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M AY 1 4 - 1 7
2020 SISTERHOOD
MAGIC
Reunion
REUNION
2020
Our Hearts to Thine-
®
M AY 1 4 - 1 7 W E ARE EXCITED TO INVITE
2020
ALUMNAE IN CLASSES
ENDING IN 0 AND 5 HOME TO
SPELMAN FOR REUNION 2020.
Reunion
THIS BROCHURE WILL PROVIDE YOU
WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION
TO MAKE YOUR PLANS TO ATTEND.
EVERY RETURN TO YOUR
BELOVED ALMA MATER RECALLS
YOUR FIRST SPECIAL SPELMAN JOURNEY.
REUNION IS A TIME TO REMEMBER,
RECONNECT AND REJOICE—
Our Hearts to Thine-
SISTERHOOD MAGIC
2 | SPELMAN COLLEGE REUNION
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S O N YO U R R E U N I O N !
When alumnae leave Spelman’s gates, we are thankful that they stay connected over the years
through contributions of their time, talent and treasure. As you prepare to celebrate all that
you have accomplished with your sisters in May, know that consistent alumnae support is the
engine that drives Spelman. In celebration of 13 years of the alumnae campaign for giving,
Every Woman. . . Every Year, we invite you to make a Spelman reunion gift today as you prepare
for Sisterhood Magic!
WAY S TO G I V E
Gifts Online
www.spelman.edu/makeagift
Gifts by Phone
Call 1-866-512-1690 during normal business hours (ET).
Gifts by Mail
Using the enclosed envelope, send your check or money order
to the following address:
Spelman College
Division of Institutional Advancement
350 Spelman Lane, Box 1303
Atlanta, GA 30314
The following award categories are announced during the True Blue Gala:
• Every Woman…Every Year! Class Participation goes to the top 3 classes with the highest
participation between July 1, 2015 and the reunion giving deadline (see below). In order to count
for class participation, the gift must be an outright gift from the reunioning alumna.
• Reunion 2020 Class Gift is awarded to the top 3 classes with the largest total amount between
July 1, 2015 and the reunion giving deadline. This amount will include all cash, check, credit
card, EFT/RCC, payroll, online gifts, soft credit and gifts in honor or in memory of a reunioning
alumna. Alumnae who are 70.5 years or older with estate/planned gifts are included in this
category if it was documented with the Office of Planned Giving between July 1, 2015 and Friday,
April 24, 2020. Documentation must be received to the Office of Planned Giving no later than
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 2 pm ET.
In order for gifts to count for True Blue Gala announcements, all gifts must be received to the
College by the reunion giving deadline of Friday, May 15, 2020 at 2 pm ET.
Visit www.spelman.edu/giving for more details or contact Doris Pierce-Hardy, Assistant Director
of Annual Giving, at dpierceh@spelman.edu or (404) 270-6417.
Interested in making a planned gift for your reunion? Contact Shenika Swan, JD, MBA at
sswan@spelman.edu or (404) 270-5085. Visit www.spelmanlegacy.org for more information.
MAY 14-17, 2020 |3
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
H T H U R S D AY , M AY 1 4 H H F R I DAY , M AY 1 5 H
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MUSEUM OF FINE ART REUNION REGISTRATION
OPEN HOUSE Manley College Center, Upper Concourse
Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D
Academic Center, First Floor DIAMOND DAUGHTER & GOLDEN GIRL
“Theaster Gates: Black Image Corporation” CLASS OF 1970 REGISTRATION
explores the legacy of the Johnson Publishing Manley College Center, Board Room
Company archive. In this participatory Special registration and gathering room for
exhibition, visitors will be encouraged to classes 1940-1965 and the 2020 Golden Girl
freely handle this extensive visual archive Class of 1970.
