# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meeting Procedure and Effectiveness Training for Library Boards - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how to run more effective meetings and improve board decision-making in this interactive seminar.About this EventPublic Library Services Branch (PLSB) invites you to participate in a training seminar on board governance, effective meetings, Robert's Rules of Order and parliamentary procedure.This full day event is being held at the Airdrie Public Library on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 9:30am to 4:00pm.Registration is open to all municipal, intermunicipal, and library system board members.Please note that while there is no cost to register for the seminar, meals, travel, accommodation, and any other expenses will be the participant’s responsibility.Registration will close on Monday, May 11, 2026.Capacity is limited and spaces will be filled in the order registrations are received. Later registrants may placed on a waitlist.Seminar DescriptionIn this seminar, we'll explore the foundational principles that ensure meetings are conducted with fairness and efficiency while fostering discussion that leads to better decision making. Topics covered will include meeting agendas, debate, rules of procedure, minutes, meeting culture, time savers, and quality enhancers.While parliamentary procedure can seem daunting, our experienced facilitator will demonstrate how it can be scaled to the needs of the meeting or the organization. You'll learn how to better prepare for, participate in, and lead library board meetings. By doing so, you'll help support excellent library service in your community or region through better board governance.About the PresenterTodd Brand, M.A., PRP is an expert in meeting rules. Todd's background and training in organizational leadership span over twenty years. Todd currently serves as a school board Trustee for one of Canada's fastest growing school divisions. His education and wide experience cover many unique organizations and come together in his ability to coach, lead and train others for organizational effectiveness and his ability to provide exceptional parliamentary services. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/airdrie/meeting-procedure-and-effectiveness-training-for-library-boards/100001987355699395 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Airdrie - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Airdrie Public Library - **lat**: 51.28585 - **long**: -114.014277 - **full address**: Airdrie Public Library, 101-805 Main Street SW, Airdrie, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meeting Procedure and Effectiveness Training for Library Boards - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Meeting+Procedure+and+Effectiveness+Training+for+Library+Boards&date=Thu%2C+14+May%2C+2026+at+09%3A30+am&bg=1 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meeting Procedure and Effectiveness Training for Library Boards being held? - **A:** Meeting Procedure and Effectiveness Training for Library Boards takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Airdrie Public Library, 101-805 Main Street SW, Airdrie, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Meeting Procedure and Effectiveness Training for Library Boards? - **A:** Meeting Procedure and Effectiveness Training for Library Boards is organized by Public Library Services Branch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Meeting Procedure and Effectiveness Training for Library Boards is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Airdrie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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