In conference

Hi:



I would like to confirm the meaning of the following conference terms that are underlined. Please kindly explain. Thanks very much!



Moving Forward

So, if there is nothing else we need to discuss, let's move on to today's agenda.
If there are no further developments, I'd like to move on to today's topic.

Introducing the Agenda

Have you all received a copy of the agenda?
There are three items on the agenda. First,
Shall we take the points in this order? (Take means discuss???)
If you don't mind, I'd like to ... go in order (OR)
skip item 1 and move on to item 3
I suggest we take item 2 last. (Take also means discuss???)

Allocating Roles (secretary, participants)

(name of participant) will lead point 1, (name of participant) point 2, and (name of participant) point 3.



Agreeing on the Ground Rules for the Meeting (contributions, timing, decision-making, etc.)

We will hear a short report on each point first, followed by a discussion round the table.

I suggest we go round the table first. (meaning what???)



Xin Yan