Know Your Links Facts
The Links, Inc. was founded on this date
November 9, 1946
The colors and the flower of the Links, Inc.
Emerald Green and White; White Rose
The term DOL refers to
Daughter of a Link
The organization is currently incorporated and headquartered in this city
Washington, D.C.
This National President served the longest amount of time
Vivian J. Beamon 1962-1870
The 2 founders of Links Inc.
Who are Margaret Roselle Hawkins and Sarah Strickland Scott
The number of required service hours per year
48 hours
Children of Links are called
Heir-O-Links
The three purposes of The Links, Inc.
Civic, Cultural, Educational
This National President established the White Rose Banquet.
Grey Edmonds: The first White Rose Banquet was initiated by the Baton Rouge Chapter during that Assembly.
The Links, Inc. was founded in this city
What is Philadelphia, PA
The tag line for Links, Inc.
Linked in friendship, connected in service
Husbands of Links are called
Connecting Links
By virtue of her office, an Area director is a member of
Executive Council
She was the first Heir-O-Link to become a National President
Regina Jolllivette Frazier
The Links organization was incorporated in this state
What is New Jersey
All active members are required to participate in at least two of these five
Program Facets
I joined the Philadelphia Chapter and my job moved me for 2 years and there is not a chapter there. I should request and complete paperwork to transfer my status to
Affiliate Member
This group is responsible for the operations of the Links, Inc. between assemblies
Executive Council
The Links, Inc. obtained United Nations status as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) under this president
Dolly Deselle Adams (8th President)
The Links pledge was composed by this member
Sarah Strickland Scott
Number of members a chapter must have who are not Daughters of Links
60
I recently returned from the hospital and can't get around. I can't attend meetings for 4 or 5 months but will recover in 8 or 9 months. I should request this membership status
Provisory Member
To execute its mission, The Links, Inc. serves communities in these five Program Facets
The Arts, Health and Human Services, Services to Youth, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services
These three linkages were created under the leadership of National President, Patricia Russell-McCloud
Linkages in the National Trends and Services facet
The Links song was written by this member of the Philadelphia chapter
Frances Atkinson
The minimum number of members a chapter is required to have
20
This status is eligible for Links who have been a member for 30 years and are 80+ years old OR for those who have been a member for 50 years.
Platinum Member
The Links Foundation is exempt from federal income tax under this section of Title 26 of the United States Code.
501(3)c
The Scott-Hawkins Leadership Institute was created in her administration
Gladys Gary Vaughn (13th president)
The music to the Links song was composed by this member
Maretta Hall Cephas
Area Conferences and National Assemblies are held in what years
Area Conferences - Odd
National Assemblies - Even
I have been a member for 30 years and I would prefer to attend when I can and not be required. I should initiate the paperwork for what status.
Alumna Members
The National Assembly sets and determines this for Links, Inc.
Policy and Budget
The Links, Inc. purchased its first headquarters under her guidance
Dolly Desselle Adams (8th President)
12 Core Values of the Links, Incorporated
Friendship, integrity, honesty, service, commitment, family relationships, courage, respect for self and others, legacy, confidentiality, responsibility, and accountability
What are the 4 Areas of Linkdom, and what Area are we a part of?
Eastern, Central, Southern, and Western
We are in the Eastern Area!
Only 10% of a chapter's membership can take this status
Leave of Absence
Who is our Current National President?
Ethel Isaacs Williams, J.D.
The National Trends and Services facet was established during her administration.
Vivian Beamon (4th President)
The current number of chapters, number of members, number of states and territories where chapters of the Links, Inc. are located
299 chapters.
17,000+ women of African descent.
41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom.
The words to the Pledge
I do solemnly pledge myself to all the ideals, purposes and the true
meaning of the word 'friendship' as embodied in the name
'Links.'
I shall earnestly endeavor to uphold these standards and do my
share toward serving my community and my chapter to the best of
my ability and this I promise.
This refers to the requirement of active members to attend one Area Conference or National Assembly within a 5 year period
1 in 5
Number of delegates and alternates sent to the National Assembly
1 delegate and 1 alternate
She is the first medical doctor to be elected National President
Glenda Newell-Harris (16th president)