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Journal of Sisterhood, December 2017 December 2017 From the Desk of the NAASC President Tara Buckner, C’87 As members of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College, we proudly speak of our alma mater and our sisterhood. For the past year, as your president, as a Board of Trustees representative, Spelman donor and parent of a current student, I have pondered the meaning of sisterhood: specifically, the Spelman Sisterhood. In my student years, I appreciated my sister political science majors. They were my friends and my competitors. Individually, we worked to present our best academic efforts in class, but when studying, we shared knowledge with each other, somehow understanding that while the environment was competitive, we aspired to help each present her best work. In addition to my academic experience, I was also blessed to make great friendships – all that have lasted the test of time - while living on and later off campus during those four wonderful years. After graduating from Spelman, I flourished under the sisterhood of mentorship from alumnae in our Twin Cities and Detroit chapters. Sisters advised me in many aspects of my life, from navigating graduate school, to employment, marriage and raising children and the importance of giving back. The wisdom I received cannot be quantified! The most interesting thing is that while I received, I also gave back! The most successful relationships are like that. Moreover, relationships that last are built on mutual respect. If I were to identify one key characteristic of a Spelman Woman, it would be her respect for others. It is, by far, one of the things that makes us stand out. As alumnae, we owe it to our legacy to stand as beacons of academic strength, hard work, kindness and service. NAASC should both want and strive to make the world a better place. This requires that we put in more than we receive as well as shunning opportunities to dismantle positive work in favor of unnecessary chaos. We must choose to uplift each other and show the world that the legacy of Spelman alumnae is one of brilliance and kindness. This is what sets the Spelman Sisterhood apart from all others. As you reflect on this holiday season, be sure to reflect upon the wonderful gift of the Spelman experience and living the legacy of sisterhood, service and success! **If you haven’t yet purchased your NAASC Anniversary t-shirt, like the one I am wearing in the photo above, they are available on the Spelman College Bookstore Website: www.bkstr.com/spelmanstore/home The official newsletter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College. JOURNAL OF SISTERHOOD

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Journal of Sisterhood, December 2017

December 2017

From the Desk of the NAASC President Tara Buckner, C’87

As members of the National

Alumnae Association of

Spelman College, we

proudly speak of our alma

mater and our

sisterhood. For the past year,

as your president, as a Board

of Trustees representative,

Spelman donor and parent

of a current student, I have

pondered the meaning of

sisterhood: specifically, the Spelman Sisterhood.

In my student years, I appreciated my sister political

science majors. They were my friends and my

competitors. Individually, we worked to present our

best academic efforts in class, but when studying,

we shared knowledge with each other, somehow

understanding that while the environment was

competitive, we aspired to help each present her

best work. In addition to my academic experience,

I was also blessed to make great friendships – all that

have lasted the test of time - while living on and later

off campus during those four wonderful years.

After graduating from Spelman, I flourished under

the sisterhood of mentorship from alumnae in our

Twin Cities and Detroit chapters. Sisters advised me

in many aspects of my life, from navigating graduate

school, to employment, marriage and raising

children and the importance of giving back. The

wisdom I received cannot be quantified!

The most interesting thing is that while I received, I

also gave back! The most successful relationships

are like that. Moreover, relationships that last are

built on mutual respect. If I were to identify one key

characteristic of a Spelman Woman, it would be her

respect for others. It is, by far, one of the things that

makes us stand out.

As alumnae, we owe it to our legacy to stand as

beacons of academic strength, hard work, kindness

and service. NAASC should both want and strive to

make the world a better place. This requires that we

put in more than we receive as well as shunning

opportunities to dismantle positive work in favor of

unnecessary chaos. We must choose to uplift each

other and show the world that the legacy of

Spelman alumnae is one of brilliance and

kindness. This is what sets the Spelman Sisterhood

apart from all others. As you reflect on this holiday

season, be sure to reflect upon the wonderful gift of

the Spelman experience and living the legacy of

sisterhood, service and success!

