Guest Sherry Posted May 11, 2011 at 04:29 PM Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 at 04:29 PM Am I correct in my understanding that the title, Chairman, is not gender specific? Meaning that a chairman is a chairman no matter whether they are male or female? My boss wants me to refer to our female chairman simply as the "chair" since she's female. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted May 11, 2011 at 04:31 PM Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 at 04:31 PM My boss wants me to refer to our female chairman simply as the "chair" since she's female.There's nothing wrong with that and, in fact, it's become increasingly common. What address does your chair prefer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted May 11, 2011 at 04:45 PM Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 at 04:45 PM Am I correct in my understanding that the title, Chairman, is not gender specific? Meaning that a chairman is a chairman no matter whether they are male or female?This is correct.My boss wants me to refer to our female chairman simply as the "chair" since she's female.Well, although the term "chairman" would be perfectly acceptable, the term "chair" is perfectly fine as well and is becoming more widespread.I don't think this is worth getting in an argument with your boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted May 11, 2011 at 04:47 PM Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 at 04:47 PM Am I correct in my understanding that the title, Chairman, is not gender specific? Meaning that a chairman is a chairman no matter whether they are male or female? My boss wants me to refer to our female chairman simply as the "chair" since she's female."Chairman" is not gender-specific. It is absolutely proper to address the chairman as "Madam Chairman". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted May 11, 2011 at 05:53 PM Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 at 05:53 PM "Chairman" is actually neutral. It is perfect to use for either gender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted May 11, 2011 at 06:22 PM Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 at 06:22 PM "Chairman" is actually neutral. It is perfect to use for either gender. The same principle applies to the term Yeoman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted May 11, 2011 at 06:24 PM Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 at 06:24 PM The same principle applies to the term Yeoman.Yo! Maaannn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julie Drake Posted March 17, 2012 at 09:01 PM Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 at 09:01 PM I understand that the term "chairperson" is not correct and that "chairman" is gender neutral. When addressing the person, use the term "Chairman" or "Madam Chairman". Is this in line with Robert's Rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted March 18, 2012 at 12:58 AM Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 at 12:58 AM I understand that the term "chairperson" is not correct and that "chairman" is gender neutral. When addressing the person, use the term "Chairman" or "Madam Chairman". Is this in line with Robert's Rules?See "Customs Observed By Members" (RONR 11th Ed. p.22) for the proper manner to address the presiding officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted March 18, 2012 at 04:44 AM Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 at 04:44 AM The same principle applies to the term Yeoman.Beam me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted March 19, 2012 at 10:02 PM Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 at 10:02 PM I understand that the term "chairperson" is not correct and that "chairman" is gender neutral.Chairman is gender neutral and is the preferred term in RONR, however, chairperson is also perfectly acceptable. It's ultimately up to the customs of the assembly.When addressing the person, use the term "Chairman" or "Madam Chairman". Is this in line with Robert's Rules?This is the preferred term for the presiding officer if there is no specific title (President, Moderator, etc.), yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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