NCAEOP Fellow Builders:
It’s hard to imagine that conference has come and
gone, and what wonderful building blocks to
professionalism it was. The workshops, presenters,
vendors, food and fellowship were great! Thank
you to the NCAEOP Conference Committee for a job
well done!
It is surprising that my tenure as your NCAEOP
President is at its end. I find it difficult to find words
that are adequate enough express my sincere
gratitude and appreciation for all the support, love
and encouragement shown to me throughout this
year.
Inside this issue
Executive News ........................... 2
Conference Awards .................... 3
Membership Form ...................... 4
Conference Highlights................. 5-7
NAEOP ........................................ 8
Please plan to attend!
NAEOP
Mid-Atlantic Conference
July 22-25, 2015
Thank you NCAEOP Board of Directors, Conference
Committee, NCAEOP Personnel Staff, and Members;
you are the foundational blocks that makes this
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
association such a great one to be apart of. Special
750 S. Merritt Mill Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
thanks to District 8 and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City
919-967-8211 ext. 28333
Schools Administration and my CHCAEOP local unit
fax: 919-918-2502
for their support during this year. I am so fortunate
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to have had to opportunity to serve and build along
side some amazing professionals. This tenure as
your NCAEOP President has built me more professionally, and for that, I say thank you.
As President-Elect Patricia Mabe begin on May 1 as your 2015-2016 NCAEOP President,
with “Hope Makes a Difference”; I know this fine association will extend to her the
same professional support as we move forward under her leadership.
Lavern Manzano, CEOE
President
Again, thank you for allowing me to
serve as your 2014-2015 NCAEOP
President. I pray God’s blessings upon
us all.
Publication submissions for Professionally Speaking may be made by sending information to: [email protected]
Tricia Mabe
President Elect
Sandhills Community College
3395 Airport Road
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 695-3882
[email protected]
Bianca Bedford, CEOE
Vice President
Membership Chairman
Carteret Community College
3505 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
252-222-6181
[email protected]
Sharon Lucas
Secretary
Ashe County Middle School
255 Northwest Lane (POB 259)
Warrensville, NC 28693
336-384-3591
[email protected]
Faye McLeod, CEOE
Past President
Policy & Procedures Chairman
Finance Chairman
Asheboro City Schools
1629 Plantation Circle
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 626-0258
[email protected]
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Dear Fellow NCAEOP Members,
Where has the year of “Building Blocks of Professionalism” gone? It has went by too
fast for me, but now it’s time for me to get ready to serve as your in-coming
President, a rewarding challenge that I am looking forward to in the year 2015-2016,
“Hope Makes a Difference.” I commend Laverne Manzano for performing an
outstanding job as our President this year and hope I can continue in her footsteps!!
I felt the excitement of my first Board meeting in Greensboro the week of
conference, and I can’t wait to start working with the officers, 14 district presidents
and all the committee chairmen! This will be the year of change for NCAEOP, starting
with our 2016 Conference being relocated to the Twin City Quarter in Winston Salem
and we will soon be meeting to plan this momentous conference! I am very hopeful
that Sharon Lucas, our membership chair and Vice President will be getting our
numbers up this year! My prayer for each of you is to have safe travels and to have a
relaxing summer with your family and friends and get ready for the next year of
NCAEOP!
- Tricia Mabe
As another year is about to end and a new one is about to begin, I have had a
wonderful year serving as your Vice President. This year has been a year of
continuous growth for me as I continue to build blocks to professionalism. Even
though goals to increase membership is off just a little, please continue to keep
recruiting members to the association. Recruiting never ends. Also, if you ever get an
opportunity to talk to retired or active members who have been part of this
organization for more than 20 years, oh what a blessing you will receive. They
remind me of the brilliance of our organization and they inspire me to continue to be
steadfast with the workings of NCAEOP. May each of you continue to move forward
doing motivating works at your locals and districts levels.
God Bless,
- Bianca Bedford
Wow, what a wonderful conference we had this year! President Manzano did an
awesome job planning it and serving as our President. It has been my pleasure to
serve as your NCAEOP Secretary for the 2014-15 year. I am truly thankful for the
opportunity to serve you and for the professional growth I achieved throughout this
year. I thank you, the NCAEOP membership, for allowing me this opportunity. I
would also like to thank Ashe County Schools, District 3 and my fellow Ashe County
EOPs for all their support. This year definitely allowed my Building Blocks to
Professionalism to be stacked higher and definitely on a stronger foundation.
Working with the Executive Committee allowed me to see and be totally amazed at
the amount of work that goes into the success of this organization. The love for this
organization and the love shared among its membership are definitely the
foundation blocks on which NCAEOP is built.
- Sharon Lucas
Our NCAEOP Local and District Newsletter winners were announced during the Awards Luncheon at our annual conference
March 27, 2015.
