Clients

Jim has served as Parliamentarian to:

National Organizations

AFL-CIO
Amalgamated Transit Union
American Academy of Physician Assistants
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
American Council of the Blind
American Federation of Government Employees
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
American Flint Glass Workers Union
American Institute of Architects
American Nurses Association (ANA)
American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
Association of Flight Attendants
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (BMWE)
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Graphic Communications International Union (GCIU)
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Iron Workers
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
International Chemical Workers Union Council
Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA)
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)
National Association of Credit Management
National Association of Health Underwriters
National Association of Insurance Women (International)
National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)
National Education Association (NEA)
National Federation of Federal Employees
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses
National Pest Control Association
National Pork Act Delegate Meeting
National Pork Producers Council
National Rural Letter Carriers Association (NRLCA)
National School Boards Association
Oncology Nursing Society
Papillon Club of America, Inc
Pekingese Club of America, Inc.
Printing, Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America (PPPWU)
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
United American Nurses (UAN)
United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW)

Corporations (representative of several hundred clients)

Alliance Mutual Insurance Company
Alliance Mutual Insurance Company
Charlotte Regional REALTORS© Association, Inc.
Charlotte Regional REALTORS© Association, Inc.
Greensboro Regional REALTORS© Association, Inc
Henley Paper Company
Microsoft Corporation

Condominium/Homeowner Associations (representative of several hundred clients)

Dover Condominium Association, Inc. (NC)
Laurel Valley Property Owners Association, Inc. (TN)
Nottingham Homeowners Association (NC)
Outlet Bay Resort (ID)
Uwharrie Point Community Association (NC)

Religious

Fontaine Baptist Church
Holloways Baptist Church
Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church
Temple Emanuel Synagogue

State Associations

Alabama Association of School Boards
Arkansas School Boards Association
California Teachers Association
Florida School Boards Association
Georgia Association of Educators
Illinois Education Association
Maryland Association of Boards of Education
Massachusetts Teachers Association
Mississippi School Boards Association
National Federation of Federal Employees
North Carolina Association of Educators
North Carolina Association of REALTORS®
North Carolina Democratic Party
North Carolina League of Women Voters
North Carolina Nurses Association
North Carolina School Boards Association
Texas State Teachers Association
Virginia Education Association
Virginia School Boards Association
West Virginia School Boards Association

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What Clients Say

"Jim Slaughter is worth his weight in gold."

"Your knowledge and insight on parliamentary procedures was essential for maintaining order and decorum in a potentially volatile situation. Your fairness to both sides of each issue was deeply appreciated by me and by the other attorneys present."

"Your guidance and more particularly your style, allowed me to preside over a number of complex meetings that dealt with a multitude of issues. You made me look like a pro in the process!"

"Your attendance and participation in our National Convention and seminars have been the most important additions to our program in the last decade. After using your services for the past several years, I do not know how we ever got by without you."

"Your careful and quiet manner in assisting me as Chair was greatly appreciated. It was good to know that our Parliamentarian felt comfortable with every curve ball thrown his way!"

"This presenter was one of the most lively and dynamic speakers of the CLE (and there have been some real standouts). He made a topic that could be dry interesting, relevant, and engaging. Outstanding presenter."

"I just completed the last of the 5 qualifying exams needed to attain the credential as a Registered Parliamentarian. I could not have done it without you and the clear insight and explanations set forth in your book Roberts Rules of Order Fast Track. I had difficulty grasping some of the motion concepts, which you clarified and explained with memorable humor. You clearly demystified and dispelled long-held yet erroneous beliefs about the order of precedence; motions to postpone indefinitely; subsidiary and privileged motions and the motion to amend. You also illustrated real-life experiences in meetings and explained with precision and clarity how they are to be addressed pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order. Thank you so much for writing such an insightful book! "

"Your expertise and knowledge enabled us to run our meetings in an orderly manner. The parliamentary procedures that you pointed out were not familiar to me and I think it contributed greatly to our success."

