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DFW Parliamentarians is a unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) chartered in March 2003 and is also affiliated with the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians(TSAP).
Each meeting of the group follows the standard order of business in Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR) for unit business, and includes an educational program from RONR presented by a member or guest. This format provides each member the opportunity to both learn, share experiences and practice parliamentary procedure.
From time-to-time the unit conducts a series of classes for preparation respects the NAP entrance exam
Anyone who wishes to learn Parliamentary Procedure in the intimate, relaxed, enjoyable and fun atmosphere of the DFW unit, please join us. Or,if you are seeking a qualified Parliamentarian to serve your organization, you're in the right place
Meetings:
Every second Monday of the Month at 7:00 p.m.
Location:
3525 Racquet Club Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Cost:
$20 annual - all categories of membership
(Guests and Visitors always welcome at no charge)
Benefits:
1. learning the basics of parliamentary procedure
(I've been elected - now what?)
2. continuous education in parliamentary procedure
3. opportunity to serve community
4. network with other parliamentarians
5. improvement of parliamentary skills
Publications:
In addition to monthly newsletters, the National Association of Parliamentarians has an extensive list of publications and study materials for sale. The unit has a library of selected materials available to members
Officers:
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Parliamentarian
Members:
9
Educational:
Subjects span all areas of parliamentary procedure and related topics including Protocol, Bylaws, Board of Directors,Executive committee, Program Planning, Voting, Teaching Techniques, Parliamentarian responsibilities, Delegate responsibilities, Meeting Management, Parliamentary Terminology, Public Relations, Committees, Workshops that Work, Effective Communication, Conventions, Historian, Meeting Planning, Handling a Main Motion, Order of Business, Thirteen Ranking Motions, Rules Governing Organizations, Subsidiary Motion to Amend, Meeting Procedure for Condominium and Homeowner Associations and the like.
How to contact us:
Call Karen Wiegman at 972 263-6068 or e-mail her at karenwiegman@juno.com
Plan to attend one of our meeting or ask about a qualified Parliamentarian to serve your organization
Documents for Download:
Membership Application
By-laws
Standing Rules
DFW Parliamentarian Officer List
Newspaper Article
Library Inventory
This page was updated in March 2011
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