OLD BUSINESS
& NEW BUSINESS
Next, document any further decisions, motions, and votes about old business. Summarize each topic,
key points, the conclusion, and any action items. Always transcribe who made a motion, seconded,
voted, and at what time, if applicable. Remember, meeting minutes should be brief, so keep notes as
concise and direct as possible.
V. Old Business
[PREVIOUSLY RAISED TOPIC OF DISCUSSION]
• [KEY POINTS]
• [NAME(S)] [VOTED FOR A MOTION, DISSENTED, OR ABSTAINED] at [TIME]
• [DECISION MADE]
• [ACTION ITEM]
Repeat the same process for new business, or topics raised for the first time.
VI. New Business
[NEW TOPIC OF DISCUSSION]
• [KEY POINTS]
• [NAME(S)] [VOTED FOR A MOTION, DISSENTED, OR ABSTAINED] at [TIME]
• [DECISION MADE]
• [ACTION ITEM]
