The Offutt Open House was held Saturday and Sunday, 25 and 26 Aug 2012: Eleven (11) volunteers worked the Open House on Sunday.
9 January 2013
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by Vice-President Marcel Moreau, at 7:10 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:
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 December 2012, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided to the following status, as of 31 Dec 12: Checking Account: $4,169.20; Money Market Account: $50,196.87; Progress on $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 8.7 %.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Since Finance Director Mark White was not present, the Secretary discussed the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: One member brought cans before the meeting.
B. VA Designated Offering: Bob Corsi indicated the offering will be held on 11-12 Jan 13.
C. Bowl-a-thon, 1PM, Sat, 9 Mar 13, Leopard Lanes: The Secretary gave a list of 14 bowlers to Ron Strawn, to be given to Sharon. The Secretary will complete the distribution of pledge sheets to the bowlers.
D. CFC/United Way: 2013 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 13.
E. Other Ideas: Ron Strawn indicated that his church, St. James Methodist Church, will be registering groups for mission outreach projects on Sunday, 13 Jan 13 at 5 PM. Ron would like Mark to go with him to complete the registration form. The Secretary will email Mark about this possible fundraiser.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No new developments.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The Secretary has received the 2013 CFC application which is due on 15 Mar 13.
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: Ron Strawn provided an updated supply list for the pancake breakfast on Sunday, 17 Feb 13.
G. 2013 Deployment: Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C., has not provided the orientation details for Phillips Family’s home floor plan. We have 29 volunteers on the on-site crew list (24 men and 5 women). For the Berthing Plan, the 5 women would have to occupy a 6-bed room. Considering the Phillips Family’s situation of being burned out of their home in Dec 2011, a large appliance buy is possible. Also the Construction Director has asked Harry to see if he can round up some furniture for the Phillips Family.
H. Annual Report to Donors/Material Buying Form: The Secretary got 100 copies of this report made at UPS for $13.55.
7. New Business:
A. IRS Forms: The Secretary provided the Treasurer with IRS Form 990 for the 2013 CFC application. Also provided to the Treasurer were IRS Form 990 Schedule A and the list of major contributors. The IRS Form 990EZ, which is due on 15 May 13, is not available yet on the online.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 13 Feb 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
APPALACHIAN CONSTRUCTION CREW, INC.
9803 S. 21st Circle
Bellevue, NE 68123-2400
402-292-5274
“WE BUILD BECAUSE YOU CARE”
January 2017
ANNUAL REPORT TO DONORS
OUR MISSION: The Crew builds homes for Appalachian families without the financial means to afford adequate housing. Our work is located in economically depressed McCreary County, KY. which is home to over 16,701 people. Over 33 percent of the people of McCreary County live below the poverty line and the median household income is only $33,939. For the last thirty-six years, the Crew has worked with the Good Shepherd Chapel of Whitley City, KY, who selects the families to receive the new homes. In June 2016, the Crew built a homes for two deserving families. In June 2023, the Crew build a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home for Bert and Angie Creekmore and their one son, Ryland. The Creekmore Family was living in an old trailer with a leaking roof and windows and a rotting floor. Bert is a farm worker and Angie works at the local tent factory. The Creekmore Family moved into their new home mid-July 2023. Although building the new home is our prime objective, more important benefits are setting an example by helping our fellow Americans and trying to heal a family in need of adequate housing. The Appalachian Construction Crew is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
OUR WORK: During the past year, the Crew continued to raise money for buying the required home construction materials and onsite crew logistics. Fundraisers included a bowl-a-thon. Then for two weeks last June, our on-site crew of 32 volunteers built and finished the home for the Creekmore Family. The program is not a free handout, since each selected family is encouraged to pay back the Good Shepherd Chapel for the material cost of the home and/or work on future homes in the program. Thus this program allows families without the financial means to experience the American dream of home ownership and also get involved in volunteerism. In June 2024, the Crew will be building our 40th home for Blake Perry and his son.
YOUR HELP: The Crew welcomes your help and ideas on fundraising. Our 2024 fundraising goal is $110,000. Some major sources of support, in addition to the Crew’s fundraising, include the Catholic Our Lady of Peace Parish of Offutt AFB, NE the Catholic Church of the Nativity of Burke, VA, and the Combined Federal Campaign. The list of materials below will help you arrive at a donation for our cause. If you return this material buying form with your donation to the Crew, we will put your name on our donor list, which will be given to this year’s selected family. If you are interested in donating your time in building a home for a deserving family, we ask that you attend our monthly Crew meetings, which are held at the above address on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 PM. At these meetings, you will also learn about how you can help with our fundraising efforts.
