2016 FINAL Links Journal (PDF)

Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service

Arlington (VA) Chapter

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Monday, September 12, 2016

Joint Base Andrews

East Golf Course
4442 W. Perimeter Road

Andrews, Maryland

Host: Connecting Links – Arlington (VA) Chapter



Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service
Arlington (VA) Chapter

Greetings from the President

EVELYN (EVIE) BROWN
Arlington (VA) Chapter

On behalf of the members of the Arlington (VA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated,
I extend greetings to those who attended our ih Annual Connecting Links
Golf Tournament held at Joint Base Andrews on Monday, September 12, 2016. I
congratulate and salute the Arlington (VA) Chapter Connecting Links for their strong
engagement, partnership and continued support that helps our chapter continue
to deliver high-level, award winning programs in Arlington and Alexandria, VA
communities.
Commenced eight years ago, the Golf Tournament evolved thanks to Connecting
Link Maurice Spraggins who addressed the Chapter members during a desert event
held to thank and honor them for all they do. He talked about how they wanted to
spend more time together, getting acquainted, networking and bonding, but to also
host a golf tournament to help raise money to support the great work our chapter continues to do. Other
Connecting Links joined in and made a commitment to an elevated level of participation and to also seek
financial support. They have even extended their friendship and networking by reaching out to embrace
Connecting Links from new chapters.
Our Connecting Links are truly unique and we believe are unlike any others in the Links Organization. They
epitomize an enduring spirit of excellence, bound by a strong respect and friendship for one another. They
are the first to sign-up to work on committees to help organize and shape activities for Connecting Links at
National Assemblies and Area Conferences. They provide pro-bono and in-kind assistance to maximize our
fundraising capacity. To date, the Arlington (VA) Chapter Connecting Links have raised nearly $60,000 to
help fund a $100,000 endowment established to support scholarships for deserving students. Their efforts
allow our chapter to continue our commitment of $30,000 annually. We currently support 10 scholars for
four years with three additional college-bound students entering college this fall. Our scholars tell us that our
scholarship assistance affords them the ability to attend college that without which would not be possible.
We are also grateful for our sponsors for their caring hearts matched by their generosity. We appreciate those
who are providing sponsorship for the first time and from the bottom of our hearts, thanks to our repeat
sponsors and in-kind supporters.
Once again, we salute the Connecting Links of the Arlington (VA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated for their
dedication and commitment to a legacy building initiative evident through this Annual Golf Tournament. We
also thank so many who continue to believe in us through their faithful participation and support of this
tournament event.

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In Loving Memory

MARIE AND JAMES DILLARD

Your spirit continues to connect with us!
James, Wharton, Cleo, Verniece, Thomas Lee, Leon and Marvin

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In Loving Memory

MORRIS AND LUCY SPRAGGINS

The years pass, yet we continue to share stories of your lives with
your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Your legacy lives on!

Your Children, Nancy and Maurice

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– Best Wishes and Continued Success –
Arlington (VA) Chapter The Links, Incorporated

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CONGRATULATIONS

CongTrOaTtuHlEations

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exCeLLent job on your
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Arlington (VA) Chapter
Connecting Links

thAnks for ALL you do!

LInk LAvern ChAtmAn

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– Congratulations –

Arlington (VA) Chapter
Connecting Links

thAnks for ALL you’re doIng
to heLp youth In sChoLArshIp

And AdVAnCed eduCAtIon.

THERESA D’ANDREA PETERSON

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– Congratulations –

Arlington (VA) Chapter
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ON YOUR
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The Arlington (VA) Chapter of the Links, Inc.

Thank You
Each time you support our fundraising events you invest in the future of our young scholars.
With your continued support we can help sustain and grow not only the futures of our young,
talented students, but also the future of our scholarship program.

We are working to enrich the program for our students by offering leadership development,
service opportunities, mentoring, and more. And we are proud to say that each year our
program strengthens and grows.

Your contributions have a profound effect on the lives of our students. Inspired by their hard
work and your generosity, we are committed to growing our program.

Thank you for your continued support.


Our Story/ Our Legacy
The chapter created a scholarship fund in recognition of Link Eleanor Monroe’s significant
contribution as Arlington County’s first African American school board member. The chapter
selected scholarship recipients based on their academic achievement as well as potential for
accomplishing their career and lifetime goals. We dedicate our time, our leadership and
commitment to ensure our scholarship recipients will succeed academically and grow to
develop vital influential programs to serve and shape communities in which they live and work.


Our Scholarships
Education is intoxicating and empowering. We provide the fuel for the many recipients that
have graduated our program and for those still part of our program. The program has expanded
since its inception and beginning in 2009 the chapter started awarding 4-year scholarships to
students. More than $350,000 has been awarded in scholarships. We help dreams come true
for our outstanding students.

Over the past five years’ recipients have successfully pursued the following careers:


Education
Engineering

Biology
Health
Mass Communications
Sociology
Environmental Science
Bio-Med Engineering
English
Business/Finance

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Our Students

Our students are a pure pleasure to work with - they are gracious, smart, goal-oriented and
have a great thirst for knowledge. Our scholarship students are mentors, volunteers, leaders in
their communities, churches and schools – they believe in service to others. We recognize and
celebrate these young people who share our commitment of service. Our students are a
wonderful investment to a brighter future not only for themselves but for the world. Education
changes lives.


