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Links Study Guide'21
Links Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Describe the Emblem: Insignia of The Links, Incorporated. | A world globe encircled by a chain with the tag: Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service |
| What is The Links, Incorporated flower? | White Rose |
| What are the official colors of The Links, Incorporated? | Emerald Green (PMS 347) and White |
| What is the first section of 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.' |
| What is the second section of the national pledge? | 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. |
| Who were the founders of Links, Inc.? | Margaret Rosell Hawkins and Sarah Strickland Scott |
| What is the date that the Links organization was formed? | November 9, 1946 |
| Who is the current National President | Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, PhD. |
| Who wrote the lyrics to the Link song and her chapter? | Frances Atkinson , Philadelphia (PA) |
| Who wrote the music to the Link song? | Marietta Hall Cephas |
| Where is the current national headquarters? | Washington, DC |
| What city was Links founded? | Philadelphia, PA |
| Currently there are _____________ Link chapters? | 292 |
| Currently there are over ________ members? | 16,000+ |
| The organization became incorporated in which state on March 29, 1951? | New Jersey |
| What are the five program facets? | Services to Youth (1958) National Trends & Services (1964) The Arts (1966 National Assembly, 1965 Area Confs) Int'l Trends & Services (1978) Health & Human Services (2010) |
| The minimum number of volunteer hours Link members are required to document each year is _____. | 48 |
| Link children are called _____. | Heir-o-Link |
| Link Spouses are called _____. | Connecting Link |
| DOL is the acronym for _______. | Daughter of a Link |
| What are the membership classifications? | Active, Leave of Absence, Alumna, Affiliate, Provisory, Honorary, Platinum |
| The minimum number of members a chapter can have is _____. | 20 |
| Name of the first five presidents in order. | 1.Sarah Strickland Scott, 2.Margaret Rosell Hawkins, 3.Pauline Weeden Maloney, 4.Vivian J. Beamon, 5. Helen Gray Edmonds |
| Name of the second five presidents in order. | 6. Pauline Ellison, 7. Julia Brogdon Purnell, 8. Dolly Desselle Adams, 9. Regina Jollivette Frazier, 10. Marion Elizabeth Schultz Sutherland |
| Name of presidents 11-16. | 11.Patricia Russell-McCloud, 12.Barbara Dixon Simpkins, 13. Gladys Gary Vaughn, 14.Gwendolyn B. Lee, 15. Margot James Copeland, 16.Glenda Newell-Harris |
| Who is The Links, Incorporated's current National President? | Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, PhD. |
| Who is The Links, Incorporated's current National Vice - President and Membership Chair? | Ethel Isaacs Williams |
| Who is The Links, Incorporated's current National Recording Secretary? | Crystal L. Kendrick |
| Who is The Links, Incorporated's current National Treasurer? | Ethelyn S. Bowers |
| Who is The Links, Incorporated's current National Parliamentarian? | Tyna D. Davis |
| What is the Tax Status of Links, Inc. | 501(c) (4) |
| What is the Tax Status of The Links Foundation? | 501 (c) (3) |
| What are the 4 elected area officer positions? | Area Director, Area Vice Director, Area Secretary, Area Treasurer, Area Nominating Committee Chair |
| What was the 40th National Assembly Location? | Las Vegas, NV |
| What was the 41st National Assembly Location? | Indianapolis, IN |
| The National Assembly meets in ____ years. | Even |
| Area Conferences meet in ____ years. | Odd |
| Is the area director a member of the Executive Council? | Yes |
| What is the transfer period for members desiring to transfer? | May 1 - Dec 1 |
| What obligations does a member on Leave of Absence status have? | National Dues; no obligation for Chapter Dues |
| What membership status is attained by reaching 80 years of age or older and who has given at least thirty years of service, or who has given at least 50 years of active service? | Platinum |
| What is the status of a member who moves to a locality where there is no Chapter of the Links, Incorporated? | Affiliate |
| What is the status option for an active member who is medically unable to participate in any activity outside of her home? | Provisory |
| What option does a member have who moves to a location where the chapter has reached its maximum?, | Affiliate |
| What is the maximum number of members a Links chapter can have? | 60 |
| Who composed the Links pledge? | Sarah Strickland Scott |
| What are the names of the four regional areas? | Eastern, Southern, Western, Central |
