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• AIP February 2026 Learning Series

  • When
    02/23/2026
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    8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
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  AIP Learning Series
  Monday, February 23, 2026

  Virtual Workshop - 8:00 PM EDT

  
  

  Parliamentary Procedure by the Numbers

  Mark Desrosiers, DMD, CP, RP

  This interactive 75-minute workshop will cover parliamentary procedure from the view of mathematics, including:

  

  • How many persons can preside at a meeting?
  • How many motions can be immediately pending at a time under RONR? Under AIPSC? 
  • How many ways are there to close debate under RONR? Under AIPSC?
  • How many privileged motions are in AIPSC? In RONR?
  • How many incidental motions are in AIPSC? But how many are there if you include the "others"? What about RONR?
  • What is the number of steps in making a motion in RONR? In AIPSC?
  • What are the Specific Purpose Main motions in AIPSC (and how many are there)?
  • What is (or isn't) parliamentary procedure calculus? Or is it just algebra? 

  Questions and answers will be taken both during and at the end of the workshop.

  This workshop is approved for 1.5 CEUs on behalf of the National Association of Parliamentarians for NAP credential renewal

  About the Speaker:

  Mark Desrosiers is a past Speaker of the Connecticut State Dental Association, serves as the parliamentarian for the American Association of Endodontists, and serves as a town moderator for Columbia, Connecticut.  He is a founding member of the Dental Chapter of AIP and served as its first President.  His interest in parliamentary procedure is based on making meeting more effective.  To that end he enjoys learning about, and teaching others how run better meetings.

  To Register:

  This is a free workshop for AIP members. Register by clicking the link below.

  In order to attend, you must log in and register. To receive NAP CEU credit, you must supply your NAP member number when registering and leave your camera on when attending live.

  The link to join the workshop will be sent out the day of the seminar.
  

  Registrants will receive a link to the recording and any handouts approximately two weeks following the workshop.

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• AIP 2026 Presiding Practicum

  • Start
    03/15/2026
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  • End
    04/30/2026
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  • Location
    Zoom

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  AIP 2026 Presiding Practicum

  March 15 - April 28, 2026

  Online (Central Time)

  Choose the Level and Time That Fits You

  Members may register for any level and any scheduled session time that aligns with their goals. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced sessions are distinct experiences, each with its own expectations and learning outcomes.

  • Beginner sessions focus on foundational presiding skills using both Robert’s Rules of Order and the AIP Standard Code. Choose this level if you have limited presiding experience, you are not confident about the presiding experience you have, or if you want very precise instruction to help prepare for a credentialing exam. This level focuses on main and subsidiary motions, with a few privileged motions (recess and adjourn) also covered. 

  • Intermediate sessions concentrate on presiding under the participant’s chosen authority, with progressively more complex procedural challenges. Point of Order, Appeal, Suspend the Rules, Reconsider, and Secondary Amendments are covered, along with other incidental motions make an appearance at this level.

  • Advanced sessions still concentrate on the participant’s chosen authority, with progressively more complex procedural and leadership challenges. Bring Backs (RONR) and Specific Purpose Main Motions (AIPSC) are in this level, which can sometimes focus on the theory of parliamentary procedure as much as the presiding.

  Who Should Attend

  These practicums are ideal for those who:

  • Are new to presiding and want structured, low-pressure practice

  • Preside occasionally and want to build fluency and confidence

  • Are preparing for leadership roles, teaching, or professional work

  • Want targeted feedback rather than lecture-based training

  • Are preparing for a credentialing exam where presiding or script-writing skills will be tested

   C.J. Cavin, CPP-T, PRP

  General Coordinator

  Kay Crews, CPP-T
  Facilitator Coordinator

  Registration

  To register, click the gray “Register” box on the left (scroll all the way to the bottom of the list of cohort options) and select the cohort(s) you wish to attend.

  • Each cohort (three classes with one instructor): $210

  • Cohort size is limited to about 10 participants

  Payment options

  • Credit Card: Register and pay online

  • Check: Make payable to American Institute of Parliamentarians and mail to
    121 State Street, Albany, NY 12207

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• Certified Parliamentarian Exam Application (June 2026)

  • Start
    06/08/2026
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  • End
    06/19/2026
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  2026 Certified Parliamentarian Application, Examination and Certification 

  Examination Window	Application Deadline
  June 8-19, 2026	April 17, 2026

  Congratulations! Your decision to seek certification is important.

  To help you, AIP has prepared this registration process.  It includes the following:

  • Accrediting Department Policies for Written Examinations for Certified Parliamentarian, available for review here.
    
  • An application for this examination and payment information, available by clicking Register
  • An activity points calculation form, for submission with the examination application. The activity points form is viewable within the registration process and can also be found here.
    

  *Please be aware that the date and time proposed for the exam, and monitor's name and contact information will be required for registration.

  Activity points must be turned in one week prior to the opening of the Examination Date or the examination will be cancelled and fees will be forfeited. Questions about these policies may be addressed to accrediting@aipparl.org.

