4 From the Desk of Pastor Kenneth Glasgow

5 From the Desk of Doug Wynn

9 From the Desk of Thelma Maybin Pullin

17 Publishers Note: Dr. Joy Spaulding

7 Permission Granted by Jemmie Watford

8 T.O.P.S.-14 Years in Action

A Photo Summary

17 T.O.P.S. NOLA – In the Making

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From the Desk ofFounder and CEO

Pastor Kenneth Sharpton-Glasgow

Each One Reach OneHistory In The Making

From my heart to yours, we here at The Ordinary Society pride ourselveson working for the community one soul at a time. I have thrived tocontinue to achieve local and national effects of committing myself to thebetterment of all individuals without sex, race, creed or gender division. Mygoal is for equal humanity and pride for all.

We as a people need to focus on what God has placed on our hearts,and the plans that He has for our lives. With your help, we can obtain thefocal points for each of our communities, one person at a time. We have aresponsibility to support and exceed their expectations. That means we aimto continue the support of local and national organizations with dedication,serving our members with integrity, accountability and commitment.Together we will strive for excellence one day at time.

We, the ordinary people, are on a mission to build a strong local andnational presence within all communities. Above all, we each have a voicebecause we are members of this thriving generation. We are all owners, weare all connected, and we are all part of a cooperative network. Thank youfor your support in helping us in connecting one community at a time.

WE ARE JUST ORDINARY PEOPLE DOING EXTRAORDINARY THINGS,

BY THE POWER AND SPIRIT OF GOD. NO WILL OF OUR OWN.

ALL GLORY BELONGS TO HIM.

From the Desk of Doug Wynn

Perception as Reality

From Doug Wynn, TOPS Advisory Board Chairman

When you were a child did you ever hear, “Stop crossing your eyes or they’ll get stuck like that”? Did youbelieve it? Considering that the advice usually came from the same person that also said, “Don’t touch thestove it’s hot and it’ll burn” then you very well might have believed that crossing your eyes would makethey stick that way. Your perception had been shaped into reality by someone that you trusted becauseyou had already tested their words before and burned your fingers when you just had to see if the stovewas really hot.

As adults we can too easily fall into the same pattern of belief. We hear someone speak what we know isthe truth for one instance so we then have a tendency to take them at their word. No matter how wellintentioned we should always think about their words, possibly test them, before accepting them as truth.Conversely, sometimes we hear someone speak words that we know are absolutely false and therefore wecan have the tendency to then think everything they say is false. It is just as important to think about thesewords spoken by someone may we not trust and test them because there just might be truth in what theyare saying this time.

We can sometimes make our perception reality simply because we already believe one way or another.What we want may not be realistic. What we believe or want to believe may not be reality. If we only listento people that we have agreed with in the past, we could be locking ourselves into an unrealistic belief.Purposely filtering out information is a big reason why communities, families and people become sodivided. When we begin listening to opposing views only then will we be able to have constructiveconversations and build healthier families and communities. Questioning our perception which builds ourreality is a good thing for each of us to do.

If you stay high on life, life will stay high on you!!

Dr. Walter Sims The Minister of Motivation - Spiritual/Mindset/Mental Toughness Coach

Professional Motivational Speaker - TV/Radio Host - Celebrity Impersonator

205.225.9757 www.ministerofmotivation.com

PERMISSION GRANTED

Knowing firsthand the plight faced by African American of the south, it is interesting that the mostnecessary component that leads to unquestionable justice and freedom eludes us. Our God given rights ashuman beings supersede any imaginable rights constructed by man. There is a critical need forreconstruction within the culture of the African American race. Ownership and production of positiveimages and relative icons are crucial elements for great change. Economic infrastructure is all butunestablished on the collective front. We need one collective agenda that builds a respectable, strongmovement that Graduates our children from major universities with established career opportunities withinthe cities they were born and raised. Other elements needed are: technological programs, bankinginstitutions, Broadcasting Agencies and Sport Franchise ownership. Economics has escaped usthroughout every movement of liberation we have pursued throughout the years past. Fortunately the oneswho have capitalized from our ignorance and lack of planning have created an excellent blueprint for oursuccess. Our inability to use ourselves for wealth and progress gave way for others to create greatprograms and systems of wealth on our backs. The time has finally come for Blacks in America to takeownership of their minds, their skills and all wealth that is gained from them.

