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March is here and spring is with it! I am so looking forward to all that spring brings! Most important is the NAASC National Election. Since 2017, resources have been dedicated to bring electronic voting to members. I hope you are pleased with the opportunity and that you are encouraging your friends to get their votes in on time.
Please inform chapter presidents of any members that do not use email so that they, too, can participate using the old paper ballot. All election instructions are included in this email. Note that according to the NAASC Constitution and Bylaws, ballots will be issued to NAASC members that were active (paid) by June 30, 2019, and delivered to the email we have on file.
I hope that by now you have seen all of our new NAASC logo swag. To purchase items, go to the naasc.org page and click on “Shop.” I use my NAASC shoe bag for my spinning shoes! All proceeds help to fund the NAASC Donald & Isabel Stewart Endowed Student Scholarship. Get these items while they last!
The link for the NAASC Annual Meeting and Luncheon is now open! Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in this important event held on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Tickets are $38.
Finally, please see the attached flyer for the SpelHouse PDS in Dallas, March 21, 2020.
Sisterly,
Tara L. Buckner, C’87, President
National Alumnae Association of Spelman College
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NAASC REMINDERS & UPDATES
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This is an updated notice on the distribution and submission of ballots for the 2020 NAASC National Elections. Election ballots will be distributed no later than March 10, 2020 via email or paper ballot if requested by the February 20, 2020 deadline. The offices on the ballot include the following:
1. President-Elect
2. Corresponding Secretary
3. Treasurer
4. Assistant Treasurer
5. Member-at-Large East
6. Member-at-Large West
Electronic (Emailed) Voting – UPDATE!!
Ballots will be emailed to all eligible members (Fiscal Year: July 1, 2018- June 30, 2019) that have active email accounts in the NAASC database no later than March 10, 2020. You may check your membership status by logging in to the Alumnae Community www.naasc.org/members. Not yet a member? You may join here. If you need assistance, please email webteam@naasc.org.
Official Ballots Submission Deadline—UPDATE!!
All ballots – electronic and paper – must be emailed/postmarked before or not later than March 20, 2020 (Updated). Results will be presented in the Teller’s report at the NAASC Annual Meeting to be held on May 16, 2020.
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NAASC Office New Location
We’ve Moved! That’s right, the NAASC office is no longer in Rockefeller. We have moved to Room 1107 in the Milligan Building.
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The new office has more space and includes a small conference table where NAASC members can meet. Check it out sometime!
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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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NAASC-LA Presents
SISTERS' AWARDS 2020
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San Diego - Inland Empire, CA Chapter
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Winter of 2019 proved to be another season of caring, support and expressing love for the San Diego/Inland Empire Chapter. In November, members gathered to clean/decorate rooms at a new women’s shelter in San Diego. Members of the chapter donated comforter sets, sheets, towels, a water feature, lamp, and numerous other items to make the future residents feel respected and as though they are home. In December, care packages were hand-delivered to 16 current students from San Diego County and the Inland Empire (it was nice to visit with each of the students during their reading period) and the chapter participated in its 2 nd annual SpelHouse Christmas Fellowship and Wrapping Party. Chapter members donated toys, clothing, and gift cards to the effort. 31 members of the San Diego/Inland Empire SpelHouse family, including 12 Spelman sisters, gathered to fellowship and wrap the gifts. The gifts were delivered to six children of two San Diego families affiliated with the ABC Youth Foundation ( http://abcyouthfoundation.org/). In January, chapter members in San Diego gathered to participate in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade before watching the movie, Just Mercy and ended the month by representing our beloved alma mater in the 6 th annual HBCU Expo in San Diego. The chapter is planning its upcoming Founders Day Observance and NAASC Day of Service activities. The next chapter meeting will be held in April 2020. For more information about the chapter, please email sandiego@naasc.org or visit www.naascsdie.org. |
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San Francisco Bay Area, CA Chapter
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December 2019 Five current students from the San Francisco Bay Area won book stipends at the Northern California HBCU Coalition Holiday Mixer. Book awards were $250 and $500.
The Chapter participated in the Black College Expo on February 8th in Oakland, CA. We engaged with hundreds of prospective students and their parents, providing them with information about Spelman.
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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.
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On Thursday, February 13th our Spelman Sister-to-Sister Mentoring Project at Young Women's Leadership Academy discussion on Civic Engagement was facilitated by Immediate Past President, Tia Keitt (C’98). Students discussed their personal interests which included opening a homeless shelter to helping families of incarcerated parents.
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Our Valentine’s Day our chapter held a fundraiser at the Ritz Theatre and Museum featuring Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar at 8:00 p.m. Trey McLaughlin & the Sounds Of Zamar has undoubtedly made a name for themselves in the music industry by performing with gospel greats like William McDowell, Kierra “Kiki” Sheard, Brian Courtney Wilson, and James Fortune. Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar is fresh off a competition win for their rendition of “Chasing After You,” which afforded them a feature on GRAMMY® award-nominated artist Vashawn Mitchell’s “Triumphant“ (Deluxe Edition) DVD.
