Event Profile

Board Series: Newly Elected Survival Guide

Date(s):
September 15, 2020
Venue:
Online
Description:

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 is involved with board meetings and procedures.

Related Events:

A How-To Series on Board Meetings, July 14-September 22, 2020

Webinar Overview:

You were elected to serve your constituents, but if you’re new to the role, it can be challenging. Based on key concepts from Robert’s Rules, get the tools, insights, and tips you need to participate actively from day one. Have your voice heard! Includes the article "Rights and Responsibilities of the Member" and other key reference materials.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe your rights and responsibilities at meetings
  • Make and amend a motion
  • List five inappropriate remarks
  • Make a Point of Order and Appeal when necessary

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.

For More Information:

To find out more about this event, or to learn about other events, view the Training and Event Catalog.