Claremont Area Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
"Heart Truth" Red Dress Luncheon 2023
1st Heart Truth "Red Dress" Luncheon was held on February 21, 2010 at the Sierra Lakes Golf Course in Fontana, CA. Since it's inception, this event has grown and on February 29, 2020 the chapter will be holding it's 10th Annual Luncheon at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and ConferenceCenter. The theme, Heart Felt Truth, symbolizes how important heart health is to women. More women will die of heart disease than any other illness. This event is one of our major fundraisers to help with our awarding of scholarships to deserving students of African-American and African descent. and to work with our other programs. Over the past six years the chapter has awarded over $85,000.00 in scholarships. Our focus on community service, educational programs and scholarship endeavors is important in the preparation of our youth to compete in an ever-changing global society.
2020 "Heart Truth" Red Dress Luncheon
Heart Felt Truth
The Western Area Director, Lorna C. Hankins was the Keynote Speaker at The Claremont Area Chapter of The Links, Incorporated’s 10th Anniversaryl Red Dress Luncheon. The event was held at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The event was well attended by Links, dignitaries, family, and friends.
This signature fundraiser is held to raise awareness on mental, emotional, and physical health issues directly related to women, and especially women of color and also to support our scholarships and programs. This event is a true example of sisterhood and the chapter working together as one group supporting the event. The members entered the room to the song, “We Are Family, I’ve Got All My Sisters With Me” and this sets the tone for the afternoon of fun and fellowship.
The MC of the luncheon was Dr. Soraya Coley, President of Cal Poly Pomona, and an alumna member of The Links, Incorporated. Dr. Coley transitioned the luncheon with facts about college students and their needs.
Madame Western Area Director Lorna C. Hankins spoke on the topic of Women’s Health and why it is so important to be aware of your body and what is happening to it.
Our guest speaker was Dr. Keith Wilson, Obstetrics and Gynecology Surgeon and husband of Link Rylva Wilson. Dr. Wilson gave an information talk on obstetrics and gynecology and how it pertains to a woman's health and heart.
The Claremont Chapter is so grateful to our sponsors, Gold Level: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC; Bronze Level: AARP, Bank of America Corporation, and CA State Senator Connie Leyva, 20th District and Supporting Sponsor: Panaroma Properties.
This year the chapter presented the Community Service Award to Darren Goodman Chief of Police, Upland Police Department and Jackie Jones of The Claremont Area (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.
Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States of America says it perfectly, “Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” Through service to our community, The Claremont Area Chapter is making that difference.