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5/5/2018

MSAP 2018 Convention Recap

The 52nd Annual MSAP Convention Our convention this year was held at the Holiday Inn in Bloomington MN on May 5th. Our President Josh Martin, PRP, called the convention to order at 9 a.m. The singing of our national anthem was led by Robert Vokes followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Richard Skimland and an inspiration by Lucy Johnson, PRP, based on a statement by Benjamin Franklin.

A moment of silence was then observed in honor of Fred Riehm and Len Glaeser who passed this last year. President Martin welcomed everyone and invited everyone to introduce themselves. There were 14 members in attendance. Credentials Chairman Judy Twisk announced as of 9:09 a.m. that 13 voting members and 1 non- voting member were present. The report was moved seconded and adopted and a quorum was declared. Robert Vokes then rose to give a report on adoption/rejection of several items to the bylaws/standing rules. Next was the adoption of the convention standing rules and then the convention program, itself.

New Officers (L to R) Judy Twisk, Josh Martin,
Robert Vokes, & Miriam Simmons

President Josh Martin, PRP, appointed the following: Tellers: Richard Skimland, Judy Twisk; Timekeeper: Miriam Simmons, PRP; Minutes Approval Committee: Pat Reymann, PRP, Robert Vokes, Michael Orr, RP. Darleen Harens, PRP reported on the minutes of last year’s convention. Other Reports were available in the convention packets. Robert Vokes then rose to give a report on adoption/ rejection of several items to the bylaws/standing rules. Nominating Committee Chairman Robert Vokes presented the following slate of officers: President: Josh Martin, PRP; Vice- President: Miriam Simmons, PRP; and Secretary: Robert Vokes. He reminded us that the treasurer is in the second year of her first two-year term and is not up for election. There being no further nominations, the president declared that the nominations were closed. Ballots were distributed collected and counted. The President declared the election of:

Josh Marin, PRP as President,
Miriam Simmons, PRP Vice-President
Robert Vokes as Secretary

Robert Vokes Nominating Committee Chairman presented the following candidates for the 2018-2019 Nominating Committee: Lucy Johnson, PRP; Beverly Kennedy, RP; Robert Vokes. There were no further nominations. After the ballots were cast, collected and counted, President Josh Martin declared the Nominating Committee elected: Robert Vokes chairman, Beverly Kennedy, Lucy Johnson.

During the break which followed there were educational materials available for sale provide by Darleen Harens, PRP and materials by the historian Pay Reymann, PRP were also on display. Budget Committee Chairman Judy Twisk moved the adoption of the 2017- 2018 budget. After a web allocation amendment from $50 to $350 the amended budget was adopted. Josh updated us on the NAP report as well as the latest information on the National Training Conference.

After a buffet lunch, our presenter Jeannette Williams, PRP, gave an unusual and entertaining workshop entitled “Let’s Have a Meeting!” What made it unusual and challenging was that you did not know when you would be called on to participate until the last second, so you had to pay close attention. After the workshop, Jeannette also installed all of the officers using the theme “Cheerios” where all the incoming officers received different flavor boxes of cheerios.

Thanks to photographer Bob Williams who took pictures of both the Northern Lights (NLP) and Saint Paul (SPU) Units! The convention was adjourned sine die at 2:15 p.m.

5/5/2018

State Annual Convention

Saturday, May 5 2018
Holiday Inn Bloomington-Airport South
One of the highlights will be an interactive workshop entitled ”Let’s Have a Meeting” by NAP Past President Jeanette Williams.

Williams is well known for providing fun, educational programs.

5/1/2018

president's Letter: 2018 May

Josh Martin, President

At the annual state MSAP convention on May 5, the assembled members conducted the business of the association, including adopting amendments to the bylaws and standing rules, adopting a budget, and electing officers. In particular, I was elected to a second term, so you can continue to see my columns in this newsletter for another year. One of the key points of the adopted budget was a significant (and temporary) increase in the budget for our website, as it is the clear direction of the convention and the board to improve our web presence. A committee has been formed for that purpose and should commence its work shortly. Other than the business of the convention, we also had a presentation from Jeanette Williams, PRP, Past President of NAP and MSAP, entitled “Let’s Hold a Meeting.” All of us know, in theory, how to make and second motions, to state those questions as chair, and to perform other parliamentary tasks, but can we put that knowledge into practice when put on the spot? As we learned, these tasks are often more difficult in practice, and we aided each other in properly performing them. Interactive presentations such as this one are invaluable in preparing to serve as members, officers, and parliamentarians, and we are indebted to Jeanette for her time in preparing and presenting this educational presentation.

We have events upcoming at both the state and national level. The National Training Conference will be held from September 7-9 in Buffalo, NY, and it is sure to include many educational seminars from our fellow parliamentarians. On Saturday, October 6th, we will have our own educational seminar. It shall once again be prepared by Pat Reymann, PRP, so I am certain it will be at least as big a success as last year. For those of you who wish to consider your own parliamentary education, please consider attending one or both of these events.

Josh Martin, PRP President

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