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NORTH CAROLINA RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL 2023 STATE CONVENTION “Joy, Justice, Excellence” March 8-9, 2023 Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary Cary, NC



Table of Contents NCRSP Past Presidents……….………………………………………….... 2 2023 Exhibitors & Sponsors……….………………………………………. 3 Agenda: Wednesday, March 8th ….….………………………………….... 4 Keynote Speaker Biography….………………………………………….... 5 2022-23 Memorials………….……………………………………….….... 6-7 Rules & Credentials………….………………………………………….…. 8 New Business Items Guidelines …..…………………………….………... 9 Parliamentary Procedure Reference Guide....……………….……… 10-11 2022 State Convention Representative Assembly Minutes………... 12-20 Treasurer’s Report...…………………………………………………..........21 NCRSP Proposed Budget ……………..……………………………… 22-25 Agenda: Thursday, March 9th..…...………..……………………………. 26 Notes……………………………………...……………….……………. 27-28 New Business Item Submission Form……………….………………...... 29 Floor Motion and Second Form……………………….…………...……. 30 1

NCRSP PAST PRESIDENTS Mr. Thomas L. Cooper 1961 Ms. Wilma Powell 1986-1988 Dr. Ben G. Childs 1962-1963 Dr. Bert Ishee 1988-1990 Mr. Thomas L. Cooper 1964 Mr. Charles Frazier 1990-1992 Mr. D.C. Mosteller 1964 Mrs. Ruth P. Watkins 1992-1994 Mrs. E.S. Swindell 1965-1966 Dr. Lois Edinger 1994-1996 1967 Ms. Lorraine Soles 1996-1998 Ms. Ann Little 1967 Mr. Wayne Roberts 1998-2000 Masemore Mrs. Gladys Smith Ms. Maie Sanders 1968 Mr. Dwight Story 2000-2002 Mr. W.W. Howell 1969-1971 Ms. Nell Hunnicutt 2002-2004 Ms. Alma Browning 1971-1974 Dr. Ben Strickland 2004-2006 Mr. Ernest Morgan 1974-1976 Ms. Agnes Chavis 2006-2008 Mrs. Ruie Walker 1976-1978 Ms. Vera Taylor 2008-2010 Mr. C.C. Padgett 1978-1980 2010-2012 Ms. Pat Archbell 1980-1982 Ms. Frances 2012-2014 Cummings Mr. John Hoffman Ms. Phebe H. Emmons 1982-1984 Dr. Terry Mitchell 2014-2016 Mr. F.D. “Jack” Kiser 1984-1986 Mrs. Joan Bass 2016-2018 Rev. Dr. Willie T. Ramey, III 2018-2022 2

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Agenda: Wednesday, March 8th 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Workshops – Scams & NEA Member Benefits (Zoom & Grand Ballroom) 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibits/Vendors (Foyer) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration (Foyer) 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Representative Assembly (Grand Ballroom) First Business Session – 12:00 p.m. Call to Order & Welcome................................................................................................... Linda Gunter, President Pledge of Allegiance……………………………………………………Tama Bouncer, Community Service Chair Invocation…………………………………………………………………………………...Rev. Michael McLeod Zoom Logistics & Rules of Conduct....................................................................................... Slide, Tama Bouncer Land Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………. Rep. Charles Graham Greetings………………………………………………………………………. Sarah Borgman, NEA-R President Tamika Walker-Kelly, NCAE President Introduction of Executive Board ………………………………………… Lena Murrill-Chapman, Vice President Special Recognitions……………………………………………………………………... Linda Gunter, President Introduction of Secretary of State………………………………………… Lena Murrill-Chapman, Vice President Keynote Speaker.......................................................................................................................... Elaine F. Marshall NCRSP / NCAE PAC Donations………………………………………………………………. Barbara Anderson New Business Items Process .............................................................................................. Betsy Wells, NBI Chair Memorial Service ..................................................................................................... Laura Keith, Memorials Chair Break (1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.) Second Business Session – 1:15 p.m. Adoption of Agenda ........................................................................................................... Linda Gunter, President Parliamentarian Remarks .........................................................................................Roger Harris, Parliamentarian Adoption of Rules and Procedures & Preliminary Delegate Report........... Jackie Lee, Rules & Credentials Chair Approval of Minutes .............................................................................Vivian Melvin-Salas, Recording Secretary Treasurer’s Report ...................................................................................................... Ira LaVerne Reed, Treasurer Proposed Constitutional Amendments ……………………………. Tom Simmons, Constitution & Bylaws Chair NEA-R/NEA Delegate Candidates ….………………………………………………Bobby Stern, Elections Chair Recognitions………………………………………………………………Debera Cole-Jones, Recognitions Chair Community Service Awards…………………………………….……. Tama Bouncer, Community Service Chair Live Auction Presentation/New Business Items Voting………………………...………………………. Betsy Wells, NBI Chair Announcements .................................................................................................................. Linda Gunter, President Adjournment (5:00 p.m.) 4

In 1996, Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall became the first woman ever elected to a statewide, executive branch office in North Carolina and has served as President of the National Association of Secretaries of State. Voters re-elected her to a seventh term in 2020, and Governor Cooper presented her with the NC Order of the Long Leaf Pine award in 2022, the Governor’s highest award for service to the State. A former teacher, small business owner, and private practice attorney, Secretary Marshall was elected to the NC Senate before rising to statewide office. Under Secretary Marshall’s administration, more than 1.8 million businesses have been formed, she has pioneered e-commerce in government, protected investors and intellectual property owners, and promoted financial capital formation in North Carolina. Secretary Marshall has been very active in many civic groups in the areas of child welfare, women's issues, agriculture, and small-town economic development. She credits 4-H as an important part of her youth and received Lifetime Achievement Awards from North Carolina 4-H and in 2014 was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. She holds a B.S. in Home Economics from the University of Maryland and a law degree from Campbell University. She has received Honorary Doctorate Degrees from Campbell University, Lees-McRae College, Meredith College, and the Republic of Moldova State University of Medicine. Since becoming Secretary of State, she has received numerous state and national awards for leadership in technology, government innovation, and women's leadership. These awards include: • The 2022 Champion for Children Award from the North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children. • The 2020 John A. “Pete” Eberhart Ray of Light award from Boundless Impact for her decades of work advancing North Carolina’s Global Competitiveness. • The N.C. Bar Association’s 2020 Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake Jr. Public Service Award. • The 2019 Brand Protection Hero Award from the Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP). • The 2018 Person of the Year Award from The Women’s Business Center of North Carolina and was inducted into the North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame the same year. • The 2017 International Trade Lifetime Achievement Award from the Charlotte Business Journal. • The 2017 Woman of Achievement Award from Meredith College. • Leadership North Carolina’s 2016 Award for Public Service; and • She has been recognized as a leader in state trademark protection by the US Chamber of Commerce, the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition and Underwriters Laboratories --- just to name a few. She is married to Jessie Thomas Bunn. 5

