In a Gavel Club Meeting, there are some important rules and etiquettes that should be followed:

 

• Be always on time for the meeting.

• Its forbidden to talk about three topics in a meeting: Religion, Sex and Politics.

• Invite friends as guests with the permission of the Club Counselor

• Mobile phones and any handheld electronic devices, should be put on silent mode or switched off.  

• Be attentive when the speech is in progress and avoid any distractions. 

• Use of vernacular languages is not encouraged since these are formal meetings conducted in English language.

• Always show courtesy and respect to all members. Applaud for every member who stands to speak for any reason and again when they finish speaking.

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Online Meeting Etiquette Everyone should know

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• Have a mic test beforehand

• Have headphones or earphones

• For the speakers  giving presentations they should  definitely login on their laptops and  focus on the presentation  while  speaking. 

• Sit on a comfortable chair. Avoid moving around

• Enter your full name when attending a meeting. 

• Dress appropriately

• Prefix your name with the initials of the role you have taken up in the meeting, if any

• Keep the microphone on Mute and Video On through out the meeting, unless you are required to speak

• The timer should indicate the time by changing the background color to green, amber or red, as applicable.

• The timer should also have the color cards to display, in case the color background fails.

• Don’t interrupt others. Ask by Raise Hand, or using Chat options

• Don’t use your phone

• Always be prepared.

• Discuss personal things during the break or after the meeting

• Avoid sharing the meeting information with others.