and invited to engage directly with these
compelling and varied representations of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Black women. YOUTH REUNION REGISTRATION
SCHEDULE
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Manley College Center, Upper Concourse
REUNION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION PACKAGE FOR CHILDREN AGES 12-17,
Manley College Center, Upper Concourse PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
• 8-10 am: Guest Breakfast
DIAMOND DAUGHTER & GOLDEN GIRL • 10-11 am: Campus Tour
CLASS OF 1970 REGISTRATION • 11 am-12:00 pm: College-Bound
Manley College Center, Board Room Information Session
Special registration and gathering room • 12-1:15 pm: Blue Box Lunch
for classes 1940-1965 and the 2020 • 1:30-2:45 pm: Spelman Art Project
Golden Girl Class of 1970. • 2:45 pm: March Through the Alumnae
Arch Viewing
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MOVE MORE & LIVE BETTER OVER 60: 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
SENIOR SWAGGER SISTERHOOD BREAKFAST
Read Hall Please refer to onsite Reunion Program
This is a fun and energizing class for location
designed for seniors. The class is a low Celebrate sisterhood with your class and
impact circuit format which includes other reunioning Alumnae, and enjoy a
strength training and cardiovascular wide array of delicious breakfast selections.
segments with motivating music. A chair (Breakfast is not guaranteed after 8:45 am)
is used for standing support. Dress
appropriately for low impact exercises. 7:45 AM - 10:00 AM
GUEST BREAKFAST
5:00 PM - UNTIL Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed. D.
CLASS ACTIVITIES Academic Center, Lobby
Various locations on and off campus A place for registered guests to enjoy
breakfast during Reunion.
4 | SPELMAN COLLEGE REUNION
H F R I DAY , M AY 1 5 co n t . H H F R I DAY , M AY 1 5 co n t . H
9:40 AM - 11:00 AM 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
REUNION CONVOCATION CLASS PICTURES*
Sisters Chapel Locations: See page 8 for details
President Mary Schmidt Campbell speaks Locations and times have been pre-
to the state of the College followed by the assigned.
program hosted, as tradition dictates, by *INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION PACKAGES
the ten-year Class of 2010.
NOON - 1:00 PM
PARADE OF CLASSES (Immediately BLUE BOX LUNCH*
Following Convocation) Manley College Center, Alma Upshaw
Sisters Chapel Dining Hall
Strut with your class from Sisters Chapel *INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION PACKAGES. ALL BOX
to your designated class picture location LUNCHES MUST BE PICKED UP BY 1PM.
led by your Student Class Captain.
12:30 PM - 1:50 PM
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CLASS MEETINGS
CAMPUS TOURS* (every hour) Please refer to onsite Reunion Program for
Welcome Center locations.
Walk with Spelman Ambassadors to experience *CLASS MEETING ROOM ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE
our 39-acre campus. Meet your tour guide and BASED UPON REUNION REGISTRATION.
look for signs that say “campus tour” at the
Welcome Center located in the Camille Olivia 2:00 PM
Hanks Cosby, Ed. D. Academic Center. REUNION COMPETITION DEADLINE
*TOURS WILL BEGIN EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR. The deadline for making class contributions
to be counted towards the Class Gift
MUSEUM OF FINE ART OPEN HOUSE presentations. Class Gift presentations are
Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed. D. made during the True Blue Gala.
Academic Center, First Floor
View the exhibition “Theaster Gates: 2:45 PM
Black Image Corporation” MARCH THROUGH THE ALUMNAE
ARCH*
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Campus Oval
VENDORS MARKET The Class of 2020 is led by Alumnae
Manley College Center, Lower Concourse through the Alumnae Arch.
An exciting marketplace sponsored by the * BEGINS FOLLOWING CLASS DAY. WHITE ATTIRE,
Atlanta chapter of the National Alumnae NEUTRAL-TONED HOSE AND BLACK CLOSED-TOE
Association of Spelman College (NAASC). SHOES REQUIRED.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SPELMAN ARTS, LITERATURE AND
MUSIC SHOWCASE
Manley College Center, Upper Concourse
Enjoy a showcase of art, literature and
music by reunioning Alumnae, College
faculty and staff. MAY 14-17, 2020 |5SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
H F R I DAY , M AY 1 5 co n t . H H S AT U R D AY , M AY 1 6 co n t . H
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM NOON - 5:00 PM
GOLDEN GIRL CLASS OF 1970 TEA CLASS ACTIVITIES
Reynolds Cottage Various locations on and off campus
In celebration of their 50th reunion,
the Golden Girl Class of 1970 will join 4:00 PM - 6:50 PM
President Campbell for afternoon tea. GOLDEN GIRL CLASS OF 1970 GALA
PREPARATION
BONNER SCHOLARS ALUMNAE
RECEPTION 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Beverly Daniel Tatum Suites, TRUE BLUE GALA*
Private Dining Room Powered by
The Bonner Office of Community Service Georgia International Convention Center
and Student Development will host a (GICC), International Ballroom,
reception for all Bonner Scholar Alumnae 2000 Convention Center Concourse,
who are returning for their class reunion. Atlanta, GA 30337
A grand affair that includes a three-
5:00 PM - UNTIL course dinner with wine highlighted by
CLASS ACTIVITIES the Golden Girl Class of 1970 Parade,
Various locations on and off campus donor recognition, Reunion class gift
presentations and live entertainment.
