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JOURNAL OF SISTERHOOD


The Official Newsletter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College

January 2020

In This Issue

Reminder

It is now the 2019 - 2020 fiscal year.  Please remember to pay your dues



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A Message from our NAASC President

I hope that everyone is off to a great start this year!  We just held a successful SpelHouse Professional Development Symposium at Spelman College where more than 100 HBCU alumni came to hone the development of their careers.  Our joint effort with the Morehouse College National Alumni Association (MCNAA) is an opportunity to receive training in four areas:  personal branding, young alumni career strategy, transitioning executive planning and entrepreneurship. 

The Symposium provides specialized, intergenerational information in order for alumni to expand their knowledge of current skills necessary to obtain mid to executive level careers in today’s market.  Ultimately, when alumni obtain better jobs, they obtain access to wealth.  Be on the lookout for the Symposium in Dallas and New York City this year!  

February is, “American Heart Month,” as designated by the American Heart Association (AHA).   Go Red for Women® is the AHA's global initiative to end heart disease and stroke in women.  As NAASC members do so much for the community, February is when NAASC embraces the idea of doing something for ourselves.  Help us celebrate “NAASC Goes Red Day,” by wearing red along with your AHA pin on the first Friday in February (Friday, February 7, 2020).  In addition, please post pictures and tell stories on social media of something you are doing to improve your heart health throughout the month of February!

February is also a time to pay attention to NAASC Constitution and National Bylaws amendment deadlines as well as elections information.  Let’s increase the number of NAASC election participation by being sisterly and reaching out to our elections chair, Kimberly Forde to ensure all our “seasoned” NAASC members that may not use email get ballots.

Finally, I want to apologize to the NAASC membership.  Last month, we gave kudos to Dr. Jane Smith and Sharon Owens, two great supporters of NAASC.  Unfortunately, a photo of Sharon receiving a token of NAASC’s appreciation was inadvertently left off of our newsletter!  I am including that picture now so that members get a chance to see how we honored our dear sister.  We are fortunate that Sharon will remain at Spelman for a time, so please be sure to reach out via email!

In Sisterhood and Wellness!

Tara L. Buckner, C’87, President
National Alumnae Association of Spelman College

Sharon E. Owens, C'76 pictured below

 

NAASC REMINDERS

2020 NAASC Constitution & Bylaws Amendments   

Constitution and Bylaws amendments should be submitted as soon as possible.  Please submit by February 15, 2020, to Danielle Simmons, C’84 at constitution@naasc.org.
 

NEW NAASC SWAG Now Available!   

Check out our website for custom choices that will benefit the Donald & Isabel Stewart Student Scholarship. Website: www.naascswag.com.

NAASC 2019 / 2020 Election

 
The following is the slate of candidates for the upcoming election
  • President-Elect (3 applicants)
    • Husniyah Dent Bradley, C'97
    • Daria N. Valentine, C'2000
    • Nicole Williams, C'2000
  • Corresponding Secretary (1 applicant)
    • Rhonda Waller, C'91
  • Treasurer (1 applicant)
    • Sheryl (Sherry) McNeil, C'79
  • Assistant Treasurer (1 applicant)
    • Cassandra Morgan, C'82
Please adhere to the following guidelines for campaigning.

 Campaign Rules
The NAASC Facebook page nor the NAASC Twitter account may not be used for campaigning.
 
Candidates or supporters may not post or tag candidate photos or messages on the national social media accounts or regional social media accounts.
 
NAASC Chapters that choose to post candidate information on their chapter websites or chapter social media should include a statement, “There are other candidates on the slate for NAASC national officers. You may view the candidate profiles on the NAASC website at www.naasc.org/elections .” 
 
Candidates are permitted to use their personal Facebook, Twitter and other personal social media accounts for campaigning.

Official 2020 National Election Notice: Write-In Submission and Election Process

This is an official notice for anyone that would like to be considered as a write-in candidate for the 2020 NAASC National Elections.  Election ballots will be distributed in early March via email unless a member has requested a paper ballot.  You may submit write-in candidates for the following positions:

1.    President-Elect

2.    Corresponding Secretary

3.    Treasurer

4.    Assistant Treasurer

5.   Member-at-Large East

6.   Member-at-Large West

Write-ins must be submitted by email to the Elections Chair, Kimberly Forde C’90 at elections@naasc.org  or to NAASC, P.O Box 2981, Durham NC 27715 by February 20, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.  Your email request must include the following: 1) Position/Office you are seeking; 2) Full Name; 3) Class Year; 4) Mailing Address and Zip Code; 5) Email Address; 6) Phone Number; and 100-word statement (in Microsoft Word or a Google Doc format please).

