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The Columbia (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was chartered in June 1975 and has grown to its current membership of 58 members. The Chapter is dedicated to purposeful service and has sponsored many activities over the past 44 years to enhance the quality of life in the Howard County community and beyond.
The Links, Incorporated is an organization of friends. Supportive, friendly relationships continue to be the ultimate core value of the organization. We interact as friends, value and nurture each other and appreciate shared values.
Service is the time, effort and resources expended by the members of The Links, Incorporated to develop and implement innovative programs designed to meet the ongoing challenges faced by the communities we serve. We are committed to the performance of service because service is the very heart of Linkdom.
The Links, Incorporated not only recognizes the importance of family, but encourages and supports family relationships as reflected in the involvement of Connecting Links and Heir-O-Links.
A responsible person fulfills commitments. A person who is accountable accepts responsibility for decisions. In our execution of programs dealing with the public, and in the development of our friendships, we shall exercise responsible stewardship, especially when public funds are being utilized.
The Columbia (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated held its organizational meeting on February 9, 1973. The group was organized by Roberta M. Briscoe and Celonia B. Walden under the name of Wajamii (Swahili for circle of friends). Installation of the Chapter took place on June 28, 1975 with 23 charter members.
The charter members were Kay B. Black, Zola E. Boone, Roberta M. Briscoe (deceased), Shirley B. Colvin, Jeanne Q. Cooper, Janice J. Fisher, Fredrika S. Hill, Charlene D. Jarvis, Iris A. Jones, Ruby G. Martin (deceased), Grace C. Payne, Bebe D. Price, Suzanne D. Price (deceased), Pinnie S. Ross (deceased) Janice P. Skinner, Iola R. Smith, Sandra N. Smith, Lula S. Wade, Celonia B. Walden (deceased), Doris B. Waters (deceased), Ozella T. Webb (deceased), Luz M. Webster and Ada C. Woodland (deceased).
The Columbia (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was chartered in June 1975 and has grown to its current membership of 49 members. The Chapter is dedicated to purposeful service and has sponsored many activities over the past 50 years to enhance the quality of life in the Howard County community and beyond.
During more than 50 Years of Service in the Howard County community, the Columbia (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has continued its illustrious history delivering relevant programs and positively impacting the community. These transformation programs are part of our five facets: Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends, and Health and Human Services.
