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SPEciAl SEcTioN NAP Training conference The 2020 NAP Training Conference is Going Virtual
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Yes, these are indeed unprecedented times in which we are living. But they also present a great opportunity to learn new things and connect with others in new ways.
Take, for example, the 2020 NAP Training Conference (NTC), which was to be in San Antonio, Texas, August 28-30. Due to the increased COVID-19 infection rates, NAP’s Board of Directors decided at a June 28, 2020 special meeting to conduct the conference virtually.
Feedback from members was a key factor in the Board’s decision. NAP surveyed members from the end of May until June 3, 2020. The goal: to determine the likelihood members who had been planning to attend prior to the pandemic would attend given the conditions in early June. (Since that time, infection rates have continued to increase, and new hot spots are emerging, two of which are San Antonio and Texas, in general). Here’s what the 864 respondents said:
As of this writing, there are several details to work out, including the new registration fees and final programming schedule. Those details should be finalized by mid-July and members will be informed by email.
The delivery format will be different, but attendees can be assured they will still have access to some of the best presentations and speakers in parliamentary practice. This holds true for the Leadership Conference. Conducted prior to the actual conference, this special event helps prepare current and prospective officers of our associations, units, and other organizations to be more effective, informed leaders.
RoNR 12th Edition launch
An exciting feature of this year’s NTC is the exclusive, official introduction of the 12th edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. That, too, will be held electronically. NAP President Darlene Allen and Robert’s Rules Association (RRA) President Martyn Redgrave, as well as members of the authorship team, will be on hand for the virtual festivities.
Thomas “Burke” Balch, PRP, Daniel Seabold, PRP, and Shmuel Gerber, PRP, will then present an in-depth review of the various changes made in the new edition.
Conference attendees are encouraged to pre-purchase the 12th edition and the new 3rd edition of RONR In Brief by August 1, 2020. NAP will ship the books prior to the September 1 publication date. This is possible because of the strong relationship between RRA and NAP. You will hear it, see it, and learn it here first!
Join us from the comfort of your home, office, local library, or wherever you have dependable internet access, and celebrate NAP’s 90th anniversary year and the release of the 12th edition – virtually. You will be glad you did!
We look forward to seeing you in August.!
Visit our website www.napconference.org for the most up-to-date schedule.
