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Bernice Martin 1st Southern AD, 1955-1957 | Georgia Schank 2nd Southern AD 1957-1958 | Esmeralda Hawkins 3rd

Southern AD 1958-1961 | Linda Reddick 4th Southern AD 1961-1965 | Maude K. Reid 5th Southern AD 1965-1969 |

Gladys Woods 6th Southern AD 1969-1973 | Julia B. Purnell 7th Southern AD 1973-1978 | Juanita Johnson 8th Southern

AD 1978-1981 | Regina Jollivette Frazier 9th Southern AD 1981-1984 | Martha Boone 10th Southern AD 1984-1985 |

Carolyn Washington 11th Southern AD 1985-1987 | Barbara S. Moore 12th Southern AD 1987-1991 | Katie R. Bell 13th

Southern AD 1991-1995 | Joyce Martin Dixon 14th Southern AD 1995-1999 | Nancy Shade Anderson 15th Southern AD

1999-2003 | Margaret Thompson Johnson 16th Southern AD 2003-2007 | Mary F. Currie 17th Southern AD 2007-2011

| Eneid A. Francis 18th Southern AD 2011-2015

“You are all Links! In our organization, each member has an ob-ligation, a responsibility, ‘her’ own unique contribution to make

towards our understanding of life and of our club.”

On The Cover: Within the rose our Legacy and our Southern Area Directors

These thoughts recorded by the 1st Southern Area Director, Bernice Martin (1955-1957) set the framework for the next eighteen Area Directors to nurture a foundation that has withstood over six

decades of leadership and service within our beloved Southern Area.

Our roots were first planted in 1948 when Nan Delaney and 12 friends pledged to pursue civic, charitable and inter-cultural efforts to improve the lives of the African-American population in Wilson, Rocky Mount and Tarboro, North Carolina. The Links Club members, as they were known then, gave children academic support; helped men and women discriminated against in the workplace by financially supporting the NAACP; and offered each other the warm embrace of

friendship needed to face common challenges and concerns.

Our membership, comprised of women ranging in age from their 20s to centenarians, are edu-cators, lawyers, doctors, business executives and more. Our programs are reaching future gen-erations by focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and math. We were the first to establish endowments at historically black colleges and universities to ensure their doors would remain open. We started Linkages to Life, an organ and tissue donation effort for the thousands of African-Americans who need transplants, and are without compatible donors. Our members were the first to organize and present common concerns to legislators at Southern Area state capitols. To combat the growing health crisis faced by our youth, we were the first to begin a childhood

obesity prevention program, promoting healthy habits, good nutrition and exercise.

We now stand proudly with over four thousand members vigilantly building upon the solid foun-dation of our legacy with impactful programs that transform lives - Not only are we 14,000 strong

nationally with legacies of brilliant women in every state but also throughout the world.

Bernice Martin 1st Southern Area Director

1955-1957Imploring“…an obligation, a respon-sibility...towards our understanding of

life and of our club.”

Georgia Schank2nd Southern Area Director

1957-1958Emphasizing “ethical” as a real and living word—not just a space

filler.”

Esmeralda Hawkins3rd Southern Area Director

1958-1961 Extended the friendship chain

Link Kimberly Sweet, Southern Area Archivist

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Friendship First

The first quarter of the year is very important to The Links, Incorporated. It is the time we prepare to expand our chain of friendship in addition to being in-formed of our status within our chapters (i.e. service hours, attendance, etc.). These two subjects are crucial to our survival and effectiveness as Links.

For chapters not preparing for new members, it is a most resourceful time to renew and strengthen our bonds of friendship. Service infused with friendship is what makes our organization unique.

It is imperative we keep ‘friendship first’ as the foundation of our decision mak-

ing. For our candidates, their orientation sessions are the first impression imprinted on their Link experience. Let’s show them just how special we are to each other! My sisters, please continue to enjoy the new year, and your chapter, as we serve Embracing Our Legacy, Fulfilling Our Promise in the Southern Area.

Link Sylvia Perry, Southern Area Vice Director

Link Sisters,

We are delighted to present our 2nd Edition of the FOCUS and reflect upon the motivation and thoughts that Embrace Our Legacy. On the cover are the por-traits of our rich legacy of leadership reflecting from within the rose the dedicat-ed servant leaders of The Southern Area.

Profiled with brief glimpses of our past eighteen Southern Area Directors, this edition highlights a noted accomplishment of each leader during their term of service. Although the profile examines only a fraction of their contributions, we wanted to invoke honor and remind us all that Embracing Our Legacy means we value those upon whose shoulders we now stand.

This edition will also share submissions from Chapters on their activities over this quarter and also include Friendship Month Celebrations; a profile of our Global Mission to Jamaica; submitted reflections of achieve-ments and accomplishments of Link Sisters (Kudos) and of course Services shared throughout our Area - the heart of Linkdom. Thank you for your submissions and your commitment to serve the Southern Area as we pay homage and behold the rose!

Link Anne

Linda Reddick4th Southern Area Director

1961-1965 Instituted an Outstanding Chapter Award,

Outstanding Project Award and Outstanding Link of the Southern Area Award to acknowledge and

inspire.

Maude K. Reid5th Southern Area Director

1965-1969Hosted four Southern Area Meetings: Guidelines to Meet Social Change (1966); Links, A Chain in Search for Peace Through Volunteer Services (1967); Focus-ing on Youth and the Fine Arts (1968); and Links Face

Today’s Realities (1969).

Gladys Woods6th Southern Area Director

1969-1973Urged members to “…re-examine our total or-ganization by looking for new ways of reaching the goals of the three-fold purpose of the Links,

Incorporated...”

Julia B. Purnell7th Southern Area Director

1973-1978Directed significant changes in structure,

administration and operational leadership “… to make the Links, Incorporated by legacy the premier

organization of the century...”

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Wilmington (NC) ChapterCelebrates Friendship and Service

Submitted by Link Cynthia Brown

Wilmington (NC) Chapter members left to right: Links Margaret Fredlaw, Cynthia Brown, Constance Greene, Patricia Waddell, Emma Jackson (president), G. Wylene Mapson, Gloria Monroe, Wanda Sloan, Rachel D. Ste-

phens and Roxanne DeVane

Established in 1951, the Wilmington (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated spent the last quarter of 2015 reflecting on its legacy of friendship and service in southeastern North Carolina. The chapter held its annu-al Founders’ Day service on November 15, 2015. Afterwards, members convened in the sanctuary of the historic St. Stephen A.M.E. Church strengthening their bonds of friendship in worship with family and friends. The message was rendered by Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Johnson, Sr. and focused on passionate commitment – not

being lukewarm!

