Mel Gravely had the unique opportunity to present Effective Meetings: Strategies for a highly functioning Board Meeting at the North Carolina Community Action Association (NCCAA) Annual Conference at Sea Trail Golf Resort in Sunset Beach, NC. Participants of this training learned the dos and don’ts of conducting a meeting using Robert’s Rules of Order. The participants were provided with samples of how to organized and prepare for a meeting, creating agenda and the proper manner way to record the minutes and how to make a motion.