Participants in Chapter Team take and pass a parliamentary procedures test to proceed to the finals, and then perform an opening ceremony, dispose of three items of business, and perform a closing ceremony within a specified time period.

Chapter Team gives members the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of parliamentary procedures relative to business meetings.

Entries are limited to one (1) team of six (6) members per chapter. Team members do not have to be elected officers of the local chapter.

All teams are allowed one (1) hour to complete a written parliamentary procedures test.

Finalist teams have a time limit of fifteen (15) minutes, which includes a review of parliamentary abilities, items of business, set-up time, presentation, and completion of secretary's minutes. Teams are penalized five (5) points per thirty (30) seconds on each evaluator's score sheet for going over the allotted time, based on the following scale:

15:01 to 15:30 five points per evaluator 15:31 to 16:00

15:30 to 16:01 ten points per evaluator

16:01 to 16:30 fifteen points per evaluator

16:31 to 17:00 twenty points per evaluator

Each additional thirty-second period over the time limit is a five-point penalty.

A. Event coordinator

B. Event evaluators, three (3)

C. Assistants, two (2)

D. Timekeeper

A. Coordinator's box, containing:

1. Event guidelines, four (4) copies

2. Official rating forms

3. Entry list

4. Opening and closing ceremonies script

5. The TSA Creed

6. List of parliamentary actions

7. Copies of secretary's minutes

8. Copies of treasurer's report

9. Lined paper for minutes

10. Finalist list for posting

11. Results envelope

B. Officer's symbols and gavel

C. United States flag

D. State flag

E. Stopwatches

F. One (1) table and three (3) chairs for event evaluators

G. One (1) long table or two (2) tables and six (6) chairs for chapter team members

H. Table rostrum

A. Upon arrival at the conference, report to the CRC room and check the contents of the coordinator's box. Review the event guidelines and check to see that enough evaluators/assistants have been scheduled.

B. Inspect the area or room in which the event is being held for appropriate set- up, including room size, chairs, tables, outlets, etc. Notify the event manager of any potential problems.

C. One (1) hour before the event is scheduled to begin, meet with your evaluators/assistants to review time limits, procedures, regulations and all other details related to the event. If questions arise that cannot be answered, speak to the event manager before the event begins.

D. Begin the event at the scheduled time by closing the doors and checking the entry list. All participants and event evaluators should be in the room at this time. Any participant not present is disqualified. In order to compete, participants must be on the entry list or must have approval of the CRC chairman.

E. Administer the written test.

F. Average the scores for each team.

G. Prepare a list of the ten (10) finalists and submit it to the CRC chairman for posting.

H. Check in finalists in the holding room at the time stated in the conference program. Inform the teams of their order of performance and review the procedure to be followed.

I. When each team enters the performance room, pass out the three (3) items of business. At this point the team's allotted time begins.

J. The event coordinator or an assistant is responsible for introducing each team by entry number only, when the evaluators have finished with the previous team.

K. Teams may take chapter paraphernalia into the performance room if desired, or they may use what is provided by the event coordinator.

L. For participating teams that violate the rules, the decision either to deduct twenty (20) points or disqualify the entry must be discussed and verified with the event evaluators, event coordinator, and a CRC manager.

M. Event evaluators average the scores from the three (3) evaluators to determine rankings. Any ties that affect these finalists should be broken by using the highest average score for evaluative criteria.

N. Complete the finalists report, including evaluators' signatures. Evaluators discuss and break any ties that affect the top three placements.

O. Submit the finalists report and all related forms in the results envelope to the CRC room.

P. If necessary, manage security and the removal of materials from the area.

President: (raps gavel twice) Will the meeting please come to order. Mr./Ms. Sergeant-at-Arms, are all the officers in their places?

Sergeant-at-Arms: They are, Mr./Ms. President.

President: (raps three times for assembly to rise) Mr./Ms. Sergeant-at-Arms, please lead the assembly in the Pledge to the Flag of the United States of America,

Sergeant-at-Arms: (leads Pledge to the Flag)

President: (raps once and assembly is seated) Mr./Ms. Secretary, will you please call the roll.

Secretary: Mr./Ms. Sergeant-at-Arms.

Sergeant-at-Arms: Present. The symbol of my office is the "hearty handshake" (officer points to symbol), and it is my responsibility to see that the assembly is comfortable and properly welcomed. It is also my duty to serve as doorkeeper for this organization.

Secretary: Mr./Ms. Reporter.

Reporter: Present. The symbol of my office is the beacon tower (officer points to symbol), and it is my duty to see that our school, community, and national association have a complete report of our organization's activities.

Secretary: Mr./Ms. President.

President: Present. The symbol of my office is the gavel (officer points to symbol). The duties vested in me by my office are to preside at all regular and special meetings of this organization and to promote cooperation in carrying out the activities and work of our organization. Mr./Ms. Secretary.

Secretary: Present. The symbol of my office is the pen (officer points to symbol), and it is my responsibility to see that accurate and proper records are kept of all business and correspondence of this association. Mr./Ms. Treasurer.

Treasurer: Present. The symbol of my office is a balanced budget (officer points to symbol), and it is the duty of my office to keep accurate records of all funds and see that our financial obligations are met promptly.

Secretary: Mr./Ms. Vice President.

Vice President: Present. The symbol of my office is a star (officer points to symbol), and it is the duty of my office to see that we always have a strong membership, a good work program, and are alert to the welfare of our chapter.

Secretary: Mr./Ms. President, all officers are present and in their place.

President: Mr./Ms. Sergeant-at-Arms, do we have guests present?

Sergeant-at-Arms: (if so, introduce guest(s); if not) No, Mr./Ms. President.

President: Mr./Ms. Secretary, we are ready to transact our business.

Teams dispose of the assigned business following the suggested order of business.

President: (raps three times; assembly rises) Mr./Ms. Secretary, will you please (read) or (lead us in) the TSA Creed.

Secretary: (recites the TSA Creed) When presented at state and national competition, the creed may be presented in some more original method.

President: Will the assembly repeat the TSA Motto after me. (Motto is spoken.) Does anyone know of any reason why this assembly should not adjourn; if not, I will entertain a motion to adjourn. (following motion to adjourn, a second, and a vote) I now declare this meeting adjourned until a special meeting is called or until our next regular meeting. Taps once with gavel)