MSPU Script

MSPU Meeting Script — Word for Word

Gamma Alpha Alpha · Omega Psi Phi · Aaron = President / Secretary / Treasurer  |  Corey = VP / Chaplain

YOU say (Aaron)
COREY says
Physical action
Everyone together
Opening Ceremony
Say this every single meeting, word for word, in this exact order.
A
Action
Stand up. Hit the gavel four (4) times.
1
You say
"Brother Chaplain, please open us with a word of prayer."
2
Corey — Chaplain
He delivers a prayer. You wait silently.
3
You say
"Brother Secretary, roll call please."
NOTE: You ARE the Secretary. After saying this, you conduct roll call yourself. Call each position by title in the exact order below. Each person responds "Present."
3a
Roll Call — call each position, they say "Present"
"President." (You answer: "Present.")

"Vice President." (Corey answers: "Present.")

"Treasurer." (You answer: "Present.")

"Chaplain." (Corey answers: "Present.")

"Secretary." (You answer: "Present." — you call yourself last)
NOTE: You hold President, Treasurer, and Secretary — you answer for three of the five positions yourself.
4
You say — right after roll call
"I declare we have an established quorum."
B
Action
Hit the gavel once (1).
5
You say
"I now declare this meeting of the MSPU of Gamma Alpha Alpha Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., open for all business that shall come before us."
6
Everyone
All members sit down. You sit too.
Opening — Quick Recap (in order)
4 gavel raps → Ask Corey to pray → Corey prays → Call roll by position (President → VP → Treasurer → Chaplain → Secretary) → Declare quorum → 1 gavel rap → Declare meeting open → Everyone sits
Agenda — Word for Word
Tap any item to expand. Every motion closes the same way — learn it once, use it everywhere.
1Accept the Agenda▶
1
You say
"Brothers, if in agreeance, I'll accept a motion to accept the proposed agenda."
2
You call on Corey
"Brother V/President."
3
Corey — stands, states his name, says
"Brother President, I move to accept the agenda as stated — it becomes a part of our archives for reference and/or examination."
4
You call on yourself as Treasurer, then second
"Brother Treasurer." (Stand, state your name) "I second."
NOTE: You call on yourself and then respond. You hold both roles — it is correct.
5
You say
"Brothers, it has been properly moved by Brother V/President Corey and seconded by Brother Aaron — we accept the agenda as presented."
6
You say — three times in a row
"Question on the motion. Question on the motion. Question on the motion."
NOTE: Pause after each. If someone raises a question, answer it. No Brother speaks twice on the same issue until all have had a turn.
7
You say
"Seeing no questions — all those in favor of the motion, raise your right hand." (Wait 3 seconds and count.) "Nays have the same right." (Wait and count.)
8
You say + gavel once
"Motion carries." Hit gavel once.
2Recognition of Visiting Brothers▶
1
You say
"At this time I'd like to recognize any visiting Brothers in our presence."
NOTE: Acknowledge visiting Brothers by name or ask them to introduce themselves. No motion needed — recognition only.
3Reading of the Minutes▶
1
You say
"Brother Secretary, reading of the minutes from [last meeting's date]."
NOTE: You ARE the Secretary. After saying this, read the minutes aloud yourself.
2
After reading — you say
"Brothers, you've heard the reading of the minutes."
3
Corey raises his hand — you call on him, he stands and says
You: "Brother V/President."

Corey stands, states his name, then says: "Brother President, with minutes previously sent out electronically, I move to accept the minutes from [date] — they become a part of our archives for reference and/or examination."
4
You call on yourself as Treasurer, then second
"Brother Treasurer." (Stand, state your name) "I second."
5
You say
"Brothers, it has been properly moved by Brother V/President Corey and seconded by Brother Aaron — we accept the minutes from [date]."
6
You say — three times in a row
"Question on the motion. Question on the motion. Question on the motion."
NOTE: Pause after each. Answer any questions before proceeding.
7
You say
"Seeing no questions — all those in favor of the motion, raise your right hand." (Wait 3 seconds and count.) "Nays have the same right." (Wait and count.)
8
You say + gavel once
"Motion carries." Hit gavel once.
4Treasurer's Report▶
1
You say
"Brother Treasurer, Treasurer's Report."
NOTE: You ARE the Treasurer. After saying this, stand and deliver the report yourself.
2
After the report — you say
"Brothers, you've heard the reading of the Treasurer's Report."
3
Corey raises his hand — you call on him, he stands and says
You: "Brother V/President."