| What does one in five refer to? | The fact that you must attend one national assembly or area conference within a five year period. |
| In order to meet One-In-Five, you are expected to attend what? | National Assembly or Area Conference |
| If you are inducted in 2020, a member has until what year to attend an Area Conference or national Assembly? | 2025 |
| What is the maximum amount of time a leave of absence can be granted and who grants that status? | 2 Years and Granted by Chapter |
| If a third year of a leave of absence is requested, who grants that status? | Area Director |
| A member must participate in at least ____ program committees. | Fully participate in at least two Chapter committees; one should be a facet committee |
| Where are the most up to date editions of the Manual of Procedures and national bylaws located? | www.linksinc.org |
| How often are chapters required to submit a program report? | Annually |
| What are the requirements to be an Alumna member? | 30 Years of Service or age 70 or older with 10 years of service |
| How long do you have to complete one in five? | Five years |
| Is HIV Aids a program emphasis of the health and Human Services Facet? | Yes |
| "Which Smithsonian Museum does the Links, Incorporated support? | Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture |
| What facet began in 1958 as a national talent search? | Services to Youth |
| What is the history of the Heartlinks Signature Program? | Fight heart disease, the number one killer of African American women. Started by 14th president, Gwendolyn B. Lee. |
| What is integrated programming? | Containing at least 3 Facets |
| Which past National President and guiding facet help to build schools in Africa? | International Trends and Services, under 12th President Brabara Dixon Simpkins |
| What program and facet would you find out more about encouraging minority organ, tissue, and bone marrow donation? | Linkages to Life under Health and Human Services |
| What annual signature program promotes the importance of physical activity? | Walk for Healthy Living |
| The Links, Incorporated obtained United Nations status as a Non-governmental Organization (NGO) under whose leadership? | In 1985 under Dolly Deselle Adams |
| Under the leadership of National President, Patricia Russell-McCloud, three linkages were created. What were they? | Children Achieving Excellence ( A Signature Program), Education Across the Miles (A signature Program), Walk for Healthy Living (Signature Program) |
| The Scott-Hawkins Leadership Institute was created in her administration. | Gladys Gary Vaughn |
| The Links, Incorporated purchased its first headquarters under her guidance. | Dolly Desselle Adams, 8th National President |
| The National Trends and Services facet was established during her administration. | Pauline Weeden Maloney, 3rd National President |
| She is the first medical doctor to become a president. | Glenda Newell-Harris, 16th National President |
| Who was the first Western Area President? | Marion Elizabeth Schultz Sutherland, 10th National President |
| She was the first Heir-o-Link to become a National President. | Regina Jollivette Frazier |
| Who are the 10th, 11th and 12th National Presidents? | Marion Elizabeth Schultz Sutherland 10th National President, Patricia Russell-McCloud 11th National President, Barbara Dixon Simpkins 12th National President |
| This National President brought our total contribution to UNCF to $500,000. | Pauline Allen Ellison |
| Condoleeza Rice was inducted into The Links under the leadership of which National President? | Margot James Copeland |
| Who was the longest serving National President and what was her term? | Vivian J. Beamon, 1962 - 1970, 4th National President |
| Who established the Grants-in-Aid as an integral part of Linkdom? | Helen Gray Edmonds, 5th National President |
| What entity received a $1 million grant under the leadership of Gladys Gary Vaughn? | National Civil Rights Museum |
| This National President instituted the White Rose Banquet as an Assembly feature. | Julia Purnell |
| Under her leadership, The Links, Incorporated built 52 schools in South Africa. | Barbara Dixon Simpkins, 12th National President |
| This National President is a renowned attorney, author and public speaker. | Patricia Russell-McCloud, 11th National President |
| Who are the Original Members of The Links, Incorporated? | Frances Atkinson, Marion Minton, Katie Green, Lillian Stanford, Myrtie Manigault Stratton, Lillian Wall, Dorothy Wright , Sarah Scott, Margaret Hawkins |
| When was the First International Assembly? | March 29, 1951 |
