President, House Cabinet
- Presides over the Executive Board (cabinet members) and Cabinet Meetings.
- Presides over House Meetings.
- Attends House Presidents’ meetings, as determined by Hall Director or Hall Council.
- Meets weekly with each house’s Resident Assistant.
- Plans and implements a house and/or cabinet retreat (along with the RA).
- Maintains House constitution and by-laws.
- Picks up house mail and reports on the contents at house meeting
- When IRHA and Hall Council meetings are held.
- The name of their Hall Director.
- Where to find campus resources and involvement opportunities.
- Their house constitution and by-laws.
- Their house election procedures.
- Roll Call – so you can confirm attendance at the meeting.
- Officer Reports – each officer should report on the projects they are working on.
- Committee Reports – all house committees should give a report on their activities.
- Old Business – items discussed at a previous meeting that haven’t been decided.
- New Business – brand new items being discussed for the first time.
- Announcements – any general announcements from residents.
- Adjournment – closing of the meeting.
- Have a “once around,” in which each resident gets one final chance to comment.
- Put time limits on discussion, or on individual remarks.
- Postpone further discussion for another meeting.
- Simply announce that only 2 more comments will be accepted
- Have house awards that are tasteful, but humorous.
- Mix up your meeting location – go outside, or to a pizza place.
- Have a guest speaker.
- Have your meeting right before or after a house social event.