2022 – 2023 Memorials Region 1A: Buncombe, Clay, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, Transylvania Mary Lou Ballard, Dian Brewton, Bill Cathey, Juana Cathey, Brenda Cherry, Joyce Thomas Cutshall, Bobbie Henderson, John Huggins, Becky Huggins, Margaret Kilstrom, James Looper, Beverly McRee, Louise Morgan, Anne Parrish, Faye Thompson Region 1B: Ashe, Cleveland, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes Roberta Austin, Margaret Baldree, Dorothy Barker, Coleen Bush, Suzanne Cheek, Judy Dancy, Betsy Dickens, Herlie Elledge, Arthur Ward Eller, Don Elliott, Ina Hager, Barbara Jean Harrill Hawkins, Emelyn Sweet Haynes, Donald Kirkpatrick, Charles Dean Kistler, Fred Lanford, Rita Ledford, Mary B. Lentz, Elene Conner Martin, Gail McNeil, Austin Moretz, Edna Nichols, Carolyn Pendergrass, Linda Piercy, Sue Betty M. Rector, Brenda Richardson, Carl Henry Seitz, Deborah Spake, Ruby Thompson, Betty Lou Wells, Carolyn Westmoreland Region 2: Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, Surry, Thomasville, Yadkin Brenda Murphy, Lydia Brendle, Myron Fay Chandler, Roger P. Cooke, Kay C. Eanes, Mildred Griffin, Mary J. Grose, Patricia Hutcheson, Alma Joyce, Margorie, Krueck, Gladys Martin, Hilda G. McKnight, Frances Murdock, Arvil Lloyd Pardue, William Poston, Harvey Rorie, Kenneth Sloop, Betty Stone, James Wasson, Janice Weeks, Jay V. Wise Region 3: Anson, Cabarrus, Char/Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Montgomery, Rowan, Stanly, Union Gwendolyn R. Atkinson, Katherine D. Barr, Ramseur Berry, Shirley Blakeney, Shirley Borders, Ruth E. Bowers, Demetri C. Braxton, Joann H. brooks, Shirley Brooks, Suellen Bryan, Tommie Burleson, Dr. Robert Cannon, Jeraline Cole, Naomi Davis, Jean P. Davis, Helen O. Dellinger, Ruth Eurey, Clotelle Fisher, Barbara Floyd, Celeste Frazier, Elizabeth Glover, Dr. Sharon Harrell, Bill W Hinson, Jean Honeycutt, Thelma Johnson, Mary Carolyn Maiers, Marilyn McClain, Doris Miller, Haze Moore, Alma Motley, Roy Myers, Oliver Paris, Mable M. Parker, Cynthis Petrea, Helen Presson, Larene Ray, Dr. Ida Richmond, Katherlene Robertson, John B. Rogers, Lessie Russell, Rachel Safrit, John Senter, Elizabeth Shaw, Irene Shoemaker, Clara Thomason, Shirley Tucker, Drucilla Tysinger, Frances E. Wade, Georgia Whitley, Lizzie M. Williams, Carole Yost 6

2022 – 2023 Memorials (cont’d.) Region 4: Alamance, Chatham, Greens/Guilford, Orange, Randolph, Rockingham Claristine Bryant, Dorothenia Carter, Samuels Delois, Regina Droese, Greta Johnson, Kay Lawson-Demery, Lucy Leary, Dantzler Lewallen, Samuel Morrow, Carolyn Pittman, Gordon Plumblee, David Poe, Jr, Sandra Price, Mary Riggsbee, Delois Samuels, Connie Fay Saunders, Kathryn H. Scott, Miriam Thompson, Nancy Toney, Janet Woodings Region 5: Durham, Granville, Wake Michael Kenneth Allen, Elizabeth Clanton, Judy Cohen, Anne Glassford, Gray Grissom, Polly Jarrett, Alice Logan, Clinton Ousley, Lizzie Wilson Region 6A: Cumberland, Harnett, Richmond, Robeson Phyllis Bennett, Catherine Blackwell, Jimmy Floyd Cummings, Marie L. Davis, Annie Hayes, Ayoka Lanloke, Priscilla Leisure, Conrad Lopes, Elena McKoy, Delores McLaurin, Ruffin McNeill, Brendolyn Moore, Fred Nantz, Dorothy Nichols, Ellen K. Parker, Harvelene Sanderson, Howard Sorrells, Jr., James Watkins, Henrietta Wheeler Region 6B: Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover James Caldwell, Sadie D. Evans, Viola Jacobs, Lizzie Mitchell, Lynn Moore, Marguerite Murrain, Anita Powell, Sandra Robinson, Esther Scott, Shirley Smith Region 7A: Dare, Edenton/Chowan, Edgecombe/Nash, Gates, Halifax/Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Washington/Tyrrell Stephen Basnight, Jr., Annie Belfield, Lucy Bullock, Georgia Clark Ward, Ralph V. Cole, Sr., Nathornia Deloatch, Hugene Fields, Braxton Hall, Virginia Jones, Jasper Jones, Bessie Mae Lewis, Curtis Lucas, Raymond Lynch, Margaret Mills, Ann Strickland, Virgie Whitehurst Region 7B: Beaufort, Craven, Greene, Johnston, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Wayne June Arnold, Teresa Badger, Lillie Baker, Althea Becton, Minnie Carney, William Ezzelle, Betty Ferrell, George Graham, Patricia Hockett, Lillie Hunter, Charles Ivey, Margie Jones, Ruby Kornegay, Doris S Lee, Bettye Lewis, Carthenia Mann, Rosa Minor, Gladys Prince, Hazel Sanders, William Sanders, Lina Sanders- Johnson, Margaret Staton, Eva Summerlin, Audrey Tyson, Marjorie Walker, Ida Whitfield, Roscoe Williams 7

Rules & Credentials The Rules & Credentials Committee shall review the delegate lists to determine eligibility of representatives. The local unit president shall clear with the Rules & Credentials Committee immediately upon arrival the substitution of alternates for delegates unable to attend. Rules of Procedure The Rules of Procedure shall be read and adopted at the beginning of the meeting. Order of Business: Meetings of the convention shall open and close at the time stipulated on the official program. The order of business shall be followed as shown in the printed agenda and the rules of procedure shall be adhered to strictly. Should it appear advisable to change the order of business, this should be announced at the beginning of the session. A delegate may secure a change in the order of business by requesting it and receiving approval of a simple majority of the Assembly at the beginning of the session. The President has the authority to alter the agenda due to circumstances. Seating Delegates: Delegates shall be seated in a designated area. Alternates, members, and guests shall be seated in other designated areas. Recording Minutes: The recording secretary, unless especially directed otherwise, shall not record motions ruled out of order or points of order on which no appeal is taken. Speakers (Who and When): No person, except those to whom set speeches and discussions have been assigned, will be allowed to speak more than twice and not more than three minutes each time on any subject without unanimous consent of the Representative Assembly. At a meeting of the Executive Board, only members can make motions or vote. Other persons who wish to speak may do so but must request this in writing and they will be recognized in the order in which the requests are received by the president. How to Secure Recognition: Any delegate desiring recognition by the chair shall go to a microphone, and upon being recognized by the president, give his or her name in full and state his or her local unit. Making Motions: Main motions submitted for consideration by the Representative Assembly shall be in writing on the forms provided and signed by the maker and seconder, both of whom shall be official delegates. Who May Vote: All persons recognized as delegates by the Rules & Credentials Committee shall be entitled to make, and second motions, and to vote on all questions and matters properly presented. Certain Motions Not Debatable: Chief among these are motions of adjournment, taking recess, suspension of rules, tabling and calling upon main motions. 8

