SpelHouse C'89 Alumni Group ~ Homecoming Weekend - The Zen Experience!

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED - :(

As the HBCU homecoming season approaches, Morehouse College and Spelman College have announced that they cancelled the homecoming events that are open to the public.

Spelman’s president Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell released a statement via the school’s website explaining that this year’s events have been cancelled due to Georgia’s “record-breaking numbers of infections caused by the delta variant, and an increase in hospitalizations across the state.” She said there will be virtual events but in-person events for students have not yet been decided upon.

Our joint priority is protecting the health of our students, faculty and staff. In accordance with guidance to limit the number of large events from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Georgia Department of Public Health, all planned in-person homecoming events for alumnae have been canceled.

Spelman will hold all alumnae events for homecoming virtually beginning Thursday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, under the theme, “Stronger Together: A Forever Sisterhood.”

A determination is still being made regarding student events. We are committed to maintaining a safe campus environment for our students, therefore we are considering how to help students celebrate homecoming with Morehouse and other Atlanta University Center Consortium institutions. More information will be forthcoming as decisions are made.

Homecoming is a time within the academic year when we pause to gather, reminisce and celebrate the legacy of Spelman and Morehouse. Like last year, organizers are committed to ensuring that the magic of homecoming remains.

While Spelman is still figuring out if there will be in-person events for the students, Morehouse’s president Dr. David A. Thomas said that only students, staff and faculty will be able to come to in-person events.

Given the circumstances, a massive in-person gathering on our campus presents a public health risk to our students which is impossible to ignore. Keeping our students safe is our top priority.

In order to fulfill our commitment to maintain a safe campus environment for our students, Homecoming 2021 will be replaced with a student-only fall festival. Access to campus on October 16 will be limited to students and employees at Morehouse and other Atlanta University Center Consortium institutions, game ticket holders, and pre-designated visitors.

Morehouse will still be hosting their football game against Fort Valley State University on October 16.

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The Mighty SpelHouse C'89 Alumni Group missed you and we’re ready to make up for lost time. Join us to celebrate Homecoming 2021!!

Big plans are underway to welcome you home with all the festivities and exuberance a SpelHouse Homecoming delivers. See a current list of activities provided below. Details will be shared as they come available. Keep in mind, activities and schedules are subject change as the college leadership works to ensure our collective safety.

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We have secured our spot on Tailgate Hill for Homecoming. Here is the response from Morehouse regarding your concerns regarding COVID. Know that the College are watching the conditions VERY closely and safety is the the top priority.

• IMPACT OF COVID-19 VARIANT

We will continue to monitor Covid-19 variant conditions over the next several weeks and communicate any changes to our Homecoming plans as required. We will keep you apprised of changing conditions as they improve or worsen.

• VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

ALL HOSTS and GUESTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED AND MASKED TO ENTER CAMPUS GROUNDS OR FACILITIES.

PLEASE HAVE PROOF OF VACCINATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND WEAR YOUR MASK COVERING YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN YOU ARE NOT ACTIVELY EATING AND DRINKING.

You can inform us of your vaccination status at the time of registration.

• Visitors and Vendors Guidelines:

Alumni, guests and caterers are required to wear a face mask and physical distance, when possible, while on campuses.

Visitors and vendors are prohibited from being on campus if they have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past two weeks, are exhibiting signs or symptoms of illness of COVID-19, or were in close contact to someone confirmed to have COVID-19.

If COVID-19 conditions persist and worsen, the College will move Homecoming activities, except for the Game, to our virtual Homecoming platform again this year. If guests are unvaccinated and unwilling to wear a mask, we ask that you not attend this year's Homecoming events.

We strongly recommend families with small children, under the age of 11, to not attend Homecoming events with your children this year as vaccinations have not been made available for this age group. as of today.

Please register today to reserve your tent/space today. Should COVID conditions change, you will have the option to defer funds to Homecoming 2022.

We have partnered with the Tailgate Guys, a professional GA-based firm that will help make your experience, a memorable one. Click here to reserve your tailgate space and guest passes this year. We will accommodate all placement requests but are unable to confirm a specific location at the time of registration. The system will close on September 16 or until we reach capacity.

We are "Tailgating with a Purpose, so please MASK UP and TAILGATE safely.

ALL HOSTS and GUESTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED AND MASKED UPON ENTRANCE TO CAMPUS GROUNDS OR FACILITIES.

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Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Heather Hawes for details.

Your dues includes - Entrance to Tailgate and the Sunday gathering, food, alcoholic and non - alcoholic beverages, a branded mask & Goodie bag.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (Schedule subject to change and COVID Protocols in place!)

THURSDAY - Opening Ceremonies with Kathy Todd Burton C'87 & friends

Location: TBA ~~~ Time: 9:00pm

Payment in advance required and link for payment forthcoming. Not included with Weekend Admission

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FRIDAY -

The ANNUAL DAMN DAY PARTY hosted by Michael Anderson C'89

Location: The LUXE EVENT LOFT ~ 3:00pm - 9:00pm

http://damndayparty.com/fbclid=IwAR2QfflCWU6bj5fxbxKsb0HBm1nclCS8qk4pmsj5i3wKWEMyxigfZ6kCMy4

Payment in advance strongly encouraged. Not included with Weekend Admission

PETEY'S PARTY

- Location and cost - TBD (not included with the dues)

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SATURDAY - THE SPELHOUSE TAILGATE EXPERIENCE

12:00pm - 7:00pm ~ Morehouse College

Location - TBA

COVID Protocols are in place as you can eat and drink with your wristband. Great Food by Kevin Tate C'89, Music by DJ Kemit ~ Contact Heather about kids under 15.

Class Photo @ 3:00pm SHARP - provided by our Morehouse photographer John Crooms

Please pace yourself and observe the COVID Protocols

$10 Entrance fee into Tailgate. Not included in Weekend Admission - Click here to register on Morehouse Connect - https://connect.morehouse.edu

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SUNDAY - THE SPELHOUSE 89 ZEN FEST - The home of the Troy and Deion Huffman

2:00pm - 8:00pm - Location - TBA

Take pictures, talk, relax, laugh, hug and love!!!

Its the final set in the Zen weekend where you can eat and drink. Come by before you head home to share good times of the weekend.

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Above is the last time we gathered for the Tailgate Experience 2019! Don't miss the Zen Experience - peace, lots of LOVE and plenty of SpelHouse Soul!

Host or Publisher C'89 SpelHouse