The Savannah Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and their guests were caught “Misbehavin After Dark” on January 10, 2009 at the Charles H. Morris Center in Trustees Garden. This stellar event offered Links, Connecting Links, and their guests prime entertainment for their evening of fun. Jazz enthusiasts entertained themselves in the Coconut Grove lounge grooving to Savannah’s own Ben Tucker Trio. Those wishing to try their luck, played blackjack and roulette in the casino as they tapped their feet to the live music provided by Blue Screen. The main room featured DJ Postman who spun old-school R&B that kept the crowd on the dance floor.
The Links, Incorporated is an international organization of women founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1946 by the late Sarah Strickland Scott and Margaret Russell Hawkins. The founders envisioned an organization with service and friendship at its core. The Savannah Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was organized by the late Harriet Jamerson and chartered in 1956. The vision set forth by the founders, continues to be carried out by African-American women dedicated to providing effective programs enhancing the education, culture and well being of their communities.
The Savannah Chapter of Links, Incorporated is currently working with 4th and 5th grade stu- dents at Thunderbolt Elementary School on the development and maintenance of healthy lifestyles. We engage our students monthly with an activity designed to help achieve this goal. We have partnered with Savannah State University’s track team, Abent Cultural Arts dance program and Georgia’s Cooperative Extension Service to assist with providing the activities to keep the students on the path to success. The second signature program of the chapter is The New Beginnings Art Program. The competition is for middle and high school students in the Chatham County area. This program encourages students to express themselves through visual art. The Savannah Chapter of Links, Incorporated strives to continue to work diligently in the community to enhance the quality of life of the citizens in the greater Chatham County area. Your continued support of our programs is greatly appreciated.
The Savannah Chapter of Links, Incorporated wishes to thank their sponsors Savannah Morning News, American Heart Association, Capital City Bank & Trust, International Longshoreman’s Association, and Georgia Power. We would also like to acknowledge The Fresh Market, Fine Consignments, Bull River Beverage Mart, and Paul Kennedy’s Catering Service. We especially want to thank our guests who made this year’s event an evening to remember.
Virginia A. Edwards, Chapter
President
Laura N. Wiggins, Chapter
Public Relations Chair