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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.
Membership Renewal
Members may renew membership for 2009 through February 28, 2009. Membership notices have been mailed to members; renew using the return card included in the notice or renew online now.
"Minutes Made Easy" Online Course
 NAP has launched its online training program with the introductory course "Minutes Made Easy", a convenient and flexible online course that can provide secretaries of organizations and other minutes-takers with time-saving tips, knowledge of the proper content of minutes, and the information to help them prepare ahead of time and approach meetings with confidence.
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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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