Greetings and Happy New Year,

Let me start by expressing to the membership what an honor it has been serving as President the past two years.  We have accomplished many things, but the most important is self-sufficiency. The last two years we have had very successful annual meetings. This past December was a very special meeting. As President, it was very rewarding to see the interaction of our membership, landowners, and speakers. We were very blessed to have speakers like Rev. Barber, Dr. Glover, and Mrs. Shirley Watkins-Bowden.

The highlights of our meeting for me were the retiree reception and seeing Mr. Jim Tatum receiving the Pearlie S. Reed award.

I want to give a big thank you to our Planning Chair, Vivian Dickson, and Past President Drenda Williams, they did an outstanding job with the planning of our annual meetings.  I know there was an enormous amount of time and effort put forth by these folks.

This new year will begin with a new president and Executive Board.  I know that our incoming president Drenda Williams will continue to promote this organization and take it to new heights.  I look forward to serving in the capacity of past president and serving whereever needed.

Lastly, thank you to the Executive Board and members that supported me the past two years.  Please continue to support our Organization.

Sincerely,

Terry Cosby
NOPBNRCSE President