December 2017 Minutes

 2016 Minutes, 2017 Minutes, Minutes
Jan 232018
 

14 December 2017
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.
Janelle Smith
George Cawl
Kathi Narlock
Rick Narlock

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 9 November 2017, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status as of 30 Nov 17: Great Western Checking Account: $31,325.57; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,352.04.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. Dinner Raffle (Oct-Nov): Total ticket sales was 247, with a total of $1,235 raised, which is in between ticket sales in 2015 of 261
and 222 tickets in 2016. 12 people attended the drawing/dinner at the Papillion Pizza Ranch on 16 Nov 17. Manager Rob Hogg Drew
allowed us to award $400 in store certificates and he drew the following winners: 1st Place-$150: Gus Gustafson; 2nd Place-$100: Jay
Edwards; 3rd Places-$50: Laura Bowden; Lori Holloway; Kathy Hurt. The Secretary sent a thank you letter to Manager Rob Hogg.
C. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA: Per Bob Corsi, the offering is set for 6-7 Jan 18.
D. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Sun, 11 Feb 18: If the Chapel bulletin resumes, the Secretary will work on bulletin
insert for the week prior to the offering.
E. Bowl-a-thon: Those in attending prefer to do the Bowl-a-thon on Sat, 3 Mar 18, at 1:30 PM, at Leopard Lanes.
F. 2018 Financial Plan: We have now reached 7.1% of the $66,000 fundraising goal. The Secretary sent out many emails with an Amazonsmile
flyer to promote this fundraiser.
G. Other Ideas: Those in attendance were lukewarm, at best, to bussing tables at the Papillion Pizza Ranch, due to anticipated low
return on this fundraiser. Vice-President Marcel Moreau will submit an application to a local craft fair group that gives donations
to a nonprofit organizations that attend their craft sales and explain their cause. Marcel was provided with our annual report to
donors and our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter for the application to the craft fair group. Marcel indicated that if our
application is accepted, a craft fair in Jun, Jul or Aug 18, would be available to for the Crew to attend.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes were noted and Board members present were provide a copy of the roster.
B. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob Corsi has requested more info on the 2018 Strunk Family from Harry Wallace and Kay Morrow of the Good
Shepherd Chapel for his talk to the Church of Nativity in Jan 18.
C. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
D. Colorado (CO) Connection (Corey Cinabro): No new developments.
E. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary sent more info to Confirmation Teacher Jim Walker on the joint Crew/Confirmation
Class Breakfast in the Capehart Chapel Annex on Sun, 18 Feb 18. Six Crew members volunteered to help with the breakfast. We will be
working from 7 AM to 12:30 PM.
F. 2018 Deployment (Work starts on 31 May 18): With the holiday season in full swing, no new developments were reported.
G. Board Election, 14 Dec 17: With quorum of the active general membership present, the following Board members were reelected for
terms running from 1 Jan 18 to 31 Dec 19: President: Vicki Edwards; Vice-President: Marcel Moreau; Secretary and Construction
Director: George Ziska, Jr.; Treasurer: Janelle Smith; Finance Director: Ron Strawn.

7. New Business:
A. Annual Report to Donors: The Secretary’s draft was reviewed and approved with one correction. The UPS Store will be requested to
make 75 copies of the report.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM and the next Meeting was set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 11 Jan 18, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