The 6 Local Units that submitted entries were: Harnett, Onslow, Cumberland and Pitt Counties; Nash-Rocky Mount and
Fayetteville Technical Community College.
Third Place:
The Grapevine / FTCC / D9 / Pres: Deborah Bloom / Ed: Ricarda Piatt Roberson & Lisa O'Hern
Second Place: The Professional Perspective Ink / Onslow / D12 / Pres: Wanda Costner / Ed: Cindy McGowan
First Place:
The Professional Challenge / Cumberland / D9 / Pres: Sharon Dixon / Ed: Linda Hannans
The 4 Districts that submitted entries were: 2, 5, 7 & 12
Third Place:
District 2 / District 2 Network / Pres: Darlene Oakley / Ed: Dottie B Walker & Sibreda Smith
Second Place: District 7 / The Achiever / Pres: Donna Tapp / Ed: Karen Fowler
First Place:
District 12 / ProNote / Pres: Mary Jones / Ed: Bianca Bedford
I would like to thank President Lavern Manzano for allowing me to serve NCAEOP as her Publications Chair.
Karen R Sasser, CEOE
Publications Chair
The 2015-2016 Scholarship forms have been updated and are on our website. It is so exciting that they are formatted and
can be filled in on line. This will make it so much easier for the EOP and students since they must be typed. You will go to
the ncaeop.org and download the forms and fill out in Adobe. The Scholarship Committee conducted business via e-mail.
The Committee members are: Leighann Campbell, D2; Iris Scott, D8; Lisa Vaccarelli, D8; Bessie Wells, D12 and Shelia Stanley,
Chair, D5.
The scholarship winners were announced during the Awards Luncheon at our annual conference and we congratulate them
all and wish them much success in their future.
We are excited that we were able to award 10 scholarship recipients during our Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 27.
Below are those awards:
We were honored to have 4 of our scholarship
recipients in attendance with 9 guests.
The total amount of scholarships awarded by
NCAEOP state, district and local units this year
were:
Student Scholarships $57,400
EOP Scholarships $3,800
The committee would like to thank the judges,
district presidents and local units and their
scholarship chairs for all their hard work.
Special thanks to President Lavern Manzano for
allowing us to serve NCAEOP in this capacity.
Shelia Stanley, CEOE
Scholarship Chair
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Amount
Award-Student
Recipient
District
$1,000
Barbara A. Peeler
Vershon Battle
10
$1,000
Staples
SaraLynn Currin
2
$800
Pauline T. Helms
Kaitlyn Mayberry
3
$600
Wanza Y. Davis
Aaron Epps
9
$600
Charlie Mae Holland
Allison Smith
5
$500
Lula M. Burrell
Megan Ruggery
12
$500
Lena Belle Parsons
Chandler Hines
11
$300
Guy B. Teachey
Taylor Cheek
8
Amount
Award-EOP
Recipient
District
$500
Guy B. Teachey
Patricia Sasser
12
$400
Mildred F. Chrisco
Susan Hussey
8
Our Mission
"The mission of the National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP), the
only national professional association for educational office personnel, is to provide
professional growth opportunities, leadership, and service for employees in education
through a specifically-designed certification program, quality training, a network for sharing
information and ideas, recognition of achievements, and fellowship."
Online Membership Form: http://www.naeop.org/membership-online-application.html
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NAEOP Mid-Atlantic Conference
July 22-25, 2015
Wow! I can't believe we are again finishing up another year!
It has been a great year. Thank you President Manzano for your
ship and for allowing me to serve on your Board.
great leader-
Please mark your calendars for the following important events:
 The 2015 NAEOP Annual Conference will be held July 22-25, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo in Buffalo,
NY. The apparel for the NCAEOP group picture will be navy blazer, white shirt/pant and red top/blouse.
More information on the NAEOP website www.naeop.org.
 NCAEOP will be hosting the Mid-Atlantic Professional Development Days November 12-13, 2015 at the
Hawthorne Inn in Winston Salem. Registration information is available on the Mid-Atlantic Area
website www.mid-atlanticarea.com.
 Be reminded that no local, district or state funds may be used for MAPDD. If you are willing to donate
items for goodie bags and/or door prizes, please contact Faye McLeod, Tammy Lockamy, Lisa Elmore or
Charlie Mae Mace.
Please plan to attend! We hope to have a great showing from NC!
Tammy Lockamy
NCAEOP Insurance Benefits
Our insurance program is underwritten by Horace Mann Insurance Company
~ Member Coverage ~
$1,000 of Life Insurance Coverage for all paid members, regardless of age
$2,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Coverage for all paid members, up to age 70
All claims must be accompanied by an ORIGINAL CERTIFIED DEATH CERTIFICATE
Karen R. Sasser
PO Box 727
Mamers, NC 27552
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