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Special Acknowledgments
The NAASC Northeast Regional Conference Committee would like to thank the NAASC Executive Committee, NE Regional Executive
Committee, chapter presidents and alumnae for their participation in the
conference. A special thanks to the following for their support and
contributions to the success of this conference:
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Daphne L. Smith, C’80, NAASC President
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, Spelman College President
Eloise Abernathy Alexis, C’86, Spelman College VP for College
Relations
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Sharon Owens, C’76, Director of Alumnae Affairs
Tiffany S. Pierce, C’2004, The Art Table Studio
Katrina L. Rogers, C’2004, NAASC South Central Regional Coordinator
Neko Print
AARP
Crown Trophy
Mr. Uvell E. Reaves, III, Cocktail Party DJ
Mr. Andrew Nizer, Regional Manager of Music and Arts
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HBCU Council of Shiloh Baptist Church
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CONFERENCE SESSIONS
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
“The Presidential Search & State of Spelman College”
( 6:30 - 8:30pm)
Come hear what’s happening at Spelman from Vice President of College
Relations, Eloise Alexis, C’86. This alumnae Q&A session is your opportunity to
connect directly to the College and have your questions answered regarding the
search for our alma mater’s new president and other Spelman business.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH “A Choice to Change the World”
( 9:00 - 10:45am)
This session will feature the FY 2012 - 2014 accomplishments of the NAASC
Chapters in the Northeast Region and their impact on the communities served.
The presentation will describe: 1) signature chapter programs and activities; 2)
budget and resources leveraged; 3) Impact on both NAASC chapter membership
and the community; 4) Challenges/Opportunities; and 5) Best Practices for FY
2014-2016.
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“Standards and Honor Raise: Building Your Legacy!”
(11:00 - 12:15pm)
Too often, we allow life to let us lose sight of the goals we had as young women.
Sometimes, the world we set to create is not aligned with the realities of
adulthood. We can become mired, sometimes paralyzed by paradigms and life events. Are you ready to reignite, rejuvenate and re-engage your leadership
abilities and take it to a new level? This session is designed for you, Spelman
sister! Begin the transformation now with a renewing
empowering session designed by our own, Doreen Rainey, C’ 91. !!
“Spelman Thy Name We Praise”
(12:15 - 1:30pm)
This luncheon will feature our guest speakers: Spelman College President Dr.
Beverly Tatum, NAASC President, Daphne L. Smith, C’80 and Spelman Board
Trustee Mary Lynn Diggs, C’77.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH (cont.)
Northeast Region Business Meeting
( 1:30 - 3:00pm)
The agenda for this session includes 2014 amendments for regional bylaws, FY
2014 - 2016 budget, proposed motions for the NAASC Executive Committee,
FY 2014-2016 elections and the 2016 Northeast Regional conference. Regional
officers are Latecia Engram, C’92, Brustina Dillard, C’83, Raveen Seaton, C’94
and Jineki Butler-Clark, C’94
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“Living Longer, Living Smarter - Take Charge of Your Future” ( 3:15 - 4:45pm)
The work of a Spelman woman is never done. We work hard, lead our
communities, actively participate in organizations, maintain homes and care for
our families. Living Longer, Living Smarter introduces AARP’s Decide. Create.
Share.℠, an initiative that helps you discover how to better prepare for your
future. This interactive session is offered by the National Alumnae Association of
Spelman College - Washington, DC Chapter and AARP DC. Presenters are
Spelman College alumnae Mo Ivory, C’91 and Phronie Jackson, C'89. !!
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
“Thy Noble Work is Done”: Sisterhood Prayer Breakfast
( 9:30 - 11:00am)
The Sisterhood Prayer Breakfast will feature an invocation by Reverend Pamela
Ransome, C'92 and an inspirational sermon from Reverend Courtney Clayton
Jenkins, C’2004 who currently serves as the Pastor and Teacher of the South
Euclid United Church of Christ in South Euclid, OH. !!
“Thy Heights Supreme and True”: Northeast Region Chapter Awards and
Achievement Recognition
(11:15 – 11:45am)
We will take a moment to highlight and acknowledge the contributions and
achievements of alumnae and also recognize those sisters who have
transitioned to the eternal between 2012 and 2014.