September 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Nov 142017
 

14 September 2017

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.
Ron Strawn
George Cawl

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 August 2017, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith was not present to provide a report.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. Dinner Raffle (Oct-Nov): Ron will requested $300 in certificates from the Pizza Ranch. Donna Vogt printed 300 tickets and 144 tickets were distributed at the meeting. On 7 Sep 17, the Secretary provided an electronic document requested by Pizza Ranch on the raffle and the Crew’s mission. Ron will inquire at Pizza Ranch on the rules for nonprofit groups to bus tables for a donation.
C. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA: Offering in Jan 18.
D. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Sun, 11 Feb 18: The Secretary will work on bulletin insert for the week prior to the offering.
E. Bowl-a-thon: To be scheduled in Mar 18, at Leopard Lanes.
F. 2018 Financial Plan: We have now reached 0.3% of the $66,000 fundraising goal.
G. Other 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: Future plans include a joint Crew/Confirmation Class Breakfast at Capehart Chapel on Sun, 18 Feb 18.
F. 2017 Deployment (1-12 Jun 17): Harry Wallace reported that the new footing for the Yancey front wall foundation repair (which the Crew previously sent $1,200 to complete) has been delayed by rain but may be done this week. The Board approved an additional $3,000 request from Harry to pour a 10-inch wide concrete wall on top of the new footing and next to the front foundation wall.
G. 2018 Deployment (Work starts on 31 May 18): Harry Wallace reported that the Jonathan and Angela Strunk Family has been selected for the 2018 home. The Strunks’ have two children, Ethan is 13 and Emily is 12. Jonathan works for the Lumber King Truss Department. Harry requested a $20,000 advance payment for the Strunk home, so septic system, footings and foundation can be done this fall.
H. Board Election, 14 Dec 17: The Secretary reminded the Board of the upcoming board election for new terms running from 1 Jan 18 to 31 Dec 19.
I. Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: Secretary reminded those present that trash pick up will start at 9 AM, Sat, 30 Sep 17.
J. St. Joe’s Inn Help: Landlord Jim Barney reported that the repair of the St. Joe’s Inn roof will be done on 15 Sep 17.

7. New Business:
A. Painting Home Exterior: George Ziska and George Cawl are helping paint the exterior of Jerry Jarrett’s home in Millard for a donation to the Crew.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM and the next Meeting was set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 12 Oct17, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

October 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Nov 142017
 

12 October 2017

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 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
Ron Strawn
Mark White
Kathi Narlock
John Jarrett

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 14 September 2017, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status as of 30 Sep 17: Great Western Checking Account: $27,722.37; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,321.91.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:

A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: Turn-in on 26 Sep 17: 26 lb X $0.35/lb = $9.10.

B. Dinner Raffle (Oct-Nov): Finance Director Ron Strawn has received the $300 in certificates from the Pizza Ranch but noted that the expiration date is 31 Dec 17, and he will try to get this expiration date extended. During the meeting, ticket distribution increased from 144 to 248. Two sellers reported ticket sales totaling 50. The article on the raffle and the Crew’s mission appeared in the 11 Oct 17 edition of Bellevue Leader and in the Papillion Times.

C. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA: Offering in Jan 18.

D. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Sun, 11 Feb 18: If the Chapel bulletin resumes, the Secretary will work on bulletin insert for the week prior to the offering.

E. Bowl-a-thon: To be scheduled in Mar 18, at Leopard Lanes.

F. 2018 Financial Plan: We have now reached 3.0 % of the $66,000 fundraising goal. An unexpected automatic bank deposit from Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) of $651.13, was noted in Sep 17. This deposit was apparently from 2016 CFC Distribution.

G. Other Ideas: Ron will get the details of bussing tables at Papillion Pizza Ranch, as a fundraiser.

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: Future plans include a joint Crew/Confirmation Class Breakfast in the Capehart Chapel Annex on Sun, 18 Feb 18.

F. 2017 Deployment (1-12 Jun 17): Harry Wallace reported that the new footing and concrete block wall for the Yancey front wall foundation repair was completed on 3 Oct 17, which the Crew previously paid a total of $4,200 to complete.

G. 2018 Deployment (Work starts on 31 May 18): With the Crew‘s $20,000 advance payment received, Harry Wallace’s crew completed the septic field and the footings on 6 Oct 17. Marcel Moreau agreed to be Siding Crew Leader. Kathi Narlock has located a white microwave for $50. The Board agreed to pay for the rental cost of the food and equipment van for the next deployment.

H. Board Election, 14 Dec 17: The Secretary reminded the Board of the upcoming board election for new terms running from 1 Jan 18 to 31 Dec 19. All the current five Board members agreed to run for re-election.

I. Painting Home Exterior: George Ziska and George Cawl helped paint the exterior of Jerry Jarrett’s home in Millard for a payment to the Crew and expended a total of 70 man hours from 22 Aug to 27 Sep 17. John Jarrett graciously provided a $1,000 check for this work and using 8 sets of 5 X 7 scaffolding.

