NAPEF: Creating a Firm Foundation for Education

The NAP Educational Foundation’s (NAPEF) Fundraising Committee is dedicated to creatively raising funds to support parliamentary education. Today we ask you, “What can we do to support your Association’s education programs?”

Think about the following questions: • Has your association been able to meet during the pandemic? • Are you meeting virtually, or have you been on hold? • Are you planning an association meeting this year? Virtually, or in person? • What has been most frustrating for your association during this time?

Have you been sending newsletters or other communication to your members? Have your members been attending NAP virtual education events? Do you have a website? A Facebook page? Would you like an article for your newsletter?

Some of the questions posed are relatively simple and some are a little more involved and might require additional resources.

Are you aware that NAPEF provides grants for associations to present innovative educational programs? The foundation underwrote a multi-day presiding workshop in Hawaii. It backed a comprehensive program on governing documents for the San Antonio, Texas, Unit, and then later provided the same program for the 2019 NAP Convention. Is this something your association might be interested in?

Do you realize the foundation helped financially with the 2020 virtual NTC, and is now providing funds to bring a virtual NAP convention to you? NAPEF is providing funds for updates to RONR 12th Edition for NAP’s educational materials.

Did you know that the foundation provides different NAP dues scholarships for students and younger members? We are always looking for associations and units to help us publicize these scholarships to encourage young people to study parliamentary procedure. Over the years, these student members have become leaders in state associations, and some at NAP level, as well.

Congratulations to the recipients of NAP dues scholarships sponsored by NAPEF for 2021: Peter Klapes, recipient of the Alice Ragona Memorial Youth Scholarship; Bryan McDowell, recipient of the Young Professional Dues Scholarship; and, Cody McCain, PRP, recipient of the Young Professional Dues Scholarship.

Testimonials from each winner, and scholarship and grant forms, are available at www.napef.org.

The NAP Educational Foundation supports innovative parliamentary education. Make plans to apply for a grant to support your association’s education programs. And remember, NAPEF asks for your support. Give a donation today!