A Bit of Personal News

I usually keep my private business quiet, but I thought I’d share this bit of news with you. At the end of July, I took the Registered Parliamentarian examination through the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) with the hopes of becoming a credentialed Registered Parliamentarian (RP). I found out recently that I passed the test, so I’m now an OFFICIAL RP!

So what’s involved with this? First, you must join NAP which requires an easy 40 question test on parliamentary procedure. Within NAP, there are two levels of credentialing: Registered Parliamentarian (RP) and Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP). The RP exam consists of two sections. The first section features 100 multiple choice questions while the second section includes five essay questions. You must score an 80% on each section in order to pass. A year after you become an RP, you are qualified to take the PRP exam. The PRP exam is much more involved, and travel is necessary because it involves in-person testing such as serving as a presiding officer for a meeting and presenting to a panel in addition to a written test.

I’d like to eventually become a PRP, but I’m hoping to get some experience under my belt first. My plan is to become a consultant in my local area and work with nonprofits, governments, and HOAs. So, if you’re in the Upstate of South Carolina, keep me in mind if you need a parliamentarian! I can also work virtually. I also have experience leading training on parliamentary procedure (in-person or virtual).