Regional Aging Advisory Committee
What is the Regional Aging Advisory Committee?
The area agency shall establish an advisory council. The council shall carry out advisory functions which further the area agency's mission of developing and coordinating community-based systems of services for all older persons in the planning and service area. The council shall advise the agency relative to:
- Developing and administering the area plan;
- Conducting public hearings;
- Representing the interest of older persons; and
- Reviewing and commenting on all community policies, programs and actions which affect older persons with the intent of assuring maximum coordination and responsiveness to older persons.
(OAA Subpart C - Area Agency Responsibilities Sec. 1321.57)
The Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging's (ECC-AAA) Regional Aging Advisory Committee (RAAC) members are from Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico, and Wayne counties totaling 27 members; 3 per county. At least 50% of the members must be 60+ in age. Each member is appointed by the County Board of Commissioners of his or her county. RAAC members serve as advocates for individuals 60 years and over, caregivers, and persons with disabilities throughout the region. The RAAC members serve as a liaison with service providers, participating agencies, planning committees, public officials, and the general population. The goal is to enhance and promote public awareness of the services available to older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. The ECC-AAA shall submit the area plan and amendments for review and comment to the advisory council before it is transmitted to the State agency for approval.
If you are interested in becoming a Regional Aging Advisory Committee member, please contact David Rosado at drosado@eccog.org or (252) 638-3185, ext., 3013.
Regional Aging Advisory Committee Representatives
| County | Member | Member | Member |
| Carteret | Clint Lewis | VACANT | VACANT |
| Craven | Clay Gaskins | VACANT | VACANT |
| Duplin | Darrell Grubbs | Donna Grubbs | Woody Brinson |
| Greene | Dwight Moore | VACANT | VACANT |
| Jones | Matthew Brinkley | Elywanda Oliver | VACANT |
| Lenoir | Walter LaRoque | Elaine Paterson | VACANT |
| Onslow | Erika Denise Mitchell | Lauretta Farrior | Sandra Crane |
| Pamlico | Ann Holton | VACANT | VACANT |
| Wayne | Linda Harper | Jimmie Ford | Martha Bryan |
Meeting information
The Advisory Council meets quarterly on the second Monday every quarter from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. These meetings are held in January, April, July, and October.
Location:
Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging
233 Middle Street, 3rd Floor, New Bern, NC, 28563
Meeting Schedule
2025
January 13, 2025
April 14, 2025
July 14, 2025
October 13, 2025
Senior Tar Heel Legislator
What is the Senior Tar Heel Legislature?
The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (NCSTHL) was created as a nonpartisan, unicameral body by the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) with the passage of Senate Bill 479 in July of 1993. The Senior Tar Heel Legislature was created to:
- Provide information to senior citizens on the legislative process and matters being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
- Promote citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues before the North Carolina General Assembly.
- Assess the legislative needs of older citizens by convening a forum modeled after the North Carolina General Assembly.
- Senior Tar Heel Legislators meet three times a year—March, June, and October, usually in Raleigh, to advocate on behalf of older persons. They have four officers: Speaker, Speaker Pro Tempore, Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore, and Secretary. Each year the legislators choose the top five legislative priorities. Delegates and alternates from each county advocate with the North Carolina General Assembly for the passage of legislation to improve the lives of older adults.
Who are Senior Tar Heel Legislature?
- Each of North Carolina’s 100 counties may select one delegate and one alternate to the NCSTHL for a two-year term.
- Appointees must be aged 60+ and a resident of North Carolina.
- The NCSTHL is unicameral and nonpartisan.
- Candidates for appointment are credentialed through the state’s 16 Area Agencies on Aging.
If you are interested in becoming an Senior Tar Heel Legislative Delegate or Alternate member, please contact David Rosado at drosado@eccog.org or (252) 638-3185, ext., 3013.
Region P Regional Senior Tar Heel Legislature
| County | Delegate |
Alternate |
| Carteret | Dr. Gwendolyn Roberts | VACANT |
| Craven | Dr. Judith Sinclair | VACANT |
| Duplin | Dr. AJ Connors | VACANT |
| Greene | VACANT | VACANT |
| Jones | Matthew Brinkley | VACANT |
| Lenoir | Walter LaRoque | VACANT |
| Onslow | Gerald Brandon | VACANT |
| Pamlico | VACANT | VACANT |
| Wayne | Martha Bryan | Sue Carter |
Meeting information
The Advisory Council meets quarterly on the second Monday every quarter from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. These meetings are held in January, April, July, and October.
Location:
Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging
233 Middle Street, 3rd Floor, New Bern, NC, 28563
Meeting Schedule
2025
January 13, 2025
April 14, 2025
July 14, 2025
October 13, 2025