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Oklahoma State Association of Parliamentarians Events
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BASIC PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE WORKSHOPS (June 19, 2009 and
June 20, 2009)
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2009 OSAP ANNUAL CONVENTION (June 20, 2009)
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“We’ve Got to Stop Meeting Like This…”
…And Start Meeting Like This:
Following Robert’s Rules of Order
Respecting the Rights of the
Minority
Reaching the Will of the Majority
Protecting the Rights of Absentees
Making Meetings Shorter and
Meaningful
Friday, June 19, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Association of
Parliamentarians
The Oklahoma State Association of
Parliamentarians is conducting an all-day workshop at
the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 2101 South Meridian Ave., in
Oklahoma City on Friday, June 19, and a half-day
workshop on Saturday, June 20, designed to benefit
beginners, leaders, officers, and members of all types
of organizations, large or small. Professional
Registered Parliamentarians (PRP) and members of the
National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) will be
serving as presenters at the workshop sessions. For
those interested, there will be an opportunity to take
the optional NAP membership examination at the
conclusion of the Friday workshop. Allow 30-45 minutes
for the exam. Download the 300 NAP study questions on
parliamentary procedure at: www.parliamentarians.org
Educational Workshop Topics: Friday,
June 19, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration: 8:30
– 8:55 a.m.
Friday Morning Workshop Topics (9:00
a.m. – 11:50 a.m.):
“We’ve Got to Stop
Meeting Like This!” – Does this Sound Like Your
Meetings?
“Back
to the Basics” – Basic Parliamentary Information
(Quorum, Abstentions, Settled Rule, Germane)
“Going
through the Motions” – Main Motions, Privileged,
Subsidiary, Incidental, and Bring Back Motions
“One Step
at a Time” – Steps in Handling Motions
“Roadmap
for Meetings” – The Standard Order of Business for
Regular Meetings
Friday “Lunch ’n Learn” Session (12:00
p.m. – 12:50 p.m.):
“Ask the
Professionals” – A panel of Professional
Registered Parliamentarians accredited by the
National Association of Parliamentarians will answer
questions from the audience. Ask your toughest
questions!
Friday Afternoon Workshop Topics (1:00
p.m. – 4:00 p.m.):
“Let’s Make Amends” –
Making and Handling Primary and Secondary Amendments
“Minute By
Minute” – Duties of the Recording Secretary and the
Minutes
“Step up to
the Plate” – Nominations and Elections
“That’s
Debatable” – Rules and Decorum in Debate
“Get Out
the Vote” – Methods of Voting
Optional – National Association of
Parliamentarians Membership Exam (4:10 p.m.)
Educational Workshop Topics: Saturday,
June 20, 2009 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration:
12:45 – 1:00 p.m.
“Motion to Substitute
for the Substitute” – New Text in Place of the
Pending Version
“Motion to
Lay on the Table” – The Most Misused and Abused
Motion
“Bring Back
Motions” – How an Organization Can Change Its Mind
Contact Gloria
Counselman (405) 330-9273 for more information.
TENTATIVE CONVENTION AGENDA FOR JUNE 20, 2009
Print the
Convention Registration Form
1. Registration: 8:30 - 8:55 a.m.
2. Call to Order 9:00 a.m.
3. Opening Ceremonies
4. Introductions
5. Recognition of OSAP Leadership
6. Reports of Convention Committees
7. Minutes of 2008 OSAP Convention
8. Reports of Elected Officers and Standing Committee
Chairmen
9. NAP Update
10. Nominations and Elections
11. Election of 2010 Nominating Committee
12. Reports of Unit Presidents
13. New Business
14. Installation of Officers
15. Awards and Announcements
16. Lunch: 12:00 — 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon Speaker — Georgie Rasco
(Executive Director of Neighborhood Alliance of Central
Oklahoma)
17. Registration for afternoon workshops
open to public: 12:45 — 1:00 p.m.
18. Educational Workshops (beginning at 1:00 PM)
A.
“Substitute for the
Substitute” — Ron Stinson, PRP, NAP Vice-President
B.
“Lay on the Table” — Dr.
Janet Wilson, PRP, OSAP Parliamentarian and Youth
Committee Chairman
C. “Bring
Back Motions ” — Craig Henry, PRP, OSAP Bylaws
Chairman
19. Adjourn: 4:00 p.m.
(Executive Committee meeting to follow
the convention.)
Contact the OSAP President for
upcoming parliamentary procedure workshops!
Workshops can also be
arranged upon request. Please contact:
President, Oklahoma State
Association of Parliamentarians
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