"I have chaired numerous local and national conventions over the years and worked with several different parliamentarians. I can say without hesitation that you were the best I have ever worked with."

"What made you such a particularly valuable asset to our Convention was your thorough research of our governing documents and out past practices, your quick adaptation to the personalities and issues before the Convention, and your pro-active and hands-on approach, especially alerting us to potential parliamentary issues in advance of their arising."

"I am so grateful for your expert guidance during our Convention."

"One of the best and most useful CLE courses I've attended here over the years! Great presenter!"

"Your presence and authority at that meeting helped save us from total chaos."

"You may own a copy of Robert's Rules. You may have even read it. But to truly understand Robert's, you need Notes and Comments on Robert's Rules, Fourth Edition."

"Your contributions to the Spring Representative Assembly were critical to its success. We appreciate greatly your expertise, diligence, flexibility, and good humor."

"If you are about to take on a leadership role in any organization, this book is a must read. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Parliamentary Procedure Fast-Track is a thorough and coherent explanation of Robert’s Rules of Order."

"We were fortunate to have you there to ensure proper procedure and to allow us to use our energies on content and not on process."

"His talk made the trip worthwhile. Awesome handouts. Should be at every leadership program. This is a must!"

"It's no wonder you're number one every year. There is NO nodding off when you are speaking. Thank you for all your important information and enjoyable wit!"

"For anyone who has felt hog-tied and browbeaten by parliamentary procedures (or parliamentarians), I second the motion to get this book. Slaughter, Ragsdale, and Ericson turn the mystery of Robert's Rules into plain English. Notes and Comments on Robert's Rules, Fourth Edition, is crisply organized, accessible to the novice, and invaluable to the practiced. , "

"Thank you for your session yesterday, You did an incredible job and touched on so many components of what it means to be a leader. We’ve received such great feedback so far, and truly appreciate you joining us. "

"Before we hired Jim Slaughter, we had four board meetings a year, lasting up to eight hours each, because of lack of control and no understanding of procedure. Jim got us down to three meetings a year, lasting from one to three hours each."

"The rules of order were made to be fun, informative, and useful. Your casual presentation helped with the absorption of facts in productive meeting enhancement. Thanks again for your valued time."

"Mr. Slaughter's knowledge of Robert's Rules of Order has helped our presidents to effectively move our conventions forward in cases where there could have been total chaos. I highly recommend Jim Slaughter to you as an excellent parliamentarian in whatever capacity he can be used."

"This was the best workshop I have ever attended. The instructor was the most prepared and he had a wonderful classroom presence."

"Jim's guidance and style allows one to preside over a meeting and not worry about the multitude of issues that arise. He allows the meeting to move along while keeping all aspects of parliamentary procedure in order. I cannot imagine trying to conduct a meeting of that size without his assistance."

"Attendees commented that you made the duties and responsibilities of a presiding officer very easy to understand."

"Best 3 hour seminar in many years! Best presenter we had! Could have spent two days on this. Jim really kept interest up--wish the other presenters were half as good. Tops. I recommend for next year."

"I have always enjoyed working with you and admire the unobtrusive fashion with which you make whomever happens to be in the chair appear to be a master parliamentarian. Your knowledge and STYLE are impressive and welcomed by anyone faced with the daunting task of conducting a large and often confrontational meeting."

"I'm still amazed at how well and smoothly the Delegate Assembly went. It was our best conference ever, and you get five stars for your part in it."

"Big board? Small board? The Complete Idiot's Guide to Parliamentary Procedure Fast-Trackprovides clear and simple guidance to educate board members and help your board govern efficiently and effectively."

"Your presentation was just as you promised, a jam packed and entertaining session full of practical advice for attorneys who often have to answer parliamentary questions."

"Everything turned out perfectly. I couldn't have asked for anything more!"

"Thank you Jim, your session was talked about for days, just wonderful!"

"This is my first year on our school board. Jim made me feel more comfortable about the situation and I appreciate that. He was very helpful and he listened to our questions. Best of program. Needed more time."