BNL Feb 20' Meeting Minutes

1. Respectfully Submitted by Brother Jerame Smalls
 Fraternity, Inc.
Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2020
Call to Order: 7:11 pm by Bro. President
Invocation: Bro. James Birney
Recording Secretary Report: Bro. Jerame Smalls
 The February 10th, 2020 BNL Chapter Meeting Minutes were presented before the
Brotherhood at the March 9th, 2020 Chapter Meeting. The minutes were reviewed and
accepted from the Brotherhood.
Treasurer’s Report: Bro. Alex Bridges
 Activity from 1/1/2020 through 1/31/2020
 Beginning Balance:$55,776.59
 Total Deposits: $7,674.00
 Total Withdrawals: $1,963.07
 Ending Balance: $61,487.52
Benevolence/Brotherhood Relations: Bro. Birney
 Chapter recognition for biological and fraternal birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new
births, job promotions and other highlights.
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
Educational Activities: Bro. Daryl Rice
 Alpha Academy (Bro. Jonathan Lindsay & Bro. Norris Williams)
o Past Session: College Tour: January 25, 2020
o Winston Salem State University & Wake Forest University
o Last Session: Movie: Just Mercy Saturday February 8, 2020
o Next Session: Black History Quiz Bowl Saturday February 22, 2020
at Microsoft 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

2. Respectfully Submitted by Brother Jerame Smalls
 Alpha Beautillion (Bro. Bryan Sturgies & Bro. Daryl Rice)
o Past session: Sunday January 26, 2020
 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Frat House
 Topic: Law Enforcement Engagement with African-American Men
o Last Session: Sunday February 9, 2020
 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal School
 Topic: 2020 Beautillion Oratorical Contest
o Next session February 22, 2020
 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Frat House
 Topic: Phinancial Literacy
o 2020 Beautillion Gala tickets will be going on sale soon.
Sunday May 31, 2020 at 5:00 pm
 Ticket are $75.00
Membership & Reclamation: Bro. David Neeley
 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
 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
Political Action: Bro. Wages
MLK Parade – Voter Registration
 Partnered with Friendship MBC
 Good Support registering with clipboards
 Light Registration (primarily new voters)
 Lessons Learned Document for next year

3. Respectfully Submitted by Brother Jerame Smalls
Talk About It Tuesday:
 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
Social Activities: Bro. David Martin
The ‘06 Crew Presents
Phrozen Hour: The Phinale
• Sage Restaurant & Lounge
• 5:00 – 9:06 PM
• Free Admission via Eventbrite
Alpha Luaa 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
Community Service: Bro. Montae Monroe
 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.

4. Respectfully Submitted by Brother Jerame Smalls
 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!!
B.E.A.M Foundation Report
 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
o 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
 Open Board Positions: Secretary and VP – Communication & Technology
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 pm