May

Dear Spelman Sisters of the Dynamic Class of 1984,

Thank you for your continued support of our beloved alma mater –Spelman College. Your gifts to this hallowed institution represent the exceptional school spirit and leadership of the sisters in the Class of 1984. We have remained steadfast in our giving since our last reunion in May 2019. And we are excited to present to you the fundraising plans for our 40th Class Reunion.

Are you ready to turn it up? There are plenty of opportunities to participate in giving and in supporting our beloved alma mater. So, you will hear more about class level giving, fundraising, and social events over the next few weeks and months. But for now, let’s celebrate the Class of 1984 and participate, enthusiastically, in our fundraising events: Fundraising Opportunities for #Reunion40: Class of 1984 Giving Levels This giving campaign is designed to encourage everyone to contribute at some level of giving. Our stretch goal is to raise $198,400 through this campaign. Your monetary contributions should be made directly to Spelman College (Click here).

Secure the Bag: Congratulations to . . . Shawn Harris, winner of the Secure the Bag Raffle!! Thank you to everyone who supported our first fundraising campaign.

Pottery Bowl: The Spelman College ’84 reunion committee will also offer a keepsake bowl that embodies the spirit of Spelman College and can be cherished on any occasion. This customized bowl will have the Spelman College tagline “A Choice to Change the World” and colors. The bowl will be 10″ in diameter, 3.5″ tall and priced at $150 each. You will be able to purchase these bowls from December 2023 to May 2024. Click the title to purchase.

Whitney Simpkins is the potter of the bowl. She began selling ceramics in 2016 as a way to part with all the extra cups and bowls that hadn’t been given away to friends. Years later, Personal Best Ceramics evolved into a bit more than cups and bowls, and her ceramics have found their way to many, many new friends.

Commissioned Art Auction: Get ready to place your bid on exclusive art pieces that have been commissioned by acclaimed Black artists for our Reunion 40 campaign. These specially curated pieces of art will evoke the spirit of SpelHouse. This collection will feature all original artwork, inspired by Spelman College, and the symbiotic relationship between Spelman and Morehouse College, and the embodiment of Black excellence. Link. Our goal is to raise $25,000 from this effort. The bidding will start on March 1, 2024, and will close on May 10, 2024.

Sisters, it’s a blessing to celebrate as the Class of 1984 and we are all blessed to be here to participate in another #Reunion40 year!

Sincerely,

Reunion 40 Committee