Allows the consideration of specially scheduled business at this time

Used only for initiating new members, awarding degrees raising from one degree to the next or installing officers

This should be conducted, including the call to order, roll call and quorum determination

This is NOT the last item on the meeting agenda!

This should be prepared and presented by the secretary and approved by the members as read or amended.

These may include speakers, panels, guest appearances, award presentations, and other non-business items

Standing committee reports are presented in the order they are listed in the bylaws.

Committees that were established for a specific project should present their findings in the order they were appointed

Designed to consider motions that were pending and items on the agenda that were not considered when the previous meeting adjourned, motions that were postponed to the present meeting, and motions that were laid on the table.

Included in the order of business, this should follow the meeting to increase interest in attendance