This newsletter reports on the Columbia (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. It covers the chapter's November programming under the themes of literacy, STEM and civic engagement. The document includes updates on the STEM Extravaganza held at Segra Park, the Little Libraries initiative, the HBCU Clinic and voter education efforts. It lists sponsors, media coverage and the number of students…
This is the November edition newsletter of the Columbia (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. It is addressed to chapter members and supporters and reports on the chapter's programming in literacy, STEM and civic engagement.
The newsletter opens with congratulatory messages to alumnae who received the Green Envelope Award. It then outlines the chapter's four Connect Five focus areas: Services to Youth, STEM Extravaganza, National Trends and Services (voter suppression), and HBCU Clinic. Each area has a stated goal and a lead member.
A major section covers the 2026 STEM Extravaganza held on October 8 at Segra Park. The event hosted close to 800 students from 15 South Carolina counties, with 56 exhibitors and over 100 volunteers. Sponsors included Rolls-Royce, Richland County Government and the Charles S. Mott Foundation. Media coverage from Carolina TV and WIS TV is listed.
The newsletter details the chapter's smart goals for STEM education: 80% of participating students will show increased STEM knowledge, and a partnership with After School Alliance will be established. It also describes the voter education goal of engaging at least 100 community members on voter registration and suppression in South Carolina.
Additional sections cover the Little Libraries project to increase early childhood literacy and the HBCU Clinic aimed at improving retention and graduation rates. The document closes with a list of chapter members and their roles.