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Volume 83, No. 1 ......... August 1, 2021 (Fall 2021) Volume 83, No. 2 ......November 1, 2021 (Winter 2022) Volume 83, No. 3 ....... February 1, 2022 (Spring 2022)

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Betty Turnstall, PRP

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Parliamentary Research Committee

Alison Wallis, PRP Rachel Glanstein, PRP Ann Homer, PRP Timothy Wynn, PRP, Parliamentarian

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From the Editor

The authors of “Features” this issue bring a variety of topics based on Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th Edition. The Q&A Team, composed of Alison Wallis, Ann Homer, Rachel Glanstein, and Timothy Wynn, address sticky questions about approving minutes, rules for small boards, and a non-member chairing a meeting remotely. Don’t miss our “Connections” section this issue. Learn about grants from the NAP Foundation, and the commitment essential for those who serve as credentialing commissioners.

As we approach the 2021 convention and election of new officers, this editor thanks President Darlene Allen for appointing such a knowledgeable NP Review Team: Assistant Editor Betty Tunstall, Dana Dickson, Ferial Bishop, and Ronald Dupart. Credit for the attractive layout of each issue is due Kansas City graphic designer Rosemary Holderby of Cole Design & Production.

Thank you to our authors, the hard-working NP team, and the members who have sent encouraging notes about the content and appearance of your magazine.