Motions to Amend Main Motions: Motions to amend motions are debatable. These must be disposed of before action is taken upon the main motion. Not more than one such motion can be before the meeting at the same time. Reports: Persons making reports shall present a copy of the report to the secretary. Time limits set by the president shall be adhered to unless appealed and given unanimous consent by the Representative Assembly. A timekeeper shall be appointed by the president to serve at each session. Floor tellers: Floor tellers shall be appointed by the president to count, tabulate, and report standing or show of hand votes. During a vote count, only floor tellers will be permitted to move about. New Business: All business that has not been considered by the Executive Board must be presented in writing to the Recording Secretary prior to being considered by the voting body. Guidelines for Introduction of New Business Items a. A new business item must be an item over which the Division has jurisdiction. b. New business items relating to substantive policies or programs shall be specific in nature and able to be accomplished in one year. c. New business items directly or indirectly involving an expenditure of funds or potentially reducing revenues shall be accompanied by a cost estimate. Staff may also add an estimated financial impact statement. d. New business items may be submitted to the Chair of the New Business Item Committee at any time but must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day of the state convention or by the end of the first session. New business items submitted more than 30 days prior to the start of the state convention shall be printed in the delegate packet distributed at the convention. Otherwise, members who submit new business items to the Chair within 30 days of the beginning of the state e. Convention will be responsible for providing two (2) copies of the item (as edited by the New Business Items Committee per paragraph (f) of this policy) to the New Business Items chair. f. New business items must be submitted in writing on the form provided and all sections must be completed. The maker of the motion (contact person) shall be the first speaker and should have a seconder ready. g. The New Business Item Committee may edit the text of the item, provided no substantive changes are made and the final text is approved by the mover. h. Following review and editing, the Committee shall present the items to the Representative Assembly for action or referral. i. New business items may be amended on the floor. Substantive amendments must be written and presented to the Chair prior to floor action. The vote on a motion to refer shall be in order only after the maker of the original motion has been given the opportunity to speak to the referral. Rules and Credential Chair: Hazel Jackie Lee 9

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NCRSP REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY Virtual Meeting Minutes April 27-28, 2022 April 27, 2022 – First Business Session – 1:00 p.m. Call to Order, Open and Welcome Willie T. Ramey, III, NCRSP President Invocation Gene Griffith Pledge of Allegiance Executive Director Teresa Evans-Hunter Land Acknowledgement Roslyn Sampson Zoom Logistics Teresa Evans-Hunter, NCRSP Executive Director Recognition of NCAE & NCRSP Past Presidents Wayne Webb NCAE Presidents Eddie Davis 2004-2008 John Lucas 1974-1975 Sheri Strickland Mulling 2008- Loretta Martin 1980-1981, 2012 1982-1983 Mark Jewell 2016-2020 John Wilson 1981-1982 Frances Cummings 1983-1984 Cecil Banks 1981-1985, 1994- 1997 Gladys Graves 1985-1986, 1987-1988 Karen Garr 1986-1987, 1988- 1989 Julia Kron 1989-1990, 1990- 1991, 1992-1993 Rose Marie Lowry-Townsend 1991-1992, 1993-1994, 1995- 1996 Joyce Elliott 1997-1998, 1998- 1999, 2000-2001 Geraldine McNeill 1999-2000 Carolyn McKinney 2000-2004 12

NCRSP Presidents Frances Cummings 2010-2012 Terry Mitchell 2014-2016 Vera Taylor 2008-2010 Joan Bass 2016-2018 NCAE PAC UPDATE - Linda Gunter Shared information regarding the PAC Campaign. Goal is $15,000. Total Collected: $10833.95 from 207 donors. $4166 needed to reach the goal. Introduction of Officers, Executive Board, Leadership and Staff Vice President Linda Gunter introduced the Administrative Council officers, the two board representatives, and Regional Directors members. President Ramey introduced the State Committee Chairs, Convention Chairs, Executive Director and Staff. President Ramey stated that there are 155 in attendance. Introduction of Guest Speaker Representative Tim Moore - Betsy Wells Speaker Moore, former student of Ms. Wells, is from Cleveland County. Elected to General Assembly in 2002. Longest running speaker of the house. UNC Chapel Hill 1992 graduate with a B.A. in Political Science. Attended law school at Oklahoma City University School of Law where he received his juris doctorate degree in 1995. Guest Speaker- Representative Tim Moore, Speaker of the NC House of Representatives Has highest respect for educators and retired educators. 2022 may have a surplus. Real challenge now is finding people to work. Investigated a lot into public education. Explained 2019 program - Rehire Retired Teachers program in high need areas in session law 2019. The two-year pilot program expired July 2021. Increased minimum wage for all school employees to $15 per hour. Free Summer School to help with learning loss. He supports and will continue to fight for a built-in COLA adjustment increase. Contact and develop a relationship with your legislators. Tell your stories. President Ramey thanked speaker Moore. Question and answer period followed. Vice President Linda Gunter will present Speaker Moore with a plaque “With appreciation for your efforts to secure a supplement for all retirees during the 2021-2022 Legislative Session”. BREAK – TEN MINUTES President Ramey welcomes back attendees. Adoption of Agenda - President Willie T. Ramey It was moved by Tama Bouncer and seconded by Sandra Hatley to adopt the agenda with latitude. Motion Passed. Rules of Procedure - Dr. Willie Stevens, Parliamentarian Review given for Review code of conduct, how to make a motion, and take seconds if applicable, and flow of conversation. The Rules of Procedure can be found on page 19-20 of the convention booklet. Please review the section regarding Speakers (Who and When). Be mindful, “No person will be allowed to speak more than twice and not more than three minutes each time, on any subject without unanimous consent of the Representative Assembly.” Dr. Stevens will serve as timekeeper. Members were given information with regards to New Business The previous mention rules and procedures with modification are submitted to the convention for their adoption. It was moved by Tama Bouncer and seconded by Laura Keith to approve the Rules of Procedure. Motion Passed. Pre-Delegate Report - Tama Bouncer 258 registered for the conference. 252 voting delegates and 6 nonvoting delegates. 144 present. 13

New Business Items Process - Betsy Wells, NBI Chair Betsy Wells explains what a NBI is and the procedure of submitting new business items. Updated forms were sent out yesterday. Important: (Old form) Handwrite your names at the bottom. Complete the bottom of form. Submissions should be sent to me at [email protected]. You can submit forms until Deadline 6:00 pm tonight. Rules regulating the submission of new business items as well as the form for submitting new business items are near the back of your convention booklet. A new business item must be an item over which the Division has jurisdiction. New business items directly or indirectly involving an expenditure of funds or potentially reducing revenues shall be accompanied by a cost estimate. Staff may also add an estimated financial impact statement. Approval of 2021 RA Minutes - Elvelon W. Mason, Secretary The minutes of the 2021 convention are included in the convention booklet on pages 8-12. It was moved by Pat Randall and seconded by Helen Williams and Gene Griffith to accept minutes. Minutes approved as presented. Treasurer’s Report - Ira LaVerne Reed, Treasurer Ex. Board recommended adoption of the 2021-22 Budget on pages 13-16. The largest source of revenue continues to be member dues. Member dues are less than what was budgeted. Expenses are less than budget. We are still operating in the black. Travel expenses are down due to meetings being held virtually. Currently discussing bringing back a lobbyist for next year. We will have to decrease expenses in order to afford one. The Chair declared that the treasurer’s report is accepted. Hiring a Lobbyist – The lobbyist is not included in the budget. If we hire a lobbyist, a committee will interview people to pick someone who is knowledgeable about our needs and wants. In the past, $36,000 was placed in the budget for a lobbyist. Consider making a contribution so we can hire a lobbyist. Sandra Hatley, Catawba County, made a motion that we create a form to donate funds to NCRSP for the purpose of hiring a lobbyist who has been vetted by NCRSP committee and Executive Board and will fulltime. Tom Simmons – friendly amendment …to work to the extent as outlined in the contract. Friendly amendment accepted. It was moved by Sandra Hatley, Catawba County and seconded by Nina Daye, Orange County that we create a form to donate funds to NCRSP for the purpose of hiring a lobbyist who has been vetted by NCRSP committee and Executive Board and will work to the extent as outlined in the contract. Q-How does the Committee fit into the motion? R-Start drawing money in now so that it will be there upon conclusion of the committee and Board work. Substitute motion made by Tama Bouncer, Wake County and seconded by Linda Gunter, Wake County that we create a form to collect funds to pay the salary of a lobbyist and that the funds be put into a separate account. Questions and concerns were expressed and addressed. Vote on substitute motion: 65-Yes 7-No Motion Passed Celebration of Doris Cooper by Vivian Branch & Marilyn McClain by Wilma Means Doris Cooper - 12/25/1937 - 11/1/21 from 7A; served as Regional Director for 5 years and State Committee Chair for 4 years. Marilyn McClain – no presentation NCRSP Memorial 2021-2022 - Laura Keith Tribute to our lost members’ names can be found on pages 6-7 in the convention booklet. In Memory by Author Unknown was read. A moment was silent held at the end of the presentation for our lost members. 14

