The April 13, 2020 meeting minutes of the AFA Fraternity, Inc chapter were presented and approved. The treasurer reported a beginning balance of $62,122.79, total deposits of $5,040.99, total withdrawals of $11,218.35, and an ending balance of $55,945.43. 19 new brothers were initiated and educational and social activities were canceled due to COVID-19, though virtual events were being planned. Dues of $400 were due by November and the Beau Ryan Manns was awarded a scholarship.

1. Respectfully Submitted by Brother Jerame Smalls
 Fraternity, Inc.
Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2020
Call to Order: 7:15 pm by Bro. President
Invocation: Bro. James Burney
Recording Secretary Report: Bro. Jerame Smalls
 The April 13th, 2020 BNL Chapter Meeting Minutes were presented before the
Brotherhood at the May 11th, 2020 Chapter Meeting. The minutes were reviewed and
accepted from the Brotherhood.
Treasurer’s Report: Bro. Alex Bridges
 Activity from 3/1/2020 through 3/31/2020
 Beginning Balance:62,122.79
 Total Deposits: $5,040.99
 Total Withdrawals: $11,218.35
 Ending Balance: $55,945.43
Benevolence/Brotherhood Relations: Bro. Burney
 Chapter recognition for biological and fraternal birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new
births, job promotions and other highlights.
Budget & Finance: Bro. Alex Bridges
 2020 Dues:
o Alumni grand tax = $150
o Local dues = $150
o Housing Assessment = $100
 Total = $400
 Full payment due by November Chapter Meeting
o National Late Fee: $15
Educational Activities: Bro. Daryl Rice
 All Educational Activities are canceled for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
This includes Alpha Academy, Alpha Beautillion and Project Alpha.
 Virtual “Well Check” sessions are in the process of being organized for both Alpha
Academy and Alpha Beautillion.
 The Beau Ryan Manns will be awarded his scholarship award as the winner of the
Oratorical Contest.

2. Respectfully Submitted by Brother Jerame Smalls
 All fund-raising scholarships will be sent to institutions for each Beau prior to the start of
the fall semester.
Membership & Reclamation: Bro. David Neeley
 19 new Brothers were initiated into the Brotherhood
 Alpha University will kick off weekly classes coming the 1st week of May 2020
 Subcommittee: David Neeley, James Burney, Maxfield Bowen, Craig Cupil, Sam Smith,
Doug Jones and Benny Hall
 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 @
■ Dial-In Number: 605-475-2090
■ Participant Access Code: 650845
 My Brother’s Keeper
 Subcommittee: David Neeley, Eric Young, and George Adams
 BNL Quarantine Response Call – 3/27/2020
Political Action: Bro. Wages
 Talk About It Tuesday - Note: Event is currently postponed due to COVID-19
o Annual Gantt – AFA Panel Discussion
o Date: April 14th, 2020
o Time: 6-8pm
o Location: Harvey B Gantt Museum
 Panelists:
o Kenton Dunn and Ron Brinson
o Winner of the Beautillion Oratorical Contest
o An Undergraduate Brother
o 2 other Community Members not affiliated with Alpha
 2019 Topic:
o A Generational Conversation about Black Male Identity

3. Respectfully Submitted by Brother Jerame Smalls
Social Activities: Bro. David Martin
Alpha Luau 2020 - Note: Luau planning is currently on hold due to COVID-19
 Alternate dates (as of March 17):
 Saturday, October 17 – may be an option
 Saturday, November 7
 Saturday, November 22
Community Service: Bro. Montae Monroe
 Blood Drive – RSO AKA BNL Alpha drive cancelled as discussed last month. As we
recover and get back to normalcy and lifted social distancing restrictions will work w
RSO to reschedule. Please do know that donations are still needed Brothers!! We can
still help and remember Brothers you can PLEASE donate anytime throughout the year
at any of the One Blood Donation Center locations here in Charlotte & surrounding
area– No Code needed
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm