[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 21, 1991] Page: 5 of 8
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Project Lead: High Expectations: Links Pat PickettChair; Yvonne hilliard, Co-Chair.
1. Have received application - typed and mailed. Will be receiving monies soon -
the beginning date should be mid-September - Temporary board Members' names
have been sent to Washington, D. C.
2. A copy of report was made for President along with tentative board members.
joys' Club Director is anxious to get started on program.
Lengthy discussion by Link Pierce concerning contacts with United day - deadline for
grant monies - funds through "Fighting Back"- the initiation has to be made through
the Links - We need to be written as Links doing Project Lead to help get the 2.6
million dollar grant - a study to try to find out drug/alcohol abuse, etc. We need
to implement project and go from there. Moved and seconded that the organization
actively pursue path that it takes to receive funding. Motion carried. Links Marie
and Yvonne will investigate the avenues for funding.
Link Pierce also asked about the commitment between the organization, Alice Rose and
United Way.
Constitution/ByLaws - Link Vertie
Link Young did second reading. The second reading of the Constitution will be heard
at the next meeting.
Courtesy Committee - Link Doris
Link LDoris reported that a plant had been sent to Link Vertie; a courtesy to Link
brenda. Thank you from Link Mame for beautiful mums.
Philanthropy Committee Report - Link Vertie
Link Vertie reported on the recommendations for the 41,000 J. C. Penney Award.
Scholarship -------------- X500.
"I have A Dream" ---------- 260. (,240 could come from members - 8 members will
make up a table at $30. ea)
purchase Film for SAMA ** 125. (Link Aaronetta explained SAMA benefits, etc).
Aoved and seconded that we earmark 4300 (from '1 Have A Dream Foundation") to Gates
Elementary. Motion carried. It was explained that we have to donate $500 in order
to become a member.
**SAMA-SAMA film, "Hidden Heritage," - discussion lengthy--we need something permanent
at SAMA. We could get a copy for $900. Incorporate as much as possible in Project
Lead: High Expectations - fundraiser to raise money to purchase film - Moved and
seconded that "Links initiate a letter to SAMA asking/requesting that they purchase
film, Hidden heritage, for the black community and we will support this film." Motion
carried. Amendment to Motion: That we also send a copy of the letter to other
community organizations.
Election of Officers - Nominating Committee
President: Carolyn James 1st Vice President: Joan Duncan 2nd Vice President: Barbara
Lawrence - Recording Secretary: Vertie Young - Corresponding Secertary: Jacqui Revis
Financial Secretary: Mary Davis - Treasurer: Tessye Belle Carroll. Nominating
Committee: Links Leborah Crawford, Chair; Doris Ellison, Yvonne Hilliard, Lillian
Jones and iarie Thurston. Moved and seconded that we accept slate of officers by
-calamation. Motion carried.
nfinished Business
L993 Western Area Conference will be held in Austin, July 7-10, 1993 at Marriott Hotel.
inks attending Spokane meeting - June 27 - July 1 - will be getting together with
str!/Round Rock Chanters to put somethi* together for presentation.Page 3
Regular Meeting
-- April 21, 1991
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