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.
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.