**If you haven’t yet purchased your NAASC

Anniversary t-shirt, like the one I am wearing in the

photo above, they are available on the Spelman

College Bookstore Website:

www.bkstr.com/spelmanstore/home

The official newsletter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College.

JOURNAL OF SISTERHOOD

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2017 – 2018 President’s Leadership Webinar Series Free for Members of NAASC

Schedule is subject to change. Updates available at www.naasc.org.

December 17 Our Sister’s Keeper: Look Beneath the Surface -The Rise of Labor and Sex Trafficking

January 28 Something for You…. The American Heart Association Message

February 26 Recent Grad Forum: Career Planning & Debt Management

March 26 Event Planning 101

April 23 Something for the Community…National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

May 28 TBD

Local NAASC Chapter Events & Updates Monthly we feature local NAASC chapter events. This includes upcoming and past (within the previous

month) special events, fundraisers, and chapter meetings. Events MUST be NAASC sponsored. Send

chapter information about upcoming events or photos from past chapter events by the 15th of the month

to [email protected]

Huntsville Chapter (AL)

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On November 5, 2017, the Huntsville Area Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College

(HAC-NAASC) hosted its Fall Information Session for prospective students of North Alabama. This year’s session

welcomed almost 30 students and parents to learn more about our esteemed alma mater and enjoy light

refreshments. Spelman’s southeastern recruiter Allyson Smith facilitated the session, fielding questions ranging

from transferable credits to available extracurricular activities. HAC-NAASC members were also kept abreast of

changes made in the admissions process as well as changes in the 2017-2018 tuition and fees. At the program’s

conclusion, chapter members introduced themselves to the students and parents, and spoke with many

afterwards. This event, amongst others, is part of the chapter's ongoing commitment to encouraging young

women to attend our beloved Spelman College!

Members of the HAC-NAASC, Front Row L-R: Shateka Montague, Tawnya Laughinghouse, LaFreeda Jordan,

Back Row L-R: Rosa Kilpatrick, Gina Jones, Taralyn Caudle, Richele Jordan-Davis, Zacairi Turner, Kimberly Ford

Washington, District of Columbia Chapter (DC)

December 2017 - No general chapter meeting! Holiday Potluck will be held at the home of Sherry McNeill, C'79

on December 9th at 4:00 p.m. in Bowie, MD. Contact [email protected] for address and details.

DC Metro HBCU Alliance Toy Drive on Sunday, December 10th

January 2018

Chapter Meeting will be held on Saturday, Jan 20th at 10:30 a.m. Location is to be determined (TBD).

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Jacksonville Chapter (FL)

NAASC Jacksonville will be once again participating in the annual holiday Adopt-A-Family community service

project with Jacksonville Hubbard House, a local nonprofit actively working to support and house women and

their children who have been victims of domestic violence. How it works: Hubbard House asks families who are

currently under their care to create a wish list which is then shared with the giving community. In the past families

have asked for clothes, household items and of course toys. Sibyl Carley, our annual coordinator, will share the

list with the Chapter and if you are able to give, chapter members can bring their item to the meeting on

the December 9th!

Learn more about Hubbard House here: http://www.hubbardhouse.org/services/

South Florida Chapter (FL) Our Holiday Social for students and alumnae will be on December 9, 2017 in Margate, (Broward County), FL. One

of our chapter scholarship fundraisers this year is to promote selling tickets for the 2018 performances for Alvin

Ailey, the Color Purple and the Bodyguard at the Adrienne Arsht Center (www.arshtcenter.org). Please help

spread the word to those you know in South Florida (or may want to come to Miami for these performances) by

encouraging people to apply our promo code (SISTER) before selecting the date and time for their ticket

performance.

On October 7, 2017, the South Florida Chapter attended the FIU Frost Art

Museum's Steven & Dorothea Green Critics’ Lecture Series to hear Dr.

