May 2022 Issue | Arlington (VA) Links Communications - Link Michelle Bailey Publisher
Upcoming Events & Reminders
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New Members Induction
Saturday, 14, 2022 | 9:45am arrival

Chapter Meeting & Alumma Ceremony
Saturday, 14, 2022 | 11am
New Members Celebration
Saturday, May 4, 2022 | 12pm

HHS Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 | 7:30pm

Membership Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 7:30pm

NTS Facet Meeting
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 | 7pm

Executive Committee Meeting
Monday, June 6, 2022 | 7pm

Kirk Bowden Golf Classic
Monday, June 20, 2022 | 10am Shotgun Start
CLICK HERE for Brochure

Virtual Assembly (Hybrid | Baltimore)
June 29-July 3, 2022 (Save The Dates)

Links Foundation Annual Meeting
June 29 8:30am (Registration link below)



President's Message


Happy New Year!

No, it’s not January 1st. In Linkdom, the new program year begins on May 1st.

May is the month of many celebrations – Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and a new Links year!

Last month we recapped all of our amazing accomplishments of 2021-2022. We showed that we are still transforming communities - fulfilling our purpose in a mighty way despite it being the second year of a virtual environment caused by the stubborn pandemic that continues to interrupt our ability to meet and gather in person.

Looking ahead, 2022-2023 promises to be filled with excitement – many of the unknowns about transitioning back to “normal” will be revealed to us. We look forward to welcoming our nine candidates as new members. And we will celebrate the accomplishments of our National President Kimberly Jeffries Leonard and her administration during the 43rd National Assembly next month. Most imporantly we will do what we do best – serve the community side by side (perhaps still virtually) with our sisters in friendship!

Happy New Year Link Sisters! The best is yet to come.

In Friendship,
Link Suzanne 
New Member Induction Ceremony - Saturday May 14th | 10am
& New Member Welcome Celebration - Saturday May 14th | 12pm
(Chapter Meeting & Alumna Ceremony May 14th | 11am)
Membership Committee
Got Gifts?
If you have any GIFTS for NEW CANDIDATES, they can be dropped off as follows:
Friday May 13, 2022 | 2pm-6pm ET
Army Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Drive | Arlington, VA 22202
For questions contact Link Aleta Johnson, Arlington (VA) Chapter Vice-President & Membership Chair
- MAY OBSERVANCES -
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255)

If you or someone you know is in CRISIS —whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.
Our health IS our wealth! Let's make HEALTHY LIVING: MIND, BODY & SPIRIT our #1 Priorty!
While "Everybody Loves The Sunshine," SKIN PROTECTION is KEY!!!
The FAST FACTS about Melanoma & Skin of Color
FACET & COMMITTEE UPDATES
Webinar "#WhatHowWhy? Wednesdays" featuring Dr. Kelly Bolden
May 11, 2022 | 7pm EDT | Facebook Live
Health & Human Services (HHS) Facet
What a wonderful webinar. Link Kelly Bolden did a great job sharing insight around plastic surgery and the kinds of questions that need to be asked when scouting out plastic surgeons. As always it is great to see our leadership supporting events. National HHS Director Link Nickie Martin, President Link Suzanne Walker, Vice-President Aleta Johnson, Treasurer Link Lynn LaValle, HHS Chair Link Yolanda Holmes and The Arts Co-Chair Link Karen Hughes were in attendance, along with our Chapter Members and Links friends from around the country!!
Get Out The Vote!
International Trends & Services (ITS) Facet
Link Sisters, we need your help motivating the community to Get Out The Vote!!

Virginia has a Primary coming up on June 21st and NTS has committed to remind voters to register by May 31st. We need your help with our postcard writing campaign. Please register via the sign up link below and we will coordinate pick up with you in the Arlington/Alexandria area. This activity allows for 2 hours of service time, once completed. 

Questions, email Link Tameka Tunsil.

Thank you for volunteering! 

