BNL Chapter Meeting - Nov 19'

1. Agenda – November 11, 2019
 Call to Order
 Invocation
 Adoption of Agenda
 Recording Secretary’s Report
 Corresponding Secretary’s Report
 Treasurer’s Report
 Committee Reports
 Benevolence / Brotherhood Relations
 Educational Activities
 Budget & Finance
 College Affairs
 Membership & Reclamation
 Political Action
 Social Activities
 Community Service
 Health and Wellness
 Unfinished Business
 District Conference
 New Business
 Introduction of Visiting Brothers
 Announcements/Good of the Order
 Adjournment & Singing of Alpha Hymn

2. Beginning Checking Account Balance: 52,009.41$
Checks and Withdrawals
Date Type Description Amount
10/15/19 Check #1430 - Bro. J. Lindsey - Reimbursement 200.00$
10/07/19 Check #1474 - Bro. D. Dia - Candidate Forum Repast 595.00$
10/01/19 Check #1475 - Friendships MBC - Black College Fair - Contribution 250.00$
10/16/19 Check #1477 - Bro. M. Daniel - Reimbursement Repast 514.81$
10/16/19 Check #1478 - Bro. J. Lindsey - Reimburseemnt - Chapter Awards 226.24$
10/18/19 Check #1481 - Teller Cashes Withdrawal - Havana Nights 275.00$
10/29/19 Check #1482 - BEAM Foundation - 2019 Housing Assessment 750.00$
10/29/19 Check #1486 - Bro. T. Turner - ANCA Delegate 200.00$
10/31/19 Check #1489 - Bro E. Baldwin - ANCA Delegate 200.00$
10/10/19 ACH Harland Clarke Chk Order 50.66$
10/17/19 ACH Harland Clarke Chk Order 156.54$
10/29/19 ACH PayPal inst Xfer - Jason Pounds 6.39$
Total Withdrawals: $ 3,424.64
Deposits and Transfers
Date Type Description Amount
10/18/19 Credit Check Deposits $ 2,050.00
10/21/19 Credit Adjustment to Account $ 100.00
10/29/19 Credit PayPal Transfer $ 5,600.00
Total Deposits: $ 7,750.00
Period Gain/Loss: 4,325.36$
Ending Checking Account Balance: 56,334.77$
Current Outstanding Payments
Date Type Description Amount
Total Outstanding Payments: $ -
Checking Account Reconciled Balance: 56,334.77$
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Beta Nu Lambda Chapter
Checking Account Financial Activity: 10/01/19 - 10/31/19

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
November
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: November 9, 2019
11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Microsoft
Topic: Community Service Project for the
Urban Ministry Center
Made more than 850 sandwiches.
■ Next Session: Physical Fitness/CrossFit
11:00 am – 3:00 pm at Microsoft
■ If you would like to help.

6. Alpha Beautillion
Bro. Daryl E. Rice (derice418@gmail.com)
Bro. Bryan Sturgies (bsturgies@gmail.com)
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■ Past session November 3, 2019
4:00 pm – 6 pm at Frat House | Topic: Mental Well
Being Presented by Brother Don
Taylor
■ PWI College Retreat at Duke University
November 15th – 17th
■ Next Session: December 1, 2019
4:00 pm – 6 pm at Frat House
Topic: Intro to Public Speaking
■ Beau Fund Raising Support | Questions

7.  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)

8. Membership & Reclamation
Bro. David Neeley

9. General
 October 14, 2019 Meeting
 ~ 98 Present (58 Active BNL (59%) & 40 Visiting/Expired Bros. (41%)) (85
brothers last month)
 Earliest Initiation Date in Attendance - Bro. Joseph Morrison, 2/5/1962
 Most Recent Initiation Date in Attendance - Bro. Nicholas Lawson,
3/30/19
 Committee is Updating the Membership
Contact List and Encourages All Present to
Legibly Print Your Name and Phone # on the
Attendance Sheet
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10. Reclamation Sub-Committee
 Sub-committee Chair (Bro. David Neeley)
 Contact info: Membership@betanulambda.org
 Reclamation Goal from pool of Expired and
Visiting Brothers – (25) Twenty-Five
 December 7th date pending with Brown Foreman
and The Dunhill Hotel as a Reclamation Social
and chance to meet Interested Candidates
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11. “Reclamation is an act of Brotherhood.” – Brother Kirk D. Carrington
Reclamation Sub-Committee
DO talk about our need for
assistance in being of service.
DO get his contact
info and follow up
with him.
DO mention the positive
aspects of BNL’s culture
– highly engaged in the
community and with each
other socially,
professionally and
programmatically.
How You Can Help
DO mention BNL’s
accomplishments in
the City of Charlotte,
District, Region and
National Levels.

12. Membership Sub-Committee
 65 Men have contacted BNL in 2019
regarding Membership
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13. Membership Sub-Committee
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Who is a Good Candidate

14. My Brother’s Keeper
■ Sub-committee Chair –Eric Young
■ Want to Continue 2019 programs into 2020
‒ Senior Brother Highlights
‒ Host a Senior Brother Founder’s Day Lunch
■ Senior Brother Visitations
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15. BNL Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
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■ Date andTime:
Saturday, Dec. 7th
6:00PM – 10:00PM
■ Place:
The Christians
4415 Queensbury Drive
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Phone : 704-456-5699
Email: joheysdad@gmail.com
(Please RSVP via email)

16. Includes desserts & some wine
Bring a bottle of wine/couple
Desserts will be provided, but
feel free to bring your own
Ugly sweater is optional!!!
Cost: Free
Email:
joheysdad@gmail.com
(Please RSVP via email)
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17. 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
‒ Conference Call Line available
‒ Next Meeting Date is Monday, 11/18/19 @ 7PM

18. Political Action Committee

19. Political Round Table
A connection to our rich history
District Conference provided rich political advocacy content
• Focus on Census (now – April 1st)
• Focus on Voter ID
• Focus on Registration
• Focus on Voting

20. BNL has the responsibility to lead the state and have national impact
BNL is the 2019/2020 ANCA Chapter of the Year
Many chapters only have 15 or 20 brothers
77,000 votes decided the last presidential election in a few key states
North Carolina is a key state
Partnership is KEY
‒ Impact is more important than credit
‒ Brother Everett Ward is the Leader of the Divine Nine Presidents (NPHC Council of Presidents)
‒ We must reflect his leadership in Charlotte with NPHC, Urban League and NAACP
‒ We must “Make Space” for partnerships with our undergraduate brothers
‒ We can support smaller chapters with the programming or plans we have already completed
• (Potentially Rho Alpha Lambda)

21. BNL call to Action
■ First Areas of Focus
‒ Census
‒ Voter ID
‒ Registration
‒ Education
■ Proactive Partnerships on specific activities
‒ Divine Nine
‒ NAACP
‒ Urban League
‒ Others

22. BNL call to Action
■ First Areas of Focus
‒ Census
‒ Voter ID
‒ Registration
‒ Education
■ Proactive Partnerships on specific activities
‒ Divine Nine
‒ NAACP
‒ Urban League
‒ Others
■ Sign up tonight for a small role in making
a big impact
Description Date Name Email Phone
Political Action Chair Lead the BNL Political Action Activities 2019/2020 Ron Wages Ron.Wages@gmail.com 919.696.9390
Registration Sub Chair
Support 3 Registration Events with Material
and Direction (need new banner)
Registration 1 - Lead MLK Parade w/ Delta's get 3 volunteers 1/20/20
Registration 2 - Lead
Target from VANS Software w/ NAACP get 3
volunteers. Tau Omicron chooses the
location and time.
Registration 3 - Lead
Political Roundtable w/ AKA's get 3
volunteers
10/15/20
Undergraduate
Registration - Lead
Facilitate Campus registration events with
our undergraduate brothers on campus.
Have a volunteer BNL brother (not advisor)
to show up and work with them side by
side.
2/15/20
Registration Strategy
BNL facilitates TO to get access to VANS
through NAACP and gives direction for
other chapters in Alpha South for targets
for Voter Registration because we think the
elections could be close.
2/16/20
Suppression Sub Chair
Census Info - Lead
Social Media content Development and
Delivery (Facebook, Instgram, Twitter)
12/19 - 3/20
BNL Social Media Teaser
Printed material to hand out at MLK Parade.
Partner with Urban League for funding &
Printing
11/19-12/19
Voter ID Event 1 MLK Parade w/ Delta's and Tau Omicron
Voter ID Event 2
Reentering Citizen Event
Information session and support for
reentering citizens. Sigma Gamma Rho
Partnership
2/1/20
Education Sub Chair
Political Round Table Voter/Candidate Speed Dating de'Angelo Dia ddia1518@gmail.com
Voter Education
Software
Drive the development of Voter Education
Mobile Application
Ron Wages ron.wages@gmail.com 919.696.9390
Obtain Funding for
Voter Education
Software
Put in Budget Request for $2500 and work
wih District to get $7500
Ron Wages ron.wages@gmail.com 919.696.9390
Coordinate with
Undergrads to collect
candidate data for 25
Charlotte zip codes
Work with Tau Omicron for Data Collection 1/20 - 2/20
Activity

23. Call to Action
■ Meeting Schedule will remain the same
‒ First Tuesday of each month (Fraternity House)
‒ Next Meeting December 3, 2019

24. Political Action Committee
Brother Ron Wages
Ron.Wages@gmail.com
919.696.9390

25. Beta Nu Lambda Social Activities
Havana Nights: Fall Edition
• Friday, October 18
• The Tavern 300 E. Morehead
Street
• 6:00 – 10:00 PM
THANK YOU !!!
GREAT TURNOUT !!!!

