Milwaukee County Unit of Parliamentarians

Members of the Milwaukee County Unit of Parliamentarians a unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians.

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A Workshop for you to learn more about how to Master Amendments!! The Milwaukee County Unit of Parliamentarians, a local unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians, is happy to present a workshop open to both it&#39;s members and non-member on mastering amendments!The&nbsp;Milwaukee County Unit&nbsp;of the National Association&nbsp;of Parliamentarians&nbsp;Presents the Workshop:&nbsp;Master Amendments and Amendments to the Amendment &ldquo;You think that motion is bad?&nbsp; We really need to amend this amendment!!&rdquo; Presented by: Robert G. Schuck, PRP President, Wisconsin Association of Parliamentarians Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a business meeting where a main motion was introduced, immediately followed by a wave of proposed changes, leaving you wondering what&mdash;and when&mdash;everyone is actually voting on? Understanding how to properly modify pending motions is one of the most critical skills for keeping meetings structured, clear, and productive.This interactive one-hour workshop explores the rules governing amendments under Robert&rsquo;s Rules of Order Newly Revised. Designed for both seasoned leaders and new members, this session breaks down the hierarchy, timing, wording, and structure of primary and secondary amendments. Participants will learn how to draft precise amendments, handle primary amendments to main motions, and confidently navigate secondary amendments&mdash;the infamous &ldquo;amendment to the amendment.&rdquo;Through practical examples, common meeting scenarios, and step-by-step guidance, you will master:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Primary vs. Secondary Amendments</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Understanding Degrees of Amendment and why tertiary (third-degree) amendments are out of order</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Proper Wording &amp; Mechanics: striking out, inserting, and striking out &amp; inserting with clarity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Presiding &amp; Voting Protocols: how the chair manages multiple pending amendments and the correct voting sequence</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Handling Complex Scenarios: substitute motions, &ldquo;friendly&rdquo; amendments, and germane modifications</li></ul>Join us to transform disorder into order and ensure your assembly handles motion changes with confidence and ease! Practically perfect parliamentary procedure pointers. When: Monday, October 5, 2026 &mdash; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Central Time Where: Zoom &mdash; Register to receive the workshop link Cost: MCUP Unit Members &mdash; $20.00 &middot; Non-Members &mdash; $29.00 Hosted by the Milwaukee County Unit of the National Association of ParliamentariansKeynote Speaker: Robert Schuck is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP) living in the state of Wisconsin, the Secretary-Treasurer of the Milwaukee County Unit, the President of the Wisconsin Association of Parliamentarians, a past Treasurer of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP), a past NAP District Director, and a past president of the Madison Unit of Parliamentarians. Robert&#39;s Rules of Order Newly Revised&nbsp; 12th edition is the text&nbsp;book you need.Order your own spiral bound copy from the NAP bookstore at: www.parliamentarians.org

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name , Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for registering for the workshop and supporting our educational program. &nbsp;Your registration greatly helps us reach our goal <span fr-original-style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" id="isPasted" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">to promote the study of parliamentary procedure. If you would like to contribute further, talk to your friends and spread the word about our workshop. Then share the registration link with them so they may register for the workshop too! &nbsp;We look forward to seeing you at the workshop. The Zoom link for the work shop is below. Sincerely, Robert Schuck, PRPMilwaukee County Unit Secretary-Treasurer&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:robertschuckprp@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">robertschuckprp@gmail.com</a>608-513-6830 ZOOM link for the workshop:&nbsp;Topic: Milwaukee County Unit of NAP Zoom WorkshopTime: Oct 5, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting<a fr-original-style="" href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84172517707?pwd=ZKj8YnA4AbaSIQK1iUNWp8INk8aRGo.1" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84172517707?pwd=ZKj8YnA4AbaSIQK1iUNWp8INk8aRGo.1</a> Meeting ID: 841 7251 7707Passcode: 493566-----------------------------Join instructions<a fr-original-style="" href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/84172517707/invitations?signature=doxmYE0vyYA0eHeap758usfEVP45KEU1V4FhOx-eTpM" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/84172517707/invitations?signature=doxmYE0vyYA0eHeap758usfEVP45KEU1V4FhOx-eTpM</a>

A Workshop for you to learn more about how to Master Amendments!! The Milwaukee County Unit of Parliamentarians, a local unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians, is happy to present a workshop open to both it's members and non-member on mastering amendments!The Milwaukee County Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians Presents the Workshop: Master Amendments and Amendments to the Amendment “You think that motion is bad?  We really need to amend this amendment!!” Presented by: Robert G. Schuck, PRP President, Wisconsin Association of Parliamentarians Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a business meeting where a main motion was introduced, immediately followed by a wave of proposed changes, leaving you wondering what—and when—everyone is actually voting on? Understanding how to properly modify pending motions is one of the most critical skills for keeping meetings structured, clear, and productive.This interactive one-hour workshop explores the rules governing amendments under Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. Designed for both seasoned leaders and new members, this session breaks down the hierarchy, timing, wording, and structure of primary and secondary amendments. Participants will learn how to draft precise amendments, handle primary amendments to main motions, and confidently navigate secondary amendments—the infamous “amendment to the amendment.”Through practical examples, common meeting scenarios, and step-by-step guidance, you will master:<ul><li>Primary vs. Secondary Amendments</li><li>Understanding Degrees of Amendment and why tertiary (third-degree) amendments are out of order</li><li>Proper Wording &amp; Mechanics: striking out, inserting, and striking out &amp; inserting with clarity</li><li>Presiding &amp; Voting Protocols: how the chair manages multiple pending amendments and the correct voting sequence</li><li>Handling Complex Scenarios: substitute motions, “friendly” amendments, and germane modifications</li></ul>Join us to transform disorder into order and ensure your assembly handles motion changes with confidence and ease! Practically perfect parliamentary procedure pointers. When: Monday, October 5, 2026 — 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Central Time Where: Zoom — Register to receive the workshop link Cost: MCUP Unit Members — $20.00 · Non-Members — $29.00 Hosted by the Milwaukee County Unit of the National Association of ParliamentariansKeynote Speaker: Robert Schuck is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP) living in the state of Wisconsin, the Secretary-Treasurer of the Milwaukee County Unit, the President of the Wisconsin Association of Parliamentarians, a past Treasurer of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP), a past NAP District Director, and a past president of the Madison Unit of Parliamentarians. Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised  12th edition is the text book you need.Order your own spiral bound copy from the NAP bookstore at: www.parliamentarians.org

Milwaukee County Unit of Parliamentarians

Workshop - Master Amendments and Amendments to the Amendment the 5th of October 2026

Milwaukee County Unit Member Admission

$20

Unit Guest (Non-Member) Admission

$29

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