Last Minute Updates

Reunion 2009 is here! Below are some last minute reminders……..

Participation in Activities: While we encourage everyone to register for Reunion, registration is not required to participate in the activities on campus Friday morning. Please don’t let the lack of registration hinder you from participating in convocation, the class photo, the class meeting, etc.

White Dress Tradition: To participate in the March through the Alumnae Arch, please wear a white dress, flesh-toned stockings, and closed-toe back shoes.

Gift to Spelman: If you have not yet made a gift to Spelman, please do so as soon as possible. The deadline for gifts to count in the Class of 2004 total is Friday, May 15, 2009 at 2:00pm Eastern. Of course, Spelman accepts donations any time. However, to be counted toward the Class of 2004 Reunion Year total, the gifts must be in by Friday. You may make you gift online at http://www.spelman.edu/ or you may make your gift upon arrival on campus.

RSVPs: If you have not yet RSVPed for either the party on Friday Night or the brunch on Sunday morning, please do so immediately using the email addresses below. If you inadvertently sent a RSVP to the incorrect email address, simply re-send it to the correct one.

Party RSVP: www.spelhouse5y@gmail.com
Brunch RSVP: www.spelman2004@gmail.com

Unofficial Events: Some of our class members will be sponsoring unofficial events during Reunion weekend. See information below.

Class of 2004 Alumna Robbie Ann Darby will be starring in Love and Violence: The Fusion or Eruption, a solo performance of a lyrical story of how love evolves, violence emerges, and hope lingers. Performances will be held on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 8:00pm and Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 7:00pm and 9:00pm at 7 Stages Theater located at 1105 Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30307 in Little 5 Points. Individual tickets are $15 and group tickets (Ten persons or more) are $10. You can purchase tickets at http://www.love-violence.com/Tickets.html.


There will be a Fundraiser for Randall L. Woodfin - Candidate for Birmingham Board of Education on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 8:00pm to 12:00am at Dolce Enoteca E Ristorante (Atlantic Station) located at 261 19th St NW # 1100, Atlanta, Georgia.

Morehouse Reunion Page Info!!!

For information specific to Morehouse College please see the following information:

Morehouse College Class of 2004 blogspot: http://morehousecollegeclassof04reunion.blogspot.com/


Morehouse 5-Y Planning Committee Contact Info.:
Joey Hill wjhill3@gmail.com
Joe Carlos joecarlos@gmail.com
John J. Cox cox.johnj@gmail.com
Jonathan Grey jcanadagrey@gmail.com
Mike Jack michaelnjack@gmail.com

2004 5 Year Reunion Schedule of Events

REUNION SCHEDULE

(The items listed below are only a few of the events scheduled during Reunion. For a complete list of events, please visit www.spelman.edu/reunion )

* 2004 specific events are highlighted in yellow

Friday, May 15th

SISTERHOOD BREAKFAST
Location: Manley College Center, Dining Hall & Atrium
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Celebrate sisterhood and enjoy a wide array of delicious breakfast selections with your class and other reunioning alumnae. This event is sponsored by the Spelman College Office of Alumnae Affairs.

REUNION CONVOCATION
Location: Sisters Chapel
Time: 10:00am – 10:50am
A program hosted, as tradition dictates, by the 10-year Class of 1999.

LITERATURE AND MUSIC SHOWCASE
Location: Manley College Center Upper Concourse
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
A showcase of books, music and art by reunioning alumnae, and College faculty and staff.

CLASS PHOTOS-Class of 2004
Location: Manley College Center Plaza
Time: 11:15am

CLASS MEETING-Class of 2004
Location: Science Center, Room 232
Time: 12:30pm – 1:50pm

MARCH THRU THE ARCH
Location: Campus Oval
Time: 2:45pm
The Class of 2009 is led by alumnae through the Alumnae Arch.
*White dress or skirt suit, flesh-toned hose & black closed-toe shoes required.

CLASS OF 2004 REUNION PARTY
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Sabor Lounge
located at 150 Walton Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

There is a special admission rate for members of the Morehouse and Spelman Classes of 2004. Admission will be $10 before 12:00midnight and $20 after 12:00midnight if you RSVP prior to the event @ spelhouse5y@gmail.com

Saturday, May 16th

BACCALAUREATE
Location: Campus Oval
Time: 9:00am Open Admission. Please identify yourself as an Alumna for special seating.

CLASS OF 2004 ANNIVERSARY PICNIC
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Spelman College Campus (In front of Read Hall)

Come celebrate the five-year anniversary of our commencement.This event is sponsored by the Spelman and Morehouse Classes of 2004.

BLUE NOTE RECEPTION
Location: The Westin Peachtree Plaza - Peachtree Ballroom
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm

An evening of celebration highlighted by the Golden Girl Class of 1959 Parade, Donor Recognition, and the Reunion Class Gift Presentations.

Sunday, May 17th

CLASS OF 2004 BLUE JEANS BRUNCH
Location: Copelands Buckhead
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Wear your blue jeans and your favorite Spelman t-shirt to brunch with your sisters. This event is sponsored by the Spelman College Class of 2004.


