KUDOS TO ROBERTA'S RULES OF ORDER

"For all leaders who would like to throw away the gavel and engage the board, the assembly, and the council in thoughtful policy and direction, here are the guidelines for future effectiveness."

Frances Hesselbein
Chairman, Leader to Leader Institute
(formerly The Peter F. Ducker Foundation)
Past National Executive Director of The Girl Scouts, USA

"I do not overstate it when I say that this book is perhaps one of the most important contributions to the third sector I have seen. If board meetings could really become warm, easy, productive and effective, imagine how that would strengthen the organization! I intend to put it into the hands of board members on every board I serve on or advise."

Stephen J. Nill, J.D.
CEO and Founder of CharityChannel.com

"This book can help boards work creatively and productively, putting together their best ideas rather than spending their time defending motions and looking at proposals as "either-or."  Its principles have helped us ensure fairness, collegiality and full participation."

Nancy Gaston
CVA President, Association for Volunteer Administration