Meet the people who guide our branch, find the committee where your skills can serve, and learn how NAACP units are governed.
Branch officers and the Executive Committee help turn the NAACP mission into organized local action, accountable governance, and sustained community advocacy.
Committees turn community concerns into organized action, programs and measurable progress. Hover over or tap a featured committee to learn more.
ACT-SO encourages academic and cultural excellence among high school students, particularly African American youth. The committee organizes and supports local ACT-SO participation, mentoring, enrichment, and annual competitions conducted under National NAACP guidelines. Through ACT-SO, young people are recognized for achievement in areas including STEM, humanities, business, performing arts, visual arts, and culinary arts.
The Armed Services & Veterans Affairs Committee advocates for fair treatment and equal opportunity for active-duty military personnel, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and their families. The committee monitors conditions affecting these communities and works with governmental and community agencies concerning programs and services. It also serves as an information resource on matters affecting military members, veterans, dependents, and survivors.
The Communications, Press & Publicity Committee helps communicate the mission, programs, activities, and advocacy work of the Branch to members and the broader community. It supports media relations, public announcements, digital communications, social media, and publicity for Branch initiatives. The committee works to ensure that information representing the NAACP is accurate, timely, professional, and consistent with organizational policies.
The Community Coordination Committee strengthens relationships between the NAACP and organizations throughout the community. It develops collaborative relationships with civic groups, nonprofits, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and other community partners whose work aligns with NAACP objectives. The committee helps build coalitions capable of addressing community concerns through coordinated action.
There is a place for every member to help build power and expand opportunity in Lee County.
Tell us where your experience and interests can strengthen the work.
Express interestMembership gives the movement its people, resources, and collective voice.
Join the NAACPGeneral Membership meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Meeting detailsEach NAACP unit is governed by the Constitution of the NAACP and the Bylaws for Units. Review the current official documents and governance information on the national NAACP website.