On Dec. 16, a who’s who of North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) past and present leadership and staff gathered at the NC State Club to celebrate and honor Linda Carter on her retirement after 42 years of service to the NCMS as Executive Assistant to the CEO. The luncheon included an appearance by the NC State mascots, a video produced by NCMS CEO Bob Seligson tracing Linda’s life from growing up on the family farm outside of Rocky Mount through her years at the NCMS as well as speeches remembering Linda’s commitment to the society and its members. She was presented with the NCMS’ John Huske Anderson Award and the state honored her with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Being the Christmas season, Santa was on hand to give Linda her retirement gift. Her many NCMS friends contributed to a $30,000+ check to take nine years off Linda’s mortgage. A surprised and tearful Linda expressed her gratitude at the conclusion of the party.
