Sep 082012
 

APPALACHIAN_LOGOThe Crew builds homes for Appalachian families without the financial means to afford adequate housing. Our work is located in economically depressed McCreary County, KY. Since 1988, the Crew has worked with the Good Shepherd Mission of Whitley City, KY, who selects the families to receive the new homes. The Good Shepherd Mission has many deserving families on a waiting list for homes. Although the new home is our prime objective, more important benefits are setting an example of helping our fellow Americans and trying to heal a family in need of housing. The Appalachian Construction Crew is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

Dec 042022
 

The winners of the 2022 Restaurant Dinner Raffle Winners were announced Nov 18th at the Pizza Ranch in Council Bluffs, Iowa, a supporter of the raffle.

    

The winners are:

1st:   Ken Hurt; $100

   2nd:  Lorraine Purdum; $80

   3rd:   Karen Lucier; $70

   4th:   Randy Ziska; $50

   5th:   Debbe Moreau; $50

Apr 252022
 

10 March 2022

Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

  1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue NE. With 4 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board existed.
  2. Attendance at the Meeting included:

Vicki Edwards

Marcel Moreau

George Ziska, Jr.

Ron Strawn

  1. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2022, were approved.
  2. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith reported the following status to the Secretary, as of 28 February 2022: Great Western Checking Account: $11,005.84; Fidelity Money Market: $56,287.11.
  3. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
    A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.

B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA, Offering: Sat-Sun,1-2 Jan 22: No new developments.

C. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: Sat-Sun,12-13 Feb 22: The offering totaled $1,40 l .00, and was received on 5 Mar 22. The Secretary submitted a thank you notice for the Chapel bulletin.

D. 27th Annual Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, Sat, 5 Mar 22, Chop’s Bowl: A total of 17 bowlers participated with 9 bowling at Chop’s Bowl with other scores to be phoned in. Before the meeting, a total of $840.00 in pledges was collected with another $599.80 collected at the meeting.

E. 2022 Financial Plan: Progress on $80,000 goal is at 5.5%.

F. New Ideas: None.

  1. Old Business:
    A. Update of Membership Roster: No new developments.

B. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob submitted the name of Brian Barry as new volunteer. The Construction Director added Brian’s name to Frame/Roof Crew.

C. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.

D. Colorado (CO) Connection (Corey Cinabro); Ed Donohoe can not come this year due to recovery from back surgery and was taken off the Frame/Roof Crew. Daniel Ratscbkowsky will be unable to come this year because he is starting a new job and was taken off the Support Crew.

E. Volunteer Recruitment io Bellevue: No new developments.

F. 2022 Deployment (Works starts on Thurs, 2 Jun 22): In a phone call with the Construction Director, Dustin Winchester of Lumber King in Whitley City, KY, indicated that: (1) a 2X4 stud now costs $6.50 (compared to $6.22 in 2021) and will cost even more by the time the Crew arrives in June, (2) Insulation will now be provided in larger rolls and (3) the New Family has made all their material selections. The material from Lowe’s in Somerset, KY was ordered on 7 Mar 22, for $3,5091.08 (an increase of $635.75 over 2021) and is scheduled to be delivered to the Good Shepherd Chapel warehouse on 16 Mar 22. The on-site crew now has 30 volunteers.

  1. New Business:
    A Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: Vice-President Marcel Moreau will try to schedule the trash pick for 9 AM, Sat, 23 Apr 22.

B. Home Insurance and Tax Costs: The Construction Director requested Kay Morrow to provide examples of these costs which will be discussed at the New Family Settle-up meeting this coming June.

C. 2021 Form 990-EZ: The Secretary provided Major Contributors List to the Treasurer on 14 Feb 22. This form is due to be submitted electronically by 15 May 22.

  1. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM. The next Meeting is set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 7 Apr 22, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr. Secretary

Mar 142022
 

13 January 2022

Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

l. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue NE. With 4 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board existed.

  • Attendance at the Meeting included:

Vicki Edwards              

Marcel Moreau            

George Ziska, Jr.             

