23 Nov Happy Chapter Charter Day
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The Links, Incorporated Augusta (GA) Chapter was chartered on November 23, 1957. The first chapter members were: Sybil Carter, Marjorie Carter, Effie Josey, Wilhelmina White, Dollie Russell, Neddie Harper, Margaret Barrington, Louise Laney, Annie Mae Walker, Hattie Hornsby, Manola Lockett, and Mary Alice Thomas. The Columbia, South Carolina Chapter served as sponsoring chapter and Mrs. Sybil Carter was chosen as the first president. The last surviving charter member was Mrs. Marjorie Carter.
Since the chartering in 1957, The Augusta Chapter continues to make significant contributions to the civic and cultural life of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). Members of the Chapter are outstanding leaders in the fields of business, education, media, law, medicine, technology, corporate management, journalism and science. Committed to the implementation of the National Program facets – The Arts, International Trends and Services, National Trends and Services, and Services to Youth – the chapter has maintained a history of impactful programming.