NTS Co-Chairs: Link Tameka Tunsil and Link Debra Long - Doyle
GoTV Sub Chair: Link Lillie Parker
National Poster Art Competiton
The ARTS Facet
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Congratulations Arlington Army! We are in the Semi-Finals!!
Our Cateogry 1 entry “We Are Strong and Rooted” (3rd grader Ira Luck) made it to the SEMI-FINALS!!! National judges select final category winners which will be announced at the 43rd National Assembly.  Both of our talented contesteants will receive chapter prizes for their hard work as well!
Link Karyn Temple & Link Karen Hughes - The Arts Co-Chairs
CATEGORY I SEMI-FINALIST
"We Are Strong and Rooted"
Iria Luck (3rd Grade)
“Justice Begins With Peace”
Racquel R. Laffittie (9th Grade)
EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER MEMBER SUBMITTED A PHOTO FOR OUR 43RD ASSEMBLY AD!! NOW THAT'S LINKS SUPPORTING LINKS IN FRIENDSHIP & SERVICE!
Chapter Names Listing: Chapter Assembly Ad
Public Relations Committee
Please click below to PROOF your NAME LISTING for the 43rd National Assembly Ad. If corrections are needed, please contact Link Ardenia Gould and use Subject Line "Assembly Ad."
"Suzanne's SWINGING Sweepstakes"
Kirk Bowden Golf Classic
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES: FOR THE CULTURE
Presented by the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC)
FREE ONLINE EVENT
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
5:30pm-6:30pm EST

Join the NMAAHC as they use Smithsonian collections to celebrate and discuss the 50th anniversary of Shirley Chisholm's historic/herstoric presidential run in 1972.

NOTE: The Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants via Eventbrite 12-24 hours in advance of the program. Each participant must register separately.
The Links, Incorporated National News
Annual Meeting: The Links Foundation, Incorporated
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | 8:30am EST
CALLING ALL LINKSpreneurs: Register Your Business
If you are current member of The Links, Incorporated and own at least 51% of your business (MBE/WBE certification not necessary), take advantage of this opportunity to not only expand your venture, but contribute to the advancement of all members of The Links, Incorporated. Register your business today or shop with a Linkspreneur. 
OUR MEMBER SPOT LINKS
Link Kim Leftwich:
A "Model" for Planning Next Chapter Successful Living IN THE NOW
"In the third quarter of my life, I have returned to something I enjoyed in my youth...MODELING. The industry has changed for the better and is more inclusive of various models by height, size and nationality. I do runway, print, commercial, and other forms of modeling. I will go anywhere in world if the project deems itself as a worthy investment in my modeling career. While still working full-time, I've started my retirement modeling career. So when I fully retire I will be where I need to be as it relates to modeling. Life is about live, so BE ALIVE."
Link Kim Leftwich
Link Diane Butts:
"Signs of Change" Book Proceeds to Support Arlington (VA) Links
Link Diane Butts used her photography and storytelling talents to create and publish "Signs of Change." This compelling work is a compilation of photographs and stories from protestors and supporters during the Black Lives Matter civil unrest surrounding George Floyd's death. All Proceeds from Book Sales are being donated to the Arlington (VA) Chapter Scholarship Fund.

What a kind and generous act of service for scholarships!  
Link Hope Goins:
Her vast Capitol Hill experience gives way to educating our youth in "The Adventures of Chloe and Chris"
"The Adventures of Chloe and Chris," will take you on a journey through the US government system and give young readers a strong civics foundation. And you'll meet a very curious little girl named Chloe. She want to be President and thinks she can make all the rules without any checks and balances. But Chloe will learn all about how the government really works through her adventures and misadventures with her loving, yet pesky little brother, Chris.

Doesn't this sound like a great book for all young readers in our communities and in our families to have?
Alumnae Card Showers will resume in September
Contact/Coordinator: Link A. Elaine Bush
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday Links siSTARS!
Other News: Off-Topics
Have personal news to share with the chapter? In another group hosting an event? A position open at your company? Attending an event and want to invite other Link Sisters?

Use GOOGLE GROUPS for informal communications! It's easy!
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Arlington (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.