7. New Business:

A. Trailer Expenses: The Construction Director was reimbursed $25.20 for the annual vehicle registration and$12.85 for the semi-annual insurance premium on the Crew‘s trailer.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM and the next Meeting was set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 9 Nov 17, at 9803S. 21st Circle. Raffle ticket sellers were reminded to bring their ticket stubs and money to the next meeting.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

July 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Aug 152017
 

13 July 2017
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 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
Ron Strawn

3. The minutes of the meetings held on 11 May 2017, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status as of 30 Jun 17: Great Western Checking Account: $61,881.95; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,279.59.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew is now raised 100.9% of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
C. 2018 Financial Plan: The proposed plan includes two less fundraisers due to the deletion of the Combined Federal Campaign and the Offutt Air Show which is not being held this year. The current plan with estimated revenues includes: (1) Dinner Raffle: $1,400 for Oct-Nov 17; (2) Church of the Nativity, Burke VA: $42,000 for Jan 18; (3) Bow1-a-thon: $5,000 for Mar 18; (4) Offutt AFB Designated Offering; $1,600 (with request to be made by the Secretary); (5) Donations & Misc.: $10,000. No comments were made to change the dates of the fundraisers. The total fundraising goal for the above fundraisers would total $66,000 for a revised 3-BR Floor Plan, which was discussed later. In addition, a foundation repair cost for the 2017 Yancey home still needs to be added. Hopefully, the fundraising goal will be finalized by the next meeting.
D. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob agrees with the need for a foundation repair to the Yancey Home and proposed changes to the 3-BR floor plan for 2018.
C. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): President Vicki Edwards will provide Webmaster Kathi Narlock with consolidated photo disc of the 2017 deployment for selecting photos to be put on the website.
D Colorado (CO) Connection (Corey Cinabro): With Corey and Family now overseas for a year, a new email address has been obtained.
E. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Future plans include a joint Crew/Confirmation Breakfast at Capehart Chapel on Sun, 19 Feb 18.
F. 2017 Deployment 1–12 Jun 17): The Yancey Family moved into their new home on Wed, 21 Jun 17. A total of$74,373.03, was spent on the 2017 home which includes materials, subcontractor work, new appliances and logistics. The Construction Director provides a breakdown of the 2017 home costs with comparison to the previous six homes. The total cost of this year’s 4-BR/2 Bath home was roughly $20,000 more than each of the two 3-BR homes built lastyear. In addition, this year’s home had the cost of $6,000 for a new septic system which was not included on the previous six homes because the existing systems were used. Although not known until our arrival, a heavy dozer slightly bulged the front foundation wall inward during the backfilling. The front foundation wall was temporarily shored with a combination of 4 X 4 posts and basement jacks at about a 5-ft spacing and a 4 X 4 beam. The Construction Director has proposed building a new footing/block wall on the interior of the existing front foundation wall. Harry Wallace, our Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C., is checking with local subcontractors for a possible foundation repair. The Board expressed concern that foundation is in need of repair to protect our investment. Lessons learned on the 2017 Deployment include: (1) Let the plumber do his work through the floor after the wall framing completed so conflicts are reduced; (2) Avoid using a heavy dozer for the backfill to reduce the chance of foundation damage; (3) Since Lumber King has only the claw type, 2-ft, roof truss spacers, bring the nail-on type spacers from Bellevue; (4) Do not bring the 5 heavy wooden scaffolding planks but rather having Siding Crew just use the nine lighter, Al/plywood planks to reduce trailer weight; (5) Lumber King provided some very thin, interior, eggshell paint this year and so next year the Crew will order thicker, exterior, satin paint for the interior walls at additional cost of about $1 per gallon for the 15 gallons needed.
G. Disconnected Phone Marketing Line: The Crew received a refund of $4.77 on 13 May 17, from CenturyLink for disconnecting this line.

7. New Business:
A. Board Election, 14 Dec 17: The Secretary reminded the Board of the upcoming board election for new terms running from 1 Jan 18 to 31 Dec 19.
B. 2018 Deployment: Work starts on Thurs, 31 May 18. Harry Wallace had a list of 10 possible families which he has now narrowed down to two. The Construction Director proposed and the Board endorsed upgrading the 2018 3-BR floor plan to include a kitchen the size of the 2017 floor plan and a MBR Bath which will cause the home size to increase to 24-ft X 46-ft. Considering the high reserves the Crew has been experiencing, these upgrades will allow: (1) more room for the kitchen table, (2) with the MBR bath less traffic load on the main bath which also includes the laundry and (3) a small increase the size of 3 back bedrooms. The berthing at St. Joe’s Inn has been reserved for 30 May to 13 Jun 18 with Landlord Jim Barney on 18 Jun 17. The Head Cook Vicki Edwards suggested that high pressure shower heads be provided in St. Joe’s Inn.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 10 Aug 17,at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

