To join as a Provisional Member, please complete the Provisional Member application
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Join The Junior Guild
Our 2024-2025 League Year starts on September 1, 2024. Membership begins with your Provisional year, where you will learn about the Junior Guild and complete a team community service project of their choice.
Upon successful completion of your Provisional year, your Active Membership can begin. As an Active Member, you will have the opportunity to serve the league in various capacities with committee participation and even hold leadership positions, if you are interested. Active Members serve for 7 years before becoming a Sustaining Member How to Become a Provisional Member
To be eligible for 2024-2025 membership, women must be 21 years of age at the time of application and reside or work in the Nash/Edgecombe county and/or their surrounding communities. To join as a new member, please complete the New Application.
What to Expect as a Provisional Member
Requirements:
The Junior Guild of Rocky Mount does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, economic status or sexual orientation.
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Junior Guild Officers
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Deanna Barnes - President
My name is Deanna Barnes. I am originally from Wilson, NC, and have family ties to Nash and Edgecombe counties. I attended Winston-Salem State University, where I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where I obtained my master's in education. I have previously worked in the public education system and am currently employed in the behavioral health field. For the past four years, I have been a member of the Junior Guild of Rocky Mount, and I currently serve as the chair of Communications. It has been an honor to serve and share the wonderful work The Junior Guild is doing within the community on all social media platforms. |
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Kelly Woods- Vice President
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Kimberly Nicholson- Treasurer
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Akilah Hunte- Recording Secretary
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Crystal Whitaker -Placements
Crystal Whitaker joined Junior Guild in 2022. Crystal has previously served as Communications Committee Chairman and Treasurer. Crystal is currently the Department Systems Manager for Wake County Board of Elections. Crystal has been in technology for over 20 years. Crystal is the 2026-2027 Chapter President for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®️ Chi Omega Chapter located in Rocky Mount NC. Crystal loves spending time with her family and giving back to the community. |
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Deanna Barnes - Communicates Chair
My name is Deanna Barnes. I am originally from Wilson, NC, and have family ties to Nash and Edgecombe counties. I attended Winston-Salem State University, where I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where I obtained my master's in education. I have previously worked in the public education system and am currently employed in the behavioral health field. For the past three years, I have been a member of the Junior Guild of Rocky Mount, and I currently serve as the chair of Communications. It has been an honor to serve and share the wonderful work The Junior Guild is doing within the community on all social media platforms. |
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Dr. Christi Davis - Cultural and Social Membership Engagement/ Community Trust
Christi Davis is a native of Rocky Mount. As a young child, volunteerism was a characteristic that was not only exhibited but was expected. As a result, she developed a passion for service and desires to leave her fingerprint on her community. She has been a member of the Junior Guild since 2020. During her time in the Guild, she has had the opportunity to network with like-minded women who desire to see the organization continue to thrive in promoting sustainable, high-quality outreach projects that build character and pride in the citizens who reside in Rocky Mount and the surrounding areas. During her membership, she has served as the social committee chairperson and as a member of the fundraising and community service committees. Currently, she is the chairperson of the community trust committee. |
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Latasha Edge- Parliamentarian
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Sonya Small - Scholarship
Sonya Small has a bachelor's degree in business from North Carolina Wesleyan University, Masters of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University and a Masters of Science in Human Service Counseling from Liberty University. She currently works for East Carolina University as an Instructional Consultant in the College of Education (OEP-Partnership Teach/ERM Advisor). Sonya has been in education for over 23 years now and was a teacher at Northern Nash High School (Business Education) and served as a Cheerleading Coach. She also served in the Community College System for about 17 years working at Nash Community College. She is a huge advocate for education and service to the community. Sonya serves at her local church on the scholarship committee and is an Ambassador Partner. When she is not spending time with her wonderful daughter, grandson or family, she is out serving. |