Catawba County Retired School Personnel
2024-2026 CCRSP OFFICERS
President--Marilyn Futrelle
Vice President--Sandra Hatley
Secretary--Molene Benfield
Treasurer--Jenny Propst
 | ||||||
Use the directory on the Representative Page to find addresses, phone numbers and email addresses for your NC and US representatives.
Contact them!! They work for us. Share your ideas and needs.
A major lesson for members to remember is to contact SECU immediately if you see a discrepancy in your account or if you think you have become a victim. Do Not give any personal information to a phone caller, even if the person seems SO nice. Hang up. SECU is here for us, so take advantage of their programs: auto loans, legal services, financial assistance.
DATES FOR 2025
CCRSP meets at Golden Corral Restaurant the 2nd Wednesdays. At noon we meet and then share meals at 1 PM.
HOW ARE YOU VOLUNTEERING?
NCRSP 2025 STATE
CONVENTION
CCRSP member, Ginger
Sermons, received
special Presidential
Recognition for her work
as Editor of the Panorama.
What a surprise to her! The
Panorama was recognized
as the National Runner Up
at the NEA-R convention in Portland, Oregon.
Use this link to read the 2025 Fall issue of the Panorama.
A Story of HOPE
The HOPE center, Helping Opportunities for People And Employers, was established in 2019. Located in the same building as the Hickory Soup Kitchen, the focus of the center is to help people get jobs and provide transportation to and from work. Dozens of people have utilized these services which help them become self sufficient. Largely funded by donations and grants, volunteer drivers are essential to the success of the program. As a driver I spend an hour or two picking up the workers at the end of their workday and transporting them back to the soup kitchen parking lot. The length of the drive is determined by the number of employees needing transportation. If you’d like to assist the HOPE Center to donate or volunteer, contact Director Laura Sigmon who is a retired Catawba County teacher.
Submitted by Bonnie Shearer
December 10
January 14 February 11 April 8 May 13
NCRSP convention March 25 & 26, 2026
Region 1B Officers 2025-27
Director Ginger Sermons Catawba RSP
Assoc. Director Cindy Sellers Alexander RSP
Secretary Saralyn Kader Watauga RSP
Treasurer Roger Harris Cleveland RSP
HERE WE GO!
What can we do for NC children who come to school expecting to learn, make friends, stay safe, be cared for, loved, respected, listened to, tell stories, have fun.....
How about the educators? Same?
We had a wonderful day with delegates from the Local Units that make Region 1B. Wilkes RSP provided interesting speakers, delicious food and music we could hum along with. (My Dad would not like my ending with a preposition-sorry Daddy.)
Two candidates running for NCRSP offices attended the convention and look who we have for Vic President-our Sandra Hatley! Tama Bouncer from Wake RSP is the candidate for President. To finish the slate, we will vote for Gretchen Lampe as a 2nd term treasurer and Julia Thorn as a 2nd term secretary.
NORTH CAROLINA RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL ELECTION UPDATE
NCRSP is moving into alignment with our parent organization NCAE on new elections procedures to ensure compliance with the LMRDA (Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959).
Elections for NCRSP State Officers for the two-year term 2026-2028.
Positions open for nominations are President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Elections for NEA-Retired/NEA Delegates for 2026 – Members will elect approximately 7 or 8 Delegates to represent North Carolina at the NEA-Retired Annual Meeting and NEA Representative Assembly.
Please mark your calendars to remember the following dates:
•Deadline for Submitting Electronic Nominations (State Positions & NEA-Retired/NEA Delegates) -
Deadline for Submitting Electronic Nominations (State Positions & NEA-Retired/NEA Delegates) - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
•Deadline to Withdraw/Make Changes to the Nomination (Must be in writing) –
Deadline to Withdraw/Make Changes to the Nomination (Must be in writing) – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
•Deadline for Submitting Local Nominations for Election (Submit to your local Elections Chair or President/Secretary) – Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Deadline for Submitting Local Nominations for Election (Submit to your local Elections Chair or President/Secretary) – Wednesday, January 28, 2026•Deadline to opt-out –
Deadline to opt-out – Wednesday, February 19, 2026
•ELECTION DATES: March 22, 2026, beginning at 7 p.m. through April 3, 2026, ending at 11:59 p.m.
ELECTION DATES: March 22, 2026, beginning at 7 p.m. through April 3, 2026, ending at 11:59 p.m.To complete and submit your NCRSP nomination form(s), visit:
If you have questions, please contact Malika Butler at
ncaeelections@ncae.org or 919-755-5550, ext. 257.
October 24, 2025 REGION 1B CONVENTION
Hosted by Wilkes County RSP
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
You know that bag we
pass around at our
meetings? The dollars and change make a difference. North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children is one of our recipients. Jenny Propst presented John Wilson a check for $125 from you at a special dinner.
