Final answer:
A minimum quorum of a 17 member organization requires at least 9 people to be present.
Step-by-step explanation:
In order for a 17 member organization to have a minimum quorum, a majority of members must be present. A majority represents more than half of the total number. So, the minimum number of people required for a quorum in this case would be 9 (since half of 17 is 8.5, and we round up to the nearest whole number).