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National Parliamentarian—Past Issues
A partial list of past issues of the National Parliamentarian appears below.
Fourth Quarter 2009 Features

Changing a Previous Decision
Shmuel Gerber, PRP
The New IRS Form 990 and Its Effect on Nonprofit Governance
Michael E. Malamut, JD, PRP
(See Note below for a correction to this article.)
Laying Our Orders of the Day on the Table
Evan A. Lemoine
Index of NP Articles by Title: 2008–2009
Note: In the fourth paragraph of the first page of Mr. Malamut's article, the third sentence, "The tax year is an organization's fiscal year, which according to IRS can start on the first of any month except December.", is incorrect. It should read, "The tax year is an organization's fiscal year, which according to IRS can start on the first of any month except January, or the calendar year, starting January 1."
Third Quarter 2009

A Quick and Accurate Count
Jonathan Jacobs, PRP
Sample Bylaw Provisions for Overriding the Default Provisions of the 2008 Model Nonprofit Corporation Act, Part II
Michael E. Malamut, JD, PRP
“I’ll send my proxy”
Roger G. Hanshaw, PRP, and Robert B. Fish
Seize the Minutes
Harry S. Rosenthal, JD, PRP
Motion Guide for Minute Taking
Michael Swift, PRP
The Best Method Yet Devised?
Eli Mina, PRP
Four Steps to Speaking Effectively
Charles Burdg, RP
Second Quarter 2009
Sample Bylaw Provisions for Overriding the Default Provisions of the 2008 Model Nonprofit Corporation Act, Part I
Michael E. Malamut, JD, PRP
Parliamentary Possibilities with Students
Evan A. Lemoine
Be Sure and Get All the Information
Thomas J. Gmeinder, PRP
The Minutiae of Minutes Taking – The Value of Procedure
Eli Merchant, PRP
Four Fuzzy Myths
Kim Goldsworthy, PRP
The Top 10 Traits of a Professional Parliamentarian
W. Craig Henry, PRP
The PRP and the PDC
C. Alan Jennings, PRP
First Quarter 2009
Abbate's Basic Exam Cram
Doris Abbate, PRP
Online Voting With Robert's Blessing
Nancy Sylvester, PRP
Tax Information for Very Small Nonprofit Organizations
Michael E. Malamut, JD, PRP
Issues of Concern to Parliamentarians Raised by the 2008 Revision of the Model Nonprofit Corporation Act
Michael E. Malmut, JD, PRP
Nominations and the Nominating Committee
Ann Guiberson, PRP
The Power of One Lone Member
Lorenzo Cuesta, RP
Fourth Quarter 2008
Issues of Concern to Parliamentarians Raised by the 1988 Revised Model Nonprofit Corporation Act
Michael Malamut, JD, PRP
Proxies
Steve Glanstein, PRP
Third Quarter 2008
Features:
Issues of Concern to Parliamentarians Raised by the 1952 Model Nonprofit Corporation Act
Michael Malamut, JD, PRP
Voting Variations
Paul McClintock, PRP
Orders of the Day
Ruth S. Ryan, PRP
How does Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief differ from The Standard Code?
John D. Stackpole, PRP
Second Quarter 2008
Features:
Summary of Sources of State Nonprofit Corporation Laws
Michael Malamut, JD, PRP
It May Be Better to Say NO
Eli Mina, PRP
Appendicitis from an Argentina Condominium Meeting
Steve Glanstein, PRP
Speaking in Debate: Finishing the Job
Jay Maynard, PRP
Show, Don’t Tell: Use a Flowchart
Kim Goldsworthy, PRP
First Quarter 2008
Features:
ABA Code Revision Raises Concerns for Democracy and Parliamentary Law in Nonprofits
Michael E. Malamut, PRP, and Thomas J. Balch, PRP
New Parliamentary Organization Formed: The American College of Parliamentary Lawyers
Jim Slaughter, PRP
New IRS Nonprofit “E-postcard” Filing Requirements
Michael E. Malamut, PRP
A Tribute to William J. Evans, JD, PRP
Henry M. Robert III, PRP
Fourth Quarter 2007
Features:
There Are So Many Rules!
Maurice Henderson, PRP
An Election Missed
Jonathan Jacobs, PRP
Versions of Bylaws Floating Around
Kim Goldsworthy, PRP
Another Look at Scope of Notice
Eli Mina, PRP
Clicking Your Way to Effective Meetings
Nancy Sylvester, PRP
Third Quarter 2007
Features:
Reflections on Public Misunderstandings of Parliamentary Procedure
Henry M. Robert III, PRP
The Parliamentarian's Role as a Strategic Thinker
Nancy Sylvester, PRP
Should Meetings Be Tape Recorded?
Harry Rosenthal, PRP
Seven More Myths of Parliamentary Procedure
Kim Goldsworthy, PRP
Second Quarter 2007
Features:
Protocol for Your Convention
John Noonan, PRP
Do You Know How to Handle a Substitute for a Substitute?
Ron Stinson, PRP
Electionitis
Jean Stallings, PRP
First Quarter 2007
Features:
Revising RONR - What We Can and Cannot Do
Henry M. Robert III, PRP
An Election Postponed
Jonathan Jacobs, PRP
NAP: What's In It for Me?
