The meeting minutes summarized the September 9, 2019 chapter meeting of the BNL chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Key discussions included: - The treasurer's report showing a beginning balance of $53,400.44 and ending balance of $58,868.46. - Upcoming educational events including the Alpha Academy and Alpha Beautillion programs. - A focus on membership reclamation and a volunteer opportunity to assist with an expungement clinic. - Recent and upcoming social activities including the successful Alpha Luau in June and plans for future events.

1. Respectfully Submitted by Brother Jerame Smalls
 Fraternity, Inc.
 Chapter
Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2019
Call to Order: 7:10 pm by Bro. President
Invocation
Recording Secretary Report: Bro. Jerame Smalls
 The June 10th, 2019 and September 9th, 2019 BNL Chapter Meeting Minutes will be
presented before the Brotherhood at the October 14, 2019 Chapter Meeting.
Treasurer’s Report: Bro. Alex Bridges
 Activity from 6/1/2019 through 8/31/2019
 Beginning Balance$53,400.44
 Total Withdrawals: $23,379.98
 Ending Balance: $58,868.46
Benevolence/Brotherhood Relations: Bro. President
 Chapter recognition for biological and fraternal birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new
births, job promotions and other highlights
 Start observing one minute for a moment of silence at each chapter meeting for
Brotherhood prayer
Budget & Finance: Bro. Alex Bridges
 Alumni grand tax = $150
 Local dues = $150
 Housing Assessment = $100
 Total = $400
 Full payment due by November Chapter Meeting
o National Late Fee: $15
College Affairs:
 No updated reports

2. Respectfully Submitted by Brother Jerame Smalls
Educational Activities: Bro. Daryl Rice
 Alpha Academy (Bro. Jonathan Lindsay & Bro. Norris Williams)
o Education Kickoff Event
 First Session September 21, 2019
 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Microsoft
 Topic: Preparing to Succeed in School
 Second Session: October 5, 2019
 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Microsoft
 Topic: The Evolution of the Gentleman
 Alpha Beautillion (Bro. Bryan Sturgies & Bro. Daryl Rice)
o 2 Information Sessions held at the Urban League (17 young men attended)
o Our first session was held yesterday at Trinity: The Scholarship Mom
o Friday September 13th and 14th: Overnight Beau Retreat at Frat House.
o Our next session will be on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Urban League.
Membership & Reclamation: Bro. David Neeley
o Chapter focus will be centered around “Reclamation!”
Political Action: Bro. Ryan Stowe Expungement Clinic:
o We are asking if you would please volunteer your time on Sept 24, 2019 from 5PM until
8PM to serve in 1 of the following 2 roles.
o In the Greeter role, you’ll be paired with 1 Political Candidate and rotate or guide
him/her from 1 table to the next every 5 minutes from 6PM until 8PM.
o In the Facilitator role, you’ll ask Candidates a set of pre-determined questions and
facilitate the conversation when they rotate to your table.
Social Activities: Bro. David Martin
 Recent Committee Activities
o Alpha Luau 2019
 Saturday, June 29
 Thank You!!! Huge Success, Sold Out!!!!
o Improvement areas – Tickets @ door, Set Up @ Beginning of Event
o Complete Survey
o Final closeout report October 2019
o Saturday, June 20, 2020
o Havana Nights

3. Respectfully Submitted by Brother Jerame Smalls
 Upcoming Committee Activities
o BNL Family BBQ (partnership w/Membership Committee)
o Family BBQ
o Postponed until 2020
Community Service: Bro. Montae Monroe
o Blood Drive – next drive in Oct/Nov 2019 – looking to setup Event at House and will update
Brotherhood
* Remember 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
New Business:
 No new business
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm