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
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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:
 
 

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Click here to review the library of webinars and resources produced by members of the  the National Association of Parliamentarians.

Contact us if you are looking for an educational program for your organization. We will connect you with a qualified parliamentarian in your area.

Michigan Parliamentarian Newsletter

The Michigan Parliamentarian highlights member and unit acitivies and announces educational programs and meetings.

Michigan Parliamentarian Winter 2021
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Michigan Parliamentarian Fall 2020
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Michigan Parliamentarian Spring 2020
The Michigan Parliamentarian-Spring 2020[...]
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Michigan Parliamentarian Fall 2019
The Michigan Parliamentarian-Fall 201[...]
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Michigan Parliamentarian March 2019
Marchnewsletter2019.pdf
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Michigan Parliamentarian January 2019
January 5 onepagenewsletter.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [442.5 KB]
Michigan Parliamentarian July 2018
Summer Newsletter for MSAP.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [644.3 KB]
Michigan Parliamentarian March 2018
Includes annual meeting registration
Spring 2018 Newsletter for MSAP copy.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [352.2 KB]
Michigan Parliamentarian December 2017
Winter Newsletter for MSAP copy.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [734.7 KB]
Michigan Parliamentarian August 2017
Summer Newsletter for MSAP.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [644.3 KB]
Michigan Parliamentarian March 2014
Includes Annual Meeting Registration Information
MSAP Newsletter Vol.2 copy.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [489.5 KB]
Michigan Parliamentarian
MSAP Newsletter December 2013.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [2.1 MB]
Michigan Parliamentarian
Includes call to Annual Meeting and registration information
newsletter XVII-March 2013.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [2.2 MB]
Michigan Parliamentarian
newsletter XVII-December 2012.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [2.1 MB]
Michigan Parliamentarian
MSAP Parliamentarian March 2012.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.2 MB]

NAP District Four Newsletter

Spring_2018_District_4_Newsletter_Final_[...]
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Want to Become a Member?

 

1) Take the membership exam to become a member of the  the National Association of Parliamentarians

or

2) Join one of our local units as a provisional member.

 For more information, use our contact form.

 We look forward to hearing from you!

2021-2023 Biennium Meeting Schedule

Until further notice, all MSAP board meeting will be video conference meetings

Meeting time will be 10:00 AM

Educational lesson will follow the board meeting and the president is committed to a 1:00 p.m. adjournment. 

 

June 19, 2021

 

September 18, 2021  

 

November 20, 2021 

 

January 15, 2022

 

April 29–30, 2022  

(Annual Meeting)

 

July 16, 2022

 

October 15, 2022     

 

January 21, 2023

 

April 14-15, 2023 (Annual Meeting)

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