North Broward County (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Elects New Board

Submitted by Catherine A. Minnis, MBA

       CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Wednesday, MAY 28, 2025 – The North Broward County (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, one of 299 chapters of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women, announces its 2025-2027 leadership board and upcoming celebration of its 30^th Anniversary. The North Broward County (FL) Chapter continues to serve the residents of Broward County through its five facets (Services to Youth, International Trends and Services, The Arts and National Trends and Services).  They will host five impact days, focusing on each facet leading up to its Gala on November 8, 2025 at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale.

Dionne Polite, will serve as President of the North Broward County (FL) Chapter for the 2025-2027 biennium.

     “Dionne Polite’s leadership, over the past five years, has been instrumental in shaping our 5-Year Strategic Plan enhancing service to Broward,” said Dr. Angela Lucas Mumford, Immediate Past President, North Broward County (FL) Chapter. “Her commitment to leading with Love, Excellence, Ambition and Dedication” aligns perfectly with our mission and electing her as our next President was an important step in ensuring continuity of our goals.”

Polite serves as a member of the AARP Florida leadership team and brings a lifetime of experience to the North Broward County (FL) Chapter.  She fully understands nonprofits and the important role they serve in creating a healthy, vibrant community.  Dionne is a graduate of the City University New York with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting and AARP’s Executive Education Program at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

“Serving as President of The North Broward County (FL) Chapter will allow me to further support and advance our organization’s commitment to enriching, empowering, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African ancestry,” said Polite.

New board members serving with Dionne Polite include Tamara Gant, Vice President, Dr. Nethel Stephens, Treasurer, Miaya Stephenson, Financial Secretary, Juliette “Julie” Owens, Corresponding Secretary, Shelby Rushin, Recording Secretary, and Dr. Cynthia Hannah, Program Chair.

The North Broward County (FL) Chapter also announces leadership amongst Chairs and Co-Chairs for its programming facets and Standing Committees.  To view the full list of 2025-2027 Officers and Members, click here.

 About the North Broward County (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

The North Broward County (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has a rich history rooted in friendship, service and a profound commitment to improving the lives of others.  Established in 1995 by three dedicated friends-Dorothy Ruffin, Margaret Roseburr, and Gloria Butler- the chapter has proudly served the Broward County community for more than 30 years. The chapter’s legacy is built upon the core values of The Links, Incorporated, one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations, established in 1946.  With a focus on enriching, sustaining and ensuring the cultural and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry, our work spans local communities while having an international impact. The North Broward County (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has rendered over 8,235 service hours throughout Broward County between 2022-2024, and awarded over $55,000 in local college scholarships between 2022-2024.  For more information, visit www.northbrowardlinks.org.