Thursday, November 6, 2014

National Treasurer of The Links, Incorporated and Pontchartrain Chapter Member Carolyn Lewis Honored With Reception


The Pontchartrain Chapter of The Links, Incorporated recently hosted a reception in honor of chapter member Carolyn Lewis, National Treasurer of the organization. The event was held at Zea's Restaurant in New Orleans in recognition of Lewis’ years of dedicated service and role as a national officer.



Immediate Past President and Reception Planning Committee Chair Hattie Broussard,
National Treasurer Carolyn Lewis and The Arts Committee Chair Jacquelyn Bates
 
In addition to chapter members, guests in attendance included members from the New Orleans and Crescent City chapters of The Links, Incorporated; Lewis’ sister, Cheryl Lewis; and Lewis’ pastor, C.S. Gordon. Pontchartrain Chapter member Jacquelyn Bates had the honor of recognizing the special guests who were in attendance. 
 
Southern Area Director Eneid Francis, National Treasurer Carolyn Lewis,
 and Pontchartrain Chapter President Sarah Moody Thomas
Highlights of the evening included remarks from the Southern Area Director for The Links, Incorporated, Eneid Francis; Pontchartrain Chapter President Sarah Moody Thomas; and Immediate Past President of the Pontchartrain Chapter and Reception Committee Chair Hattie Broussard. Lewis also received Proclamations from several political leaders, which Pontchartrain Chapter member Regina Bartholomew presented. Lewis ended the evening with remarks giving her heartfelt thanks for the reception and gifts received.



 

 

 

Chapter Members Prepare Women Survival Kits for Upcoming Haiti Trip



 

 
Members of the International Trends and Services Committee packaged 104 Women Survival Kits that will be given to women in Grand Boulage, Haiti. Each kit includes sanitary napkins, combs, a toothbrush, soap, deodorant, undergarments, and a washcloth. Members of the Pontchartrain Chapter will go to visit Haiti December 11 - 16, 2014 to deliver the items.