September 2011
52nd Annual Session is History!
Table of Contents Annual Session Update
1
Annual Session 2012
3
Bylaws Update
6
Contacts
2
Contributions
7
Education Committee
4
Exam deadlines
2
4
Financial Report
5
New Members
7
Newsletter Deadlines
2
PJ Submissions
4
President’s Letter
1
Silent Gavels
7
West Coast Practicum
3
The 52nd Annual Session of 2011 in Mississauga is history! Fran Goddu, Annual Session Coordinator was right: “We came to be with friends. Plaudits and a big thank you to the active members of the Parliamentary Society of Toronto Chapter. The Niagara Falls Excursion, wine tasting, boat ride and Fallsview dinner with lights and fireworks was spectacular. Thank you Fran for the gifts of wine and Maid of the Mist photo. Fran sure earned his BLUE DOT. It was wonderful and I enjoyed studying intensely with old friends and meeting new friends. Between the animated business session and thought provoking educational workshops we
sure got our education fix. Best luck to elected President Mary Remson, Vice President Alison Wallis, Secretary Mary Randolph, Treasurer Sadie Boles, Mark Schilansky, Lucy Anderson, Alice Bartelt, and Weldon Merritt as well as Dollie McPartlin, Edra Anderson, Helen McFadden, Rob James, Jeanette Williams, Jim Jones and Ann Rempel for another productive term. A good update of the new book was great. I’m happy it will be a new parliamentary authority rather than a 5th edition of TSC. The AIP Book workshop was done by the authorship team. Thank you. Job well done, congratulations all. Enjoy a few photos of an enjoyable event. We look forward to seeing you again in Fort Worth.
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
The Coming Year It is an honor to again be elected president of the American Institute of Parliamentarians by the members attending the 2011 Annual Session in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The annual session was truly a wonderful experience! If you have not had hospitality Canadian style, you have truly missed an opportunity. This was a “bucket list” event. Fran Goddu was the consummate host, who planned for our every need. As conference attendees, we could ‘hook-up’ to our own AIP intranet and print materials as needed from our own laptops. As this was a first for me, it really became a definite plus because the AIP secretary could easily download documents at a click of her mouse. Everything was exceptionally thought-out which ensured that the 2011 Annual Session was successful and memorable. One of the true shining events was the 25th year celebration of the Parliamentary Society of Toronto. This chapter is still actively learning and sharing parliamentary procedures in the Toronto September 2011
by Mary Remson, CP-T, PRP area. This celebration was joined by several dignitaries from Mississauga. Congratulations to the president Michael Mouritsen and members of PST for 25 years, we wish you many more. With a new AIP year comes goals for the organization, one major goal for the year is to plan for several ‘road shows’. This activity was very successful in 2010, as several colleges were targeted to hold parliamentary events. The goal for 2012 is to hold at least two road show events on college campuses. Here is where I need your help. If you have any in-roads and wish to have a location considered, please contact me, I would love to get your input. Another goal is to build relationships with other non-profit groups such as Girl Scouts, Neighborhood Civic Associations, and other organizations looking to expand their effective meeting skills. I believe that you will agree with me when I say that the best practical parliamentary training events in the world are held by American Institute of Parliamentarians. You are personally invited to attend either or both events, any or all events. I am sure that you will be challenged in new ways with excellent learning opportunities. Please take advantage of these events, details regarding the events can be found on the website.
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