Greetings, Spelman Sisters!
Thanks to all that helped during the 2019 SpelHouse Homecoming. We had a record number of sisters join NAASC. Thanks to Membership Chair Joy Smith for leading the charge along with her committee! Additional thanks to Starbucks and Liberty Mutual for sponsoring our Manley Center table and Homecoming tent!!
November is here and it is time to exercise your right to vote! Remember to remind everyone in your circle that November is Election Day. It is uber important that we show up and be counted. Many of our Spelman Sisters were among those who helped us secure the right to vote. We honor them when we show up!
Calling all Young Alumnae: Please plan to attend the November Leadership Webinar. The Young Alumna Forum will feature Great Lakes Regional Coordinator Melissa Akilawon, C’2011. Learn everything you need to know about NAASC.
Don’t forget to submit your applications for NAASC Awards due November 13th.
Sisterly,
Tara Buckner
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NAASC ALUMNAE AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
The NAASC Executive Committee is accepting nominations for the prestigious NAASC Awards, which will be presented during the 2020 Reunion Blue Note Theater on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Award recipients must be present at the Blue Note Theater to receive the award.
If you would like to nominate an alumna, please return the completed nomination form to Margaret Dismond Martin at MargaretDismondMartin@gmail.com by Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
NAASC Awards Criteria
Merit Award
- The alumna shall have been out of college for at least five years.
- Evidence of sustained and/or exceptional service to the college as a volunteer (i.e. student recruiter, outstanding committee work in the association, etc.) shall be presented.
- Evidence of sustained financial support of the college regardless of the amount contributed, or exceptional support in any given year shall be presented.
- Evidence that the alumna has represented the ideals of Spelman College through service to the community; outstanding professional achievement as evidenced by the recognition of one’s profession or peers, either locally or nationally shall be presented.
- Nominees for this award must meet at least three of the four specified criteria.
Hall of Fame Award
- The alumna shall meet ALL FOUR of the criteria for the Merit Award.
- In addition to these criteria, the alumna shall possess credentials which evidence national or international recognition and acclaim.
Young Alumna Award
- The alumna shall meet ALL FOUR of the criteria for the Merit Award.
- In addition to these criteria, the alumna shall not have graduated from Spelman more than 10 years.
To nominate an alumna please use the link below to access the nomination form:
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Welcome to our newest members, the Class of 2019! Please be sure to check our website for the chapters in your area. We want you to be active alumnae engaging in the Sisterhood beyond the walls of Spelman!
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On Saturday, September 21st, the Jacksonville Chapter of the NAASC attended the HBCU College Fair sponsored by the Center One Foundation at the Jessie Ball duPont Center. We were able to share information about Spelman College with interested students and also met State Representative Tracie Davis & Duval Schools Superintendent, Dr. Diana L. Greene.
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We kicked off our second year of the Spelman Sister-to-Sister Mentoring Project on Thursday, October 3rd at the Young Women's Leadership Academy. The session titled, "Chat & Chew" was well attended by both our mentees and alumnae. We discussed short and long term goal-setting for the year!
Upcoming Events:
November 2nd- A General Body Meeting will be held at Bradham & Brooks Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library at 10:30 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
For more info check out our new website: www.naascjacksonville.squarespace.com
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On September 29, 2019, the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC) – Tampa Bay Chapter held its First Annual Top Golf Scholarship Fundraiser with over 75 attendees including sponsors, alumnae, and friends. It was an afternoon filled with Friendly Competition, Fun, and Fellowship. The event also included a successful “ Silent Auction” with several donations from business owners and community organizations in the Tampa and St. Petersburg areas. The NAASC -Tampa Bay Chapter looks forward to continuing to support the mission of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College. We invite you to join us next year in September 2020. For more information about the chapter, upcoming events, and ways to get involved, please email: naasctampa@gmail.com or follow the chapter on Facebook @naasctampa and/or Instagram @naasctampa
Photos below: NAASC Tampa Bay Chapter Members; Spelman sisters - Ivy Watkins c/o’ 2019 and Ashley Kincade c/o’ 2003 participating in the tournament; and “ Silent Auction” items donated from business owners and community organizations in the Tampa and St. Petersburg areas |
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Upcoming Events
Join us at our November Chapter Meeting. We will welcome Spelman College's Office of Institutional Advancement. Come hear about the latest giving initiatives, get your questions answered, and offer suggestions! Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 10:30 am. The Chapter meeting will take place from 10:30 - 11:15 am and the presentation will take place from 11:15 am - 12 noon.
Chapter Meetings:are held at 10:30 a.m. every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Oakhurst Medical Center, 5582 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
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Give thanks for sisterhood and good food! Join NAASC Chicago Chapter for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck General Body Meeting on Saturday, November 9th. We look forward to seeing all our Chicagoland Spelman Sisters there! Check out our website for details on what item to bring at www.NAASC-Chicago.org/potluck2019 |
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Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College
Schedule of Activities – FY 2019-2020
November
November 10th- Chapter Meeting, 2:30 pm
The meeting will be held at the City of Fairfax Regional Library.
December
December 14th- Holiday Social/Holiday Giving with Artemis House and Bethany House
January
January 12th- Chapter Meeting/MLK Day of Service
February
American Heart Month Activity
March
March 8th- Chapter Meeting
April
April 4th- Founders Day of Service
DMV Founders Day Brunch - Date/Time/Location: TBD
May
May 3rd- Chapter Meeting
May 16th- NAASC Annual Meeting and Luncheon
June
TBD
July
July 11th- HBCU AA 5K Run/2K Walk
*All Chapter Meetings will be on the second Sunday of the month (except in May) from 2:30-4:00 pm*
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We had a great time at the 3rd Annual HBCU Alumni Black-Tie Gala on September 20th. We spent the night celebrating HBCU graduates who have made a significant difference in the DC community and their respective careers.
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On October 12th, we enjoyed a night of great drinks and tasty food at Busboys and Poets. It was an evening full of laughter and reconnecting.
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Thank you for such a successful 2019 NAASC Great Lakes Regional Conference, we could not have done it without the support and participation of our Spelman Sisters!
A very special thank you to Volyia "Terry" Plain (C'90) and the host committee chapter members for a warm welcome to St. Louis. We also want to thank our guest speakers for their time, information and inspiration: National President Tara Buckner (C'87), Linda Hart Patton (C'88) from the Office of Alumnae Engagement, and Judge Dana Tippin Cutler (C'86). Check out our conference photo album on our website at www.naascgreatlakes.org.
We are looking forward to many great accomplishments and activities in the Great Lakes Region with the assistance of our re-elected and newly elected 2019-2021 regional officers:
Melissa Akinlawon, C'2011 [Chicago] - Regional Coordinator
Tazha Buckner, C'89 [Minneapolis/St. Paul] - Regional Secretary
Brittany Rhodes-Wilson, C'2011 [Kansas City] - Regional Delegate
Madison Williams King, C'2011 [Kansas City] - Regional Member-at-Large
*Regional Treasurer TBA |
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