FOR MORE INFO: Please contact one of the following Crew Board members: President Vicki Edwards, 402-291-1678; Vice-President Marcel Moreau, 402-213-3338; Secretary and Construction Director George Ziska, Jr., 402-292-5274; Treasurer Janelle Smith, 402-682-0406; Finance Director Ron Strawn, 402-291-4699. For additional information, please visit our Website at http://accrew.org .
| BUY MATERIALS FOR AN APPALACHIAN HOME | |||
| THE FOLLOWING LIST SHOWS SOME OF THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE 24′ X 40′ HOME. |
IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR NAME ON THE DONOR LIST GIVEN TO THIS YEAR’S FAMILY,
PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON THIS SHEET AND RETURN IT WITH YOUR DONATION.
DONOR’S NAME:
(Please print your full name.)
PARTIAL BILL OF MATERIALS
UNIT COST
QUANTITY NEEDED
1. Pre-Cut 2″ X 4″ Wall Stud
$3.45 each
450 Quantity Needed
2. 2″ X 4″ X 20′, Pine # 2
$15.00 each
42 Quantity Needed
3. Wall Orient Strand Board, 7/16″ X 4′ X 8′
$12.00 each
45 Quantity Needed
4. Roof Felt, 30#, Roll
$26.00 each
10 Quantity Needed
5. Interior Lockset
$14.00
6 Quantity Needed
6. Sheetrock, 1/2″ X 4′ X 12′
$14.00 each
76 Quantity Needed
7. Bath Ceiling Fan, 50 CFM
$23.00 each
2 Quantity Needed
8. Roof Sheeting, 5/8″ X 4′ X 8′ CDX Plywood
$26.00 each
55 Quantity Needed
9. Wall Insulation, R-13, Bundle (88 SF)
$73.00 each
7 Quantity Needed
10. Entry Lockset/Deadbolt Combo
$28.00 each
3 Quantity Needed
11. Studifloor, T & G Floor Sheeting, 3/4″ x 4′ X 8′
$40.00 each
36 Quantity Needed
12. Roof Shingles, Bundle
$31.00 each
52 Quantity Needed
13. Pre-fabricated Roof Truss, 24′, 4/12
$40.00 each
21 Quantity Needed
14. Ceiling Insulation, R-38, Bundle (64 SF)
$92.00 each
18 Quantity Needed
15. Kitchen Sink, Stainless Steel
$120.00 each
1 Quantity Needed
16. 1/6 Interior Pre-hung Door, 6 Panel
$170.00 each
1 Quantity Needed
17. Window, 2/0 X 3/0, Vinyl
$1455.00 each
2 Quantity Needed
18. 2/6 Interior Pre-Hung 6-Panel Door
$180.00 each
5 Quantity Needed
19. Window, 3/0 X 3/0, Vinyl
$180.00 each
2 Quantity Needed
20. Vinyl Wall Siding, Box
$195.00 each
7 Quantity Needed
21. Window, 3/0 X 5/0, Vinyl
$195.00
3 Quantity Needed
22. Interior Wall Paint, 5 Gal w/Primer
$136.00
3 Quantity Needed
23. Bath Vanity, 24″ X 18″, with Marble Top
$145.00
2 Quantity Needed
24. Exterior Steel Door, 3/0 X 6/8
$350.00
2 Quantity Needed
25. 50-Gallon Low-Boy Water Heater
$525.00
1 Quantity Needed
26. Double Window, 3/0 X 5/0, Vinyl
$400.00
1 Quantity Needed
27. Microwave, Over-the-Stove
$225.00
1 Quantity Needed
12 December 2012
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 8:00 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.
Mark White
Ron Strawn
Stu Martin
Kathi Narlock
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 14 November 2012, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith previously provided to the Secretary the following status, as of 30 Nov 12: Checking Account: $4,117.40; Money Market Account: $50,196.44; Progress on $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 8.6 %.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. Outback Raffle: Total donations of $1,280.00 were received from 256 tickets which is 3rd highest number of tickets (behind 275 tickets in 2010 and 274 tickets in 2009). Prize winners from the 28 Nov 12 Drawing were: Alice Laski–$140; Doug Corteville–$80 and Mike McHugh–$60. Note that Outback Manager Tom Powell increased the prize awards from $125, $75 and $50 because the $25 certificate was no longer available but rather a $20 certificate is now used. Eleven volunteers attended the Drawing/Dinner. The Secretary sent a thank you letter to Manager Tom Powell and the Outback Steakhouse for again providing the certificates.