H S AT U R D AY , M AY 1 6 H *DINNER IS NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 8:00 PM.
9:00 AM 10:00 PM - UNTIL
BACCALAUREATE CLASS ACTIVITIES
Campus Oval Various locations on and off campus
Open admission. Please identify yourself
as an Alumna for special seating. H S U N DAY , M AY 1 7 H
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
NATIONAL ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION OF CLASS ACTIVITIES
SPELMAN COLLEGE (NAASC) ANNUAL Various locations on and off campus
MEETING & LUNCHEON
Manley College Center Atrium 3:00 PM
The NAASC Annual Meeting is held in open COMMENCEMENT*
format. All alumnae are invited to attend Georgia International Convention Center
the meeting and to hear the news of the (GICC), 2000 Convention Center Concourse
Alumnae Association. Luncheon is $38. Atlanta, GA 30337
A limited number of Commencement tickets
NOON - 4:00 PM will be available for the registered reunioning
MUSEUM OF FINE ART OPEN HOUSE Golden Girl Class of 1970 and registered
Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D. reunioning Diamond Daughters. All other
Academic Center, First Floor requests will be addressed on a first-come,
View the exhibition “Theaster Gates: first-serve basis based on ticket availability.
Black Image Corporation” See page 7 for more information
*TICKET REQUIRED.
6 | SPELMAN COLLEGE REUNIONR E U N I O N C L A S S P I CT U R E S C H E D U L E
Group A (Read Hall) Group B (Manley College Center Plaza)
11:15 Class of 1940, 1945, 1950 11:15 Class of 2015
11:30 Class of 1955 & 1960 11:30 Class of 2010
11:45 Class of 1965 11:45 Class of 2005
12:00 Class of 1970 12:00 Class of 2000
12:15 Class of 1975 12:15 Class of 1995
12:30 Class of 1980 12:30 Class of 1990
12:45 Designated Photos 12:45 Class of 1985
Class pictures are included in the Reunion registration package. For other purchases,
contact:
Progressive Images Photography
Phone: (404) 438-7807
E-mail: progressiveimagesphoto@gmail.com
Website: www.progressiveimagesphoto.com
CLASS MEETINGS
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 12:30 PM-1:50 PM
• Share individual and class updates, ideas and suggestions
• Final call for class gifts
• Begin planning for Reunion 2025
Locations for class meetings will be provided in your reunion booklet upon
Reunion check-in. Please note, class meeting room assignments will be
based upon reunion registration.
MAY 14-17, 2020 |7R E U N I O N R E G I S T R AT I O N I N FO R M AT I O N
ROOKIE RELIEF (C’2015) YOUTH REGISTRATION
• $250 by 2/12/20 (Early Bird) • $50 per youth registrant
• $275 until 4/3/20 or until capacity is The Youth Registration package is for
reached children ages 12-17 who are guests of
registered alumnae.
GOLDEN GIRL (C’70)
• $325 by 2/12/20 (Early Bird) Includes:
• $350 until 4/3/20 or until capacity is • Guest Breakfast*
reached • Campus Tour
• College-Bound Information Session
REUNION REGISTRATION • STEAM or STEM Project
• $300 by 2/12/20 (Early Bird) • Blue Box Lunch*
• $325 until 4/3/20 or until capacity is • Guided Museum Tour
reached • March Through the Alumnae Arch
Viewing *
Includes: * BADGE OR GUEST TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
• Personalized Name Badge
• Signature Tote TRUE BLUE GALA
• Souvenir Program Powered by
• Class Picture • $100 per guest
• Signature Gifts This ticket includes one entry for a non
• Shuttle Transportation to and from reunioning alumna, family member or
host hotel friend. You must be 18 years or older
• Sisterhood Breakfast* to attend the gala.
• Blue Box Lunch*
• True Blue Gala* Full payment is required upon registration.
