Papillion Pizza Ranch Raffle
WINNERS
$5 Donation
For Appalachian Construction Crew
Prizes: Pizza Ranch Certificates worth
1st:$ 150 Marianne Cleary
2nd: $100 Kathi Narlock
3rd: $50 Vicki Edwards
The Drawing was held Nov 19, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Papillion Pizza Ranch
“We Build Because You Care”‘
Thank you to all who purchased tickets!!
12 May 2015
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 4 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Kathi Narlock
George Cawl
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 Feb and 14 Apr 15, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status: Great Western Checking Account: 15,033.87; Fidelity Money Market: $59, 209.16; Progress on 2015 Fundraising Goal: 114.9%
5. Finance Director’s Report: With the Finance Director position vacate, the Secretary discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Can turn-in on 15 Apr 15: 33 lb X $0.30/lb = $9.90
B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 15: Offering total of $43,687.70 was received on 2 May 15. Total is the 2nd highest received from VA.
C. Bowl-a-thon, 7 Mar 15: With Vice-President Marcel Moreau providing an additional $200 check from the Bellevue Knights of Columbus, the total revenue climbed to record amount of $3,081.
D. 2015 CFC Distribution: $3,513.87
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Sun, 19 Apr 15: A total donation of $1,817.71 was received on 27 Apr 15. The Secretary submitted a thank you notice for the parish bulletin.
F. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: After being in the CFC for 20 years, a denial of the Crew’s 2015 application was received on 4 May 15, due to the lack of providing local services. The Secretary submitted a rebuttal on 7 May 15, emphasizing that the Crew offers a local opportunity to help the less fortunate with housing but this idea was again rejected in a CFC letter, received on 11 May 15. Alternatives include: (1) Submitting an appeal to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which must be received by 25 May 15. (2) Forgetting the CFC, since initial donations are significantly reduced by overhead and shrinkage cuts and the annual Crew’s annual phone bill of $600+ for maintaining a CFC required voice mailbox. Vice-President Marcel Moreau volunteered to draft a letter to be sent to past CFC donors this fall explaining why the Crew is not in the 2015 CFC Drive and the benefits of donating directly to the Crew where a 100% of the donations would go to our cause.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The onsite crew list has 28 volunteers (25 men and 3 women) with a by state volunteer tally of: NE: 6; VA: 16; OH: 1; FL: 1; MD: 1; AL: 1; CO: 2. The NE Carpool Plan was reviewed and we will be leaving Capehart Chapel at 6:30 PM, on Wed, 3 Jun 15. The Construction Director emphasized the importance of carpool drivers keeping their gas receipts for reimbursement. The Construction Director has made reservations for 2 rooms at Baymont Inn in Evansville, IN, for the night of 3 Jun 15. Vice-President Marcel Moreau volunteered to haul the food coolers and the microwave oven. The Berthing Plan was reviewed. Head Cook Vicki Edwards received $1,500 from the Treasurer for the deployment food expenses. The Construction Director reported, per the request of VA P.O.C. Bob Corsi, that the Crew will be paying for the 1st Thurs night BBQ. The President is still looking for the white over-the-stove microwave.
H. 2014 IRS Forms: With Treasurer Janelle Smith‘s submission of the IRS Form 999-EZ on 23 Apr 15, all actions have been completed on this item.
I. Insurance Waiver to Offutt AFB: Request was submitted on 25 Feb 15, but no word has been received back yet.
J. Finance Director Vacancy: With the departure of Stu Martin in Apr 15, the Board is still looking for a volunteer to complete his term thru 31 Dec 15.
K. Good Shepherd Chapel Advance Payment Request: The Secretary mailed a $15,000 advance payment check on 9 Apr 15, which the Good Shepherd Chapel Treasurer Kay Morrow reported received on 22 Apr 15.
7. New Business:
A. Death of Father Carroll Howlin: St. Joe’s Inn Landlord Jim Barney reported the death of Father Howlin on 5 May 15. Father Howlin was the first priest at the Good Shepherd Chapel. Father helped many people in McCreary County and built St. Joe’s Inn.
B. Donor List: The donor list which will be given to the Corder Family was passed around the room for finding omissions and errors.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM. With the Crew’s deployment in Jun 15, the next meeting was set for 7 PM, Tues, 14 Jul 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
14 April 2015
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. Only Although 2 of 5 directors were present, so a quorum of the Board did not exist. An informal meeting continued.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Ron Strawn
Kathi Narlock
George Cawl
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2015, will be reviewed at the next meeting when there is a quorum.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status by email, as of 31 Mar 15: Great Western Checking: $9,751.01; Fidelity Money Market: $59,208.17; Progress on 2015 $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 16.9%
5. Finance Director’s Report: With departure of Finance Director Stu Martin from the Board, the Secretary discussed the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Turn-in on 11 Feb 15: 44 lb X $0.40/lb = $17.60
B. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering: The Secretary requested Bob Corsi to update the previous projection of $31,772.
C. Bowl-a-thon, 17 Mar 15, Leopard Lanes: With the turn in of the last pledges, the total revenue received is $2,881.00 (a new record).
D. 2015 CFC Distribution: $3,513.87.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering is set for Sun, 19 Apr 15.
F. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: New NE Volunteer George Cawl was added to the roster.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: With the 4th and last deposit on the 2014 Distribution of $783.72, received on 30 Mar 15, the shrinkage is $568.73 from the original quoted amount of $3,251.00. With the 2015 Distribution of $3,513.87, the first deposit of $86.13, was received on 31 Mar 15. The 2015 CFC application was submitted on 25 Mar 15. A donation of $238.02 was received on 10 Apr 15, from CFCNCA 0990, Bethesda, MD.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob’s list includes 16 volunteers and 2 alternates.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Only 2 volunteers are coming from CO.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Pancake Breakfast on Sun, 15 Feb 15, in the Capehart Chapel Annex had an attendance of about 300 and netted $917.53 ($1,122 – $204.47). Msgr. Mark Rowan’s promotion was a major factor in the attendance and revenue.
G. 2014 Deployment (works starts on 5 Jun 15: Harry Wallace reported the completion of the Corder Family home foundation on 9 Apr 15. The onsite crew includes 27 volunteers (24 men and 3 women). The Construction Director will make reservations for 2 rooms at the Baymont Inn & Suites, Evansville, IN, for the mid-point stopover. President Vicki Edwards plans to find a white, over-the-stove microwave by the next meeting.
H. IRS Forms: Treasurer will submit he IRS Form 990-EZ to the IRS before the 15 May 15 deadline.
I. Adopt-A-Road: The start of trash pick up on Sat, 15 Apr 15, was changed from 9 to 8:30 AM. Marcel and Debbe Moreau will pick up trash on the West side of 25th Street from Capehart Chapel to Little Caesar’s on Thurs, 23 Apr 15.
7. New Business:
A. The Private Organization Annual Review/Revalidation was submitted to the Offutt AFB 55 FSS/FSR on 25 Feb 15.
B. The annual insurance waiver request was submitted to Offutt AFB on 25 Feb 15.
C. Finance Director Board Vacancy: With departure of Stu Martin to Tampa in early Apr 15, the Board is looking for a volunteer to complete his term thru 31 Dec 15.
D. Advanced Payment on the Corder Home: On 9 Apr 15, Harry Wallace of the Good Shepherd Chapel requested an advanced payment of $15,000.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:34 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Tues, 12 May 14, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
10 February 2015
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 did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Stu Martin
Ron Strawn
Kathi Narlock
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 14 Jan 14, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status by email: Great Western Checking Account: $7,920.66; Fidelity Money Market: $59, 207.72; Progress on 2015 Fundraising Goal: 9.1%
5. Finance Director’s Report: The Finance Director Stu Martin discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Attendees brought cans.
B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 15: No new developments from Bob Corsi reporting the initial offering total of $31,772.
C. Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, 7 Mar 15, Leopard Lanes: We are still set with 13 bowlers. The Secretary requested that the Finance Director not to make a deposit of pledges collected since the info is needed for thank you letters.
D. 2015 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 15.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering is set for Sun, 19 Apr 15.
F. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: No new developments.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob provided a list of 16 volunteers with 3 alternates.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary identified 3 volunteers.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Six Crew members volunteered to assist with the breakfast. Await the number of volunteers from the Confirmation Class. Ron and the Secretary will make a Commissary run for supplies on Sat, 14 Feb 15, at 8 AM.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The onsite crew list has 28 volunteers (25 men and 3 women). The Construction Director has completed plans and the subcontractor work descriptions and is reviewing the material lists. The Carpool Plan has 3 vehicles. The President will begin looking at the purchase of a white over-the-stove microwave.
