You've had some good advice.
I would definitely recommend NOT using shorthand to take notes unless you're comfortable with not taking direct dictation. The danger however is that you miss something you need, and write something you don't.
Getting the 'language' of the meeting may take a couple of meetins - try to read old minutes and check with the Chairman if they want to continue in that style.
I minute a monthly meeting for clients where it's important to note down practically everything so that the minutes are very full - this is because some of the members aren't able to attend, and they need to be able to read the minutes and understand everything as if they were there. So a lot depends on the style of the meeting.
I agree about the minuting of a meeting if there's no agenda. I would not minute this as such, rather take notes and distribute like that.
Jackie, Peer Moderator
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