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Active Members

50

↑ 3 from last semester

Chapter GPA

3.24

↑ 0.08 from Fall 2024

Holiday Fundraiser Collection

$4,800

80% collection rate

Current Operating Account

$1,200

10 members outstanding

Announcements

Mandatory Chapter Meeting — Feb 18

All members required. Attendance affects good standing. Agenda includes spring event planning, budget review, and officer elections update.

Posted: Feb 10, 2025 · By: Martin Lawrence (President)

Dues Deadline — Feb 28

Spring semester dues of $120 are due by end of month. Venmo @YourVenmo or see Treasurer Khadijah James.

Posted: Feb 5, 2025 · By: Khadijah James (Treasurer)

Special Event Registration Open

Registration for the Regional Leadership Summit is now live. Deadline to register is March 1. See Special Events page for details.

Posted: Feb 1, 2025 · By: Maxine Shaw (VP)

Playbook Updated

The chapter playbook has been revised with updated committee procedures and the new meeting protocol. All members please review.

Posted: Jan 28, 2025 · By: Carlton Banks (Secretary)

Financial Snapshot — Admin View

Dues Revenue$4,800 / $6,000

Event Budget Used$1,240 / $2,500

Scholarship Fund$3,200 raised

Outstanding Dues$1,200

Full financial reports and ledger available in the Reports section.

Next Meeting

Tuesday
February 18

7:00 PM — Room 204

University Center

Agenda Preview

1. Roll Call & Quorum
2. Officer Reports
3. Spring Event Planning
4. Budget Review
5. New Business
6. Announcements

Quick Access

Member	Role / Origin	Committee	Dues	Standing

Chapter Meeting — February 4, 2025

Location: Room 204, University Center | Recorded by: Carlton Banks (Secretary)

Approved

I. Call to Order & Attendance

Meeting called to order at 7:04 PM by President Martin Lawrence. Quorum established with 38 of 50 members present. Absentees noted: Al Bundy (unexcused), Bart Simpson (unexcused), Homer Simpson (excused — work conflict), Kramer — wait, Kramer is not a member. Correction noted by Secretary Banks.

II. Officer Reports

President (Martin Lawrence): Reminded chapter of spring event deadline. Emphasized professionalism at all upcoming functions.

VP (Maxine Shaw): Regional Leadership Summit registration is live. Encouraged all members to attend. Noted that Dwayne Wayne has already registered and offered to coordinate carpooling.

Treasurer (Khadijah James): Dues collection at 80%. Outstanding balance of $1,200 across 10 members. Final warning notices will be sent by Feb 15. Noted that one dues check from Ross Geller bounced — matter referred to Finance Committee.

Secretary (Carlton Banks): Previous minutes approved without correction. Roster updated. Noted that three new transfer members — Zack Morris, A.C. Slater, and Lisa Turtle — have completed onboarding.

III. Committee Reports

Scholarship (Theo Huxtable, Chair): $3,200 raised toward spring scholarship fund. Two applicants under review.

Community Service (Gina Waters, Chair): March food drive confirmed. Volunteers needed — sign-up sheet circulated.

Programs (Will Smith, Chair): Black History Month panel confirmed for Feb 22. Speakers include Elaine Benes (invited external guest) and chapter member Khadijah James.

IV. New Business

Motion by Moesha Mitchell to extend library hours for chapter study sessions — seconded by Hakeem Campbell. Passed 34-4.

Discussion on spring formal venue. Options presented: Hilton Downtown vs. Campus Ballroom. Vote tabled pending cost breakdown from Treasurer.

V. Incident Report — Prank on Ross Geller

Disciplinary Note (Confidential — Admin View Only): Member Bart Simpson was formally reported for placing a whoopee cushion on the chair of Ross Geller immediately prior to Geller's presentation to the Finance Committee on Feb 3rd. The incident disrupted proceedings and caused Geller to spill an entire thermos of coffee on the financial ledger. Treasurer Khadijah James confirmed the ledger was salvageable. Bart Simpson offered no apology and reportedly said, "Eat my shorts." Disciplinary review scheduled for Feb 20. Geller has requested that future meetings require assigned seating.

VI. Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM. Next meeting: February 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Chapter Meeting — January 21, 2025

Location: Room 204, University Center | Recorded by: Carlton Banks (Secretary)

Approved

I. Call to Order & Attendance

Meeting called to order at 7:02 PM. 42 of 50 members present. Notable absences: Kelly Bundy (excused), Maggie Simpson (non-voting observer per bylaws — age exemption pending review).

