The Southern Pearl Newsletter^LLJ Volume 4^LLJ May 2023 Edition^LLJ 06182023A

Presidential Reflections
June 2023
Greetings to my fabulous sisters of the Southern Pearls Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction,
Inc. As spring rolled in, the flowers were not the only things blossoming. This SPMD chapter
also grew, not only with new members, but we positively expanded our footprint in the
community. Our service has dramatically impacted the South Miami-Dade community. We
must remain fruitful in spirit and work to continue providing quality choices for our teens and
residents. We could not have been impactful without our committee chairs.
To those that have served as chairpersons of committees, please accept my wholehearted
gratitude for your efforts. We completed more than 80 events in our first two years of
service! This chapter has done a fantastic job. To our officers, elected and appointed, thank
you for your work. Your willingness to take on chartering a chapter and providing the
necessary tools and guidance to get us through the first two years has been impeccable. This
has been an actual group project! However, I believe our investment was worth it. This
spring, we were able to attend our first in-person Area IV Conference. Our Top Teen Chapter
was well represented and able to participate in its first conference. The experience was not
only memorable, but they were able to garner some real organizational leadership
experiences. The Area recognized 3 of our Teens who authored and submitted to the Area IV
book of poems. Also, Congratulations to our Mr. and Miss SPMD Top Teen, who were
excellent chapter representatives. I am prayerful that the future of the Southern Pearls
Miami-Dade Chapter of TLOD will continue to shine. Increasing our membership with 25
ready, willing, and talented women with hands of excellence to circulate the organizational
mission and goals is a step in the right direction. Let your creativity immerse you during our
break. Think of meaningful and impactful ways this chapter can serve in excellence. Our
future is our Teens, but we do not exist without the history of our Seniors or the breeding of
Women. As we continue to grow in Partnerships, we must seek opportunities to build
Beautiful Communities. I look forward to your ideas at our summer retreat, where we will
introduce new initiatives. Additionally, look for a survey that will be sent to all members for
your opinion on our progress and areas of improvement. As we wind down for our break,
take some time to rejuvenate and recharge. Enjoy your summer!
Sisterly blessings,
Lady Regina