The Links, Incorporated Tacoma (WA) Chapter Overview

The Links, Incorporated Tacoma (WA) Chapter is a formal organization focused on friendship and service, with strict adherence to rules outlined in the National Constitution and Bylaws. Members participate in ceremonial rituals wearing specific attire like uninterrupted white. The chapter emphasizes recognition of charter members and etiquette in all interactions. Basic traditions and official rituals are integral to the chapter's activities, ensuring a meaningful and respectful experience for all participants.

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1. The Links, Incorporated Tacoma (WA) Chapter President Link Mentha Hynes-Wilson Memorial Rehearsal Attire: Ceremonials and Chapter Meetings Rituals and Ceremonies Chair Platinum Link Mary L. D. Green, Presenter Parliamentarian and Protocol Chair Iris Williams West, Presenter Saturday, April 22, 202, Tacoma (WA) Chapter Meeting

2. The Links, Incorporated Tacoma (WA) Chapter The Links, Incorporated is a formal organization of Friendship and Service that makes decisions according to rules. The national organization has been incorporated since March 29, 1951. The National Constitution and Bylaws is the primary governing document of The Links, Incorporated.

3. The Links, Incorporated Tacoma, (WA) Chapter The Links, Incorporated is a chain of friendship. Every LINK deserves recognition and courtesy. Chapter charter Members should be recognized in printed Chapter Programs. Pictures: Attire for Chapter Meetings National Protocol Manual Revised, pp 26-27 ational Protocol Manual, p2.

4. Basic Traditions All Links may attend the Rituals and Ceremonies of The Links, Incorporated. Entrances closed when ceremonies commence National Protocol Manual, Revised 2022, p 22

5. Official Rituals Instructions and readings must be used as printed in their entirety. Rehearse using props prior to the Ceremony. Membership expectations should be in program materials.

6. Attire Selected Ceremonies Memorials for Links, Connecting Links and Heir-O-Links (May 27, 2023) Friendship (June 24, 2023)

7. Links Uninterrupted White Attire Proper attire of uninterrupted white is a requirement of Links members admittance into inductions, chartering and memorial services on the National, Area and Chapter levels.

8. Attire, Links Uninterrupted WHITE Induction Ceremonies New Members New Chapters Memorials National Assembly Links, Connecting Links, Heir-O-Links Past National Presidents, and Current National Officers

9. Attire Optional Dress Induction Ceremonies for Honorary Members Installation of New Officers Friendship Closing Ceremony and Candle-Light Service Founders Day White Rose Ceremony

10. Links Uninterrupted White Attire Uninterrupted White Attire includes: White dress White dress suit or pant suit White dress shoes All white purses (conference bags excluded) All white pearls All white headgear Hosiery is optional, but if worn, must be flesh tone or white National Protocol Manual Revised 2022, p23

11. Links Uninterrupted White Attire Does not include Casual shoes, such as beach wear Thongs or flip flops of any type, whether they are fancy or embellished Transparent, gold or silver studded embellished shoes Accessories or clothing with colored embellishments, including colored, silver, clear buttons, pins or exposed colored, silver clear zippers National Protocol Manual Revised 2022, p22

12. Memorial Ceremony Rehearsal, April 22,2023 Tacoma (WA) Chapter Meeting Platinum Link Mary L. D. Green Link Mary Wilson Link Raynola Blackshear Link Tonya Underwood (Link Tonya, Heir-O-Link, daughter of Alumna Link Stine Armstrong, JD) Connecting Links (Names)