Sisterhood
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Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins, C’2004
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Pastor and Teacher, Euclid Avenue Congregational Church
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Reverend Courtney Clayton Jenkins currently
serves as the Senior Pastor and Teacher of
South Euclid United Church of Christ
(Formerly Euclid Avenue Congregational
Church, United Church of Christ) in
Cleveland, OH. Just six months before Rev.
Jenkins was called to serve this historical
congregation, the church edifice of Euclid
Avenue Congregational Church was struck
by lightning and the building was completely
destroyed by fire.
With courage, the
congregation called Rev. Jenkins to become
their pastor at this very difficult time. In an
attempt to utilize this devastating fire as a way of allowing God to do “a new
thing”, the congregation offered Rev. Jenkins the distinct honor of being the first
African American, first female and the youngest pastor in the history of the
church. Under her leadership the congregation has experienced exponential
growth and significant revitalization. Much of this is due to her efforts to clarify
mission, establish a strategic plan for growth and intentionally working to equip
lay leaders for effective transformation. Since the age of 27, Rev. Jenkins has
been leading this congregation out of the ashes by the grace of God.
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Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Rev. Jenkins is a graduate of Spelman
College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. Rev. Jenkins
received her Masters of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary
with a concentration in Preaching and Congregational Ministry. She is married
to her seminary sweetheart Reverend Cory C. Jenkins, Senior Pastor of the
historic Shiloh Baptist Church and a graduate of Morehouse College; they
recently rejoiced in the arrival of their son, Caleb. Together the couple travels
the country facilitating workshops and seminars stressing family stabilization.
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Rev. Jenkins was the recipient of the 2012 Star Award presented by the Women
of Color Foundation to a young professional woman who is making a difference
in Northeastern Ohio. Most recently Rev. Jenkins was selected as the 2014
Alumnae Convocation Speaker at Spelman College.
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Rev. Courtney stays committed to God’s calling and purpose upon her life. She
remains excited about God’s desire to use the next generation to impact this
nation with God’s unconditional love and almighty power. Called for the
purpose of the Kingdom, Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins will continue to ensure
“thy Kingdom come, thy Will be done.”
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Phronie Jackson, C'89
Director of Community Education at Medstar Health
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Phronie Jackson, MPH, is Director of
Community Education at Medstar
Health, the largest healthcare provider
in Maryland and the Washington, D.C.
region. She most recently was Project
Coordinator of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention’s Act Against
AIDS Leadership Initiative (AAALI) at a
National Council of Negro Women
(NCNW).
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Jackson earned her Bachelor’s Degree
in Human Services from Spelman
College and received her Masters of Public Health Degree form Walden
University where she concentrated in Health Education and Community Health.
She works throughout the United States, providing awareness and training on
how to implement health education activities. She also serves as Curriculum
and Training Specialist for a variety of health promotion programs to youth and
college women. !
With more than 10 years of Public Health experience, Jackson has been invited
to present her work during many local, national, and international conferences
including but not limited to the National Youth at Risk Conference, The
International HIV Stigma Conference, The United States Conference on AIDS,
The International AIDS Conference, the Women as the Face of AIDS
Conference and NIH Conference on Health Disparities. Jackson is a strong
proponent of partnering and collaborating to accomplish the goals of the
Healthy People 2020 initiative. In addition she applies lessons learned from the
NCNW AAALI Project to develop Worksite Wellness and Women’s Health
programs that focus on promoting health equality. !
As she works toward acquiring a Ph.D. in Public Health, her personal
philosophy is to be a life-long learner as well as an agent for social change and
justice as it relates to motivating and empowering Women of color to mobilize
and self-advocate in order to obtain optimal health and a high quality of life for
themselves, their families and their communities. Jackson gains her motivation
from the memory of both her parents, who died from health disparities and
receives encouragement from her husband of 20 plus years and her three
children. Ultimately, she acknowledges that all of her strength and blessing
comes from the almighty creator. !
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Mary Lynne Diggs, C’77
Spelman Board of Trustees
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A past president of the National Alumnae
Association of Spelman College, and a thirdgeneration Spelman woman, Mary Lynne
Diggs currently serves as Head Start
Collaboration Director for the South
Carolina Department of Social Services. In
this role Ms. Diggs helps the Administration
and Governor make progress toward goals
that improve the lives of young children
through partnerships. Mary Lynne is a
member of the Regional and State Head
Start Associations as well as the National and
State Association for the Education of Young
Children. She has also served on the early childhood advisory boards at South
Carolina State University and Benedict College.
