Michigan State Association of Parliamentarians

Michigan State Association of Parliamentarians

Upcoming Workshops

Register NOW for the next MSAP

Better Meetings–Happier Members

Online Workshop

Tuesday March 21, 2023

7:00 - 8:00 PM EST

Minutes: One Size Doesn’t Fit All by
Todd Ellis, Ph.D., RP

Meeting minutes are a record of what was done, not what was said. Topics covered include:

Information included and excluded in minutes of an ordinary society.
Include more than basics? A good idea?
Open Meetings Act special requirements.
Committee meeting minutes?

There is NO Registration fee

This series is offered as a gift to Michiganders and others who prefer to attend meetings that are courteous and productive.

Presenters are members of the Michigan State Association of Parliamentarians.

References in the workshop will be to Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th Edition.

Click Here for Online Register

March Better Meetings Workshop Flyer
2023.3.21.BM.HM.flyer.pdf
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2023 Michigan State Association of Parliamentarians Annual Meeting

Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 8:30-4:00

First Presbyterian Church

1669 West Maple in Birmingham, Michigan

Getting It Together Again

Click here to register before April 5, 2023.

The 2023 Annual Meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 1669 West Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009 on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The day will begin with signing-in and a continental breakfast at 8:30 AM. The Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM with adjournment around 4 PM.
At the Annual Meeting we will:
     •   elect new MSAP Board of Directors
     •   hear reports of the 2021-2023 Board
     •   meet a representative from the National Association of Parliamentarians
     •   participate in a parliamentary workshop,
     •   meet friends over a continental breakfast and lunch
     •   purchase updated NAP publications
There is a $45 registration fee to cover meeting costs, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. All registrations are being handled by Eventbrite.

  Click here for report of the Nominating Committee.
  Click here for a list of hotels in the Birmingham/Bloomfield/Troy area.

And more…

The one-day annual meeting will be preceded by Free Virtual Friday Evening.
     •   Michigan Unit of Registered Parliamentarians Annual Meeting
     •   Parliamentary workshop titled "Best Boards: The Right People in the Right Places" presented by Julie Pioch, PRP
     • Quarterly MSAP Board of Directors meeting

  Click here for the Friday evening agenda. Registration is not required.
  Click here to join the Friday evening meetings by Zoom.

Thank you, local host for the 2023 Annual Meeting,
Michigan Unit of Registered Parliamentarians.

PARLIAMENTARIANS OF GREATER NEW YORK

Present

PARLIAMENTARY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

Saturday, April 29, 2023

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Zoom Conference

THEME:“BOARD BULLIES”

“What, Me A Bully?”-W.Craig Henry, PRP, CPP-T

“What A Board Isn’t”-Daniel E. Seabold, PRP

“Board Conflict: Getting Things Done When Others Don’t”- C.J Cavin, PRP, CP-T

“Board Or Bored?”- David Mezzera, PRP

Followed by

“Stump the Experts”: Bring Your Questions

Registration $25 per person

Registration includes:

Zoom Access Code & Documents as available

Questions Contact:

Registration Chair: David Jackson, 631-470-1516 email: jacksondi@aol.com

Conference Chair: Lori Finck, 917-836-9483 email: llfinck@aol.com

Deadline for Registration: April 26, 2023 at 5pm

The Zoom Link will be sent to registrants approximately 24 hours before the meeting.

To register click on the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/board-bullies-registration-573262522637

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