AGENDA March 7 2019 CA Presidents Chat Welcome

AGENDA March 7, 2019 CA President’s Chat § Welcome and Approval of Agenda – Link Glenda § Friendship Moment – Link Monica § Area Director Report – Link Glenda § Area Vice Director Update – Link Monica § Secretary Update – Link Jill § Treasurer Update – Link Sheila § Foundation Report – Link Tara § Nominating Update - Link Joyce § Program Update – Link Karen Patricia § Area Parliamentarian –Link Sarah

Area Directors Report • I represented the Area in New York City the Roundtable Discussion for the Great Women Initiative Environmental Protections Agency. Links from around Linkdom met with classical figurative sculptor Sabin Howard. • The focus on the last month has the completion of names submitted for induction into our organization. I am waiting for the final number so they can be reported out in an upcoming meeting. • OE update • Additional focus has been on the upcoming Area Conference. • I have had personal interactions with Link Paula Walker who is thee head of the Legislative Contract review and approval team. • There are some exciting Area updates that I will defer to your elected and appointed officers. • Area Cluster meeting March 28 -30 • President’s please stay on the line after the chat is over for second session of President’s certification

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March 2019 Membership Updates Per the Manual of Procedure Page 1 -Membership “ A member is considered to be “in good standing” who has met all financial obligations of her Chapter, Area and the National Assembly, is not under disciplinary action or a member of a Chapter under disciplinary action, has met her Chapter’s attendance requirements, has met the minimum forty-eight (48) hour service requirement [or an appropriate prorating thereof], and who has met the one-in-five attendance and registration requirement of The Links, Incorporated” All obligations must be satisfied prior to receiving dues Building Assessment due by April 1 st on the 3 rd yr of Membership. (Member must show proof that this assessment has been satisfied prior to accepting National and Local dues for the 2019 -20 Fiscal year). § March 1 st /Chapter Mtg. Member submits written Request for Alumna Status § March 31 st Written Leave of Absence request received by chapter, read and vote upon at the April mtg.

Processing dues for the 2019 -20 fiscal yr. March 2019 Membership Updates 1. Secretary/VP affirms that each member has met the chapter attendance requirement. 2. Chapter VP affirms and inputs at least 48 hrs. for each member 3. Treasurer post monies for each Member 4. President signs off in the system that member has met all requirements *(All 3 officers must sign off or input information in the order stated above) Next Vice Presidents Chat § Wednesday, March 14 th @ 7 pm CST Membership Questions/Contact Link Monica Allen, Area Vice-Director linkmonicaallen@gmail. com 312. 296. 3508 mobile

Reminder, RECOGNITION OF 25/40 YEAR MEMBERS Vice Presidents to manage the process § 25 year members (inducted in 1993 or 1994) § 40 year members (inducted in 1978 or 1979) PLEASE NOTE: ELGIBILITY CAN INCLUDE ALUMNA MEMBERS Complete one form per chapter, If no members qualify, please indicate None on the form. Submit completed form online to: Centralarealinks. org no later than Friday, March 1 st, extended thru March 15 th Questions? Link Regena Glenn-Caldwell, Chair Rituals, Awards and Recognition linkregena@gmail. com Mobile 708. 507. 1795

Area Secretary Report • Necrology reports due May 1 st, 2019 ØPlease use the Necrology template ØInclude Links, Connecting Links, Heir-O-Links ØJune 2017 – Current ØConsolidated list will be sent out for review by chapters. • Secretary Webinar, Sunday March 24 th : Ø“Preparing for Transitions" Link Jill Bryant-Veneable Area Secretary 248 -875 -4335 linkjill@outlook. com

Area Treasurers Report March 15, 2019 Chapter Approved budgets are submitted to the Area Treasurer April 1 st, 2019 Dues must be submitted to avoid late fees using the three step process into the IMIS system 1. Submission of volunteer hours 2. Submission of the dues 3. Chapter President approves the payment in the IMIS system Building Fund fee is due March 1 st, 2019 Deadline for Emerald Society, WE HAVE REACHED OUR CAPACITY. Thank you so much for your support Link Sheila R Brown linksheilab@gmail. com (312) 663 -1890 office (312) 888 -9531 home

