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May Chapter Meeting May 2, 2014
Meeting Location: Brookland Union Baptist Church Call to Order
Brandon Bellamy 08 President Invocation Rury Grisham 05 Chaplain
Reading of the Previous Minutes Shara Chambliss 08 Rec. Secretary
Financial Report Correspondence Sydney Stinson 06 Corr. Secretary
Board of Directors Jim Lanier 69 BOD Chair Brandon Cyrus 10 BOD
Treasurer Standing Committee Reports (for information only)
Benevolence Angela Brice 49
Annual Giving Brandon Bellamy 08 Membership Sydney Stinson
06
Scholarship Jennifer Hill 10 Student Recruitment Brieka Gibbs 03
Social & Recreation, Community Service Tiffany Balmer 08 Old
Business Rebuild! William Lash 01
New Business April Rains: Basement Assessment Aaron Sturdivant
10
Updates from the National Alumni Association Board of Directors
Nominations Brandon Bellamy 08 Aggie Time: In Before 7 Drawing
Sydney Stinson 06
Remarks for the Good of the Association Announcements
a. Aggie Athletic Foundation b. Aggie Tags (DC/MD)
c. Birthdays (May) d. First Time Attendees
Alma Mater Adjournment
June Chapter Meeting Friday June 6 @ 7:00pm
Brookland Union Baptist Church
Aggie Family Reunion Weekend June 20: DC Aggie Golf Classic
June 21: Cookout @ Anacostia Park June 22: Church Service
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Membership Committee www.membership.wdc-ncatalumni.org Committee
Chair: Sydney Stinson Date: 2 May 2014 April New Members &
Renewals
Members Gained in March = 2Current Membership Total = 94
[Membership Goal: 150 by June 30, 2014]
Aggie Circles, Aggie Mentors, Aggie Santa, Get to Know Your
Alumni, Aggie Time, Brags & Blessings, 50/50
Next scheduled Membership Committee Meeting Conference Call
Tuesday May 6, 2014 at 8:00pm.
Call: 641-715-3630. Access Code: 1022917# Membership Committee
held a meeting on Wednesday 4/9/14 at 8pm with members Mike,
Natasha, Whitney, Marcia, and Sydney. Recommendations:
Hold 2nd drawing for additional members who want to participate
in Aggie Santa for 2014. Have members start 50/50 raffle and
Brags/Blessings fundraiser Conduct survey for Aggie Circles to
assess the program and meet the current needs of the
chapter. Hold a separate conference call to discuss ideas for
developing a Membership Directory.
Aggie Circles Events Book Club Aggie Circle **Postponed**
Reading Selection: Breathe for Me by Terri Whitmire (A&T
Alumnus) RSVP to [email protected] Retired Aggie Circle
If interested contact [email protected] Aggie Arts
Circle TBA - If interested contact [email protected]
Fitness/Sports Aggie Circle Last event: Aggies Run the Mall (4/12)
Sign-Up for Aggies Run @ www.wdc-ncatalumni.org Ziplining &
Ropes Course (planning stages) Jonathan Jones (Circle Leader)
[email protected]
VA Aggie Circle & Southern MD Aggie Circle TBA contact
[email protected] for more details. Planning events for
June & July 2014. Shopping Aggie Circle Spring/Summer Shopping
Trip Contact [email protected] if interested or with
ideas. Spiritual Aggie Circle Contact Chaplain Rury Grisham for
more information [email protected] Travel Aggie Circle
Contact [email protected]
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Annual Giving Committee Report Vacant, chair
[email protected]
May 2014 Report
Purpose of the Committee: This committee is responsible for
raising individual and chapter donations which will be sent to
North Carolina A&T State University. The chapter contribution
will support the chapters scholarship. The 2013-14 Annual Giving
campaign goal is $200,000. As of May 1, we are $55,203.00 short of
our annual goal. Progress to Date:
239 alumni and friends have donated $144,797.11 to the 2013-14
Annual Giving campaign. This is an increase of $16,762.73 and new
17 donors from April 2014. Remember matters that you give, not how
much you give.
