About 95 percent of all U.S. clubs, organizations, and governments use Robert's Rules of Order to run their meetings. This easy--to--use guide makes Robert's complex set of parliamentary procedures simple to understand and apply. From assembling a quorum and establishing an agenda to making motions, nominating and electing officers, and setting up committees, it shows ordinary people how to navigate parliamentary formalities, manage or participate effectively in a meeting, and get things done. C. Alan Jennings (Baton Rouge, LA) is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP) and a member of the American Institute of Parliamentarians who serves as a meeting parliamentarian for a number of local, state, and national organizations.