Typical Meeting Agenda (Next meeting scheduled 2/20)
Call to Order
7:00 PM
Flag Salute
Members/guests introduce themselves
5 minutes
Business meeting
To meet the legal requirements of the State and Federal Governments, we must conduct certain "legal" business. Generally, the actions are by vote of the Board of Directors, although non-Board members may participate in discussions where appropriate.
Approval of minutes
5 min
Treasurer's report
5 min
PIO's report
5 min
Other Board business
5 min
Adjourn the business meeting
7:25 PM
Informational meeting
The main purpose of the VOICE is for the community to share information of general and common interest. Consequently all those attending the meeting are encouraged to participate. Please observe the Code of Conduct.
Guest speaker
The Public Information Officer will generally arrange for a speaker to provide information on a subject of general interest in the community.
15-20 min
Political candidates
May through October 2008 meetings only. Note [1]
10 min
Old business
Old business
Old business unresolved in previous meetings.
As reqd
New business
New business
New business to be considered by the VOICE membership.
As reqd
Upcoming meetings
Announcement of the times and dates of upcoming meetings on topics of interest.
3 min
Meeting reports
Members and guests are invited to comment on public meetings they have attended such as:
  • School Board
  • Government bodies (e.g., County Commission; Fire, Hospital & Port Districts)
  • Advisory Boards (Planning, Sheriff)
  • Other organizations (e.g., non-profits, Chamber, community clubs)
  • Special-purpose public meetings (e.g., WSDOT, sewer, stormwater)
    • 10 min
    For the Good of the Order
    "Open mic" comments
    Members and guests may comment on subjects of general interest.
    10 min
    Adjourn
    8:30 PM
    [1] The VOICE is restricted from endorsing or promoting political candidates, but, as a community service, welcomes registered candidates attending the VOICE meeting to introduce themselves and speak for no more than three minutes. We ask candidates to not distribute campaign literature during the meeting, but they are welcome to remain after adjournment to chat and provide literature. The North Mason Chamber and the VOICE are co-sponsoring community candidates' forums on 7/29 and 10/14.
    Times are approximate. Agenda content, order and timing may vary.