NAP Youth Committee: Keepers of the Democratic Process – Next Chapter

NAP YoUTH coMMiTTEE

Keepers of the Democratic Process – Next Chapter

Youth is always trending with the Youth Committee (YC)! Igniting a passion for parliamentary procedure in young people is our mission. According to the National Association of Parliamentarians Bylaws, Article IX, Section 1. H., the Youth Committee shall:

1. encourage participation by youth in the programs of the NAP; 2. develop methods of attracting and retaining youth in NAP; 3. promote partnerships and increased involvement in joint ventures with other youth organizations in support of their parliamentary and leadership development programs; and 4. work cooperatively with the

NAP Educational Foundation to promote youth activities.

The National Association of Parliamentarians partners with various youth organizations that host regular competitions at local, state, and national events, and these competitions are an excellent tool for recruiting prospective young members to NAP. The committee works with the following youth organization partners: Business Professionals of America (BPA), Future Business Leaders of America/ Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA/PBL), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Health Professional (HOSA), and SkillsUSA.

Today’s youth represent the next chapter of “Keepers of the Democratic Process.” They are beginning the work of building new relationships— drawing members of NAP together within and across cities, states, and countries. One youth member wrote:

“The teamwork that goes into parliamentary procedures has been the best part of what I enjoy the most. Being surrounded by such a talented group of similarly motivated individuals has been tremendously empowering. Even when things do not go our way, the mistakes we make as a team have helped me to be comfortable with my shortcomings as we work to grow and succeed.” — Jonathan Giese, FBLA Washington State

The Next Chapter Campaign will launch in June 2020. The goal of the campaign is to increase the number of youth group affiliations,