TUSKEGEE ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
FIRST QUARTER EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING 2002
William Robertson Residence
Birmingham, Alabama
March 16, 2002
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order by, Eric Archie, President.
Willie Oliver opened with a brief prayer.
(Attendees sign in sheet attached)
Previous Meeting Minutes
Eric Archie requested that everyone present take time to read the minutes from the Third Quarter Meeting August 18, 2001 held at Tuskegee University. He also asked if there were any correction to the minutes from the attendees. William Robertson motioned and it was 2nd by Willie Oliver that the minutes be accepted with corrections noted. All present agreed.
Treasurer's Report-Revenue (See Attachment)
William Robertson presented his revenue detail report for 2001-2002. William noted that the report should be modified to reflect a $50.00 donation from Joseph Lee that is not indicated on the report.
Treasurer's Report-Budget (See Attachment)
William Robertson presented his budget for 2001-2002. William noted that the report should be modified to reflect a $50.00 donation from Joseph Lee that is not indicated on the report.
Action Items
Web Page/Post Cards/Newsletter (See Attachment)
Eric Archie reported that the web site www.tacaanet.org was receiving about 100 hits per month, which is good. Eric also indicated that the cost for the present web site is about $40.00 per year to maintain the domain name.
Eric Archie briefly discussed the process with the post cards that is allowing him to get them make at any Kinko's Copy Center, because the information is now on a computer diskette.
Eric gave an overview of his position on the mailing out of a newsletter to students, Tuskegee administration, corporate sponsors and paid members. Eric would like to have a 4 page 8 ½" x 17" folded format mailed out quarterly or semi-annually.
Scholarship Committee
Eric Archie noted that TACAA has not given any scholarships recently, but has over $5,000.00 in the account for this purpose. Eric indicated that the amount is part of a goal of $25,000.00 Scholarship Fund Endowment.
Regional Directors
E. Archie noted there has not been any activity related to maintaining a group of regional directors.
TACAA Historian
Eric Archie noted that the T.U. National Alumni Association has produced a brief history of that organization. He stated that Edie Todd volunteered to chair this committee, but has not submitted any information for review. After a brief discussion Hank Wade indicated that he would take on this task, if he were given a desired direction.
Student Recruitment
Eric Archie noted there has not been any activity, but Barry Robinson was working on this item.
Membership
There was a long discussion by the attendees concerning membership recruitment. Eric Archie noted that there were 45 paid members during the last year. He also indicated the goal this year is to increase membership to 50, which would be a 10% increase. Hank Wade discussed past recruitment efforts during the time he was Vice-president. Eric presented copies of letters that he sent out to selected former paid members who had not paid during the last year. After the group continued to discuss weather some committees were active or making progress, Eric suggested that by the next meeting the various committees must have made reports indicating their progress.
T.U. Relations
Eric Archie stated that he had met with Tim Barrow and there are now three finalists for the Architecture/ Construction Department Head. Eric also briefly discussed the following items;
1) Architecture student trip to Europe.
2) Solar House on campus.
3) Building Code Workshops.
4) Scholarship Banquet-Eric noted that the banquet is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2002, at the Kellogg Center or Washington Chapel.
5) Arch/Works; Housing in Africa and Chicago
6) Companies that are interviewing students include Turner and Hasken
T.U. National Alumni Relations
Eric Archie noted that the National Alumni Association will met on March 2, 2002 and the next meeting will be in Chicago and President Ben Payton wants meetings held in Tuskegee on a rotating bases (Every Two years)
The National group also wants by-laws changes including all clubs to be on the same fiscal year, $5.00 for each member of professional organizations paying going to national. Eric suggested that all TACAA members send $5.00 to national.
Community Relations
Eric Archie noted that the Auburn Student Habitat For Human had design and built a house. Hank Wade suggested that big name be recruited to support efforts by TACAA. for review. After a brief discussion Hank Wade indicated that he would take on this task, if he were given a desired direction.
TACAA Merchandise
Eric Archie discussed TACAA merchandise that is available for purchase.
TACAA Meeting Schedule 2001-2002
Second Quarter Meeting 
May 25, 2002 Saturday
11:00 am until 2:00pm CST
Location as follows:
Tuskegee UniversityWilcox Building "C"Tuskegee, Alabama 36077The meeting was adjourned following a few more minutes of open forum discussion by the membership.
Attendees
NameAddress/Phone #E-Mail
Address/Phone #E-MailWillie Oliver4301 6th Avenue Southwcoliver1@aol.com
4301 6th Avenue Southwcoliver1@aol.comBirmingham, AL 35222(205) 326-4244Eric G. Archie 7060 Knoll Looparchnet@msn.com Montgomery, AL 36116
archnet@msn.com Montgomery, AL 36116(334) 288-2659William Robertson720 Carl Raines Lake Roadwrobertson@monumentalcs.com Birmingham, AL 35244
720 Carl Raines Lake Roadwrobertson@monumentalcs.com Birmingham, AL 35244 (205) 283-9914Maurice Taylor214 24th Street North
214 24th Street NorthBirmingham, AL 35203Rickey C. Miles1826 3rd Avenue Southrmiles@habd.net
1826 3rd Avenue Southrmiles@habd.netBirmingham, AL 35233(205) 521-0630Hank WadeAlabaster, Alabama
Alabaster, Alabama