I totally agree that we made some enormous strides under your leadership.
Yes you truly walked into a storm when you came onboard. Yes we needed unity, structure, healing and some other things.
You did a great job dealing with the drama coming in and for several months from some disgruntled officers on the Democratic Party County Executive Committee.
I was excited about the headquarters and most of all you securing funds to make it happen. And how wonderful it is that the party has around $3000 in the bank.
You are correct Edgecombe County is a force to be reckoned with and I can attest to that.
I know of your challenges because I keep up with you professionally and personally. I videoed your brother Mondre’s funeral one. Because of the COVID I didn’t attend Seekie’s funeral. I knew both of them well. Your uncle was my neighbor and did my yard work. I videoed his funeral and spoke on behalf of the community on last Sunday.
I want to congratulate you on your new endeavor moving from Assistant Principal at Tarboro High to Interim Principal at Pattillo Middle School.
I would like to personally thank you for accepting to take on the leadership role during the time the party was tore up from the flow up from years of mess. I hated to see anyone come into that mess but it was needed.
When Rev. Roosevelt Higgs was removed as the County Chair, I had put out that I wanted to see the new County Chair have a degree in Political Science. After speaking to a couple of Democrats and then when I talked to Precinct Chair/Tarboro Town Commissioner Deborah Jordan I told her to contact you to see if you would consider. When she told me you considered taking on the task, I was glad about it.
I want to personally thank you for all that you have done because not only did you carry out the duties of your position of the County Chair, but you carried out the duties of the 1st Vice, 2nd Vice, 3rd Vice and the Secretary. I was excited about the communication you set up via the internet because one of the things that were a major problem was communication. Your line of communication was the best the party has ever had since 1998-99 when I was elected the county chair to fill the unexpired term of Rev. Roy Gray. I can relate to coming in and having to do the majority of the work however the secretary allowed me to do her job but we met at the old Golden Corral in Tarboro before I sent out my communications via mail and/or phone calls.
In my closing, I hate to see you go however I have no problem with folk doing what works for them. You are moving up in your career and I am excited about that as well. I knew your moma and I know your daddy. I know your moma would be proud of you and I know your dad is.
I hate there was not a meeting called to talk about the Precinct meetings and so that we could have had the opportunity to give you your farewell.
Again thank you, thank you, thank you.
Curmilus Dancy II
Precinct 11-1
In response to:
Greetings Everyone,
As you know, my name is Leshaun T. Jenkins and I have proudly served as Chair of the Edgecombe County Democratic Party for almost two years. In this short time, I personally think that we made enormous strides. When I came into this position, I knew that storm that I was walking into. I knew that this party needed unity, structure, and healing, and some other things. Through servant leadership, I hope that I modeled selflessness, dedication, and passion for people and for community. Inheriting the chair seat during an election year, required A LOT of work in a short period of time, but guess what, WE got it done. We secured a headquarters for the first time since 2008, that was fully funded through the generosity of many of you. When I inherited the Chair, we had $81 dollars in our account. I’m not sure, but that last time I checked, we had about $3000 in our account. I am proud of the work that was done. Formidable political candidates came to Edgecombe, and campaigned, and contributed funds because they saw stability. Edgecombe is a force to be reckoned with and can be a Democratic Party stronghold if we continue this work.
The past two years have been challenging on a lot of levels for me both personally and professionally. In 2020 within the first three months, I lost two brothers (car accident & COVID). But I pressed through because of my dedication to self and community. In March of 2020, our schools shut down for what we thought was going to be for 2 weeks, but turned into almost a year and a half. The ripple effect of that is intense, trying to re-center kids and adults on a daily basis. This work is demanding and requires so much more of me Monday-Saturday, literally. As a newly appointed Middle School Principal, I know that the intensity of this will only increase.
Having said that, as of February 28, I will effectively resign as Democratic Party Chair. I want to ensure that the precinct meetings and paperwork is in place for the next chair. I believe Colossians 3:23: (Paraphrasing) Whatever we do, we should do it with ALL of our hearts. I cannot fulfill the duties of an effective chair at this time. Edgecombe County deserves that. The citizens deserve that, and I would be selfish to remain in a seat that I cannot fully commit to.
Thank you to every officer, precinct chair, precinct chair, volunteer, and citizen who made my time as Chair pleasant. I promise to stay involved with the party and I am an email or call away. I love each one of you and pray GOD’s continued blessings over your life.
Next Steps:
1. 1st Vice Chair and the other officers have accepted my resignation.
2. Within 30 days of the resignation, a called meeting will be held to fill the vacancy.
3. The replacement will serve of the remainder of the term; gender of candidate/replacement doesn’t apply according to the POO when it comes to vacancies. More information to come about the meeting and steps we will take to fill the vacancy. If you are interested in the position, please email me at: leshawnjenkins@gmail.com
Thank you,
Mr. Leshaun T. Jenkins
leshawnjenkins@gmail.com
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The DCN News Blog Online TV is Your Alternative News Source. I Curmilus Butch Dancy II operate out of pocket as I travel Edgecombe County but not limited to documenting the News and Events via Video and Photos. Videos are documented on a DVD and/or Livestreamed on Facebook and also on Youtube. Photos are documented on Facebook and a Flash Drive that can be taken to Walmart, Walgreen or somewhere that Photos can be developed. If documented on a DVD it may be available within 24 hours however Livestreamed documents are just that live unless WI-FI is an issue so therefore may have to be uploaded to Social Media shortly after the Event.
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I am Curmilus Butch Dancy II a Community and Political Activist since the late 80’s. I have put in the time and resources by serving as an Edgecombe County Democratic Party Precinct Vice Chair, currently a Precinct Chair, served as the Edgecombe County Democratic Party Chair, served on the Edgecombe County Democratic Party Executive Committee since the late 80’s. I currently serve on NC State Democratic Party Executive Committee. I have attended political meetings and continue to attend political meetings across the county but not limited to. Not only have I attended them but have videoed them.
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