The document summarizes the history and activities of the Tuskegee Chapter of The Links, Incorporated from 1962 to 2007. It describes how the chapter was founded by 22 women in the Tuskegee community and installed as members of the national organization in 1962. Over the past 45 years, the chapter has enriched the local community through various service initiatives, youth programs, arts events, and social activities, working to improve lives and bring people together through friendship and shared interests.

1. The Tuskegee Chapter of The Links, Incorporated 1962-2007 Celebrating 45 Years of Sisterhood and Service

3. We strive to do some good each year For those who need our aid…

4. Services to Youth

5. The Tuskegee Links establish a softball team for girls, 1971 Services to Youth in the 1970s

6. Girls softball team, 1971 Horseback riding trip for team, Pine Mountain, GA, 1973 Services to Youth in the 1970s

7. Tuskegee Links Dedication of Helen Dibble Gift Shop, John A. Andrews Hospital, 1981

8. Candy Striper Program John. A. Andrew Hospital 1979

9. International Gala 1983

10. International Gala Tuskegee Chapel Link Helen Campbell and international students

11. Art Show at Tuskegee Chapel Featuring Connecting Link Allan Junier 1983

12. Art Show at Tuskegee Chapel

14. Link Gwendolyn Henderson and Link Hortense Calhoun pin boutonnieres on honorees Celebrating the Arts, 1994

15. Link Mabel Tull and honoree Dyann Robinson Celebrating the Arts, 1994

16. Honorees: Edward Pryce, Elaine Thomas, Dyann Robinson, John Price, Ronald Scott Mitchell, Aubrey Page, Allen Junier and Althea Bulls Williams Celebrating the Arts, 1994

17. Presentation of “Feeling the Spirit at Booker T. Washington High School

18. Youth Summit 2006 BTW High School Panel Participants

19. Youth Summit 2006 Student Participants

20. Youth Summit 2006

21. A Day in the Workplace

22. Links Gift to Tuskegee YMCA

24. Linkstowne Meeting at Booker T. Washington High School

25. Linkstowne Workshop Breakout Session

26. Linkstowne Workshop at BTW High School

27. Linkstowne Workshop at BTW High School

28. Linkstowne Meeting at BTW High School

31. Get Out the Vote Day, 2004

32. Get Out the Vote Day, 2004

33. Get Out the Vote Day, 2004

34. Links Walk-a-Thon

35. Links Walk-a-Thon

36. Tuskegee Links Walk for the Public Library

37. Reading to Children After Walk-a-Thon

39. Links Establish Health Room at BTW High School

40. Event for Families Affected by Hurricane Katrina 2005

41. African Children’s Choir 2005

42. African Children’s Choir 2005

43. African Children’s Choir 2005

44. African Children’s Choir 2005

45. Arts on the Green – BTW High School 2007

46. Arts on the Green – BTW High School 2007 Link Christine Boyd and quilt maker Ruth Adams

47. Arts on the Green – BTW High School 2007 Student Participants

48. Arts on the Green – BTW High School 2007 Quilt Making Demonstration Quilt Display

49. Arts Facet 2007 Deborah Cannon Wolfe Elementary School December 10, 2007

50. Presentation for Poster Contest DC Wolfe Elementary School 2007

51. We All are Links in Friendship’s Chain And Loyal to Our Creed…

52. Tuskegee Links, 1972 Front Row: Link Cecil Dawson, Vivian Mitchell, Ritchie Wilson, Ruth Hume, Lolla Carter Middle Row: Ada Peters, Harriet Webb, Zelda Belton, Mildred Carter, Hortense Calhoun, Gerrie Oldham, Elsie Smith,Ina Steele, Huldah Owen Back Row: Vera Foster, Lya Dowe, Louise Trigg, Beulah Cooper, Margaret Welch, Corinne Steele, Helen Campbell

53. Link Kate LaFayette and Link Mai Young

54. Link Alva Bailey and Link Thelma Payton

55. Link Alva Bailey and Link Ruby Hayden

56. Link Hortense Calhoun and Link Corinne Steele

57. Link Barbara Robinson, Link Ruth Hume and Link Gerri Oldham

58. Link Eliazbeth “Tish” Wright and Link Mai Young

61. Meeting with Rep. Pebblin Warren

62. Induction 2002 Link Edrice Leftwich’s Home

65. Link Lowri McGowan, Vice President, 2002; Inductees: Link Sonja Bentley, Link Marilyn Hoytt; Link Rhonda Cantelow; Link Tamara Lee, President, 2002 Induction 2002

66. … Of doing good through work and play,

67. Social Committee 1981

68. Chapter Meetings

70. New Year’s 1983 at Link Lya Dowe’s Home

71. New Year’s 1983

72. New Year’s Party at Link Hortense Calhoun’s Home

73. New Years Party at Link Hortense Calhoun’s Home

74. Tri-City Brunch at Link Vera Foster’s Home

75. Tri – City Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

76. Tri – City 1978 “Space Cadets”

77. Tri – City 1978

78. Mardi-Gras

80. Tri-City Finale 2000

81. Tri-City Finale

82. Heeeey Macarena!!

83. Tri-City Finale 2000

84. Jazz and Wine Tasting 2007

85. Jazz and Wine Tasting 2007

86. Jazz and Wine Tasting 2007

93. Congratulations to the Tuskegee Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for 45 years of service and friends… … Here’s to the next 45 years!!!!!