12/20/2020:
Good Evening RDTAC:

I sincerely hope all alumni and friends are staying healthy during this Christmas Season.  I wanted to give the Club members a few positive updates:

1.    Tuskegee University has received a $5 million gift from the charitable foundation established by philanthropist Stephen Fienberg.  Mr. Feinberg is the co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Cerberus Capital Management, a global private equity firm with investment assets across complementary credit, private equity, and real estate platforms.  The full story can be found at this link: 
https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/tuskegee-university-receives-5-million-gift-from-foundation-established-by-cerberus-founder-and-ceo-stephen-feinberg

2.    Air Force to honor Tuskegee Airmen with 2020 Air Power Legacy Series uniform - Air Force Academy Athletics. The full story can be found at this link:
https://goairforcefalcons.com/news/2020/9/21/2020_Air_Force_Football_APLS_Uniform.aspx

Yesterday the Air Force played the Army and it was very exciting to see the uniforms and helmets honoring the Tuskegee Airmen.  I hope everyone had a chance to see the historic uniforms.

I hope all alumni have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.  I look forward to seeing everyone, virtually or in person, in 2021!

Blessings and Safety,

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

12/10/2020:
Good Evening RDTAC:

A friendly reminder of the December Meeting this Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 pm.  The agenda is attached.  The Zoom information is as follows:

[Please contact RDTAC for Zoom Information]

As usual, the December meeting will be a little bit of business and a whole lot of fun.  After the meeting, we will host a virtual Christmas Party.  Please wear your “ugly Christmas sweater” and sip on your favorite spirit.  There will be a prize for the ugliest Christmas sweater.  😊

Calendar sales are going great.  Henry Wall will have a full report at Saturday’s meeting.  If you need more calendars, contact Henry.  But hurry, as our inventory is getting low.  If you are in receipt of calendar money, please send to Melvin McCain.  Remember, we don’t want to hold personal checks very long.  If you have not paid your dues, December is the last month.  Dues and calendar money, can be mailed to Melvin.  His address is:  111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519.  

See you Saturday and Stay Healthy!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

12/3/2020:
Greetings RDTAC:

We have reached the final RDTAC Meeting in 2020!  The last meeting of the year will be December 12th at 2:00 pm.  The ZOOM information is forthcoming.  Alumni, our December meeting has always been a little bit of business and a whole lot of fun.  This year will not be different.  The business of the day will be passing the 2021 Budget and a 2021 Calendar update.  Committees, please submit you budget request ASAP.  The fun of the day will be an Ugly Christmas sweater contest as you sip your favorite drink.  There will be a prize for the ugliest Christmas sweater, so plan accordingly.  You have exactly 9 days to get or make that sweater!

Stay Healthy!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

11/12/2015
Good Evening RDTAC:

Just a friendly reminder of the November meeting this Saturday, the 14th at 4:00 pm.  Again, please note the time change.  The Agenda is attached and the Google Meet link is as follows:  [Contact RDTAC for Link]

RDTAC, per the October meeting, attached is the disassociation letter sent to the TNAA Executive Board on November 4th.  For your information, Henry W. Jones is an Attorney, Professional Parliamentarian(PRP) and a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians with me, whom I consulted with concerning the bylaw violations.  He asked to be put on the letter as our consultant.  We will discuss further at Saturday’s meeting.

Lastly, Charles Barkley has pledged to donate 1 million to Tuskegee University.  😊

Stay Healthy and see you Saturday!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

11/1/2020:
Good Sunday RDTAC:

The November RDTAC meeting is scheduled for November 14th at 4:00-6:00 pm.  Please note the time change.  The agenda and October minutes will be sent next week.  The Google Meet link is as follows:  [Contact RDTAC for Link]

RDTAC, please see the following information concerning President Lily D. McNair: 
www.tuskegee.edu/news/president-lily-d-mcnair-taking-temporary-medical-leave-dr-charlotte-p-morris-to-serve-as-interim
​
Let us continue to pray for Dr. McNair and Tuskegee University.