To all leaders, all advocates all believers; know that you have permission granted to you from the mosthigh. You have been granted permission to pursue freedom, justice and equality. Permission to know andunderstand we all have been granted permission and grace in the pursuit of happiness.

Have a great day on purpose!

Minister/Teacher Jemmie Watford URBAN DOMESTIC SPECIALIST

Our children in Dothan Baptist Bottom being entertained by McGriff THE CRIME DOG saying no to drugs. One ofTops neighborhood events with support from our D A office Doug Valeska. Teach them while they are young so theywill not get caught up in the system, or have issues.

Celebrating Martin Luther King Birthday 2010

Left to right with the mike – Pastor Kenneth Glasgow (TOPS), Rev. Dillard (Tabernacle church), Commissioner CurtisHarvey (Rhema Rock church), Pastor Mike Hoppe (Convenant United Methodist), Commisioner Amos Newsome,

Greg Benton (Police Chief), Mike Schmidtz (Mayor), MikeWest (City Manager, Glennie Wiggins and SenatorHarrianne Smith.

All on one accord repeating with Pastor Glasgow TOPS creed “WHAT I WANT FOR MYSELF, I WANT FORSOMEONE ELSE etc.”

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TheOrdinaryPeopleSociety

14 YearsIn Action

Executive Director Tina Glasgow

Executive Director, Tina Glasgow of “The Ordinary People Society” manages the day to day operation ofT.O.P.S. Empowerment Center and Mama Tina Mission House, where we feed over 200 people per day inDothan, AL. She is passionate about improving quality of life especially in low income communities where food,shelter, and most of all education is lacking. TOPS Ministry is all about LETS FEED THE NEED whatever theneed may be. Ms. Glasgow go about day to day with a helping hand to motivate, uplift and give hope to thosewho feel they have no hope or no one to care. We feed physically, emotionally and spiritually by providing food,clothing and encouraging words to anyone that comes to the steps of TOPS MISSION HOUSE OR TOPSEMPOWEREMENT CENTER.

Day to Day she checks on the successes of each programs Tops have implemented and always looking for newprograms that will improve the needs of those in need , she focuses on the elderly that are without educationand need a helping hand to make sure they are not being cheated out of their rights. She is always looking forresources that specialize in our elderly and our children.

Ms. Glasgow’s personal passion focuses on our youth generating practical and elegant solutions to complexhuman and organizational problems. She also developed a program for pre- teen girls called “Saving OurDaughters”, they are Goddess -Their Motto is (God’s Outstanding Daughter’s Developing Self-Acceptance and Self –Respect.) THEY WILL STAND UP AND SHINE. They are taught (old school homeeconomics) cooking, sewing, etiquette, serving and most of all a personal relationship with God, no matter whattheir personal life is like it is their choice to BE all they can and want to BE.

Prior to becoming Executive Director Ms. Glasgow served as Administrator for T.O.P.S. from its humblebeginning August 2001 while she also maintained a full time store manager position for American Greetings,where she won many achievement awards for her great customer services which she say “My gift from God isto love everybody and reach out and touch a life”.

One of TOPS biggest supporters

You are invited to visit Mark and SusanAnderson, at their family owned shop for all

your outdoor gear and attire.

3535 Ross Clark Circle

Dothan, Ala 36303

334-673-2878

T.O.P.S - The Ordinary People Society403 W. Powell St. Dothan, Al 36303 (334)-671-2882

(E-mail) tinaattops@yahoo.comwww.theordinarypeoplesociety.com

MAYOR MIKE SCHMITZ

Mike Schmitz supported T.O.P.S. since the beginning in 2001,before he became Mayor. He is known for his giving, andcommunity service. Since becoming Mayor, he has beenhighlighted and invited to speak everywhere, China, WashingtonDC and numerous places about business and economicdevelopment.