Janelle Smith                                   

Kathi Narlock

  • The minutes of the meeting held on 9 December 2021, were approved.
  • Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith reported the following status, as of31 December 2021: Great Western Checking Account: $10,474.1O;  Fidelity Money Market: $56,286.20.
  • Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
    • Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
  • Church of Nativity, Burke, VA, Offering: Sat-Sun,1-2 Jan 22: Bob Corsi reported that after the offering a total of $66,000 has been collected which the earliest highest amount collected and based on past history the collection could reach $90,000.
  • Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: Sat-Sun,12-13 Feb 22.
  • 27th Annual Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, Sat, 5 Mar 22, Chop’s Bowl: Sponsor sheets were passed out and 5 bowlers have signed up, so far. A game at the newly remodeled Chop’s Bowl will cost $3.00.
  • 2022 Financial Plan: Progress on $80,000 goal remains at 2.0%.
  • New Ideas: Per a recent Omaha World-Herald article, Lincoln is scheduled to have an air show on 26-27 Aug 23, with the Blue Angels. Also Offutt AFB has requested approval to have an air show in 2023.
  • Old Business:
    • Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
  • VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob requested to Kay Morrow to get a testimonial from the 2021 Stephens Family on living in their new home. Bob is planning to have list of VA volunteers by mid-Feb 22.
  • Colorado (CO) Connection (Corey Cinabro): Corey indicated that he, Roger Soderberg, Daniel Ratschkowsky and Ed Donohoe are planning to come to our June deployment..
  • Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: With COVID, The Board decided not have a pancake breakfast in Capehart Chapel Annex in Feb 22.
  • 2022 Deployment (Works starts on Thurs, 2 Jun 22): St. Joe’s Inn Landlord Jim Barney indicated that the cost of berthing will remain at $60 per person per week and requested that stray dogs and cats not be fed at the Inn. Father’s old house can be used for isolating any volunteer getting COVID. Since Kathi Narlock can not make the 2022 deployment, Head Cook Vicki Edwards is looking for an Assistant Cook.
  • New Business:
    • Annual Operational Goal: The Board voted to increase the Crew’s goal from building House No. 40 in 2024 to building House No. 41 in 2025.
  • The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. The next Meeting is set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 10 Feb 22, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr. Secretary

Mar 142022
 

10 February 2022

Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

I. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue NE. With 5 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board existed.

  • Attendance at the Meeting included:

Vicki Edwards

 Kathi Narlock

Marcel Moreau          

  George Ziska, Jr.          

  Janelle Smith               

  Ron Strawn

  • The minutes of the meeting held on 13 January 2022, were approved.
  • Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith reported the following status, as of31 January 2022: Great Western Checking Account: $10,765.84; Fidelity Money Market: $56,286.68.
  • Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
    • Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
  • Church of Nativity, Burke, VA, Offering: Sat-Sun,1-2 Jan 22: Bob Corsi reported an updated total of $108,000 for the offering and that the Crew can expected a check for about $100,000.
  • Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: Sat-Sun,12-13 Feb 22: The Secretary submitted a bulletin notice which will run for two weeks before the offering.
  • 27th Annual Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, Sat, 5 Mar 22, Chap’s Bowl: Secretary reported that we are up to 16 bowlers for this event.
  • 2022 Financial Plan: Progress on $80,000 goal is at 2.4%.
  • New Ideas: Finance Director Ron Strawn will check out options for the Fall Raffle to replace the closed Papillion Pizza Ranch.
  • Old Business:
    • Update of Membership Roster: Secretary provided the Board members with a current copy of the roster.
  • VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob submitted a list of 16 volunteers with 5 alternates. The Construction Director indicated that all were needed and were added to the Crew list.
  • Colorado (CO) Connection (Corey Cinabro); No new developments.
  • Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.
  • 2022 Deployment (Works starts on Thurs, 2 Jun 22): Construction Director requested Kay Morrow, our Good Shepherd Chapel POC, to provide the following services for our June deployment: 2 portable toilets, dumpster, Inn cleaning lady, St. Mildred’s priests for Saturday evening Masses and Hoyt Gibson’s shingle lifting machine for Sat, 4 Jun
  • Head Cook Vicki Edwards reported that Kris Woods volunteered to be the Assistant Cook. Crew list now stands at 31 volunteers. Due to COVID, the Construction Director requested that the Family/Crew dinner not be held again this year.
  • Operational Goal:  With increasing the goal to building House No. 41 in 2025, Bob Corsi of VA, indicated that we should have checked with him before increasing the goal and that the Crew should have a back-up plan if the current Construction Director is unable to deploy. Although it may have been politically correct to check with Bob on the goal, the Board has the authority to set the operational goal. In regard to the back-up plan for the Construction Director, the Board agreed that the Crew should complete the home for the currently selected family. However, the amount of work needed to meet this commitment depends on where we are in the work cycle. Before the meeting, the Construction Director provided the Board members with a 2-page description of this work cycle. Vice-President Marcel Moreau committed to becoming more familiar with the deployment logistics for procuring and loading of local materials and equipment in the trailer. Others will need to be identified for developing the home plans and layout work at the site.
  • New Business:
    • 2021 Stephens Family Testimonial: The letter was previously forwarded to Board members and it was a quite impressive appreciation for receiving the home.
  • Good Shepherd Mission 2021 Newsletter: This document was passed around the room.
  • The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM. The next Meeting is set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 10 Mar 22, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr. Secretary