A Vital Component. Scholarships are a critical initiative for The Arlington (VA) Chapter

W H AT W E D O - A R L I N G T O N ( VA ) L I N K S S C H O L A R S H I P C O M M I T T E E .
The scholarship program is transformational. Our mission is to provide lifelong enrichment
opportunities for young minds that thirst for knowledge and a desire to make a difference in
the world. We raise scholarships funds through our elegant biannual Monte Carlo, which has a
long rich history as one of DMV’s premier events, and our annual Golf Tournament that our
wonderful Connecting Links started in 2010.

These funds support service area graduating high school students from freshmen year of
college through graduation. Our service area includes Alexandria, City of Alexandria and
Arlington County which includes eight different high schools: Yorktown, Washington-Lee,
Wakefield, West Potomac, Hayfield, TC Williams, Thomas Edison and Mount Vernon.
We currently have ten scholarship recipients on our rolls including three new freshmen
recipients.


Our New Freshmen Scholarship Recipients Are:
Ms. Kiya M. Wimbush-Robinson –Virginia State University

Mr. Jordan A. Randle – Morehouse College
Ms. Letu Kassa – James Madison University

















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CURRENT RETURNING STUDENTS

Karl Green – NYU/Sophomore
Nicholas Grant – Georgia Tech/Sophomore
Zoe Broussard – Univ. of SC/Irvine/Sophomore
Tiffanii Hawkins-Springer – Fort Valley State/Sophomore
Morgan Lataillade – University of Virginia/Senior
Miranda Jones – Norfolk State University/Senior
Brooke Giles – University of Maryland/Junior


2016 GRADUATES
*Stephanie Dohou – William & Mary *Graduated May 2016
*Aleta Allen – Norfolk State University *Graduated May 2016


OUR GOALS
Promoting education is what we stand for. Our goals are powerful – the completion of higher
education with manageable debt should be a reality for all; we work hard to help students
succeed.


Arlington (VA) Chapter of the Links, Inc. –
playing and working hard to support scholarships for our youth.

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– Job Well Done –

Arlington (VA) Chapter
Connecting Links

eXCeLLent eVent!
here’s to the 7th AnnuAL goLf tournAMent.

ALL the Best.

LINK BRIDGET LIPSCOMB
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CONNECTING LINK LAWRENCE LIPSCOMB

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CongrAtuLAtIons on A greAt eVent.

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Augustus F. Hawkins Foundation

Chair & CEO Vice Chair
Link Lisa R. Ransom Connecting Link George W. Brown

Augustus F. Hawkins Foundation’s Board of Directors and Editorial Board
Warmly congratulations the Connecting Links and Links of the Arlington Chapter
of the Links, Incorporated on a successful 7th Annual Golf Classic supporting the

Scholarship Endowment Fund.

Monday, September 12, 2016

The leadership belongs not to the loudest, not to those who beat the drums or blow the
trumpets, but to those who day in and day out, in all seasons, work for the practical realization
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
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BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE
ONE HOME AT A TIME



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GHI CORP. IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LINKS ORGANIZATION AS ONE OF
THE LARGEST VOLUNTEER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS OF EXTRAORDINARY

WOMEN WHO ARE COMMITTED TO ENRICHING, SUSTAINING, AND
ENSURING THE CULTURE AND ECONOMIC SURVIVAL OF MINORITY YOUTH

AND FUTURE THOUGHT LEADERS.

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Wonderful Job
Arlington (Va.) Chapter Connecting Links

7th Annual Best Wishes and Continued Success!

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CONGRATULATIONS
Arlington (VA) Connecting Links

This year’s
Golf event promises

to be a true
“HOLE IN ONE”

The Arlington (VA) Links PR Mavens

Links Michelle Bailey (Chair), Lisa Gregory, Lucci Gray, Kedren Dillard, Michelle Jones, and Lori Stith

7th Annual corporate and e-learning narration • marishavoice.com

CLASSIC Many congratulations to the
Arlington (VA) Chapter Connecting Links

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Congratulations to the



The Arlington (VA) Chapter of the Links, Inc
on their 7th Annual Golf Tournament

Link Luciana Gray & Connecting Link Lanell Gray





Par Sponsor

DARYN DODSON

IN SUPPORT OF YOUR EFFORTS TOWARDS THE
7TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Patrons Link Lillie Easley Parker
Link Lauren E. A. Parker
Link Shirley Bowden Heir-O-Link Lutrelle “Trey” Parker
Connecting Link Richard “Kirk” Bowden
Link Avril Ussery and Connecting Link Wade N. Sisk Skylar Ja’Naye Parker
Link Michelle Bailey
Link Alma Hobbs Connecting Link Lamont B. English
The Larkins Company Connecting Link Samuel Hamilton
Link Rose Williams Boyd Link Flora Hamilton
Link Debbie Warren
Link Deborah W. Foster and Connecting Link Leon A. Foster, Jr.  Bill Brown
Link A. Elaine Bush Dwight Holman
Link Erni Bridges-Borden and Connecting Link Mike Borden Link Margo Steele-Holland
Connecting Link Lutrelle F. Parker, Jr.

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The Arlington (VA) Chapter
of The Links Incorporated

will be celebrating its

50th Anniversary

Saturday, December 10, 2016
Hilton Hotel at Mark Center
Alexandria, Virginia

Link Julia Pollard
Special Anniversary Committee Chair

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See You Next Year!