II. Semester Kickoff Remarks

President Lawrence welcomed returning and new members. Emphasized the chapter's three pillars: Brotherhood, Academic Excellence, and Service. Vice President Shaw previewed spring calendar including Regional Summit, Black History Month programming, and spring formal.

III. Committee Assignments

New committee chair appointments confirmed: Theo Huxtable (Scholarship), Gina Waters (Community Service), Will Smith (Programs), Mark Cooper (Membership & Outreach), Jerry Seinfeld (Communications — noted by multiple members as "an odd fit but probably fine").

IV. Special Notice — Unauthorized Visitor

Notable Incident: During the mid-meeting break, member Homer Simpson was found in the kitchen area of the University Center attempting to consume refreshments reserved for the Dean's reception next door. When confronted by Sergeant-at-Arms Cole Brown, Homer reportedly said "Mmm... donuts" and returned to his seat. No formal action taken. Brown noted this is "the third time this semester and we're only three weeks in."

V. Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 8:31 PM. Next meeting: February 4, 2025.

Emergency Budget Meeting — January 10, 2025

Location: Virtual (Zoom) | Recorded by: Carlton Banks (Secretary)

Draft

I. Purpose

Emergency session called by Treasurer Khadijah James to address a $400 shortfall discovered in the fall semester event budget. Eleven officers and committee chairs in attendance.

II. Budget Reconciliation

Shortfall traced to an unrecorded expense from the fall formal — a DJ overage fee of $400 not submitted by the outgoing Events Chair. After review, the chapter voted 9-2 to cover the shortfall from the contingency fund. Member George Costanza moved that the former Events Chair reimburse the chapter; motion failed 3-8. Costanza was visibly upset.

III. Miscellaneous

Side Note from Secretary Banks: During the Zoom call, Doug Funnie accidentally had his virtual background set to "Bluffington High School" for the entirety of the meeting and did not realize it until after adjournment. Additionally, Patti Mayonnaise joined the call 22 minutes late from what appeared to be a roller rink. No further comment.

IV. Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 6:18 PM. Spring semester first meeting set for January 21.

Scholarship Committee

Chair: Theo Huxtable

Oversees the Chapter Scholarship Fund, reviews applicant submissions, coordinates fundraising events, and ensures academic excellence standards are upheld across the chapter. Also manages chapter GPA tracking and tutoring program partnerships.

Theo Huxtable Denise Huxtable Whitley Gilbert Carlton Banks Lisa Turtle Rachel Green

Community Service Committee

Chair: Gina Waters

Plans and executes chapter service initiatives including food drives, mentorship programs, community cleanups, and partnerships with local nonprofits. Tracks volunteer hours and coordinates chapter participation in regional service projects.

Gina Waters Moesha Mitchell Laura Winslow Monica Geller Rudy Huxtable Patti Mayonnaise

Programs Committee

Chair: Will Smith

Develops and executes chapter programming including speaker series, cultural events, socials, and professional development workshops. Responsible for Black History Month programming, spring formal, and new member orientation.

Will Smith Hilary Banks Damon Wayans Maxine Shaw A.C. Slater Joey Tribbiani

Communications Committee

Chair: Jerry Seinfeld

Manages chapter communications including newsletter, social media presence, website updates, and internal announcements. Seinfeld has been described as "surprisingly effective despite constant observations about how weird everything is." All chapter press releases require officer approval.

Jerry Seinfeld Elaine Benes George Costanza Nissi Jackson DJ Tanner

Membership & Outreach Committee

Chair: Mark Cooper

Leads recruitment, intake process oversight, new member orientation, and alumni engagement. Also manages the chapter mentor program pairing new members with established ones. Cooper has increased new member retention by 18% since taking chair.

Mark Cooper Pam James Dwayne Wayne Eddie Winslow Zack Morris Cole Brown

Finance Committee

Chair: Khadijah James (Treasurer)

Oversees chapter budget, dues collection, expense approvals, and financial reporting. Reviews all expenditures above $50. Manages the chapter's scholarship fund and reserve account. Recently acquired fireproof folders after the coffee incident.

Khadijah James Ross Geller Steve Urkel Tommy Strong Lisa Simpson

Chapter Reference

Chapter Playbook

Last updated: January 15, 2025 · Approved by officer board · Questions? Contact Carlton Banks (Secretary)

Chapter Structure & Officers

Officer Roles

The chapter is led by an elected officer board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Parliamentarian. Officers serve one academic year. Elections held each April.

