Last Local Meeting for the Fiscal Year - June 2026

At our last meeting of the fiscal year, we were honored to welcome Mr. Otis Smallwood, Superintendent of Bertie County Schools, as our speaker. He provided valuable insights into the current state of education and shared updates on the progress within Bertie County Schools. In recognition of his contributions, Mr. Smallwood was presented with a gift card and an appreciation certificate. We thank him for his dedication and commitment to our community's educational success. Mrs. Larree Cherry, to his right, looks on.

Installation of officers: Phyllis Spraggins (Far Right) installs officers for 2026-28. (Left to Right) Juanita Smallwood, Secretary, Judy Swain, Vice-President, Minnie Outlaw, President, (Sitting) Larree Cherry, Treasurer.

Recognition of Appreciation for Volunteers: Judy Swain, Vice President, far left, presented volunteer appreciation certificates and gift cards to Barbara Griffin, center, Caesar Coker and Sharon Cooper, absent. President Minnie Outlaw, far right, accepts in their absence.

Members left to right - Camille Rascoe, Juanita Smallwood, Pennie Bond, Bernice Edwards, Phyllis Spraggins, Minnie Outlaw, Judy Swain, Thelma Walton, Jean Canada, Outlaw, and Marion Lee. Seated - Mr. Otis Smallwod, Superintendent of Bertie County Schools, and Larree Cherry.

Christmas Social - 2025

Phyllis Spraggins, along with others, addresses Christmas cards to homebound members.

Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin (middle), shares a moment with President Minnie Outlaw (left) and our treasurer, Larree Cherry (right).

Mrs. Dorothy Berry (left) brightens our day with her Christmas lights.

A closer look at the beautifully decorated lanterns by President Minnie Outlaw.

Our Card Table for addressing cards to our Homebound Members.

April 2024 Local Meeting

Nell Burwell, Asst. Region 7A Director and State Membership Chair (Center Left), and Vivian Branch (Center Right) were our guest speakers. They shared valuable NCRSP information/updates.