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JOURNAL OF SISTERHOOD
The official newsletter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College.
October 2018
A Message from the NAASC President
Tara L. Buckner, C’87, NAASC President
Greetings Sisters!
October is upon us and we all know what that means…Homecoming! This is the time
when we come together and forget how many years we’ve been gone from school.
We get to campus, we are just happy to see each other and reconnect. I am looking
forward to seeing all of you!
October is also important, because it is the month before we exercise our right to vote!
On September 15th, I reposted a tribute made by Jack and Jill of America,
Incorporated to the Birmingham Four Little Girls killed in 1963. I always make time to reflect on what the
sacrifices of these four young girls on my ability to walk into my polling place and cast a vote. It is
important that we remember their sacrifices as well as others in pursuit of civil rights, and the best way to
do that is to exercise our right to vote.
I encourage each and every Spelman Sister to be sure to be registered to vote in the November election.
I have asked NAASC chapter presidents to be sure to remind the students from their areas to be registered
for elections in their respective states or to be registered in Georgia by October 9th. Finally, be sure to
review the information in this newsletter as it pertains to Homecoming events and deadlines for NAASC
Awards submissions and NAASC Nominations.
Profile of the NAASC Membership
Joy Smith, C’88 -Membership Committee Chairperson
The one thing Spelman alumnae have in common is their undying love for Spelman
College. This devotion begins freshman week and it lasts throughout a lifetime. The
membership profile of the NAASC reflects this lifetime devotion to Spelman College
which is the only organization that represents the unique concerns of Spelman
alumnae.
The graphs below provide a snapshot of the membership body for the 2016-2017
Membership year and the 2017-2018 Membership year. It is never too late or too
early to get involved. Go to www.naasc.org to find a local chapter and pay
dues.
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Life Members
** There are 816 members classified as life members. This figure includes members paying on life installments.
The Class of 1990 represents the largest number of lifetime members.
Regular Members: 2016-2017 Membership Year
** There were 890 regular members of the NAASC during the 2016-2017 membership year. The Class of 2016
represented the class with the largest numbers of members.
Regular Members: 2017-2018 Membership Year
** There were 851 members of the NAASC during the 2017-2018 membership year. We must find a way to retain
our youngest members. There was a drop from 180 members during the 2016-2017 year to 134 members during
the 2017-2017 membership year. The Class of 1990 represented the class with the largest number of members.
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Please Note: We have several membership cards that have not been claimed. Membership cards will be
sent to chapters in an effort to keep the cost of mailing cards to individual members at a minimum.
Members that do not belong to chapters may collect their cards during homecoming. Also, the name on
your card matches what we have in our database, please be sure to update your information for
membership and voting privileges.
Meet the 2017 – 2018 NAASC Executive Committee!
The National Alumnae Association is governed by the Executive Committee. The Committee is made
up of both elected and appointed officers. This month we feature the elected officers!
Tara Leigh Buckner, C’87
Position: President
Local NAASC Chapter: Atlanta
Major at Spelman: Political Science
Degrees: B.A., M.P.A.
Current Employer: Better Family Life, Incorporated
Spouse: Aaron N. Swain (Morehouse C’86)
Children: Mauryn Buckner-Swain, Meridian Buckner-Swain C’2020
Contact: president@naasc.org
Keva Wright Berry, C’79
Position: President Elect
Major at Spelman: Music Performance
Degrees: B.A., M.Ed. (Management)
Current Employer: University of Southern Maine
Spouse: Lemuel Berry, Jr.
Children: Lemuel Berry III, Cyrus James Berry, Kyla Marshell (C’2008)
Contact: president-elect@naasc.org
Husniyah Lateefah Dent Bradley, C’97
Position: Recording Secretary
Local NAASC Chapter: Minneapolis – St. Paul
Major at Spelman: Chemistry
Degree(s): B.S., J.D.
Spouse: Charles R. Bradley, Jr.
Contact: recordingsecretary@naasc.org
Veronica Gale Leonard, C’87
Position: Assistant Recording Secretary
Local NAASC Chapter: Southern Maryland
Major at Spelman: Computer Science
Degrees: B.S., M.S.
