The Hendersonville Area (TN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated held its initial meeting on August 14, 1976 with its organizers, Joan C. Elliott and Chestina Archibald. There were 34 charter members inducted by then-Area Director Link Roberta Basnette. After 40 years of friendship and service, the chapter has made significant contributions to the local, national and international community.
Charter Members
Norish Adams
Chestina Archibald, Co-Organizer
Eunice L. Bell
Ann Blackshear
Carol Boone
Yvonne “Y.Y” Clark*
Virginia Crowell
Joan Elliot, Co-Organizer
Ellen Fizer
Loren “L.B." Gaiters
Sandra Grant
Janie Harris
Noralyn Hills
Sabrina Hunter
Rhynette Hurd
Olivia Jeffries
Vivian Jones*
Dolores Mathis
Jacqueline W. Mitchell
Delores Pruitt
Harriett Peterson*
Vanita Lytle Sherrill
Helen P. Smith
Jessie Carney Smith
Erma Stewart*
Stella Tucker
Vesta Wheaton*
*Deceased
Active Charter Members
(including their chapter involvement over the past 45 years)
Eunice Bell
National Trends and Services Facet Chair
Social Committee Chair
Alumnae Relations Chair
Membership Committee
Carol Boone
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Health and Human Services Facet
Courtesy Committee Chair
Dolores Mathis
International Trends and Services Facet Chair
Courtesy Committee Chair
Social Committee Chair
Membership Committee
Jacqueline Mitchell
President – 2 terms
Vice President
National Trends and Services Facet Chair
Fundraising Chair
Protocol Chair
Membership Committee
Strategic Planning
Helen P. Smith
Parliamentarian
National Trends and Services Facet
Services to Youth Facet
Social Committee