May 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Jul 312017
 

11 May 2017
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards at 7:30 PM, at the Bellevue Library. 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
Ron Strawn
Mark White
Debbe Moreau
George Cawl

3. The minutes of the meetings held on 9 March and 13 April 2017, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status as of 30 Apr 17: Great Western Checking Account: $104,664.07; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,259.44.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: Turn-in on 27 Apr 17: 23 lb X $0.35/lb = $8.05.
B. 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew is now raised 100.3 % of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
C. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign of Indiana, Kentucky and Southwest Ohio: Received 2017 Distribution of $40.48 on 5 May 17. Total 2017 Distribution received is $412.93 (with includes the 2 out-of-zone donations).
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Without Gary going this year, Corey Cinabro is trying to find another CO volunteer.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.
G. 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): The current on-site crew list has 30 volunteers. Harry Wallace has completed Yancey House sub floor. Final backfill, grading and drive is being held up by rain. Marcel Moreau will contact Kathi Norlock for picking up and hauling the microwave to KY. President and Head Cook Vicki Edwards receive a $2,000 check for deployment food.
H. IRS Forms: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided a copy of 2016 IRS Form 990-EZ to the Secretary, which was
submitted to the IRS on 30 Apr 17.
I. Disconnected Phone Marketing Line: With no future CFC applications anticipated and with the approval of the Board (by email survey), the Secretary disconnected this phone line. The last CenturyLink bill indicated that $4.77 refund would be forthcoming.
J. Review Donor List: The Secretary passed the list around the room for correction of errors and omissions.

7. New Business: None.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 13 Jul 17,
at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

April 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Jul 312017
 

13 April 2017
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

1. The Meeting was unofficially opened by Secretary George Ziska. Jr. at 8:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. Only 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:
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Kathi Narlock

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2017, will be reviewed at the next meeting when there is a quorum.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided following status as of 31 Mar 17: Great Western Checking Account: $50,239.11; Money Market Account: $24,251.45. A checking account balance to the date of the meeting was: $104,434.02.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: One attendee brought cans.
B. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering, Sat-Sun Jan 17: A check for $63,188.80 was received and deposited on 3 April 2107. This donation was significantly more than the previous high donation of $47,133.52 in 2014.
C. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 17: Total pledges collected are $5,062.80, which was much greater than last year’s record
total of $3,668.00 and the 22-year average of $2,037.42.
D. Combined Federal Campaign: With the anticipated 2017 Distribution of $44.66 and two received out-of-zone
donations which total $372.45, the 2017 Distribution will total $417.11.
E. 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew has now raised 100.1% of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
F. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates were made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: CFC of the National Capital Area sent a check for $213.86 and CFC Overseas sent a check for $158.59
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Due to health reasons, Gary Piper is not coming on this year’s
deployment. Corey Cinabro will still be coming.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.
G. 2016 Deployment (works starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): With Gary Piper (CO) not coming, the 2017 Crew List now has 30 volunteers and Art Rupinen (VA) takes over as the Siding Crew Leader. Harry completed the sub floor on 11 Apr 17. The Secretary reserved two rooms at Baymont Inn in Evansville for 30 May 17. With 2 campers outside St.Joseph’s Inn, 28 of 30 beds will be used.
H. IRS Forms: The Treasurer will complete the IRS Form 990-EZ by 15 May 17.
I. Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: Volunteers are needed 9 AM, Sat, 22 Apr 17.
J. Amazonsmile Foundation: The Secretary completed the application on 11 Mar 17.