  The written examination consists of three parts:

  1. Multiple-choice questions
     
  2. Short-answer questions
     
  3. Narrative scripting exercise (you are given a series of actions/activities and must demonstrate your knowledge of the correct language to achieve the result requested)
     

  Important information:

  • Each part is taken separately. Once completed, you cannot return to a prior part of the exam. 
    
  • A short break of up to 15 minutes is permitted between parts. 
    
  • The exam must be taken in one sitting.
    
  • There is a one-hour time limit for each section.
    
  • Retakes of individual sections are not permitted.
    
  • Activity points are reviewed by the Accrediting Department; additional documentation may be required. 
    

  The Accrediting Department determines whether the requirements for certification have been met. You may not use the “Certified Parliamentarian” or “CP” designations until you have been officially notified of your certification.

  Thank you again for you interest in parliamentary certification. If you need further assistance, contact the AIP Accrediting Department at accrediting@aipparl.org.

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• AIP 2026 Virtual Spring Practicum

  • Start
    06/12/2026
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    11:00 AM
  • End
    06/14/2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    143

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  AIP Spring Practicum

  June 12-14, 2026
  Offered Virtually

  Build on your knowledge and explore advanced concepts on parliamentary procedure and artificial intelligence through an immersive, interactive online learning experience, as well as practicing your presiding skills — all from the comfort of your home. The 2026 Spring Virtual Practicum will start on Friday, June 12, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. Each session will be followed by the always-popular presiding lab sessions.

  Recordings and handouts will be available for those who register. 

  

  Register

  Register by clicking the grey "Register" box on the left. In order to select the member rate, you must login. 

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• 2026 Annual Session

  • Start
    07/29/2026
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/01/2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town • San Diego, CA | Virtual

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  Log in to secure your member pricing.

  2026 Hybrid ANNUAL SESSION
  

  July 29–August 1, 2026
  Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town
  San Diego, CA (In Person) | Zoom (Virtual)

  Join colleagues from across the country for AIP’s premier annual event, featuring workshops, networking, accreditation opportunities, and more.
  

  The 2026 Annual Session will be a hybrid event, with in-person attendees gathering at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town, and those who can't be there in person joining via Zoom.

  The pre-Annual Session Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday morning, July 29. The Annual Session will begin the afternoon of Wednesday, July 29 and conclude Saturday afternoon, August 1. On Sunday, August 2, the post-Annual Session Board Meeting will occur in the morning. 

  Registration Fees

  Early-Bird AIP Members (through June 9, 2026)

  • In Person:  $425 
  • Virtual: $275 

  Early-Bird Non-AIP Members — first year's membership included in fee (through June 9, 2026)

  • In Person:  $525
  • Virtual: $375

  AIP Members (after June 9, 2026)

  • In Person:  $450 
  • Virtual: $300 

  Non-AIP Members — first year's membership included in fee (after June 9, 2026)

  • In Person:  $550
  • Virtual: $400

  Students
  

  • AIP Members In Person: $175 
  • AIP Members Virtual: $75 
  • Non-AIP Members In Person: $199
  • Non-AIP Members: $99 Virtual

  Hotel Reservations:

  AIP Annual Meeting

  Start Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

  End Date: Sunday, August 02, 2026

  Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town for 209.00 USD per night 
    
     Last Day to Book : Sunday, June 28, 2026
    
    To make your reservation Click Here:

  Book your group rate for AIP Annual Meeting  

  For more information, contact 2026 the Annual Session Coordinators:

  C.J. Cavin, JD, CPP-T, PRP
  Shawn Paine, JD, CP-T, PRP

  annualsession@aipparl.org  

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• Certified Professional Parliamentarian Exam Application (August 2026)

  • Start
    07/30/2026
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  • End
    08/01/2026
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  • Location
    San Diego, CA
  • Spaces left
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  Annual Session

  Certified Professional Parliamentarian Application

  Application Deadline	Examination Window
  June 5, 2026	July 30 - August 1, 2026 (at Annual Session, San Diego)

  1. The AIP Accrediting Department Policies for Oral Examinations for Certified Professional Parliamentarian (click here);

  1. An application for this examination and payment information, available by clicking Register; and

  1.  An activity points calculation form, for submission with the examination application. The activity points form is viewable within the registration process and can also be found here.

  Congratulations! Your decision to seek certification is important.

  To help you, AIP has compiled this package. It includes the following:

  Certification requires more than achieving a passing score on the examination. It also requires obtaining 30 hours of activities in three categories within the parliamentary profession. All activities must be fully documented. For example, activity as an instructor will be documented with a printed program or other supporting material verifying the activity, dates, and content. If you pass the examination and have documented your 30 activity points to the satisfaction of the Accrediting Department, you will be officially notified of your certification. 

  The Accrediting Department determines whether the requirements for certification have been met. You may not use the “Certified Professional Parliamentarian” or “CPP” designations until you have been officially notified that the credential has been awarded.

  Thank you again for your interest in parliamentary certification. If you need further assistance, contact the AIP Accrediting Department at accrediting@aipparl.org.

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