Johnnetta Betsch Cole, president emerita of Spelman College,

speak. Afterwards, Dr. Cole and Spelman alumnae received a private tour

of the museum.

On October 14, 2017, the chapter hosted its general membership meeting

at Lil Greenhouse Grill in Overtown.

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For those alumnae who could not attend

Homecoming in Atlanta, the South Florida

Chapter hosted a AUC Homecoming

Party in Miami at the N'namdi

Contemporary Art Gallery owned by

Jumaane and Lauren N'Namdi (C'2000) in

Wynwood district of Miami on October 21,

2017.

Tampa Bay Chapter (FL)

Augusta Chapter (GA)

The Augusta Chapter will host their annual Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Party on December 17th at 5:00 pm

at the home of Golden Girls, Mrs. Judith Ruffin. For more information and/or to be added to the chapter’s

newsletter distribution email [email protected]

Columbus Chapter (GA)

Members of the Columbus chapter participated in the 82nd Tuskegee Morehouse Football Classic. Activities

included the Thursday night kick off, the recruitment banquet, the football banquet with Ms. Maroon and White

(a native of Columbus, GA), and Sunday church service.

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Chicago Chapter (IL)

NAASC Chicago Chapter members celebrated the organization's 125th Anniversary throughout the year with a

variety of activities. Taking advantage of balmy weather, we hit the lakefront one morning and worked out for

one hour and twenty-five minutes (1:25) as a group; came together to feed the homeless with the #Hashtag

Lunchbag Chicago program, packing more than 125 lunches on a Saturday morning for individuals living in the

city without food or shelter; partnered with a local church to assemble 250 (125 x 2) backpacks for children

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returning to school without the necessary supplies; and collected more than 125 toiletries to donate to a shelter

for new moms and babies. In 2018, we will close out the quasquicentennial celebration with a book drive for the

Women's Division of the Cook County Department of Corrections. The goal? At least 125 books for their reading

room.

Baton Rouge Chapter (LA)

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Baltimore Chapter (MD) The Baltimore Chapter of NAASC will have a holiday dinner on Saturday, December 9th at 5:00 p.m. It will be

held at My Thai Restaurant located at 323 S. Central Ave. Baltimore, MD 21231.

Columbia Chapter (MD) Please join the NAASC, Columbia, MD Chapter for our annual holiday social on December 10th at 3 p.m. The

event will be held at the home of Alumna Schonay Barnett-Jones. Prospective students, current students, and

alumnae are invited to attend. Scholarship awards winners will be announced at this event. For our hostess'

address or for other details, please email us at [email protected].

Southern Maryland Chapter (MD)

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Detroit Chapter (MI) The SpelHouse Detroit Annual Christmas Party will take place on December 15th from 7 – 11 p.m. at 234 Winder

St., Detroit, MI 48201. $20 Alumni and Friends/Family of Alumni; $10 Current Students (proceeds will benefit both

chapters’ scholarship fund)

Metropolitan Kansas City Chapter (MO)

On Saturday, November 4, 2017 the Metropolitan Kansas City Chapter of NAASC kicked off their year with the

Sister Glow Retreat! This alumnae exclusive event focused on wellness, aligning, and fellowship. Nine alumnae

(c/o '86-'2012) hiked over the mountains and through the woods of the Shawnee Mission Park and concluded

with a meal. Alumnae shared in laughter as they told stories of freshman dorms, SSGA campaigns, and

convocations. The Spelman Sisterhood is truly the gift that keeps giving!

Back Row L-R: Billie Howard Barnes, Toni Myles Alexander, Tuesday Dudley; Middle Two L-R: Shawna Shipley-

Gates, Dana Tippin Cutler; Front Row L-R: Teresa Leggard, Brit'ney Richardson, Madison Williams King, & Ericka

King

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Triangle Chapter (NC) On December 7, 2017 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Bar Louie in Brier Creek, our chapter, along with Morehouse's

chapter, will host our annual SpelHouse Holiday Party. This year we are recognizing our SpelHouse legacy. If you

are a legacy— a child of, sibling of, or family member of a Spelman or Morehouse graduate— and/or sent your

child, sibling, cousin or family member to Spelman or Morehouse we celebrate you and your legacy. The

following is the link for the event on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-spelhouse-holiday-party-

tickets-40173714662.