Recognitions - Debera Cole-Jones, Recognitions Chair Debra Cole-Jones presented the NCRSP Recognition Awards Virtual Presentation. • NCRSP Service Recognition/Regions and Locals: Region 2 Colleen Lanier; Rachel Madsen-Davidson Co. RSP; Region 3 Karen Purser; Denese Johnson-Squire-Greensboro-Guilford; Lena Murrill-Chapman-Region 4; Paula Harrison-Region 4. • Newsletter Recognition: The Informer by Edgecombe-Nash RSP, Watauga Co Newsletter-The Red Pencil • Membership Starlight Recognition: Edgecombe-Nash RSP Region 7A; Community Service - Tama Bouncer A slide presentation was shown that highlighted the local RSP committee, recording and submitting volunteer hours. 2021 Volunteer Hours: Reports collected-422; 34,045.25 hours in education; 93,657.80 hours in other; Total Hours: 124,522.35. Based on rate of $28.54 for volunteer hours: Other volunteer hours: $971,594.36; Education: $2,672.993.12; Total value: $3,553,867.87. 2021 Top NCRSP Volunteers: Region 1A Rebecca Turpin (969 hrs.) Henderson RSP; Region 1B Connie Phifer Savell (1234.5) Cleveland RSP; Region 2 Donna L. Staley (2255.25) Winston-Salem/Forsyth RSP; Region 3 Elizabeth McFee (2078) Gaston RSP; Region 4 Denese Johnson-Squire (1850) Greensboro-Guilford RSP; Region 5 Laura Keith (4109) Granville RSP; Region 6A Pat Randall (3513) Cumberland RSP; Region 6B Ruby Brinson (597) Duplin RSP; Region 7A Mary H. Williams (1063.5) Edgecombe-Nash RSP; and Region 7B Nancy B. Ustach (1195) Carteret RSP. 2021 NCRSP Top Volunteer – Laura Keith, Region 5, Granville RSP. Tama Bouncer thanked all members who submitted their volunteer hours and a thank you to the Community Service Region Chairs for their assistance. Presentation of Candidates – President Willie T. Ramey, III Candidates spoke briefly regarding their campaign. Secretary – C. Dorsey Harris – currently serving as President, Currituck NCRSP Secretary – Helen Williams Treasurer – Ira LaVerne Reed Vice President – Lena Murrill-Chapman - Co-Director for Region 4 and State Membership Chair Vice President– Julius O. Webb President – Linda Gunter Announcements - Teresa Evans-Hunter Voting for officers begins today (Wednesday) around 6 p.m. and the window closes at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday). NBIs submission deadline is Wednesday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. Wear hats on Thursday in honor of speaker Rep. Alma Adams Workshops start tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. RA starts at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow. You can use the same link you used today for tomorrow workshops and RA. Emails will be sent to voting delegates. If you have trouble voting, contact [email protected]. President Ramey adjourns the meeting. Meeting Adjourn at 5:00 p.m. April 28, 2022 – Second Business Session – 1:00 p.m. Greetings/Call to Order & Welcome - President Willie T. Ramey 15

Post Delegate Count - Tama Bouncer The final count of registered delegates is 258. Attendance on April 27 was 155. Attendance on April 28 is 112. Membership Report - Lena Murrill-Chapman, Membership Chair Membership has gone down. The “Reach One, Each One” Member Campaign for February-June 2022 was presented on the screen and explained. The goal is to bring in 1000 new members by June. All locals should have this information. Membership is everybody’s responsibility. Can join now and pay later. No deductions until September. If you recruit a member, complete the referral form and you will get $10.00. Membership should be reported at each regional and local meeting. NCAE - Tamika Kelly-Walker, NCAE President Ms. Kelly-Walker is an Elementary Music teacher. On behalf of over 90,000 educators across the state, I say thank you for your service and staying in North Carolina, for your partnership, and for helping to move us forward. Trying to find a permanent home for NCAE. She looks forward to the work that we continue to do together. NCFPSC - Marca Hamm, Executive Director Marca’s Remarks. Thanked us for all that we continue to do for public school children. Over the past year we have done a love offering to help the children that they help. Raised the most money ever raised over $25,000. We are the top donor to the organization. Ms. Hamm shared some of the requests that they received. Requests are more serious needs and come at a higher cost. Presentation/Voting on New Business Items - Betsy Wells, NBI Chair, Betsy Wells, NBI Chair, explained the process for new business items. Guidelines for the Introduction of New Business Items are on page 20 of the convention booklet. Ten items were submitted. An email will be sent to each registered delegate to vote. You will have 90 seconds to vote. New Business Item 1 Business Item: As an NCRSP delegate, I request that the digital edition of the current Panorama be posted on NCRSP.org website the day it is published. I also request that past editions be posted. Rationale: The Panorama is our organization’s statement to our members, potential members and NEA members. We must be current to be effective. Estimated cost $0. Submitted by Ginger Sermons, Catawba County RSP and seconded by Marilyn Futrelle, Catawba County RSP. Colleen Lanier Region 2 Friendly amendment within three days of publication. Ginger Sermons Accepted. Sandra Hatley Catawba County seconded friendly amendment. Linda Gunter, Wake County, Friendly amendment to include all copies that we have that are already digitalized. Second by Gene Griffith. Ginger accepts friend amendment. It was moved by Tom Simmons, Region 6B and seconded by Debra Cole-Jones Region 2 to close the debate. NBI 1: As an NCRSP delegate, I request that the digital edition of the current Panorama be posted on NCRSP.org website within three days of it publication. I also request that as many past editions be posted and to include all copies of the Panorama which are digitalized. Yes (105/97.22%) No (1/0.93%) Abstain (2/1.85%). Motion Passed. New Business Item 2 Business Item: The NCRSP Representative Assembly requests that our NCRSP staff place an updated list of all NCAE Local Presidents on our NCRSP Website by July 31, 2022. The information needs to be downloadable to Excel and be checked quarterly to make sure it is updated. Rationale: Our Membership Committee needs the list of the local NCAE Presidents when trying to grow members all year. The present drive pays $10 to anyone who recruits a retired member. Active NCAE members should be 16

