Banish the Phrase “I So Move” from Meetings

Sometimes at a board or membership meeting following the remarks of a member or a committee report, the speaker or another member will say “So moved!” or “I so move.” For only 2 or 3 words, few phrases can lead a business meeting into more confusion and trouble. For organizations that follow Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (12th Edition), the phrase “I so move” only appears once. And that’s in the context of never using it! RONR (12th Ed.) 10:9. The problem with “I so move” is that it doesn’t give the body enough detail about the proposed motion. … Continue reading →

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