Note:
Online registration is currently closed, but spaces are still available. If you would like to register for this series and receive past webinar recordings, please contact
Mike Hyatt-Evenson at (360) 816-1445 or mike@nwppa.org.
Who Should Attend:
Any utility board member, board chair, or leader who wants to guide his or her board in holding effective discussions and making better decisions.
Related Events:
A How-To Series on Board Meetings, July 14-September 22, 2020
Introduction to Robert's Rules, July 14, 2020
Troubleshooting Online Meetings, July 28, 2020
Get What You Want Using Motions, August 4, 2020
Dealing with a Difficult Chair or Member, August 11, 2020
Meeting Minutes in Robert's Rules, August 18, 2020
Effective Public Comment and Public Hearings, August 25, 2020
Robert's Rules Beyond the Basics, September 8, 2020
Newly Elected Survival Guide, September 15, 2020
Crash Course for the Chair, September 22, 2020
Webinar Overview:
Discussion and decision-making are the heart of the board’s work, yet often they are challenging. This webinar gives the chair the tools, tips, and guidelines to ensure effective discussion and better decisions. Robert’s Rules of Order has surprising answers, and we will provide psychological insights to use them effectively. Includes Sample Discussion Guidelines for Local Governments and information on how to manage inappropriate remarks.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the authority of the chair vs. the members of the meeting
- List the two different qualities that are needed to be an effective chair
- State four common meeting mistakes that hamper good discussion
- Apply the rules of decorum to keep discussion productive
- State the verbiage to respond when inappropriate remarks are made
Webinar Instructor:
Ann Macfarlane, Professional Registered Parliamentarian, Jurassic Parliament
Webinar Schedule:
The webinar will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Attendees will be admitted 15 minutes before the webinar begins. Recordings are available for attendees after the webinar.
How to Participate:
Instructions will be emailed to attendees 12 hours before the webinar and we recommend that you test the link to the meeting as soon as you get the instructions. This webinar will use Zoom, and is best viewed using Chrome as your browser. We recommend that you use a landline for both your phone and your internet connections.
The single-attendee rates and multiple-attendee rates are listed below. Because we manage our webinars on an honor-system, we ask that you contact Mike Hyatt-Evenson at (360) 816-1445 or mike@nwppa.org to register multiple people from your utility at a discounted rate.
Webinar Fees:
Individual Attendee Registration:
This webinar:
Utility Member Rate: $100
Associate Member Rate: $150
All 10 webinars:
Utility Member Rate: $900
Associate Member Rate: $1,350
(Please visit A How-To Series on Board Meetings to register for the complete series and receive the above discounted rate.)
Unlimited Attendee Registration*:
This webinar:
Utility Member Rate: $250
Associate Member Rate: $375
All 10 webinars:
Utility Member Rate: $2,250
Associate Member Rate: $3,375
*If your organization would like to send multiple attendees to this webinar or the full series, please contact Mike Hyatt-Evenson at (360) 816-1445 or mike@nwppa.org for further details.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are accepted, with full refund, if request is made at least 30 days prior to the course. Within 30 days, fees are as follows: 15-29 days, $100; 1-14 days or no show, 100% of registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions.