May 2019 From the Desk of the NAASC President Greetings! I hope everyone celebrated Founders Day. I certainly enjoyed the day and all events leading to that special day, including Day of Service, which I spent at the Atlanta Food Bank and the “Say Yes to the White Dress,” event founded by NAASC Membership Chair, the History & Traditions Convocation, featuring Angela Baskerville, C’87, Vice President, Technology Development, AT&T Communications, the Alumnae-Student Lunch with Robyn Young and the Founders Day Sunday Worship Service with a sermon by Rev. Porsha Williams, C’2012. Kudos to the College for honoring Rachel Strickland Cook, C’68 as the Founders Spirit Award winner, Dr. Virginia Davis Floyd, C’73 as the Hall of Fame Award recipient and Naima Porter Sparks as the True Blue awardee. Founders Week was, however, not without bad news: Dr. Donald M. Stewart, Sixth President of Spelman College, passed away. Those of us that attended and/or graduated during the years of his service, had the opportunity of know a groundbreaker who helped increase the College endowment from $9 million to $41 million, established the Computer Science major and minor, launched the Chemistry Department, the Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program, Comprehensive Writing Program, as well as the first Women's Research and Resources Center at a Historically Black College & University. Dr. Stewart was an amazing man with a great personality and big heart. Upon his retirement, NAASC’s admiration for all that he accomplished led to the establishment of the Donald & Isabel Stewart Endowed Student Scholarship. Let all Spelman alumnae remember and appreciate his undaunted leadership and send prayers to his wife, Mrs. Isabel Stewart and family! Lastly, I look forward to seeing reunioners of classes ending in ‘4 and ‘9! Please plan to attend the NAASC Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 11:30 am (see call to meeting below). We have much to accomplish during the meeting, including voting on proposed Constitution/Bylaws amendments, committee reports, installation of officers, and more! The cost is $38, and payment may be made via our website at www.naasc.org or by mail at NAASC, PO Box 42828, Atlanta GA 30311. NAASC Call to Meeting Greetings Members of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College! I am excited to invite you to the Annual Meeting and Luncheon of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC) that will be held in the June Gary Hopps Atrium of Manley College Center at Spelman College, 350 Spelman Lane SW, Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The meeting will commence at 11:30 a.m. sharp. The executive committee has worked hard to prepare an event addressing the Association’s business, showcasing chapter activities nationwide and featuring time sharing in our unique sisterhood. The Annual Meeting is the place where faithful and undaunted sisters meet and reflect on the important work that NAASC does for Spelman! All members are welcome to attend the meeting. The luncheon cost is $38. Payments may be submitted electronically at www.naasc.org or by mail to NAASC, 42828, Atlanta GA 30311. The agenda includes: 1. Roll Call 2. Credentials Report 3. Annual Meeting Appointments and Standing Rules 4. Adoption of the May 19, 2018 Minutes 5. Correspondence 6. President’s and Executive Committee Report 7. Financial Committee Report of the Treasurer 8. Constitution and Bylaws Committee Report (Amendments) 9. Elections Report 10. Installation of Chapters 11. Installation of Officers 12. Unfinished Business and General Orders 13. New Business 14. Announcements 15. Singing of the Spelman Hymn Journal of Sisterhood, May 2019 Any member who wishes to include additional action items must inform the Corresponding Secretary at [email protected] in writing 7 days before the Annual Meeting and Luncheon. Proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws are available on the organization’s website at www.naasc.org. I look forward to seeing you on May 19th! Sincerely, Tara Buckner, President National Alumnae Association of Spelman College NAASC National Nominating Committee Election In accordance with NAASC National Bylaws, the National Nominating Committee shall be elected at the Annual Spring Meeting and Luncheon, on May 18, 2019. The committee shall consist of one representative for each NAASC region and shall be empowered to function for a two-year period (2019- 2021). Time • Two-years (2019-2021), beginning July 1, 2019. Duties of the Committee: • The Nominating Committee is responsible for submitting to the Elections Committee a slate of officers for President-Elect, Corresponding Secretary, Assistant Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and two Members-at-Large by November 15, 2019. • During the second year, the committee is responsible for submitting to the Elections Committee a slate of officers for Recording Secretary, Assistant Recording Secretary and Financial Secretary by November 15, 2020. • Secure from the nominees a voluntary statement of 100 words to be included with the ballot annually. Eligibility: • Current NAASC members of the Nominating Committee • NAASC member cannot be nominated for a national office while serving on this committee. Nominating Process: • Interested members may be nominated from the floor during the meeting. Self-nominations are permitted. • Prior to nominating someone, please secure their willingness to serve, class year, and NAASC region. 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] Birmingham Chapter (AL) The Birmingham chapter focused on sisterhood and service as part of our 2019 Founders Day activities. We attended worship services with Pastor John Baldwin (Morehouse C’2005) & his wife Sophia Huger Baldwin, C’2000, hosted a luncheon (at Dr. Carolyn Bolivar C’1968 restaurant), and enjoyed a mid-week happy hour mixer at a local jazz venue. We also held a diaper drive to support Journal of Sisterhood, May 2019 a local diaper bank and provided outreach to our Birmingham area student through a small gift and encouraging note. Phoenix Chapter (AZ) In celebration of our beloved alma mater, the NAASC Phoenix Chapter held weeklong events to celebrate the 138th celebration of the founding of Spelman College. Our Founders Day Celebration week consisted of many activities as listed below: 1. Service Day: Members from the NAASC Phoenix Chapter participated in a community service event called the Avondale KidsFest with United Way. Local alumnae helped to hand out over 3000 books to the local community of Avondale. 2. Worship Service: In central Phoenix, local alumnae attended Tanner Chapel AME, the oldest African American church in Arizona, for worship and fellowship. Journal of Sisterhood, May 2019 3. Founders Day Brunch: After worship service, the Chapter held Founders Day Brunch at The Larder and the Delta in central Phoenix. Members had the opportunity to mix and mingle in celebration of Founders Day Week. 4. Social/Movie Day: Lastly, the Phoenix Chapter had the wonderful opportunity to partner with the Delta Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and Phoenix AKAarama Foundation Arts Committee for the movie-screening of “Little”. This was a sold-out event. Members were also able to connect with local high school students interested in attending Spelman College. For the 2018-2019 fiscal year the NAASC Phoenix Chapter looks forward to continuing to support the mission the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College. For more information about the chapter, upcoming events, and ways to get involved; please email [email protected] or visit the chapter website https://www.phoenixnaasc.org/ Journal of Sisterhood, May 2019 San Francisco Bay Chapter (CA) San Francisco Bay Area Chapter – Founders Week Activities – Service, Sisterhood & Celebration Service - On April 6th our Chapter participated in Spelman’s Day of Service by sorting and packaging food at the Alameda County Food Bank. Sisterhood – On Founders Day we hosted a Sister’s Soiree Happy Hour at The Payback in Oakland. Celebration – On Sunday, April 14th we worshiped together at Zion AME Church in Palo Alto followed by Brunch at PLaYt Bar & Restaurant. Journal of Sisterhood, May 2019 We were able to gift each Sister with a tea cup made by graduating senior Kai Adura Waller, C’2019. Next Chapter Meeting May 5th followed by a Cinco de Mayo Celebration Jacksonville Chapter (FL) NAASC Jacksonville Chapter celebrated Founders Day with our Day of Service activities on Saturday, April 6th. Chapter members served breakfast at the Clara White Mission (613 W Ashley St, Jacksonville, Journal of Sisterhood, May 2019 FL 32202) from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Immediately following the chapter met at Northwestern Middle School (2100 W 45th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209) as they canvassed the community to obtain signatures to petition the correction of "Spellman Road". On Sunday, April 7th, the chapter worshiped at the North Jacksonville Church of God (7600 Kenya St, Jacksonville, FL 32208) at 11:00 a.m. and had brunch at Juliette’s Bistro (245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202) inside the Omni Hotel. Journal of Sisterhood, May 2019 On April 11th, NAASC Jacksonville Chapter held our fourth session of our Spelman Sister-to-Sister Mentoring Project at the Young Women's Leadership Academy (900 Acorn Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209) at 5:00 p.m. The topic of "Handling Responsibilities & Self-Actualization" was co-facilitated by Chantel M. Bryant, President & Dr. Karimu Smith-Barron. Upcoming events: NAASC Jacksonville Chapter's next meeting will be held on Saturday, May 4th at 10:30 a.m. at the Johnson Family YMCA (5700 Cleveland Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209).