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The agenda outlines a structured flow for meetings, beginning with an 'Opening Reading' for 5 minutes, intended to set the tone with a story reflecting the foundation's values. Following this is an 'Executive Session' of 15-30 minutes, where trustees actively listen to the executive director. The main 'Plenary Session' allows for 1-3 hours for an educational topic or a presentation from a beneficiary. A brief 'Joke' session of 5 minutes is included to foster a lighthearted atmosphere. The 'Grantmaking Session' also spans 1-3 hours. A 'Consent Agenda & Parking Lot' segment of 15 minutes is dedicated to approving reports and noting issues for future discussions. The agenda emphasizes personal connection with a 'Celebrate' session of 15-60 minutes for sharing stories and family history. Another 'Executive Session' of 30 minutes proposes a unique 'Pass a Sacred Object' activity, encouraging a quiet trustee to share a meaningful item. Specific rules for this session include no interruptions and the option to pass without speaking. 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Focuses trustees and sets the tone for the meeting.  \nExecutive Session | 15–30 minutes  \nWhat keeps the executive director up at night? Trustees are active listeners, building a trusting relationship with the executive director.  \nPlenary Session | 1–3 hours  \nEducational session on a topic determined by a board survey, trustees have compelling interest. Might also be a visit and story by a constituent who has benefited by a grant from your foundation.  \nJoke | 5 minutes  \nInsert humor whenever possible. This assignment can be given to a quiet trustee to encourage participation.  \nGrantmaking Session | 1–3 hours  \nConsent Agenda & Parking Lot | 15 minutes  \nReports are mailed to trustees in advance, they approve all in one motion. Put issues to be discussed at future meetings on the Parking Lot.  \nCelebrate | 15–60 minutes  \nAllocate time to share stories, historical family pictures, build on family heritage and history. Treat this time as sacred.  \nExecutive Session | 30 minutes  \nPass a Sacred Object: give a quiet trustee the assignment of bringing a meaningful object to pass around the Board table. The Trustee explains why this object is sacred and why it relates to the family and/or the foundation.  \nRules:  \n1) No interruption or rebuttal  \n2) May pass without speaking  \n(Note: This agenda does not allow for breaks or lunch which can be scheduled as necessary)","cbCaig06CkWeHhu6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaig06CkWeHhu6","pdf",375803,"English","# Opening Reading\n# Executive Session\n# Plenary Session\n# Joke\n# Grantmaking Session\n## Consent Agenda & Parking Lot\n# Celebrate\n## Executive Session","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Opening Reading?\",\"answer\":\"The Opening Reading uses a story to reflect the foundation's values, setting the tone for the board meeting and focusing the trustees.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the role of the Executive Session?\",\"answer\":\"The Executive Session allows trustees to actively listen to the executive director, addressing their concerns and building a trusting relationship.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the objective of the \\\"Celebrate\\\" session?\",\"answer\":\"The \\\"Celebrate\\\" session is dedicated to sharing stories, historical family pictures, and building on family heritage and history, treating this time as sacred.\"}]","Sample Family Meeting Agenda | PDF"]