C. VA Designated Offering: To be held in Jan 13.
D. Bowl-a-thon: Through Ron Strawn, Sharon proposed doing the Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, 9 or 23 Mar 13. Those present selected 9 Mar 12 at 1 PM. The Secretary will make pledge sheets for distribution at the next meeting.
E. CFC/United Way: 2013 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 13.
F. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: Contact info was updated for two out-of-town associate members.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: No new developments.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob will have a list of 16 volunteers for the 2013 deployment by the end of Jan 13.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Secretary will provide the Webmaster with a photo and info on the 2013 Family.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary reports that 5 volunteers are planning to go on the 2013 deployment.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary requested Ron Strawn to updated his supply list for the pancake breakfast on Sunday, 17 Feb 13. Two more volunteers signed up for this event.
G. 2013 Deployment: Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C., selected Denny and Allyssa Phillips for the 2013 home. The Phillips Family have 3 sons, Jarrod, 6, Gavin, 5, and Trevor, 2. The Phillips Family lost their home to fire on Christmas 2011 and have been living with their parents. Denny works as a logger. The floor plan will include only one bath and Harry is working the orientation details. Per Harry’s request in 2012, the insulation is being upgraded to R-13 in the walls and R-38 in the ceiling. We have 28 volunteers on the on-site crew list and Kris Woods was added as the Assistant Cook. Details of the NE Carpool Plan were discussed.
7. New Business:
A. Annual Report to Donors/Material Buying Form: The draft of this annual advertising document was reviewed. The Secretary will get 100 copies of this report made at UPS.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 9 Jan 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
The 18th annual Bowl-a-thon was held at 1 PM, Saturday 9 March 2013 at Leopard Lanes in Bellevue NE. The Bowl-a-Thon was very successful. 12 bowlers knocked down 1,831 pins. Over $1,700 in pledges has been collected so far. If you would still like to donate please contact George Ziska at 402-292-5274.
Final total for Bowl-a-thon is $2,400, second only to 2012 ($2,736).
Great job!
Bowlers present at Leopard Lanes on 9 March were:
Marcel & Debbe Moreau, Ben & Mark White
Sharon Strawn, Peter Laski, Kathi Narlock
Harry Wallace of the Good Shepherd Chapel has selected for Denny and Allyssa Phillips and their three young sons of Clark Hollow, Stearns, KY. The Phillips Family lost their home to fire on Christmas 2011 and have been living with their parents. The Phillips Family have 3 sons, Jarrod- 6, Gavin- 5, and Trevor- 2. Denny works as a logger.
14 November 2012
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.
Mark White
Ron Strawn
Donna Vogt
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 October 2012, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith previously provided to the Secretary the following status, as of 31 Oct 12: Checking Account: $2,716.38; Money Market Account: $50,196.03; Progress on $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 5.7 %.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: One attendee brought cans.
B. Outback Raffle: The Secretary requested volunteers for the sales day at the No Frills supermarket on Harlan Drive which will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM, Sat, 24 Nov 12. Emails will be sent out to remind to ticket holders to get ticket stubs and the money donated turned in by the drawing date on 28 Nov 12.
C. VA Designated Offering: To be held in Jan 13.
D. Bowl-a-thon: To be held on Mar 13.
E. CFC/United Way: 2013 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 13.
F. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The third automatic quarterly bank deposit of $1,042.42, for the 2012 Distribution was received on 23 Oct 12.
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 Secretary has contacted Peggy Hoffman, the Offutt Catholic Pastoral Assistant, and the pancake breakfast at the Capehart Chapel with the Confirmation students has been scheduled for Sunday, 17 Feb 13, from 7 AM to 12:30 PM. The Secretary requested volunteers for this event. The Crew will provide the food, equipment and supervision.
G. 2013 Deployment: Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C., indicated that our 2013 family would be selected by mid-Dec 12.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 12 Dec 12, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
10 October 2012
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 7:15 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
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Mark White
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 September 2012, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 30 Sep 12: Checking Account: $6,672.07; Money Market Account: $45,195.65; Progress on $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 5.7%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Secretary turned in 130 lb of cans on 2 Oct 12, for $035 per lb and a total of $45.50. The Secretary requested that the can bags do not include such items as: paper cups, foil and plastic bottles.