Stay Healthy Everyone!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

​Greetings RDTAC:

I sincerely hope everyone is staying healthy and safe as we enter the Fall Season. The 2020-2021 TNAA election results were sent out on Monday and they are as follows:

President: Lillie Lanier '71
First Vice President: Brenda Lorthridge '72
Second Vice President: Emmalyne Head '04
Third Vice President: Barbara Cleveland '94
Recording Secretary: Jocelyn Faniel-Heard '74
Assistant Recording Secretary: Kimone Paley '01
Treasurer: Vacant, Presidential Appointment
Financial Secretary: Robert Mosby '81
Public Relations and Marketing Officer: Monica Smith Terrell '92
Chaplain: Rev. Dr. Samuel Murray '71
Parliamentarian: Carl Montgomery '75
Assistant Parliamentarian: Jamon Pulliam, '15
Historian: Walter Wortham '71 & '73

RDTAC, if you have not paid your dues, please do so ASAP.  Dues are $70 – single, $110 – couple.  Dues can be mailed to:  Melvin McCain, 111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519.

Per the approval of the body at the September meeting, the October meeting has been changed to October 17th at 2:00 pm, via ZOOM.  Normally the meeting would be October 10th, but I will be attending the NC Association of Parliamentarians 2020 Annual meeting in Wilmington on the 10th.  The ZOOM information and agenda will be forthcoming.

Stay Healthy!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

9/8/20:
Greetings RDTAC:

I sincerely hope your Labor Day Holiday was filled with rest and relaxation.  The September Meeting will be this Saturday, September 12th at 4:00 PM.  The meeting will be hosted by alumni Gary and Alicia Wiley at 3200 Peachford Lane, Raleigh 27616 and will be in person in the backyard practicing social distancing.  The main items on the agenda are receiving Parade of Clubs pledges and reviewing the 2021 Calendar – both best done in person.  The Agenda, August and June Minutes are attached.  Please note the time change – 4:00 pm.  Because the meeting will be done outside, 4:00 pm is much cooler than 2:00 pm.  If you do not feel safe meeting in person, please log on to the ZOOM Meeting at 4:00 pm.  The information for the ZOOM Meeting is as follows:

Meeting ID: Contact RDTAC for Meeting ID
Passcode: Contact RDTAC for Password

Again, the RDTAC is collecting pledges for the Parade of Clubs (POC), but time is limited.  Attached is the pledge sheet.  Remember, pledges do not need to be sent to Tuskegee University until December 31st.  Please fill it out and mail to Melvin McCain, 111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519.  All pledge sheets need to be turned in by September 12th – Saturday’s meeting.  Because of the TNAA Treasurer issues, the RDTAC pledge sheets are going to be sent directly to Kymberly Holland, Coordinator of Alumni Affairs and Reunion Programs.  At this time, Melvin has only received 1 POC pledge. 

Lastly, the TNAA Elections are still going on but the deadline to vote is September 14th, next Monday.  RDTAC, please let me know if you have not received your ballot.  I want every member of the RDTAC to be able to vote.  If I don’t hear anything, I assume all ballots were received and you voted.

See you Saturday!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-952210/13/20:

9/13/20
Good Evening RDTAC:

It was great to see everyone at yesterday’s meeting – virtually or in person.  Everyone returned from Summer hiatus revived and refreshed. The club reviewed the 2021 calendar and it will be available for distribution at the October 17th meeting.  I would like to welcome our new members:

1. Irma Quin:
Irma graduated in 1971 with a degree in English and resides in Hampstead, NC .

2. Xavier Wiley:
Xavier graduated in 2015 with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  He moved to Raleigh in June and works in Wilson, NC.  Xavier volunteered to be our club Parliamentarian.  All of the RDTAC Officer positions have now been filled.  Thanks Xavier!

RDTAC, if you would still like to donate to the Parade of Clubs, please email your pledge sheet to Melvin McCain at mmccain@nc.rr.com ASAP – see attachment.  The RDTAC has currently raised $8,300.  That amount exceeded 2018 - $5,300.  Great job RDTAC! 

The 2020-2022 TNAA Elections will end tomorrow at 11:59 pm.  RDTAC, this election is critical and whomever is elected will determine the direction of the TNAA.  Please be sure to vote, if you haven’t already.  The RDTAC has and will always be a voting club.

See you in October and Stay Healthy!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

Good Sunday RDTAC:

Yesterday’s meeting was very productive as we received updates on the TNAA and most importantly, each other and our wellbeing.  Here is a follow up to yesterday’s meeting.  Wells Fargo cannot accept Zelle payments because our account is a small business account.  During the summer hiatus, Melvin will research other ways for the RDTAC to receive money.  Melvin will also move forward with getting the RDTAC its own 501(c)(3) status.  This has been discussed in several past meetings.  Attached is the list of Tuskegee Alumni Clubs that signed on to the letter requesting the TNAA Executive Board adhere to the Bylaws, just as they would expect the Clubs to do. 