H. 2014 IRS Forms: No new developments.
7. New Business:
A. Adopt-A-Road: The pickup of trash on 25th Street was set for 9 AM, Sat, 25 Apr 15.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:26 PM. With the Secretary out-of-town in Mar 15, the next meeting was set for 7 PM, Tues, 14 Apr 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
14 bowlers came out to Leopard Lanes Saturday March 7, 2015 to help the Appalachian Construction Crew! We all had a great time.
Photo 1- Back Row: Joseph Laski, Pete Laski, Thaddeus Laski
Front Row: Kathi Narlock, Brittany Laski, Mitchell Laski, Brittani Laski
Photo 2- Marcel Moreau, Sharon Strawn, Will Saucier, Debbie Moreau, Vicki Edwards, Barb Saucier
The Bowl-a-thon is scheduled for March 7, 2015. Bowling will be held at Leopard Lanes in Bellevue Nebraska.
If you would like to bowl, pledge or donate to the Bowl-a-thon please contact Vicki Edwards at 402-291-1678.
14 January 2015
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 7:04 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 5 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Stu Martin
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 Dec 14, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status: Great Western Checking Account: $7,499.76; Fidelity Money Market: $59, 207.22; Progress on 2015 Fundraising Goal: 8.3%
5. Finance Director’s Report: The Finance Director Stu Martin discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 15: Bob Corsi, our VA POC, reported an initial offering total of $31,772.
D. Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, 7 Mar 15, Leopard Lanes: Currently we have 13 bowlers signed up. Pledge sheets were passed out to the bowlers. Since the Secretary will be out-of-town, Stu will act as Coordinator for this event.
E. 2015 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 15.
F. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering is set for Sun, 19 Apr 15.
G. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: Updated the mailing address of Corey Cinabro.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: Received the 2015 application which is due on 1 Apr 15.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Webmaster Kathi Narlock completed the annual website renewal.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Ron Strawn bought 15 lbs of bacon at Commissary and was reimbursed $37.01, by the Treasurer. The Secretary emailed Confirmation Teacher Barbara Laporte who has mentioned this upcoming event to her students. Six Crew members volunteered to assist with the breakfast. Ron and the Secretary will make a Commissary run on Sat, 14 Feb 15, for supplies.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The Corder Family approved the floor plan.
I. Update of Annual Letter to Donors: A total of 75 copies were printed at UPS, at cost of $18.59.
7. New Business:
A. 2014 IRS Forms: The Secretary provided the following forms to the Treasurer: (1) Major Contributors List;
(2) IRS Form 990 for the CFC application which is due on 1 Apr 15; (3) IRS Form 990-EZ which is due to the IRS by 15 May 15.
B. Nonprofit Corporation Biennial Report: The Secretary submitted this required report to the NE Secretary of State on 6 Jan 15, with a $23 fee. This report includes the names and addresses of the Board members.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Tues, 10 Feb 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
10 December 2014
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 3 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Stu Martin
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 Nov 14, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status before the meeting: Great Western Checking Account: $7,602.98; Fidelity Money Market: $59, 206.51; Progress on 2015 Fundraising Goal: 8.8%
5. Finance Director’s Report: The Finance Director Stu Martin discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Stu left off some cans.
B. Dinner and a Movie Raffle, Oct-Nov 14: A total of 212 tickets ($1,060) were sold which makes the net revenue $820.04 (=$1,060 – 239.96). The drawing at 6 PM, Wed, 19 Dec 14, at Old Chicago in Papillion Shadow Lake had the following winners: 1st: $100/$50 Vicki Edwards; 2nd: $75/$25 Joann Klug; 3rd: $25/$25 Debbe Moreau. Some lessons learned: (1) Certificates should be good national so out-of-town sales will be possible. (2) A new search for a restaurant that will provide free certificates will be undertaking.
C. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering: The weekend of 10-11 Jan 15 was confirmed for this offering by Bob Corsi, our VA POC.
D. Bowl-a-thon: Sharon Strawn called before the meeting and indicated that lanes at Leopard Lanes have been reserved for 1:30 PM, Sat, 7 Mar 15.
E. 2015 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 15.
F. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering is set for Sun, 19 Apr 15.
G. Other Ideas: By logging on to Welzoo.com, a 3 cent donation is realized each time. When a total of $20 is accumulated, a donation would be sent to the Crew. Currently, only the President and the Webmaster are logging into Welzoo and over $7.00 has been raised so far. The President encouraged others to use the Welzoo log in process.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: Corrected Finance Director‘s phone number.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: No new developments.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): The Good Shepherd Chapel Treasurer Kay Morrow and Secretary assisted Bob in getting mailing addresses for the last 15 homeowners so gift certificates could be sent by the Burke, VA Church of the Nativity.
D. Crew Website (http://www.accrew.org): The Dinner and a Movie raffle winners were included on the website.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Pancake Breakfast is set for Sun, 15 Feb 15, in the Capehart Chapel Annex with the Confirmation students. We need to discuss the needed volunteers and logistics of this event further at the next meeting.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The Construction Director mailed the proposed Corder Family floor plan on 2 Dec 14, for review and approval. Still looking for replacements on the 2015 volunteer list for Mark and Ben White. Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C., reports that the existing 5-year old septic tank system at the Corder site can be reused for the new home. The current Corder appliances over 20 years old; therefore, the Construction Director is anticipating that the Crew will need to purchase a complete line of appliances including the washer and dryer, stove and refrigerator from Lowe’s Somerset, as well as, bringing down an over-the-stove microwave from NE.
H. Columbia (K of C) Magazine Article of Nov 14: A copy of the article was made available for review of those present.
I. Update of Annual Letter to Donors: The Secretary will provided a draft of the letter which was reviewed. A total of 75 copies will be printed at UPS.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 14 Jan 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
12 November 2014
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 3 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Stu Martin
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 8 Oct 14, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith was not present to provide a report
5. Finance Director’s Report: The Finance Director Stu Martin discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Secretary’s turn-in on 21 Oct 14: 36 lb X $0.40/lb = $14.40
B. Dinner and a Movie Raffle, Oct-Nov 14: To date, 179 tickets ($895) have been reported sold. The President turned in 48 ticket stubs and $240.00 and Finance Director turned in 24 ticket stubs and $120.00 to the Secretary. The Secretary”s 4-hour selling time at Harlan No Frills netted 7 tickets sold and $256.92 in public donations. The Secretary will send out an email to the other ticket sellers reminding them that all ticket stubs and money are needed by the drawing time set for 6 PM, Wed, 19 Dec 14, at Old Chicago in Papillion Shadow Lake. Stu will reserve a table for 12 Crew volunteers at Old Chicago.
C. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering: The weekend of 10-11 Jan 15 was confirmed for this offering by Bob Corsi, our VA POC.
D. Bowl-a-thon: Mar 15
E. 2015 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 15.
F. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering is set for Sun, 19 Apr 15. Mgsr Mark Rowan‘s new policy is that the local organizations receiving a designated offering will accept the check in front of the Catholic congregation.
G. Other Ideas: The President’s idea to use Welzoo.com which was not be discussed at the meeting.
H. Stu reported 7% progress on the 2015 Fundraising Goal of $50,000.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes were noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The Secretary reported that the 3rd automatic deposit of $767.16 for the 2014 Distribution was received on 22 0ct 14.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Pancake Breakfast is set for Sun, 15 Feb 15, in the Capehart Chapel Annex with the Confirmation students.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The Good Shepherd Chapel has selected the Scotty and Tabitha Corder Family of 435 Woods Road, Stearns, KY, as our 2015 Family. The family has two sons, Harley, 17 and Dustin, 4. Scotty works only part time as janitor at the Outdoor Venture Corporation (tent factory) due to a neck injury from a car accident. Three members of Good Shepherd Chapel Parish Council sent a letter endorsing the Corder Family. The Construction Director reminded those present of the Dec 14 deadline for replacing Mark and Ben White on the 2015 deployment with NE volunteers.
7. New Business:
A. Offutt AFB Insurance Waiver: The President previously reported that the Crew’s waiver of liability insurance for activities on Offutt AFB has been approved.
B. Knights of Columbus Magazine article on the 2014 deployment has been published. A CA couple, who saw the article, donated $1,000 to the Crew.
C. Update of Annual Letter to Donors: The Secretary will provide a draft of the letter at the next meeting.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:26 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 10 Dec 14, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
