Page 29 - TTA Newsletter Spring Summer 2018

Area V 43rd Annual
Leadership Conference

Greetings Top Teens, Top Ladies, Lords, and Honored Guests,
Welcome to Area V of Top Teens of America! I am pleased to introduce myself to you! I am
Teen Marcellus Metcalf, the Area V Top Teen President. As president, I want to encourage
you to continue to share information to others about our great organization.
Area V had a great area conference and of course, I want to thank everyone who helped to
make it a success. My chapter, the Detroit Chapter served as the host city and a great time was
had by all. The 313 will always hold a special place in my heart and it was wonderful to
welcome all of the chapters to my hometown. We went to the Charles H. Wright African
American Museum, the Underground Railroad, and the Motown Museum. We enjoyed great
workshops but most importantly, we packed 100 backpacks for Blessings in a Backpack. We
also had friendly competitions with our spelling bee, essay contests, and of course the
speaker’s tournament. We crowned Mr. & Miss Top Teens from the various chapters.
This year, we have accomplished much but there is still much to do. Let us continue to strive
to grow our organization by encouraging teens to join our wonderful organization. It’s all
about Top Teens!

Sincerely,
Teen Marcellus Metcalf
Area V Top Teen President
Area V. conference was facilitated by Area V. TTA President Teen Marcellus
Metcalf Area V. TTA Advisor Lady Annmarie Byers, Area V. TTA Asst.
Advisor Lady Rochelle Johnson, and a awesome fully capable TTA Executive
Board and TTA Chapter Advisors, National TTA 2nd Vice President Teen
Ashley Campbell from the Wendell Chapter Attended. Area V. Top Teens
participation surpassed previous attendance at this year’s conference.

Our Conference began with A Magical Motown Revue with musical
competition from various different chapters singing songs from Motown in
the 1960s. Area V. Top Ladies and Top Teens shared their awesome talent on
Host Night which was enjoyed by all.

talents throughout the program, Area V. TTA Officers shared thoughts and scriptures on Leadership, Courage,
Inspiration, Dedication, Serving Others, and Giving Thanks with everyone in
attendance at TLOD Prayer Breakfast; Area Teens also shared their musical

Teens Plenary Sessions included presentations from St. Jude, March for Dimes, N.O.B.L.E Laws in your community. Area
V. Teens also stuff over 200 Blessings in a Backpack donations for Hope Academy in Detroit, Michigan.

Area V. Teens and Ladies were able to pay tribute and recognize 50th Anniversary Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther
King’s tragic assassination in a special session with one our beloved Top Lady Veronica Brady Nesbitt who participated in
the civil rights movement at Woolworth’s Lunch Counter sit-in. Along with Our Founder Lady Ozell Dean, TLOD, Teens
and Lords participated in a rededication recitation commitment to serving our communities.

Top Teens and Advisors visited the Second Baptist Church Underground Railroad, Motown “Hitsville” culminating their
Literacy Culture Tour at the Charles H. Wright Museum “ Middle Passage “ Exhibit. This was a very emotional and life
impacting experience for everyone.

Over 275 Top Ladies,Lords,Teens and Guests attended Area V. Blue and Silver Awards Banquet which showcased all 2018
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