• Golden Girl Tea (C’70 only) To register for Reunion, please visit
* BADGE OR GUEST TICKET REQUIRED FOR www.spelmanlane.org/Reunion2020 or
ENTRY fill out and return the registration form
with a check, money order or credit card
GUEST REGISTRATION payment to:
(Non-Reunion Alumnae, Family and
Friends ONLY) Spelman College Reunion 2020
• $135 (per guest) 350 Spelman Lane, SW
Box 304
Includes: Atlanta GA 30314
• Shuttle Transportation to and from
host hotel Reunion registration closes on April 3,
• Guest Breakfast* 2020 or when capacity is reached. On-site
• Blue Box Lunch* registration will not be available.
• True Blue Gala*
• March Through the Alumnae Arch
Viewing*
* BADGE OR GUEST TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
8 | SPELMAN COLLEGE REUNIONREGISTRATION FORM
REUNION 2020 REGISTRATION FEES
You can register online at www.spelmanlane.org/reunion2020 or fill out the form below.
FIRST NAME FOR BADGE: _____________________________________________________
(Please be advised: The name written here will be your first name in bold on the top line with your full
name below.)
FIRST NAME: ________________________________________________________________
LAST NAME: ________________________________________________________________
MIDDLE NAME: ______________________MAIDEN NAME: _________________________
CLASS YEAR: _________ PREFERRED CLASS YEAR: (IF NOT GRAD YEAR) ____________
PREFERRED PHONE: (____) _____________ ALTERNATE PHONE: (____) _____________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
CITY: ______________________________________ STATE: _____ ZIP CODE: ___________
PREFERRED EMAIL: _________________________________________________________
REUNION 2020 REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird Fee: Pay by February 12, 2020
Fee: Pay after February 12, 2020
(CUSTOM PACKAGES ARE NOT AVAILABLE.)
REUNION REGISTRATION
QUANTITY _____ EARLY BIRD FEE m $300 FEE m $325 SUBTOTAL $____________
ROOKIE RELIEF C’2015
QUANTITY _____ EARLY BIRD FEE m $250 FEE m $275 SUBTOTAL $____________
GOLDEN GIRL C’70
QUANTITY _____ EARLY BIRD FEE m $325 FEE m $350 SUBTOTAL $____________
GUEST REGISTRATION (Non-Reunioning Alumnae, Family & Friends only)
QUANTITY _____ FEE $135 SUBTOTAL $____________
___________________________________________________________________________
GUEST NAME(S)
TRUE BLUE GALA (formerly known as Blue Note Banquet) Powered by
This ticket can be purchased for non reunioning alumnae, family and friends. You must be
18 years or older to attend the gala.
QUANTITY _____ FEE $100 SUBTOTAL $____________
YOUTH REGISTRATION (Children ages 12-17)
QUANTITY _____ FEE $50 SUBTOTAL $____________
___________________________________________________________________________
NAME(S)
NAASC ANNUAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON: (Separate check or money order required)
QUANTITY ____ FEE $38 TOTAL DUE $____________
MAY 14-17, 2020 |9REGISTRATION FORM REUNION 2020 REGISTRATION FEES (CONTINUED): CHECK A check or money order in the amount of $____________ is enclosed, made payable to Spelman College. (Please include in the memo section “Reunion Registration Fees” and a home phone number on all checks or money orders. Please include a separate check for your class gift. CREDIT CARD Please charge my credit card in the amount of $____________ YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF CALLING IN YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO 404.270.5048. m Visa m MasterCard m American Express CARD NO. ___________________________________________________ CV CODE # _____ EXP. DATE (MONTH/YEAR) ____ /_______ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $____________ NAME (AS IT APPEARS ON CARD) _______________________________________________ CARDHOLDER’S SIGNATURE (REQUIRED) ________________________________________ ANNUAL GIVING/CLASS GIFT CHECK: Yes! A separate check or money order in the amount of $____________ is enclosed, made payable to Spelman College. (Please include your class year in the memo section and a home phone number on all checks or money orders.) CREDIT CARD: Yes! Please charge the above credit card in the amount of $____________ ONLINE GIVING: Credit card gifts can be made online by visiting www.spelman.edu/makeagift. MATCHING GIFT OPPORTUNITY My company (or my spouse’s company) matches gifts. Please enclose the matching gift form. MEAL SELECTION BLUE BOX LUNCH: Friday, May 