BCNAA Annual Spring Meeting
44th Annual Spring Planning Meeting
The Benedict College National Alumni Association
March 27-30, 2025
hosted by
The Atlanta Metro Alumni Club
Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. Rod Casey ’05
BCNAA National President
Registration Fee Early Bird (before March 1st): $350.00
Registration Fee (after March 2nd): $375.00
Registration Deadline: March 16, 2025
No On-Site Registration
Mr. Rod Casey '05
31st National President
Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis
PRESIDENT AND CEO
BENEDICT COLLEGE SPEAKER
Friday, March 28, 2025
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TENTATIVE
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | BCNAA Executive Committee Meeting via Zoom (2024-26 BCNAA Executive Officers, Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs) |
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Registration |
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | BCNAA Executive Committee Luncheon (2024-26 BCNAA Executive Officer’s, Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs) |
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Business Session I |
4:00 p.m. | Hotel Check-In |
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Registration |
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Opening Reception (Open Bar) |
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Memorial Service |
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Registration |
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Business Session II (Breakout Sessions) |
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Alumni Luncheon Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO, Speaker |
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Business Session III |
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Theme Dinner (Open Bar) |
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Business Session IV |
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | “BC Day” Party |
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
10:00 a.m. | Departure for Home |
No On-Site Registration
No Refunds
Schedule of Events
| 4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Log On |Committee Chairs, Co-Chairs, and Members Breakout Sessions | (Committee Members Only) |
| 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | Breakout Sessions | (Committee Members Only) |
| 5:45: p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Log On & Meeting Protocol | (All meeting registrants) |
| 6:00 p.m. | Welcome & Greetings | Inspiration |
| 6:10 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Introduction of Speaker | Ms. Pia Scott, Guest Speaker Remaining Relevant, Resilient and READY: Moving Forward the Legacy of Benedict College |
| 7:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. | Acknowledgements | Closing |
| 7:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Entertainment | Mr. Russell Perkins, Saxophonist |
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Log On & Meeting Protocol | (All Meeting registrants) |
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | College Updates by Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO |
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | BC Quality Enhancement Plan | Dr. Vareva Harris, Chair Benedict College |
3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Business Session I | (All Meeting registrants) |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Entertainment | DJ Reggie B |
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Log On & Meeting Protocol | (All Meeting registrants) |
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Memorial Service |
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Business Session II | (All Meeting registrants) |
12:00 p.m. | Announcement of 50/50 Rally Drawing and Alma Mater |
Hotel Accommodations
Marriott Atlanta Perimeter Center Hotel
246 Perimeter Center Parkway NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30346
Direct: (770) 394-6500
Reservations should be made directly with the Marriott Atlanta Perimeter Center Hotel. Scan the below QR Code or call the hotel directly.
Room rate – All Rooms (Single/Double/King): $139 ++ tax | Reservation Deadline: March 7, 2025
Check-In: 3:00 p.m. | Check-Out: 11:00 a.m.
Parking: $16.00 per day
Nearby attractions
What to Do in Charlotte, NC and Beyond
Explore Charlotte with attractions near our hotel. Whether you’re seeking thrills or a quiet retreat, the city has experiences for everyone. Visit Carowinds, Discovery Place, Billy Graham Library, and more while you’re at Hilton Charlotte Executive Park.
Hilton Charlotte Executive Park is located in south Charlotte at the intersection of I-77 and Tyvola Road, near attractions like Carowinds Park, the Billy Graham Library, the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Quail Hollow Club, home of the PGA Tour’s Wells Fargo Championship. Downtown Charlotte and the Charlotte Convention Center are just a quick drive from this south Charlotte hotel.
The BC Travel Club
Round Trip Fare: $65.00
Deadline: March 15, 2020
The BC Travel Club will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina for the 40th Annual Spring Meeting. Please email or call to reserve a space on the bus ASAP. The bus schedule is listed below.
For more information, please email Robert Thomas @ tarealty@bellsouth.net or call 803-360-6609 or, Robert Squirewell @ robert.squirewell@benedict.edu or call 803-466-6222
Check Payable to:
BC Tiger Booster Club
Mail: Attn. Mr. Gary Knight
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Board: 8:30 a.m. | Depart 9:00 a.m.
Benedict College, Columbia, SC
(Parking Garage)
to Charlotte, North Carolina
Return to Columbia, South Carolina