B. Outback Raffle: Raffle tickets were distributed to those present. The Secretary indicated that the sales day at the No Frills supermarket on Harlan Drive will be at 10 AM to 2 PM, Sat, 24 Nov 12.
C. VA Designated Offering: To be held in Jan 13.
D. Bowl-a-thon: To be held on Mar 13.
E. CFC/United Way: 2013 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 13.
F. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: Vice President Marcel Moreau, the Secretary and Stu Martin attended the CFC Kickoff Breakfast on 18 Sep 12, at the Lied Activity Center. The Crew’s CFC No. remains 61342 and the Crew’s paragraph appears on page 22 of the 2012 CFC Brochure.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): The website construction has been completed.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary was unable to contact Peggy Hoffman, the Offutt Catholic Pastoral Assistant, on a pancake breakfast at the Capehart Chapel with the Confirmation students in the Feb/Mar 13 timeframe.
G. 2013 Deployment: No new developments. Work will start on Friday, 7 Jun 13.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 14 Nov 12, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
The Appalachian Construction Crew, Inc. Outback Raffle was a huge success!! For a donation of $5, you had a chance to win one of these prizes. $140, $80 or $60. The drawing was held at the Outback Steakhouse on Wed, 28 Nov 12 at 6 PM. Proceed went to help the Crew build its 28th home for a needy Appalachian family.
256 tickets were sold. Prize winners from the drawing were: Alice Laski–$140; Doug Corteville–$80 and Mike McHugh–$60. The Appalachian Construction Crew would like to thank Manager Tom Powell and the Outback Steakhouse for providing the certificates. The certificates are good at any Outback Steakhouse.
12 September 2012
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 7:12 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
Mark White
George Ziska, Jr.
Stu Martin
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 8 August 2012, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith was not present to provide the financial status.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: One attendee brought cans. Secretary is still waiting for the price to increase from $0.35 per lb..
B. Offutt Open House, Sun, 26 Aug 12: Eleven (11) volunteers worked the Open House. The Secretary picked up and deposited a share check for $950.00 ($860.00 in 2011 with an average of $890.05 for 15 events). This share amount is very good, considering that there was no major jet group and that the event was reduced to one day due to rain on Saturday. Pierre Flatowicz, the Open House Coordinator, indicated that to get credit for extra volunteers, they must wait at HR Central until 9 AM, for possible assignments. Pierre also indicated that the rained out crews on Saturday, did not receive a share of the profits.
C. Outback Raffle: The raffle ticket donation will again be $5.00. Outback will provide ten (10) $25 certificates to allow for prizes of: $125, $75 and $50. The Secretary will arrange for a sales day at No Frills supermarket on Harlan Drive and submit an article with photo to the Bellevue Leader. The drawing was set for 6 PM, Wed, 28 Nov 12, at the Outback Steakhouse, with a Crew dinner to follow. Mark will get the ticket info to Donna Vogt, so tickets will be available at our next meeting.
D. VA Designated Offering: To be held in Jan 13.
E. Bowl-a-thon: To be held on Mar 13.
F. CFC/United Way: 2013 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 13.
G. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: Vice President Marcel Moreau, the Secretary and Stu Martin volunteered to attend the CFC Kickoff Breakfast at 7:30 AM on Tues, 18 Sep 12, at the Lied Activity Center.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Webmaster Kathi Narlock indicated that the website will be under construction for the next few weeks, in order to install a new program recommended by Consultant Sarah Edwards.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary indicated to Peggy Hoffman, the Offutt Catholic Pastoral Assistant, the Crew’s desire to meet with the new Catholic Chaplain when he arrives in Oct 12, in order to discuss our cause. Peggy suggested that the Crew have a pancake breakfast at the Capehart Chapel with the Confirmation students in the Feb/Mar 13 timeframe. Peggy will be discussing this breakfast with the Confirmation students’ parents on 12 Sep 12. The Crew will be able to hand out info on our cause at the breakfast.
G. 2013 Deployment: No new developments. Work will start on Friday, 7 Jun 13.
H. Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road clean-up of 25th Street: Volunteers were requested for this activity set for Sat, 15 Sep 12, at 9 AM.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:32 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 10 Oct 12, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary