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Welcome to Michigan State Association of Parliamentarians
The purpose of the Michigan State Association of Parliamentarians (MSAP) is to study, promote, teach, and disseminate the principles of parliamentary law. We are members of the National Association of Parliamentarians.
Our state membership includes parliamentarians from six local units and members at large from around the state and Canada.
Chartered in 1968, our units offer educational programs in parliamentary procedure and effective meeting managment for all kinds of organizations and for all ages. Our members serve their local communities as leaders of organizations and parliamentary advisors.
What Does A Parliamentarian Do?
A Parliamentarian can help your organization -
- Help you have effective, efficient meetings to achieve your goals.
- Assist in assessing current meeting effectiveness.
- Provide board training for officers and directors.
- Lead parliamentary workshops for members.
- Create scripts for leaders to use in presiding.
- Support bylaws committees.
- Help set up procedures for electronic meetings.
- Preside at contentious, challenging meetings.
- Prepare an educated opinion on parliamentary procedure.
Need Help Finding a Parliamentarian?
The National Association of Parliamentarian can help you find a credentialed parliamentarian in your geographic area. In Michigan, the Michigan State Association of Parliamentarians can connect you with somebody whose skills match your parliamentary needs. Contact us directly!
Or, your members can learn parliamentary skills by attending Units mentioned on this website. Educational opportunities are available online through MSAP and the National Association of Parliamentarians.
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