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Area III
41st Annual Leadership Conference

The 41stArea III TTA Leadership Conference was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel,
Schaumburg, IL, March 9 -12, 2017. The conference was facilitated by Area III TTA
Advisor, Lady Catherine E. Miles, Area III TTA President Teen Reginald Bailey III, a
very capable TTA Executive Board and Chapter Advisors. One hundred sixty-eight
top Teens registered for the conference. National TTA Director Lady Janice Scim-
mons and National TTA President Teen Gerra Gistand were present. Thirty-two
Graduating seniors, including the National TTA President, were recognized at the
Blue and Silver Breakfast.
In this Area III election year, the elected officers are: President, Teen Jasmine
Thompson (Evergreen Park Chicago), First Vice President, Teen Jamal Clay (South
Suburban Chicago) and Second Vice President, Teen Rahsaan Roberson-Teague
(Milwaukee).
The TTA Leadership Luncheon featured former Teens enrolled in various HBCUs
sharing their experiences. The TTA Expo included presentations on March of Dimes,
St. Jude, Safe Driving, Trivia Game, Spelling Bee, a guest MC with local DJs and entertainers. One of the main attractions
was the Mr. and Miss TTA Presentations.
Categories for Area winners going on to compete at Syn-Lod include Teen Raven Miller (South Suburban Chicago), Ruth
Payne Smith Speakers Tournament and Spelling Bee and the Lady Jacqueline Crawford Scrapbook Award (North Shore Chi-
cago). The chapters donated 4,047 food items to Break Through for Blessings in a Backpack.
Chapter TTA Advisors reported 36, 268 Service Points. Scenes from the Area III Conference indicate the weekend was pro-
ductive and joyous!

Area III TTA President’s Final Message

Area III TTA President, Teen Reginald Bailey IIIis from the Cardinal Chapter in
St. Louis. He has come to the end of his term and is happy to have had the honor
and privilege to be in a position that allowed him to serve and grow in so many
ways. Teen Reggie, as everyone calls him, is thankful to his peers for having the
faith and confidence in him to elect him. While he didn’t know what to expect
coming in, the support and dedication of the Area III Executive Board and the
wonderful Teens were a special piece in the puzzle to help make him a successful
President.
Teen Reggie gives special credit to the Area III TTA Director for giving him direc-
tion to help him lead the monthly conference calls, the in-person plenary sessions
and just generally being the best he can be. He identified her as ‘none other than
the beautiful and fearless Lady Cat” who has been with him every step of the way.
In his last year as a member of Top Teens, Teen Reggie plans to serve through his
chapter. He feels it is his mission and his passion to serve our community and will
continue to live by our creed “Participation is our Foundation as Leaders of Tomorrow.” He will always respect and cherish
this organization and the many friends he’s made.

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