Greater Miami Links Celebrate 60 Years of Friendship and Service in the Community

Submitted by Link LaToya Stirrup

Joined by a sold out crowd of South Florida’s Who’s Who, The Links, Incorporated’s Greater Mi-ami (FL) Chapter recently celebrated 60 years of friendship, service and providing transformation-al programming throughout South Florida and beyond. The Chapter’s “Diamond Jubilee” celebra-tion was held on Sunday, November 8th at Jungle Island. Event highlights featured a tribute and toast by our 16th National President, Glenda Newell-Harris, M.D. The keynote introduction was made by Con-gresswoman Frederica S. Wilson. Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, the Hon-orable Andrew J. Young favored attendees as the keynote speaker. The audience also enjoyed a special performance by members of the Greater Miami Youth Symphony. The grand finale was the un-veiling of Volume II of the groundbreaking limited edition book, ‘Linkages and Legacies, Volume II’.

Left to right: Anne Turner Herriott - 19th Southern Area Director of The Links, Incorpo-rated; Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson; Carolyn Young; Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris - 16th National President of The Links, Incor-porated; Regina Jollivette Frazier, 9th Na-tional President of The Links, Incorporated;

and Ambassador Andrew Young

Juanita Johnson8th Southern Area Director

1978-1981Challenged members to focus on “Improving the

Quality of Life by Linking People with People.”

Regina Jollivette Frazier 9th Southern Area Director

1981-1984Inspired members to achieve more by “… enhanc-ing the legacy through a passionate rededication to

friendship, leadership and service.”


The Greensboro (NC) Chapter Celebrates 60 Years of Friendship and Service

Submitted by Link Jillian Davis Morgan

The year 2015 was a very important and exciting year for the Greensboro (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incor-porated, as we celebrated 60 years of Friendship and Service in the Greensboro community. Throughout the year, the Chapter served the community by participating in a number of health awareness walks, men-toring female high school STEM students at the N.C. A&T State University Middle College, and feeding the

homeless during the December 1st Day of Service. The celebration culminated on October 17th when the chapter held its 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Gala at the Greensboro Sheraton Four Seasons. The black-tie event, attended by more than 125 guests was a resounding success. Guests included Southern Area Director Link Anne Turner Herriott and the mother of our National President, Link Virginia Newell. Sixty years of transformational service was highlighted with honor recognitions in each of the five facets. The generosi-ty of supporters and sponsors for the evening solidified our commitment to providing continued programming

that enhances the quality of life for ourlocal community.

“60 Years: Linked in Service to the Greensboro Community”

The Aiken (SC) Chapter CelebratesFriendship Month

Submitted by Link Brandy Gantt

Top Row (L to R): Anne J. Gunby, Delores Stewart, Kay M. Cole-man, Eliza H. Cave, Virginia Samuels. Bottom row (L to R): Vina M. Abrams, Doris Stephens, Shirley Jones, Dorothy Brooks, Beverly

Clyburn, Louise Key Coleman, Lavern T. Byrd, Ann Robinson

What better way to celebrate friendship and service than to do so in worship! On November 15, 2015, The Aiken (SC) Chapter gathered for worship together in North Augusta, SC at Macedonia Baptist Church, which is the same church where the chapter hosts its

annual Senior Day scholarship program.

The guest speaker for the hour was Reverend Don-ald Brooks, Connecting Link of Chapter President, Link Dorothy Brooks. Reverend Brooks’ humor com-bined with his eloquent unfolding of the Scripture set the tone for a spirited praise and worship expe-rience. The chapter made a monetary donation to

the church in support of its ministries.

After the church service, members continued to fel-lowship over lunch at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel restaurant in Augusta, GA where Connecting Link Representative William Clyburn (Aiken, SC) blessed

the food.

These Friendship Month activities were coordinated by Links Kay Coleman and Virginia Samuels.

The Triangle Park (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated hosted the Durham (NC) and Raleigh (NC) Chap-ters for the 10th Annual Friendship Luncheon on Saturday, November 14, 2015. This year’s event was held at the Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh, NC, and ninety-nine Link sisters joined together to perform the Friendship Ceremony. It was a chance for members to sing, talk, partake of the delicious buffet, win door prizes and enjoy general merriment. Presidents Caroline Lattimore (Triangle Park), Anita Daniels (Durham)

and Edwina Thompson (Raleigh) all brought greetings on behalf of their respective Chapters. The Triangle Park (NC) Chapter continued to celebrate Friendship Month by “subdividing” its membership into small groups of four or five sisters. The coordinator of each group helped to plan a sisterly activity. During the month, the small groups of Sister Links took part in a variety of activities such as trying new restau-rants, bowling, Wine and Design, taking a cooking class at Sur La Table and just having fun getting to know

each other better. Triangle Park had a wonderful Friendship Month while strengtheningits sisterly bond among members.

“Linked in Friendship” are mem-bers of the Triangle Park (NC), Durham (NC), and Raleigh (NC) Chapters. At the podium, (center) Host President, Caroline Lattimore (Triangle Park) Presidents Anita Daniels (Durham) left, and Edwina

Thompson (Raleigh)on the right

Triangle Park (NC) Chapter Hosts 10th Annual Friendship Luncheon

Multi-Chapter Friendship BrunchA Friendship Treat

Some of the Orlando Chapter members, including Orlando President Val Baker, fourth left, and Southern Area Treasurer Lonneen M. Brown, fourth right, gather for a quick photo before

the Multi-Chapter Friendship Brunch gets under way.

Several Southern Area chapters got an early start to Friendship Month when the Orlando (FL) Chapter hosted the Multi-Chapter Friendship Brunch on Oc-tober 31st. Members from Altamonte Springs, Bre-vard County, Daytona Beach, St. Petersburg, Tam-pa and Orlando came out to celebrate friendships to the theme of “Linking Music and Friendship.” The event, held at the Country Club at Heathrow in Lake Mary, gave each chapter an opportunity to share their talents – mostly musically – in skits, readings and song. More than 125 Links attended.


