BCNAA Annual Spring Meeting
42nd Annual Spring Planning Meeting
The Benedict College National Alumni Association
March 30 - April 2, 2023
hosted by
The Greater Jacksonville Benedict Club
Jacksonville, Florida
Mrs. Cedelle E. Gates ’71
BCNAA National President
Registration Fee Early Bird (before Feb 28th): $250.00
Registration Fee after March 1st: $300.00
Registration Deadline: March 20, 2023
No On-Site Registration
Mrs. Cedelle E. Gates '71
30th National Presdient
Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis
President and CEO
Benedict College
Friday, March 31, 2023
College Updates
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TENTATIVE
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
South Bank Marriott, Jacksonville Riverwalk
1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Direct: (904) 396-5100
South Bank Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk is the official host hotel for the Benedict College National Alumni Association Spring Meeting. Contact the hotel for reservations. Mention Benedict College group code BCO to receive a special room rate.
Room rate – $149 King/Double ++ tax | Reservation Deadline: February 28, 2023Book your group rate for Greater Jacksonville Chapter of Benedict College
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
