Meeting Recap for February 24th, 2024 @ 11;30am (Crofoot Vernors Room)


  • Make sure to complete meeting registration
  • Acknowledgement
  • Thank you to Brother Bobo, Byas, and Chambers for supporting the IDYD Group Sessions
  • Prayers & Thoughts go out to Bro. Rev. McDonald and his family.
  • Congratulations Eisha Branner on the Grand Opening of the Women In Business Center
  • Thank you to Council Woman Melony Rutherford for joining us and sharing information.
  • Purchase Lots in District 1 and District 7
  • 25k Grants for Small Businesses in the City of Pontiac (Expected in April)


  • Upcoming Events
  • IDYD Bi-Weekly Group Session to come out and support the program to have men present.   We are looking for volunteers to come to one event.  The events are from 6:30pm - 8pm on the following Thursdays (3/7/24, 3/21/24, 4/4/24, & 4/18/24) a notice will go out prior to all events as the location may sometimes change.  For More Info Contact Bro Bobo 313.7013.0370 or email info@bucpontiac.com.  We are looking for volunteers to attend all we ask is that you attend 1 or 2 meetings but you are free to visit more in you like.  To sign up click the link here: IDYD VOLUNTEER SIGN UP.
  • Reading With The Brothers - As you know March is Reading Month and Brothers United For Change wants to do it;s part.   On Monday March 11th, 2024 at 10:15am we will meet at P.E.A.C.E. Academy to read with the kids and pass our snack to the children.   We are ask that all Brothers Sign up and make a small donation of $15.00.  (We are hoping that the new 2024 T-Shirts and Hoodies will be ready) If the new shirt are not ready please wear a current B.U.C. T-Shirt or Hoodie.  READING WITH THE BROTHTERS VOLUNTEER SIGN UP.
  • Free Lead Abatement Class at Michigan Works - 3 Day Class Abatement Class on March 14th, 2024 at 1pm   This class is the official certification for the proper removal of lead based paint for more information please contact 517-275-2994.  The class will be held at 1850 N. Perry, Pontiac MI. 48340.  FREE LEAD ABATEMENT SIGN UP
  • Amazon & Ascend Foundation Big Giveaway - On Wednesday March 20th The Ascend Foundation will be teaming up to do a Big Giveaway at Wisner Stadium.  The time has not been set once the time is set a communication will be sent.   We are asking for Volunteers for this event. To sign up please click on the link here:  

        AMAZON & ASCEND BIG GIVEAWAY VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

  • IRON SHARPENS IRON - Session will begin on March 25th, 2024 at 11am.  This will be a Zoom Call.  This call is to focus on removing barriers when it come starting and doing business here in our community.   We had a short session in the meeting and we see how this is needed and how effective it can be.  To sign up for the call click the link here: REGISTER FOR IRON SHARPENS IRON ZOOM CALL.
  • IDYD Strike Out Violence Fundraiser - Brothers the annual IDYD Strike Out Violence Fundraiser will be happening on Sunday April 7th at Classic Lanes in Rochester.   We would like to purchase a Sponsorship for $125  We are asking for Donations of $25 and for all Brothers to Participate in the event.  IDYD EVENT REGISTRATION
  • New 2024 B.U.C. T-Shirts & Hoodies coming soon the price will be $20 for a T-Shirt and $35 for a Hoodie.  A communication will be sent once they are ready for sale and you can place your order.  The proceeds from the shirts will go to fund our group and events.   For more info please email info@bucpontiac.com.  Thank You!
  • Next Brothers United For Change Meeting - Saturday March 16th, 2024 @ 11:30am (Lunch Will Be Served) Location TBD!  MONTHLY MEETING REGISTRATION FOR MARCH
  • Creating A New Brotherhood Page - This page will be a page for all Brothers that are members.  Each Brother will need to submit a professional headshot and a 1 paragraph BIO for the page.  The deadline is Tuesday March 12th, 2024.   To submit your BIO please click on the link here:  SUBMIT MY BROTHERHOOD BIO.