Good Evening RDTAC:

I hope everyone had a bountiful Thanksgiving.  Just a friendly reminder that the last meeting of 2021 will be Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 pm, via Zoom.  Please wear your favorite “ugly Christmas sweater” for our annual celebration.  The Zoom information and Agenda will be sent later this week. 

Please take note of the following:

1. 2022 Calendars have been distributed.  Please send all received payments to Melvin McCain at 111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519.  If you need more calendars, please contact Henry Wall.
   
2. The 2022 Budget is being finalized.  If you have anything to add, please send ASAP.
   
3. The Marching Crimson Piper Band is now performing and displayed their new uniforms.  See the following TU Band New Uniform Promo Video at: https://youtu.be/8JDL1NIshVg  The band performed at the Turkey Day Classic.

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

Good Evening RDTAC:

I hope everyone is well.  The first Open House at TU since the pandemic was informative and nicely planned.  The RDTAC 2022 calendar was well received by Administrators as well as our own President, Dr. Charlotte P. Morris…

The November RDTAC Meeting is this Saturday, November 20th at 2:00 pm.  The agenda is attached and the Zoom information is as follows:
 
[Contact RDTAC for Agenda & Zoom Information]

Please prepared to order your calendars from Henry Wall on Saturday.  Also attached is the update from Tuskegee University in regards to the Marching Crimson Tiger Band.  Please read at your leisure.


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

Good Evening RDTAC:

The November meeting will be Saturday, November 20th at 2:00 pm.  Please note the change in date.  Thanks to all who responded.  The agenda and Zoom information will be sent next week.

Here are a few updates:

1. The RDTAC 2022 Calendar is now ready for sale.  Please be prepared at the November meeting to order yours!
   
2. Gary Wiley represented Tuskegee University on Takeda Pharmaceutical’s Virtual Networking Event on November 2nd.
   
3. HBCU endowment TU within top 10  Please click the following link to further read:  2020 Was a Historic Year for HBCUs, Yet The HBCU Wealth Gap Likely Increased  Thank you Emily for the information.

 
See you November 20th!

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

Good Evening RDTAC:

The October meeting is Saturday, October 9th at 2:00 pm.  The agenda is attached and the Zoom information is as follows:

 [Contact RDTAC for Zoom Information]

If you have not paid your 2021 dues, it’s not too late.  Dues are $70.00 (single) $110.00 (couple).  Please mail to:  Melvin McCain, 111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519

The 2022 TU Calendar will be available this month.  Please contact Henry Wall at (919) 264-7259 to get yours.  😊


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

Good Evening RDTAC:

I hope everyone had a fruitful and restful summer and ready to get back to work.  😊  The next RDTAC meeting will be this Saturday, September 11th at 2:00 pm.  The Zoom information is as follows:

[Contact RDTAC for Zoom Information] 

The Agenda and May meeting minutes are attached.  See you Saturday!

[Contact RDTAC for Agenda & Meeting Minutes]


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:

I hope you are enjoying your summer thus far.  Here are just a few updates:

1. Happy 91st Birthday Fred Smith!  The members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. greeted Mr. Smith today, including Gary and Miles.  They had a nice time and shared birthday cake.  See attached pics.

​2. Congratulations to AriAnna Thomas who is the recipient of the 2021 RDTAC Scholarship.  AriAnna is a rising Junior majoring in Nursing and minoring in African American Studies.  She is the Junior Class President and the daughter of Amanita Thomas.  We’re proud of you!  Please see her attached pic. 

3. Tuskegee University received a $5 million grant from Google.  To read the full article, go to:  https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/tuskegee-university-receives-5-million-grant-from-google

​4. Henry and I are currently working on the 2022 RDTAC calendar.  We hope to have the draft for approval by the Club in August. 
 
As you see, although the RDTAC is on “Summer Break” we have lots of things happening.  Please continue to have a safe and sensational 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 Evening RDTAC:

The May RDTAC meeting is this Saturday, May 8th at 4:00 pm.  Again, please note the time change.  Attached is the agenda and the ZOOM information is:

[Contact RDTAC for Agenda & Zoom Information]

Again, a friendly reminder that dues are now due.  Dues are $70 single and $120 double and can be mailed to Melvin McCain at:  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

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

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:

1. The Home Depot Retool Your School campaign is underway.  Voting is February 15 – March 15 and the link to vote is:  www.retoolyourschool.com/vote . Let’s all vote and keep TU a winner in Cluster 2!
2. ESPN Events Adds Red Tails Classic to College Football Opening Weekend Lineup, Honoring Tuskegee Airmen: TU vs. Fort Valley State will be played at the Crampton Bowl in Montgomery, AL, Sunday, Sept. 5th at 7 p.m.  The link for more information is: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2021/02/espn-events-adds-red-tails-classic-to-college-football-opening-weekend-lineup-honoring-tuskegee-airmen/ . RDTAC, it looks like we have a 2022 calendar deadline date!
3. Please contact the club for Fred Smith’s contact information. Fred is always eager to receive phone calls.  😊
4. The next RDTAC meeting – March 13, 2021 2:00 pm

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