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Name of Founders of The Links, Incorporated. Margaret Rosell Hawkins and Sarah Strickland-Scott
What is the founding date of the Links, Incorporated? November 9, 1946
In what city and state was The Links, Incorporated founded? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Name the 3 purposes of the Links, Incorporated. Educational,Civic, Inter-cultural
Name the 5 Program Facets. 1. National Trends and Services 2. The Arts 3. Services to Youth 4. International Trends and Services 5. Health and Human Services
How many current chapters of the Links, Incorporated? 283
Approximately how many Links members are there? 14,000
What city is the official headquarters of the Links, Incorporated? Washington, DC
What is the official Links flower? White Rose
What is the logo and tag line for the Links? Logo: World Globe encircled by a Chain Tagline : Linked in Friendship Connected in Service
What is the current theme of the Links, Inc.? "Building A Healthy Legacy: Our Prescription for the Future."
The name given to children of Links. Heir-O-Links
The name given to the spouse of Links. Connecting Links
The required number of service hours needed per year. 48
One-in-five membership requirement A member must register for, attend and participate in at least one (1) National Assembly or one (1) Area Conference within every five-year period.
Name the 6 categories of Membership 1. Active 2. Affiliate 3. Alumna 4. Leave-of-Absence 5. Platinum 6. Provisory
The official colors of the Links. Green (PMS347) and White
Names of the 7 women who have led the organization as national president (in order) Sarah Strickland Scott 1949-1953 Margaret Hawkins 1953-1957 Pauline Weeden Maloney 1957-1961 Vivian J. Beamon 1962-1970 Helen Gray Edmonds 1970-1974 Pauline Ellison 1974-1978 Julia Brogdon Purnell 1978-1982
Names of the next set of women who have led the organization as national president (in order) Dolly Desselle Adams 1982-1986 Regina Jollivette Frazier 1986-1990 Marion Elizabeth Schultz Sutherland Patricia Russell-McCloud 1994-1998 Barbara Dixon Simpkins 1998-2002 Gladys Gary Vaughn 2002-2006 Gwendolyn B. Lee 2006-2010
The current President of the Links, Inc. Margot James Copeland Present
In what state was the Links, Inc. incorporated? New Jersey
Where the organization is currently incorporated? Washington, DC
Name the four areas the Links is divided into. Eastern, Central, Western, Southern
Who composed the Links pledge? Sarah Scott
What are the last four words of the pledge? "and this I promise."
Who composed the lyrics of the Links official song? Frances Atkinson
What do the initials DOL stand for? Daughter of a Link
Who composed the music for the Links official song? Marietta Hall Cephas
A daughter of a Link must be what age in order to be considered a member? 21
How many members does a chapter need to maintain status? 20
How many members does a chapter need in order to charter? 30
New members and transferring members must participate in what type of program? Mentorship Program
Links who desire to transfer to another chapter must submit their request between what months? May 1 and Dec 1
What obligations to a chapter does a member on leave of absence have? National Dues, No Chapter Dues
A leave of absence can be granted to a member by the chapter for up to two years. Any extended leave request by the same member, beyond the initial two years must be approved and granted by what officer? Area Director
Name the current national officers of the Links, Incorporated. A. President- Glenda Newell-Harris B. Vice President - Kimberly Jeffries Leonard C. Recording Secretary-Kimberly Jeffries Leonard D. Treasurer-Carolyn Lewis
Name the National Parliamentarian. Tyna D. Davis
Area conferences are held on even or odd years? Odd
The National Assembly meets on every odd or even year? Even
The last National convention was held in what year and city? 2016 Las Vegas, Nevada
Responsible for the operations of The Links, Incorporated between Assemblies. Executive Council
The Area Director is by virtue of her office a member of what committee? Executive Committee of the Executive Council
Each chapter sends how many delegates and alternatives to the National Assembly? 1 delegate and 1 alternate
To review the Manual of Procedures and the Constitution and Bylaws, where would you locate these copies? www.linksinc.org
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