Georgia Association of Parliamentarians

About GAP

The Georgia Association of Parliamentarians (GAP) is a statewide non-profit organization that provides experiences to help leaders in organizations conduct business efficiently and fairly.

GAP promotes leadership through education by teaching effective meeting procedures and advocating the accreditation of its members. The organization coordinates activities and educational opportunities for its members who fall into three categories: unit members who belong to three local units – Atlanta, Dogwood, and Georgia Registered, members-at-large, and youth groups. National Association of Parliamentarians® (NAP) members who are not associated with a unit may join GAP as members-at-large.

Objectives
  • Provide programs to advance the purposes of NAP and the educational program of the NAP education committee
  • Promote the growing interest in parliamentary rules in both public and private schools
  • Foster collaboration among parliamentarians in the state
  • Support the parliamentary activities of GAP members

Benefits of GAP Membership
With approximately 75 members throughout the state, GAP and its three units provide several opportunities:

  • Learn how to conduct a meeting effectively using parliamentary procedures.
  • Prepare for the membership examination.
  • Meet the requirements for becoming a credentialed member as a registered parliamentarian and professional registered parliamentarian.
  • Participate in lessons on parliamentary procedure using Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (10th Edition).
  • Engage in GAP workshops presented annually.




Learn more about parliamentary procedure by exploring the NAP Website.