PROGRAM, OPERATIONS, & MASTERCLASS WORKSHOPS

PROGRAMS
 
Date & Time:  Thursday, May 29, 10:45am - 12:00pm
 

Description: Just as our globe emblem represents our worldwide reach, this dynamic workshop charts pathways for expanding our service beyond borders. Learn how to be "Simply the Best" in developing sustainable international programs that exemplify our commitment to transforming global communities. 

Who Should Attend:  All registered members, particularly International Trends Facet members

Date & Time:  Friday, May 30, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
 

Description: As our globe and chain represent far-reaching impact, the Project LEAD High Expectations grant demonstrates how strategic partnerships amplify our service. This session showcases how to be "Simply the Best" at securing and managing government funding, using the successful Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services collaboration as a model. 

Who Should Attend:  All registered members, particularly program and fund development leaders

Date & Time:  Friday, May 30, 2:45am - 4:00pm
 

Description:  Accurate and effective program evaluation demonstrates our enduring impact on the communities we serve. This transformative workshop moves beyond "checking boxes" to reveal how to be "Simply the Best" at measuring and showcasing our chapters' authentic influence. 

Learn to transform raw data into compelling narratives that illuminate our service legacy. Discover strategies for evaluating outcomes that honor our tradition of friendship and service. Perfect the art of storytelling through metrics to elevate your programs to award-winning recognition.

Who Should Attend:  All registered members, particularly chapter leaders and facet chairs

Date & Time:  Friday, May 30, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
 

Description: The presidential election is just one piece of a large puzzle. Educating the community on their rights as well as their responsibilities will empower all and change the present culture to one of advocacy, social justice and embracing the “Power of the Vote”. This interactive session is designed to provide tools each chapter can use to enlighten, inform and educate on the election process, electoral college and the power of choice. As well as, the importance of local elections and how it relates to the county, state and national elections and more, for ages 5-100.   

Who Should Attend: Chapter Program Chairs and all interested chapter members

Date & Time: Friday, May 30, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
 

Description: This dynamic workshop empowers chapters to nurture strong roots while inspiring Black youth to spread their wings. Learn to be "Simply the Best" at developing programs cultivating financial, cultural, and environmental literacy among Black youth. Drawing from our tradition of growth and excellence, discover strategies for creating transformative youth initiatives that build resilience and community engagement among the communities we serve. Perfect for planting seeds of empowerment that will bloom into future leadership.

Who Should Attend: All registered members, as we all work toward our mission of enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry

Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 10:45am - 12:00pm
 
Description: 

Strategic Partnership Development for Black K.A.R.E.: Building Bridges to Impact

Who Should Attend: All registered members, particularly Health and Human Services Facet members

Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 10:45am - 12:00pm
 

Description: Learn to transform single events into lasting programs that reflect our organization's dedication to meaningful service. Become "Simply the Best" at creating sustainable initiatives that bloom beyond one-time activities. 

Excel in developing Service Delivery Models that represent continuous growth and prosperity. Drawing on our mission of far-reaching impact, discover strategies for scaling projects through powerful partnerships. Facet chairs ready to cultivate programs that create lasting change while honoring our legacy of meaningful service are invited to join us.

Who Should Attend: All registered members, as we all work toward our mission of enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry

OPERATIONS
 
Date & Time:  Thursday, May 29, 10:45am - 12:00pm
 

Description: Effective auditing demands attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. This essential workshop demystifies the audit process and equips chapter leaders with the knowledge to be "Simply the Best" stewards of your chapter's financial resources. 

Participants will explore internal and external audit requirements, committee member responsibilities, and critical timelines. Chapter presidents, treasurers, and audit committee members will gain clarity on procedures, extensions, and compliance requirements. This workshop reinforces our organizational value for accountability and ensures transparent financial management of your service initiatives.

Who Should Attend:  All registered members, particularly Chapter Presidents, Treasurers, and the Audit Committee.

Date & Time:  Thursday, May 29, 10:45am - 12:00pm
 

Description: Moving from fundraising to fund development takes planning and establishing partnerships that advance your chapter's strategic goals. These partnerships combine your chapter's strengths, resources, perspectives, knowledge, networks, and reach with other like-minded organizations to effectively solve a shared challenge or seize a new opportunity. 

The goal is to start and begin with the end mind: sustainable transformation. Leave with practical tools to start the work of becoming "Simply The Best" at establishing and sustaining chapter partnerships.

Who Should Attend:   All registered members, particularly chapter leaders and program chairs.

Date & Time:  Thursday, May 29, 10:45am - 12:00pm
 

Description: Like each Link in our chain of friendship is essential, every chapter—regardless of size—plays a vital role in fulfilling our service mission. This intimate session, led by National Vice President Link Shuana Tucker Simms, offers "Simply the Best" strategies for chapters serving transient or smaller African American communities. 

Through interactive discussions, discover innovative approaches to operations, cross-training, and member development. Learn how to leverage limited resources for maximum impact, build strategic partnerships, and ensure sustainable growth. Perfect for chapters with 26 or fewer members navigating unique challenges while maintaining our legacy of excellence.

Who Should Attend: All registered members, particularly members of small chapters .

Date & Time:  Thursday, May 29, 10:45am - 12:00pm
 

Description: We will lay out the steps for completing a successful strategic plan, provide the road map for effective chapter operations, and review powerful programming. Chapters will learn key processes to developing an intentional, engaging and member supported plan. Participants will chart their chapter’s trajectory while remaining aligned with national goals, priorities and organizational outcomes. 

Who Should Attend: Chapter Strategic Planning Chairs, Operations Chairs or all Interested Links

Date & Time:  Friday, May 30, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
 

Description: Just as green represents growth and prosperity, successful fund development cultivates resources that help our mission flourish. This foundational workshop delivers "Simply the Best" strategies for growing your chapter's financial garden to power our community impact. 

Learn cutting-edge approaches to identifying funding needs, planting seeds through compelling pitches, and leveraging digital platforms to help your initiatives thrive. Discover how to nurture lasting donor relationships that blossom into sustainable partnerships. Essential for all Link sisters committed to cultivating our legacy of transformative service.

Who Should Attend:  All registered members, as fund development is the responsibility of every Link.

Date & Time:  Friday, May 30, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
 

Description: Like the pristine white rose that symbolizes our excellence, our protocols and rituals reflect the purity of our organizational traditions. In this essential workshop, learn to be "Simply the Best" stewards of our cherished practices. 

Learn to perfect the ceremonies that link us in unbreakable bonds of friendship. Through interactive demonstrations, master the protocols and rituals that ensure our standard of excellence that reflects our members and shines in every gathering. Essential for chapter leaders seeking to honor and preserve the sacred traditions that define our legacy of sisterhood.

Who Should Attend: All registered members, particularly Protocol and Rituals committees

 

Date & Time:  Friday, May 30, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
 

Description: Sound financial stewardship cultivates our chapters' prosperity and exemplifies our commitment to being "Simply the Best" stewards of the resources that power our mission. Learn how The Links, Incorporated, and The Links Foundation work together to ensure financial excellence.

Explore the contemporary landscape of chapter fiscal management, from compliance requirements to cutting-edge technologies. Discover proven financial models, digital tools, and available resources that can elevate your chapter's practices. This session reflects our core value of accountability and empowers chapters to maximize their impact across all five facets of service. 

Who Should Attend: All registered members, particularly financial officers and committees

Date & Time: Friday, May 30,  4:15pm - 5:30pm

Description: Effective parliamentary procedure ensures every voice strengthens our chapter meetings. Elevate your organizational governance to be "Simply the Best" at conducting and participating in organized, purposeful gatherings. 

Become skilled in creating focused agendas, maintaining productive discussions, and protecting member rights through proven parliamentary practices. Understand the hierarchy of governing documents, learn techniques for maintaining meeting focus, and discover strategies to cultivate meetings that bloom efficiently and respectfully. 

Who Should Attend: All registered members, particularly chapter officers

Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 10:45am - 12:00pm
 
Description: Responsible communication safeguards our organization's legacy. Learn to be "Simply the Best" stewards of our brand across digital platforms. Navigate potential social media and technology pitfalls while maintaining the white rose standard of excellence that defines our sisterhood. 