26. Beta Nu Lambda Social Activities
Hot Buffet Menu
• Roasted Tomato Bisque
• Maryland Crab Cakes with Grilled
Asparagus, Citrus Remoulade
• Char-Grilled Sirloin Steak,
Asparagus, Cipollini Onions, Baby
Arugula,
• Potato Gratin, Caramelized Onions,
Rosemary, Parmesan Cheese
• Roasted Brussel sprouts, Maple-
Balsamic Glaze
• Arugula & Mixed Greens,
Blueberries, Goat Cheese, Almonds
Future Committee Activities
• Founders Day
• Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019
• Fraternal Luncheon
• Date: 12/4/2019
• (Bank of America Executive
Dining Room – Pay Event)
• $42.22 (Tax Included)

27. Beta Nu Lambda
Founders Day Luncheon Payment Options
Payment Options Amount Special Note
PayPal (preferred) $ 42.22
Must indicate - Sending payment
to a friend to avoid service fees.
Send payment via PayPal
by using
service@betanulamba.org
Add a note: Founders Day
Luncheon
Eventbrite 42.22 + Service Fees

28. Beta Nu Lambda Social Activities
Future Committee Activities
• Phrozen Hour: Final CIAA Edition
• Date and Location: TBD
• Alpha Luau
• Saturday, June 20, 2020
• BNL Family BBQ
• Partnership with Membership
• Founder’s Day
• BNL Fellowship (Dec. 4, 2019)
• Section @ RECESS
832 Seigle Avenue, 28204
• 6 PM – 12 AM
• Half off Beverages (Alcohol
Only)
• Beer & Wine Excluded from ½
off special

29. Beta Nu Lambda
Social Activities
• Next Committee Meeting
• Monday, November 18, 2019 @7:00 PM
• BNL Frat House
• 5639 Beatties Ford Road

30. COMMUNITY SERVICE
COMMITTEE REPORT –
NOVEMBER 2019
Chairman
Montae Monroe
H HHarvest
Center
Health
Blood
Mobile
Walls
Memori
al
March of
Dimes
Coat/Cloth
es Drive &
Distribution
Toy
Assembly
Men’s
Shelter
Bro. Pratt
Bro.
Monroe
Bro.
Wilson
Bro.
George/Bro
. DeWalt
Bro.
Burney
Bro.
Jones
• Blood Drive – next drive will be in January 2020 for MLK Community Service
Weekend!! Will have more information to share soon..
* 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

31. • Walls Memorial Church – November 2019 Service Date – 3rd Saturday, November 16th
from 10am to 1pm – Thanksgiving Service Donation of canned goods, etc. and BNL
Check!! Please come out to support and bring canned goods, etc.!! We NEED MEN’S
CLOTHING – Men’s Shirts, Jeans, Pants, Shoe’s, Sneakers, etc. – Please Bring to next
Chapter Meeting, to Walls Memorial directly or drop off at House!! I will stop by house
Saturday before heading to Walls!! Leave donations in back room. Or call me and we can
meet so I can pickup!!
• 2nd Harvest Food Bank – Will schedule 1Q 2020 Community Service opportunity for Beta Nu
Lambda and keep Brothers in loop that can attend
• Coat/Clothes Drive – Drive for distribution Uptown Charlotte – still ongoing & please BRING
your Coats – Bro. Wilson
• Toy Assembly/Assistance – St. Paul’s Baptist Church – December 2019 –
• National African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative – Nov 2, 2019 @ Friendship –
excellent Alpha turnout and thank you Brothers for support and Brothers Houston with
NAAMWW, McDaniel with Urban League and Price with Novant for leading their
companies in this initiative!! Will be even bigger and better in 2020!!
• MLK Community Service Weekend – Saturday, Jan 18 – Monday, Jan 20, 2020 – BNL
MLK Parade, Blood Drive and Community Service Event, Walls Memorial MLK Sunday
Service, YMCA MLK Prayer Breakfast, Etc. – Brother Jim Wilson leading BNL Parade
effort and information.
• Meeting day/time – Had conf call on Wednesday, November 6 – moving forward will try to get
monthly Conference Calls scheduled (Tuesday nights before Chapter mtgs) 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!!

36. B.E.A.M. Foundation Report
November 2019
Bro. T. Brian George
Chairman, B.E.A.M. Foundation

37. B.E.A.M. Foundation
Bro. T. Brian George (bgeorge06@bellsouth.com)
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• ​The B.E.A.M. Foundation held its October 2019 meeting on 10/29/19.
• Summary/highlights from the October 2019 meeting:
• Bro. Robert Mahoney was nominated and approved to become the newest member of the
Board of Directors for the B.E.A.M. Foundation.
• Continued discussion towards a three year strategic plan to address structure/bylaws, grant
writing, housing, and educational endeavors.
• SAVE THE DATE – 2020 B.E.A.M. Foundation Annual Meeting
• January 11, 2020/ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m./BNL Fraternity House
• Attire: Business Casual

38. B.E.A.M. Foundation
Bro. T. Brian George (bgeorge06@bellsouth.com)
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• ​Volunteers needed to assist the B.E.A.M. Foundation via committee work.
• Education
• Fundraising
• Housing
Please contact Bro. T. Brian George at 704-726-1472 if you are interested.
• The November 2019 B.E.A.M. Foundation Meeting will take place on
11/19/19 at 7:00 p.m. (BNL Fraternity House).

39. Introduction of Visiting Brothers
 Name
 Current Employer
 Chapter of Initiation
 Past Offices or Committees
 Other Relevant Facts