On October 18th the chapter participated in the NCSSM HBCU College Fair at the North Carolina School of

Science and Mathematics, Durham, NC followed by the Southeast Raleigh College and Career Fair on October

26th. Several interested students stopped by the table and completed information cards at both events.

On October 19th the Triangle chapter hosted an HBCU Mixer at the Carolina Ale House. Attendees enjoyed

great company and great food.

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Northern New Jersey Chapter (NJ)

2017 CASA Holiday Gift Drive!

It's time for NJ Spelman's annual holiday gift drive in support of Essex County CASA! Essex County CASA (Court

Appointed Special Advocates) is an independent, court-authorized, nonprofit organization which works through

professionally trained and supervised volunteers to promote the welfare of foster children in Essex County, NJ.

For over a decade our chapter members have generously provided holiday gifts for CASA's children and we are

hoping for strong participation again this year. Each participating member is requested to provide a wrapped

gift for one or more children, each valued at no more than $25. Where possible, the name, age, and gift

suggestion for a specific child will be provided. Gifts will be collected at our next chapter meeting on Sunday,

December 10th. Can't make it to the meeting? You can still participate by providing a gift card.

If you are interested in participating, please e-mail Julie Wilkerson, C'87 at [email protected] for details.

NJNAASC Reclamation Night

The Northern New Jersey Chapter of NAASC hosted its first annual Reclamation Night on Saturday, October

10th at Echo Tap Bar and Grille. The purpose of the event was to invite more Spelman Alumnae in the New Jersey

area into the fold of sisterhood. Each chapter member was challenged to reach out to a Spelman sister who was

not involved in the chapter and encourage them to come out to reconnect with their Spelman sisters and join

the chapter. The event was a success and we saw 12 new faces! We are looking forward to a great year!

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

The Northern New Jersey Spelman Alumnae Chapter was joined by HBCU NJ Alumni in the fight against Breast

Cancer on October 15th in Newark, NJ. Each year the schools partner to raise funds and awareness at the

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. This year the team met its goal and raised over $1,000. Other schools

represented include Howard University and North Carolina A&T Alumni. We look forward to participating next

year, and continuing to support the fight against Breast Cancer.

New York Chapter (NY) On December 4th, the NY-NAASC, in conjunction with the Alumni Associations of Morehouse College, Howard

University, Hampton University and Florida A&M University will be hosting their annual holiday party.

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On Nov. 4th the NY-NAASC hosted its annual College Prep Program, a free college awareness event for female

and male high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in NYC and the surrounding areas. CPP is an amazing

opportunity for prospective college students to learn more about the college application process, financial aid,

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and more!

CPP Fall 2017 Volunteers: Jess Romeus, Lauren Fleming, Alaina Long, Camille May, Briyyah McClain, Rugiatu Jalloh,

Katherine Eliis, Janina Jeff, and Nkenji Clark. CPP Committee: Alexis Clarke, Jamilah Pitts, Quamisha "Misha"

Desroches, SueWayne Burke, Jasmine Sanders, Tashay Pratt, Shaka Phillips, and Arri Shelton Edwards.

Westchester Chapter (NY) The Westchester Chapter of the NAASC hosted an HBCU seminar, as part of the Guidance Expo 2017, sponsored

by the Westchester Putnam College Conferences, Inc. It was held Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the

Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY, and was titled "HBCUs - A Viable Option". 41 area guidance

counselors attended the interactive session and received valuable information on the history, current relevance,

and enduring importance of HBCUs. Alumni from Spelman, Morehouse, FAMU, Hampton, and Howard, who live

and/or work in the Westchester community, shared their HBCU experiences and insights. The chapter has

received several requests for visits to high schools since the presentation. It was a great success!