Mar 142022
 

11 November 2021

Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue NE. With 4 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board existed.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:

Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska Jr.
Ron Strawn
George Cawl

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 14 October 2021, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith reported the following status to the Secretary, as of 31 October 2021: Great Western Checking Account: $9,211.59; Fidelity Money Market: $56,285.26.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: 8 Nov 21 Tum-in at Element Recycling: 44 lb X $0.55/lb =$24.20.
B. Dinner Raffle, Oct-Nov 21: All 200 printed tickets have been distributed. Additional 153 ticket stubs and
$765.00 was collected at the meeting. Total sales are now 157 tickets and $785.00. Net earnings are now at $535.81
(= $785.00 – $249.19).

C. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA, Offering, Sat-Sun,1-2 Jan 22.

D. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: Sat-Sun,12-13 Feb 22.

E. Bowl-a-thon: Scheduled for Mar 22.

F. 2022 Financial Plan: Progress on $80,000 goal was reported at 0.6%; however, after taking into account the expense of$249.19 for the 20 Pizza Ranch certificates, the net progress was actually 0.3%.

G. New Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.

B. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.

C. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.

D. Colorado (CO) Connection (Corey Cinabro): No new developments.

E. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.

6. Old Business (Cont.):
F. 2022 Deployment (Works starts on Thurs, 2 Jun 22): Kay Morrow reported that New Family land deed was corrected to include Opal’s name before the earthwork started at the site. The block foundation was completed on 27 Oct
21. The New Family selected Valspar Summer Gray, No. 7006-17 for the interior wall color. The Construction Director submitted the New Family home material list to Lowe’s of Somerset, KY on 1 Nov 21. All 2020 Lesson Learned have been addressed, including: connecting the Kit/LR wall to the center wall, requesting Kay to have the gutter subcontractor doing the work when we are in KY and installing 4-ft extensions to the downspouts, improving the medical kit and having the plumbing subcontractor provide the 50-gal, low boy hot water heater for the crawl space.

G. Board Election: The next Board election will be held at the 9 Dec 21 meeting for 2-year terms, from 1 Jan 22 to 31 Dec 23. The slate of officers includes: President: Vicki Edwards; Vice-President: Marcel Moreau; Secretary and Construction Director; George Ziska, Jr.; Treasurer: Janelle Smith and Finance Director: Ron Strawn.

7. New Business:
A. IRS Notice of 25 Oct 21: This notice was received on 28 Oct 21, and indicated that the 2020 return was not submitted. The Secretary referred this notice to the Treasurer on 28 Oct 21, who found that the last number on the EIN of the original Form 990-EZ did not include. The Treasurer submitted the IRS reply form with a corrected IRS Form 990- EZ.

B. Annual Report to Donors: The Secretary’s report was reviewed and 50 copies will be made at the UPS Store.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. The next Meeting is set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 9 Dec 21, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr
Secretary