Current Employer: Lockheed Martin Corporation
Children: Anthony Murray, II, Tyler Murray, Alexis Murray
Contact: assistantrecordingsecretary@naasc.org
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Rhonda Waller Ph.D., C’91
Position: Corresponding Secretary
Local NAASC Chapter: Decatur, GA
Major at Spelman: Sociology
Degrees: B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Current Employer: The Bizzell Group / Montgomery College (MD)
Children: Kai Adura Waller, C’2019
Contact: correspondingsecretary@naasc.org
Daria Valentine, Ed.D., C’2000
Position: Assistant Corresponding Secretary
Local NAASC Chapter: Southern Maryland
Major at Spelman: Biology
Degrees: B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Current Employer: Prince George’s County Public Schools
Spouse: Curtis C. Valentine (Morehouse C’2000)
Children: Curtis and Ivy
Contact: assistantcorrespondingsecretary@naasc.org
Stacee Utsey, C’85
Position: Financial Secretary
Local NAASC Chapter: Atlanta
Major at Spelman: Computer Science
Degrees: B.S., M.A.
Current Employer: Berry & Associates
Children: DeAnna Horton
Contact: financial@naasc.org
Sheryl “Sherry” McNeil, C’79
Position: Treasurer
Local NAASC Chapter: Washington, DC
Major at Spelman: Sociology
Degrees B.A., M.B.A.
Current Employer: Perspecta
Contact: treasurer@naasc.org
Cassandra Morgan, C’82
Position: Assistant Treasurer
Local NAASC Chapter: Washington, DC
Major at Spelman: Health Science
Degrees B.S.
Current Employer: Change Healthcare
Contact: assistanttreasurer@naasc.org
Next month we will feature the elected regional officers and appointed officers.
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Get Out the Vote!
Upcoming NAASC Events & Updates
SpelHouse Professional Development Symposiums
This year, NAASC will partner with the Morehouse College National Alumni Association (MCNAA) to
host four Professional Development Symposiums. These events will be for members of NAASC and
MCNAA and will cover a range of topics including workshops on basic career development,
executive-in-transition, and entrepreneurship as well as providing participants other “tools” for job-
seeking. The targeted areas are Atlanta, DC/Maryland/Virginia, Chicago and New York. These events
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will be held in four cities across the country. If you are interest in working one on or more of these
events, contact NAASC President Tara L. Buckner at president@naasc.org.
NAASC National Elections 2019 – Open Positions
The following positions are open for the 2018 NAASC National Elections. These positions would serve
NAASC for fiscal years 2019 - 2021:
▪ Recording Secretary
▪ Assistant Recording Secretary
▪ Financial Secretary
Responsibilities for each position are as follows:
Section 5. Recording Secretary
A. The Recording Secretary shall take careful and authentic notes of the proceedings of the
meetings as a basis for preparing the minutes.
B. She shall present the minutes for the Executive Committee, no later than sixty (60) days following
and Executive Committee meeting or Annual Meeting, for correction and approval; enter any
corrections approved by the members in the minute book; and attest by her signature the
approved minutes as the official record of the Association with the date of approval.
C. She shall present to the President within two weeks of the meeting, a list of action items from
each Executive Committee meeting and each annual meeting for immediate transmittal to the
members of the Executive Committee.
D. She shall bring to each meeting the minute book, a copy of the constitution and bylaws, a list of
the executive committee members, a list of standing and special committees, and a copy of
the parliamentary authority adopted by the Association.
E. She shall search the minutes for information requested by the officers or members.
F. She shall assist the President in the preparation of the order of business to be considered at each
meeting.
G. She shall preserve all records, reports, and official documents of the Association except those
specifically assigned to the custody of others.
H. She shall provide the chairperson of each special committee with a list of her committee
members, a copy of the motion referring the subject to the committee, and instructions and
other documents that may be useful.
I. She shall provide the chairperson of each standing committee with a copy of all proposals
referring to it, instructions, or materials that may be useful.
J. She shall be responsible for maintaining a complete set of all forms developed and utilized by
the association in the office of NAASC.
Section 6. Assistant Recording Secretary
A. The Assistant Recording Secretary, in the absence or incapacity of the Recording Secretary,
assumes the duties of the Recording Secretary.
