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Top Teens of America

Opening Ceremony

Area One Top Teens President: (The presiding officer stands and gives four deliberate raps with the gavel.

Everyone stands. (The presiding officer gives four more deliberate raps with the gavel and speaks the following
lines):

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The 50 Area One Conference of Top Teens of America, Inc., is called to order. Our vision extends to all
comers of the world. Our major purpose, as we strengthen the chain of friendship throughout the world, is
SERVICE. We ask for guidance as we of ourselves in fulfilling our purpose and responsibilities

OFFICERS (IN UNISON): As officers of Top Teens of America, Inc. it is our duty and responsibility to
provide the best leadership in the execution of our purpose.

MEMBERS (IN UNISON):

TOPS IN SERVICE must be our watchword

T is for Tops in Service;

O is for Outreach in working cooperatively with other organizations to reach common goals;

P is for Pride in self, home and community;

S is for SERVICE, our major purpose

I is for Involvement to keep abreast of current advancements;

N is to seek new goals as we prepare to be leaders of tomorrow:

S is for Senior Citizens and the deep concern we show toward them;

E is to Encourage scholarship, participation and appreciation of Ethnic History and Cultural Heritage

R is for Radiate as we branch out into all directions;

V is for our combined Vision that encompasses the scope of all mankind;

I is to instill in each of us the ideals and purposes of our organization;

C is for Commitment in developing social and personal skills necessary for entering and performing in the
competitive society; and

E is for Encouragement as we strive to carry out our objectives as set forth by Top Ladies of Distinction,
Incorporated.

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