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

Membership Committee
www.membership.wdc-ncatalumni.org
Committee Chai r: Sydney Stinson
Date: 2 May 2014

April New Members & Renewals

Members Gained in March =2
Current Membership Total =94 [Membership Goal: 150 by J une 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 2
nd
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 membership@wdc-ncatalumni.org

Retired Aggi e Ci rcl e
If interested contact membership@wdc-ncatalumni.org

Aggi e Arts Circle
TBA - If interested contact membership@wdc-
ncatalumni.org

Fitness/Sports Aggi e Circle
Last event: Aggies Run the Mall (4/12)
Sign-Up for Aggies Run @ www.wdc-ncatalumni.org
Ziplining & Ropes Course (planning stages)
J onathan J ones (Circle Leader)
jejo5205@gmail.com

VA Aggie Circle &
Southern MD Aggie Circl e
TBA contact president@wdc-ncatalumni.org for more
details.
Planning events for J une & J uly 2014.

Shopping Aggi e Ci rcl e
Spring/Summer Shopping Trip
Contact membership@wdc-ncatalumni.org if interested or
with ideas.

Spiritual Aggie Circl e
Contact Chaplain Rury Grisham for more information
chaplain@wdc-ncatalumni.org

Travel Aggie Circle
Contact membership@wdc-ncatalumni.org

Annual Gi ving Committee Report
Vacant, chair annualgiving@wdc-ncatalumni.org

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 i s $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 i mpact!
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 president@wdc-ncatalumni.org

Scholarship and Student Recruitment Committees
J ennifer Hill 10, Chairperson (Scholarship) & 1st Vice President firstvicepresident@wdc-ncatalumni.org
Brieka Gibbs 03, Chairperson (Student Recruitment) recruitment@wdc-ncatalumni.org

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 J ones of Lanham, MD
J uwan Hawkins of Prince Frederick, MD
J uian 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 Scholarshi p 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 Recruitment@wdc-
ncatalumni.org 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 recruitment@wdc-ncatalumni.org

Planning for the Senior Send Off 14 (June)
E-mail recruitment@wdc-ncatalumni.org 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)







Social, Recreation & Community Service - #AggieSocialDC
social-rec@wdc-ncatalumni.org

Previous Events:
Saturday April 12 @ 9am, Aggies Ran the Mall coordinated by First Vice President J ennifer 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 Famil y Reunion Weekend 2014
(Friday June 20 Sunday June 21)
Friday J une 20: DC Aggie Golf Classic (Aggie Athletics Foundation) - www.dcaggiegolfclassic.com
Saturday J une 21: Famil y Cookout Day @ Anacostia Park in the DC (more details coming soon)
Sunday J une 22: Chapter Famil y Worship Service (location TBA)

Volunteers are needed to make Aggie Family Reunion Weekend a success.
Contact Tiffany Balmer or Kassidy J ohnson for more information.


Dialogue on Progressi ve Enlightenment Conference
Tierra Lanier 13 & Shara Chambliss 09
DOPEDC@wdc-ncatalumni.org

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 DOPEDC@wdc-ncatalumni.org.
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 15
th
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 J acobs 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.
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)
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

Picture 2.1.7 Picture2.1.8



Picture 2.1.9 Picture 2.1.10



Picture 2.1.11 Picture 2.1.12
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 membership@wdc-ncatalumni.org
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 Membership@wdc-ncatalumni.org
2:30pm 4:00pm
Bus Boys & Poets (5
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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)
president@wdc-ncatalumni.org

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