B. She shall perform those duties of the Association as directed by the President.
Section 8. Financial Secretary
A. The Financial Secretary shall keep the official record of all monies collected.
B. She shall keep the membership list for each fiscal year.
C. She shall assist the Treasurer in the preparation of financial reports to the Association.
D. She shall be a member of the Finance Committee.
E. She shall assist the Credentials Committee in validating memberships.
F. She shall keep files of all communication pertaining to financial matters.
The deadline for submitting nominations will be Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Nominating materials are
located on page 17 of this newsletter and may be requested from the Nominating Committee Chair by
email. Submit inquiries or nominations to Marian S. Jordan C’67, NAASC Nominating Committee Chair at
jordanmarian@yahoo.com
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2018 – 2019 NAASC Awards Nomination Announcement
The NAASC Executive Committee is accepting nominations for the prestigious NAASC Awards, which will
be presented during the 2019 Reunion True Blue Gala on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Award recipients must
be present at the True Blue Gala to receive the award. If you would like to nominate an alumna for the
Merit, Hall of Fame or Young Alumna award, please return the completed nomination form to Awards
Committee Chair, Margaret Dismond Martin at awards@naasc.org by Wednesday, October 31, 2018. The
award criteria and nomination form can be found on pages 18 and 19 of this newsletter.
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 correspondingsecretary@naasc.org
DC Metro Chapter (DC)
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South Florida Chapter (FL)
South Florida HBCU picnic and Student Sendoff
Augusta Chapter (GA)
Photos from the July 29th Back to School Social for Spelman and Morehouse students. The Chipotle
Fundraiser took place on Saturday, August 11th. We received 30% of proceeds of food purchased
between 4-8 pm. Our 1st Meeting of the 2018-2019 year, Saturday September 8th.
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The 5th Annual Greater Augusta HBCU 5K, which took
place on Saturday, September 15th. Alumni from
Morehouse and Spelman were there to show support
and participate in the 5k.
Decatur Chapter (GA)
The NAASC Decaur Chapter Spelman College china tea cups are STILL AVAILABLE for purchase at
http://www.naasc-decatur.org/teacups.html The adult tea cup and saucer set is $20 plus the cost of
shipping and the children’s cup and saucer set is $15 plus the cost of shipping. Tea cups will also be
available for purchase at all of the upcoming events listed below. All proceeds benefit the Decatur
Chapter Scholarships.
Adult Set Children’s Set
The October Chapter meeting will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 10:30am. Meetings are held
every 2nd Saturday of the month in the community conference room at Oakhurst Medical Center, 5582
Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. We’d love to see you there!
Chicago Chapter (IL)
Chicago Chapter of NAASC held its first general body meeting on September 8th. Many sisters showed up
and showed out by signing up for committees, paying both national and local dues, and sipping on
mocktails in sisterhood.
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Columbia Chapter (MD)
The National Alumnae Association of Spelman College, Columbia, Maryland Chapter will participate in
the
Susan G Komen Maryland Race for the Cure on Saturday, October 13, 2018, 6950 Columbia Gateway
Dr., Columbia, MD. The Chapter will partner with Penny’s Pink Power Foundation as Team Spelman
Warriors in the 2018 Maryland Susan G Komen Race for the Cure.
The Columbia MD’s chapter goal is to support the mission of both foundations - to save lives by meeting
the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure
breast cancer (the Susan G. Komen Foundation), and to change the way society approaches cancer
care and lymphedema management by supporting the immediate access to rehabilitation and early
Journal of Sisterhood, October 2018prevention for lymphedema (Penny’s Pink Power). Penny Vanderhorst, C’1974, was a longtime member
of the NAASC, Columbia, MD Chapter. She lost her battle with breast cancer on November 16, 2017.
If you are living in the Columbia, Maryland area, the chapter invites you to join us in the Race to help the
fight against Breast Cancer. Place the link below in your browser; when on the page, scroll down and click
on the "Join our Team" button to register.
Walk with Team Spelman Warriors.
http://maryland.info-komen.org/goto/spelmanwarriors
Unable to walk in the Race? Help the chapter meet its Race goal of $5000: Donations can be made
through our team page on the Maryland Susan G. Komen site and/or donations can be made to Penny's
Pink Power Foundation. Click on the gofundme link below.
Penny's Pink Power
http://gofundme.com/pennyspinkpower
Triangle Chapter (NC)
Due to Hurricane Florence, our first General Body meeting of the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year (9/18/18) was
canceled. A rescheduled date and time TBD. The safety of our Sisters comes first.
