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Call for Nominations for NAP Educational Foundation Trustee—2026

This is a call for nominations for the four NAP Educational Foundation trustee positions open in August 2026. Nominations must be made from Life Contributors of the NAP Educational Foundation.

The NAP Educational Foundation is making available many opportunities in youth leadership and education. The Foundation has also assisted in bringing to the biennial convention a representative from the youth partnerships by assisting with the costs associated with their leadership experience.

Trustees have also planned, implemented, and completed successful opportunities including Caribbean and Panama cruises, live auction and silent auctions and other fundraisers. The Foundation has sponsored the purchase of software allowing for web meetings and web education. The Foundation has provided grants for a consultant and evaluation software for the Credentialing Commission, educational materials, and many scholarships. The Foundation has sponsored educational opportunities including a Native American workshop held in Phoenix last year.

The trustees meet by teleconference in consultation for future activities. This group of leaders is very busy and dedicated to gaining funds for additional improvements to youth leadership and professional education advancement. If you know of an individual who is willing to dedicate time, money, and energy into completing the various projects of the Foundation, please send the names and brief bios to Ron Stinson, PRP, NAP Educational Foundation President by the dates appearing in the information indicated below and included on the NAP Educational Foundation website. (Nomination packet must be returned by April 1, 2026 to ronrstinson@aol.com)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Attend all trustee meetings which are held electronically and occasionally in person
Work in preparation for and at each NAPEF event
Solicit donations for the Annual NAPEF auction
Serve as a committee chairman and support the other committees
Actively promote the NAPEF among NAP members
Annually make a financial contribution to NAPEF

NAPEF Trustee Responsibilities and Consent Form
Responsibilities and Consent form 2026.p[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [112.6 KB]

NAPEF Trustee Qualifications Form
Qualifications Form2026.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [115.0 KB]

Grants awarded

$7,500 and $10,000 for NAP Virtual Conferences
$28,000 for NAP education materials instructional design and writing educational materials
$2,000 San Antonio, Texas Unit Parliamentary Institute
$3,000 to NAP for the Schoology program for the credentialing commission's exam testing.

With your help, the NAPEF will be able to continue to support NAP's work to develop outstanding education programs and products, encourage youth to learn and apply parliamentary procedure, and assist young professionals in continuing their study and application of parliamentary procedure.

Please contribute today!

Recognition

Contributing to the foundation to honor an outstanding member, special speakers, or outgoing officers is a wonderful way to ensure their legacy.

If you have any questions about becoming an active participant, either as a contributor or as a helper, contact Sandy Olson

Levels of Recognition for Contributions

Recognition Level	Amount
Foundation Contributor	$25 to $249
Foundation Supporter	250 to $499
Foundation Friend	$500 to $999
Life Contributor	$1,000 to $2,999
Sapphire Contributor	$3,000 to $4,999
Ruby Contributor	$5,000 to $9,999
Diamond Contributor	$10,000 to $12,299
Diamond and Sapphire Contributor	$13,000-$14,999
Diamond and Ruby Contributor	$15,000-$19,999
Double Diamond Contributor	$20,000-$29,999
Platinum	$30,000-$49,999
Titanium	$50,000 and up

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