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[Links Chapter Documentation: Recommendation to San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. - March 1988] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Recommendation to San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. - March 1988]

Recommendation from member Deborah Crawford to the San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Inc. submitted on March 15, 1988. This recommendation proposes that outstanding students affiliated with other Texas chapters be invited to an upcoming conference of Texas chapters to receive recognition and network with peers.
Date: March 15, 1988
Creator: Crawford, Deborah
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Florence L. Davis to Chapter Presidents and National Trends and Services Chairmen - May 1, 1986] (open access)

[Memorandum from Florence L. Davis to Chapter Presidents and National Trends and Services Chairmen - May 1, 1986]

Memorandum from Florence L. Davis to chapter presidents and National Trends and Services chairmen of The Links, Inc. encouraging chapters to develop programs around drug and alcohol awareness, education, and prevention. She provides several examples of successful programs that other chapters have already implemented.
Date: May 1, 1986
Creator: Davis, Florence L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Marketing the Non-Profit Organization, March 1988] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Marketing the Non-Profit Organization, March 1988]

Program of events for a conference of non-profit organizations. Held on March 30, 1988 in San Antonio, Texas and hosted by the Funding Information Center, the conference was titled "Marketing the Non-Profit Organization."
Date: March 30, 1988
Creator: Funding Information Center of Texas.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Newspaper copy item about Jackson, Mississippi chapter of The Links, Inc.] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Newspaper copy item about Jackson, Mississippi chapter of The Links, Inc.]

Unpublished newspaper copy for an article to be headlined "Black Civic Groups Wants [sic] to Honor Veteran Journalist" about the efforts of the Jackson, Mississippi chapter of The Links, Inc. to raise funds to assist Hazel Brannon Smith. Smith was a publisher and journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for her editorials in support of the civil rights movement, a stance which resulted in her ostracism from local white society and her newspaper's eventual bankruptcy. Aaronetta Pierce (referred to here as A. M. Pierce) passed this unpublished copy of the article on to Margaret Winn, president of the San Antonio chapter. Includes handwritten notes.
Date: January 31, 1986
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000 & Andrews, Thelma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Status Report: International Trends and Services Committee - December 1987] (open access)

[Status Report: International Trends and Services Committee - December 1987]

This report from International Trends and Services Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. describes a recent event held at Martin Luther King Middle School on December 4, 1987. Committee members hosted a jeopardy tournament for students and then served refreshments.
Date: December 4, 1987
Creator: Jones, Lillian Martin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Report: Services to Youth Committee - 1980-1981] (open access)

[Annual Report: Services to Youth Committee - 1980-1981]

Annual report of the Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1980-1981. In evaluating the chapter's programming events to address mental health issues in the black community, the committee finds that the chapter is making meaningful progress but has opportunities to provide even better activities in the future.
Date: 1980
Creator: Langford, Janet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chapter documentation requested by the national office of The Links, Inc.] (open access)

[Chapter documentation requested by the national office of The Links, Inc.]

List of chapter documents and information requested by the national office of The Links, Inc. Chapters must submit a list of their officers and veteran members, membership rosters, and statistical reports.
Date: 1985-08~
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Executive Council Extends Deadline for Late Payment on Housing Assessment (open access)

Executive Council Extends Deadline for Late Payment on Housing Assessment

This excerpt from the January 1986 President's Newsletter outlines the procedures that delinquent members of The Links, Inc. must follow to have their membership reinstated.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to All Chapters of The Links, Inc. - January 8, 1982] (open access)

[Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to All Chapters of The Links, Inc. - January 8, 1982]

Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to all chapters of The Links, Inc. inviting members to attend a gathering of the heads of the 14 largest organizations for black women in the United States. The Links are hosting the conference in Washington D.C. and all members are invited to attend. Barbara Bush will be the featured speaker at a luncheon. Includes registration form.
Date: January 8, 1982
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to Executive Council, Chapter Presidents, and All Links Members - September 9, 1985] (open access)

[Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to Executive Council, Chapter Presidents, and All Links Members - September 9, 1985]

Memorandum from Dolly D. Adams to the executive council, chapter presidents, and all members of The Links, Inc. announcing that annual meeting of The Links Foundation will be held November 15, 1985 in Washington D.C.
Date: September 9, 1985
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Flavia Walton to Chapter Presidents and All Links Members - March 16, 1987] (open access)

[Memorandum from Flavia Walton to Chapter Presidents and All Links Members - March 16, 1987]

Memorandum from Flavia Walton to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. discussing current business related to the organization's youth services. They are co-sponsoring "A National Conference on Preventing Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Black Communities", promoting recent issues of the magazine Science Weekly that deal with drug and alcohol abuse, and partnering with Science Weekly to sponsor a national poster contest.
Date: March 16, 1987
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Gloria Massie and Jean Mosee to Chapter Presidents - September 2, 1985] (open access)

[Memorandum from Gloria Massie and Jean Mosee to Chapter Presidents - September 2, 1985]

