BNL Chapter Meeting Feb. 2020

1. Agenda – February 10, 2020
□ Call to Order
□ Invocation
□ Adoption of Agenda
□ Recording Secretary’s Report
□ Treasurer’s Report
□ Committee Reports
■ Benevolence / Brotherhood Relations
■ Educational Activities
■ Budget & Finance
■ Membership & Reclamation
■ Political Action
■ Social Activities
■ Community Service
■ BEAM Foundation
□ Unfinished Business
■ Regional Convention
■ Chapter Directory
□ New Business
■ ANCA Constitution Amendments
□ Introduction of Visiting Brothers
□ Announcements/Good of the Order
□ Adjournment & Singing of Alpha Hymn

3. Benevolence/Brotherhood Relations
Bro. Bryan Pratt (bnl.benevolence.brotherhood@gmail.com)
⮚ Biological Birthdays
⮚ Fraternal Birthdays
⮚ Wedding Anniversaries
⮚ New Births
⮚ Job Promotions
⮚ Other Awards/Highlights
⮚ Benevolence

4. Education Committee Report
February
Bro. Daryl E. Rice
Director of Educational Activities

5. Alpha Academy
Bro. Jonathan Lindsay (jonathan.lindsay@Microsoft.com)
Bro. Norris Williams (norriswilliams06@gmail.com)
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■ Past Session: College Tour January 25, 2020
Winston Salem State University &
Wake Forest University

6. Alpha Academy
Bro. Jonathan Lindsay (jonathan.lindsay@Microsoft.com)
Bro. Norris Williams (norriswilliams06@gmail.com)
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■ Last Session: Movie: Just Mercy
Saturday February 8, 2020
■ Next Session : Black History Quiz Bowl
Saturday February 22, 2020
at Microsoft 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
■ If you would like to help.

7. Alpha Beautillion
Bro. Daryl E. Rice (derice418@gmail.com)
Bro. Bryan Sturgies (bsturgies@gmail.com)
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■ Past session Sunday January 26, 2020
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Frat House
Topic: Law Enforcement Engagement with
African-American Men
■ Last Session: Sunday February 9, 2020
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal School
Topic: 2020 Beautillion Oratorical Contest

8. Alpha Beautillion
Bro. Daryl E. Rice (derice418@gmail.com)
Bro. Bryan Sturgies (bsturgies@gmail.com)
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■ Next session February 22, 2020
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Frat House
Topic: Phinancial Literacy
■ 2020 Beautillion Gala tickets will be going
on sale soon.
Sunday May 31, 2020 5:00 pm
Ticket are $75.00
■ Beau Fund Raising Support visit BEAM
website | Questions

9. ❑ 2020 Dues:
Grand Tax Local Dues
Housing
Assessment
Total
Life - $150.00 $100.00 $250.00
Alumni $150.00 $150.00 $100.00 $400.00
1st Year $75.00 $75.00 $50.00 $200.00
2nd Year $112.50 $112.50 $75.00 $300.00
Full payment due by November Chapter Meeting*
*National Late Fee: $15
Budget & Finance
Bro. Mike Daniel – (michaeldaniel76@gmail.com)

10. Membership, Reclamation & Brother’s Keeper
Bro. David Neeley, Chair

11. Membership Sub-Committee
■Subcommittee: David Neeley, James Burney,
Maxfield Bowen, Craig Cupil and Sam Smith
■26 men vying for membership via Spring 2020
■Sponsor/Recommenders: stay in touch with your
Aspirant
■ Week 1: Smoker, March 11, 2020; IMDP March 13-15, 2020
■ Week 2: Sphinxman Meeting, March 25, 2020; IMDP March 27-29, 2020
■ Week 3: Probate Meeting, April 1; IMDP April 3-4, 2020; April 5 – Neophyte Training
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12. Reclamation Sub-Committee
■ Subcommittee: David Neeley, Kevin Christian, Brandon Woodward
■ Contact info: Membership@betanulambda.org
■ Alpha Valentines Day
■ Saturday, February 8, 2020
■ 31 Paid Attendees
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13. My Brother’s Keeper
■Subcommittee: David Neeley, Eric
Young, George Adams
■ No Updates
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14. Membership & Reclamation
■ Contact Info: Membership@betanulambda.org
■ Phone: (704) 369-6247
■ Meeting: The Third Monday of the month @ 7 PM via Conference Call
and BNL Frat house
■ Next Meeting Date is Monday, 2/17/20 @ 7PM
■ Conference Call Line available @
‒ Dial-In Number: 605-475-2090
‒ Participant Access Code: 650845

