Committees

  • By-Laws

    Reviews revision requests and presents amendments for action to members

  • Communications

    Promotes effective communication within the Chapter, from the College, and with partnering organizations

  • Courtesy

    Ensures Chapter members receive acknowledgement for major life events

  • Finance*

    Responsible for making financial recommendations for the Chapter; limited membership to committee

  • Fundraising

    Organizes and conducts events intended to generate scholarship funds for the Chapter

  • Membership*

    Develops strategies for recruiting Spelman alumnae in the Chicagoland area

  • Nominating

    Responsible for coordinating all processes and forms necessary for the biennial election of officers

  • Programming

    Responsible for the implementation of the approved national service programs for the Chapter and initiates community outreach projects for the Chapter to participate in

  • Scholarship

    Takes requests from current Spelman students in need of financial assistance

*Committee Chair(s) must be an elected officer as stated by the Chicago Chapter of the NAASC By-Laws

Ad-Hoc Committees

  • A Crystal Blue Evening

    Coordinates all arrangements for the biennial fundraiser gala A Crystal Blue Evening, held on even years.

  • Founders Day

    Coordinates all arrangements for the Founders Day Celebration honoring Spelman College’s Founders. An alumna who best represents the spirit of the College’s Founders shall be presented with the Chicago Chapter of the NAASC Spirit Award. This annual event shall be held in April.

  • Outreach

    Coordinates activities or events for current students on behalf of the Chapter. Additionally, this committee will make all arrangements for the annual “Honors Luncheon” event to recognize the incoming class and honor the graduates on behalf of the Chapter. This annual event shall be held in June or July

  • Recruitment

    Attends and coordinates all invitations to college fairs in the Chicagoland area as requested by the college. All committee members must be STAR trained.

  • SpelHouse Initiatives

    Organizes and conducts events in conjunction with the Chicago Morehouse Alumni Association on behalf of the Chapter

  • UNCF/HBCU Liaison

    Serves as a liaison for the Chicago Chapter of the NAASC at the local Inter-Alumni Council that is a UNCF sponsored organization of concerned graduates, current students, and individuals who want to advance the cause of black higher education.

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