Delegate Assembly (DA)

2024 Delegate Assembly

Friday, Oct. 25- Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
Location: Delta by Marriott in Minneapolis

Delegate Elections

MAPE is holding a special election for Delegate Assembly delegates and alternates. More information is available on the Internal Elections page.
 

Number of Delegates per Local

Each local will be represented by delegates based on the number of members in the local as of February 1, 2024. Each Local President is automatically one of the delegates. The list of the number of Delegates allowed per Local is available here.

Appointing Delegates

See if your local has open delegate positions. If so, you can request to be appointed by your Local President. Delegates and Vacancies 2024.xlsx

2024 Delegate Assembly Timeline

Jan 1 - Resolution submissions open

April 1 - Nominations open for delegates and alternates

April 1 - Membership deadline to be eligible to be a candidate

May 1 - Nominations close

June 3 - Voting for delegates and alternates opens

June 13 - Voting closes

June 20 - Results are posted

July 17 - Resolution deadline

Aug. 2 - The Executive Team reviews Resolutions and the Standing Rules

Aug 16. -  Finance Committee presents 2025 Draft Budget to the BOD

Aug. 16 - BOD reviews Standing Rules and hears and any appeals for Resolutions

Aug. 28 - Budget Forum #1

Sep. 6 - The Executive Team finalizes DA awards

Sep. 10 - Budget Forum #2

Sep. 20 - BOD passes the recommendation of a 2025 Budget for DA

Sep. 20 - Deadline to fill empty Delegate positions

Sep. 20 - Materials due for DA including packets, annual report, tabling materials, slides, scripts, etc.

Sep. 23 - Delegate registration closes

Sep. 24 - Resolution Forum

Oct. 1 - Parliamentarian Review 

Oct. 7 - Budget Review 

Oct. 17 - Review for Delegates

Oct. 25-26 - Delegate Assembly
 

Submit a Resolution

MAPE members can submit resolutions beginning Jan. 1, 2024 and closes July 17, 2024. More information on how to write and submit a resolution is below.
 

Budget Forums

The Finance Workgroup will hold Budget Forums to walkthrough the budget that delegates will vote on during Delegate Assembly.

Budget Forum #1: Member Feedback
Aug. 28, 2024 at 12 p.m.
Virtual 
This will not be recorded

Budget Forum #2: Member Feedback
Sep. 10, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Virtual
This will not be recorded
 

Resolution Forums

Resolution Forums will be held before the Delegate Assembly to provide the opportunity for resolution authors to present their resolutions. There was time for members to ask questions and provide input.

Resolution Forum
Sep. 24, 2024 at 12 p.m.
Virtual
Recording will be available on this webpage Sep. 25
 

Parliamentarian Overview

This virtual meeting is highly recommended for all delegates and alternates. The DA runs using Robert's Rules and delegates will need to follow these rules through all discussion and voting processes.

Parliamentarian Review
Oct. 1, 2024, time TBD
Virtual
Recording will be on this webpage on Oct. 2

Here is a recording of the 2023 Overview.

Review for Delegates

This virtual meeting is an opportunity for all Delegates to review what they will be voting on during Delegate Assembly.

Oct. 17, 2024 at 12 p.m.
Virtual

Transcript for video "What is a resolution and why are they important?"

Resolution FAQ

What is a Resolution?
A resolution is a formal request to change the constitution, election rules, a by-law or policy at MAPE that is considered by the Delegate Assembly. 

When are Resolutions due?
Resolutions are due July 17, 2024

How do I write a Resolution?
A power point, video and Delegate Assembly Resolution Template are all available below.

Resolution Training
The next Resolution Training will be in May 2024. Here is a recording of last year's training.

How do I submit my resolution?
Send your resolution to C&RCommittee@mape.org

Why can't I use Track Changes in MS Word?
While Track Changes looks like you used underlines and strike-throughs, Track Changes does not copy and paste correctly. Also, if you make a change and then undue the change, Track Changes records and presents both actions instead of canceling the first action.