COMMENCEMENT
Location: New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
Time: 5:00pm

(Ticket required. Please identify yourself as an Alumna for reserved seating at the church. A limited number of Commencement tickets will be available for the reunioning Golden Girl Class of 1959. All other requests will be addressed on a first-come, first-serve basis based on ticket availability.)

2004 Reunion Brunch

The Spelman College Class of 2004

Reunion Planning Committee invites you to the Class of 2004 Blue Jeans Brunch Sunday,

May 17, 2009

Copelands - Buckhead

3365 Piedmont Road, NEAtlanta, Georgia 30305

10:00am - 12:00noon

Cost: $22 (includes the Sunday Brunch Buffet, tax, gratuity, and a beverage)

Attire: Blue Jeans and your favorite Spelman t-shirt

Please RSVP to spelman2004@gmail.com

Reunion Updates!!!

Message from your Spelman College Office of Alumnae Affairs

Greetings Reunioners!We’re looking forward to Reunion 2009 and we’ve got great things in store!Take a look at your Reunion 2009 Newsletter for Reunion activities, committee articles, registration information and more!Click here or visit http://www.spelmanmail.com/util/link.jsp?e=47YNycyp8q6XJlMxZ4G3rDzMe0skhKChnS8C6FuFCLAnM&s=6oQocpDhf8UKazUst-vmKfA..A&v=7bZgeTz7iEuOBv14sBvnq6A..Afor your Reunion 2009 Newsletter!

A FEW NOTES ON REUNION

Reunion Registration

Get your bags packed and prepare to reunite! You’ll receive additional registration information in a few weeks, including a payment plan option! You’ll have an opportunity to register on-line, by mail, or by fax. Please contact our Reunion Hotline at 404.270.5064 for additional information. Class ActivitiesYour class committees are coordinating efforts to increase the excitement and enhance your Reunion 2009 experience. Your committee members will provide additional information about Reunion 2009 activities specific to your class. Please use the e-mail addresses listed in the newsletter to contact your class committee or contact our Reunion Hotline at 404.270.5064 to obtain additional contact information.



Lodging

Make plans now for accommodations. Reunion occurs during exciting times in Atlanta. With commencements, reunions, weddings and more, get your reservations in before the hotels close their doors!Host Hotel: Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta210 Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 On-campus housing will be available. See the newsletter for reservation information.

May the dear walls remain.


Save the Dates!

Founders Day Observed April 9, 2009

Founders Day - April 11, 2009

ReunionMay 13 - 17, 2009

Every Women Every Year- Class Fundraising!

Dear Spelman Sisters,

The time to celebrate our Rookie Reunion year is quickly approaching. Spelman College Reunion 2009 will be held May 14-17, 2009. The Office of Alumnae Affairs has planned some exciting events for Reunion, and the Spelman College Class of 2004 Planning Committee is in the process of planning events specifically for our class.

We are asking each class member to give a financial gift Spelman. No amount is too small; however, we ask that you give the largest gift possible. Please make your donation to Spelman by visiting the Spelman College website at www.spelman.edu/reunion/giving.shtml. Giving back to the college that gave us so much is extremely important, and it should be something that each member of the Class of 2004 does both during this reunion year and in the years to come. However, it is important to note that all of the funds do not have to come from the alumna alone. Each alumna can raise funds on behalf of the College. In an effort to assist class members with raising money for Spelman, the Planning Committee has created the Ask Five for Five Campaign. The campaign asks each alumna first to make her own donation to Spelman. Next, the alumna should ask five family members, five friends, five church members, five co-workers, and five social club members to give $5.00 to Spelman College. While we encourage everyone to participate in the Ask Five for Five Campaign, should you choose not to participate, please make a donation of any amount.

The Planning Committee has the dual responsibilities of both raising funds for the College and raising funds needed to plan class-specific events. Consequently, we are also asking each class member to donate $10.00 to the Class Operating Fund. These funds will allow us to plan events solely for our class members and their invitees. Donations to this fund can be made online by visiting the Class of 2004 website at http://spelman2004.blogspot.com. Any additional monies remaining in the Class Operating Fund after all class activities have been paid for will be donated to Spelman.

Reunion Registration information is available on the Spelman College website. Registration is handled solely by the Office of Alumnae Affairs. Neither your financial donation to Spelman nor any assistance given to the Operating Fund will be credited to Reunion registration fees. For more information on registration, please visit www.spelman.edu/reunion.

More information concerning class events will follow via email in the months to come. To help ensure you receive information concerning Reunion, please update your contact information with the Office of Alumnae Affairs. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Spelman2004@gmail.com. See you in May!


Sincerely,


Spelman College Class of 2004 Planning Committee

Welcome!!!

Greetings Spelman Sisters,

Welcome to the new and improving blog site for the Spelman College Class of 2004!!!! This will be our primary source to inform and update you on the happenings for Reunion 2009! Can't wait to see you all there!

