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The Links
The Links Incorporated
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the Founders of he 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 three purposes of the Links, Incorporated. | Educational, Civic, Cultural |
| Name the five Program Facets | 1. Services to Youth; 2. The Arts; 3. National Trends and Services; 4. International Trends and Services; 5. Health and Human Services |
| How many current chapters of the The Links, Incorporated | 292 41 States , District of Columbia, Bahamas and United Kingdom |
| Approximately how many Links members are there? | 16,000 |
| 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, Incorporated? | Transforming Communities, Fulfilling our purpose |
| Children of Links | Heir-O-Links |
| Husband of the 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 participated in at least one(1) National Assembly or one (1) Area Conference within every five-year period. |
| Name the six(6) categories of Membership | Active; On Leave; Alumna; Platinum; Provisory; Affiliate |
| The official colors of the Links | Emerald Green(PMS347) and White |
| The current President of the Links, Inc. | Kimberly J Leonard |
| In what state was the organization first incorporated? | New Jersey |
| Where the organization is currently incorporated>? | Washington D.C. |
| Name the four areas the Links divided into | Eastern, Central, Western, Southern |
| Who composed The Links pledge? | Sarah Strickland Scott |
| What is the National Pledge | I do solemnly pledge"myself to all the ideals, purposes and true meaning of the word "friendship" as embodied in the name "Links" I shall earnestly endeavor to uphold theses standard and do my share toward serving my community and my Chapter to the best |
| What is the official name? | The Links, Incorporated |
| The name given to the entire Link community, i.e. National, Area and Chapters | Linkdom |
| Form of address accorded to women duly inducted into any Chapter or as an honorary member | Link |
| Who composed the music for The Links official song | Marietta Hall-Cephas |
| What do the initials DOL stand for | Daughter of a Link or Granddaughter of a Link |
| Who wrote lyrics to the National Song | Frances Atkinson; Member of the Philadelphia Chapter |
| What is the National Song | We strive to some good each year For those who need our aid It binds us close and brings us joy And so we feel repaid We're each a Link in friendship's chain And loyal to our creed Or doing good through work and play Together we'll succeed |
| What is the organizational structure | Member, Chapter, Area, National |
| What are the three purposes of the Links, Incorporated, as outlined in our National Constitution, are to promote and engage in the following activities | Civic Cultural Education |
| In what state was the organization first incorporated? | New Jersey |
| Where is the organization currently incorporate? | Washington D. C. |
| What is the status of the Links Incorporated? | 501 (c)4 tax exempt |
| What is the status of The Links Foundation, Incorporated hold? | 501(c)3 tax exempt |
| Name our Past National Presidents (1-9) | First: Sarah Strickland Scott Second: Margaret Rosell Hawkins Third: Pauline Weeden Maloney Fourth: Vivian J Beaman Fifth: Helen Gray Edmonds Sixth: Pauline Ellison Seventh: Julie Brogdon Purnell Eighth: Dolly Desselle Adams Ninth: Regina Jollivet |
| Name Past National Presidents (10-15) | Tenth: Marion Elizabeth Schultz Sutherland Eleventh: Patricia Russell-McCloud Twelfth: Barbara Dixon Simpkins Thirteenth: Gladys Gary Vaughn Fourteenth: Gwendolyn B. Lee Fifteenth: Margot James Copeland Sixteenth: Glenda Newell-Harris |
| Who is the current National President? | Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, Ph.D Fayetteville Chapter |
| Who is the current Vice President and Chair, Membership? | Ethel Isaac Williams, JD |
| Who is the current Secretary? | Sharon Dixon Gentry, Ed.D. |
| Who is the current Treasurer? | Ethelyn S. Bowers |
| Who is the current National Parliamentarian? | Tyna D. Davis Ed.D. |
| Name the four elected officer positions and elected committee chair position at the area level. | Area Director Area Vice Director - Membership Chair Area Secretary Area Treasurer Area Nominating Committee Chairman |
| The Links, Incorporated is divided into how many areas? | Four |
| The tagline for The Links, Incorporated is what? | Building a healthy legacy: Our prescription for the future. |
| A chapter may have a maximum of how many members who are not daughters of Links. | 60 |
| The National Assembly meets meets when? | Even number years every two years. |
| The National Assembly shall do what? | Set policy and determine the budget for The Links, Incorporated. |
| Each chapter sends whom to the National Assembly? | 1 Delegate 1 Alternate |
| National Headquarters is located where? | Washington D. C. |
| The National Assembly meets in which years. | Even Years |
| The tagline for The Links, Incorporated tag line is | Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service |
| The Links, Incorporated is divided into how many areas? | Four |
| Name the four(4) elected officer positions and elected committee chair position at the area level. | Area Director; Area Vice Director; Area Secretary; Area Treasurer; Area Nominating Committee Chair |
| The current theme for The Links, Incorporated is | Building a Healthy Legacy: Our Prescription for the Future |
| The National Assembly shall set what? | Policy |
| The National Assembly shall determine The Links, Incorporated the what at the National Assembly? | Budget |
| Each chapter sends how many delegates and how many alternatives to the National Assembly? | 1 Delegate 1 Alternate |
| Who is responsible for the operations of The Links, Incorporated between Assembles. | Executive Council |
| The last four words of The Links Pledge are .... | and this I Promise. |
| Area Conferences are held.. | In odd numbered years biennially |
| The Area Director is by virtue of her office a member of the what? | Executive Council |
| Chapters are required to maintain a minimum number of how many members? | 20 |
| The daughter or granddaughter of a Links member must be ... | 21 years old to be considered for membership |
| Links who desire to transfer to another chapter must submit their request between... | May 1 and December 1 |
| What obligations to a chapter does a member on leave of absence have? | None |
| If I need to review the Manual or Procedures and the Constitution and Bylaws, where can I always obtain the most up to date copies? | National Links Website www.linksinc.org |
| How many hours of service per year is a Link required to complete? | 48 |
| What is the One-In-Five requirement? | Active members are required to attend one Area Conference or National Assembly within a predetermined and designated five period. |
| 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 |
| The National Assembly covened in what city in 2018? | The 41st National Assembly covened in Indianapolis, Indiana. |
| The 2018 National Assembly was recognized as the? | 41st National Assembly |
| The 2018 National Assembly reelected the what President | 17th President |
| Area Conferences are held in what years? | Odd Years |
| How many hours or service | 48 |
| All Members are required to participate in a facet? True or False | True |
| There are four program facets True or False | False |
| Program Reports must be turned in via the program report system every year. True or False | True |
| In order to meet the one in five requirement a new member inducted in 2015 must attend at least one Area Conference or National Assembly by 2022. True or False | True |
| The Links, Incorporated is supportive and committed to the success of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C? | True |
| Mental Health is very important to The Links, Incorporated and therefore have been designated as an initiative. True or False | True |
| HIV/AIDS is a major program emphasis for The Links, Incorporated within the facet of Health and Human Services | True |
| In order to meet the attendance guidelines for the One in Five Requirement, a member must attend at least three plenary sessions and one operational workshop. True or False | False |
| This facet started as a National Trend Search for Academically Talented and Gifted Youth at the 10th National Assembly (1958) | Services to Youth |
| The Heartlinks Signature Program, which was initiated under which facet, is now a part of the Health and Human Services facet. | National Trends & Services |
| The concept in programming calls for the integration of all facets around a central focus. What is this concept? | Umbrella |
| Under the guidance of Past National President _________and within the boundaries of the ____________program facet; chapters and members of The Links, Incorporated built or refurbished schools in Africa to make a direct difference in the lives of African f | Barbara D Simpkins International Trends and Services |
| _________, a signature program of the _________program facet, encourages African American to become organ, tissue and bone marrow, | Linkages to Lift; Health & Human Services |
| The signature program, _____________, focuses on classical arts education in the performing arts, visual arts, film, literature and theatre for youth of color. It is the signature program of what program facet?_____________ | Classics through the Ages; The Arts |
| Each September, Links chapters participate in the _______________signature program that promotes the importance of regular physical activity. | National Walk a Thon |
| Under this National President, The Links, Incorporated obtained United Nations status as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) | Dolly Deselle Adams |
| Under the leadership of this National President, three linkages were created under the National Trends and Services facet. | Patricia Russell-McCloud |
| Under the leadership of this National President, the Scott-Hawkins Leadership Institute was created. | Gladys Gary Vaughn |
| Under the Leadership of this National President, The Links Incorporated purchased its first headquarters. | Dolly Deselle Adams |
| Under the leadership of this national president, the National Trends and Services facet was established. | Pauline Weeden Maloney |
| The first medical doctor to be elected as national president | Glenda Nowell-Harris |
| The National President was the first from the Western Area. | Marian S Sutherland |
| The first Heir-O-Link to become National President | Regina Jollivette Frazier |
| Link _________was our 10th National President. | Marion S Sutherland |
| The National President presented 150,000.00 to the UNCF making our total contribution 500,00 | Pauline Allen Ellison |
| Under the leadership of this National President, Condolezza Rice was inducted into The Links, Incorporated as an honorary member. | Margot James Copeland |
| The National President served as President the longest (1962-1970) | Vivian Jones Beamon |
| This National President established Grants in Aid as an integral part of Linkdom. | Helen Gray Edmonds |
| Under the leadership of this National President, The National Civil Rights Museum was selected to receive the one million grant award from The Links, Incorporated | Gladys Gray Vaughn |
| This National President instituted the White Rose Banquet as an Assembly feature. | Julia Brogdon Purnell |
| Under the leadership of this National President, The Links, Incorporated built 52 schools in South Africa. | Barbara Dixon Simpkins |
| This National President is a renowned author and public speaker. | Patricia Russel McCloud |
| Under the leadership of this National President, The Links Incorporated established the fifth National Program Facet Health and Human Services | Gwendolyn Lee. |
| This National President celebrated the 65th anniversary or the organization with a gala and rededication ceremony of the national headquarters. | Margot James Copeland |
| Link _____________was our 9th National President. | Regina Jollivette Frazier |
| Under her administration, this National President spearheaded the mission to organize and operate a national headquarters with staff. | Pauline Allen Ellison |
| The National Assembly will convene in what city in 2020 | New Orleans |
| What is an Affiliate Member? | A member not residing in proximity to a chapter, or who resides in a locality where the Chapters have reached maximum. |
| What is an Alumna Member? | A member for at least 30 years; not wanted to attend meetings; Area Conference and Assembles. Prefer to participate in chapter events when I can rather than be required. |
| What is a Provisory Member? | Cannot attend local chapter meetings due to medical problems. Expect a full recovery. Speak with Chapter President |
| What is a Leave of Absence? | Only 10% of a chapters membership may take this status. |
| What is a Platinum Member? | Been a member for 30-50 years and over the age of 80 |
| What is the organizational structure of The Links Incorporated? | Member; Chapter; Area; National |
| The Heartlinks became a signature program under which President? | Kimberely Jefferies |
| When is National wear red day? | February 1st |
| The National Walk a Thon became a facet under which past President? | Gwendolyn Lee |
| Name some of the signature programs? | Heart Links(Health and Human Services); Linkages to Life (Health and Human Services); Links to Success(Services to Youth); Project Lead(National Trends & Services); Education across the miles (International Trends and Services); Classics Through the Ages( |
| What is the Mission Statement? | Friends, Transforming Communities Through Service! |
| Facts about Southern Area | April 18, 1948 6th club - Wilson Rocky Mount 1st Chapter in the Southern Area 80 Chapters Seven States and the Bahamas |
| Southern Area President | Southern Area Director Silvia Perry |
| Who was the 13th Area Director | Dr. Katie Bell |
| Facts about the Montgomery, Alabama Chapter | December 8, 1958 21 Charter Members 30 Active Members Platinum Members: 4 Alumna Members: 13 Community Service: 3000 |
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