Adjourn: to hold a meeting over until a later date
Opening remarks: chairperson or leader's first words at a meeting (i.e. welcome, introductions)
Show of hands: raised hands to express an opinion in a vote
Wrap up: finish
unanimous : in complete agreement; united in opinion
proxy vote: a vote cast by one person for or in place of another
Seconder: one who supports the 'proposer' of a motion or proposal by 'seconding' it
Quorum: the number of people needed to be in attendance for a meeting to be legitimate and so commence
Lie on the table: leave item to be considered instead at the next meeting
Shelve: to drop a motion which has no support
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