CLUBS are encouraged to consider how they can get the most from meetings.

That's where recommendations are made, directions are given and courses of action are decided.

For this to happen, there needs to be a structure in place. Without a structure, results can be unproductive and dissatisfying.

Prior to the meeting, an agenda is prepared and circulated to all members.

This agenda forms the structure of the meeting. It states where and when the meeting will take place and what matters will be discussed.

A draft copy of the minutes of the previous meeting, along with any other relevant material that the members should read prior to the meeting, should be distributed at the same time as the agenda.

What you can do to be an active and effective member of the meeting:

• be well prepared;
• make sure you have read the agenda;
• be aware of the topics to be discussed;
• be involved;
• be a good listener.

First aid course

IPSWICH Sports House runs monthly first aid and CPR courses with the next course on May 11 at the Queens Park Environmental and Education Centre.

The nationally-accredited courses teach participants to confidently administer first aid care in emergency situations as well as treating injuries and other illnesses.

Group training for sports clubs, associations and even business or corporate organisations are available.

Check out www.ipswichsportshouse.com.au for more information.

Win Amart voucher

SHARE why your club "rules" and win.

Over the next four weeks, Ipswich Sports House is running a Facebook promotion with $700 Amart All Sports vouchers to be spent at the Ipswich Riverlink store. Visit facebook.com/ipswichsportshouse for details.

Your view

AFTER Adam Scott's breakthrough win last week in the US Masters, we're asking what is your favourite breakthrough Australian sporting moment.

Has Adam Scott topped Cadel Evan's Tour de France victory? What about Cathy Freeman's Olympic gold medal or Australia's defeat of Uruguay to qualify for the 2006 World Cup?

Have your say at: facebook.com/ipswichsportshouse