targeted because they know NCAE members who are retiring and could recruit them for us. If we had the list on the website, we could send out information and grow our membership. Estimated cost: $0. Submitted by Linda Gunter, Wake RSP and seconded by June Pearson, Asheville/Buncombe Co. RSP. Call to question by Linda Gunter, Wake RSP and seconded by Gene Griffin, Montgomery Co. RSP. Yes (121/96.03%) No (3/2.38%) Abstain (2/1.59%). Motion Passed. New Business Item 3 Business Item: The NCRSP Representative Assembly requests the Legislative Committee add to the Legislative Agenda, legislation that would require a yearly COLA be included in the NC State Budget. Rationale: Over the past ten years, NC retirees have received a 1% COLA increase. The 2% bonus for this year and the 3% bonus for next year is still 3% behind the inflation rate. States all around NC have passed such legislation. It is time the General Assembly stop giving lip service to retirees and show their support for our years of service to NC. Estimated cost: $0. Submitted by Tom Simmons, Brunswick Co. RSP and seconded by Janis Simmons, Brunswick Co. RSP. Yes (121) No (3) Abstain (2). Motion Passed. Linda Gunter, Wake County – Friendly amendment: The NCRSP Representative Assembly requests the Legislative Committee add to the Legislative Agenda, legislation that would require a yearly COLA to be included in the NC state budget, with our long-term goal of a recurring annual COLA. Tom Simmons accepted the friendly amendment. John Ferguson – Friendly amendment: The NCRSP Representative Assembly requests the Legislative Committee add to the Legislative Agenda, legislation that would require a minimum 2% COLA to be included in the state budget, with our long-term goal of a recurring annual COLA. Tom Simmons accepted the friendly amendment. Linda Gunter – Friendly amendment: Request that the rationale be changed to say “Over the past ten years, NC retirees have received a 3 1% COLAs in the last 10 years increase”. It was moved by Barbara Anderson and seconded by Tom Simmons to close the debate. Motion Passed. It was moved by Colleen Lanier and seconded by Debra Cole-Jones Region 2 to change the way of voting to poll or survey by computer and that those on the phone may send a direct chat vote to Tera. BREAK – NINE MINUTES Introduction of Speaker-Representative Alma Adams, US House of Representative - Lena Murrill-Chapman Dr. Alma S. Adams was elected to her fourth full term representing the 12 Congressional District on November 3, 2022. She is the 100th women elected to the 113th Congress. She serves on several committees and sub-committees. Legislative accomplishment is the enactment of H.R. 5363, the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act that permanently provides funding totaling $255 million a year for all Minority-Serving Institutions, including $85 million for HBCUs. She coined the phrase “Bennett Bells are Voting Bells”. Visit https://adams.house.gov/about/full-biography for more information. Guest Speaker - Representative Alma Adams, US House of Representative Education is her life work. She taught Art for 40 years at Bennett College. Representative Adams talked about bills that she co-wrote. Sponsor of Educators for America Act which will make investments in states to help meet needs of teachers or inspire teachers and she has written bills to help with student debt. Rep. Adams closed with her favorite quote from Abe Lincoln – a child is s someone who going to sit where you are sitting, and when we are gone they will carry on what you have started. She will continue to fight alongside all of us. She loved the hats. 17

Motion Continued: It was moved by Colleen Lanier and seconded by Debra Cole-Jones Region 2 to change the way of voting to poll or survey by computer and that those on the phone may send a direct chat vote to Tera. 90 (Yes) 1 (No) Motion Passed. New Business Item 3 continued The NCRSP Representative Assembly requests the Legislative Committee add to the Legislative Agenda, legislation that would require a minimum 2% COLA be included in the state budget, with our long-term goal of a recurring annual COLA. Rational: Over the past ten years, NC retirees have received 3 1% COLA in the last 10 years. The 2%... Poll was used to vote for members on the computer. 92% voted yes. NBI 3 Passed as amended. New Business Item 4 Business Item: The NCRSP Representative Assembly requests that all minutes for the Administrative Council and Executive Board meetings be emailed out to the respective board members within 30 days of the meeting. If there is a problem with complying with the deadline, the members of the body will be informed immediately. Rationale: When the minutes are returned to the members of the Admin Council and Executive Board it needs to be done in a timely manner. Anything over one month is too long for members to remember what happed to their notes when it is six months after the meeting. Estimated cost: $0. Submitted by Linda Gunter, Wake RSP and seconded by Tom Simmons, Brunswick RSP. 97% (For) 2% (Abstain) 1% (Against) Motion Passed. New Business Item 5 Business Item: All Regional communications sent by NCRSP staff or by Regional Directors or Regional Chairpersons will be shared with the local presidents who are affected. This should be included in the list of responsibilities for each office on all levels. Rationale: To improve communication between levels of the Association. Local Presidents need to know what tasks their local chairpersons are being asked to do by the Regional Chairpersons, state level Chairpersons, or their regional directors. Estimated cost: $0. Submitted by Barbara H. Anderson, New Hanover RSP and seconded by Deborah Abel, New Hanover RSP. Loretta Jennings: Friendly amendment seconded by Julia Thorn add after affected and who are encouraged to share with their members. Barbara Anderson accepted. Linda Gunter, Wake County – Friendly Amendment: Feel all communications that all parties be involved. All Regional communications plus other ending …be shared with the local presidents, the Executive Board and the Administrative Council. Barbara Anderson accepted. Colleen Lanier: Friendly Amendment-add to end as appropriate. Barbara Anderson accepted. NBI 5: All communications sent by NCRSP staff or by Regional Directors or Regional Chairpersons will be shared with the Executive Board, the Administrative Council and the local presidents who are encouraged to share with their members who are affected. 91% (For) Motion Passed. New Business Item 6 Business Item: NCRSP Administrative Council and Executive Board must develop a plan to communicate with all members in a timely manner, specifically those members who are not digitally connected. Grants from NEA to cover the cost of PhoneVite or another telecommunications plan and the cost of postal mail service should be done. Rationale: Keeping the NCRSP membership informed is crucial for to remain informed and engaged with the work of the association. Our elderly members who do not receive information digitally are left in the dark and feel disconnected to the organization. Especially during the past two years of COVID and the future of living with COVID is still a predominate factor in personal interactions. Estimated cost: $____. Submitted by Barbara H. Anderson, New Hanover RSP and seconded by Deborah Abel, New Hanover RSP. Loretta Jennings: Friendly amendment-Suggest that we come up in this motion with alternatives to address our members without emails or digital. Alternatives were stated in the NBI. 18