Memorandum from Gloria Massie and Jean Mosee to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. inviting chapters to place an advertisement in a souvenir booklet being published in honor of the dedication of the new national headquarters building. Includes details of the requirements for advertisements.
Date: September 2, 1985
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Hazelle E. Boulware to Chapters and the Executive Council of The Links, Incorporated - January 29, 1981] (open access)

[Memorandum from Hazelle E. Boulware to Chapters and the Executive Council of The Links, Incorporated - January 29, 1981]

Memorandum from Hazelle E. Boulware to the chapters and executive council of The Links, Inc. stating that the organization has expanded its youth services to include issues related to juvenile justice and delinquency. She asks that all chapters appoint a member to monitor juvenile justice issues in their cities. Includes a policy statement on youth services.
Date: January 29, 1981
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Josephine Kennedy to Chapter Presidents, Executive Council, and Chapter Members - August 22, 1985] (open access)

[Memorandum from Josephine Kennedy to Chapter Presidents, Executive Council, and Chapter Members - August 22, 1985]

Memorandum from Josephine Kennedy to the executive council and chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. discussing national officer elections in 1986. Kennedy lists the current officer holder for each open position and states whether they are eligible for reelection.
Date: August 22, 1985
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Lois A. Sayles to Members of the Executive Council - January 8, 1982] (open access)

[Memorandum from Lois A. Sayles to Members of the Executive Council - January 8, 1982]

Memorandum from Lois A. Sayles to members of the Executive Council of The Links, Inc. Sayles is submitting the biographical profiles of candidates for national office. Includes a list of candidates who were nominated for office by chapters other than their own chapter as well as all of the profiles. The candidates for national president are Dolly D. Adams and Marion S. Sutherland. Thelma Hardiman is the only candidate for national vice president; Ruth Williams is the only candidate for secretary; and Leatrice Dodd is the only candidate for treasurer. Zola Boone and Mose Hooks are both at-large candidates. The candidates for the national nominating committee are Vivian Bell, Shirley Colvin, Etta Mae Dawson, Lettie Green, Clementyne Guy, Lulu Hardesty, Vera Hayes, Josephine Kennedy, Hazel Mapwell, Uarda Parnell, and Elizabeth Youngue.
Date: January 8, 1982
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to All Chapter Presidents and Members - April 1980] (open access)

[Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to All Chapter Presidents and Members - April 1980]

Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. stating that the organization's finances are sound. Because the Links is in good financial standing, a decision was made to create The Links Foundation, a nonprofit organization that will process and distribute funds for philanthropic purposes on behalf of Links.
Date: April 1980
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to All Chapter Presidents and Members - May 1, 1980] (open access)

[Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to All Chapter Presidents and Members - May 1, 1980]

Memorandum from Louise Q. Lawson to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. discussing the financial state of the organization in 1980-1981. Due to inflation, Links will run a substantial deficit for the year, and action must be taken to avoid running deficits in subsequent years. Lawson proposes increasing fees, dues, and fines for members to raise the necessary revenue to keep the organization from going bankrupt. She is presenting a budget and finance report to all members so that they can discuss appropriate measures. Includes statement of current assets, statement of income, actual and projected expenses for 1979-1980 and 1980-1982, summary and comparison of budget percentages, and information about the national assembly.
Date: May 1, 1980
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Belle Wheelan - October 14, 1986] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Belle Wheelan - October 14, 1986]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Belle Wheelan of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Douglass is responding to an inquiry about the price of group pictures, which are $15 each.
Date: October 14, 1986
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents and Members - February 1987] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents and Members - February 1987]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. requesting chapters to complete required reports and submit membership dues.
Date: February 1987
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents and Members - January 1986] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents and Members - January 1986]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. discussing current business and requesting required paperwork from chapters. Among the items discussed are information about the national assembly, submission of dues, reports, surveys, important dates, and membership guidelines and deadlines.
Date: January 1986
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents - February 1986] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents - February 1986]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. describing the dues that new members must pay upon their initiation to the organization. All dues are required unless otherwise stated, and directions are given for submitting them.
Date: February 1986
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents, Members, Executive Council, and Past Presidents - September 1986] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents, Members, Executive Council, and Past Presidents - September 1986]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents, members, executive council, and past presidents of The Links, Inc. discussing national business and requesting the completion of forms. Includes amendments to the bylaws of Links and The Links Foundation and order forms for audio and video cassettes produced by the organization. Includes handwritten notes.
Date: September 1986
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents - September 13, 1985] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Chapter Presidents - September 13, 1985]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. stating that she has enclosed a copy of the Program Manual.
Date: September 13, 1985
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Nan D. Johnson to Julia B. Purnell, Leatrice Pride, and Zola Boone - October 5, 1981] (open access)

[Memorandum from Nan D. Johnson to Julia B. Purnell, Leatrice Pride, and Zola Boone - October 5, 1981]

Memorandum from Nan D. Johnson to Julia B. Purnell, Leatrice Pride, and Zola Boone stating that the office properties that The Links, Inc. currently rents for its national headquarters in Washington D.C. are no longer affordable due to rising inflation.
Date: October 5, 1981
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History