15. Political Action Committee

16. Political Round Table
Topics
■ MLK Parade
■ Smartballots.org
■ Talk about it Tuesday
■ Future Events

17. Political Round Table
MLK Parade – Voter Registration
■ Partnered with Friendship MBC
■ Good Support registering with clipboards
■ Light Registration (primarily new voters)
■ Lessons Learned Document for next year

18. Political Round Table
Panhel making decision IF to support a Devine 9 Coordination
event
■ Planned and coordinated by ANCA
■ Our job would be to motivate D9
participation
■ Only 60 of participants
■ Coordination of efforts for 2020
Election, Voter Registration and
Census
■ Chapter will send later
communication if we have a
positive decision to support this
event

19. Important Dates and Election Information

20. Political Round Table
Talk about it Tuesday – Harvey B
Gantt
Annual Gantt – ΑΦΑ Panel Discussion
Date: April 14th, 2020
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Harvey B Gantt Museum
Panelists:
Kenton Dunn and Ron Brinson
Winner of the Beautillion Oratorical Contest
An Undergraduate Brother
2 other Community Members not affiliated with Alpha
2019 Topic:
A Generational Conversation about Black Male Identity

21. ΒΝΛ Political Action Committee future activities
■ Census Education Social Media campaign
■ Political Roundtable in September
■ Debate watch party
‒ Tentative Location (to be confirmed) Four Points
by Sheraton Hotel Huntersville
‒ Invite Devine Nine and NAACP

22. Call to Action
■ Meeting Schedule will remain the same
‒ First Tuesday of each month (Fraternity House/Conference Call)
‒ Next Meeting March 3, 2020 @ 7pm

23. Beta Nu Lambda Social Activities
The ‘06 Crew Presents
Phrozen Hour: The Phinale
‒ Sage Restaurant &
Lounge
‒ 5:00 – 9:06 PM
‒ Free Admission via
Eventbrite

24. Beta Nu Lambda Social Activities
Alpha Luau 2020
■ Saturday, June 20, 2020
■ Oasis Shriners
■ BYOB Format is no longer allowed by Alpha insurance Standards
■ Committee is vetting options for the event:
‒ Host Bar Option with licensed bartenders
■ Possible Caterers - Requesting referrals
■ In house table sales will begin in March 2020
■ Public Sales will begin May 2020

25. Beta Nu Lambda
Social Activities
■Next Committee Meeting
‒ Tuesday, February 18, 2019 @7:00 PM
‒ BNL Frat House
‒ 5639 Beatties Ford Road

26. COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE
REPORT – FEBRUARY 2020
Chairman
Montae Monroe
H HHarvest
Center
Health
Blood
Mobile
Walls
Memorial
March of
Dimes
Coat/Clothes
Drive &
Distribution
Toy
Assembly
Men’s
Shelter
Bro. Pratt
Bro.
Monroe
Bro.
Wilson
Bro.
George/Bro.
DeWalt
Bro. Burney
Bro. Jones
• Blood Drive – Had good turnout for MLK Community Service Weekend and Parade!! Good turnout for the Blood
Drive. With weather, etc. and the Brothers donating primarily (2 Zetas, 1 Delta and 1 AKA showed up) We were able
to collect 21 donations which impacted 63 lives – great job Alpha!! – Next Blood Drive in April (Final Four
Weekend!!) with RSO AKA Chapter – info to follow
• Walls Memorial MLK Church Service on Jan 19 – great representation by Brothers – Walls presented the chapter
with a plaque.
• MLK Prayer Breakfast at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on MLK Monday morning, Jan 20!! - we had 2 tables filled w
Brothers. 2020 MLK Celebration w Bro Andrew Young @ Halton Theatre on MLK Monday morning, Jan 20!! - had
great turnout!! .
* Remember Brothers you can donate anytime throughout the year at any of the One Blood Donation Center
locations here in the Charlotte & surrounding area– No Code needed – you can share you are donating on behalf of
Alpha Phi Alpha.
Bro. Wilson