Sandra Hatley, Catawba Co. - Friendly amendment: The NCRSP RA requests that the Administrative Council and Executive Board must should .... Barbara Anderson accepted the friendly amendment. Tom Simmons moved to close the debate. Motion was seconded by multiple people. Colleen Lanier: Friendly amendment: The NCRSP Representative Assembly requests that the Administrative Council and Ex Board remove should develop a plan…. Barbara Anderson accept amendment. President Ramey declared that NBI 6 passed. New Business Item 7 Business Item: NCRSP Executive Board send a written notice to the Executive Board of NCAE requesting that all NCRSP state, regional, and local leadership in the affiliate being affected by their field organizers shall be notified by NCAE and their field organizers of their intent to contact NCRSP membership before personal information is released for the use of NCAE. Rationale: It is a courtesy to our Association and retired members that everyone who will be affected should know when NCRSP member’s personal contact information is being released for NCAE use. Retired members expect that their information is being released for NCAE use. Retired members expect that their information is kept protected and trust that only NCRSP/NEA would be contacting them. Estimated cost: $0. Submitted by Barbara H. Anderson, New Hanover RSP and seconded by Deborah Abel, New Hanover RSP. Sandra Hatley - Friendly amendment: NCRSP RA requests that the NCRSP Executive Board send….. Barbara Anderson accepts friendly amendment. It was moved by Colleen Lanier and seconded by Sandra Hatley, Catawba Co. that NBI #7 be pulled and referred to the Communication Committee. Barbara Anderson – Support the move. Motion Passed. New Business Item 8 Business Item: The NCRSP RA requests that all future NCRSP Conventions be held one week prior to the NCAE State Conventions and that this request become part of the Division’s Policies and Procedures. Rationale: It is imperative that the needs and positions of NCRSP are known and acted upon in a timely manner with the support of NCAE of which we are a division. We cannot accomplish this if the NBIs we pass at our state convention that need to be taken forward to the NCAE for inclusion in their/our overall program are not presented and passed before their convention. We are not to be an afterthought and should not put ourselves in a position to be viewed as such. Estimated cost: $0. Submitted by Sandra Hatley, Catawba RSP and seconded by Linda Gunter, Wake RSP. President Ramey – Friendly amendment: Say at least one week prior. Sandra Hatley accepted friendly amendment. 84% In Favor 7% Against 9% Abstain NBI #9 was the same as #5. New Business Item 10 Business Item: The NCRSP Representative Assembly requests our NCRSP staff place an updated list of all NCRSP Region and Local officers plus committee chair on the NCRSP website by August 30th. Periodic updates should be made at least bi-monthly so the most current information is always available to our members. Rationale: This information is vital for communication for all officers and members to perform their duties. Without knowing who holds various positions in the state from the local to the region to the state level we are not able communicate with each other. Estimated cost: $0. Submitted by Linda Gunter, Wake RSP and seconded by Ginger Sermons, Catawba County Linda Gunter Wake RSP amendment: Take out bi-monthly and change to monthly or when needed. 92% In Favor 4% Against 5% Abstain President’s Remarks - President Willie T. Ramey 19

President Ramey gave us his State of the NCRSP address. Officers were sent certificates. You should have received it by now. Thanked officers for a job well done. Have 8025 members. Spoke about how important members are. Membership recruitment may have to be approached differently to gain new members. We have to give retirees a reason to join. Make a plan to contact retirees. Membership and communication was key in his message. Zooming can continue for some meetings but we still need to meet in person. Thanked John Wilson for his work at NCAE. We must elect people that will be a friend to us. Thanked us for our support and help to him as State President. Election Results - Teresa Evans-Hunter, NCRSP Executive Director Treasurer – Ira LaVerne Reed Secretary – C. Dorsey Harris Vice President – Lena Murrill-Chapman President – Linda Gunter Installation of Officers - President Willie Ramey President Ramey conducted installation of officers for the term 2022-2024 calendar year. President Elect Remarks - Linda Gunter Thanked everyone for their support in her candidacy. Thank about what you can do for contacting your legislators. Get involved on committees: Grant writing, personal stories, member benefits, plan workshops, action network, find out which members will accept the Panorama by email after the first one. Share any ideals that you have. Thanked the convention committee and chairperson, Tama Bouncer for their planning of the convention. Recognition Outgoing President - Linda Gunter Thanked President Ramey for his time given to NCRSP. 2018-2022 award in recognition of his service will be presented later to him. Gift cards and other gifts will come later. NCRSP Donations to the NCAE PAC - Barbara Anderson, Colleen Lanier NCRSP PAC Campaign-committee members of Legislature committee and other volunteers from the membership. Information regarding the campaign was shared. Goal was to raise $15,000 in four weeks. We have about $12,117 now. We are about $1200 away from our goal. Get information to legislature chairs if you have items for the legislature agenda. Colleen Lanier -We need $1283 more. Ramey thanked the office personnel for the jobs that they do, parliamentarian, Dr. Stevens and attendees. Runoff election winner results not ready yet. After closing remarks, President Ramey adjourned the meeting. Meeting Adjourn Respectfully Submitted: Elvelon W. Mason, NCRSP Secretary 20

Treasurer's Report NC Retired School Personnel Balance Sheet As of January 31, 2023 ASSETS Total Current Assets Bank Accounts 239,514.55 92.03 10100 FHB 4683 $ 11200 SECU Share 9022 $ 110,805.00 11400 SECU MM 2276 350,411.58 Total Bank Accounts Accounts Receivable 2,269.00 14000 Accounts Receivable 2,269.00 Total Accounts Receivable Other Current Assets 55,462.48 2,277.12 14100 Accounts Receivable - Y/E $ 14110 Accts Rec - NCAE Appropriation $ 57,739.60 Total Other Current Assets 410,420.18 Total Current Assets $ Fixed Assets $ 15,253.42 16000 Office Furniture & Equipment -14,774.71 16100 Accumulated Depreciation $ Total Fixed Assets $ 478.71 TOTAL ASSETS 410,898.89 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY -$ Current Liabilities -$ 453.51 453.51 20100 Accounts Payable 942.68 Total Accounts Payable 942.68 Credit Cards 20150 FNB CC 7801 -40.00 Total Credit Cards -564,845.36 Other Current Liabilities 564,885.36 563,489.17 20201 Due to NCAE 20600 District & Local Dues Payable 1,874.09 Total Other Current Liabilities -316.79 Total Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities 2,907.01 4,464.31 21000 Rutherford County Dues General Fund Reversal $ 559,024.86 21001 Tyrrell County Dues Local Transfer -$ 21003 Wilson County Dues in Escrow 895,016.08 Total Long-Term Liabilities $ 14,955.80 Total Liabilities $ 59,951.87 Equity 30100 Net Assets - Unrestricted 969,923.75 30200 Opening Bal Equity 410,898.89 Net Income Total Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 21

22 NCRSP '22-'23 Budget Proposed Proposed Adjusted Budget Actual Budget Final Adjustment Notes Jul '21 - Jun '22 Jul '22 - Jun '23 Jul '22 - Jun '23 Jul '21 - Jun '22 Jul '22 - Jun '23 Income $ 215,000.00 40000 · Operating Income 41000 · Membership Dues $ 235,000.00 $ 298,814.20 $ 215,000.00 Total membership dues checks from NCAE 41010 · Payroll Deduction Dues $ 17,200.00 $ 13,000.00 MOU, rears from past 2002-2011 allocations. 41020 · Cash Pay Dues 41030 · EFT/RCC/WCC Dues $ 10,000.00 10 K annual membership allowance Total 41000 · Membership Dues $28 x 200= $5600 for banquet/lunch 41100 · NCAE Appropriation (# 5.8.4) $ - $ - $ 5,600.00 ('2021= $2100) $20 x 200, on site registration 41200 - NCAE Appropriation Membership $75 per vendor w/insur, AARP, Collette Travel 43000 · State Convention $ 2,000.00 $ 2,440.00 $ 4,000.00 43100 · Convention Banquet Money Market SECU 43200 · Convention Registration $ 800.00 $ 925.00 $ 800.00 NRTA/AARP Grant for delegation- $7000 NEA GRANT (22-23) 43300 · Convention Sponsor/Vendor Fees 43400 · Promotion Sales $- 43000 · State Convention - Other Total 43000 · State Convention $- 44000 Leadership Workshop Meals Total 40000 · Operating Income $ 2,800.00 $ 16,365.00 $ 20,400.00 $ - - 47000 · Non Operating Income $- 47100 · Interest - 47200 · Grant Funds $ 255,000.00 $ 315,179.20 $ 235,400.00 $ - Total 47000 · Non Operating Income 49000 · Miscellaneous Income $ 111,108.46 $ 111,108.46 Total Income $ 1,000.00 $ 92.20 $ 100.00 Expense 00000 · Ask about this $ 8,000.00 $ 5,000.00 50000 · Officers/Executive Board 50400 · President $ 9,000.00 $ 116,200.66 $ 111,208.46 $ 50600 · Vice-President 50800 · Past President $ 264,000.00 $ 431,379.86 $ 346,608.46 $ 51000 · Recording Secretary 51200 · Treasurer $ 4,000.00 $ 2,705.74 $ 4,000.00 - 51400 · Historian $ 2,000.00 $ 1,821.13 $ 2,000.00 51450 - Parlimentarian $ 1,200.00 $ $ 1,000.00 51730 Board Elected Position #1 $ 1,200.00 $ 50.00 $ 1,400.00 51733 Board Elected Position #2 $ 1,200.00 $ 170.00 $ 2,000.00 51800 · Executive Board Misc. 370.00 $ 51805 · Honorarium $ 400.00 $ - 51800 · Executive Board Misc. - Other $ 400.00 $ 72.80 $ 450.00 51830 · Admin Council Expense $ 400.00 $ 450.00 Total 50000 · Officers/Executive Board 308.08 $ 450.00 $ 1,500.00 51700 · Region Director(s) $ 1,500.00 102.73 $ 51701 · Region 1A Director(s) $ 750.00 $ 5,600.48 $ 1,500.00 $ 13,050.00 $ $ 750.00 15,500.00 $ $ 400.00 $ -$ 500.00

