CC Trohan, Parliamentarian

Great meetings are the result of careful planning and attention to detail. They are no accident. Volunteers and staff members don’t have the expertise or the desire to expend on these tasks. That’s where I can be your secret weapon against frustration, confusion, and inefficiency. I am Colette Collier Trohan, Parliamentarian and parliamentary training is one of my specialties. I can help you spend your time wisely, focusing on the issues rather than the mechanics of your meeting.

The most important task of members of an organization is to elect their board and/or officers. The integrity of the election process is fundamentally linked to stability and success. Safeguards must be put in place to ensure that the ballots are properly prepared, counted, and reported according to the unique rules and customs of the association. Problems with an election can cause discord long after the election has ended. The process is too important to delegate to someone with no experience or training, and if that delegation takes staff time away from the implementation of the association’s strategic objectives, double damage can be done. If members count your ballots on site at a meeting, I can train them how to get an accurate count and accurate report that everyone can trust.

Parliamentarian - Professional Registered Parliamen tarian - American Institute of Parliamentarians
Parliamentary training - parliamentary procedure - Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure
Standard code - Robert's Rules - parliamentary consulting - Parliamentary Procedure Consultant