Area Foundation Report Get R. E. A. L: Four Steps to a Successful Chapter Fundraising Plan RESEARCH: Determine a monetary goal ENGAGE: Know your prospects before “Popping the Question” ASK: Shape the ask around your prospect’s passions LOVE: Thank your donors about seven times Link Tara Bradley Central Area Representative The Links Foundation, Incorporated tbradley@ruthnap. com 405 -209 -4704

Nominating Committee • March 2019 The National Nominating Committee | You are aware that the National Nominating Committee initiated a proposal to hold area Candidates’ Forums. The proposal was approved by the National Executive Board. Within the near future, areas will receive communication pertaining to the specific forum guidelines and directives. The Central Area team stands poised to implement the Candidates’ Forum at the 2019 Central Area Conference. . • Central Area Call for Nominations | As a reminder, presidents please review the Candidates’ Brochures and Profiles and encourage your membership to be informed and assist the delegate in the selection of the Central Area Officers. Note: The Link who comes from the floor must also have chapter endorsement and submit Proof of Residency. Chapter Call for Nominations | If your chapter is holding a Call for Nominations, I trust that the chapter slate contains at least one candidate for each office. While Chapter Call for Nominations procedures vary, consider the following timeline: In March, announce the final Call for Nominations, then open the floor for nominations, if there are none from the floor, close the Nominations, then announce the slate. In April, the chapter votes and in May, the new administration begins their term. The majority of chapter Nominating Chairs are cognizant of and follow these tips. In the Central Area, alignment with national documents is a priority. Let’s strive for 95% alignment. Thank you for your inquires and keep them coming. My hope is that each chapter experienced a smooth Call for Nomination. In Friendship and Abiding Service, Link Joyce | jacpss@aol. com | 708 -474 -0394 CA Nominating Committee Members: Cynthia Bryant-Welch, Memphis TN. , Delta F. Jones-Walker, Northern IN. , Gale Jones Carson, River City, and Joyce A. Carter, Chair South Suburban Chicago (IL)

Program Pearls Call 2 nd Monday of the Month 8 pm (EST) March 11, 2019 Call 712 -775 -7035 CODE 570841

Program Pearls Call March is Oral Health Month Featuring Greater Kansas City & Lexington Frankford Chapters Link Clarisse Taylor, Eastern Area Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures Link Sheila Brown, DDS Central Area Past President of National Dental Association March 11, 2019 Call 712 -775 -7035 CODE 570841

Program Collaborations • If your chapter has collaborated with one or more chapters with a programming activity during the 2018 -2019 program year, we would like to recognize your efforts. • Send the name of the chapters and the name of one collaborative activity to Link Karen by April 28, 2019. williams. 5963@osu. edu

Central Area Photography Project • My Community Through the Eyes of the 21 st Century African American Child Linking Images will become a book • All chapters are welcome to participate • Deadline for submitting photos is March 15, 2019 • Monday’s Pearls Call will feature the Photography Project

Submission Guidelines • Each chapter may submit two photographs for the Photography Project to be included in the book. • Each photo must be identified per the Informational page. • All photographs should be high resolution digital electronic file with a resolution of 300 ppi in • JPG or TIF formats. • All entries should be emailed to centralareaart@gmail. com. • Deadline for submitting entries is March 15, 2019. • Questions can be directed to Link Schylbea Hopkins at sororhop@sbcglobal. net. • We look forward to the development of a beautiful book upon completion of this project which will be unveiled at the 2019 Central Area Conference.

Area Parliamentarian Report • I now have updated bylaws from 30 chapters and all have been approved with the 2018 National Assembly amendments. • Webinar success Ø Email sent to webinar participants with information on how to access Webinars *Some reported problems with accessing Webinar I but working to resolve that issue *Plans in motion for follow-up teleconference for webinar participants *Evaluation document to be mailed to webinar participants this month. Please respond promptly.

March Presidential Tip • The president should take special care to make sure that the members always understand what is the immediately pending business, the exact question to be voted on by doing the following Ø A member makes a motion, "I move that. . ” Ø A different member seconds the motion Ø The chair formally places it before the assembly by stating the question. State the exact motion and indicate that it is open to debate "it is moved and seconded that (repeat the motion) Ø The chair checks to see if the maker of the motion wishes to speak Ø If the maker does not claim the floor and no one else wishes to speak to the motion Ø The chair asks, "is there any debate? ” followed by "are you ready for the question? ” Ø After the vote, the chair immediately announces the result of the vote. Link Sarah Brown-Clark Central Area Parliamentarian sbrownclark@cboss. com 330. 746. 4059

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