CHAPTER 5 - POST MEETINGS

            5.01  Before the Meeting
            5.02  Opening
            5.03  Introduction of Guest
            5.04  Reports
            5.05  Old and New Business
            5.06  Advisor's Comments
            5.07  Closing



CHAPTER 5
POST MEETINGS

5.01	BEFORE THE MEETING

        A.  A Squad Sergeant, designated by the Post Captain or
            Lieutenant, is responsible for preparing the meeting
            room, program materials, and equipment which shall
            include chairs being set up and other equipment when
            required.

        B.  The Captain or supervisor in charge should have a
            detailed written agenda developed in advance of the
            meeting.

5.02	OPENING

        All regularly scheduled meetings will be on Thursday
        evenings and WILL begin at 6:30 p.m.

5.03	INTRODUCTION OF GUEST

        All guest should be identified, introduced by the Post
        Captain or Lieutenant, and made to feel welcome.  This is
        to include possible new recruits.

5.04	REPORTS

        A.  Ride-Along Program

            The Captain should ask each Explorer who has
            participated in the Ride-Along Program during the
            previous week to make a brief report on the
            activities of the Ride-Along.

        B.  Captain's Report

            The Captain will report on any special activities
            which occurred during the previous week and present
            new information.

        C.  Lieutenant's Report

            The Lieutenant shall make a brief report on the bank
            balance, collect Post dues and remind members of any
            forthcoming financial responsibilities.

5.05	OLD AND NEW BUSINESS

        The Captain shall direct discussion and follow-up on old
        business.  The Captain shall then direct discussion on
        new business.  The floor shall be opened for any other
        new business.

5.06	ADVISOR'S COMMENTS

        The Post/Associate Advisor may make a brief report on any
        business or activities.  The Advisor will then describe
        the evening activity and introduce any special speakers
        or activity leaders.  The lesson for that night will then
        begin.

5.07	CLOSING

        Explorers are reminded of upcoming activities and the
        date, time, and place of the next meeting.  All regularly
        scheduled meetings should conclude at approximately 8:30
        p.m.  A squad Sergeant, designated by the Post Captain or
        Lieutenant, is responsible for the clean-up of the
        meeting room and the putting away of program materials
        and equipment.

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