Member:

I move to amend the motion adopted at the ________ [state the month] meeting to __________________________ [state the motion], by striking ______________ and inserting _________________.

Chair:

Is there a second to the motion? [This statement is eliminated if a member calls out "second" or if the motion is made on behalf of a committee.]

2nd  member:

I second the motion.

Chair:

It is moved and seconded that we amend the motion adopted at the ______ [state the month] meeting to ______________________ [state the motion], by striking ____________ and inserting __________________. Is there any discussion?

[After discussion] Is there any further discussion? Are you ready for the question? [Pause] The question is on the adoption of the motion that we amend the motion adopted at the _________ [state the month] meeting to ____________________ [state the motion], by striking ____________ and inserting _________________.

All those in favor of the motion to amend something previously adopted, please stand. [Pause] You may be seated. Those opposed to the motion, please stand. [Pause] You may be seated.

The affirmative has it, the motion is adopted, we have amended the motion adopted at the __________ meeting, and we will _________________________ [state the motion as amended].

or

The negative has it, the motion is lost, and we will not be amending the action adopted at the _________ meeting. We will __________________________ [restate the original motion].

The next business in order is . . .

RULES FOR THE MOTION TO TO AMEND SOMETHING PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED:

• eeds a second.
• Is debatable.
• Is amendable.
• Vote needed: a two-thirds vote; a majority vote if previous notice is given; or a majority of the entire membership.