Unless your typing skills are superb, you will probably be better off writing notes by
hand at the meetings, and then typing up notes later (if you think typing them is needed in your case). (If you have to concentrate at all on your typing, it will be difficult to actively take part in the meeting.)
In your notes, you need to make sure that each problem and solution are recorded, along with the individual responsible for following up. In addition, schedule, and budget and resources for such things need to be recorded. (examples – "Burned out
bulb in follow spot – Tom to order and install new
bulb"; "need rocking horse for Act I – Mary to
track down one to borrow and will report progress to SM by Nov 5.")
Remember, you don't have to write down everything that is said. For example, there could be a lengthy discussion with differing opinions about a course of action that eventually leads to a decision – but in the grand scheme of things, the only important things to record is what the action will be and who is responsible to do it (and the schedule and budget, if applicable.) Don't get caught up in writing down each person's opinion – it won't matter anyway. (An opinion may sway a debate, but unless you think it's really necessary to stoke an ego, it really doesn't matter what was said to reach a decision.)
Have plenty of paper and skip a
line or two between items – things may be revisited later in the meeting, and it's hard to cram things in later.
Before the meeting adjourns, go through the notes with everyone, to make sure that everyone knows what they have to do. Then, depending on the length of the notes, the
level of formality (I suppose), and the clarity of your handwriting, type them up and distribute, as needed.
Good luck
Joe