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CEO of Richards Disposal, Inc.; Mrs. Linda P. Teamer, Fair. The chapter volunteered at the “Praise in Purple”
Delta Airlines retiree, volunteer and real estate broker, table for the "Walk to End Alzheimer's". They part-
nered with NAACP and the Educators Voter Registra-
married to Dr. Charles C. Teamer, leader in business, tion Initiative (EVRI) for voter registration and in 4
civic and community organizations. short weeks, visited 395 classrooms in 9 schools across

In recognition of their service, the honorees were 8 Bexar County school districts registering qualified stu-
awarded a Proclamation from the City of New Orleans dents to vote.

and beautiful acrylic plaques. Following the presentation The Ladies, Teens and Lords are collecting books for
an emotional challenge was delivered by Lady Trina E. Literacy and plastic water bottles and recycle bags to
Williams, D. Sc., and an eloquent response from Elder help Keep America Beautiful. The chapter decorated
doors for Christmas at Midcrown Senior Living Facility
CC Harrison, representing the honorees.
and gave away sweaters and scarves for “Keep a Senior
Another highlight was the presentation of a $1,000.00 Warm”. River City organized Sickle Cell Disease and
scholarship to graduating Teen Mya Bolds, Salutatorian, Breast Cancer Walks. They contributed a monetary do-
who will be attending Xavier University in the fall and a nation to SCD and participated in the Toy Drive for
SCD. River City presented Back-to-Work topics educat-
check to Teen Andreas Palmer second place winner of ing women to assist them with entering or returning to
the Area One Spelling Bee. the work force and educating them on dress and presen-

Some 225 Ladies, Lords, Teens and guests dined on a tation skills for career success.

delectable lunch featuring chef’s cut rib eye steak at the The Chapter is active with the local NCNW and partner
elegant Royal Palm in Harvey, Louisiana. Lady Brenda J. with them in planning the BEAT AIDS Banquet Fund-
Williams, Chapter President also served as Luncheon raiser, which is always a success.

Chairperson. Ladies Barbara B. Brown and Carrie K.

Roy were Co-Chairpersons.

River City Chapter Ladies, Lords and Teens are San Antonio Metro Chapter celebrated their

having an exciting year. River City Chapter of Top La- 35th Anniversary on January 21, 2017, with a breakfast
dies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) launched their TLOD at the San Antonio Petroleum Club. Originally char-
“Ambassadors of the Evers Academy for African- tered on January 30, 1982, by 50 multi-talented women
American Males’ (A-TEAAM) at S. J. Davis Middle from diverse backgrounds, the chapter is fortunate to
School on San Antonio's East Side. This is the first A- have three of the charter members still active members.
TEAAM program in San Antonio, Texas.
Current chapter members are still working assiduously

River City partnered with Tree Mount Temple Baptist to carry out the programmatic thrusts of TLOD and
Church for a College and Community Organization engaging in recruiting, retention and re-claiming for this

outstanding service organization of Top Ladies of