NCRSP '22-'23 Budget 51702 · Region 1B Director(s) $ 400.00 $ -$ 500.00 51703 · Region 2 Director(s) $ 800.00 $ 51704 · Region 3 Director(s) $ 800.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 2 Region Directors 51705 · Region 4 DIrector(s) $ 800.00 $ 2 Region Directors 51706 · Region 5 Director(s) $ 800.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 2 Region Directors 51707 · Region 6A Director(s) $ 400.00 $ 2 Region Directors 51708 · Region 6B Director(s) $ 400.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 51709 · Region 7A Director(s) $ 400.00 $ 51710 · Region 7B Director(s) $ 400.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 Total 51700 · Region Director(s) $ 5,600.00 $ -$ 500.00 51900 · Standing Committee Chairs 51905 Recognition Chair (Awards) -$ 500.00 51910 · Communications/Media Chair 51915 · Community Service Chair -$ 500.00 51920 Constitution-Bylaws Chair 51925 · Quality of Life Chair -$ 500.00 51930 · Legislative Chair 51935 Membersip Chair - $ 7,000.00 $ - 51940 · Policies Chair Total 51900 · Standing Committee Chairs $ 400.00 $ - $ 450.00 $ - $ 400.00 $ - $ 450.00 55000 · Standing Committees $ 400.00 $ 106.38 $ 450.00 55200 Communications Committee $ 450.00 55600 Community Service Committee $ 400.00 $ - $ 450.00 55800 · Constitution & Bylaws Committee $ 400.00 $ 90.00 $ 450.00 55300 Quality of Life Committee $ 400.00 $ 726.40 $ 450.00 55400 · Legislative Committee $ 450.00 55500 Membership Committee $ 2,400.00 $ 922.78 $ 3,600.00 55700 · Policies Committee Total 55000 · Standing Committees $ 260.00 $ - $ 260.00 $ - $ 200.00 $ - $ 200.00 60000 Convention Committees $ 200.00 $ - $ 200.00 62600 Rules & Credentials Committee $ 200.00 $ - $ 200.00 61800 Memorial Committee $ 800.00 $ 462.48 $ 2,000.00 61000 Elections Committee $ 800.00 $ - $ 250.00 60015 Memorial Committee Chair $ 200.00 $ - $ 200.00 60010 Election Committee Chair $ 2,660.00 $ 462.48 $ 3,310.00 60025 Rules & Credentials Chair 60300 Recognitions Committee (Awards) $ -$ -$ - 63100 New Business Items $ 75.00 $ Total 60000 Convention Committees $ 75.00 $ -$ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 70000 · Program Expenses $ 200.00 $ -$ 75.00 70200 · State Convention $ 200.00 $ 70400 · State Convention Banquet $ 500.00 $ -$ 75.00 70410 · Convention Memorabilia $ 250.00 $ Total 70400 · State Convention Banquet $ 1,375.00 $ -$ 200.00 -$ 200.00 -$ 500.00 -$ 250.00 - $ 1,375.00 $ - $ 15,000.00 $ 2,895.00 $ 10,000.00 ('2023 Down Payment) Meeting space, 4 days $ 5,600.00 Luncheon $ 750.00 $ 750.00 $ 2,895.00 $ 15,600.00 $ - 23

24 NCRSP '22-'23 Budget 71600 Leadership Workshop $- 71610 Leadership W/S Trainers 71620 Leadership Workship Meals-Rooms $ -$ -$ - online leadership conf Total 71600 Leadership Workshop Online Leadership $ -$ -$ - 72000 NEA-R Delegates NCRSP $ for delegates for NEA 73000 · AD&D Insurance $ -$ -$ -$ - Premiums haven't gone up, $16,500 more than enough 74000 · Membership Promotion 79000 · Misc. Program Expenses $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 7,200.00 3 editions, First all mailed, second & third online 90210 · Panorama Publishing 90212 · Panorama Printing $ 20,000.00 $ 16,107.22 $ 20,000.00 $ (3,000.00) $ 17,000.00 Around $40K 90213 · Panorama Mail Prep Costs NCRSP has to register as Principal 90214 · Panorama Postage $ 1,500.00 $ 470.00 $ 500.00 90215 · Panorama Design 2021 Delegate gift boxes 90210 · Panorama Publishing - Tax ? Total 90210 · Panorama Publishing NCRSP part of $7000 (asked for 20%) $ 7,600.00 $ 14,879.48 $ 7,000.00 90340 · Lobbying 90341 · Legislative Honoraria $ 2,000.00 $ -$ - 90342 · Lobbying Fees 90343 · Lobbying Travel & Expenses $ 5,000.00 $ 5,034.63 $ 5,000.00 Total 90340 · Lobbying $ 1,625.00 $ 1,012.50 $ 1,800.00 70000 · Program Expenses - Other Total 70000 · Program Expenses $ -$ 1,105.95 $ 1,000.00 77000 · Grant Program Expenses 77210 · Food & Beverage $ 16,225.00 $ 44,609.78 $ 42,500.00 $ (3,000.00) 77220 · Copying 77230 · Travel $ 20,000.00 506.00 $ - $ - 77250 · Postage $ 500.00 $ 14.25 $ 500.00 77260 · Promo Materials $ -$ $ 77000 · Grant Program Expenses - Other $ 20,500.00 $ 520.25 $ - Total 77000 · Grant Program Expenses 500.00 81100 · Executive Director Salary $ 79,975.00 $ 55,010.77 $ 89,385.00 $ (3,000.00) 81200 - Matching SS/FICA - Exec Dir $ 7,000.00 81300 - SUI - Exec Dir 81400 - FUTA - Exec Dir $ 5,712.66 81600 · Workers Comp Total 81100 · Payroll Exec Dir $ 1,000.00 82100 · Admin Coordinator One Salary $ 2,500.00 $ 2,000.00 82210 · Matching SS/FICA - Admin One 82220 · SUI - Admin One $ 3,500.00 $ 5,712.66 $ 9,000.00 $ - 82230 · FUTA - Admin One (2,000.00) $ 82200 · Workmen's Comp $ 50,000.00 $ 60,833.48 $ 50,000.00 $ 48,000.00 Total 82100 · Payroll Admin Coord One $ 3,506.26 $ 3,850.85 83100 · Admin Assistant Two Salary $ 91.74 $ 145.60 $ 42.00 $ 42.00 $ 500.00 $ 110.55 $ 241.20 $ 50,500.00 $ 64,584.03 $ 54,279.65 $ (2,000.00) $ 29,120.00 $ 41,275.30 $ 29,120.00 $ 2,227.68 $ 3,157.56 $ 2,227.68 $ 56.00 $ 56.00 $ 56.00 $ 42.00 $ 42.00 $ 42.00 $ 81.36 $ 81.36 $ 81.36 $ 31,527.04 $ 44,612.22 $ 31,527.04 $ - $ 15,600.00 $ 16,425.00 $ 15,600.00