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The picture includes (l to r) Stacey Weston-Azim c/o '88, Joy Bailey-Bryant, Aminata Sow, Nicole Davis, Chris Allen,

Nicole Allen c/o '01.

Cleveland Chapter (OH) Cleveland Chapter has begun its 2017-2018 calendar year with newly elected chapter officers, reclaimed

alumnae as well as recent graduates from the C'2017. We are encouraged by the enthusiasm and energy that

is brought to our meetings, events and activities.

Our calendar year began with supportive planning and attendance at college fairs. Cleveland met our new

region recruiter from Spelman, Jasmine Jones C'2017. Jasmine's presentation was engaging and filled with

information perspective students wanted to hear as well as their parents.

The chapter participated in Cancer Awareness month activities that celebrated survivors. We look forward to

Stroke Prevention Awareness events/activities that we will assist in bringing forth critical needed health

information. We are also continuing our awareness of healthy habits/obesity & its effects, engaging in physical

activity as well as healthy meal planning.

We are looking forward to our current students returning home as well as reaching out to alumnae for the holidays,

embracing the fellowship across generations. Fundraising is at the forefront of our immediate events. We will

collaborate with two restaurants "eating for scholarship dollars". Stay tuned for more to come. The Cleveland,

Ohio Chapter would like to send out Happy Holidays to All this season.

Philadelphia Chapter (PA) The Philadelphia Chapter is pleased to announce its Annual SpelHouse Ugly Sweater Party on Saturday,

December 16, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Admission cost includes

food and refreshments. There will be a prize for best Ugly Sweater. Proceeds of the event support our local

scholarship program. Donations are always appreciated. Please email [email protected] for party

location and ticket information.

December Service Project: Adopt-a-Family at H.E.L.P. We are requesting local alumnae commit to purchase or

donate towards the wish list of a family in need in the Philadelphia area by our Chapter meeting on Saturday,

December 9, 2017. Please use the link to the registry for the gifts http://tgt.gifts/NAASCPhilly. On Thursday, Dec.

21, 2017, we will hand deliver the gifts to the family we have adopted.

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Left to right pictured are Spelman Alumnae: Nakea Fuller, Michelle Rodgers and Jasmine Sadat at the Malcolm

Bernard HBCU College Fair held at the School District of Philadelphia on November 15, 2017.

Left to right pictured are Spelman Alumnae: Tahira Tyler, Angela Harrell, Camille Murphy, J'Vawnna Bell, Ashley

Gobert, Natalie Bargeron, Asali Carter and Diamond Daughter Elizabeth Warrick at the November 11, 2017

Chapter meeting at the historic Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church.

Northern Virginia Chapter (VA)

December- Holiday Social/Holiday giving with Artemis House and Bethany House, Saturday, December 16th

from 4 – 7 p.m. Location: Hope Hill Crossing Clubhouse, 15018 Spriggs Tree Lane, Woodbridge, VA 22193

Please be sure to sign-up to donate items for Artemis House

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C44A9AC2BA5FA7-artemis1 and Bethany House

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C44A9AC2BA5FA7-bethany

January- Chapter Meeting on Sunday, January 14, 2018

Immediately after the meeting, the chapter will be packing fifty (50) lunches for Street People’s Assistance

Network. The bagged lunches will be delivered on January 15, 2018 for the MLK Day of Service.

Please be sure to sign-up to donate needed grocery items -

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C44A9AC2BA5FA7-mlkday

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NAASC Regional Updates Great Minds. Great Sisterhood. The Great Lakes Region!

