Mayor Tony George Swears in Wilkes-Barre NAACP Branch #2306 Leadership
On April 4, 2019, the 51st anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the new leadership of the Wilkes-Barre NAACP branch took their oaths of office. Mayor Tony George, who officiated said, “It is fitting to have the new officers and Executive Committee members of the Wilkes-Barre Chapter of the NAACP take their oaths of office on this particular date. We are honored to work with this branch to build a stronger and more vibrant community, carrying on the work of Dr. King."
Elections and an Executive committee were held previously to fill the leadership posts. The branch will hold monthly General membership meetings on the second Tuesday of the month, starting at 6:30pm. followed by the Executive Committee meeting at 7:15PM at Breiseth Hall, Room 106, on the campus of Wilkes University.
Wilkes-Barre Branch #2306 leadership for this program year includes:
Ronald L. Felton-President. He previously served as President for nine terms for a total of eighteen years. Served two years as Assistant Secretary and another year as 1st Vice President and currently serves as Eastern Sectional Director of the NAACP PA State Conference.
David S. Yonki—First Vice President. He has spent his career in Media, Consumer Services and now works for the Wilkes-Barre Health Department. He is a graduate of King’s College, a Political Analyst for WBRE/WYOU TV, a member of the President John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council #372 in Pittston and a three-year member of the NAACP Branch 2306.
Bill Browne—Second Vice President. He served as a former Executive Committee Member and is a graduate of LCCC and Misericordia University.
Melissa Rivers—Third Vice President. She is an American Intercontinental University graduate and a new member of the NAACP Wilkes-Barre Branch #2306.
Flora Jenkins—Secretary. She served as Secretary and membership chairperson and several years on the Executive Committee.
Larry Singleton—Treasurer. He previously served as President, Treasurer, and 1st Vice President for seventeen years and is currently Assistant Treasurer for the NAACP PA State Conference.
Peggy A. Felton—Executive Committee. served as Freedom Fund chairperson for several years. As membership chairperson and has served on the Executive Committee for twenty-four years. Serving as Youth Advisor for the NAACP Wilkes-Barre Youth Council #28AM and currently serves as Youth Advisor for the NAACP PA State Conference.
Rhonda Rabbitt—Executive Committee. She is the Dean of Education at Wilkes University where she oversees programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral degree levels. Regardless of degree level, the school is committed to the mission to provide opportunities for each child to live into his or her full potential, both locally and globally. This mission is best accomplished in collaboration with our Pk-12 schools and community organizations with a similar mission.
Constance Wynn—Executive Committee. She served as President and has served as historian of the branch through the eyes of family involvement.
Swearing in from left to right: Peggy Felton—Executive Committee, Flora Jenkins—Secretary, Constance Wynn—Executive Committee, Larry Singleton—Treasurer, Melissa Rivers—Third Vice President, Bill Browne—Second Vice President, David S. Yonki—First Vice President, Ronald L. Felton—President and Mayor Tony George.
Sitting L-R: Constance Wynn—Executive Committee, Flora Jenkins—Secretary, Peggy A. Felton—Executive Committee,
Standing L-R: Larry Singleton—Treasurer, Melissa Rivers—Third Vice President, Bill Browne—Second Vice President, David S. Yonki—First Vice President, Ronald L. Felton—President and Mayor Tony George.