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Milwaukee County Unit of Parliamentarians

The Milwaukee County Unit of Parliamentarians empowers communities by teaching effective meeting management and democratic decision-making skills through workshops on parliamentary procedure, enhancing organizational clarity and participation.

Join us for an insightful session on The Art of Conducting an Effective Meeting with Robert&#39;s Rules of Order. This workshop caters to individuals and organizations keen on mastering parliamentary procedure for improved meeting management. (1.0 CEU for the class was approved by the NAP Commission on Credentialing.) Hosted by the Milwaukee County Unit of Parliamentarians, this workshop embodies our mission to empower communities with democratic decision-making skills. Learn the basics of the rules designed to enhance your understanding and application of parliamentary law. Whether you&#39;re new to Robert&#39;s Rules and parliamentary procedure, or seeking a refresher, this session offers valuable insights to elevate your meetings. Register today and foster clarity in your organizational practices and skills.

The Art of Conducting an Effective Meeting with Robert's Rules of Order

<span fr-original-style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024 <span fr-original-style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Time: 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM Central Time <span fr-original-style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Location: On Zoom Cost: $50 for Members, $60 for Non-Members, and $30 for Students.Add $10 to all registrations after July 27, 2024. To register <a href="https://forms.gle/yCsvuorNc9uo6zDPA" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">please fill out the form by clicking the link here</a>, and send your check to our treasurer Elaine, her address is: Elaine Staley, WAP Treasurer 933 Magnolia Ln Madison, WI 53713 Make your check payable to WAP OR to pay by card follow the steps here to use Zeffy.To provide members the option to pay by card the Milwaukee County Unit is collecting card payments and will send your registration and payment to the WAP Treasurer.  <span fr-original-style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">The Zoom meeting link will be emailed the day before the meeting so it's fresh in your inbox. <span fr-original-style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">The annual state convention meeting is for receiving reports, an excellent educational program, and conducting the business of the state association. We hope you will join us! <span fr-original-style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Any Questions about the state convention please contact Robert Schuck, WAP President at (608) 513-6830 or Email: <a href="http://RobertSchuckPRP@gmail.com/" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">RobertSchuckPRP@gmail.com</a>

Wisconsin Association of Parliamentarians 65th Annual Session Registration

Webinar Mastering the ocean of meeting Motions Saturday the 8th of June 2024 on Zoom! The Milwaukee County Unit of Parliamentarians, a local unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians, is happy to present a webinar open to both it's members and non-member on frequently used motions made in business meetings. Who:   You (This webinar is open to everyone, including meeting lovers, and meeting haters.)What:  Training on how and when to use the ocean of motions in Robert's Rules for regular members and meeting leaders.Where:  wherever you have your computer, we are going to use a Zoom Room              (the log-in link will be sent out on the 7th of June)When:  Saturday, June 8, 2024 Starting at 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Central TimeKeynote Speaker: Robert Schuck, currently the only Professional Registered Parliamentarian in Wisconsin, Secretary-Treasurer of the Milwaukee County Unit of NAP, President of the Wisconsin Association of Parliamentarians, and Treasurer of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the book for this webinar. Order your copy from the bookstore at: www.parliamentarians.org

Webinar Mastering the ocean of meeting Motions the 8th of June 2024

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 What: W.A.P. Membership Brunch Meet and Greet plus TITANIC the MusicalWisconsin Association of Parliamentarians Members & FriendsCelebrating special guests, membership awards, and recognition.Cost: $100.00/person ** Includes: Sunday Matinee Brunch, Coffee, Tea, and Milk, facility fee, tax and gratuity. Plus the TITANIC the Musical. ScheduleARRIVE at 10:00 a.m. (shop the gift shops, visit the bar, and take group photos)DINE at 11:15 a.m. (possibly sooner)SHOW at 1:15 p.m. TITANIC The Musical Where: Met at The Fireside Theater at 10:00 AM1131 Janesville AvenueFort Atkinson, WI 53538

Meet & Greet WAP Membership Brunch at The Fireside Theater

Time to renew your membership.Dues are due.Your membership support is appreciated! <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">A new way for us to collect dues, and hopefully make it easy for you to pay your affiliate membership dues of $5<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">for the Milwaukee County Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians.<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">Please Note that If you also need to pay your WAP affiliate membership dues for the Wisconsin State Association of Parliamentarians then please pay $20 total and the unit will remit your $15 affiliate state dues to the WAP treasurer on your behalf.<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">Please let me know if you have any issues or questions using Zeffy to make your dues payment.<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">Robert Schuck, PRP<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">Milwaukee County Unit of NAP Secretary-Treasurer<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">608-513-6830<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="mailto:robertschuckprp@gmail.com" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">robertschuckprp@gmail.com</a>

Time to renew your membership.Dues are due.Your membership support is appreciated!A new way for us to collect dues, and hopefully make it easy for you to pay your affiliate membership dues of $5for the Milwaukee County Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians.Please Note that If you also need to pay your WAP affiliate membership dues for the Wisconsin State Association of Parliamentarians then please pay $20 total and the unit will remit your $15 affiliate state dues to the WAP treasurer on your behalf.Please let me know if you have any issues or questions using Zeffy to make your dues payment.Robert Schuck, PRPMilwaukee County Unit of NAP Secretary-Treasurer608-513-6830robertschuckprp@gmail.com

Affiliate Milwaukee County Unit of NAP Membership Dues

Time to renew your membership.Dues are due.Your membership support is appreciated! <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">A new way for us to collect dues, and hopefully make it easy for you to pay your provisional membership dues of $20.<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">Remember that this amount is the combination of both the Unit and the State dues. ($5 to the MCUP and $15 to WAP)<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">One payment for both the Milwaukee County Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians and the Wisconsin State Association of Parliamentarians.  The Unit will remit your $15 provisional state dues to the WAP treasurer on your behalf.<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">Please let me know if you have any issues or questions using Zeffy to make your dues payment.<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">Thank you for being a member!<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">Sincerely your parliamentarian friend,<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">Robert Schuck, PRP<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">Milwaukee County Unit of NAP Secretary-Treasurer<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 88);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:622px;box-sizing:inherit">608-513-6830<p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(60, 72, 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Time to renew your membership.Dues are due.Your membership support is appreciated!A new way for us to collect dues, and hopefully make it easy for you to pay your provisional membership dues of $20.Remember that this amount is the combination of both the Unit and the State dues. ($5 to the MCUP and $15 to WAP)One payment for both the Milwaukee County Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians and the Wisconsin State Association of Parliamentarians. The Unit will remit your $15 provisional state dues to the WAP treasurer on your behalf.Please let me know if you have any issues or questions using Zeffy to make your dues payment.Thank you for being a member!Sincerely your parliamentarian friend,Robert Schuck, PRPMilwaukee County Unit of NAP Secretary-Treasurer608-513-6830robertschuckprp@gmail.com

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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

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