Promoting Social Awareness
and Positive Values
The origin of the Bachelor-Benedict Club branches from the early twentieth century in Washington, D.C.
Our social club was established with the intent to promote family, awaken social awareness and encourage positive values throughout the community.
Message from the Otis France
Brothers, our Club has concluded another notable year in serving the interests of our membership. Based on the comments I received at our events throughout the year, our membership has been impressed with the efforts contributed at every level within this organization. As members of this great organization, we should be proud of the brotherhood created by the Club throughout its existence over the past 113 years.
We currently have seventy-five members, and I appreciate the initiative that has been taken to increase our membership. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as President of this legacy club over the past year, and I look forward to continued service. Brothers let us strive to leave a legacy for others to build upon.
Fraternally Yours,
Otis France
President, Bachelor-Benedict Club Inc., Washington, D.C.
OVERVIEW
In 1910, the founders of today’s Bachelor-Benedict Club organized a fellowship to promote an atmosphere of social awareness among the black citizens of the Washington, D.C. area by bringing distinguished and accomplished men from different backgrounds into brotherhood.
CENTENNIAL JOURNAL
The Bachelor-Benedict Club’s Centennial Committee was formed in 2008 in preparation to celebrate the Club’s 100th anniversary. One of the highlights of those activities was the publication of The Centennial Journal. One Hundred Years of Brotherhood, which details the Club’s history from 1910 – 2010.
Social Events & Affairs
Each fiscal year the Bachelor-Benedict Club sponsors six major events, including an Annual Meeting. Historically, the Club has been quite innovative in planning and producing quality activities for its members and their guests. The President appoints the chairmen of the various events and members of the committee from the roster. These committees are responsible for organizing and ensuring that the events are memorable and fun-filled. Club functions through the years have included “smokers,” “stag affairs,” excursions to the country, Christmas parties and special dances and programs. To learn more, click on an event below.
Initiation Ball
The Initiation Ball is the first event held by the Bachelor-Benedict Club each year.
Member Events
Small events created to foster fellowship and networking for and between members.
Summer Event
This event features an indoor picnic with entertainment, music and dancing.
Charity Golf Outing
The Club’s annual Charity Golf Tournament if held in September of each year.
Red Sash Ball
The fall formal dinner dance is the Club’s largest event of the year.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting is usually held in November, generally after the completion of the social