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Ms. Diggs, who majored in political science at Spelman, and earned a master’s
degree in management from Webster University, has been an active member of
the Spelman College community for many years. While a student, she served as
parliamentarian of the Spelman Student Government Association, and
conducted the election of the first student trustee. From 1992 to 1996, she
served as a representative to the Spelman College board of trustees in her role
as NAASC president. She received the Spelman College Alumnae Achievement
Award in 1997 and the NAASC Hall of Fame Award in 2007.
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She is a life and active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and
was elected to the Spelman College Board of Trustees in 2013.
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Moraima “Mo” Ivory, Esq., C’91
Attorney, Radio & Television Personality, Speaker
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Mo Ivory is an attorney, radio and
television personality, speaker and
community advocate. You can often see
her on television networks such as CNN,
HLN, MSNBC and Fox offering her “noholds barred” commentary on news
items of the day and specifically on legal
cases that have rocked our nation.
Raised in New York City, Ms. Ivory
graduated from Spelman College with a
degree in political science and earned
her law degree from Temple University
School of Law.
As an attorney, Mo
specialized in corporate, transactional, technology and entertainment law and
worked at several large law firms. Mo got her start in radio in Philadelphia
where she hosted a talk show on CBS Radio 1210 WPHT, and co-hosted the
morning show on WPHI 103.9FM. Currently, Mo is the co-host of the “Frank Ski
Show” on WHUR 96.3 in Washington, DC which airs daily from 3pm-7pm.
In her spare time, Mo likes to volunteer on political campaigns – she worked on
campaigns for President Obama and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. Presently, she
serves on numerous boards and has been recognized by many business and
civic organizations for her service and community involvement. Ms. Ivory is
also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
For Mo, the highlights of her life so far have been going to Spelman College,
pledging Delta, interning at the Supreme Court of the United States of
America, meeting Prince, Stevie Wonder and President Barack Obama…and
being the mother of an amazing teenage daughter.
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Featured Speakers
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Dr. Beverly D. Tatum President, Spelman College
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Daphne L. Smith, Ph.D., C’80
President, NAASC
A 2013 recipient of the Carnegie Academic Leadership
Award, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum has served as
president of Spelman College since 2002. Her tenure
as president has been marked by a period of great
innovation and growth. Spelman College, long
recognized as the leading educator of women of
African descent, is now ranked among the top 100
liberal arts colleges in the nation and is one of the most
selective women’s colleges in the United States.
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Under her leadership, scholarship support has tripled
since 2002, opportunities for faculty research and
development have expanded significantly, and
opportunities for faculty and student travel have increased. Alumnae support of
the annual fund has also tripled, reaching a record high of 41%, and numerous
campus improvements have been made. Collectively, these achievements serve
as the foundation for Strengthening the Core: The Strategic Plan for 2015, which
focuses on global engagement, expanded opportunities for undergraduate
research and internships, alumnae-student connections, leadership
development and service learning linked to an increasingly interdisciplinary
curriculum.
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An accomplished administrator and author, Dr. Tatum is widely recognized as a
race relations expert and leader in higher education. Her areas of research
include racial identity development, and the role of race in the classroom. A
Fellow of the American Psychological Association, in 2005 Dr. Tatum was
awarded the prestigious Brock International Prize in Education for her innovative
leadership in the field. Appointed by President Obama, she is also a member of
the Advisory Board for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges
and Universities.
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Dr. Tatum holds a B.A. degree in psychology from Wesleyan University, and M.A.
and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from University of Michigan as well as an M.A. in
Religious Studies from Hartford Seminary. Over the course of her career, she has
served as a faculty member at the University of California, Santa Barbara,
Westfield State University, and Mount Holyoke College. Prior to her
appointment at Spelman, she served as dean and acting president at Mount
Holyoke College. President Tatum is married to Dr. Travis Tatum, professor
emeritus of education; they are the parents of two adult sons.
Kentucky chapter.
