Waco Links, Inc. 39 and Holding Luncheon, 2013

The Waco Chapter of The Links, Inc.  will sponsor its 2012 luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013, at McLennan Community College.

The event will include an afternoon of great entertainment, music and art. A variety show will feature entertainment from Links, Inc. members, the Heavenly Voices and other community members.

The tentative schedule is as follows:

Show Host          Ramona Curtis

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Music                  Connecting Links

Drama                  April Neal

Choir                    Heavenly Voices

Monologue           Tyler Brice

Comedian            Tyrone Campbell

Dance                  Addia Richardson

Duet                     Tyrone & Dr. Terry Campbell

Finale                   Connecting Links, all participants, & audience

Tickets are $35 each, and proceeds will benefit community outreach programs such as Fitness Inspiring Teens and the Susan G. Komen and the Circle of Promise.

The Links, Incorporated founded in 1946, is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. 

The Waco Chapter of the Links, Inc, was founded in 1974 and is proud to be a contributing member of the Central Texas community.

For more information, visit our website wacolinksinc.info. 

Links Inc. historical photos

The Waco Chapter of The Links, Inc. received special treats during the months of October and November when Link Beulah Barksdale shared historical tidbits and photos at regular meetings.

Upon the suggestion of Link Terri Woods-Campbell, who  joined the organization two years ago, and wanted to learn more about its history, President Josette Ayres instituted a "Moment in Chapter History" into each meeting.

In October, Link Barksdale revealed this chapter was chartered when integration was at its heyday.

"Professionals were interspersed among work places that had many restrictions," she said.  "We came together as friends. We wanted to know each other’s names, not have to watch our backs. It is still that way today. "

Barksdale said the organization has always worked in the community, caring for children, recognizing leaders and helping the African-American community. It has always been sisterly, very prominent and useful in the community.

"We are a tight-knit group," she said. "That means no unfriendliness, separate groups, no line sisters."

In November, Barksdale discussed the group attending its first national convention and shared photos from the event.

"When we were established in 1974, we had 12 members," she said. "We had lots of visitors from various cities. We had a great time."

Members were in awe at her display.

Link Ramona Curtis shared her thoughts on Barksdale's presentation and expressed the gratitude felt by the entire Waco Chapter.

"This is really beneficial," said Link  Curtis. "I'm glad she shared these photos and information with us.