Don't know if this was mentioned as I didn't read each post thoroughly. Minutes rule. If it ain't in writing, it didn't happen. I like to sum up key points, questions, objectives, whatever, with a written description that all agree upon. When I see a good time to summarize, I might say, "Maybe we should sum that point up for further discussion after we've had a chance to research it." After I get everyone's agreement, I might say, "Let me try to put it down briefly... what does this sound like... jump in if I get off track."

If you get everyone's approval of these short summations, writing the minutes is a snap and you don't get a member coming to the next meeting saying, "That's not what I understood." And, it makes them feel good about the process.

Good luck.