Martha Boone 10th Southern Area Director

1984-1985Encouraged Chapter and individual service by pro-

viding achievement incentives.

Carolyn Washington 11th Southern Area Director

1985-1987Initiated the Archives and History Committee to write the Area’s history to document and preserve our

legacy.

Barbara S. Moore 12th Southern Area Director

1987-1991Presented the Area’s first history book “Southern Area History The Links, Incorporated 1949-1989” which Moore called a record of achievements of dedicat-

ed women who are committed to serving others.

Katie R. Bell 13th Southern Area Director

1991-1995Updated Area and Chapter governing documents and increased communications with programs fo-cused on health, the Black family and self-esteem.


Montgomery (AL) Chapter Links Tap the Youth of the ASU’s ASPIRE Program for Career Walk-A-Thon

Submitted by Link Tyna D. Davis

Magnolia (GA) Chapter Sponsors Magnolia Stars

“The day’s activity was fun, energizing, invigorating, informa-tive and healthy with music, water, and exercise. The program provided a glowing example of an integrated program,” says

Chapter President Link Deborah Thomas.

Left to right: Link Mary Williams, President Charletta Sheehy, Deanna Fowler (Komen’s Outreach & Grants Manager) and Link Brandi Rudolph Bolling, MD.

The Montgomery (AL) Chapter of The Links, Incorpo-rated taps the youth of Alabama State University’s Amazing Students Putting in Resilient Effort (ASPIRE) program to emphasize the importance of STEAM in their chosen careers. The Health and Human Ser-vices facet, under the leadership of Link Monica L. Arrington, incorporated various components of STEAM with a focus on health and fitness. In coop-eration with the spirit of the Walk-A-Thon, more than 140 students of ASPIRE, wearing ASPIRE T-shirts and Links members, wearing casual attire bearing the LINKS logo, walked the historical “Peace Within Trail, www.peacwitintrail.com.

The route began at the Riverfront Park and contin-ued through many historic sites, including: the Equal Justice Initiative, Rosa Parks Bus Stop, Slave Market, Rosa Parks Museum, Freedom Rider’s Museum, Civil Rights Memorial /SPLC, Alabama State Capitol and the final site, the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Bap-tist Church.

Along the route, students were exposed to discussions from architects, historians, engineers, and civil rights activists. “Healthy Stuff Backpacks” were provided for the students.

On December 4, 2015, eighteen Mag-nolia Stars, mentees of the Magnolia (GA) Chapter of Links, Incorporated attended the 89th Annual Christmas Carol Concert featuring the combined voices of the Spelman-Morehouse Choirs. One of Atlanta’s premier holiday events, the Concert was held in the Mar-tin Luther King, Jr. International Chap-el. The young ladies were 10th grad-ers from Atlanta’s Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy.

The Magnolia Academy, coordinated by the Services to Youth Facet, is the focus of the Magnolia (GA) Chapter’s Integrated Umbrella Project. It meets twice-monthly, with core sessions devoted to a College Preparatory Seminar: Sequential Four Year Design, created and led by an educational consultant. Addi-tionally, a variety of sustained sessions which align with Links Services to Youth Facet National Initiatives and Programs complete the year’s schedule. The Arts Facet-sponsored concert related to the chapter’s HBCU/Education Linkage thrusts with support from National Trends. Other highlights of this cultural event included prepping on the protocol of concert attendance at a previous Academy session, and a pre-concert meal in the Spelman College Cafeteria. The trip and experiences exposed the Stars to collegiate life, the arts, mentoring and the rich traditions of the HBCU experience. It was a great launch into the 2015 Christmas season!

Links Supporting Breast Cancer AwarenessSubmitted by Link Deidra K. Perry

On December 3, 2015, members of the Magic City (AL) Chapter of The Links met at the North Central Alabama Headquarters of the Susan G. Komen Foundation to present a $1,330 donation to sup-port efforts to find a cure for breast cancer. Each October, chapter members participate in the Race for the Cure to provide funds and promote breast cancer awareness. This event celebrates survivors and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. The Magic City (AL) Chapter’s team was led by Health & Human Services Facet Chair Brandi

Rudolph Bolling, MD and Co-Chair Mary Williams.

Left to right: Link Mary Williams, President Charletta Sheehy, Deanna Fowler (Komen’s Outreach & Grants Manager) and Link

Brandi Rudolph Bolling, MD.

Girl Power in JacksonvilleSubmitted by Link Monique McCarthy

In November, the Jacksonville (FL) Chapter kicked off its Umbrel-la Program, Girls Empowered and Motivated to Succeed (GEMS) 2.0, with a night filled with fun activities: Jewelry making, hula hooping, exercise, fellowship, and great food. The Chapter part-nered with Operation New Hope, a faith based organization dedicated to providing individuals and families with the oppor-tunities and tools necessary to rebuild their lives and restore their communities through sustainable economic development initia-tives. The Jacksonville (FL) Chapter will be working with children who have an incarcerated parent. In December, the Chapter selected a family of five from the Operation New Hope program and made their Christmas special with gifts from their wish list.


The Charlotte (NC) Chapter ReceivesCatalyzing the Community Grant

Submitted By: Link Tiffany L. Jones

Birmingham (AL) Chapter Launches Life Skills Lec-ture Series with “Saying No to Bullying” Program

Submitted by Link Carnetta N. Davis

The National Trends and Services Facet of the Bir-mingham (AL) Chapter launched its Life Skills Series in October at the AG Gaston Boys & Girls Club. The goal of the program is to provide life skills training to help youths thrive academically and personally. Participants in the after school program ranged from ages 12 to 15. The first session “Disrupting Bullying in Cyberspace” was moderated by Abby Litovsky, Sui-cide Prevention Coordinator at The Crisis Center. The topic coincided with the Birmingham community’s observance of National Bullying Month. Litovsky led the young people in an interactive discussion about bullying, and several attendees reported that they had experienced bullying or participated in some form of bullying. She also helped them identify strat-

egies and tactics to use, if bullied.

The Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporat-ed received the Catalyzing the Community Grant for 2015-2017. A portion of this grant was used to host a community forum on November 7, 2015, en-titled “Community Conversations for Teens and Par-ents.” The forum’s goal was to address challenges faced by African American youth with an emphasis on the black male. Over 100 male and female stu-dents in grades 6-12, along with their parents, were in attendance.

After a continental breakfast, the keynote was de-livered by motivational speaker Coach Q, whose foundation works with at-risk male youth. The teens then recessed to concurrent gender specific inter-

active sessions on personal branding, social media etiquette, and achieving success in school and beyond. Parents attended an HIV awareness session facilitated by Links Shirley Houston-Aluko, MD and Adelle Antho-ny-Williams, MD, Co-chairs of Health and Human Services. A creative arts activity was offered to younger children by Link Elizabeth Simpson, Arts Facet Chair.

A Picture of HealthSubmitted by Link Carnetta N. Davis

This integrated chapter project, titled “Creating a Picture of Health,” began with a Healthy Lifestyles Fair in the school gym. All students at the school in grades 1-8 participated. Links members and com-munity partners from local health and wellness or-ganizations staffed booths in the areas of nutrition, dental care, exercise, anti-bullying and vision care. Each station distributed handouts to reinforce the day’s goals. All students received vision screening, enjoyed healthy snacks and were led in exercise routines to popular music. Other events were also planned for this program.

On two separate days, the chapter arranged field trips for the students to the Birmingham Museum of Art where they received a docent-led tour. The students were also provided with visual art instruction from the museum’s Education Department staff, a real treat since this inner city school does not have full time art instruction. The students used their newly acquired skills in the art studio to create poster art that reflected our theme. After the students completed their artwork, they were treated to a healthy lunch at the muse-um. Over seventy (70) art projects will be judged; prizes will be awarded; and posters will be submitted to the National Poster Art Competition.

The Arts Facet of the Birmingham (AL) Chapter, assisted by the Health and Human Services, Services to Youth, and National Trends and Services facets, kicked off the chapter’s partici-pation in the National Poster Art Competition this past fall at Our Lady of Fatima (OLF) Catholic School. This year’s theme, “Healthy, Energetic, Active Lifestyles Matter- Make Health a Habit,” goes hand in hand with our national organization’s theme of “Building a Healthy Legacy: Our Prescription for the

Future.”

Triangle Park (NC) Chapter Sponsors“Kids Cook With Heart” Program

Submitted by Link Cheri Harrell

The Triangle Park (NC) Chapter (TPC) hosted the closing celebration of its “Kids Cook with Heart” Pro-gram on November 19, 2015. This 10-week integrated program involving the Health and Human Services and Services to Youth facets, as well as Reaching All Minds (RAM) Academy, taught 4th-graders the ba-sics of good nutrition and preparing simple nutritious meals. Using the American Heart Association mod-el, the curriculum addressed childhood obesity and dental health, while using mathematical applica-tions. A personal chef worked with the kids through-out the program and spearheaded the final Cook-Off. Parents, faculty, TPC Links, a Connecting-Link, an Heir-O-Link, and twenty-two students attended the event. The RAM staff presented the Chapter with a scrapbook commemorating the program. Services to Youth has an ongoing weekly literacy program at RAM Academy. “Kids Cook with Heart” provided an additional opportunity to positively im-pact the health and wellness of this promising group

of students.

Triangle Park (NC) members and Lead Coordinator, Chanda Douglas-Ward with chef (upper right); and the winners of the Kids Cook-Off with (left to right) Chairs Dijuana McDougal (STY), Caro-lyn Henderson (HHS); Vice President of Programs, Joyce O’Rourke;

and President, Dr. Caroline L. Lattimore.


Piedmont (NC) ChapterNational Trends and Services and Habitat forHumanity Building Hope for Local Communities

Pontchartrain (LA) Chapter Members Take Second Annual Mission Trip to Haiti

Submitted by Link Shaniece B. Bickham

Piedmont (NC) Chapter members along with National Trends and Services Chair Link Brenda Kegler (center)

Pictured from left to right: Links Voris Vigee, Renee Gusman, Leila Eames, Shawnell Ware andKiana A. Mitchell.

The dream of home ownership rapidly became a reality for one local Gaston County family. On October 17, 2015, the Piedmont Chapter of The Links, Incorporated joined Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County in efforts to help promote transfor-mational and sustainable community development by striving to eliminate poverty housing and home-lessness. Through our Links sisters’ labor of love and dedication to strengthening communities in need, they were able to help give a family hope and make their dream of home ownership come true.

Five members of the Pon-tchartrain (LA) Chapter worked to make a differ-ence internationally during their five-day mission trip to Haiti in December 2015. The mission trip is an initiative of the chapter’s award-win-ning International Trends and Services Facet’s“Link-ing with Haiti” program. Link Leila Eames, International Trends and Services Facet Chair, along with Links Renee Gusman, Kiana A. Mitchell, Voris Vigee and Shawnell Ware traveled to the village of Grand Boulage, Haiti in partnership with the We Care Charitable Foundation.

Chapter members distributed over 100 Women Survival Kits, which were prepared by students from the Pontchartrain Chapter’s mentoring program, Links Reaching New Heights---Rising Stars. The kits contained several self-care products including toothpaste, lotion, deodorant and soap.

Link Sisters also assisted the We Care Charitable Foundation with serving meals to over 600 people during the village’s annual Christmas Celebration and Mass, and with distributing clothing. Another highlight of the trip was the Pontchartrain Chapter’s distribution of five laptops to the Grand Boulage School, thanks to a partnership between the Pontchartrain Chapter and WDSU—New Orleans’s NBC News affiliate.

Musical Cascades “Linking Heart and Soul”Classical Music Concert

Submitted by Link Erika Newsome

The Buckhead-Cascade (GA) Chap-ter celebrates and promotes arts and culture programs for youth and adults through an impactful initiative. Each year, they put together a showcase, which brings together the Atlanta com-munity in support of the arts, with a focus on the contributions and perfor-mances of persons of African ancestry. The award winning program received first place recognition in the Arts Fac-et Category at the 2015 Southern Area Conference. The chapter presented monetary music education awards to four metro-Atlan-ta area Musical Arts college students during a concert featuring their musi-

cal performances. Awardees included Corbin Sanders, Morehouse College (Violin), Cynthia Harris, Spelman College (Mezzo-soprano), Rod Hines, Georgia State University (Baritone) and Joshua Porter, Clark Atlanta University (Piano). The holiday concert capped a year-long celebration of Buckhead/Cascade’s 20th Anniversary which in-cluded a proclamation issued by the City of Atlanta recognizing the chapter’s service and more than $1 million in contributions to the community. Additionally, a signature fundraiser was held at the Atlanta History Center, as the members celebrated with more than 400 guests during a Sunday afternoon champagne anniversary brunch featuring live entertainment.

