Zeta Amicae of Rochester

09/12/2026

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09/03/2026

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🎓 DAY 2 OF 30: SHHH... WHY IS THE PARLIAMENTARIAN SILENT DURING YOUR MEETING?

Yesterday, we talked about something you may be saying wrong in meetings. Today, let's talk about what the parliamentarian is and isn't doing during the meeting.

Have you ever been in a meeting where the parliamentarian jumps into the proceedings, interrupts debate to explain a rule, or announces what is or isn't in order? That is not the parliamentarian's role. The parliamentarian is an adviser.

RONR tells us that during a meeting, the parliamentarian's work should be limited to giving advice to the chair and, when requested, to another member.

Now, does that mean the parliamentarian literally sits there and never says a word? Of course not. The parliamentarian doesn't always have to wait to be asked. If an error in the proceedings may affect the substantive rights of a member or may otherwise do harm, the parliamentarian has a duty to call it to the chair's attention. And here's the part I really want you to catch. RONR says it should be done: “as inconspicuously as possible.” That's the SHHH.

The parliamentarian isn't another voice participating in the proceedings.

The parliamentarian advises. The chair rules.

The parliamentarian doesn't jump into debate to explain the rule.

The parliamentarian doesn't take over the meeting when something goes wrong.

And when the parliamentarian is also a member of the assembly, serving in that role requires something many people don't realize. To maintain the necessary impartiality, the member serving as parliamentarian does not make motions, participate in debate, or vote (except by ballot).

💡 Twylah's Takeaway
A great parliamentarian is like a master navigator: they whisper the course to the captain (the chair), but they never grab the wheel in front of the crew.

📖 Explore Further: RONR (12th ed.) 47:50

07/30/2026

The ladies of Zeta Amicae of Rochester would like to take this time to scream HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our NYS Amicae President Kim Jones Baity ! May your day be filled with love and celebrations!!!! 🩵🎂🎉🎊🥳

07/30/2026

Yolonda Lynn Hill !!! Please come to the front of the room so we can shout....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! May you day, your month and year be as great as you are!!! Everyone please stop what you are doing and wish the Chaplain of A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!🩵💙🎂🎉🎊🥳

07/14/2026

We may be a little late on shouting HAPPY BIRTHDAY Andrea Wims Thomas but we know you are celebrating you all month long! You are dynamic and wonderful and an awesome member of ZAR! We love you and continue to shine and grow Sis!!!🩵

07/14/2026

Happy Birthday to our chartered member Lucille Chess. May your special day be wonderful. We love you and your s***k. You keep the Rochester Amicae on our toes!!

06/12/2026

What a great restaurant! These owners were so friendly and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back the next time we come to Albany.

06/04/2026

When you go on a cruise and your favorite vendor has a pop-up! Thank you Allijay Creations LLC ! You are the best!

02/06/2026

Zeta Amicae of Rochester is going RED for Heart Health!

12/08/2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LADIES OF THETA ALPHA ZETA!!!

Rochester just got Finer! As we celebrate 50 years of service to the Rochester Community, we proudly introduce our Fall 2025 Intake Class, X-FactorZ. Welcome to the Sisterhood! 💙💙🤍💙💙

1. Dr. Bridgitte Griffin - VenturouZ
2. Dr. Zestean Smith - Equalizer
3. Ashley Hall-Mogent - SagaciouZ
4. Kristen Rogers - Silent Ember
5. Sarah Billings - Nova
6. Jacqueline White - 6ymmetrix
7. Betty Harris-Moses - PryZm
8. Lawana Jones - Innov8tor
9. Nikisha Ridgeway - EmpreZZ
10. Kiesha Ivey - ZealouZ