Corey stands, states his name, then says: "Brother President, I move to accept the Treasurer's Report coming from Brother Treasurer — report becomes a part of our archives for reference and/or examination."
4
You call on yourself as Treasurer, then second
"Brother Treasurer." (Stand, state your name) "I second."
5
You say
"Brothers, it has been properly moved by Brother V/President Corey and seconded by Brother Aaron — we accept the Treasurer's Report as reported by Brother Treasurer."
6
You say — three times in a row
"Question on the motion. Question on the motion. Question on the motion."
NOTE: Pause after each. Answer any questions before proceeding.
7
You say
"Seeing no questions — all those in favor of the motion, raise your right hand." (Wait 3 seconds and count.) "Nays have the same right." (Wait and count.)
8
You say + gavel once
"Motion carries." Hit gavel once.
5Committee Reports (VP)▶
1
You say
"Reports of Committees — Brother V/President."
2
Corey delivers all committee reports
He covers Achievement Week, Scholarship, Social Action, Talent Hunt, Health Initiatives, etc. You listen.
3
Corey concludes by saying
"Brother President, this concludes the reports."
NOTE: No motion needed after committee reports. Move directly to Old Business.
6Old Business▶
1
You say
"Old Business."
2
Group
Review last week's material. Q&A session. Line Project updates (Food Bank — Anchorage and Fairbanks).
7New Business▶
1
You say
"New Business." Then read through assignments and upcoming items for next week.
8Good of the Order▶
1
You say
"Good of the order." Recognize Big Brothers by name for any final comments.
9Closing Thoughts▶
1
You say
Share your final comments as President Aaron. No script needed — this is your moment.
10Motion to Adjourn▶
1
You say
"Brothers, I will now accept a motion to adjourn this meeting."
2
You call on Corey
"Brother V/President."
3
Corey — stands, states his name, says
"Brother President, I move to adjourn this meeting."
4
You call on yourself as Treasurer, then second
"Brother Treasurer." (Stand, state your name) "I second."
5
You say
"Brothers, it has been properly moved by Brother V/President Corey and seconded by Brother Aaron — we adjourn this meeting."
6
You say — three times in a row
"Question on the motion. Question on the motion. Question on the motion."
NOTE: Pause after each. Answer any questions before proceeding.
7
You say
"Seeing no questions — all those in favor of the motion, raise your right hand." (Wait 3 seconds and count.) "Nays have the same right." (Wait and count.)
8
You say + gavel once
"Motion carries." Hit gavel once. Then go directly to Closing Ceremony.
Closing Ceremony
Follows immediately after the motion to adjourn carries. Say this word for word, every time.
A
Action
Stand up. Hit the gavel four (4) times.
1
Everyone
All members stand.
2
You say
"Brother Chaplain, please close us with a word of prayer."
3
Corey — the Chaplain's Charge
"When you part from a friend, you grieve not; for that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence as the mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain."
4
Everyone says together — MSPU Chant
"Let us live together in this MSPU. Let Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift be our guide. 'Let us live together in MSPU, while we are absent one from the other.'"
B
Action
Hit the gavel once (1).
5
You say — final words
"Meeting adjourned."
Closing — Quick Recap (in order)
4 gavel raps → Everyone stands → Ask Corey to pray → Corey delivers Chaplain's Charge → Everyone chants together → 1 gavel rap → "Meeting adjourned."
The Motion Formula
Every motion — agenda, minutes, Treasurer's Report, adjournment — follows this exact pattern.
Universal Motion Script
1
You say
"Brothers, you've heard the [agenda / minutes / Treasurer's Report]. How would you like to dispose of this [item]?"
2
You call on Corey
"Brother V/President."
3
Corey — stands, states his name, says
"Brother President, I move to accept the [item] coming from Brother [who delivered it] — [report / minutes] becomes a part of our archives for reference and/or examination."
4
You call on yourself as Treasurer, then second
"Brother Treasurer." (Stand, state your name) "I second."
5
You say
"Brothers, it has been properly moved by Brother V/President Corey and seconded by Brother Aaron — we accept the [item] as [presented / reported / read]."
6
You say — three times in a row
"Question on the motion. Question on the motion. Question on the motion."
NOTE: Pause after each. If someone asks a question, answer it. No Brother speaks twice until all have had a turn.
7
You say
"Hearing no questions — all those in favor, raise your right hand." (Wait 2–3 seconds and count.) "Those opposed have the same right." (Wait and count.)
8
You say + gavel once
"Motion carries." Hit gavel once.
Real Examples — copy these exactly
For the Agenda
Step 5: "...properly moved by Bro. VP Corey and seconded by Bro. Aaron — we accept the agenda as presented."
For the Minutes
Step 3 (Corey): "...I move to accept the minutes from [date], coming from Brother Secretary..."
Step 5 (You): "...we accept the minutes from [date]."
For the Treasurer's Report
Step 3 (Corey): "...I move to accept the Treasurer's Report coming from Brother Treasurer..."
Step 5 (You): "...we accept the Treasurer's Report as reported by Brother Treasurer."
For Adjournment
Corey moves: "Brother President, I move to adjourn this meeting."
Step 5 (You): "...properly moved and seconded — we adjourn this meeting."
Study Mode
Read the situation, say the line out loud, then reveal and grade yourself.