SAVO’s E-Learning course on Taking and Presenting Minutes has been developed to help voluntary and community organisations keep better records for all types of meetings, which in turn helps you to keep people better informed.

Course content includes the following topics:

• History of minutes and why minutes are important
• Minutes for different types of meeting
• The role of the minute taker and working with the Chair
• How to set an agenda so that it helps the minute –taker
• How to write minutes – written style and vocabulary
• Minuting an annual general meeting
• Presenting your minutes – different layouts
• Preparing for a meeting
• The Minute taker’s glossary
• Frequently asked questions about minute taking
• Exercises to hone your skills.

Access the course here: Taking and Presenting Minutes