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Daphne L. Smith, C’80 has been president of the
NAASC since 2012. Her commitment to the
NAASC is evident through her past membership in
several chapters (Jacksonville, St. Louis, and
Chicago). She helped revitalize the St. Louis
Chapter in 2007 and served as chapter president
from 2007-2009. Under her leadership as Great
Lakes Regional Coordinator (2009-2012),
additional chapters were revitalized in Columbus,
Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio and Minneapolis,
Minnesota. In 2011, she was awarded the NAASC
Hall of Fame Award, our organization’s highest
honor. She is currently a member of the Louisville,
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During Daphne Smith’s first term as NAASC President, the NAASC launched a
strategic partnership with the American Heart Association/American Stroke
Association to encourage women to improve their cardiovascular health. In her
role as NAASC President, Daphne will serve as a member of the American
Heart Association’s Diversity Leadership Committee for 2014-2016.
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Professionally, Daphne Smith is a Data Scientist at Humana, Inc. at their
corporate headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. Daphne has over 15 years of
experience in the healthcare industry. Her previous positions were at Alere
Health LLC (Healthcare Analyst), CVS Caremark (Research Analyst) and
WellPoint, Inc. (Mathematician, Sr.). Prior to her work in healthcare, Daphne’s
professional background includes mathematics and statistics faculty positions
at the University of Georgia, Georgia State University and Spelman College.
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Daphne Smith was awarded the B.A. summa cum laude in Mathematics from
Spelman College. She earned the Ph.D. in mathematics from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 1985, Daphne became the first
Spelman graduate to earn a doctorate in mathematics. Her belief in the value
of a Spelman education has translated into her tireless service to Spelman
College through the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College.
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Spelman Hymn
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Words and music by
Mrs. Eddye Money Shivery, C‟34
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Keynote Speaker
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Doreen Rainey, C’91
Founder, RADICAL Success Institute
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Spelman, thy name we praise
Standards and honor raise,
We’ll ever faithful be
Throughout eternity.
May peace with thee abide
And God forever guide
Thy heights supreme and true.
Blessings to you.
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Through years of toil and pain
May thy dear walls remain
Beacons of heavenly light,
Undaunted by the fight;
And when life’s race is won,
Thy noble work is done,
Oh God, forever bind
Our hearts to thine.
Sisterhood
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Doreen Rainey loves to shake things up! A
dynamic, seasoned and no-nonsense
personal and business coach, she is the
Founder of the RADICAL Success Institute
and Vice President of Operations for the
Transformation Division in the Steve Harvey
World Group. Focused on showing people
how to take their goals and make them a
reality, she's built her career around
teaching and training individuals,
entrepreneurs and executives on systems
and methods to accelerate success.
Launching the Get RADICAL Women's Conference six years ago, a high energy,
action focused event for those wanting more out of life, she's reached
thousands from around the world, spreading her core message of "defining
success for yourself and getting the guts to go after it". Sharing the stage with
thought leaders, experts and entrepreneurs such as Laila Ali, Jillina Michaels,
Suze Orman, Niecy Nash, Giuliana Rancic and Judy Smith, Doreen is committed
to helping people come out of their comfort zone and step into the life of their
dreams.
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Most recently, Rainey’s RADICAL Success Institute was acquired by the Steve
Harvey World Group. This partnership provides an even larger platform to
continue the Institute’s mission to help others create a bold vision for
themselves, design a powerful plan of action, and equip them to take the
necessary steps to reach their personal and professional goals.
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Doreen received her undergraduate degree from Spelman College, her M.S. in
Conflict Negotiation and Conflict from the University of Baltimore and her
coaching certificate from Coaches Training Institute.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
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3:15 – 4:45 pm
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
5:00 –
6:30 pm
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Northeast Region Executive Committee Pre-Caucus
Meeting
5:00 pm
6:00 – 9:30 pm
Registration/Check-In
6:30 – 8:30 pm
State of the College & Presidential Search Update
featuring Spelman VP for College Relations Eloise Alexis,
C’86
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8:30 – 11:00 pm
All Black Affair Cocktail Party (Included in conference price.
All others $10.00.)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
8:00 – 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:35 am
Northeast Region Roll Call
8:45 – 9:00 am
“Before the Men Came” Dramatic Reading, Jasmine
Johnson, C'2011
9:00 – 10:45 am
“A Choice to Change the World”: Spotlight on Northeast
Region Chapter Activities
10:45 – 11:00 am
BREAK
11:00 – 12:15 pm
“Standards and Honor Raise”: Building Your Legacy!
Keynote Speaker, Doreen Rainey, C’91, Founder of
RADICAL Success Institute
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“Spelman Thy Name We Praise”: Luncheon & Recognition
featuring Spelman College President Dr. Beverly D.