| What is Friendship Month? | November |
| What is the Area for the Rochester (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated? | Eastern |
| What is the number of National Presidents from Eastern Region? | 8 |
| Who is the Western Area Director? | Lorna Hankins (_______ Chapter) |
| What is the number of States in which The Links, Incorporated operates? | 41 States, DC, Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom |
| What is the year the Rochester (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was established? | 1984 |
| The Rochester (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was started by whom? | The Loose Ends |
| What is the Rochester (NY) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated founding date? | May 5, 1984 |
| Who is the 1st Rochester (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated President? | Violene Sharp |
| The Rochester (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was chartered as the ____th Links chapter. | 206th Chapter |
| The National Assembly sets _____ and determines _____ for the Links. | policy and budget |
| Chapter Sends ___ Delegates and ____ Alternates to National Assembly. | 1 each |
| The Executive Council is responsible for ____ and _____ . | policy and budget (when the National Assembly is not in session). |
| What option does a member have who moves to a location where the Links chapter has reached capacity? | Inform chapter president and National, Submit letter from chapter president, apply within six months of moving. Affiliate membership granted by National Headquarters staff. |
| What is the status of a Link who is on Leave of Absence? | Non voting member |
| Minimum number of operational committees a member must participate in? | 2, and one has to be a facet committee |
| Who are the Rochester (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Officers? | Mrs. Duanne Hoffler-Foster, President, Dr. Mechelle S. Blunt, Vice President-Membership Chair, Ms. Bettie Swain, Treasurer, Ms. Deborah Hudson, Financial secretary, Mrs. Hazel Edwards, Parliamentarian, Recording Secretary and Cooresponding Secretary |
| What is the Purpose of the Links, Incorporated? | Education, Civic, and Cultural |
| Where were the 40th (2016) and 41st (2018) International Assemblies? | 40th Las Vegas, Nevada; 41st Indianapolis, Indiana |
| In what year was The Links Foundation Established? | 1979 |
| What is the Current Theme for The Links, Incorporated? | Transforming our communities, fulfilling our purpose |
| Name the First 11 National Presidents of The Links, Incorporated. | 1 Sara Scott-Founder and 1st President, 2 Margaret Hawkins- Founder 2nd President, 3 Pauline Maloney, 4 Vivian Beamon, 5 Helen Edmonds, 6 Pauline Ellison, 7 Julia Purnell, 8 Dolly Adams, 9 Regina Frazier, 10 Marion Sutherland, 11 Patricia McCloud |
| Name the Last 5 National Presidents of The Links, Incorporated. | 12 Barbara Simpkins, 13 Gladys Vaughn, 14 Gwendolyn Lee, 15 Margot Copeland, 16 Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris |
| Who is expected to paticipate in chapter programming? | All members are required to participate in a programming facet. |
| How often are Program Reports submitted? | Annually |
| What are the key issues addessed through vaious facets? | Promote Education, Civic and Intercultural activities |
| What was Services to Youth called initially? | Began in 1958 as a National Talent Search for Academically Talented and Gifted Youth, at the 10th National Assembly |
| What is the integration of all facets called? | Umbrella |
| Which signature program focuses on classical arts education? | Classics Through The Ages, under The Arts Facet |
| What activity in September involves the participation of Links across the country? | Walk for a Healthy Living |
| Which National President established United Nations NGO status? | In 1985, under Dolly Desselle Adams, 8th National President |
| Which National President estbalished the Three Linkages under National Trends and Services? | Pauline Weeden Maloney, 3rd National President |
| Which National President established the Creation of the Scott-Hawkins Leadership Institute? | Gladys Gary Vaughn, 13th National President |
| Which National President established the Purchase of the First National Headquarters? | Dolly Desselle Adams 8th National President |
| Which National President established National Tends and Services? | Paula Weedon Maloney, 3rd National President |
| Which National President became the first medical doctor elected as President? | Glenda Newell-Harris, 16th National President |
