How to chair an association meeting?

Do you want to learn how to chair an association meeting -- or how it should be done?

On Saturday, May 31, 2008 the Florida Association of Parliamentarians will hold their annual convention at the Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar, 14501 Hotel Road, Miramar, FL 33027.

Workshops:
Novice Workshop: Introduction to the use of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in an organization's formation. This two-part class will be a basic introduction to the workings of the organization with emphasis on meetings, officers and their duties, and the bylaws which are the framework which governs the organization. Also covered are the boards and committees which are the tools by which the day-to-day work of the organization is accomplished. Robert W. Synnott is the workshop presenter.

Advanced Workshops:

The good, the bad and the ugly...condo and homeowner association information for parliamentarians. Community Associations, which include condominiums and homeowner associations, can reap immediate benefits implementing basic parliamentary procedure. NAP members must be familiar with the special rules of order governing these organizations to understand how they function and to protect themselves from the unauthorized practice of law.

The growing number of community associations presents an excellent opportunity for parliamentarians to share their expertise as trainers and as consultants in promoting the correct use of parliamentary procedure and bring civility to local communities. Workshop presenter Barbara Proctor, PRP, draws from actual experiences as a professional parliamentarian (since 1980) serving community associations in crises and as a Florida Licensed Community Association Manager (since 1998) working with residential communities as a property manager.

Dinner workshop (available for an additional fee):
Bylaws Everything you ever wanted to know about bylaws and more. Chris Dickey, PRP, will present this workshop.

Please use this link for registration information http://www.flparliamentarian.com/Meetings