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National Officers gave their reports:

• the Crown will be published on the Website after P-Top (It is currently available on the website)
• the Community Beautification Committee rolled out a Textile Recycling Initiative that can be used as a

Fundraiser
• Member Services gave away gift cards at each session courtesy of Area III - South Cluster

Celebration of Life Luncheon: The Importance of Clinical Trials

The luncheon focused on Clinical Trials and how important it is for us to become involved whether it be
as a participant or someone who brings awareness to the issue. Our guest speaker was our own Lady Dar-
lene Ruffin-Alexander, Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Administrative and Clinical Solutions, LLC,
and a member of the Atlanta Peachtree Chapter, who brought us a wealth of information. She was fol-
lowed by testimonials from several of our members who had completed clinical trials or who were just

starting one. It was a stirring luncheon that gave us a lot of food for thought.

Lady Jackie Pope, 11th National President, donated a TLOD quilt made out of old TLOD tee shirts, and it
was auctioned off. It sold for $750.00 bringing the Silent Auction total to over $2000.00!! At the close of
the luncheon, Lady Francine B. Jarvis, National Recommendations Chair, led us through a rousing "Pass
the Gift" activity.

Plenary Session Two

Officers and Committee Chairs gave reports:

• Lady Jackie Pope talked about the "free" raffle that is being conducted again. This is where the chap-
ters sell the tickets, keep the money, and send the stubs to Lady Jackie. The prizes are:

1st place 55" TV
2nd place 2 night stay at any Marriott
3rd place tablet
4th place $250 gift card

Raffle tickets will be sent to the Area Director within the next week. If additional tickets are needed,
please inform your Area Director and she will contact Lady Pope who will provide instructions.

• Lady Brenda Dodd, Chairman of the Area Director's Council, reported on charters and gave the dates
for the Area Conferences:

Area I March 1 - March 4, 2018 San Antonio, TX

Area II April 12 - April 15, 2018 Wilmington, DE
Area III March 8 - March 11, 2018 Oakbrook, IL
Area IV March 15 - March 18, 2018 Birmingham, AL
Area V April 5– April 8, 2018 Detroit, MI
Area VI February 22– February 25, 2018 Phoenix, AZ