NRECA BLC 901.1 Basic Parliamentary Procedure for Directors

Description

NRECA BLC 901.1 Basic Parliamentary Procedure for Directors
October 1, 2025 (W 8:30am-4:00pm)
MiEnergy Cooperative
31110 Cooperative Way,
Rushford, MN 55971


OVERVIEW
This course provides an overview of what directors need to know about parliamentary procedure to become more effective participants in board meetings. Participants will understand the purpose and use of proper procedure in business meetings and become familiar with the basic structure and content of Robert's Rules of Order.

KEY TOPICS

• How parliamentary procedure helps ensure effective, democratic meetings.
• The essential rules of debate.
• The key elements of agendas and minutes.
• Procedures for voting, elections and secret ballots.

INSTRUCTOR 
Colette Trohan

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 

Cooperative directors

PRICE 
$508 education members / $608 non-education members

HOTEL
TBD

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