Tatum, NAASC President Daphne L. Smith, C’80, and
Spelman Board Trustee Mary Lynne Diggs, C’77
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Northeast Region Business Meeting
3:00 – 3:15 pm
SNACK BREAK
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Celebration
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SUNDAY
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“Living Longer, Living Smarter” featuring Mo Ivory,
Esq., C’91, Media Personality & Community Advocate and
Phronie Jackson, C'89, Director of Community Education for
Medstar Health
Saturday Conference Ends
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8:30 am Sisterhood Prayer Breakfast Check-In
9:30 – 11:00 am
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“Thy Noble Work is Done”: Sisterhood Prayer Breakfast
Opening Remarks
Invocation, Reverend Pamela Ransome, C’92
Welcome and the Occasion
Old and New Testament Scripture Readings
Breakfast is served
Introduction of Speaker, Nicole Williams, C’2000
Musical Selection
Sermon - featuring Reverend Courtney Clayton Jenkins,
C’2004, Pastor and Teacher of Euclid Avenue Congregational
Church, United Church of Christ in Cleveland, Ohio
Musical Selection
Love Offering and Blessing
Acknowledgments and Announcements
Benediction
11:00 – 11:15 am
BREAK
11:15 – 11:45 am
“Thy Heights Supreme and True”: Northeast Region Chapter
Awards and Achievement Recognition
11:45 – 12:00 pm
BREAK
12:00 – 12:30 pm
2014-2016 Region Election Results and Officer Installation
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1:00 pm
Spelman Hymn
Conference Adjourns
* Programming schedule and workshops are subject to change.
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NAASC
National Alumnae Association of Spelman College
NAASC Northeast Region | PO Box 110780 | Cambria Heights, NY 11411
November 7, 2014
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My Dearest Spelman Sisters,
It is my most sincere pleasure to welcome you to the National Alumnae
Association of Spelman College (NAASC) Northeast Region’s 2014
sisterhood celebration and conference entitled “Renewed, Refreshed,
Rejuvenated Leadership”.
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For more than 122 years -- from its beginning in 1892, through its
incorporation in 1976 and even today -- the NAASC has dutifully served
Spelman with love, honor and dignity through community service,
sisterhood, student recruitment and financial support.
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We hope this conference will encourage you to be your best selves. We
want to refresh your spirit, renew your life with sisterhood and rejuvenate
your mind with unlimited possibilities.
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This conference is the result of the creative leadership of the chapters of the
NAASC Northeast Region. Thank you for your fine effort in representing the
spirit and the excellence of Spelman College.
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Latecia Engram
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Sincerely,
Latecia Engram C’92
Northeast Region Coordinator
National Alumnae Association of Spelman College
As we planned this biennial conference, we wanted to make sure it served
three main purposes:
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• REMEMBER YESTERDAY: Spelman College has an extremely long and
rich history of educating, empowering and encouraging women who
make the world a better place. As we look ahead, we want to make sure
we stay familiar with and true to our roots.
• ACT TODAY: Like many institutions of higher education, we face trying
times. It is imperative that we address the issues not only urgent for
Spelman College but also the National Alumnae Association of Spelman
College. It is our duty to ensure our transformation -- while adapting to
the 21st Century -- maintains our unique identity and yet keeps us at the
cutting edge.
• PREPARE for the FUTURE: Spelman College has been in existence for
over 133 years, to make sure our beloved institution is here another 133
years, we must plant seeds that will keep us connected to the families
we love, the people we lead, the communities we serve and the causes
we support.
Sisterhood
Celebration
The National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC) is the
official organization that supports Spelman College, a historically black
college for women, through financial gifts, student recruitment,
sisterhood, community service, and recognition of Spelman women.
The Association provides, encourages and promotes growth and
development of alumnae through leadership opportunities and
partnership alliances.
NAASC actively seeks to involve all former
students and graduates in the fulfillment of its purpose.
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NAASC Northeast Region Chapters
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Columbia, MD
Delaware
District of Columbia Metropolitan
Hampton Roads, VA
New England
New York, NY
Northern New Jersey
Philadelphia, PA
Richmond, VA
Southern Maryland
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NAASC
National Alumnae Association of Spelman College
Sisterhood
Celebration
Conference ‘14
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November 7-9, 2014
Conference Program Bookl!
Renewed
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