Association History

Official “ORIGINAL” Name: Mississippi Civil Defense Directors Association

Organizational Date: May 21, 1961

Incorporators:
Leslie Newcomb, Chairman – Forrest Co
John Hill – Canton – Madison Co
David Eddy – Jackson – Hinds Co
Ed Kramer, Jr – Clarke Co

First Board:
One from each CD District –
A.H. Arnold – Alcorn Co
Earl Frye, Jr. – Monroe Co
Ed Kramer, Jr. – Clarke Co
Gordon Covington, Jr. – Pike Co
J.F. Geoghegan – Jefferson Co
Charles Morris – Washington Co
Lawrence A. Feduccia – Bolivar Co
Gary Moore – Montgomery Co

First Officers:
Leslie Newcomb – President – Forrest Co
K.E. McLaughlin – 1st VP – Warren Co
H.G. Morrow – 2nd VP – Panola Co
Julia Guice – Sec/Trea – Harrison Co