Develop strategies for protecting our organizational integrity through real-world scenarios, practical solutions, and ethical communications practices. Showcase your transformative work with the same precision and distinction that defines our service to communities worldwide.

Who Should Attend: All registered members, particularly communications and social media committees

Date & Time:  Saturday, May 31, 10:45am - 12:00pm
 

Description: Weave together the essential elements that make our chapters excel and create an environment where our mission thrives. Cultivate skills in communication and active listening through dynamic role-playing exercises. Explore strategies for building chapter cultures that reflect our core values of friendship, integrity, and respect. 

Drawing from real-world scenarios, this session empowers chapters to develop operational frameworks that honor our legacy while fostering an environment where every Link sister can contribute to our shared vision of friendship and service.

Who Should Attend: All registered members

Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 10:45am - 12:00pm

Description: Learn essential skills to being “Simply the Best” at maintaining the vital flow of chapter information. Discover techniques for creating clear, accurate records that uphold our core values of accountability and responsibility. Develop strategies for collaborative documentation and correspondence that enhance chapter operations. Ensure our organizational memory is preserved with the same excellence that defines our service, creating a strong foundation for future generations of our beloved organization. 

Who Should Attend:  All registered members, particularly recording and corresponding secretaries
 

Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 10:45am - 12:00pm

Description: Become "Simply the Best" at securing resources that fuel our mission. Build expertise in grant writing, researching funding opportunities, proposal crafting, and budget development to equip chapters with strategies for transforming innovative service ideas into funded realities. Also, learn to forge meaningful partnerships with funding organizations and manage awarded grants.

Drawing on our core values of accountability and commitment, this session provides practical tools to ensure our chapters have the resources to advance our five facets of service and create lasting impact in our communities.

Who Should Attend:  All registered members, as fund development is the responsibility of every Link.

MASTERCLASS
 
Date & Time: Thursday, May 29, 10:45am - 12:00pm
 

Description: As pure and meaningful as a white rose, the sacred pledges of Linkdom carry deep significance in our friendship. In this profound masterclass, our esteemed Past Central Area National Presidents and Area Directors illuminate the true essence of our 70-year legacy of friendship and service. 

These distinguished leaders will guide you through the powerful meaning behind "I solemnly pledge myself" and "And this I Promise," revealing why we are "Simply the Best." Like our unbroken chain of friendship, this transformative session connects every new and seasoned Link to the heart of our organization's founding principles.

Who Should Attend: All registered members

Date & Time:  Friday, May 30, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
 

Description: Like the connected links in our friendship chain, each career decision connects to create your professional legacy. This intimate masterclass reveals "Simply the Best" strategies for executing powerful career pivots. 

Learn insider techniques for engaging with executive search firms, positioning yourself for corporate board roles, and advancing to C-suite opportunities. In this confidential space, gain transformative insights to elevate your executive presence and expand your influence. Join fellow high-achieving Link sisters in mastering the art of strategic career transitions that honor our tradition of excellence in leadership.

Who Should Attend:  All registered members, particularly those interested in career advancement

Date & Time:  Friday, May 30, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
 

Description: Emerging and experienced chapter leaders will be guided through the essential frameworks that power our service. Gain clarity on policies, manuals, and procedures that ensure operational excellence and adherence to our governing documents. Discover tools to navigate organizational complexities while embodying our core values of responsibility and accountability. By mastering these fundamentals, members strengthen their ability to lead with distinction, creating a legacy of excellence that inspires future generations of Link sisters to serve our communities with confidence and purpose.

Who Should Attend: All registered members, particularly elected and appointed chapter officers

MEMBERSHIP
 
Date & Time:  Friday, May 30, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
 

Description: Each new member strengthens our chain of friendship. This strategic workshop reveals how to be "Simply the Best" at growing your chapter through thoughtful recruitment and retention. Learn proven approaches for identifying candidates who embody our spirit of service and white rose essence of excellence. 

Discover how to align chapter needs with potential members' strengths while honoring our core values and governing principles. Perfect for membership committees, this session provides a clear roadmap for nurturing authentic connections that sustain our legacy of friendship and service.

Who Should Attend: All registered members, particularly Chapter Vice Presidents and membership committees