NAASC Far West Regional Leadership Meeting Convenes in Las Vegas The Far West Regional Leadership Meeting was held in Las Vegas at the Aria Hotel in October. The meeting

brought together Executive Committee members from California, Arizona, Washington and Arizona. The purpose

of the Leadership meeting was to identify the roles of the Executive Committee and advocate for membership

in the region. Tina Shelton, Acting Far West Regional Coordinator, states: “The Far West demographic for Spelman

College alumnae is growing leaps and bounds! We are showing strong growth from this region and we need to

establish a presence and continue to serve the Sisterhood. We will charter or reactivate 3 Chapters (Phoenix,

San Diego-Inland Empire and Sea-Tac) and provide guidance for 2 more (Sacramento and Las Vegas) in 2018

and continue the combined efforts. In addition, the signature event for LA, Rhapsody in Art Jazz Brunch, will have

a Leadership Symposium this year hosted by the Far West region and we will see increased attendance. It is a

great time in the West!”

Conference attendees included:

Tara Buckner, President NAASC; Tina Shelton, Winde

Toney, Alana Mathews Arcurio (Bay Area); Sabrina

McBride, Deborah Burns Boone, GeDa’ Jones Herbert,

Tobi Shannon (Sea-Tac); Denise Swingler Sweet

(Denver); Maria Wright, Belinda Daughrity (LA); Maria

Maxie Whitfield (San Diego-Inland Empire); and

Gaybrielle Gant (Phoenix).

Southeast Regional Conference Register Now for the Southeast Regional Conference!! Register at naasc-southeast.org and spread the word

about the 2018 SE Regional NAASC conference. Special early bird price of $125.00 for NAASC members until Dec

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31, 2017 ($150 for non-NAASC members). Everyone who registers by 12/31/17 will be placed in a drawing to win

one of four Spelman swag bags. NAASC Members and Spelman Alumnae invited!

Join Your Local NAASC Chapter!! Are you looking to connect with alumnae in your local area? Join your local NAASC Chapter and attend local

NAASC events. This month, local chapters have included information, so you can connect with your Spelman

Sisters locally. Make sure to also view the “Upcoming Local Events” section of the newsletter to see what your

local chapter has planned. Recent graduates and graduate school students, connect with Spelman alumnae

in your area and build your network!

Huntsville

(AL)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: 3rd Sunday

Meeting Location: varies – email for details

Membership Contact Person: Zacairi Turner, President,

[email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $75

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Los Angeles

(CA)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: 2nd Sunday

Meeting Location: varies – email for details

Membership Contact Person: Belinda Daughrity, Chapter President,

[email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $40

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/NAASCLosAngeles

Twitter Address: https://twitter.com/naascla

Instagram Address: www.instagram.com/naasclosangeles/

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Jacksonville

(FL)

Meeting Frequency: See dates below

Meeting Dates: 12/9/2017, 1/15/2018, 3/10/2018, 4/15/2018, 6/2/2018

Meeting Location: rotating – Dallas Graham Library

Membership Contact Person: Tia Keitt, [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $35

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/NAASC.jax

South Florida

(FL)

Meeting Frequency: Quarterly

Meeting Dates: January 20, April 8 (Founders Day Annual Meeting)

Meeting Location: TBD, meetings and activities rotate between the three

counties of South Florida

Membership Contact Person: Erica Wright, President

[email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $50

Chapter Email Address / website: [email protected] /

www.sfnaasc.org

Facebook

Address: www.facebook.com/sfcnaascallthatjazzscholarshipfundraiser

National Alumnae Association of Spelman College, South Florida Chapter

(closed group for South Florida alumnae)

Twitter Address: https://twitter.com/NAASC_SoFl

Additional Notes / Info: We have quarterly meeting and additional events

throughout the year. Our annual fundraiser is scheduled for June 24.

Athens

(GA)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: 1st Saturday of each month @ 10 AM or Conference Call

Meeting Location: Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens,

GA

Membership Contact Person & email address: Kisha Bailey/Tiara Smith

[email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $35.00

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Address: National Alumnae Association of Spelman College

Athens Georgia Chapter

Additional Notes / Info: We invite all Spelman Alumnae who are completing

advanced degrees at UGA to join us as well!

