Club Officer Training: Sergeant at Arms

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Club Officer TrainingSergeant at Arms

• Larry Zielinski
• lszielinski_at_yahoo.com

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Sergeant at Arms StandardsBefore the Meeting

• Schedule the Location
• Maintain the Equipment and Supplies
• Arrange for a replacement if you cannot attend
  the meeting
• Prepare your successor

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Sergeant at Arms StandardsDuring the Meeting

• Arrange the room and equipment
• Greet members and guests
• Greet visiting officers
• Arrange for Food Service
• Ensure Meeting Starts on Time
• Collect Ballots and Tally Votes

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Sergeant at Arms StandardsAfter the Meeting

• Put the room back in order
• Gather up Tools and Supplies
• Close the LoopFollow-Up with Guests
• Ask Guests for Their Feedback
• Invite Them Back!

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Important Tools For The Meeting

• Flag
• Banner
• Timing Light
• Lectern
• Gavel
• Badges
• Guest Book
• It is your responsibility to store and keep these
  items for the meetings

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When you are Sergeant at ArmsBy Penny Post, DTM,
PDG

• Secure Location
• Arrange Room and Equipment
• Check Room Temperature
• Hang Banner and arrange for Flag
• Lectern
• Arrange for Water Service
• Post Meeting Positions
• Set up Timing System
• Place Ballots on Seats
• Place Ribbons