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River City Chapter co-hosted the 47th Area will Houston, White Dress Project, Waverly Nolly Law
One Leadership Conference held in San Antonio Texas         Firm, Unity Bank, World Financial Group, Kay Cos-
in 2018. The River City Chapter paused for a photo          metics, Premier Jewelry Designs, Tracy Lynn Jewelry, a
during the festivities of the Host night themed African     notable author, Top Teens of America and Harris
attire.
                                                            County Voter Registration. Topics focused on barriers
                                                            to employment such as education/technology, health,

                                                            credit, background and etc.

                                                            The resource fair sponsored by SBCC, TLOD, Inc.~
                                                            Status of Women Thrust (5-Star Goal) was a huge suc-
                                                            cess. The chapter is pressing forward as ‘Agents of
                                                            Change’ in the community and plans to continue to em-
                                                            power women with the necessary tools, bring insight
                                                            and inspiration to make a difference and get women
                                                            back to work.

                                                            Trinity West Chapter recognized female pillars
                                                            in the Dallas, Texas area. The Legacy Leadership
Suburban  Bayou  City  Chapter  Status               of     Luncheon: “Supporting Pillars” event was held at Thor-

Women Thrust held its 2nd Annual "Women Back to netree Country Club in DeSoto, Texas. A crowd of ap-

Work Resource Fair" in partnership with Bella Vista         proximately 150 enjoyed the elegant luncheon. The
Missionary Baptist Church from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M., Sat- event was complimented with a meal, special guest solo-

                                                            ist, guest saxophonist and past national Top Teen Presi-
                                                            dent Josef Sorrells, followed by an award certificate

                                                            presentation. Awards were presented by President Lady
                                                            Brenda Murphy.

                                                                   The Trinity West Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction,
                                                                   Inc. is very thankful for all who assisted in spotlighting
                                                                   female community leaders and the work they have
                                                                   done, and continue to do, in striving to make this world
                                                                   a better place. The members of the Trinity West Chap-
                                                                   ter helped make the day and event uplifting and inspir-
                                                                   ing. It is the intention of the chapter to make this an
                                                                   annual occasion

urday, October 6, 2018. The event emphasized Top La-
dies of Distinction, Inc.-- National Status of Women
theme "Back to Work" by providing women with op-
portunities to obtain personalized career counseling and
support to re-enter the workforce or start their own
business.

Experts onsite provided information on the current
workforce, job search techniques, updating resumes,
interviewing skills, tech tips, entrepreneurial opportuni-
ties, and retirement planning. Discussion panels consist-
ed of social agencies and businesses including: Texas
Workforce Solutions, Dress for Success, AARP, Good-
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