The document provides 10 tips for successful board meetings. Tip 1 advises creating a timely and balanced agenda that looks beyond just copying the previous meeting's agenda. Tip 2 recommends using a consent agenda but not abusing it by allowing members to pull items for discussion. Tip 3 stresses the importance of preparation, especially from the chair and secretary, to ensure members are ready. The tips continue advising on executive committees, taking meeting records, engaging at-large members, thinking toward the future, making personal connections, limiting social events, and maintaining perspective during disagreements. In conclusion, the document emphasizes that engagement of members is key to strong and successful board meetings.