Remember all gifts to the university are tax deductible.
Consider donating to A&T as part of your
total charitable donations plan. Areas of priority include:
Alumni Association Operations, National
Alumni Scholars Program, Washington, DC Chapter Scholarship
& Athletics. Please designate your gifts for maximum
impact!
Upcoming Committee Events & Dates: The committee is still
seeking a chair/co-chair for 2013-15. Please contact Brandon
Bellamy at 202-558-6811 or [email protected]
Scholarship and Student Recruitment Committees Jennifer Hill 10,
Chairperson (Scholarship) & 1st Vice President
[email protected] Brieka Gibbs 03, Chairperson
(Student Recruitment) [email protected]
The 2014 DC Chapter Scholarship The committee will award is
$10,000 to 5 incoming freshmen and 3 students currently attending
A&T pending final enrollment verification.
Incoming Freshmen Kamara Parker of Sterling, VA Ciarra Crowe of
Woodbridge, VA Courtney Jones of Lanham, MD Juwan Hawkins of Prince
Frederick, MD Juian Boyd of Fredericksburg, VA
Current Students
Cornesha Rajah of Washington, DC Oni Crawford of Washington, DC
Zachary Tanner of Washington, DC
Fifteen students applied for the 2014 scholarship: 4 currently
attending A&T and 11 incoming freshmen. DC Metro HBCU Alliance
Scholarship & CBC Spouses Education Scholarship application is
now available on the chapters website under committees:
Scholarship/Student Recruitment.
As you continue making your Annual Fund contributions to the
university we ask that designate DC Chapter Scholarship in the
A&T for a portion of your gift.
Interested in Student Recruitment, but dont know anything about
the process? E-mail [email protected] about interest
in attending an upcoming Student Recruitment Training Workshop.
Upcoming Scholarship and Student Recruitment Committees
Events
Submit availability to volunteer and/or recruit to
[email protected]
Planning for the Senior Send Off 14 (June) E-mail
[email protected] to be part of the planning.
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Jasmine Tinoco Class of 2011; Chemistry She is currently a
graduate student in Public Health. She enjoys watching movies and
cooking. Jasmine is most proud of placing 2nd place for
presentation on Cancer Research at the Annual Beta Kappa
Conference. She believes she can best support our Alumni
Association through program planning and using her organizational
skills.
Her favorite scripture is 1 Corinthians 13: 1-4
Janella Jones Class of 1994; Professional Mathematics
Janella provides financial support for Government funded
programs as a budget analyst. She enjoys playing tennis, traveling,
and reading. Janella is most proud of becoming an Alumni of
A&T. She believes she can best support our Alumni Association
through volunteering in the community. Her favorite scripture is,
Matthew 6:33 - Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all his
righteousness and all these things will be added to you as
well.
To participate in Get to Know your Aggie contact Sydney Stinson
or visit www.wdc-ncatalumni.org (under Membership)
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Social, Recreation & Community Service - #AggieSocialDC
[email protected] Previous Events: Saturday April 12 @
9am, Aggies Ran the Mall coordinated by First Vice President
Jennifer Hill. For more information about upcoming Aggies Run event
sign up online at: http://wp.me/P3DnNO-k9 Co-Sponsor: Sports &
Fitness Aggie Circle Upcoming Events: A Different World Day Party
& Pop Up Shop for Urban Argyle Saturday May 24, 2014; 2:00pm
6:00pm Averys on H Street
Proud HBCU Product, official licensed A&T (SHOP1891.com),
NCCU and WSSU gear on sale. A great networking oppurtunity for
Aggies and friends. Urban Argyle is owned by an A&T almunus
Tibias Thorne.
RSVP online at HBCUGradShirts.com/MemorialDay
Aggie Family Reunion Weekend 2014 (Friday June 20 Sunday June
21)
Friday June 20: DC Aggie Golf Classic (Aggie Athletics
Foundation) - www.dcaggiegolfclassic.com Saturday June 21: Family
Cookout Day @ Anacostia Park in the DC (more details coming
soon)
Sunday June 22: Chapter Family Worship Service (location
TBA)
Volunteers are needed to make Aggie Family Reunion Weekend a
success. Contact Tiffany Balmer or Kassidy Johnson for more
information.
Dialogue on Progressive Enlightenment Conference Tierra Lanier
13 & Shara Chambliss 09 [email protected] The DOPE-DC
conference would work to develop a programmatic linkage to
campus-based academic programming and alumni programming to serve
the community at large. The topic for this year is African American
Health Psychology. New Partner & Location: Bowie State
University - BSU Alumni Association New Date: September 2014 The
project is looking for volunteers and presenters for this event.
for this outreach event. Contact Tierra Lanier & Shara
Chambliss at [email protected].
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Basement Assessment Report Preliminary Report by Aaron
Sturdivant, Jacobs Engineering Group 1 Introduction
1.1 Background During the week of April 28, 2013, approximately
four (4) inches of rain
fell in the Washington, DC metro area. Water penetration was
observed throughout the basement of the house maintained by the
Washington, DC Chapter of North Carolina A&T State University
Alumni Association, Inc. located at 1810 15th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20009 on the morning of May 1, 2013. Member of the
House Board of Directors made the decision that a noninvasive
assessment of the basement conditions was necessary. The condition
assessment of the basement was conducted by alumnus Aaron A.
Sturdivant, Facilities Management Engineer at Jacobs Engineering
Group.
1.2 Purposes of this report This report summarizes the key
findings and recommendations obtained from the conducted basement
condition assessment, which includes:
Summary of current basement interior conditions Immediate
maintenance needs Long-term maintenance and construction needs
Additional recommendations
Note: This preliminary report does not include issues due to ADA
accessibility and
egress standards.
2 Key Findings 2.1 Current Basement Conditions
Floors Current vinyl tile flooring is not level, worn and shows
signs of deterioration due to improper installation and water
infiltration. (Picture 2.1.1, 2.1.2)
Walls Walls throughout basement are dirty, worn and shows signs
of deterioration due to water infiltration. Vinyl wall base is
dirty and detaching from wall in many areas. (Picture 2.1.3, 2.1.4,
2.1.5)
Openings All windows and doors are missing necessary seals. Some
windows do not operate properly. (Picture 2.1.6, 2.1.7, 2.1.8)
Ceiling Majority of suspended acoustical ceiling tile (ACT) is
stained, damaged and beyond its useful service life. Tiles show
signs of wear due to high relative humidity throughout space.
Entire area above suspended ceiling was not assessed due to
accessibility restrictions. (Picture 2.1.9, 2.1.10, 2.1.11)
Casework Cabinetry in bar area is broken and worn. All
countertops are worn and damaged. Bar style counter is not
level.
Electrical Electrical panel not properly secured to wall. Can
type light fixtures were not properly installed and are resting on
ACT. Wiring was not inspected due to accessibility. (Picture
2.1.12)
Mechanical Cabinet unit heaters are all beyond their service
life. No humidity control in space. Boiler appears to have
approximately 10 years of service remaining. Piping and ductwork
not assessed due to accessibility restrictions.
Plumbing Seals around all fixtures and drains need to be
reinforced. Stainless Steel sink in bar area does not drain
properly. Domestic hot water heater is nearing the end of its
expected remaining service life. Sump pump appears to be in working
condition. Piping not assessed due to accessibility
restrictions.
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Basement Assessment Report Preliminary Report by Aaron
Sturdivant, Jacobs Engineering Group 3 Recommendations
3.1 Initial Recommendations It was found that the spaces
assessed are in overall poor
condition. It is recommended that the immediate needs listed
below be addressed as soon as possible and to begin planning for
execution of listed long-term needs. It is also recommended that a
comprehensive condition assessment of remaining floors be performed
at a later date.
