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NEXT GGEU MEETING

November 20, 2025

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J. Cherise Story, CPA, MBA, is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian credentialed by the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP). She currently serves as 1st Vice President of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians, President of the Bayshore Unit, and is a member of both the Green Gavel Electronic Unit and the Barbara Jordan Unit of Parliamentarians. She was recently appointed chair of the 2027 NAP Biennial Convention. Cherise previously served as coordinator of the NAP Leadership Conferences in 2024 and 2025, and on the District Six Administrative team under immediate past District Six Director Lucy Anderson. She serves as parliamentarian for the National Episcopal Church Women’s Board and recently completed a term as parliamentarian for the League of Women Voters of Houston upon becoming its Vice President of Voter Services. Her clients also include national and local organizations spanning youth, social, and political sectors.

With decades of leadership experience, including as president of a 1,000-member service organization, Cherise understands the power of parliamentary procedure to create clarity, fairness, and efficiency. Her work includes presiding at meetings, drafting and revising bylaws, issuing parliamentary opinions, and writing custom scripts. She frequently presents parliamentary workshops and has judged parliamentary competitions. Her corporate career spanned 40 years in financial services, audit, and corporate trust administration. A CPA with an MBA from the University of Wisconsin and a bachelor’s degree from Southern University, Cherise brings a unique blend of governance expertise and business insight to every engagement. She resides in Houston, Texas. "

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GGEU Mourns

Loss of Charter Member

The Honorable

Gladys Toney Bransford

Bransford Resolution Download.pdf

Brenda Kennedy, J.D., PRP

It is my honor and privilege to bring greetings on behalf of the Board of Directors and as the newly elected president of the Green Gavel Electronic Unit (GGEU)!

I am so excited to participate with our leadership team in providing a venue for learning opportunities to all who are interested in the furtherance of their education in parliamentary processes, skills development, and the practical application of those parliamentary skills that are discussed during our varied educational sessions. I look forward to being able to share my ideas, experience, and quest for excellence in the pursuit of parliamentary excellence.

This Board of Directors is committed to serving all members in their pursuit of all levels of parliamentary education and in providing valuable opportunities to further develop their abilities in the application and practice of parliamentary exercises and skills that will assist them in the practical application of the rules published in the most current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised while providing high-level opportunities for learning and the achievement of any level of education or credentialing that might be pursued. We pride ourselves in providing some of the most outstanding speakers available in the world of parliamentary education and in exposing our members to the most proven innovative and creative educational opportunities that will further enrich their learning opportunities. GGEU strives to provide the most outstanding educational opportunities available to all our members!

Our theme expresses our goal succinctly:

"The Green Gavel Education Unit...... Where Education Reigns"

Membership in GGEU is truly "a gift that just keeps on giving." In summary, "Welcome to Green Gavel........ Where Education Reigns!