Joy Myers, PRP
Advanced Seminar Report
Steve Glanstein, PRP
Fourth Quarter 2006
Features:
E-Meetings: Pitfalls, Benefits, and Lessons Learned
Nancy Sylvester, PRP
Point of Order and Appeal
Solveiga Unger, PRP
Electronic Voting in Small and Large Assemblies
Loretta Simonson, PRP
Parliamentarians Thrive on E-mail Forum
Alan Jennings, PRP
Third Quarter 2006
Features:
Shhh! Executive Session is a Secret
Ann Rempel, PRP
So You Want to Be President?
Cynthia Mayo, PRP
There's Nothing Wrong with Having Options
Maurice Henderson, PRP
What To Do with Your Immediate Past President
Robert Fish
Scope of Notice
Gene Bierbaum, PRP
The Role of Precedent
Eli Merchant, PRP
Second Quarter 2006
Features:
For the Record—Roll Call Votes
Collette Collier Trohan, PRP
Make That Vote Public!
John Stackpole, PRP
Abstaining from Voting—It's in Your Interest
Harry S. Rosenthal, PRP
Ten Strategies to Develop a Client Base
Chris Dickey, PRP
Proactive Scripting for Presiding Officers
Eli Mina, PRP
First Quarter 2006
Features:
A Team is Not a Group of People
Joy Myers, PRP
The Device of Raising a Question of Privilege
Jonathan Jacobs, PRP
The Parliamentarian's Secret Weapon
Al Hamai, PRP
Fourth Quarter 2005: All-Education Issue
Features:
2005 Report on E-Meetings
2003—2005 NAP Education Committee
When Not to Decide
Roger G. Hanshaw, PRP
Secondary Motions and Solitaire
Jonathan M. Jacobs, PRP
True or False?
Solveiga Unger, PRP
What Makes a Successful Parliamentary Unit?
Ella Carlson, PRP
Third Quarter 2005: The Future of Parliamentary Procedure
Features:
College Parliamentarianism
Patrick Hardy, RP
Would Robert Endorse Electronic Voting?
Scott Whitney, RP
The Future of Parliamentary Procedure
Patrick Webb, M.A.
Commit to Professional Liability Insurance
Harry S. Rosenthal, PRP
Second Quarter 2005: Meeting and Convention Planning
Features:
Meeting Pitfalls
Mary L. Randolph, PRP
Negotiating a Convention Contract
Patricia E. Dolan, PRP
Time Constraints
Jonathan M. Jacobs, PRP
First Quarter 2005: Community Associations
Features:
Nurturing a Culture of Professionalism
Amelia J. Adair
Statutes and Procedures of Community Associations
Jim Slaughter, JD, PRP
How to Respond to an Ethics Complaint
M. Eugene Bierbaum, Ph.D., PRP
Review: Robert's Rules for Dummies
Jonathan M. Jacobs, PRP, CP
Nominations: The Great (Lack of) Debate
George Mervosh, III, PRP
Fourth Quarter 2004: All-Education Issue
Features:
Are There Further Nominations?
Roger G. Hanshaw, PRP
A Parliamentary Pickle
Eli Mina, M.Sc., PRP, CPP-T
The "Healed" Breach
Jonathan M. Jacobs, PRP
The Office of President-Elect
Ann Rempel, PRP, CPP-T
Teaching Lay on the Table
Solveiga Unger, PRP
To Fall to the Ground; To Die: What is the Difference?
Kim Goldsworthy, PRP
Third Quarter 2004: Parliamentary Careers
Features:
Getting Started
Chris Dickey, PRP
Working With Youth Professionally
Maurice S. Henderson, PRP
Just What Are You Selling?
Eli Mina, M.Sc., PRP, CPP-T
A Tale of Two Duties
Travis Barrick, PRP
The Municipal Clerk as Parliamentarian
Bob Baker, CMC
Why Be a Part-Time Parliamentarian?
Gerry Olsen, PRP
Review: RONR on CD-ROM
Robert J. Dolan, PRP
Education:
Thwarting the Thwarters of Deliberation
Paul E. McClintock, PRP
Taking From the Table
Jonathan M. Jacobs, PRP
Second Quarter 2004: Teaching Parliamentary Procedure
Features:
Take Five
Robert Schuck, PRP
Telling Isn't Teaching
Joy Myers, PRP
Teaching Parliamentary Procedure "Youthfully"
Jacob Gerber, PRP, CP
Breaking Down Barriers
Gail Knapp, Ph.D., PRP
Education:
Top Ten Myths of Parliamentary Procedure
Kim Goldsworthy, PRP
An Appealing Lesson Plan
Dollie McPartlin, PRP
First Quarter 2004: Focus on Boards
Features:
The Productive Board Member
Colette Collier Trohan, PRP, CPP-T
Are We Succeeding Ourselves?
Eli Mina, M.Sc., PRP, CPP-T
Responsible Board Governance Requires Self-Assessment
Nancy Sylvester, MA, PRP, CPP-T
Education:
Practical Advice from a Practicing Parliamentarian
Julia vonHaam, PRP
Use Unanimous Consent Wisely
Jeanette Williams, PRP
Terms of Office and the Conjunction Function
Jonathan M. Jacobs, PRP
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