Charleston (SC) Chapter Continues to Prepare Students for the Future

Submitted by Link Cheryl Love

The 2015 Links’ initiates of the Charleston (SC) Chap-ter hosted 35 eleventh grade students and their par-ents for an etiquette workshop and dinner at the Military Magnet Academy (MMA) on November 18. The community service project supports Girl Power and the Boys’ Round-Table, mentoring programs of the Services to Youth Facet and the Charleston (SC)

Chapter’s Umbrella Project at MMA.

From the stated objectives, the students learned leadership, self-confidence, self-respect, poise, pos-ture, and dining etiquette. Ultimately, the goal of the service project was to further develop the stu-dents’ social success and enhance how they man-age themselves in varied settings. It is expected that as the students engage in after-school employment opportunities, attend college and university or mili-tary recruitment events and/or scholarship functions, they are confident that their social interaction skills

are appropriate and acceptable.

Some of the MMA, Boys Roundtable &Girl Power Workshop Participants


Congratulations Southern Area! For several years Mag-nolia (GA) and most recently Bradenton-Sarasota (FL) Chapters championed initiatives under the leadership of visionary Link Carolyn and Connecting Link Earl Glenn to partner with the Watford Hills Primary School in Jamaica. This vision of care and support to an underserved com-munity set the stage for an unparalleled commitment to

international service.

Uniting with our National Global Linkages Delegation we seized the opportunity to engage and advance services for all Jamaica including two other western primary schools and the Cornwall Regional Hospital. Mt Zion Primary and St Mary’s in St James, along with Watford Hills were recipients of educational tools, study supplies-including computers, clothing, health aids and hygiene products. During this fo-rum the Southern Area was recognized for our vision: To broaden and enhance our partnership for a supportive learning environment for every student to develop com-munication and leadership skills to reach full potential in developing self confidence and personal growth; and our generous gifts in the name of The Links, Incorporated for families, a donation of three hundred student dictionaries (100 per school) and one hundred hand sanitizers and/

hygiene products for the Cornwall Hospital.

Awesome Job Southern Area! Join us as we rise up and accept the challenge to global service!

#riseupacceptthechallenge

Over 150 delegates from the 282 Chapters around the United States of America fulfilled our mission as expressed by National President Glenda Newel-Harris, M.D. “Our goal is not only to work in partnership as a team with our Jamai-can colleagues, but to also learn from them. Our partner-ship is not a one-time visit, but a visit that will build on our current partnerships, and one that will engage more of

our members in long-term relationships over time.”

Special Acknowledgements to all participants and their generous contributions in this cause and a very special thanks to Links Carolyn Glenn and Thelma Mumford-Glov-

er for preceding our excursion and paving the way!

Want to share in this initiative? Contact Southern Area In-ternational Trends & Services via Link Sharlyn Smith or Link

Thelma Mumford-Glover [email protected]

Global LinkageDelegation to JamaicaMontego Bay, JamaicaJanuary 27-30, 2016

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“Packing Day” for Wilson-Rocky Mount-Tarboro (NC)

Planning Ahead...

Chapter members from the Wilson-Rocky Mount-Tarboro (NC), Fayetteville (NC), Char-lotte (NC), and Wilmington (NC) Chapters of the Links, Incorporated

On January 9, 2016 the Wilson-Rocky Mount-Tarboro (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated held a “Packing Day” as a part of their International Trends and Services facet. The Chap-ter hosted the event in order to or-ganize and ship items to elementary school children in Haiti. This project is the result of a collaborative effort between Chapters across the state of North Carolina. Link sisters from Fay-etteville (NC), Charlotte (NC), and Wilmington (NC) joined to participate in this exciting event. The group met

at St. Paul’s Church of Christ in Wilson, NC to organize, pack, and ship items to Haiti. Each chapter was tasked with bringing specific items needed by the Haitian school children, resulting in 19 large shipping boxes filled with school supplies, band-aids, cotton balls, socks, first aid kits, underwear, toothbrushes, tooth-paste, etc.

Joyce Martin Dixon14th Southern Area Director

1995-1999Initiated the National Signature Program Linkages to Life, an organ tissue and bone marrow donation awareness initiative of The Links, Incorporated, which

is credited with saving thousands of lives.

Nancy Shade Anderson15th Southern Area Director

1999-2003Extended the Southern Area’s chain of friendship to three South African cities—Durban, Johannes-burg and Capetown—which bolstered our Edu-

cation Across the Miles school projects.

By now you have heard our entire leadership team say No Link left behind, for any reason. Please take a look at our upcoming 2016 schedule and mark your calendars accordingly.

Chapter Presidents Update Calls hosted by Link Anne1st Monday 8:30pm EST

February 1; March 7; April 4; and May 2

Vice President Membership Matters Calls hosted by Link Sylvia 1st Wednesdays 9:00pm EST

February 310; March 2; April 6; and May 4

Critical Dates:February - Black History Month; National Heart Month22nd - Call To National Assembly Registration Opens

March – Easter Holiday1st - Deadline to submit Articles for FOCUS SPRING, 2016

April – National Donate Life Month; Chapters Election of Officers;Building Assessment due for all 2013 inductees

1st - 2016-2017 Deadline to submit Membership Dues30th - Deadline to Update Chapter Profiles (MMiS) by Recording

Secretaries - End 2015-2016 Fiscal Year

May – Hepatitis Awareness Month; Mental Health Month;New MemberInductions Begin; Installation of Chapter Officers

1st - Deadline to submit Articles for FOCUS SUMMER, 20161st - Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Begins

Future Dates For Planning*June 28-July 3, 2016 National Assembly - Las Vegas, NV*

*October 14-16, 2016 Southern Area Leadership Summit - Raleigh, NC**May 16-20, 2017 44th Southern Area Conference - Atlanta, GA*

Link Vanessa FallsSouther Area Secretary


Dr. Kenna Morgan Franklin SelectedSelective Leadership Training

Judge Karelia R. Stewart of the Shreveport (LA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated Honored by the National Bar Association

Dr. Kenna Morgan Franklin, director of Multicultural Affairs at Louisiana State University Shreveport, was one of only thirty-six (36) college leaders select-ed by a national review panel to attend the prestigious Executive Lead-ership Institute sponsored by the League for Innovation in the Communi-ty College. The 36 participants hold senior-level leadership positions in both senior institutions and community colleges throughout the United States.

