Good Evening RDTAC:

The RDTAC 2023 Calendars are ready!  Please contact Henry Wall at (919) 570-3350 to make arrangements to pick up yours.  The calendars were sold this weekend in Birmingham at the TU-Morehouse game.  All 25 were gone before halftime.  Taking 25 was obviously not enough.  😊  BTW, Tuskegee won 31-14.  TU’s current record is 4-2, 3-0 Conference.  Next game:  October 15th at home (Montgomery).  The Cleve L. Abbot Memorial stadium renovations are finishing up.  Homecoming, November 5, 2022, will be the 1st home game this season!

Just a reminder that the October meeting will be this Saturday, October 15th at 2:00 pm.  The agenda is attached and the Zoom information is as follows:

Topic: RDTAC October Meeting
Time: Oct 15, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
[Contact RDTAC for Zoom Information]

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

Happy October RDTAC:

The October meeting will be Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm.  Please note the date change.  My apologies for any inconvenience this date change may cause. RDTAC, I did not attend the TU/Clark-Atlanta game this weekend due to Hurricane Ian and the 2023 Calendar was not complete.  The 2023 Calendar should be complete this week, therefore, I will be attending the TU/Morehouse game in Birmingham this weekend.  The Zoom information and Agenda will be sent next week.

Have a blessed week!


Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97

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

Happy September RDTAC:

I hope each of you had a wonderful and restful Summer.  With the turning of the calendar, also comes the beginning of the Fall season and time to meet again.  The September meeting will be the 3rd Saturday, September 17th at 2:00 pm, as Tuskegee plays Hampton in Hampton, VA on the 2nd Saturday, the usual meeting date.  Please note the date change.  I hope all Alumni plan to attend the game.  This is the closest the team has been to North Carolina in some time.  Below is the 2022 Tuskegee Football Schedule lead by 1st year coach Reginald Ruffin:

2022 Football Schedule
Sunday, Sept. 4 – vs. Fort Valley State* – Boeing Red Tails Classic (Montgomery, Ala.)
Saturday, Sept. 10 – at Hampton (Hampton, Va.)
Saturday, Sept. 17 – at West Alabama    (Livingston, Ala.)
Saturday, Sept. 24 – ALLEN (Hall of Fame Game)
Saturday, Oct. 1 – at Clark Atlanta* (Atlanta, Ga.)
Saturday, Oct. 8 – vs. Morehouse* (Birmingham, Ala.)
Saturday, Oct. 15 – CENTRAL STATE*
Saturday, Oct. 22 – at Lane* (Jackson, Tenn.)
Saturday, Oct. 29 – at Kentucky State* (Frankfurt, Ky.)
Saturday, Nov. 5 – MILES* (Homecoming)

* indicates games against SIAC Conference schools.    
HOME games are bold are in all caps

September Updates:
1. 2023 RDTAC Calendar
The calendar is complete and ready to send to the printer.  Because of the Committee’s goal to have the calendars ready for distribution by October 1st, we will have a Special Call Meeting on Thursday, September 8th at 7:00 pm to approve the calendar.  The Zoom information will be sent Tuesday, September 6th.  Please mark your calendars.

2. Dues Are Now Due  😊
$70 single, $130 couple.  Please mail dues to:  Melvin McCain, 111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519 or CashApp to:  $AliciaWiley1908

3. Tuskegee University Surpasses $31 Million in Fundraising
Tuskegee raised more the $31 million during the 2021-2022 fiscal year – exceeding its $12 million fundraising goal.  To read the full story, to alumni.tuskegee.edu

4. TU Football Scoreboard Campaign
To donate, go to the following link: 
https://alumni.tuskegee.edu/g/football-scoreboard-campaign?utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=flyer&utm_campaign=Scoreboard%20%5b

5. Tuskegee Housing Alumni Foundation (THAF) donates $78,000.00 to Reginald Ruffin, AD and Football Coach.  To read the full story, go to goldentigersports.com

6. Tuskegee Names Chadwick Hall new Baseball Coach. To read the full story, go to goldentigersports.com

The September Meeting information and Agenda will be sent at a later date.  Please reach out if you have questions or need any further information. 

Blessings,

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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Fellow Tuskegee Alumni:

Today we celebrate the 4th of July.   Also, we celebrate the birth of our illustrious Tuskegee University.  In honor of this day, I hope everyone will take part in the 1881 Challenge. It began on July 1st and will end today at 12:59 pm.  Help make this year the best giving day yet by helping to reach the goal of 1,881 donors in 81 hours.  To join the challenge, visit http://tuskegee.edu/1881Challenge Give what you can. It’s about the amount, BUT more importantly, it’s about the number of alumni who give back.  This is what Corporations and the Government gauge when doling out money to HBCU’s. 

Congratulations to AriAnna Thomas as the recipient of the 2022 RDTAC Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.  AriAnna is a rising Senior majoring in Nursing with a minor in African-American Studies.  She is the daughter of Amanita Thomas.

​RDTAC, just a friendly reminder that the new fiscal year began in June.  If not paid already, please mail your dues to Melvin McCain at 111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519 - $70 single, $130 couples.

The RDTAC is currently on Summer Hiatus.  The next meeting will be September 17th at 2:00 pm.  Platform information will be given at a later date.

Enjoy your Summer!

