Delegate Assembly (DA)

2024 Delegate Assembly

Friday, Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Location: Delta by Marriott in Minneapolis

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

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 #1

Oct. 1 - Parliamentarian Review 

Oct. 7 - Budget Review 

Oct. 10 - Resolution Forum #2

Oct. 15 - Political Council Legislative Agenda Forum

Oct. 17 - Review for Delegates

Oct. 25-26 - Delegate Assembly
 

Resolutions

MAPE members could submit resolutions until July 17, 2024. Resolutions are posted below under DA Resources.

Budget Forums

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

Budget Forum #1: Member Feedback
Aug. 28, 2024 at 12 p.m.

Budget Forum #2: Member Feedback
Sep. 10, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Budget Review: To review the final budget that delegates will vote on during DA.
Oct. 7, 2024 at 12 p.m.
 

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 Review #1
Sep. 24, 2024 at 12 p.m.
Watch the recording

Resolution Review #2
Thursday, Oct. 10 at 12 p.m.
Watch the recording
 

Political Council Legislative Agenda Forum

Oct. 15 at 12 p.m.

Parliamentarian Overview

A recording of the Parliamentarian Review is available below. The DA runs using the Standing Rules and Robert's Rules and delegates will need to follow these rules through all discussion and voting processes.

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
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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.