Columbus

(GA)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: Varies

Meeting Location: Varies

Membership Contact Person: Angel Chaney - [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $25

Chapter Email Address / Website: [email protected]

Decatur

(GA)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: 2nd Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Meeting Location: Oakhurst Medical Center, 5582 Memorial Drive Stone

Mountain, GA 30083

Membership Contact Person: [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $35

Chapter Email Address / Website: [email protected] /

http://www.naasc-decatur.org

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/Naasc-Decatur-Chapter-

166556926727749/

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Twitter Address: https://twitter.com/NAASCDecatur

Chicago

(IL)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: 2nd Saturday (except for April for Founders Day Celebration)

Meeting Location: varies – see newsletter and/or website

Membership Contact Person: Adrienna Edwards

Cook, [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $50 (special discounts offered to recent alumnae and

Golden Girls/Diamond Daughters)

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Chapter Mailing Address: PO Box 6729, Chicago, IL 60680

Chapter Website: www.NAASC-Chicago.org

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/NAASCChicago

Twitter Address: www.twitter.com/NAASCChicago

Instagram Address: www.instagram.com/naasc_chicago

Additional Notes/Info: Our meetings are child friendly! We also welcome

prospective and current students (and their parents) to visit one of our

meetings. Lunch is served after each meeting. Check out our website, social

media channels, or e-newsletter for constant updates and announcements.

Boston Area

(MA)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: varies

Meeting Location: varies

Membership Contact Person: Shironda White [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $20.17 (C’2017); $25 (C’2013 – 2016); $50 (all other

classes)

Chapter Email Address / Website: [email protected] /

http://naascboston.weebly.com

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/SpelmanBoston

Columbia (MD)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: Third Saturday of every month

Meeting Location: Varies

Membership Contact Person & email address: Lasheka Brown

Bassey, [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $50

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Address: https://www.facebook.com/NAASCColumbia

Twitter Address: https://twitter.com/naasccolumbiamd

Instagram Address: www.instagram.com/naasccolumbiamaryland

Additional Notes / Info: Chapter

Website: http://naasccolumbiamaryland.org/

Southern

Maryland

(MD)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: 3rd Sunday

Meeting Location: Varies

Membership Contact Person: Diya Wynn [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $50

Chapter Email Address: [email protected] Facebook

Address: www.facebook.com/groups/naascsouthernmarylandchapter

Twitter Address: https://twitter.com/naascsouthernmd

Instagram Address: www.instagram.com/naascsouthernmd/

Metro Kansas

City (MO)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: 2nd Saturday at 11am

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Meeting Location: Central Library, 14 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO

64105, Room 312

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $35

Chapter Email Address / Website: [email protected] /

www.naasckc.wixsite.com/website

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/kcnaasc

Instagram Address: www.instagram.com/kcnaasc

Additional Notes: Use #KCSpelman to be featured on our social media

pages.

St. Louis

Metropolitan

(MO)

Meeting Frequency: Every other month

Meeting Dates: 4th Saturday

Meeting Location: Varies

Membership Contact Person: Terry Plain [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $35 students and retirees / $50 regular

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/stlnaasc

Mississippi

(MS)

Meeting Frequency: Quarterly

Meeting Dates: 3rd Sunday

Meeting Location: Jackson Medical Mall

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $35

Membership Contact Person: Shalon Love Wansley [email protected]

Chapter Email Address / Website: [email protected]

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/naasc.chapter

Additional Notes / Info: Meetings are held in the Medical Mall’s common

area in September, March and June. The December meeting location is TBD.

