RSVP for Spring Fling Carnival Jazz Brunch

media release: The Madison Metropolitan (WI) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will host its 11th Annual Scholarship and Community Recognition Jazz Brunch on Saturday, March 9, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, located at 4402 East Washington Avenue, in Madison, Wisconsin from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The theme for this year is “Spring Fling Carnival” bringing the community together to raise scholarship funds for area students and chapter programming, while honoring individuals and organizations that contribute richly to our community.

The event boasts an afternoon that features a hearty brunch, live contemporary jazz music performed by Windy Indie, a classically trained violinist hailing from the West Side of Chicago, whose vibrant presence is orchestrated through her astute skill on the violin, an amazing silent auction, and an opportunity for our guests to network while investing in the future of our youth.

“The Scholarship and Community Recognition Jazz Brunch serves as the primary fundraiser that has allowed us to provide more than $260,000 in scholarships to deserving students at our Student Recognition Program, which recognizes over 1200 students annually,” said Nia Trammell, President of Madison Links. “We are not only raising funds to support the educational pursuit of students in the community, but we will recognize six honorees that truly distinguish themselves as champions for causes in areas that significantly impact our community,” noted Laura Ford-Harris, Co-Chair of the Madison Links Jazz Brunch.

Co-Chair, Corinda Rainey-Moore added, “our organization focuses on implementing impactful programs in five critical areas: Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. Each honoree this year has engaged in great work that aligns with the core values of our programming.” The list of honorees being celebrated impressively includes:

• Dr. Ruben Anthony Jr., president & CEO, Urban League of Greater Madison

• Dr. Angie Crawford-Hicks, associate superintendent of secondary schools, MMSD

• Myra McNair, LMFT, founder, owner & visionary, Anesis Therapy

• Honorable Everett Mitchell, judge, Dane County Circuit Court

• Bishop Godfrey A. Stubbs, senior pastor, End Time Ministries International

• Dr. Jasmine Zapata, American physician, state epidemiologist, chief medical officer, Wisconsin Department of Health Services

• Madison365, nonprofit community news outlet

Tickets for the Jazz Brunch are $75 each, or $600 for a table of eight and may be purchased at www.madisonlinks.org or through contacting madisonlinksinc@gmail.com. The deadline is March 1.

About The Links, Incorporated and The Madison Metropolitan (WI) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. Our mission is “friends transforming communities through service.” The members of The Links, Incorporated, are influential decision makers, opinion leaders and distinguished achievers. The Links members contribute more than 1 million documented hours of community service annually.

On August 31, 2024, The Madison Metropolitan (WI) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will proudly celebrate the beginning of our 38th year of community service in the Madison and Beloit communities. Led by dedicated President Nia Trammell, the local chapter of The Links, Incorporated is best known for its Student Recognition Program held annually in the spring. The Madison Metropolitan (WI) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has awarded over $260,000 in scholarships to deserving students in the greater Madison and Beloit communities.