The Sandy Pines North Carolina Chapter of Top Teens of America (TTA) sponsored by Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. ®, (TLOD) held its first retreat on Saturday, July 13, at the Henderson Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Lilesville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The retreat provided training and workshops that offered the Teens an opportunity to develop leadership skills; network with each other; and learn more about TTA operations to prepare them to become Future Leaders of Tomorrow. Also, Mrs. Mary K. Woods, RN,MSN provided a Human Trafficking presentation.
The Sandy Pines North Carolina Chapter Top Teens of America (TTA) received a certificate of recognition for their participation with the March of Dimes Foundation at the TLOD 41st Syn-Lod Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on July 2, 2019.
In 1964, the eight TLOD founders primary aim was to help alleviate the moral and social problems engulfing the youth in their communities. They did this via a youth organization. In 1968, the name of Top Teens of Americawas adopted, and in 1969, they organized the first National Top Teens of America convention. The purpose of Top Teens of America (TTA), youth ages 13-18, is to train Teens in eight specific areas M.O.M.E.N.T.U.M. (Mission, Ownership, Mental Toughness, Empowerment, Networking, Teamwork, Unity, and Mentoring).
TTA encourages high academic scholarship, leadership abilities, and the development of pride in self, home, and community as evidenced in their work with senior citizens, the community beautification, and community partnerships.