Minutes of Meeting Templates

They serve as an outline, a written record for anyone unable to attend, and to use for future reference.
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When written well, and when using a good meeting minutes template, minutes are a critical communication tool for your organization7 things to include when writing meeting minutes1 Date and time of the meeting.
...2 Names of the participants.
...3 Purpose of the meeting.
...4 Agenda items and topics discussed.
...5 Action items.
...6 Next meeting date and place.
...7 Documents to be included in the report.Helpful Tips for Taking Board Meeting Minutes1.Use a template.2.Check off attendees as they arrive.3.Do introductions or circulate an attendance list.4.Record motions, actions, and decisions as they occur.5.Ask for clarification as necessary.6.Write clear, brief notes-not full sentences or verbatim wording.Minutes are always written in the past tense and should be clear and concise.
- Remember to use active or specific and not passive or vague phrases.
- Examples of expressions used: members agreed, the chairman requested, the members resolved, suggested, etc.