NCCEAPA members representing all five districts attended the 2023 NC Joint Councils of Extension Professionals' (NCJCEP) Winter forum held on Friday, November 17th at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Moore County Center.

At the meeting, NCCEAPA Past President Christie Bell was presented with the 2023 NCJCEP Leadership and Service Recognition Award by NCCEAPA President Roben Jarrett. NCCEAPA member Lori Davis, North Central District Business Coordinator, was also recognized for her leadership and service with a certificate.

Chastity Elliott of Randolph County, Kareis Britt of Robeson county, Roben Jarrett of New Hanover County, Brandi Carter of Moore County, Beth Cloninger of Iredell County, Christie Bell of Washington County, Maryann Mickewicz of Transylvania County, and Christine Barrier of Cabarrus County.

Officers for 2024 were sworn in at the meeting, including Kareis Britt as Officer at Large representing NCCEAPA and Christing Barrier representing ESP as Secretary.