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Alumnae volunteered at the Clara White Mission on Saturday, February 15th in observance of Black History Month. We served breakfast to the community, followed by fellowship over brunch.
Upcoming Events: Saturday, March 21st- General Body Meeting
April 4-5, 2020- Founders Day Weekend
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Tampa Bay Area, FL Chapter
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The Tampa Bay Area Chapter hosted its 3rd Bi-Annual HBCU Mixer in collaboration with the Morehouse Alumni on February 8, 2020, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa. This event attracted over 70 HBCU alumni and friends. Spelman College alumnae attending the HBCU Mixer. Such a special surprise for the attendees of the c/o' 2019 to meet their Spelman sister Muriel Yarbrough c/o’ 1949 from Chicago at our NAASC Tampa Bay Area HBCU Mixer.
Join us at our upcoming chapter meeting on March 14th at 10:30am or our Founder's Day Tea on April 4th @ 11:00AM. 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
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Metro Atlanta Alumnae, you are invited to the NAASC Atlanta Chapter, March General Body Meeting which will take place at 2 pm, Saturday, March 7 th at Spelman College in Cosby Lower Level 32. This is a great opportunity to fellowship, hear about upcoming activities, and get involved. Can’t make it to Campus? Connect with us via video and phone conferencing.
Also, you won’t want to miss the following upcoming events:
- An evening of dinner and theater on Thursday, March 5th - Baltimore Seafood and Crab at 5 pm, then on to the Southwest Arts Center for Kenny Leon’s True Colors performance of “School Girls,” at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased via the Chapter website.
- Calling all SpelKids (and their parents) to a special Fun Day for little people age 1 to 8 on Saturday, March 14th, 1 pm-3 pm. The event is free, but registration is required.
- Mark your calendar for the Chapter’s annual Spelman Blue on the Greens Golf and Tennis Scholarship Fundraiser on April 20th. Visit http://spelmanblueonthegreens.com/ for details.
The Atlanta Chapter’s theme is Powered by Sisterhood! Membership has exceeded 300 - well on our way to our 500-member goal. Come and join us! For more information visit www.atlantanaasc.org. |
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At the February meeting of the NAASC Decatur Chapter, we were fortunate to have two alumnae presenters. Nicole Avery, C'1991 and Daria Valentine, C'2000. Nicole, a recent retiree from Prudential Advisors educated us on Women & Money: Taking Control of Your Financial Future. Daria, a candidate for NAASC President-Elect, presented her platform and answered questions on her vision for keeping alumnae informed, involved, and invested.
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Upcoming Events
Join us at our March meeting as Kai Waller, C'2019 educates us on "Funding Your Dreams: Digital financial opportunities that allow you to live the life you've always dreamed of." 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!
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We’ll see you at the March meeting where you can hear all about our upcoming signature biennial gala, purchase a Founders Day 2020 brunch ticket, and join a committee! Don’t forget to nominate a Spelman sister for the Spirit award! More information on criteria and nomination forms are on our website at www.NAASC-Chicago.org |
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True Blue 2020: NAASC- Columbia, MD Chapter’s
Scholarship Benefit Concert
The NAASC Columbia, MD Chapter is proud to present True Blue Signature Jazz Concert featuring Secret Society. Secret Society’s repertoire is deep and full of history, tradition, and diversity. Dubbed as “one of the hottest bands”, this group likes to use the simplistic description “Feel Good Music” to define exactly what it is that they offer. The NAASC Columbia, MD chapter is honored to have the band serve as our featured performers of our annual scholarship fundraiser. The concert will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the Ten Oaks Ballroom.
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Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College
Schedule of Activities – FY 2019-2020
March
March 8th- Chapter Meeting
Reston Regional Library, Meeting Room 2*
March 29th - DMV Founders Day Brunch
April
April 4th- Founders Day of Service
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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On February 8th, we held our annual Love Your Heart event at Kazaxe. We had a great time showing our hearts some love and shaking what our mama's gave us. Stay tuned for future workouts at Kazaxe.
We enjoyed a spirit-filled Sunday at First Baptist Church of Vienna on February 9th. We spent the morning worshipping at their HBCU/Pan-Hellenic Sunday. Immediately after the service, we had the opportunity to connect with Alumnae and future Spelmanites.
Join us on March 8th for our Chapter meeting. Our meeting will be held at the Reston Regional Library in Meeting Room 2 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. During the meeting, we will be collecting items for UpCycle Creative Reuse Center. Visit our Facebook page for the donation list.
Our annual Founders Day of Service project will be held on April 4th at UpCycle. Join us for a morning or afternoon of collecting and sorting needed items for UpCycle. Click the link below to volunteer for the morning or afternoon shift.
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