NCRSP '22-'23 Budget 83120 · Matching SS/FICA - Admin Two $ 1,193.40 $ 1,256.51 $ 1,193.40 83130 · SUI - Admin Two 83140 · FUTA - Admin Two $ 31.20 $ 32.85 $ 31.20 83110 · Workmen's Comp Total 83100 · Payroll Admin Asst Two $ 42.00 $ 42.00 $ 42.00 Total 80005 · Payroll Expenses $ 41.40 $ 41.40 $ 41.40 90001 · Donations $ 16,908.00 $ 17,797.76 $ 16,908.00 $ - 90005 · Office Expenses (2,000.00) 71200 Legal Fees $ 102,935.04 $ 126,994.01 $ 102,714.69 $ 90110 · Bookkeeping 90120 · Telephone $ 175.04 90130 · Bank Charges 90300 · Insurance $ 3,000.00 $ 2,880.84 $ 5,800.00 $438.50 per month/ Plus $510 for Quickbooks 90320 Insurance D&O Staff Cellphone Reimbursement 90321 · Liability Insurance $ 1,350.00 90322 Fire/Theft Insurance Checks already received, will take us through next 5 years. 90300 · Insurance - Other $ 400.00 $ 327.17 $ 400.00 90310 · Audit, Tax Preparation, Misc. Do not leave extra insurance, other policy covers. 90330 · Property Tax $ 706.00 $ 750.00 $ (100.00) $ 650.00 NCAE AD&D for Officers Total 90300 · Insurance (100.00) $ 400.00 $ 1,700.00 $ 456.56 $ 500.00 $ (150.00) $ 350.00 postage cash pay 91105 · Membership Printing (100.00) $ 200.00 packing supplies 91100 · Printing & Copying (general) - Other $ 600.00 $ 358.16 $ 500.00 $ (450.00) $311 decreased to $208 a month for a smaller unit Total 91100 · Printing & Copying (general) $ 8,000.00 $ 258.16 $ 300.00 $ - New Code 91200 · Postage (general, non-Panorama) ZOOM, Constant Contact, Microsoft, Adobe, etc. 91300 · Office Supplies (general) $ 16,724.50 $ 8,500.00 - 91400 · Office Equipment 91500 - Off-Site Storage $ 60.00 $ 205.00 $ 250.00 91350 · Website Maintenance 91600 · Computer Applications 13,760.00 $ 23,441.43 $ 17,000.00 $ Total 90005 · Office Expenses 3,000.00 $ 2,552.85 $ 2,600.00 91800 · Staff Travel & Expenses 2,000.00 $ 1,100.94 $ 2,000.00 91810 · Executive Director Travel/Exp. 5,000.00 $ 3,653.79 $ 4,600.00 $ 91820 · Admin Travel/Expenses 91822 · Admin Asst. 2 Travel Expense 3,000.00 $ 1,610.23 $ 3,000.00 $ Total 91800 · Staff Travel & Expenses 3,000.00 $ 1,045.15 $ 3,000.00 1,200.00 $ 1,224.62 $ 1,200.00 99000 - Contingency $ 2,500.00 99100 · Misc. Operational Expenses $ 827.13 $ 3,000.00 99998 · UNKNOWN - reclassify $ 1,200.00 $ 1,685.50 $ 2,000.00 Subtotal of All Expenses After Payroll 2,420.15 $ 14,700.00 2,000.00 $ 8,812.78 Total Expense 10,400.00 $ Net Income 1,000.00 $ 1,167.07 $ 1,000.00 $ - 275.00 $ 168.23 $ 275.00 275.00 $ 14.13 $ 275.00 $ 1,550.00 $ 1,349.43 1,550.00 $ 12,000.00 $ (4,500.00) $ 7,500.00 $ 500.00 (4,950.00) $ 37,257.43 $ 50,350.00 $ (9,950.00) 247,607.00 $ 224,974.87 $ 251,449.69 $ 9,950.00 Balanced 16,393.00 $ 90,204.33 $ (16,049.69) $ 25

Agenda: Thursday, March 9th (Zoom) (Foyer) 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Workshop – Medicare by Humana (Grand Ballroom) 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Representative Assembly Third Business Session – 10:00 a.m. Call to Order & Welcome…………………………………………………………………. Linda Gunter, President Post Delegate Count……………………………………………………...… Jackie Lee, Rules & Credentials Chair Membership Report………………………………………………………………Nell Burwell, Membership Chair Legislative Panel…………………………………. Rep. Robert Reives (D) House Leader, Chatham and Randolph Rep. Rosa Gill (D) Wake, Senator Joyce Waddell (D), Senator Jim Burgin (R) Harnett, Sampson, Lee; Senator Jay Chaudhuri (D) Senate Whip Wake Presentation/New Business Item Voting…………………………………………………...Betsy Wells, NBI Chair LUNCHEON Live Auction Remarks from NCFPSC……………………………………………………….…. Marca Hamm, NCFPSC Director John I. Wilson NCFPSC Board Emeritus New Business Items (cont’d.) ……………………….……………………………………...Betsy Wells, NBI Chair NCRSP / NCAE PAC Donations………………………………………………………………...Barbara Anderson Colleen Lanier President’s Remarks…………………………………………………………………...…. Linda Gunter, President Adjournment 26

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Convention Submission Form All New Business Items shall be submitted by 5 PM on the first day of the NCRSP Convention, March 8, 2023. EARLY SUBMISSION (Feb 22nd—March 1st) A New Business Item shall be defined as a statement that relates to the establishment and/or implementation of resolutions, policies, or programs of NCRSP. It should be specific in nature and last for one year only (from NCRSP Convention to NCRSP Convention.) I wish to submit the following New Business Item to the NCRSP Representative Assembly: Rationale: Estimated Cost: $____________ Original Submitter’s Information: Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ NCRSP Local Unit (Full name of Local): __________________________________________________ Personal email: _________________________________________ cell phone: ____________________ Seconder’s Information: Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ NCRSP Local Unit: _____________________________________________________________________ Personal email: ________________________________________ cell phone: ____________________ Submit to: Betsy Wells, [email protected] or committee members (Jackie Green, Sandra Hatley, or Colleen Lanier) 29



FLOOR MOTION SUBMISSION I move that _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________ Name (Print): _________________________________________ Unit: _________________________________________________ Second by Signature: ___________________________________ Name (Print): _________________________________________ Unit: _________________________________________________ Bring this completed form to the Recording Secretary signed by maker and seconder at the time of making the motion. 30