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What is a Parliamentarian?
A full explanation of the role of a parliamentarian. Who, what, when, and where! What is a Parliamentarian?
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We want to be Your 2021 Parliamentary Resource!
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM CSAP Greetings from Gail E. Lover, PRP, CSAP Parliamentarian 2020-2022 We Want to be Your 2021 Parliamentary Resource! Do you find yourself wondering …? In 2021, What Happens to Business Left Unresolved in 2020? The New Year is here! What happens now to the business that Read more…
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December 2020 Poem
DECEMBER 2020 It’s that Time of Year! Celebrations abound! Clatter and laughter Float all around! It’s recess from work. It’s amending our day. Time to strike and insert The language of play! Meeting with friends And those never met To confer and exchange And sing songs, I bet! I move Read more…
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LOOK-OUT for the Next Call! Meanwhile…Last Call: November 15, 2020
CSAP Vice-President Kimo Gandall, PRP, led a well-attended on-line class beginning at 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 15, 2020, to prepare individuals to take the NAP membership examination. Why is that worthwhile? Well. Have you ever had something to say at a business or policy meeting but didn’t or couldn’t Read more…
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CSAP Held Its First Virtual Annual Meeting on October 3, 2020
CSAP’s 2020 Annual Meeting on October 3 was a wonderful opportunity to gather together. Fifty-six CSAP members and friends attended this meeting, with 44 attendees eligible to vote. Members considered and voted on proposed bylaw and standing rule amendments and for a new CSAP leadership team. CSAP’s board of directors Read more…
Events
CSAP 2021 Annual Meeting, Oct 22-24, Fresno Information
CSAP 74th Annual Meeting Friday-Sunday, October 22-24, 2021 Via Zoom video conference Due to the continuing concern of COVID-19, the Board voted that, in an abundance of caution, the Annual Meeting will be held online via Zoom video conferencing. Parliamentary Workshops, Games, Study Groups, and More! You Are Invited! Read more…
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CSAP 2019 Annual Meeting Recap
The 72nd session of CSAP’s annual meeting convened on Saturday, October 19 at the Biltmore Hotel & Suites in Santa Clara, California, with Vice-President Esther presiding due to absence of President James Stewart. At the opening bell, 23 members were present. After brief introductions, the session began with a memorial Read more…
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CSAP 2019 Online Educational Institute
May 11, 2019 This event is free, but signup via EventBrite RSVP is required. The link to register for this event is now live: REGISTER HERE This will be a combined Sierra Area and Pacific Area hosted Educational Institute. The meeting will be held using Zoom video conferencing. One (1) Read more…
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CSAP 2018 Annual Meeting Recap
November 2018 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT James H. Stewart, PRP My fellow Parliamentarians. Well, once more into the breach dear friends. It is an honor and a privilege to serve, for the 4th time, as your President. My management style is to get good people, give them clear goals, Read more…
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CSAP 2017 Annual Meeting Recap
Our 70th CSAP Annual Meeting was held at the beautiful Embassy Suites in Sacramento next to the Tower Bridge and Sacramento River. We were off to a rousing start on Friday evening with David Mezzera’s interactive education workshop on “The Meeting from H.E.L.L.” Participants were waving their stop signs on Read more…