| Which National President was the first National President from the Western Area? | Marion Elizabeth Schultz Sutherland, 10th National President |
| Which National President presented $150,000 to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and brought th Links total support of the UNCF to $500,000? | Pauline Allen Ellison, 6th National President |
| Which National President was the first Heir-o-Link to become National President? | Regina Jollivette Fraizer, 9th National President |
| Who was the first National President from the Western Area? | Marion Elizabeth Schultz Sutherland, 10th National President |
| Under which National President did the National Civil Rights Museum receive a one-million dollar grant from The Links, Incorporated? | Gladys Gary Vaughn |
| Which National President served the longest term as National President? | Vivian J. Beamon, 1962-1970 (4th National Pesident) |
| Which National President established Grants-in-Aid? | Helen Gray Edmonds, 5th National President |
| Which National President instituted the White Rose Banquet at National Assembly? | Julia Brogdon Purnell, 7th National President |
| Which former National President is a renowned author and speaker? | Patricia Russell-McLeod, 11th National President |
| Under which National President was Health and Human Services established? | #14 or #15??? |
| Under which National President did the Links celebate its 65th Annivesary and rededicate the National Headquarters? | Margot James Copeland, 15th National President |
| Which National President served as the 9th National President? | Regina Jollivette Frazier, 9th National President |
| Which National President led the mission to organize the National Headquarters with staff? | Pauline Allen Ellison, 6th National President |
| The three purposes of Links as listed in our National Constitution | Promote Education, Civic and Intercultural activities |
| Location of current National Headquarters | Washington, DC |
| Tax-exempt status for The Links, Incorporated | 501 (c) (4) |
| Current National Officers | President: Kimberly Jeffries Leonard; VP: Ethel Isaacs Williams; Secretary: Crystal L. Kendrick; Treasurer: Ethelyn S. Bowers; Parliamentarian: Tyna D. Davis, Ed.D |
| The years and cities for the 42nd & 43rd National Assemblies | 2020 = New Orleans, LA (virtual), 2022 =Baltimore, MD |
| What are the key elements attended to at National Assemblies? | Set policy and Determine budget for the Links, Inc. |
| When and Where was the First National Assembly? | June 4-5, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA |
| When and Where was the 2nd National Assembly held? | April 8-9, 1950 in Atlantic City, NJ |
| Who executes the business of The Links when Assembly is not in session (in between Assemblies)? | Executive Council |
| Executive Council is comprised of who? | Nationally Elected Officers, Parliamentarian, Imm Past Pres, 4 Area Dir, 5 Program Dir, Links Fdn Dir, Comm Chairs |
| Upon expiration of the New Jersey charter, when and where was The Links re-incorporated? | May 14, 1980 in District of Columbia |
| Under which National President did The Links pledge $1 million to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture? | Margot James Copeland, 15th National President |
| Who was the 2nd National President from the Western Area? | Glenda Newell-Harris 16th National President |
| Elected Area Officers are: | Area Director, Area Vice Director, Area Secretary, Area Treasurer |
| Elected Area Positions are: | A. Area Nominating Committee Chair and Members B. Area Representatives to The Links Foundation, Inc. |
| Appointed Area Positions are: | A. Financial Secretary B. Area Parliamentarian |
| Executive Committee is comprised of who? | The National President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 4 Area Directors. The Parliamentarian is a non-voting member. |
| What are the elected National positions? | The National President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair of the National Nominating Committee. Parliamentarian is appointed. |
| Friendship Month | November |
| 1st two $1M programs | 1. UNCF - Helen Gray Edmonds, 5th National President 2. NAACP Legal Defense Fund - Regina Jollivette Frazier, 9th |
| 2nd two $1M programs | 3. National Museum of African-Am History & Culture - Margot James Copeland 4. St. Jude's Children Research Hospital - Glenda Newell-Harris, 16th National President |
| Membership in Links falls into what 3 Categories? | Active, Alumna, and Honorary (within these categories are Classifications) |
| What is the fiscal year of The Links, Incorporated? | May 1st to April 30th. |
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