The National Alumnae Association of Spelman College is pleased to invite you to the True Blue Sister Summit this summer in Chicago!
The True Blue Sister Summit is a women’s empowerment summit taking place July 7-10, 2022 at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The event is open to all women.
This marks the first time that NAASC has combined its regional conferences into one spectacular event. Our inaugural theme is “Retool, Recharge, Reconnect” where attendees will have the chance to engage in interactive workshops focused on professional development (Retool), wellness (Recharge), and strengthening NAASC chapters (Reconnect). All workshops will be led by our dynamic Spelman alumnae. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with fellow Spelman alumnae & partners, learn about NAASC and its chapters, hear updates from Spelman College, participate in social activities, and much more!
True Blue Sister Summit is a collaborative effort between the regions of NAASC (Northeast, Southeast, South Central, Great Lakes, and Far West) and serves to replace the traditional biennial regional conferences.
SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES:
*Interested in being a sponsor? Download our brochure HERE to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for businesses. Once you have determined your desired sponsorship level, complete and sign the Sponsorship Agreement.
*Individual donors may make a contribution to support the True Blue Sister Summit via PayPal. To make a contribution by check, mail this form along with a check payable to "NAASC Great Lakes Region" to: Attn: TBSS | NAASC NE Region, PO Box 21, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Be sure to include "TBSS Donation" in the memo section.
*To learn more about vendor opportunities & apply for vendor space, email Tina Shelton at sheltonit@outlook.com.
The Covid-19 Pandemic is a constantly evolving situation and CDC guidance is frequently updated. Here’s what you need to know about the True Blue Sister Summit weekend:
- Do not travel if you have COVID-19 symptoms, tested positive for COVID-19, are waiting for results of a COVID-19 test, or had close contact with a person with COVID-19 and are recommended to quarantine.
- Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is recommended in indoor areas of public transportation (including airplanes) and indoors in U.S. transportation hubs (including airports).
- Out of an abundance of caution, all attendees will be required to submit a negative result for a COVID-19 test (PCR or rapid antigen test) taken no more than 72 hours (3 days) before arrival. Directions for submitting test results will be emailed to all registered attendees, vendors, & guests.
- Attendees will be required to wear masks for all indoor programming unless in their personal space, eating, drinking, or socially distanced.
- While proof of vaccination is not required to attend the True Blue Sister Summit, other places in Chicago may require proof. Prepare to be flexible as restrictions and policies may change during your trip.
- Additional information about the Cook County guidelines that are in place as of today may be found here: Cook County COVID-19 Mitigation
Current ticket prices are as listed below:
Late Tickets
$350 for NAASC Members, $450 for Non-Members (includes entrance to all summit events, all summit materials,& four meals)
Saturday-Only Tickets
$175 (includes entrance to Saturday summit events and two meals; member discount does not apply)
NAASC Members receive a discount by entering your Member ID number in the Discount Code box when checking out. Your Member ID can be found in your NAASC Alumna Profile. If a Member ID is not listed in your profile or doesn't work, please email trueblue@naasc.org for your member discount code. Member discount does not apply to Saturday-Only tickets.
TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE BUT MAY BE TRANSFERRED IN THE EVENT OF ILLNESS.
8:00 AM
Registration Check-In
Breakfast & Opening Plenary
9:05 AM
Workshop Block 1 (choose one)
RETOOL: Should I Stay or Should I Go: Essential Strategies to Ensure You Pivot Your Career With Power & Purpose
RECONNECT: Chapter Fundraising & Event Planning
10:10 AM
Workshop Block 2 (choose one)
RECHARGE: Your Wellness Matters: Strong Foundations
RECONNECT: Past Presidents Roundtable Discussion: NAASC Past, Present, and Future
11:15 AM
Networking Break & Vendors
12:20 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM
NAASC General Session & Regional Business Meetings
5:30 PM
Happy Hour Reception
8:00 AM
Registration Check-In
Breakfast & Spelman College Updates
9:05 AM
Keynote Conversation
10:10 AM
Workshop Block 3 (choose one)
RECHARGE: Let's Get It On: Prioritizing Pleasure in the Boardroom & the Bedroom
RECONNECT: Intergenerational Sankofa Chat
11:15 AM
Workshop Block 4 (choose one)
RETOOL: Taking Your Business to the Next Level
RECHARGE: Centering Down as a Spiritual Practice
12:20PM
Lunch
1:25 PM
Networking Break & Vendors
2:30 PM
Workshop Block 5 (choose one)
RECONNECT: Conflict Resolution
RETOOL: A Seat at the Board Table
3:35 PM
Workshop Block 6 (choose one)
RECHARGE: Saving Ourselves from Ourselves: Coping with Burnout
RETOOL: The Business of Social Media Influencing
4:40 PM
Closing Plenary (including Chapter Awards)
6:00 PM
Reception
The 2022 True Blue Sister Summit will take place at The Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, which is conveniently located in the Chicago Theater District with panoramic views of the Chicago River. Discounted rates are available for event attendees.
Rates: $199 STANDARD; $239 2 QUEEN
Reservations: https://book.passkey.com/e/50239202
Cut-Off Date: Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 5PM CST
Prepared leadership is not a contrived notion but the driving force behind the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC). To understand the NAASC, it is important to understand Spelman College. When Sophia B. Packard and Harriet E. Giles founded Spelman in 1881, their mission was to develop and prepare strong women leaders in prime position to be game changers around the globe. Those same principles remain the hallmark of our institution today.
NAASC, a 501(c)(3), is the official organization of Spelman College alumnae that supports, encourages, and promotes growth & development of over 20,000 alumnae through leadership opportunities and partnership alliances. NAASC is committed to maintaining the extraordinary Spelman sisterhood that transcends generations, traditions, and continents. Learn more at naasc.org.