We are the Metairie Unit of Parliamentarians which is a division of the National Association of Parliamentarians and affiliated with the Louisiana Association of Parliamentarians. The object of group is to: * To bring into close cooperation, the Parliamentarians of the community for study and practice of parliamentary procedure; * To promote the objectives of the National Association of Parliamentarians; * To adhere to the ethics of that organization; * To promote the study of parliamentary proc …

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. There is no instructor in a Toastmasters meeting. Instead, members evaluate one another’s presentations. This feedback process is a key part of the program’s success. Meeting participants also give impromptu talks on assigned topics, conduct meetings and develop …