Members at Work

The program at the last meeting of the Washington-Tyrrell County Unit of RSP informed the members of the benefits of being a member of the State Employees Association of north Carolina. Ms. Angela Edwards, Eastern Membership Representative of SENAC, along with local representa6tives, Rita Woods and Quinterlene Bowen, encouraged members to join the association to receive additional benefits.

The meeting continued with reports by officers and committee chairmen of the various club projects. a new project to collect coats and blankets to be sent to the counties so devastated by Hurricane Helene was introduced.

Alice Clagon suggested five steps to maintain a positive attitude at this busy time of the years. Members who celebrated birthdays during the quarter were recognized, and door prizes where given at the conclusion of the meeting. An enjoyable time was had by all.

Pictured L to R: Sharon McNair, President, Julius Walker, Jr., Vice President, Angela Edwards, Rita Woods, and Quinterlene Bowen

President Sharon McNair welcomed members of the Washington/Tyrrell Counties Retired School Personnel to another exciting year with a display board of memories of the organization’s history. Recognition was given to the officers and chairpersons of committees to give their reports. Members who had passed since the last meeting were remembered with prayers and with cards of condolence that had been sent to their families.

Vice president Julius Walker, Jr. introduced Dr. David O. White, Ed.D., Superintendent of Washington County Schools, who reviewed the qualities of a classroom environment that would inspire students to “be better than they expect to be.” He reminded everyone that when teachers provide a good foundation in education and opportunities to succeed, the students are inspired to be life-long learners. He described how teachers are “ready, willing, and able” to encourage student to be anything they want to be.

Old business continued with reports from chairpersons about the service activities of members with the food pantry, nursing home visits, and other volunteer experiences. Thank you notes from recipients of the scholarships that had been awarded this school year were read.

In new business, members were provided tips of managing stress to maintain a good quality of life. Members were encouraged to attend the Fall Convention and to visit websites to stay informed about the many benefits available as members of the organization.

The meeting concluded with drawings for door prizes and the recognition of members with birthdays in this quarter. The meeting was adjourned with words of inspiration and encouragement.

In a recent meeting of the Washington-Tyrrell Counties Retired School Personnel, Mr. Julius Walker, Jr. remembered the accomplishments of the late Bessie Lewis with a Memorial to her service in education.

President Sharon McNair reviewed the charitable projects that the organization supports each year. The projects supported by the members include

donations of can food to the Plymouth Food Pantry and donations to Department of Social Services of coats and toys for tots
contributions to a scholarship fund in memory of Bessie Lewis for youth in college who have chosen a career in education
monthly celebrations of birthdays for residents of Roanoke Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and
time given volunteering in education and community service activities.

The meeting concluded with an observance of members who had birthdays since the last meeting and drawings for door prizes.

A Thank You to Mr. Wayne Price, Principal of Washington Co. Early College Members Celebrating Birthdays