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The Links, Incorporated is an exclusive non-profit organization based upon the ideals of combining friendship and community service. The organization was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 9, 1946, from a group of ladies known as the Philadelphia Club to focus on civic, cultural, and educational endeavors. The organization was formally incorporated five years later, in 1951. The Links, Incorporated consists primarily of professional African-American women. Membership is extended to candidates nominated and approved by currently active Links members. In addition, membership is also extended to daughters of active Link members, who are called "Heir-O-Links." For example, Ninth National President of The Links, Incorporated, Regina Jollivette Frazier, was the first "Heir-O-Link" president in 1986.〔 Currently, the Links, Incorporated, has over 12,000 members, and 276 chapters nationally and one chapter in the Bahamas. The Links, Incorporated celebrated their sixtieth anniversary on November 9, 2006. In honor of the achievement, commemorative medals were issued to celebrate the organization's achievements. ==Mission statement== Within the organization, the Links, Incorporated's overall goals are to:〔 * Redefine Links's purposes, sharpen its focus and expand its program dimensions in order to make Links, not only a chain of friendship, but also a chain of purposeful service. * Use the talent of each member to help fulfill the hopes and dreams of others. * Enrich and support those who are educationally disadvantaged and culturally deprived. * Remain committed to making history and providing hope. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Links, Incorporated」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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