Ready to go "Off Script"? Join us for Parliamentary Procedure Training!
Are you ready to handle the "unexpected" in your next meeting with total confidence? Join us for an engaging, hands-on training session in Buckley with the wonderful Tisha Gieser!
This intermediate-level course is designed to take you beyond the basics and give you the tools you need to keep your meetings running smoothly.
Event Details
- When: Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: Buckley Fire Department; 611 S Division St - Buckley, WA (in-person)
- Cost: $55 for Members | $65 for Non-members
Off Script: Moving Beyond Making a Motion
Session Description:Even the best-prepared agendas can’t predict every twist and turn of a meeting. This intermediate-level parliamentary procedure session will equip Municipal Clerks with the tools to handle the unexpected with confidence. Using the engaging Jurassic Parliament approach, complete with dinosaur props to simplify complex concepts, you’ll learn how to navigate tricky situations like amending motions, reconsidering decisions after a vote, postponing items, and choosing the right voting method. Through interactive practice, you’ll sharpen your skills, strengthen your confidence, and leave ready to support smoother, more effective meetings in your municipality.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn to:
- Correctly apply advanced motions such as reconsider, table, and postpone to a certain time.
- Understand degrees of amendments and how to process them effectively.
- Distinguish among different voting methods and apply the appropriate rules for each.
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: All registration forms and payment must be submitted by July 27th. No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received after this date.
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Registration & Membership Specials
To sign up for this class, please click the link below to print and fill out the form and send your funds to the PCCFOA treasurer:
Link to Registration Form Here
