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 KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS
About KAP
The Kentucky Association of Parliamentarians, a nonprofit organization, was chartered in 1978 as a constituent division of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP). NAP, organized in 1930, is the oldest and largest professional non-profit association of parliamentarians in the world. NAP is divided into eight districts. KAP is in District 2.
The object of this association (KAP Bylaws) shall be:
1. Bring into closer relationship the parliamentarians of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
2. Encourage interest and education in parliamentary law and to promote the educational
programs of NAP
3. Stimulate and assist in the formation of chartered units
4. Further the purposes of NAP and to uphold its ethics.
KAP provides educational workshops in parliamentary procedure at its annual meeting. These workshops are open to the public. Additional workshops may also be scheduled. Check the events calendar for a list of upcoming workshops.
KAP Officers
KAP officers are elected at the annual meeting in the odd numbered years.
Officers for 2011-2013
President, Ruth Ryan, PRP ryan8980@bellsouth.net
Vice President, Belma McClaskey, RPRP
Secretary, Mary Lou Chester, RP
Treasurer, Barbara Davis
Membership in KAP
Membership in KAP is through Unit membership or individually as a member-at-large. Membership in Units or KAP is not limited to residents of Kentucky. Student members of Units are not considered active members. Individuals preparing for NAP membership can join KAP.
How to Become a Member of KAP
To become a member of KAP, an individual is required to have membership in NAP. Any NAP member may join KAP. To qualify for membership in NAP one must demonstrate a basic knowledge of parliamentary law and its application by passing a membership examination prepared and administered by NAP. A sample exam may be downloaded from the NAP website. More information at, link: site-membertypes
To achieve the Registered Parliamentarian (RP) designation a member demonstrates a more thorough knowledge of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised by passing the NAP 5-part registration examination. More information at, link: site-membertypes Registered Parliamentarians.
To achieve the Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP) designation, a RP member shall demonstrate at a NAP two-day Professional Qualifying Course ability to preside, serve as a meeting parliamentarian, and teach parliamentary procedure. More information at, parliamentarians.org/membertypes.php
A Retired Professional Registered Parliamentarian designation is the initials, PRP-R.
KAP Bylaws
KAP Bylaws are an adopted set of rules that define its structure and its internal governance.
Workshops, Study Groups, Speakers
KAP, the Units, and individual members are willing to conduct workshops, help organize study groups, or serve as speakers. Remuneration for such services is negotiable. NAP may be contacted when the service of a Professional Registered Parliamentarian is required.
NAP Official Publication
The official publication National Parliamentarian (NP) is published quarterly. Members receive the NP by virtue of NAP membership. It is available to nonmembers on a subscription basis.
NAP Official Emblem and Pin
The Mace, the symbol of authority in democratic government, is the official emblem and pin
How and Whom to Contact in KAP
President: Ruth Ryan, PRP
ryan8980@bellsouth.net
Public Relations Chairman, Mary J. Mullins, PRP-R
mullinsm@insightbb.com
KAP Units (3)
Central Kentucky Unit
Lexington, Kentucky
Martha Poe, PRP-R (Contact person),
mpoe@bigcountry.us
Unit was organized 1985
Meets on call.
Louisville Unit
Belma McClaskey, PRP-R, President
Louisville, Kentucky
Unit was organized 1966
Meets monthly, 3rd Saturday
Mary Mullins Research Unit of Registered Parliamentarian
Mary J. Mullins, PRP-R, President mullinsm@insightbb.com
Louisville, Kentucky
Unit was organized June 9, 1984, Lexington, Kentucky.
Meetings: Twice Yearly, Spring and Fall
Officers: Elected in the even numbered years
Officers for 2010-1012
President, Mary J. Mullins, PRP-R
Vice President, Mary Lou Chester, RP
Secretary/Treasurer, Evelyn Bowles
Events Calendar
* KAP Board of Directors Dinner Meeting, Friday, May 11, 2012, 5:30 pm, Blue Horse Restaurant,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
* Mary Mullins Research Unit of Registered Parliamentarians meeting, Friday, May 11, 2012,
Blue Horse Restaurant, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209,
immediately following the KAP Board of Directors Dinner Meeting.
Inquiries: Mary J. Mullins, PRP-R, President MMRURP
502.937.1101
* KAP Annual Convention, Saturday, May 12, 2012, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, Big Spring Country Club,
5901 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY, 40205.
Darlene Allen,PRP, NAP District Two Director will present a workshop entitled,
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE: LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT?.
The public is invited.
Registration fee, including lunch: $30.00
Mail check, payable to KAP, to: Barbara Davis,
1604 Slyvan Way, Louisville, KY 40205-2460
Inquiries: Ruth Ryan, PRP, President, 502.8952882
• Workshop - Chaos Prevention Tools, Saturday, May 19, 2012
9700 Stonestreet Road, Louisville, KY 40272, Fee: $15.00
For Information contact: Mary J. Mullins, PRP-R, at mullnsm@insightbb.com
• Mary Mullins Research Unit Meeting, Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Jewish Hospital Medical Center SW, Community Room
9700 Stonestreet, Louisville, Kentucky 40272
9:30 - 11:00 A.M. Lunch at Noon.
• KAP Board of Directors Meeting, Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Jewish Hospital Medical Center SW, Community Room
9700 Stonestreet, Louisville, Kentucky 40272
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Lunch at Noon.
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