Note that all candidates must be an alumna of Spelman College, meet the office/position guidelines as described in the NAASC Constitution and Bylaws (www.naasc.org, under “Resources & Forms”), and have been an active member of the NAASC in good standing who has paid dues for two consecutive years prior to nomination or is a life member. Candidates for the President-Elect position must also be graduates of Spelman College not less than five years standing.   The Credentials Committee will verify write-in candidates. Once that is completed then the Official ballots will be created. 

Once all names have been certified according to the NAASC Constitution and Bylaws, ballots will be distributed.  The NAASC Journal of Sisterhood will be used to share information about the Election. 

Electronic (Emailed) Voting

Ballots will be emailed to all members that have active email accounts in the NAASC database.  You may check your account by logging in to the at www.naasc.org Alumnae Community Once there, you may log in or register to log in.  If you need assistance, you may email webteam@naasc.org.

Opting Out of Electronic (Emailed) Voting

If you do not wish to vote electronically, you will need to call or mail your request by February 20, 2020.  In your message, you will need to provide the following:

· Your Full Name (First, Middle, Last, Maiden)

· Class Year

· Address, City, State, and Zip to where the ballot should be mailed

· Phone number where you may be reached

· Chapter (only if you are a member of one)

Messages may be left at 919-596-5883 or mailed to NAASC, P.O. Box 2981, Durham NC 27715.

Official Ballots Submission Deadline

All ballots – electronic and paper – must be emailed/postmarked before or not later than March 10, 2020

Results will be presented in the Teller’s report at the NAASC Annual Meeting to be held on May 16, 2020.

Please note this process relies heavily on the leadership of the Executive Committee, all chapter presidents and members to be sure to present the names and addresses of our NAASC members that may need a ballot mailed to them.

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!
NAASC UPCOMING EVENTS
Michelle Emebo, C’2007 Selected 2020 Real Woman Spokeswoman for
The American Heart Association
As we celebrate, “Love Your Heart Month,” let’s give a big round of applause to our National Affinity Relations Chair Michelle Emebo, C’ 2007 who was recently selected to serve as a, 2020 Real Woman spokeswoman” for the Go Red for Women campaign with the American Heart Association.  Her story explaining her success in addressing her weight gain is inspiring.  As you read, remember that in addition to, “Doing something for your community…”  we need to be serious about also, “Doing Something for Ourselves.”  
 
Michelle’s full story may be found at https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/about-heart-disease-in-women/real-women/michelle-emebo
 
Below is the link for 2020 class of Real Women:  https://newsroom.heart.org/news/go-red-for-women-2020-real-women-empower-others-to-join-the-fight-against-no-1-killer-of-women
CHAPTER EVENTS & UPDATES

Los Angeles, CA Chapter

NAASC-LA Presents
SISTERS' AWARDS 2020

 
Ticket Prices
Early-bird special ends Feb. 8th, 2020
Individual Ticket $125.00
Table: $1,250.00
 
Regular Price Ticket
Individual Ticket $150.00
Table: $1,500.00

Purchase Tickets Here: http://naascla.org/tickets/

Washington, DC Chapter

Save The Date for the 2020 Loving Me Girls Conference – Saturday, April 4, 2020
The National Alumnae Association of Spelman College, Washington DC Metro Chapter is gearing up to host its10th Loving Me Girls Conference! Our goal is to inspire teen girls to dream big, think confidently and love themselves unconditionally. This one-day power summit offers interactive activities, educational workshops, and valuable opportunities for young ladies to bond with professional women.

Tampa Bay Area, FL Chapter

Giving is what the NAASC- Tampa Bay chapter does best! 

On December 7th, the members met for the annual Christmas party with a purpose that included a wonderful toy drive.  The toys for children of all ages were donated to Metropolitan Ministries,  a local, grassroots community nonprofit that serves poor and homeless families and individuals throughout the Tampa Bay area.  This holiday community service activity allows the chapter to support a community agency and make a difference in the life of a child in need. 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    

Atlanta, GA Chapter

January was National Creativity Month and, to start this new decade, the Atlanta Chapter showed appreciation for creative expression in various forms. The Chapter joined with Alumnae Chapters and Spelmanites across the country in supporting the nationwide release of the powerful, thought provoking film, Just Mercy. On January 11th at AMC Parkway Pointe, 47 attendees enjoyed the sisterhood at a private screening of the movie starring fellow Alumna, Karan Kendrick C’98, as Minnie McMillian. 
 
