2019 Area V Leadership Conference

Greetings:

I am Lady Roxyanne Cartier Burrus, the National Area V Director, and on behalf of
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Area V, I want to thank you for supporting the 44th
Annual Leadership Conference. We are excited to host this conference this year. Our
task is to acknowledge and show appreciation for the many partnerships and sponsors
we have established as well as organizations we work with locally and nationally.

As you may already know, Top ladies of Distinction, Inc. is a long- standing service or-
ganization encompassing six regional areas inclusive of more than 100 chapters locat-
ed across United Sates of America. Since its inception in Tyler Texas in 1964, we have
been providing service to youth and adults for more than 50 years. Our major thrusts
include serving women, youth, senior citizens, beautifying America, and establishing
partnerships with like-minded organizations.

Throughout the conference we will acknowledge and thank our local partners for
providing their valuable service in our communities. We will showcase our accomplish-
ments and thank our Ladies, Top Teens, and Lords for their hard work and we will ap-
plaud the partners and supporters. Without you, we could not accomplish the work at
the rate of success rate we realize today.

Collectively, we endeavor to provide the mutual support needed to tackle the many
community issues and concerns.

Once again, thank for your support. You help us to accomplish our mission which is
to serve youth and adults.

Lady Roxyanne Cartier Burrus

National Area V Director



























Wishing Lady Sandra Parker-
Area V Conference Chair

Lady Marsha Wells-Indianapolis
Chapter President,

Lady Roxyanne Burrus-
Area V Director

And the Entire
Indianapolis Chapter of Top Ladies

Of Distinction, Inc.

A Very Successful Area V Conference

~Rev. Carl V. Nelson

Celebrating Area V
44th Leadership Conference

The Toledo Chapter

Lady Mary McKinley Reed Lady Elizabeth Flournoy

Lady Delores Anderson Lady Clara Petty

Lady Delores Bates Lady Sheryl Riggs

Lady Ann C Battles Lady Madelyn Standard

Lady Denise Black Poon Lady Wanda Terrell Galloway

Lady Clara Brank Lady Barbara Tucker

Lady Denise Cardwell Lady Mary Ann Wilkins

Welcome Top Ladies, Teens and Lords to the 44th Annual Lords Roderick Grays, James Perkins, David Watts, Ken-
Area V Conference neth Parker, Robert Cooper, Jeffery Filler,

Lady Lula M Patton, Beautification Chair Greg Byers, Edward McGruder, Melvin Hunt, James Hunt,
Indianapolis Chapter James Wells Frederick Martin, Donald Owens, and

Robert H. Mays Jr.

Congratulations
Lord James Perkins and

Lady Cynthia Perkins

2019 Lard Sharing and Caring
Award and

The Jefferey P. King for Exem-
plary

Sisterhood and Lordship







Top Ladies Of Distinction Inc.

Who Are We?

Founded: September 8, 1964 in Tyler, Texas by Founders - Franchell Boswell, Ina
Bolton Brown, Ozell Dean, Willie Lee Glass, Augusta Cash Latham,
LaVerne Madlock, Georgia Bell Presswood Nelson, Ruth Payne Smith

Motto: Service to Youth and Adults

Purpose: To enhance and enrich the lives of youth and adults through exempla-
ry programs of service

Theme: Investing in V.A.L.U.E.S. that Support, Enhance, and Sustain
(Volunteerism, Advocacy, Leadership, Unity, Engagement and Social
Responsibility)

Chapters: 109 Chapters; each sponsors a Top Teens of America Chapter; divided
into six geographic areas, I-VI, with active chapters in 34 states

Affiliates: NCNW, Black Women's Agenda, UNCF, NAACP, Sickle Cell Disease

Other: Provides over 500,000 volunteer hours annually and donates over
$250,000 annually in scholarships

Membership: By invitation only

For more information, please visit our website at: www.tlodinc.org