Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links, Inc. Celebrates 50 Years of Community Service; MOHAI to Feature Historical Display during September to Commemorate this Golden Legacy.

The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links, Incorporated:

WHO:          The greater Seattle chapter of The Links, Inc., a
              predominately African American women's community
              service, volunteer organization founded on friendship
              and service is dedicated to actively contributing to
              community programs, scholarships and sponsorships that
              enhance the quality of life for African American
              children, adults, and families.

WHAT:         "A Golden Legacy: 50 Years of Community Service"
              historical display Exhibit

WHEN:         September 1 - 30, 2005
              A Kickoff Reception will be hosted on September 1, 2005
              6-8 p.m. (program to begin at 6:45 p.m.)

WHERE:        Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI),
              Brinkley Gallery/Boomtown Exhibit,
              2700 24th Ave., Seattle (free parking in lower lot)

HIGHLIGHTS:   The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links, Inc. is
              honored to have the following guests provide brief
              remarks at the unveiling of its "A Golden Legacy: 50
              Years of Community Service" (1955-2005) historical
              display:

              --  Larry Gossett, King County Councilmember, will speak
                  at the reception about the impact the Greater
                  Seattle Chapter of The Links, Inc. has had on King
                  County
              --  Leonard Garfield, MOHAI Executive Director, will
                  greet event attendees and speak briefly about the
                  historical display
              --  Carver Gayton, Director of the Northwest African
                  American Museum, will congratulate the Greater
                  Seattle Chapter of The Links, Inc. for 50 years of
                  positive impact on the community
              --  Juli Farris Desper, President of The Greater Seattle
                  Chapter of The Links, Inc., will give an overview of
                  the organization and its commitment to Seattle over
                  the last 50 years
              --  Guela Gayton Johnson, one of the Founders of The
                  Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links, Inc. and Chair
                  of the Historical Display Committee will introduce
                  the Historical Display
              --  Gayle Johnson, Vice President of The Greater Seattle
                  Chapter of The Links, Inc. and co-chair of the
                  Historical Display Committee will acknowledge
                  corporate and individual supporters of the
                  Historical Display

BACKGROUND:   The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
              has been providing community service for 50 years. It
              has grown from 11 members in 1955 to a current
              membership of 65.
              Our mission, as set by The Links, Inc., a national
              organization, is to make a positive impact on the
              quality of life for African-Americans in the Greater
              Seattle area, through community service. One of our
              goals is to partner with other organizations and for the
              last 50 years, the greater Seattle chapter has
              collaborated with a number of different community
              organizations, corporations and foundations, including,
              Starbucks, Washington Mutual, Boeing, the Komen
              Foundation, and others to improve the lives of those in
              our community.
              For example, for more than 10 years, we have partnered
              with the Junior League of Seattle to provide more than
              12,000 gift bags of personal items for sheltered mothers
              on Mother's Day and over the past 20 years NORDSTROM has
              provided significant support to the annual fundraising
              event which provides the resources for our programs and
              scholarships.
              The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links, Inc. has
              contributed $1 million to the United Negro College Fund
              and also $1 million to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. In
              addition we have given more than $875,000 locally, in
              scholarships, awards and community projects. The Greater
              Seattle Chapter of The Links, Inc. has given more than
              125,000 hours in volunteer service to the community. A
              large part of the chapter's success is dependent upon
              the excellent support of our friends and corporate
              sponsors.