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Chapter News
Area I

Houston Chapter, under the leadership of its Humble Intercontinental Chapter, en-

president, Lady Katherine Wilson, held its first annual tertained the residents at Colonnade with a coronation
Community Meet and Greet to introduce to some and reac- event. Sixty (60) residents attended and received infor-
quaint to others, to the amazing community service pro- mation on how to stay healthy. Lady Kathy Mosby ,
grams and projects that the Houston Chapter has con- Senior Citizens Chair served as the event coordinator.
tributed to the city of Houston. In attendance were city There were eighteen (18) Top Teens that served the res-
councilmembers and their chiefs of staff, judg- idents and twelve (12) Top Ladies in attendance.
es, a school board member, business owners, and other
community leaders. This project was orchestrated by the

Lake Charles Chapter, observed its 45th
Founders’ Day with the theme, “Immersed in the Spirit of
Service”. The observance began at Starlight Baptist

Church in Lake Charles. Betty Jenkins, a faithful, life-
long member, was presented the Christian Service
Community Partnerships committee, chaired by Lady Award. During a celebration luncheon at The Gover-
Annetra Piper. As the community members mingled at nor’s Mansion, ladies with 25 or more years of service
the TLOD National headquarters, sipping wine or fla- were recognized including Ladies Verda Anthony,
vored water and appreciating hors d'oeuvres, they had Pythina Brown, Loretta Gallien, Lillie Liddell, Chester
the opportunity to view an onscreen presentation about Moses, Annie L. Mouton, Ivy Mouton, and Judith
the many noteworthy activities that are being completed Washington.
by the chapter Top Ladies and Top Teens of America.

On hand to serve the guests were Top Ladies, as well as Emily Ashworth was presented the Community Service
Top Teens. The Top Teens and Top Ladies spoke award for outstanding contributions to the Southwest
about their chapter involvement and shared how benefi- Louisiana community. Lady Ivy Mouton was presented
cial being a member has been. During the event, Lady the President’s Award of Excellence for her steadfast,
devotion, and dedication in keeping to the vision of the
Wilson thanked the crowd and provided information founders.
about the chapter and how they could participate in this

important work. Lady Piper spoke to the group about Keynote speaker was former Top Teen Josef Sorrells of
how they could make contributions to the group, Dallas, an acclaimed spiritual and motivational speaker,
whether those contributions are financial or an in-kind. community servant, and leader. He applauded the chap-

There were take-aways for the guests, including a bro- ter’s 45-year history, saying, “I am reminded that “She
chure regarding the national organization and the chap- changes everything”! For the last almost half a century, you have
ter including a pledge card that can be use to make uplifted, empowered and motivated teenagers from all different
monetary, time or resources donations. backgrounds, creeds, and religions. In a real sense, this group of
women ‘Changes Everything!’