Charlotte (NC)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: 4th Saturday of Every month

Meeting Location: Varies

Membership Contact Person & email address: Melanie Jones, President

[email protected]

Local Dues Amount: $50, $25 recent grads

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Address: NAASC Charlotte Chapter

Triangle

(NC)

Meeting Frequency: Every other month (1/15/2018, 3/20/2018, 5/15/2018)

Meeting Dates: 3rd Tuesday from 7 – 8 p.m.

Meeting Location: Southwest Regional Library and South Regional Library,

Durham, NC (based on availability)

Membership Contact Person: Winema Jackson

[email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $30

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Chapter Mailing Address: PO Box 1925, Durham, NC 27702

Winston-Salem

(NC)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: 3rd Friday

Meeting Location: varies and are determined at the prior meeting

Membership Contact Person: President, Pam Pryor

Grace [email protected]; Treasurer, Alison Ashe-

Card [email protected]; Secretary, Ladessa

Cunningham [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $30

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Chapter Email Address: Direct email inquiries to one of the officers listed

above

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/NAASCWSNC

Northern New

Jersey

(NJ)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: 2nd Sunday

Meeting Location: varies

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $50

Chapter Email Address / Website: [email protected] /

www.naascnj.org

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/NJSpelman

Twitter Address: https://twitter.com/NJSpelmanAlumna

Instagram Address: www.instagram.com/naasc_nj/

New York City

(NY)

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/NYNAASC

Twitter Address: https://twitter.com/NY_NAASC

Instagram Address: www.instagram.com/ny_naasc/

Additional Notes / Info: Use the hashtag #SpelmanInTheCity to be

featured on our social media accounts!

Westchester

(NY)

Meeting Frequency: Every other month

Meeting Dates: 2nd Saturday

Meeting Location: varies

Membership Contact Person: Nicole Allen [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: n/a

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Address: www.facebook.com/WestchesterNYNAASC

Twitter Address: https://twitter.com/WCNY_NAASC

Instagram Address: www.instagram.com/wcny_naasc/

Additional Notes / Info: Our meetings are child friendly!

Cleveland

(OH)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Dates: 3rd Saturday, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm

Meeting Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 1623 Stokes Blvd.

Membership Contact Person: Kathy Watson, Chapter President,

[email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $50

Chapter Email Address/Website: www.naasccleveland.org

Face book Address: NAASC-Cleveland Chapter

https://www.facebook.com/pg/NAASC-Cleveland-Chapter-186846516430

Instagram Address: www.instagram.com/naasccleveland

Twitter: www.twitter.com/naasccleveland

Memphis

(TN)

Meeting Frequency: Quarterly

Meeting Dates: Contact chapter for meeting date

Meeting Location: Contact chapter for meeting location

Membership Contact Person: Leetra Harris, [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $25

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Address: https://www.facebook.com/MemSpelmanAlumnae

Twitter Address: https://twitter.com/MemphisNAASC

Additional Notes / Info: Our meetings are kid friendly! Interested alumnae

can also complete this form and we will add them to our email distribution

list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rbk0EV19KX3DSELMtSkOsaFVC_3yRIi

HGBB17rKSit4/edit?usp=sharing

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Metro

Richmond (VA)

Meeting Frequency: Bimonthly odd months (January, March, May, July,

September, November)

Meeting Dates: 3rd Saturday

Meeting Location: Varies (local libraries, Spelman Sisters homes, churches)

Membership Contact Person & email address: Patricia A.

Jones, [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $50 regular membership; $25 recent graduates

Chapter Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Address: Metro Richmond NAASC

Northern

Virginia (VA)

Meeting Frequency: Every other month starting in September

Meeting Dates: 2nd Sunday / 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: varies

Membership Contact Person: Natalie Bailey - [email protected]

National Dues Amount: $50

Local Dues Amount: $25

Chapter Website Address: www.naascnova.org

Facebook Address: National Alumnae Association of Spelman College: Northern

Virginia

Twitter Address: https://twitter.com/NAASCNova

Instagram Address: www.instagram.com/naascnova/

Additional Notes / Info: Our meetings are child friendly!