Memorandum from Zola Boone to members of The Links, Incorporated stating that inflation has resulted in escalating rental costs for the offices of their national headquarters. In an effort to include all members in a conversation about solutions to this problem, Boone is forwarding relevant information to them.

Memorandum from Zola Boone to a special committee comprised of Barbara Stokes, Dolly D. Adams, Suzanne Price, Nan Johnson, and Boone. Boone has scheduled a meeting to discuss finding a permanent location for the offices of The Links, Inc.'s national headquarters and hopes all members of the special committee can attend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Memorandum from National Headquarters to the chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. report current business of the organization that chapter presidents should share with the other members.

Memorandum from The Links, Inc.'s Special Committee on Housing to the executive council, chapter presidents, and members of Links reporting on some of the issues raised during a feasibility study conducted to secure a permanent site for the offices of the national headquarters.

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.

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.

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. stating that she has enclosed a copy of the Program Manual.

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.

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.

Order form that members can use to receive copies of publications of The Links, Inc.

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.

Memorandum from Sara E. Butler to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. stating that the proposed budget for fiscal years 1986-1988 is enclosed. Delegates to the national assembly should bring their copies of the budget with them.

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.

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.

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.

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. requesting chapters to complete required reports and submit membership dues.

Promotional pamphlet for the candidacy of Janet Langford of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Langford was running for membership on the National Nominating Committee after several years of service to her chapter. Includes a brief letter of recommendation from Margaret Winn, the San Antonio chapter president.

Informational pamphlet about the decision of The Links, Inc. to purchase a building to house their national headquarters.

Memorandum from The Links, Inc.'s Special Committee on Housing to their executive council, chapter presidents and members thanking them for returning survey forms about the possibility of purchasing property to house their national headquarters. The majority of respondents supported purchasing property in Washington D.C., but there was no consensus about funding sources. The Finance Committee has received the members' recommendations and will use them to inform their final decision about funding.

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.