The Institute, held in Phoenix, Az. during December, provided an opportunity for potential college presidents and/or those newly transitioned into that role, to re-view their abilities and interests, refine their skills, and participate in discussions on leadership with community college chief executive officers, experts in leadership development, community college trustees, presidential search consultants, mem-bers of the League for Innovation board of directors and other prominent figures.

The National Bar Association held its “40 under 40” Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles, California during its annual meeting and recognized Link Karelia R. Stewart as one of the Nation’s Best Advocates. Additionally, at the luncheon, Judge Stewart was also recognized as one of five distinguished honorees and received the Excellence in Leadership Award.

In a national nomination pool of over 3,000 submissions, Judge Stewart was the only recipient from Louisiana. The “Excellence in Leadership Award” was given to signify her diligence to the bench as a new judge and her reputation in the legal community as consistently treating others with dignity and respect while using her legal expertise as a means of serving others. Her peers and colleagues noted that she operates with the highest standards of integrity and service to mankind.

Bed & Breakfast Ranks among the Best Regional and National Boutique Inns

Orangeburg (SC) Chapter - Link Rachelle Jamerson-Holmes, and her Thee Ma-triarch Boutique Inn have done it again. The meeting and special events ven-ue is ranked among an impressive list of the 29 Best Romantic Getaways in SC by VacationIdea dream vacation magazine in its September 2015 issue. It was also recognized as one of the 12 unforgettable vacations in SC as posted by the travel website, Only In Your State.com in the August 2015 issue. Thee Matri-arch also recently garnered national ranking among The Top 7 Black-Owned Bed and Breakfast Inns as reported in the August 2014 issue by Black Enterprise.

Innkeeper Link Jamerson-Holmes was honored in 1995 by Main Street SC. Ra-chelle’s Island Boutique was recognized for the Master Merchant Award for downtown revitalization for the City of Orangeburg. In 1999, the U.S. Depart-ment of Commerce named her the National Minority Female Entrepreneur of the Year as recorded in the Congressional Record by Congressman James E. Clyburn. In addition, she and husband, Chef Fred Holmes were featured in Eb-ony Magazine as one of the Top Weddings in 2005, Success From Home mag-

azine in August 2007 and Your Business At Home magazine in October 2008.

School Board Elects Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Chair Submitted by Link Damita Salters

Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter - The School Board of Broward County, Florida, elected Dr. Rosalind Os-good as Chair for the 2015/16 school year. Link Rosa-lind Osgood, a Broward County native, earned both a Master’s and Doctoral degree in Public Adminis-tration from Nova Southeastern University. She also earned a Master’s of Divinity degree from New Orle-ans Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Gainesville (FL) Link Members ReceiveNational Professional Honors

Submitted By Link Florida Bridgewater-Alford

Two Gainesville Links received recent honors for their service in the greater Gainesville area and in the State of Florida.

Dr. Yvette Godet was induct-ed as a Fellow in the American College of Dentists in Wash-ing-ton, D.C. in November 4-5, 2015. Dr. Godet is the current treasurer for the Gainesville Chapter of The Links, Incor-porated and owns and op-erates Yvette Godet, D.M.D.

private practice in Gainesville. Link Yvette became a Link in 2011. Joining 10 other dentists across the nation at the fall ceremony, Dr. Godet was invited to the college due to her leadership, excellence, and meritorious service in dentistry of public ser-vice. Fewer than 4% of dentists in the United States have been granted ACD Fellowship and it is an elite group.

Link Nona Jones, President of the Gainesville Chapter was recent-ly selected to join a class of 62 leaders from around the coun-try as a Presidential Leadership

Scholar.

West Palm Beach (FL) Chapter Honors

New College PresidentSubmitted by Link Pamela Mason

Also Congratulations To...

The West Palm Beach (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incor-porated co-hosted a reception to honor Link Ava L. Parker, recently appointed President of Palm Beach State College, the largest institution of higher edu-cation in Palm Beach County. Dr. Parker earned her B.A. degree and J.D. degree from the University of

Florida.

Treasure Coast (FL) Chapter applauds Chancellor Gary (Grandson of Chap-ter member Link Gloria Gary and Con-necting Link Willie E. Gary) for his ac-complishments as a Child Genius on the acclaimed Lifetime TV. At the time of this writting he is beginning Round 5!

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Link Sia Baker Barnes, Past President of the West Palm Beach (FL) Chapter, on her election to the Palm Beach County Bar Association: New pres ident -e lect -des ignate elected without opposition.

President Ava L. Parker (center) seen with the event host committee featuring members of the West Palm Beach (FL) Chapter and leaders

of several women’s organizations


Link Shirley Atkins Receives American Red CrossLegacy Award At White House

Submitted by Link Elizabeth Jackson

Meet Link Sister...

Link Shirley Hines receives American Red Cross Legacy award for service at White House Cere-mony presented by Ryan Robinson, Director of Veteran Engagement, The White House.

Link Shirley Hines Atkins and thirteen others were recently honored by The American Red Cross Overseas Association at the White House and received The President’s Lifetime Achieve-ment Award for Volunteer

service.

Link Shirley was a speaker at this event, sharing her experiences as a “Donut Dollie”. This Award came with a certificate, pin and letters from

President Obama and the First Lady.

Later that day, at an event at the American Red Cross International Headquarters, Link Shirley received The American Red Cross Legacy

JACQUELYN J. HILL, Ph.D., R.N.Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University Baton Rouge (SUBR) nursing professor selected to serve on ANA editorial advisory board Jacqueline J. Hill, Ph.D., R.N., associate professor and chair of SUBR School of Nursing and Allied Health’s Under-graduate Nursing Program, has been selected to serve on the Editorial Ad-visory Board for the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) member news-paper, The American Nurse (TAN). The American Nurses Associa-tion is the only full-service professional organization representing the interests of the nation’s 3.4 million registered nurses through its constituent and state nurses

associations and its organizational affiliates.

