Find meeting reports, view the 1-in-5 Tracking Periods, and find other useful information. You can also find our organization’s guiding principles.
Meeting Reports
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Service Hours
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Assemblies and Conferences
See the highlights of our 45th Western Area Conference.
One-in-Five Tracking
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Constitution and Bylaws
Read the latest version of the Portland Chapter’s Bylaws
Chapter History Book
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Expense Voucher
Complete the Expense Voucher online or through the mobile app.
Membership Orientation Manual
This document prepares new members for their roles and responsibilities as Links.
Guiding Principles
Mission
Friends Transforming Communities Through Service.
Vision
We envision The Links, Incorporated to be known as an organization that is: empowered by its rich legacy of providing superior service through its circle of friendship that is a model of excellence and innovation. Recognized throughout the world as a collective voice of talented and professional women committed to improving the quality of life of its global citizens.
Core Values
Friendship
The Links, Incorporated is an organization of friends. Supportive, friendly relationships continue to be the ultimate core value of the organization. We interact as friends, value and nurture each other, and appreciate shared values.
Service
Service is the time, effort, and resources expended by the members of The Links, Incorporated to develop and implement innovative programs designed to meet the ongoing challenges faced by the communities we serve. We are committed to the performance of service because service is the very heart of Linkdom.
Legacy
Our rich history creates the foundation for our evolving organization. Through the celebration of history, we honor and pay respect to our Founders, the first “Links Club,” the pioneers and visionaries for our organization.
Respect
In recognition that each member of The Links, Incorporated brings value to our organization, we uphold the value of respect. Each member has a background and varied life experiences that are unique. We shall respect our differences and opinions in order to further the mission of our organization.
Family Relationships
The Links, Incorporated not only recognizes the importance of family, but encourages and supports family relationships as reflected in the involvement of Connecting Links and Heir-o-Links.
Honesty/Truth
Truth lies at the heart of friendship and creates the foundation upon which trust and accountability are built.
Confidentiality
The intricate ties that The Links, Incorporated has within the community, as well as the nonprofit status our organization enjoys, call for us to value confidentiality and the non-disclosure of privileged and confidential information to unauthorized individuals. We shall recognize the value of confidentiality in matters that rely upon it.
Integrity
A person with integrity is principled and honorable. We will operate with integrity as we fulfill our commitment to the community and build mutual trust and respect.
Courage
A courageous person embraces new ideas, creates innovative approaches to perennial and emerging problems, and participates in exploring uncharted territories. We will be courageous in our service programming.
Responsibility and Accountability
A responsible person fulfills commitments. A person who is accountable accepts responsibility for decisions. In our execution of programs dealing with the public, and in the development of our friendships, we shall exercise responsible stewardship, especially when public funds are being utilized.