Activities continued on January 17th at the Atlanta History Center with a screening and panel discussion of the film, Ali’s Comeback, which chronicles the years after Ali was stripped of his title and his epic return to boxing.
 
Finally, the Chapter tapped into our own artistic side at Paint Sip Socialize on January 26th hosted by our Young Alumnae.
 
We invite Alumnae in the Atlanta area to join us! The next General Body Meeting is on February 1st at 2pm on the campus of Spelman College, Cosby LL32. Also, mark your calendars for the Chapter’s annual Spelman Blue on the Green Golf and Tennis Scholarship Fundraiser on April 20th. For more information on all the Chapter’s activities, visit www.naascatlanta.org.

Decatur, GA Chapter

Upcoming Events

 
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. We look forward to seeing you in 2020! 

Chicago, IL Chapter

NAASC Chicago invites you to attend our next general body! Visit our website for more details at www.NAASC-Chicago.org  or visit  www.loveNAASCchicago.eventbrite.com to RSVP!

Columbia, MD Chapter

 

True Blue 2020: NAASC- Columbia, MD Chapter’s
Scholarship Benefit Concert

What: Live Jazz performed by Secret Society Band.
When: June 20th, 2020 at 8:00 PM
Where: Ten Oaks Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029

Over the past 44 years, the Columbia Chapter has raised and awarded more than $190,000 in scholarship funds to local Spelman College students, helping them to achieve their academic goals. Save-the-Date for this upcoming event and stay tuned for more details.

 

Westchester County, NY Chapter

On Tuesday, September 24th, 2019, the Westchester County chapter participated in voter registration at Manhattanville College with the League of Women Voters of the U.S. of White Plains, NY (pictured l to r are Deborah Burns C'89, Shirley Noel C'2011, Nicole Allen C'2001)    

Westchester Sister's Day Out was Saturday, November 16th, 2019.  Chapter members saw the movie, Harriet, and lunched at Mediterraneo in White Plains, NY.  (pictured l to r are Stacey Weston-azim C'88, Nicole Allen C'2001, Shirley Noel C'2011, and Brittney Baker C'2011)

Over the holiday season, the chapter bought, wrapped, and delivered gifts to residents of the Elinor Center and Children's Village, located in Yonkers, NY.  (pictured are Shirley Noel C'2011 and Deborah Burns C'89, not pictured Nicole Allen C'2001)

Philadelphia, PA Chapter

NAASC Philadelphia chapter held the January chapter meeting Saturday, January 11 at Penn Wynne library where we welcomed new members and agreed this period’s donation to Spelman.

As part of our celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King the chapter worked with local public radio station WHYY and with nonprofits NewCORE and For(bes) the Culture on a panel discussion based on “Moving On From This Mountain” a speech given by MLK at the 1960 Founders Day convocation at Spelman. The panel was moderated by Kimya Johnson Esq, C’96, and included Gwen Eagleson C’62 and Ebonne Ruffin C’2005 and held Friday, January 17 at WHYY studios in Philadelphia.

WHYY sponsored stipends for essays written by Imani Hester C’2014 and Alexis Roberson C’2019. The essays were published on whyy.org (https://whyy.org/articles/tackling-todays-violence-requires-dr-kings-philosophy-of-love/) and were well received.

We also partnered with local Morehouse alumni on two service events on Saturday, January 18. The primary event was a Career Show and Tell for children in which alumni shared info about their careers. Alumni also shared info for young adults/new voters on how to prepare to vote – including registration and how to choose candidates & issues.

The February chapter meeting will be Saturday, February 8th from 10 am -noon at the Penn Wynne Library just off City/Township Line Rd. Julie Rainbow, C’82 will reprise a multimedia presentation on her book, ‘Black Love.’

For the latest news & events follow us on social media (@NAASCPhila, NAASC Philadelphia) or on our website naascphiladelphia.org.

Northern, VA Chapter

Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College
Schedule of Activities – FY 2019-2020
 
February
American Heart Month Activity
Be sure to check our website (www.naascnova.org) and social media pages for details regarding our February NoVA Goes Red: Love Your Heart event.  

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*
On January 12th, we held our annual MLK Day of Service event and Chapter meeting.  We packed over 75 bagged meals for Arlington Street People's Assistance Network (ASPAN).  Each year, we have increased the amount of bagged meals that we have prepared for ASPAN!  
Our annual holiday social was held on December 14, 2019.  We enjoyed an afternoon of brunch and bubbly at Cafe 44.  As in past years, we collected household items, toiletries, toys, and personalized gifts for the two local domestic violence shelters that we serve.
NAASC REGIONAL EVENTS & UPDATES

Southeast Region

HBCU Upcoming Events
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