Mike Schmitz, now Mayor, said “The City of Dothan has a majorfocus on not only economic development, but also race relationsin this southern city.”

Mike Schmitz

blessing TOPS

in 2001

Mike Schmitz

blessing TOPS

in 2014

The Ordinary People Society at work

THANKSGIVING DAY DELIVERING 601 PLATES TO THE WIREGRASS AREA. EVERY THANKSGIVINGDAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY PASTOR GLASGOW AND TOPS STAFF MEMBERS SPEND THE DAY

SERVING OTHERS

The Ordinary People Society Youth

TOM THUMB WEDDING FOR TOPS CHILDREN WHO PROMISED TO BE PRAYER PARTNERSFOREVER

TRELL AND MELACHI PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER

Thanks to our National Youth coordinator Ms. Kenyetta Rich who always make sure the community have aeaster egg hunt for the low –income and children of prisoners, she sacrifices her time and money to makesure no one is left behind . I guess one would say that she is their EASTER BUNNY. Then she teaches

them the real reason of why we celebrate Easter.

SAVING OUR DAUGHTERS

TOPS Goddess Program is willing to serve those in need and be a blessing to

someone else. We do many activities, such as visiting the nursing homes and

pampering the elderly, learning to sew, cook, and nurture others, while

building our self-esteem.

T.O.P.S. 2015 Anniversary

T.O.P.S. New OrleansI am pleased to announce our newest chapter - T.O.P.S. NOLA.

We will strive to uphold the tremendous success presently andpreviously set by our fearless leader, Dr. Glasgow, with the sameintegrity, professionalism, and purposeful duty. As the NationalDevelopment Director, I will also, seek out other areas in andaround this country that are in need of TOPS chapters, and findqualified individuals to participate, and also open additionalchapters throughout the United States. Let this be a year ofexpansion for The Ordinary People Society.

Additionally, as publisher/editor, I present to you The OrdinaryPeople Society Magazine. This is the first of many more to come.This publication will keep you informed of TOPS activities,encourage your support of national and local businesses that exist to support you and yourneeds, and also the magazine will serve as a vehicle for our expansion, visibility, andsubsequent increase revenue, so that TOPS can be a greater support system for you.

I, too, see Dr. Glasgow's vision, and I honor his mission from God. And under his tutelage Iproudly and eagerly accept this assignment, to be of service to you.

Blessings, love, and light, Dr. Joy

New Orleans eliminates homelessness for veterans in 2015by Rev. Sharron Federico

New Orleans is now being celebrated for being the first city to end veteran homelessness.Social workers in NOLA moved the city's last known homeless vets into their new apartment.

Advocates for the homeless are hailing New Orleans as a model for cities around the country,not just for veterans but for all homeless people looking for permanent housing. The contentionis that housing solutions that work for vets should work for all people. So the problem issolvable if we invest in practices that we know will work.

Statistics say, this time last year nearly 50,000 US veterans had no home. Last IndependenceDay, Michelle Obama sent out a Mayors challenge to end veteran homelessness. Since then,more than 300 Mayors, 6 Governors, and 71 other officials have joined the pledge to houseevery veteran by the end of 2015. Mayor Mitch Landrieu of New Orleans took the pledge saying"We owe our veterans our eternal gratitude for their service and sacrifices to this nation, and bymaking sure they have a place to call home, is a small way to show our appreciation." NOLAhas placed 227 veterans since last year. According to HUD, although many cities have madehuge strides, NOLA is the first to meet the needs of them all. Advocates say there are 600,000in the US in abandoned buildings, shelters, and sleeping on park benches.

the Ordinary People Society Makes History in

Selma03-08-2015

PROJECT SOUTH: AS THE SOUTH GOES

9 GANNON AVE, ATLANTA, GA.

www.ProjectSouth.org

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