27. • Walls Memorial Church – February 2020 Service Date – 3rd Saturday, February 15 from 10am to 1pm – We
NEED MEN’S CLOTHING – Men’s Shirts, Jeans, Pants, Shoe’s, Sneakers, etc. – Please continue to bring to
Chapter Meetings, to Walls Memorial directly or drop off at House!! Can leave donations in back room or call
me and we can meet so I can pickup!!
• 2nd Harvest Food Bank – Will look to schedule 1Q 2020 Community Service opportunity in March for Beta Nu
Lambda and keep Brothers in loop that can attend – information to follow
• Coat/Clothes Drive – Drive for distribution Uptown Charlotte – still ongoing & please BRING your Coats – Bro.
Wilson
• Toy Assembly/Assistance/Clothes Closet – St. Paul’s Baptist Church – Will get more involved w St.Paul’s
throughout the year – also have Community Clothes closet and with enough Brothers we can make it
happen!!
• March of Dimes – Brother Eric DeWalt working with Bro. George to transition as BNL Lead in 2020!! 2020
Goal of $10,000.00 We will get this!!!
• Men’s Shelter – Cooking/Serving meals – Bro. Jones lead on this and will update with more information
about 1Q 2020 support opportunities.
• Meeting day/time – Had call last Wednesday, Feb 5 (Thursday, Feb 6) – moving forward will try to get
monthly Conference Calls scheduled (Wednesday nights before Chapter mtgs when possible) in 2020 and
look forward to working with those interested in bringing new ideas & initiatives to help us continue to do
the work of Alpha here in the Charlotte Community!!

28. B.E.A.M. Foundation Report
January 2020
Bro. T. Brian George
Chairman, B.E.A.M. Foundation

29. Updates – January 2020
■ B.E.A.M. Foundation held its annual meeting on 1/11/20 at the BNL
Fraternity House
‒ 2019 updates were provided for all committees: Education, Finance, and
Housing
‒ B.E.A.M. Foundation three year strategic plan was introduced
• The strategic plan will serve as a directional guide for the Foundation’s growth as
well as a measurable tool to connect our mission, purpose and vision.
• The B.E.A.M. Foundation’s strategic plan outlines vision and direction for the period
of January 2020 – December 2023 in the following areas:
• Operations & Governance
• Brand Management
• Technology
• Finance
• Education
• Housing
■ Open Board Positions: Secretary and VP – Communication & Technology
‒ The role of Secretary is to attend and record all monthly Foundation meetings.
‒ The VP – Communication & Technology will be responsible for
managing/crafting external communications on behalf of the Foundation.
Additionally, this role will be responsible for overseeing a committee to
manage the Foundation’s social media platforms and website.
Updates – January 2020

30. Updates – January 2020 (cont’d)
■ Enhance Committee Capacity
‒ There is a need for additional brotherhood participation within the following
committees:
• Finance
• Fundraising, Grants, budget/bookkeeping, and sponsorships
• Housing
• Management of the fraternity house and expertise in real estate
■ Social Media Platforms
‒ Instagram - @beamfoundationclt
‒ Website – beamfoundationclt.org
■ The next B.E.A.M. Foundation meeting will be on 2/25/20 at 7:00 p.m. (BNL
Fraternity House)
Updates – January 2020 (cont’d)

31. Introductionof Visiting Brothers
■ Name
■ Current Employer
■ Chapter of Initiation
■ Past Offices or Committees
■ Other Relevant Facts