Quorum Requirement

A quorum of 60% of active members (30 of 50) is required to conduct official chapter business and hold binding votes. If quorum is not met, the meeting may continue as informational only.

Officer Succession

In the absence of the President, the Vice President assumes all presidential duties. In absence of both, the Secretary presides. No vacuum of leadership is permitted during active chapter events.

Meeting Procedures

Meeting Frequency

Regular chapter meetings are held bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. Officers meet weekly on Mondays at 6:00 PM. Committee chairs may schedule additional sessions as needed.

Attendance Policy

Members may miss no more than two unexcused meetings per semester while maintaining good standing. A third unexcused absence triggers a financial accountability hold. Excused absences must be submitted to the Secretary in writing (email) at least 24 hours in advance.

Robert's Rules of Order

All chapter business is conducted under Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. The Parliamentarian is the authority on procedural questions. Members wishing to address the floor must be recognized by the chair.

Assigned Seating (New — Feb 2025)

Effective February 18, chapter meetings will use officer-assigned seating charts. This policy was adopted following a formal request by Finance Committee member Ross Geller. Specific seating disputes must be submitted to the Secretary no later than 48 hours before meeting time.

Financial Procedures

Dues Schedule

Semester dues are $120, due within the first four weeks of each semester. Members on payment plans must be approved in writing by the Treasurer. All dues are final — no refunds after the second week of the semester.

Expense Approval

Expenses under $50 may be approved by any officer with receipt submission. Expenses $50–$200 require Treasurer approval. Expenses over $200 require a full officer board vote. Emergency expenditures over $500 require a chapter vote.

Financial Records

All financial records must be maintained in both digital and physical formats. Physical records are stored in the chapter lockbox. Digital records are maintained in the chapter's secure drive. All ledgers must be backed up monthly. (Note: Fireproof binders now required following the February 4 coffee incident. See minutes.)

Conduct & Discipline

Code of Conduct

All members are expected to represent the chapter with integrity, professionalism, and respect at all times — in meetings, at events, on social media, and in the community. Behavior that reflects poorly on the chapter may result in a hearing before the Conduct Review Board.

Prohibited Conduct

The following are strictly prohibited: hazing, harassment, unauthorized use of chapter funds, misrepresentation of membership, disruption of official proceedings, and pranks of any kind during chapter business meetings. This last item added January 2025.

Disciplinary Process

Alleged violations are referred to the Conduct Review Board consisting of three officers not involved in the incident. The accused member has the right to present their account. Sanctions range from written warning to suspension from chapter activities to membership revocation.

Featured Event

Regional Leadership
Summit 2025

March 14–16, 2025 · Atlanta, GA

Register Now →

Location

Marriott Marquis Atlanta

265 Peachtree Center Ave NE

⏰ Registration Deadline

March 1, 2025

Early bird ends Feb 15

Cost

$85 / member

Chapter subsidy available

Event Schedule

Date	Time	Session
Fri Mar 14	2:00 PM	Check-In & Orientation
Fri Mar 14	6:00 PM	Welcome Banquet
Sat Mar 15	9:00 AM	Leadership Workshops (Track A & B)
Sat Mar 15	12:00 PM	Networking Luncheon
Sat Mar 15	2:00 PM	Chapter Awards Ceremony
Sat Mar 15	7:00 PM	Regional Gala
Sun Mar 16	9:00 AM	Business Session & Elections
Sun Mar 16	12:00 PM	Adjournment & Departure

Chapter Attendees

Registered Martin Lawrence

Registered Maxine Shaw

Registered Dwayne Wayne

Registered Khadijah James

Registered Will Smith

Pending Carlton Banks

Pending Mark Cooper

Not Registered Ross Geller

Documents

Summit Agenda (PDF)

Hotel Block Info

Carpool Signup Sheet

Subsidy Application

Black History Month Panel

Saturday, February 22, 2025 · 3:00 PM · Auditorium A

Open to Public

Annual Black History Month programming hosted by the chapter. This year's theme: "From Living Room to Boardroom: Representation & Leadership." Featured speakers include chapter member Khadijah James and invited guest Elaine Benes. Moderated by Programs Chair Will Smith.

Spring Formal

Saturday, April 19, 2025 · 7:00 PM · TBD

Venue Pending

Annual chapter formal dinner and celebration. Venue vote pending — Hilton Downtown vs. Campus Ballroom. Cost estimate: $65–$85/person. Dress code: Black tie optional. Tickets will go on sale following venue confirmation.

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