15th Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad m REUNIONER m GUEST NAME(S): __________________ Grilled Chicken Wrap m REUNIONER m GUEST NAME(S): __________________ Grilled Tofu Salad m REUNIONER m GUEST NAME(S): __________________ Turkey Wrap m REUNIONER m GUEST NAME(S): __________________ Vegetarian Wrap m REUNIONER m GUEST NAME(S): __________________ TRUE BLUE GALA MENU Saturday, May 16th If you have a dietary restriction, please select one of the following menu items: Gluten Free m REUNIONER m GUEST NAME(S):__________________ No Beef/Pork m REUNIONER m GUEST NAME(S):__________________ No Nuts m REUNIONER m GUEST NAME(S): __________________ No Seafood m REUNIONER m GUEST NAME(S): __________________ Vegan m REUNIONER m GUEST NAME(S): __________________ Vegetarian m REUNIONER m GUEST NAME(S):__________________ 10 | SPELMAN COLLEGE REUNION
R E U N I O N R E G I S T R AT I O N I N FO R M AT I O N
R E G I S T R AT I O N M AT E R I A L S : You SUPPORT SPELMAN: Gifts can be made online
will receive your Reunion registration materials by visiting www.spelman.edu/makeagift or by
at registration check-in onsite. Registered calling 866.512.1690 to make your gift before the
reunioning Alumnae unable to attend Reunion Reunion giving deadline of Friday, May 15, 2020
can make arrangements for materials to be at 2:00 pm ET.
picked up by a classmate or another Alumna
from the registration area. C O M M E N C E M E N T : A limited number of
Commencement 2020 tickets will be available
PAY M E N T CA N C E L L AT I O N S A N D for the registered reunioning Golden Girl Class
T RANSFERS: Cancellations and transfers must of 1970 and registered reunioning Diamond
be received in writing no later than April 30, 2020, Daughters. All other requests will be addressed
and are subject to a $50 processing fee. After this on a first-come, first-serve basis based on
date, all registrations, including “no-shows,” are Reunion registration waitlist and ticket availability.
subject to the full registration fee. Please allow a You can be placed on the Commencement ticket
minimum of eight weeks after the conclusion of waitlist when registering for reunion at
reunion for refunds to be processed. www.spelmanlane.org/reunion2020.
H O S T H OT E L S : S P E C I A L AC C O M M O DAT I O N S : If you
Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway – require a wheelchair, please make sure you
Host Hotel for Reunion/Commencement arrange to have someone escort you to Reunion
2020 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, activities. Wheelchairs can be rented from: ADA
Georgia, 30337, 888.239.1203. The cost is $124 Medical Supply. Please contact Jeremiah James
per night +15% hotel tax (standard guest room). at 678.398.0505 or visit their website at www.
adamedicalsupplyonline.com.
Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway
2081 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, GA R E U N I O N H OT L I N E : Call the Reunion
30337, 470-306-0100. The cost is $140 per night Hotline at 404.270.5064, send an e-mail to
+15% hotel tax (standard guest room). reunion@spelman.edu. or go to www.spelman.
edu/reunion for more information. Messages
SpringHill Suites by Marriott – left on the hotline or via e-mail will be returned
Atlanta Airport Gateway within 48 business hours.
2091 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta,
Georgia, 30337, 770.907.8880. The cost is $121 N AT I O N A L A LU M N A E
per night + 15% hotel tax (standard guest room). A S S O C I AT I O N O F S P E L M A N
C O L L E G E ( N A A S C ) : The Annual Meeting
For reservations please visit & Luncheon costs $38. To register for the
http://www.spelman.edu/alumnae/reunion/ luncheon and to pay NAASC membership dues,
accommodations. You may also call go to www.naasc.org.
404.763.1544 or 888.239.1203. Please identify
yourself as a Spelman College alumna calling
for the Spelman Reunion room block. The rates
for each location are available until April 23,
2020 at 5:00 pm EST or until the room block is
filled. Reserve your room today. True Blue Gala
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T R A N S P O R TAT I O N : Shuttle
transportation between the College, Host
Hotels and GICC will be provided to registered
reunioners.
MAY 14-17, 2020 | 11OFFICE OF ALUMNAE ENGAGEMENT
ATLANTA, GA 30314-4399
350 SPELMAN LANE, SW
2020
M AY 1 4 - 1 7
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