Our chapter participated in Belk Charity Day. a chapter fundraiser, on August 25, 2018. Prenessa Lowery is
the coordinator of this event.
Our chapter hosted a SpelHouse Triangle Networking Happy Hour on August 24 at Level 7 Rooftop Bar -
AC Hotel Raleigh. Area alumnae enjoyed each other's company, live music, and delicious food at this
event.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/12535205585/
Twitter: @NAASCTriangleNC
Instagram: NAASCTriangleNC
Email: SpelmanTriangle@gmail.com
New York Chapter (NY)
NYC Alumnae at the NY-NAASC Happy Hour with the Morehouse Manhattan Alumni Association and
SunTrust on September 26th.
Journal of Sisterhood, October 2018Top row: Unknown Spelman Sister, Monia Johnson C’2009, Tamisha Baako-Boafo C’2000, T. Shyvonne Stewart C’2005, Denise
Johnson C’2004. Bottom row: Anita Sheares C’2014, Camille May C’2016, TeErra Johnson C’2013
Westchester Chapter (NY)
The Westchester Chapter of the NAASC is
excited to announce co-sponsorship of "An
Evening with Alice Walker" at New Rochelle
High School, on October 10th, at 7pm, in
New Rochelle, NY. General admission tickets
are $50. The first 15 to be purchased will
include seating in the Spelman designated
section. Please use this link to
register https://goo.gl/VnCDs7, note
"Spelman" as the organization, and send the
chapter a copy of your receipt
at westchester-ny@naasc.org. We are
looking forward to seeing you
there! Everyone will receive a signed copy
of her new book!
Journal of Sisterhood, October 2018Philadelphia Chapter (PA)
Following the 1st chapter meeting of the fiscal year which occurred on Saturday Sep 8, we are excited to
announce and welcome new E-Board members Ashley Gobert c’2013 (Financial Secretary) and Taqiyya
Thomas c’2014 (Corresponding Secretary)!
1From left to right: Connie Boswell, Mironda Sneed-Spruill, Lateefah Strickland, Yvette Bradford, Ashley Gobert, J'vawnna Bell, Asali Carter, Taqiyya
Thomas and Elizabeth Warrick. Not pictured: A Nicole Phillips
NAASC Philadelphia is looking for local PA/NJ volunteers to help get out the vote. Volunteers will engage
with current Spelman students, local alumnae and if they choose, other Philadelphia residents on how
and when to register and on absentee balloting. Contact us for more information.
Our next chapter meeting will be held Saturday October 13, 2018 from 10am – noon at the Northwest
Regional Library in Germantown.
Keep up with us on Facebook (NAASC Philadelphia), Twitter (@NAASCPhila), IG (@NAASCPhila) or on
naascphiladelphia.org. Pay chapter dues or donate on Venmo (@Philly-NAASC).
Keep up with us on Facebook (NAASC Philadelphia), Twitter (@NAASCPhila) or on naascphiladelphia.org.
Pay chapter dues or donate on Venmo (@Philly-NAASC).
Northern Virginia Chapter (VA)
Join the Northern Virginia chapter on October 13th for our Mix and
Mingle event.
This will be a great opportunity to reconnect with local Alumnae and
join the chapter. Be sure to visit our website and social media pages
for more details.
Website: www.naascnova.org
Facebook: National Alumnae Association of Spelman College:
Northern Virginia
Twitter: @NaascNova
Instagram: naascnova
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Journal of Sisterhood, October 2018SpelHouse Homecoming 2018
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2018 CANDIDATE PROFILE FORM
Nominations for the Positions of:
Recording Secretary Assistant Recording Secretary Financial Secretary
Service Commencing: 2019
Instructions:
▪ Please complete this candidate profile section and include a 100 Word Voluntary Statement.
▪ One Candidate Profile Form and one Voluntary Statement per each office for which nominee is to be
considered.
▪ Submit electronically to: NAASC Nominating Committee Chairperson at nominations@naasc.org by
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 11:59 p.m.
Name:
Class Year:
Yes, I am currently an NAASC Member and was a member during the 2017-2018 Program Year:
Office of Interest:
Current NAASC Office, committee(s) or leadership position(s) (attach additional sheet if necessary):
Recent NAASC office, committee or leadership position:
Relevant community leadership or service roles:
Relevant professional experience or competencies:
**Attach your 100-Word Voluntary Statement**
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