NCDTSEA Hall of Fame
Those that Formed and Maintained Our Association
Odell Welborn
Odell served as Executive Secretary of the N.C. Association for Health, Physical Education and Dance. As Driver and Traffic Education Teacher at East Carolina, Odell participated in the organizational meetings held at NC A&T University in 1970. With his experience as an Executive Secretary, he became the first Executive Secretary for NCDTSEA. He fulfilled these duties for the next ten years
Odell Welborn First Executive Secretary Served 1970 - 1980
Robert Kluttz Executive Secretary Served 1980 – 1990
Robert Kluttz
Robert, as an Education Student at Catawba College, took an elective course for Driver Education instructors. Following graduation, he spent more than 56 years in Traffic Safety. As a Driver Education teacher in Cabarrus County schools, he took part in the organizational meetings for NCDTSEA in 1970. These meetings were held in Greensboro at NC A&T University hosted by Dr Isaac Barnett. As a member of the board of directors, he became a life time member of NCDTSEA and served as President 1975-76. He followed Odell as Executive Secretary for ten years, maintaining membership, quarterly newsletters and treasurer for the association. Robert lead the association in 1979, to host the ADTSEA National Conference in Charlotte.
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