Learn why ‘Robert Rules!’ and how to have better board meetings during January talk

Nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center’s “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series continues in January 2026.

Speaker Jon Henricks will present “Robert Rules! Your Procedural Pathway to Better Board Meetings” from noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2026, via Zoom.

“It’s not good enough to just survive board meetings. We can do better,” said Henricks in an announcement about the upcoming discussion. “Let’s explore how the basic fundamentals of Robert’s Rules of Order will simplify and streamline your board meetings, rather than bog them down in arcane and stuffy procedure.”

Henricks is Hawaiʻi County clerk. Part of his duties include providing parliamentary guidance and support during meetings of Hawaiʻi County Council.

Henricks has worked at the Hawaiʻi County Office of the County Clerk for just more than 20 years, serving since 2018 as county clerk. He was born and raised in Hilo, graduating with the Hilo High School class of 1991.

The January talk story promises a lively and interactive discussion demonstrating how time-tested procedures will foster structure, efficiency and dignity during meetings that matter.

Ku‘ikahi’s Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public.

Attendees enjoy an informal and educational talk story session while connecting with others interested in “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” Talks are the third Thursday of each month during the lunch hour via the internet.

To get the Zoom link, Register online to get the Zoom link for January’s session.

Contact Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center at (808) 935-7844, extension 3, or via email at shelby@hawaiimediation.org for additional information. You can also visit the Ku‘ikahi website.