Who established Grants-in-Aid as an integral part of Linkdom?

• A. Helen Gray Edmonds (1970-1974)
• B. Pauline Ellison (1974-1978)
• C. Julia Brogdon Purnell (1978-1982)
• D. Barbara Dixon Simpkins (1998-2002)

Answer: (A)

Formalizing how funding flows to local chapters is what this item tests. During the 1970–1974 period, Helen Gray Edmonds established Grants-in-Aid as a formal, integral part of Linkdom. She put in place a structured program with defined guidelines for eligibility, application, and oversight, turning financial support for chapters into a consistent, ongoing component of the organization rather than a ad hoc reward. This move ensured that chapters could reliably plan and carry out community-service projects and leadership initiatives with secured funding, embedding Grants-in-Aid into the standard operations of the Links. Subsequent leaders continued to develop the program, but its foundational establishment comes from Edmonds' tenure.