From the Editor The year 2024 stands to be a year of being present, and being our best self. And, knowing parliamentary procedure ensures that any individual’s moment in time—to be heard— is respected and not interrupted or silenced. So, where are the NP writers? I thank the writers of NP’s Fall and Winter issue for contributing. We are only as good as those who “pay it forward” and share with NAP collective ideas, thoughts, and knowledge about parliamentary procedure. Of note, I welcome a new NP writer, Tannis Nelson, who writes about units, the core of NAP. I also welcome another new NP writer, Ronald Reed, who writes about the annoying “So Moved.” David Mezzera is a frequent NP writer who has contributed to the Fall and now Winter issue. A look at the NP old publications shows his breadth of knowledge and his love (hopefully) of writing for the NP. Jonathan Jacobs is also a frequent NP writer, and we are grateful for his article, “When was the Bylaw Adopted?” Enjoy curated photos from the NAP 44th Biennial Convention included in this issue. Please use this link if you would like to order any of the photos taken during this time. parliamentarians.smugmug.com. I would love to know why NAP members love (or like) parliamentary procedure. Please send your thoughts (no longer than 30 words please) to npeditor@nap2.org. As always, please send article submissions to that address as well. All for now. Traci Bransford-Marquis, PRP Editor, npeditor@nap2.org
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