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.
Piedmont Triad Parliamentary Unit
Contact: Irma M. Richardson, Unit President, ijmr82@gmail.com
The Piedmont Triad Parliamentary Unit (PTPU) was chartered in March 2024 to offer opportunities for members to enhance their knowledge of parliamentary procedure, develop their leadership skills, and engage in meaningful discussions in the Triad area of North Carolina (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point). Meetings are held virtually on the last Monday in the even months of the year at 7 PM. Generally, meetings begin with a brief business session followed by an educational presentation. The annual membership dues are $15.00 for primary members and $10.00 for affiliate members.
