Unit Formation
NCAP encourages the formation of units within the membership of the association. Typically, units offer educational opportunities during their bi- monthly meetings. Often, a unit can address the special desires or needs of their members in a more frequent and informal manner than the state association. As a new member, you may be interested in forming an in-person unit in your community. NAP has excellent resources including a new unit kit and sample unit bylaws on their website: www.parliamentarians.org.
NCAP has a Standing Committee composed of individuals who are willing to assist you in your endeavors. Therefore, if you desire to consider forming a unit, please take the first step by contacting NCAP officially so we may be of assistance to you.
In accordance with the NAP bylaws, Article IV, Divisions, Section 8, B3: “A member of NAP may belong to any number of units. A member of NAP who is a member of a unit shall be a member of the association, if any, with which the unit is affiliated.” Article IV, Section 8, C2 states: A primary member of a unit shall be also a primary member of the association, if any, with which the unit is affiliated.
Tar Heel Electronic Unit
Contact: Tannis F. Nelson, PRP, Unit President, TFNelson@ec.rr.com
The Tar Heel Electronic Unit was chartered in 2018 to promote the study of parliamentary procedure and provide training to NAP members throughout North Carolina and elsewhere. As a member of NAP, you are invited to join The Tar Heel Electronic Unit as a primary or affiliate member. The Unit meets virtually bi-monthly on the second Monday at 7 PM via Zoom. The Meetings include a brief business meeting and an educational presentation, often providing CEUs to RPs and PRPs. Annual membership dues are $10.00 for primary and affiliate members.
The Charlotte Metro Parliamentarians Unit
Contact : Chanda L Wright, Unit President, missleigh513@gmail.com
The Charlotte Metro Parliamentarians Unit was chartered in 2022 to promote parliamentary procedure and support NAP members in Charlotte and the surrounding area. The Unit meets virtually bi-monthly via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the even-numbered months. As a member of NAP you are invited to join the Charlotte Metro Parliamentarians Unit. The meetings include a brief business meeting and an education session, often providing CEUs to RPs and PRPs. Annual membership dues are $25.00 for primary members, $15.00 for affiliate members, and $10.00 for provisional members.
Eastern Carolina Parliamentarians Unit
Contact: Lenita Umstead, Unit President, ecpnappresident@gmail.com
The Eastern Carolina Parliamentarians Unit (ECP) was chartered in March 2024 to support and offer opportunities to build parliamentary procedure knowledge in the eastern area of North Carolina. As a member of NAP you are invited to join the ECP. The unit meets virtually on a bi-monthly basis. Generally, the meetings include a brief business meeting and an educational presentation. The annual membership dues are $15.00 for primary members and $10 for affiliate members.
Greater Triangle Parliamentary Unit
Contact: Tiffany Yancey, JD, Unit President, presidentgtpu@gmail.com
The Greater Triangle Parliamentary Unit (GTPU) was chartered in 2024 to support the Triangle area of North Carolina regarding parliamentary procedure. As a member of NAP you are invited to join the GTPU. The Unit meets virtually on a bi-monthly basis. The meetings include a brief business meeting and an educational presentation, often providing CEUs to RPs and PRPs. Annual membership dues are $15.00 for primary members and $10.00 for affiliate members.