2016 Southern Area Sponsors

Margaret Thompson Johnson 16th Southern Area Director2003-2007Envisioned, developed and implemented the HBCU Scholarship Endowment Initiative as well as “Links Day at the Capitol” with the aim ofeliminating health disparities.

Mary F. Currie 17th Southern Area Director

2007-2011Created the Commission on Childhood Obesity Prevention, which is now a National Initiative, to educate communities on exercise, nutrition and

the pursuit of healthy living.

Eneid A. Francis 18th Southern Area Director

2011-2015Concentrated on enhanced member relations and encouraged life-changing service with pro-gramming efforts focused on the national STEM initiative with added emphases of mentoring and

arts integration.


Treasure Coast (FL) Chapter Hosts Dr. Michael Dyson

Submitted by Link Elizabeth Jackson

Tallahassee (FL) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated celebrates six years of A Timeless Holiday Affair

Submitted by Link Anita Favors Thompson

Dr. Michael Dyson, renowned author and George-town University Professor, spoke to more than 250 people in Port Saint Lucie, Florida recently at an “All Lives Matter Community Forum” held at the Port St Lucie Civic Center. The forum was co-hosted by The Treasure Coast (FL) Links Chapter, Grace Baptist Church, Law Offices of Scott and Gillespie and Dr.

Daphne Cooper.

Pictured left to right: Rev William Richardson, Attorney Jean Laws-Scott, Attorney Phyllis Gillespie, Dr. Michael Dyson .

The All Lives Matter Forum provided a community platform and setting for honest and open dialogue aimed at encouraging civic engagement between Treasure Coast residents, elected public officials, lo-cal law enforcement officers and local community leaders. Dr. Dyson addressed the challenges of over-coming social injustices in communities of color and shared creative strategies to reduce and eliminate

community crime.

“A Timeless Holiday Affair” now in its sixth year, has become one of the signature events of the Tallahassee (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. An initiative of the Arts Facet, the event’s purpose is to expose the community and specifically youth to elements of the visual arts and raise funds for the Art facet activ-ities. These activities include an Arts Academy for youth (where experienced artists provide workshops for selected youth designated as talented by their school counselors) as well as providing book and financial scholarships for youth majoring in and demonstrating talent in the visual arts. This year’s event featured nationally renowned artists Ted Ellis and Eluster Richardson and attracted more than 250 people to Cas-cades Park in Tallahassee. The venue was elaborately decorated in a holiday theme, with great food and beverage offerings as well as live musical entertainment. Artists and craft vendors displayed their work and explained their media to interested participants. Seasoned artists mentored emerging talented youth. A silent auction was held, and the event culminated with a diamond being raffled to a delighted winner. The event met fundraising goals and provided a fun and enlightening holiday activity for community members

who support the arts.

Charleston Family Legacy Of ActivismRecognized By Naacp

On October 30, 2015 at the Charleston Branch of the NAACP’s 98th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, key-note speaker, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, witnessed the presentation of the J. Arthur Brown Award to the family of Link Minerva Brown King. Named in honor of Link Minerva’s late father, Presi-dent of the local and state branches of the NAACP during the civil rights movement of the 60’s, this award is given to those who made significant contributions in the area of civil rights. The Brown children were among the first to desegregate Charleston’s public schools and endured many challenges. In recognition of their

courage, the 2015 J. Arthur Brown Award was presented to his children.

J. Arthur Brom award recipients with Hilary Clinton (middle) at The Charleston Branch NAACP 98th Annual Freedon Fund Banquet: Myles Gregory Brown, Millicent E. Brown, M. Joenelle Brown Gordon, Minerva T. Brown King (far right)

LeFleur’s Bluff (MS) ChapterHolds Town Hall

Rowan Middle School and The LeFleur’s Bluff (MS) Chap-ter of the Links Incorporated held a town hall meeting on October 27, 2015 at Rowan Middle School to discuss ed-ucation. It was called Equity in Education: Schools, Par-ents, and Communities Demanding Quality Education for all Students. The panelists were State Senator Sollie Nor-wood, who gave information on Initiative 42; Dr. Amanda Rice of Quinn Healthcare who discussed the importance of good health and education; Dr. Pamela Banks, the Psy-chology Department chair at Jackson State University who discussed having good mental health and recognizing mental health issues in students and their families; and Dr. Cindy Ayers, the CEO and Founder of Foot Print Farms in Jackson, who discussed healthy eating and agri-tourism for community development in the City of Jackson.Members of the LeFleur’s Bluff chapter facilitated the town hall meeting and assisted parents and students in receiving fresh fruits and vegetables that were provided for them by Foot Print Farms.


Treasure Coast Links and NAACPHost Holiday Gift Party

The Treasure Coast (FL) Chapter, The Links, Incorpo-rated, Indian River NAACP and Life Changers Global Nation Ministries co-hosted the Angel Tree Ministries Children’s Christmas Party for Indian River County at Life Changers Empowerment Centre in December. More than 500 gifts were delivered to children in In-dian River County and about 50 kids attended the

pizza party.

Angel Tree Ministries is a program of Prison Fellowship that connects parents in prison with their children

through the delivery of Christmas gifts.

Dogwood City (GA) Chapter RemembersLink Vivian Malone

On Saturday, November 21, 2015, the Dogwood City (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated held a tree planting ceremony to honor the 50th anniversary of Link Vivian Malone Jones’ (15 July 1942 – 13 Octo-ber 2005) graduation from the University of Alabama (UA). Link Vivian was the first African-American to graduate from UA and she paved the way for count-

less students.

Link Vivian and James Hood were the only two black students accepted for admission in 1963 when UA fi-nally complied with the Brown v. Board of Education ruling of 1954. As they sought to enter the campus, Governor Wallace attempted to enforce the proc-lamation that he gave in his inaugural gubernatorial address, prohibiting the admission of black students. Wallace finally conceded after Alabama’s Nation-al Guard was federalized and the students were al-

lowed to register.

The Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links,Incorporated Celebrates 60 Years

On Friday, November 13, 2015, The Charlotte (NC) Chapter hosted its Diamond Jubilee Gala at the pres-tigious Foundation for the Carolinas headquarters. Celebrating 60 years of service to the community, the chapter hosted the 16th National President, Link Glen-da Newell-Harris and the 19th Southern Area Director, Link Anne Turner Herriott, along with 300 guests, includ-ing Links from surrounding chapters. In addition, the chapter held its Founders’ Day celebration the follow-ing morning, and followed it with a brunch and fashion show featuring several Link sisters. Later that evening, chapter members accompanied visiting dignitaries to the Stevie Wonder concert in uptown Charlotte. The weekend culminated on Sunday at Friendship Mission-ary Baptist Church with a presentation by Connecting

Link Roger Denny, MD, for Donor Sabbath.


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2016-2017 EXECUTIVE ROSTER SOUTHERN AREA LEADERSHIP Anne Turner Herriott* Southern Area Director Greater Miami (FL) Chapter [email protected] Sylvia Perry* Southern Area Vice Director Bold City (FL) Chapter [email protected] Vanessa Falls* Southern Area Secretary Birmingham (AL) Chapter [email protected] Lonneen C. Brown* Southern Area Treasurer Orlando (FL) Chapter [email protected] Tracey Morant Adams* Southern Area Parliamentarian Tri-County (AL) Chapter [email protected] Renée S. Jones* Southern Area Fin. Secretary Awards and Recognitions Greater Miami (FL) Chapter [email protected] Eneid A. Francis* 18th Southern Area Director Immediate Past SA Director Pontchartrain (LA) Chapter [email protected] Raynetta C. Waters* Southern Area Chair, Nominating Asheville (NC) Chapter [email protected] Janine Rouson* Southern Area Representative, The Links Foundation, Incorporated Raleigh (NC) Chapter [email protected]

OPERATIONAL Erica 'Candy' Moore* Southern Area Chair, O/E Leadership Dev Atlanta (GA) Chapter [email protected] Tequel D. Hager* Southern Area Chair, Ethics and Standards Piedmont (NC) Chapter [email protected] Candice Brown* Southern Area Chair, Strategic Planning Winston Salem (NC) Chapter [email protected] Bessie A. Isom, Ph.D.* Southern Area Chair, Philanthropy Greater Mobile (AL) Chapter [email protected] Cynthia Hightower-Jenkins* Southern Area Chair, Protocol/Rituals Shreveport (LA) Chapter [email protected] Melissa K. Adams* Southern Area Chair, Technology/eCommunications Bold City (FL) Chapter [email protected] Ruth H. Terrell* Southern Area Chair, Conference & Event Planning Fayetteville (NC) Chapter [email protected] VENDOR CHAIR Alice Venson + Southern Area Chair, Vendors Bold City (FL) Chapter Kimberly Sweet* Southern Area Chair, Archives LeFleur's Bluff (MS) Chapter [email protected]

SUPPORT/CO-CHAIRS eCOMMUNICATIONS TEAM Melissa K. Adams, Chair Monica Mickle+ Southern Area Co-Chair, Social Media Shreveport (LA) Chapter [email protected] Joy Wallace+ Southern Area Co-Editor, St. Petersburg (FL) Chapter [email protected] ETHICS AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE Tequel D. Hager, Chair Member by Position: Sylvia Perry (AVD) Tracey Morant Adams (AP) Michel Vaughn+ Charlotte (NC) Chapter Barbara Edwards+ Dade County (FL) Chapter ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Candy Moore, Chair Members Sandi Peterson-Cooper+ Dogwood (GA) Chapter Eboni Lewis+ Crown Jewels (NC) Chapter Carole Sykes+ Atlanta (GA) Chapter PROTOCOL AND RITUALS Cynthia Hightower-Jenkins, Chair Co-Chairs Brenda Carter Taylor, MD+ Southern Area Co-Chair, Protocol Tri-County (AL) Chapter Susanne S. Matthews, MD+ Southern Area Co-Chair, Rituals Tri-County (AL) Chapter [email protected]

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PROGRAMMING CHAIR OF AREA PROGRAMS Denise M. Cooper* Southern Area Chair, Program Savannah (GA) Chapter [email protected] Brittany M. Burton+

Southern Area Co-Chair, Program Columbia (SC) Chapter [email protected] FACET CHAIRS Carnetta Nabors Davis+ Southern Area Chair, The Arts Birmingham (AL) Chapter [email protected] Janet McDowell -Travis+ Southern Area Chair, Health & Human Services Altamonte Springs (FL) Chapter [email protected] FACET CHAIRS continued Sharlyn W. Smith+ Southern Area Chair, Trends & International Services Nassau Bahamas Chapter [email protected] Angelia J. Fryer, Ed.D.+ Southern Area Chair, National Trends & Services Charlotte (NC) Chapter [email protected] Darlene M. Whittington+ Southern Area Chair, Services to Youth Atlanta (GA) Chapter [email protected] *24 - TEAM A3 MEMBERS

FACET CO- CHAIRS THE ARTS Gladys Sheldon+ Greensboro (NC) Chapter [email protected] HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Wilhelmina Lewis+

Southern Area HHS, Treasure Coast (FL) Chapter [email protected] Emma Barksdale+ Southern Area HHS, HEARTLINKS, CHAIR Greenville (SC) Chapter [email protected] INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES Thelma Mumford-Glover+ Southern Area Co-Chair, International Trends & Services ONE MISSION, ONE LOVE Magnolia (GA) Chapter [email protected] NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES Christine Guillory+ Southern Area Co-Chair, National Trends & Services AARP/NAACP New Orleans (LA) Chapter [email protected] Carmen McCutcheon+ Southern Area Chair, Legislative Affairs Orangeburg (SC) Chapter [email protected]

NATIONAL TRENDS … Continued Aythini Rucker+ Southern Area Chair, Black Lives Matter Charlotte (NC) Chapter SERVICES TO YOUTH Kelley Bolden Bailey+ Interim HBCU Liaison SAlovesHBCUs Tallahassee (FL) Chapter Ann B. Calhoun+ SERVICES TO YOUTH Jackson (MS) Chapter Michelle O. Noisette+ SERVICES TO YOUTH Charleston (SC) Chapter

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