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Membership Information Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 purposes of The Links Incorporated as outlined in the National Constitution ?

A

Civic, Educational & Cultural Concerns

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2
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When was Links Incorporated founded?

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4 November 1946

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3
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Who are the Links Incorporated founders?

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Margaret Rosell Hawkins
Sarah Strickland Scott

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4
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What city was the organization founded?

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Philadelphia, PA

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5
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What state was the organization first incorporated?

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New Jersey

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Where is organization currently incorporated?

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Washington D.C.

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7
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Tax exempt status of The Links Incorporated

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501(c) 4

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8
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Tax exempt status of The Links Foundation

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501(c) 3

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9
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Past National Presidents in order

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Sarah Strickland Scott
Margaret Rosell Hawkins
Pauline Weeden Maloney
Vivian J Bemon
Helen Gray Edmonds
Paulin Ellison
Julia Brogdon Purnell
Dolly Desselle Adams
Regina Jollivete Frazier
Marion Elizabeth Shultz Sutherland
Patricia Russell-McCloud
Barbara Dixon Simpkins
Gladys Gray Vaughn
Gwendolyn B. Lee
Margot James Copeland
Glenda Newell-Harris
Kimberly Jefferies Leonard

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Current National President

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Ethel Issacs Williams

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National Vice President

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Shuana Tucker-Sims

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12
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National Recording Secretary

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Sharon Dixon Gentry

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13
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National Treasurer

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Marcia L. Page

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14
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National Parliamentarian

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Tyna D. Davis

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15
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The (4) elected officer positions and (1) elected committee chair position

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Area Director, Vice Area Director, Area Recording Secretary & Area Treasurer

Area Nominating Chair

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16
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43rd National Assembly date and location

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2022 Baltimore, Maryland

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17
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44th National Assembly date and location

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2024 Dallas, Texas

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18
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5 Programming Facets

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Service to Youth (STY) - est 1962
The Arts - est 1964
National Trends & Services (NTS) - est 1964
International Trends & Services (ITS) - est 1978
Health & Human Services (HHS) - est 2010

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19
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Current number of chapters of the Links Incorporated

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299 - Including D.C., UK and the Bahamas

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How many members are in The Links Incorporated?

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Over 17,000

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21
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How many areas are there of the Links Incorporated?

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4
(Eastern, Southern, Central (The Shelby County (TN) Chapter) & Western)

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22
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Who composed the pledge?

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Sarah Strickland Scott

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23
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Who wrote the words to the Links Incorporated song?

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Frances Atkinson of the Philadelphia Chapter

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The music of the national song was written by who?

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Marietta Hall-Cephas

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25
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The flower of the Links Incorporated

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White Rose

26
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Colors of the Links Incorporated

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Emerald Green (PMS347) & White

27
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The Links Incorporated tagline

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Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service

28
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Current mission statement

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“Friends transforming communities through service”

29
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What do the term DOL refer to?

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Daughter or Granddaughter of a Link

30
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A chapter may have a max of ___ members not including DOL’s

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60

31
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National headquarters location

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Washington D.C.

32
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The National Assembly meets in ____ numbered years

A

Even

33
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The 2018 National Assembly was the ___ National Assembly and elected the ___ National President

A

41st National Assembly in Indianapolis, IN
17th National President Kimberly Jefferies Leonard

34
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The National Assembly ___ & determine the ___ for The Links Incorporated.

A

Policy & Budget

35
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Each chapter sends how many delegates and alternates to National Assembly?

A

1 for each category

36
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Who is responsible for the operations of The Links Incorporated in between assemblies?

A

The Executive Council

37
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Children of Links

A

Heir-O-Links

38
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Husbands of Links

A

Connecting Links

39
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Last 4 words of The Links Pledge

A

And this I pledge

40
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Area conferences are held in ___ numbered years?

A

Odd, biennialy

41
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The Area Director by virtue is a member of __?

A

Executive Council of The Links Incorporated

42
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Chapters must maintain a min of ___ members?

A

20

43
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The daughter/granddaughter of Link must be ___ y.o. to be considered for membership?

A

21

44
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Links requesting a transfer to another chapter must do so between___?

A

May 1- Dec 1
They have 6 months

45
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What is a Provisory Member?

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An active member who is medically unable to participate in activities outside of her home. She is responsible for National dues and assessments only.

45
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What is an Affiliate Member?

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An active member in good standing who moves where there is no Chapter of the Links or moves to where the chapter has reached the max number (60). This must be done within 6 months of moving.

45
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What is a Platinum Member?

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An active or alumna member who is 80 yo + and has given 30 yrs of service or 50 yrs of services regardless of age. Given 45 yrs of active service and has served in an elected position in her chapter.

45
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What is an Alumna Member?

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Has been a member for 30 yrs or age 70 and ready to retire from active service

46
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What is an Active Member on Leave of Absence?

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Active member in good standing that is granted leave for 1 yr. Only 10% of a chapter’s membership may be approved for this at any given time.

47
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How many hours of service are required per year?

A

48

48
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What is the 1 in 5 requirement?

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A Link must register and attend at least 1 area conference or 1 national assembly.

49
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What obligations and requirements must a Link on LOA meet?

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Must pay dues and assessments and meet the 1 in 5 requirement.

50
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An Alumna member has rights and privileges except___?

A

Voting and holing and office or chairmanship of a committee

51
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An extended leave of > 2 yrs must be approved by who?

A

Chapter and Area Director.

52
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The most up to date copies of the Constitution, Bylaws and Manual of Procedures can be obtained where?

A

National Links website
www.linksinc.org

53
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All members are required to participate in a programming facet. T/F

A

True

54
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There are 4 program facets. T/F

A

False - There are 5

55
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Program reports must be submitted electronically by February 1st T/F

A

True

56
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What is the Links Pledge?

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I do solemnly pledge myself to all the ideals, purpose, and true meaning of the word friendship as embodied in the name Links.

I shall earnestly endeavor to uphold these standards and do my share towards serving my community and my chapter to the best of my ability.

And this I promise.

Written by: Sarah Strickland Scott (1st President)

57
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What is the national song?

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We strive to do 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
Of doing good through work and play
Together we’ll succeed.

Written by: Frances Atkinson
Music by: Marietta Hal-Cephas

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