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:

I hope you are well.  Just a follow up to yesterday’s meeting.  Please see the following:

1.  One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, Retired Sgt. Victor W. Butler, is turning 100 on May 25th.  He wants birthday cards to celebrate this momentous occasion.  Please send the cards to: Victor W. Butler, C/O Gary Butler, P.O. Box 3523, Cranston, RI  02910

2.  The RDTAC will be on vacation the months of June, July & August.  The next meeting will be September 17, 2022.  Usually the meeting would be September 10th, but Tuskegee plays at Hampton on that date.

Have a fantastic Summer!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97

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

Happy Mother’s Day RDTAC:

I sincerely hope each mother had a wonderful and well deserved day.  The May RDTAC meeting will be Saturday, the 14th.  Because quite a few alumni have indicated they will be unable to attend @ 2:00 pm, I would like to move the meeting time to 5:00 pm.  Please let me know your desire. 

RDTAC, the May meeting will be the last meeting before Summer break.  Just a reminder that June, July & August are the RDTAC vacation months.  Please see the following announcements:

1. Dues are now due - $70 single, $130 couple.  Please mail to Melvin McCain, 111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519 or Cash App to [Contact RDTAC for CashApp Information]
2. The 2022-2024 RDTAC Officers election will be held at the May meeting.  If you would like to serve as an officer and are financially active, please contact Henry Wall.
3. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2022!  Dr. David Wilson, ’77 & ’79, President of Morgan State University was the commencement speaker yesterday.  The Spring 2022 Commencement exercises, held inside “Chappie” James Arena, is the University’s 1st time returning to campus since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
4. The TU Athletic Facilities Campaign.  Please see the following link for information: https://goldentigersports.com/news/2022/5/4/general-tuskegee-launches-new-athletics-fund-campaign.aspx?s=09
5. The Alumni Trustee Election just opened.  The election is for all TU Alumni and ends on May 25th.  If you did not receive the link, sent this past Wednesday, please let me know.
6. Jordan Benson named new Sports Information Director.  See the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504387549855182/permalink/2802930513334206/
7. Dr. J. William Nicholas named as the new band director.
8. Tuskegee University took home $40,000 during the 2022 Retool Your School program with Home Depot.  The TU SGA presented plans to design & purchase a Bronze Tiger statue to enhance the campus beautification.
9. The Commodores will be in concert on July 8th at the KOKA Booth Amphitheatre.  See below flyer:

​​TU Alumni, as you see quite a few things are happening!  Hope to see you Saturday, via Zoom.  The meeting agenda and Zoom information will be sent next week.

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97

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

​Happy Resurrection Month RDTAC:

The April meeting will be this Saturday, April 9th at 2:00 pm.  The Agenda is attached [Contact RDTAC for Agenda] and the Zoom information is:

Topic: April 2022 RDTAC Meeting
Time: Apr 9, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
[Contact RDTAC for Zoom Link]

Also, in case you were unaware, Dr. Charlotte P. Morris will be speaking at Voorhees College 125th Founder’s Day Convocation.


Hope to 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

Happy Founder’s Day Weekend RDTAC:

I hope everyone took part in the virtual celebration held today and this weekend.  This is just a friendly reminder that the April RDTAC meeting will be Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm. The Agenda and Zoom information will be sent later this week.

Dues are now due and can be mailed to Melvin McCain at:  111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519.  Dues are $70 (single) and $130 (couple).

Have a blessed week!


Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97

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

 To Happy 1st Day of Spring RDTAC!

Just a few updates:

1.  The Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the 2022 RDTAC Scholarship.  All applicants must be a current student.  For more information,  please visit the RDTAC website at https://www.raleighdurhamtuskegeealumni.com/scholarship.html. Applications are due by June 1, 2022.

2.  TU Alumni, please continue to vote for Tuskegee University in the “Retool Your School” competition.  As of today, TU is in 3rd place with 181,282 votes, behind Coahoma Community College and Alcorn State University.  We have exactly 1 week as voting ends March 27th.  See below. To vote, visit www.retoolyourschool.com.

​Have a blessed week!


Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97

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

Wonderful Wednesday RDTAC:

Happy National Women’s History Month!  The U.S. Congress, in 1987, designated the month of March as “National Women’s History Month” in recognition of women’s many accomplishments.  The RDTAC honors the 3 wives of Booker T. Washington: 

1. Fannie N. Smith

• Married in 1882, had 1 child – Portia M. Washington.  Fannie died in 1884

2. Olivia A. Davidson

• Married in 1886, had 2 sons – Booker T. Washington Jr. and Ernest Davidson Washington.  Olivia died in 1889.

3. Margaret James Murray

• Married in 1893, no children but she helped rear all 3 children.  In 1972, Margaret was inducted into the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame for her compassion, intelligence and independence of judgement, which led her to be among the greatest women and African American leaders of her century.  Margaret outlived Booker T. and died in 1915.

Booker T. Washington gave all 3 wives credit for their contributions at Tuskegee.  2 buildings at Tuskegee University are named for his last 2 wives.

The March RDTAC meeting is this Saturday, March 12th at 2:00 pm.  The Zoom information is: [Contact RDTAC for Zoom Information]

The Agenda is attached [Contact RDTAC for Agenda].  If you would like to add any item to the agenda, please reach out. 

TU Alumni, dues are now due.  Dues can be mailed to Melvin McCain at 111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519.  Dues are $70, single and $130, couples.  Again, any TU Alumni, not previously a member, that pays dues in March will receive a free 2022 RDTAC Calendar.

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