RDTAC, the election ballot is scheduled to be either mailed or emailed to eligible voters in August and need to be received by September 14th.  As stated in the meeting, the 2020-2022 election is crucial as the results will determine what direction the TNAA will go.  We will meet, via conference call, on August 29th at 2:00 pm to discuss how the RDTAC will vote.  Please mark your calendars.  Have a great summer!

Alicia F. Wiley
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

Greetings RDTAC:

I sincerely hope this email finds all TU Alumni healthy, happy and blessed.  The last meeting before summer break will be this Saturday, June 13th at 2:00 pm.  Normally we would not meet in June and July, but this meeting is very important as I will be giving the Club an update on the TNAA.  I hope everyone can attend because I want the RDTAC to receive accurate information before we leave for summer break.

RDTAC, although it was voted upon not to send our dues to the TNAA, we are still collecting dues for the 2020-2021 year.  Dues are $70 (single) and $110 (couple).  Please mail to:  Melvin McCain, 111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519  Alumni, if you have 2020 calendar money, please send to Melvin as well.  We are wrapping up the 2020 calendar.

The call in information is as follows:  (605) 313-5722  Access Code  854786

Please log in 10 minutes before 2:00.  Attached is the Agenda, May minutes and the Financial report.  Please review before Saturday. 

Speak to you Saturday!

Alicia F. Wiley
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

Greetings RDTAC:

I hope this email finds everyone well during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The May meeting is scheduled this Saturday, May 16th at 2:00 pm via Conference Call.  Please log in 10 minutes before 2:00. The call in information is as follows: 
(605) 313-5722  Access Code  854786

Attached is the Agenda, February minutes and the Financial report.  Please review before Saturday. 

Alumni, also attached is the letter emailed on May 10th to Darlene Minniefield, the Southeast Regional Director, and the Southeast Region Executive Committee with regards to the violation of the TNAA Bylaws.  As of today, 2 other Clubs – Shelby County AL Tuskegee Alumni Club (SCATC) and the Indianapolis Tuskegee Club (ITAC), have tagged on our email expressing they are also withholding dues until these Bylaws violations are reversed.  We will discuss on Saturday.

Talk to you soon!

Alicia F. Wiley
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

Good Sunday Afternoon RDTAC:

I hope that you and your families are well, safe and adjusting to the guidelines and orders concerning COVID-19.  Although we are not meeting corporately as a club, it is a good thing to be able to communicate with each other by electronic means.  I would like to have a Conference Call meeting on next Sunday, April 26th at 6:00 pm.  The main purpose of the meeting is to check on alumni and see if there are any immediate needs.  The call in information is as follows:  (605) 313-5722   ACCESS CODE   854786

An agenda will be forthcoming.  Please plan to participate and I look forward to speaking with everyone.

Stay Safe and Healthy!

Alicia F. Wiley
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

Happy Black History Month RDTAC!

The RDTAC kicked off February by participating in the 1st HBCU Fair at Rolesville High School in Rolesville Saturday.  Alumni Carlotta Dixon, Gary Wiley and Hadiya Harrigan represented Tuskegee University.  Victor Harris designed and printed our fabulous new screen banner.  See pic.

The February RDTAC meeting will be hosted by alumni Gary and Alicia Wiley this Saturday, February 8th at 2:00 – 4:00 pm.  The address is:  3200 Peachford Lane, Raleigh, NC  27616.  Please come out for the business of Mother Tuskegee.  We look forward to good food and fellowship.

Upcoming Information:  Please respond to Zakiya Leggett and Sam Cooke’s evite if you have not already.  They are hosting TU students this Friday, February 7th for the TU/NCSU partnership.  The link to respond is:  http://evite.me/gEDz7Ubx4x

The Greater Charlotte Area Tuskegee Alumni Club invited the RDTAC to HBCU Night, February 22nd in Charlotte.  Discounted tickets are available for the Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets basketball game.  There is a Pre-Game Alumni Mixer in the Craft Beer Garden from 3:30-5:30 pm with the game at 7:00 pm.  Also, Winston-Salem State University will be hosting Tuskegee University on September19, 2019 for their Homecoming.  Further information and plans forthcoming.

Finally, please keep the following TU Alumni in your prayers:  Fred Smith was in a car accident last month.  He is doing well and recovering.  Nina Cloud recently lost her mother.  Henry Wall lost his wife, alumni Ollie Mae Wall.

“God is our merciful Father and the source of all our comfort.  He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.  When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

See you Saturday.

Alicia F. Wiley
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522