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The National Association of Parliamentarians, founded in 1930, is the largest non-profit organization of professional parliamentarians in the world. Headquartered in Independence, Missouri, the association helps organizations of all sizes conduct business efficiently through education and advocacy of effective meeting procedures and the accreditation of meeting professionals.
2008 National Training Conference
Explore effective meeting management and other parliamentary topics in depth at the 2008 National Training Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia, from September 10-12, 2008.
 The conference includes thirty workshops from which to choose, a plenary session featuring a presentation on the American electoral process, and opportunities to meet and interact with other conference participants. The ocean is just steps from the hotel door, and Virginia Beach offers numerous restaurants and other sights to enjoy during your visit.
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[Online registration available in late May]
NAP Online Store Open
 The updated NAP online store, with an expanded catalog of reference and educational materials, is now available on the NAP Web site. Browse the catalog and securely complete your purchase online.
What is Parliamentary Procedure?
Although many people are familiar with the title of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, few know that it is the most widely used book on parliamentary procedure in the United States, and that the book is used by organizations ranging from homeowners' associations to school boards to Fortune 500 boards of directors.
Parliamentary procedure defines how a democratic organization works—how its members make decisions, how its leaders run the organization to meet the needs of its members, and the rights of members and non-members. Parliamentary procedure is vital to the fair operation of governments, corporations, charities, churches, and other organizations operating on democratic principles. The National Association of Parliamentarians works with organizations and individuals to educate them on fair and effective meeting procedures, and provides services and products to organizations that need help.
Learn more about parliamentary procedure by exploring the NAP Web site.
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