Current Information:

Spelman College Reunion 2009


Greetings Reunioners!We’re looking forward to Reunion 2009 and we’ve got great things in store!Take a look at information regarding Reunion 2009 activities, registration packages and more!

A FEW NOTES ON REUNIONREUNION REGISTRATION

Get your bags packed and prepare to reunite! Registration begins soon! You’ll have an opportunity to register on-line, by mail, or by fax. Please contact us at http://www.spelmanmail.com/util/link.jsp?e=3HAdVkreIfAEJ1VfAFh0qQB5OnnhsgC85iP-NGTuimsRb&s=9hX-K8Zi6JYJay2s-olo8GA..A&v=8lXpNAhkOhD8qfalfoxzktA..A or call our Reunion Hotline at 404.270.5064 for additional information.

Alumnae Registration - All Inclusive
Package includes:Sisterhood Breakfast
Blue Box Lunch
Morehouse-Spelman Mixer
Reunion Reception
Register by 4/15 = $250
After 4/15 & On-site = $300

- - - - Rookie Relief (Class of 2004) - - - -
Register by 4/15 = $199
After 4/15 & On-site = $250

Alumnae Registration also includes: Name badge, Souvenir program, Signature bag, Signature gifts, and College activities.Options for Registered Alumnae Guest PackagesPackage includes:Blue Box LunchMorehouse-Spelman Mixer Reunion Reception All packages also include access to: Convocation, Class Day, Baccalaureate, Campus Tours, Gentlemen’s Retreat, Alumnae Exchange, College-Bound, Literature and Music Showcase, the NAASC Vendors Market, and Transportation (to and from the host hotel).
Available On-site Only
Blue Box Lunch @ $10 Morehouse-Spelman Mixer @ $30 Reunion Reception @ $75 NAASC Meeting & Luncheon @ $30 Payment plans are an option!

LODGING
Make plans now for your accommodations! Reunion occurs during exciting times in Atlanta. With commencements, reunions, weddings and more, get your reservations in before the hotels close their doors!

Host Hotel
The Westin Hotel210 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Contact the Westin Hotel at 1 (800) Westin-1, (404) 659-1400 or visit them on the web at http://www.spelmanmail.com/util/link.jsp?e=47YNycyp8q6XJlMxZ4G3rDzMe0cAhKChnS8C6FuFCIwHC&s=9hX-K8Zi6JYJay2s-olo8GA..A&v=8lXpNAhkOhD8qfalfoxzktA..Ato make reservations for our host hotel. To receive the Spelman College rate of $119.00 (+15% hotel tax) per room, per night (single/double occupancy), please identify yourself as a Spelman College Alumna calling for the Spelman Reunion room block. This rate is guaranteed until 5:00 pm on April 14, 2009.

On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing will be available on a per-person, per-night rate of $75.00 (on a first-come, first-serve basis).
Reservations must be made through the official Reunion 2009 brochure or on-line.
On-site requests cannot be accommodated.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

Your 2004 class committees are coordinating efforts to increase the excitement and enhance your Reunion 2009 experience please check here regularly for updates from the class of 2004!

In addition to the College-sponsored activities and the plans for your class, please be sure to take the time to showcase your personal interests during the Alumnae Exchange and the Literature and Music Showcase on Friday, May 15th.
Spelman Literature and Music Showcase
Manley College Center, Upper Concourse
Friday, May 15th - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A showcase of arts by reunioning alumnae, and College faculty and staff.Interested in sharing your works?
Contact us at reunion@spelman.edu or 404.270.5064.
Alumnae ExchangeManley College Center, Upper Concourse Friday, May 15th - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm An opportunity to network with your Spelman sisters.

Engage in an exchange of resources concerning topics ranging from planning your future to health and wellness. Bring your business cards, pamphlets and promotional items. Engage in the exchange!

Make plans to visit the Vendors Market!
Manley College Center, Lower Concourse
Friday, May 15th
Interested in being a vendor? Please contact: Christina Hayes, C’98, NAASC Atlanta Chapter, Presidenthttp://www.spelmanmail.com/util/link.jsp?e=55G5wM_sm6x1kvZlalHvuFk47BkW_DGclI_FM_G1qkEnNfvsccacKupCoXwrOmpjm&s=9hX-K8Zi6JYJay2s-olo8GA..A&v=8lXpNAhkOhD8qfalfoxzktA..A
or

Sherron Reese, C’2003, NAASC Atlanta Chapter, President-Elect
http://www.spelmanmail.com/util/link.jsp?e=6A7lH6bJLDqG-zSX4Jv-OSM-pGtV_1ecXSkZxh8T9w144WrFZtQD9c8B2zmQGDhuG&s=9hX-K8Zi6JYJay2s-olo8GA..A&v=8lXpNAhkOhD8qfalfoxzktA..A Hosted by the Atlanta Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College

Spelman College Reunion 2009

REMINISCE
with your sisters

REFLECT
on good times

RECONNECT
with one another

REVIVE
school spirit

REMEMBER
when

REJOICE!

For any comments , questions, suggestions, or concerns please contact the Class of 2004 Reunion Planning Committee at spelman2004@gmail.com