45th Annual Spring Planning Meeting
The Benedict College National Alumni Association
March 26-29, 2026
hosted by
The Charlotte Alumni Club
Charlotte, North Carolina
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, 2026
No On-Site Registration
Mr. Rod Casey '05
31st National President
Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis
PRESIDENT AND CEO
BENEDICT COLLEGE SPEAKER
Friday, March 27, 2026
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TENTATIVE
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Executive Committee Meeting via Zoom (BCNAA Executive Officers, Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs only) |
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Registration |
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | General Session I (Lunch will be provided) |
4:00 p.m. | Hotel Check-In |
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Registration |
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Registration |
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | General Session II |
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Alumni Luncheon Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO, Speaker |
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | General Session III |
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | BC Legacy Night in the Queen City Dress attire Business Casual BC Purple and Gold |
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | General Session IV/Wrap-Up |
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Sip and Paint |
TBD | Shopping Trip |
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | “Purple Reign” Day Party w/DJ Stacy Blackman |
6:00 p.m. | Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Spectrum Center | 333 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202 |
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
10:00 a.m. | Church of your choice |
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
Doubletree by Hilton
Direct: (704) 527-8000
Reservations should be made directly with the Doubletree by Hilton. Reference BCN when making reservation.
Scan the QR Code below or call the hotel directly.
Room rate – All Rooms (Single/Double/King): $145++ tax
Reservation Deadline: February 23, 2026
Please Note: Nightly incidentals are authorized at $50.00 per night.
Check-In: 4:00 p.m. | Check-Out: 12:00 p.m.
Parking: ComplimentaryComplimentary breakfast vouchers (2 per room, per day)
Access to our airport shuttle service (4:00 a.m. – 10:00 am. & 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
Onsite restaurant & bar, with additional dining options within walking distance
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: $110.00
Deadline: March 15, 2026
The BC Travel Club will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina for the 45th 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.
Check Payable to:
BC Tiger Booster Club
Mail: Mr. Robert Squirewell
P.O. Box 30076
Columbia, SC 29203
Or click here to pay online.
Bus Schedule
Board: 9:30 a.m. | Depart 10:00 a.m.
Benedict College, Columbia, SC
(Parking Garage)
to Charlotte, North Carolina
Arrival Time: Approximately 11:30 a.m.
Depart 10:00 a.m.
Return to Columbia, South Carolina