Congratulations extended...
Congratulations are extended to Newport News (VA) chapter member Sharon U. Richardson (MSW ’76) on her induction into The Ohio State University College of Social Work 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Career Award recipient. Recipients of this award are selected for “exceptional professional achievements, initiatives, or leadership in one or more of the following areas: practice/clinical excellence, community development, advocacy, education, or administration.”
Sharon’s global and local accomplishments, leadership, and volunteerism will be recognized during the university’s annual Alumni Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 30, 2022. Read the full bio… 
Kudos to chapter member, Dr. Phyllis Ross of Pinnacle Hand Therapy, LLC, featured in the January 17, 2022 edition of the Oyster Pointer paper. Read the full article at - https://oysterpointer.net/pinnacle-hand-therapy-llc-lending-a-guiding-hand-to-the-community/
Hampton City Council Backs Appointment
In December 2021, the Hampton City Council backed the appointment of NASA deputy director, Michelle Ferebee, to its vacant interim council seat. Ferebee, sworn in during a January ceremony by brother, the Honorable Judge Wilford Taylor, Jr. (Ret.), is one of 62 people who applied to be the interim council member. For the last 38 years, Ferebee has worked at NADA Langley Research Center. Link Michelle also received the Exceptional Achievement Medal — and other numerous awards — from NASA.
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Dr. Darden Inducted
Chapter member Michelle Ferebee, Acting Director, Office of Strategic Analysis, Communications, and Business Development-NASA’s Langley Research Center had the privilege of serving as Mistress of Ceremonies during the 2022 Langley Research Center NACA & NASA’s Hall of Honor Ceremony during which Alumna member Christine M. Darden was inducted.
“The Hall of Honor formally recognizes those persons whose contributions have had the most sustained and far-reaching influence on the leadership, direction, mission, and capabilities of the NACA Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory and/or NASA’s Langley Research Center, or whose work at NASA Langley enabled or supported unprecedented and fundamental advancements in either a technical and/or science field or mission support.” Dr. Darden is known internally for her research on sonic boom reduction and aircraft noise. She continues to inspire and educate young women and men who dream of a future in STEM. https://larcalumni.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HallofHonorPgm2022.pdf Donnor joins Board
Link Andrea M. Donnor joins current Trustees for the Williamsburg Health Foundation, Connecting Link Granger and Link Turner, currently serving on the Board.
Andrea M. Donnor
Director, Platform Marketing Operations Capital One Financial, Inc. Earl T. Granger, III Chief Development Officer/Vice President The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Glenda H. Turner Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation 
Connecting Link Jamel Donnor named in 2022 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings by Education Week.
Jamel K. Donnor an associate professor at William & Mary in the School of Education with faculty affiliations in American Studies, Asian & Pacific Islander American (APIA) Studies and the William & Mary Law School's Center for Racial & Social Justice has been named a top Edu-Scholar by Education Week. |
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Link Julie Williams-Byrd
NASA Langley Research Center 
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Named to the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Associate Fellow Class of 2022. "In recognition of sustained contributions to aerospace in early stage technology innovation, technology advocacy and assessment, and STEM outreach" |
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Link Rana Graham-Montaque named Coastal Virginia Top Dentist for 2021/2022. |
Link Christine M. Darden awarded the Congressional gold medal
Members of The Newport News (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated are “over the moon” with the news that Alumna member, Link Christine M. Darden has been awarded the Congressional gold medal for her contributions to NASA during the Space Race. From The White House, Office of the Press Secretary:
On Friday, November 8, 2019, the President signed into law:
H.R. 1396, the “Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act,” which provides for the award of Congressional gold medals to Katherine Johnson and Dr. Christine Darden, the posthumous award of Congressional gold medals to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, and the award of a Congressional gold medal in recognition of all of the women who contributed to the success of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during the Space Race.
Members of The Newport News (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated are “over the moon” with the news that Alumna member, Link Christine M. Darden has been awarded the Congressional gold medal for her contributions to NASA during the Space Race. From The White House, Office of the Press Secretary:
On Friday, November 8, 2019, the President signed into law:
H.R. 1396, the “Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act,” which provides for the award of Congressional gold medals to Katherine Johnson and Dr. Christine Darden, the posthumous award of Congressional gold medals to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, and the award of a Congressional gold medal in recognition of all of the women who contributed to the success of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during the Space Race.
Recipients of the Chapter's grant awards to support endeavors that eradicate, educate, and put
an end to Human Trafficking in our community. Left to right - VB Justice Initiative, NN City-wide SCA,
and Latisha's House Foundation
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What a FUNd raiser it was...
