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36th Area IV Leadership Conference

It is with astounding pleasure that I invite you on the brief Throughout the 2018 Area IV Leadership Conference the
Journey of the 2018 Area IV Leadership Conference held in entertainment and food was absolutely wonderful. Ladies,
Birmingham, Alabama hosted by the Birmingham Lords and Teens were introduced to the new Area IV Socio
Metropolitan Chapter. The theme for the conference was app that help attendees navigate through the conference
“Unifying TLOD & TTA Legacy Builders One Brick at a events, network with each other, and receive conference
Time.” Together with Energy and Enthusiasm we joined the updates immediately. At the Literary luncheon two guests
TLOD and TTA activities, which gave an opportunity for speakers: author Sharon Flake and author/filmmaker Aaron
sharing ideas and bringing awareness of positive changes Johnson highlighted their literary work. The Memorial Service
that, will enhance the organization as a whole. Ladies, Lords gave us an opportunity to reflect on our past, present and
and Teens engaged in meaningful workshops that not only future. The grand finale was the TLOD & TTA Presentation
dealt with the TLOD culture but also focused on wellness Gala that presented our newly inducted ladies for the
issues that may affect our daily lives, such as, nutrition, 2017-2018 year as well as the Area IV Chapters Mr. TTA and
exercising, mental health, sickle cell awareness, and health Miss TTA. Area IV is definitely a conference to attend. See
care for men. With this wealth of information we have you next year in Miami, Florida for the 37th Area IV
better knowledge on how to sustain and prevent issues that Leadership Conference.
may cause difficult times in our lives.

The Teens were able to tour Birmingham and learned of all
its rich history at the Civil Rights Institute, Southern Negro
Baseball Museum and tour the 16th Street Baptist
Church. Our TTA toured Miles College and were introduced
to a life of higher education and experiences that they may
encounter while attending college. Miles Colleges also
waived all application fees for our Teens that wanted to apply.
Top Teens explored dormitory life, sorority and fraternity
life, they discussed entrance exams, scholarships, various
educational courses and departments; a multitude of other
collegiate topics were

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