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Good Sunday RDTAC:
The May meeting will be this Saturday, May 8th at 4:00 PM. Please note the time change. This will be our last meeting before the Summer hiatus. The RDTAC takes a break during the months of June, July and August. The Agenda and ZOOM information will be sent later this week. Just a friendly reminder that dues are now due. Dues are $70 single and $120 double and can be mailed to Melvin McCain. The 2021 Spring Commencement Speaker will be Bakari Sellers, CNN political analyst, attorney, activist and former representative from South Carolina. Tuskegee University’s 2021 Spring Commencement exercises are scheduled May 30th at 9:00 am at Crampton Bowl Stadium in Montgomery, AL. Graduates were given only 4 tickets to distribute. Stay Healthy Alumni! Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97 President, Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) aliciawiley@live.com C (919) 270-6114 H (919) 266-9522
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Greetings RDTAC:
The countdown is on. We have 4 days left to vote! The Home Depot Retool Your School campaign needs all of us. The link to vote is: www.retoolyourschool.com/vote Let’s all vote and keep TU a winner in Cluster 2! A friendly reminder that the March meeting will be this Saturday, March 13th at 2:00 pm. The agenda is attached and the Zoom information is as follows: [Contact RDTAC for Zoom Info] 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 Happy last day of Black History Month RDTAC:
Attached is the revised Bylaws. Thanks to all who contributed, especially Parliamentarian Xavier Wiley, to making our document sound for years to come. We welcome alumni Alex Merritt and Renesha Smith on the February Zoom meeting. Please see below information and proceed accordingly:
Stay Healthy TU Alumni! Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97 President, Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) aliciawiley@live.com C (919) 270-6114 H (919) 266-9522 2/7/2021:
Happy Super Bowl Sunday RDTAC: Based upon the responses from alumni, we will move the February meeting to the 20th at 5:30 pm. Please note the date and time change as multiple alumni had a conflict with meeting at 2:00 pm. The agenda, January minutes and other pertinent information will be forthcoming. Until then…… 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 1/7/2021:
Happy New Year RDTAC: The first meeting of 2021 is scheduled for this Saturday, January 9th at 2:00 pm. The ZOOM information is as follows: [Contact President Wiley for Zoom Info] The agenda is attached. I look forward to seeing everyone in 2021! Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97 President, Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) aliciawiley@live.com C (919) 270-6114 H (919) 266-9522 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 11/12/2020
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 |
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