Join us for our 2025 convention. We will be electing Executive leadership positions, Judicial Committee and Delegates for the LNC convention happening in Grand Rapids May 21-26, as well as give an over view of what we've been up to this year. Cash bar and lunch will be available.
Convention Agenda
9:30 – 10:00 AM – Arrival and Registration
10:00 – 10:10 AM – Call to Order
Credentials check
Reading of convention rules
Adoption of agenda
10:10 – 10:15 AM – Election of Convention Chair and Secretary
10:15 – 10:35 AM – State of the Party Update
Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer
10:35 – 11:00 AM – Technology & Strategy Update
11:45 – 12:45 PM – Bylaws and SOP Review
Proposed amendments
Social Media & PR SOP review
Ratification motion
12:45 – 1:30 PM – Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:00 PM – Executive Committee Elections
2:00 – 2:30 PM – Judicial Committee Elections
2:30 – 3:00 PM – Delegate Elections (“Election of Electors”)
3:00 – 3:15 PM – Lifetime Membership Recognition
3:15 – 3:30 PM – Afternoon Break
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Guest Speaker (TBD, suggested: Pat Ford)
4:00 – 4:30 PM – Open Networking & Breakout Sessions
Appendix A: Rules of Order
This Convention will operate under Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, as adopted by the LPME Executive Committee.
Key Guidelines:
-Motions must be seconded (unless stated otherwise)
-Each speaker is limited to 2 minutes per contribution
-Any decision of the Chair may be appealed
-A 2/3 vote is required for platform amendments and public-facing policy adoption (per LPME SOP)
Appendix B:
-Relevant Bylaw Highlights
-Elections: Officers, Region Representatives, and Committee seats are elected by majority vote
-Judicial Committee: Five members, final interpretive body unless reversed by a 2/3 Convention vote
-Convention Authority: Biennial conventions govern officer elections, bylaw updates, and platform ratification
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