Members of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Board of Directors meets to review programs, policies and finances of the organization as part of the 44th Annual Meeting celebration.

USDA Rural Development Alabama State Director, Ronnie Davis, speaks at workshop session on agricultural issues at the Federation's Rural Training and Research Center in Epes, Alabama

Congressman Benny Thompson (D.MS) receives handmade quilt as part of his award as this year's recipient of the Estelle Witherspoon Lifetime Achievement Award at dinner in Birmingham.

Recipients of Annule Pat Jackson Scholarship Awards which were announced at Saturday's meeting in Epes. Some students had their parents accept the award since they were already attending college classes and activities. The five $1000 scholarship are supported by a grant for Sharing, Inc. in Braintree, Massachusetts.

Benjamin Todd Jealous, CEO and President of the NAACP speakers at reception. Jealous was even chairperson for the Estelle Witherspoon Award Dinner

Ralph Paige, Federation Executive Director poses with long time Board member, Gonze L. Twitty - 93 - of Heath Springs, South Carolina, who is one of two remaining signers of the Federation’s 1967 incorporating documents who is still living. Twitty announced his retirement from the Board of Directors after 44 years of service.