3.2 Immediate Needs The immediate maintenance needs throughout
the basement are as follows
Remove approximately 900 sf of acoustical ceiling tiles Mount
all can type lighting fixtures Assess above ceiling conditions and
seal cracks in walls above suspended
ceiling Seal all door, windows, and plumbing fixtures Clean all
walls and floors Remove all other water damaged finishes It is
recommended that no additional renovation work be done until it
is
determined water penetration into area has ceased and any issues
discovered upon removal of suspended ceiling are remedied
3.3 Long-term Needs The long-term maintenance needs throughout
the basement are
as follows Hire building inspector to determine conditions of
items not assessed during
condition assessments Demolish all casework within the bar area
Remove and replace all remaining vinyl wall base Clean, patch and
paint all walls (approx.. 1400 sf) Remove flooring and re-level
floor Install approximately 900 sf vinyl tile flooring Install new
casework in bar area Clean and paint suspended ceiling grid Install
approximately 900 sf of acoustical ceiling tiles Install humidity
control system (dehumidifier recommended, window or
portable A/C unit preferred)
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Basement Condition Assessment Preliminary Findings Pictures
Picture 2.1.1 Picture 2.1.2
Picture 2.1.3 Picture 2.1.4
Picture 2.1.5 Picture 2.1.6
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Picture 2.1.7 Picture2.1.8
Picture 2.1.9 Picture 2.1.10
Picture 2.1.11 Picture 2.1.12
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Upcoming Events
Friday May 2 May Chapter Meeting
Nominations due for Board of Directors Seats 7:00pm Brookland
Union Baptist Church
Tuesday May 6 Membership
Membership Committee Conference Call Call: 641-715-3630. Access
Code: 1022917#
POC: Sydney Stinson [email protected] 8:00pm
9:00pm
Friday May 9 Sunday May 11
Alumni Reunion Weekend Register online
ClassReunion.ncatsualumni.org or
On-Site starting Friday May 9.
Greensboro,NC NC A&T - Campus
Saturday May 10 2014 Spring Commencement Exercises
Dr. Belle Wheelan, president, SACS-COC, speaker Greensboro
Coliseum Greensboro, NC
Saturday May 24 Urban Argyle, Inc
A Different World Day Party & Pop Up Shop Averys on H
Street
2:00pm 6:00pm RSVP online at HBCUGradShirts.com/MemorialDay
Friday June 6 June Chapter Meeting
Elections for Board of Directors 7:00pm Brookland Union Baptist
Church
Friday June 20 - 22
Aggie Family Reunion Weekend 2014 6/20: DC Aggie Golf Classic
(Aggie Athletics Foundation)
6/21: Family Cookout Day @ Anacostia Park (more details coming
soon) 6/22: Chapter Family Worship Service (location TBA)
www.dcaggiegolfclassic.com www.wdc-ncatalumni.org
Postponed Aggie Book Club: Breathe for Me by Terri Whitmire
(A&T Alumnus)
RSVP to [email protected]
2:30pm 4:00pm Bus Boys & Poets (5th & K)
Alma Mater
Verse I Dear A&T, Dear A&T, a monument
indeed, Around thy base with grateful hearts behold thy
students
kneel. We bless the power that gave thee birth to help us in
our
need, We'll ever strive while here on earth all loyalty to
yield.
Refrain
With joy, with joy, dear A&T, thy students turn from thee To
spread thy trophies year by year from Dare
to Cherokee.
Contact Information Brandon L. Bellamy, Chapter President
202-558-6811 (h) | 336-337-8047 (c)
[email protected]
Online Links of Note
Donate to the DC Chapter: www.doncate.wdc-ncatalumni.org Online
Membership: www.membership.wdc-ncatalumni.org DC Chapter
Connection: www.connect.wdc-ncatalumni.org DC Chapter News &
Info: www.news.wdc-ncatalumni.org
Donate to A&T: www.ncat.edu/giving
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DCAggies Twitter:
@WDC_AggieAlumni
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