7. New Business:
A. Delete the Phone Marketing Line: Without applying for the CFC, the Secretary recommended that there is no need for this phone line which would save $50+ each month. Due a lack of a meeting quorum, the Secretary will survey the Board by email on this action.
B. Good Shepherd Chapel 2nd Advance Payment: Harry Wallace of the Good Shepherd Chapel requested anad ditional advance payment of $10,000 on the Yancey Home, which was sent by Secretary on 4 Apr 17. The advance payments now total $30,000 on the Yancey Home. Good Shepherd Chapel Treasurer Kay Morrow reported that the $10,000 advance payment was deposited on 10 Apr 17.
C. Payment of 6-Month Trailer Insurance: The Secretary was paid the 6-month trailer insurance premium of $12.85.
D. Review of Donor List: This list which will be given to the Yancey Family will be reviewed at the next meeting.
E. Invitation to Mark White’s Deacon Ordination: The Secretary sent an email to crew members with an invitation from Mark to attend his ordination at 10 AM, Sat, 6 May 17, at St. Cecilia’s Cathedral.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Thurs, 11 May 17, at the Bellevue Library, at the corner of Harvell Drive and Lincoln Road.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

March 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Jul 312017
 

9 March 2017
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 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
Ron Strawn

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 9 February 2017, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status: Great Western Checking Account:
$46,145.79; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,244.65.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering, Sat-Sun, 14-15 Jan 17: Bob Corsi reported on 1 Mar 17, that the Crew should expected a check between $62 and $63K, from the offering.
C. Bowl-a-thon: Sixteen bowlers knocked down 2,289 pins with their high games. A total of $3,227.10 in pledges was collected before the meeting and with an additional $654.00 delivered at the meeting for a total of $3,881.10 collected so far. With pledges still outstanding, we are well on our way of breaking last year’s record of $3,658.00 and the budgeted goal of $4,000.00 for this fundraiser.
D. Combined Federal Campaign: A 2017 Distribution was reported $44.66 the IN, KY & SW OH CFC.
E. 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew is now raised 12.9 % of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
F. Other Ideas: Vice-President Marcel Moreau suggested that we better space out our local fundraisers so potential donors are not overwhelmed by our efforts. Better timing of events will be discussed for the 2018 Financial Plan.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign of Indiana, Kentucky and Southwest Ohio: With a disappointing 2017 Distribution of $44.66 from only one unidentified donor in the IN, KY & SW OH zone, the Board unanimously agreed that submitting the 2017 CFC application by the now extended deadline of 17 Mar 17, with a non-refundable fee of $340, was not worth it. There are still potentially out-of-zone CFC donations that still could be provided to the Crew.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): All of Bob’s 17 volunteers have been included on the Crew list.
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 reported that the breakfast netted $206.64 ($37.50 – $236.86)in donations. The Secretary proposed using a large electric frying pan to keep pancakes warm for next year’s breakfast. With some excess in food items noted, the Secretary lowered some quantities. The Secretary sent a thank you letter to the Confirmation Class for their help.
G. 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): Harry Wallace has checked with Lumber King on the list of materials and all is OK. P.O.C. Ann Saich of Somerset Lowe’s ordered all the kitchen cabinets and other materials on 27 Feb 17. The 2017 onsite Crew list includes 31 volunteers. The NE Carpool Plan includes four vehicles. With 2 campers outside the Inn, 29 of the 30 beds will used by the volunteers. The Cooks will provide the evening meal on Wed, 31 May 17. Treasurer Janelle Smith reported that 4 quillows will provided for the 4 Yancey children. Bob Corsi reported that $2,625 was taken out of the Church of Nativity offering for buying 5 beds for the Yancey Family.
H. IRS Forms: The only remaining submission is the IRS Form 990-EZ by 15 May 17.

7. New Business:
A. Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: Tentatively set to do this task at 9 AM, Sat, 22 Apr 17.
B. Amazonsmile Foundation: Amazon customers can donate 0.5% of their purchase price to the Crew. Currently, the Crew has a total of $33.06 in donations waiting to be sent. The Board concurred with the Secretary providing Amazonsmile with the Crew automatic bank deposit info online by 31 Mar 17.
C. Crew Meeting on 11 May 17: Kris Woods, our assistant cook and a Library employee, requested that the Crew provide a presentation on the Crew’s mission at the Bellevue Library to the Adult Reading Program which coincides with their theme of making the world better. The Secretary will provide a short presentation on the Crew at 7 PM with the Crew Meeting to follow in a Library room reserved by Kris.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7:45 PM, Thursday, 13 Apr 17, at 9803 S. 21st Circle. The delayed start is the due 6 PM Holy Thursday Mass at Capehart Chapel.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

January 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Apr 082017
 

12 January 2017

Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

1. The Meeting was opened by Vice President Marcel Moreau 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:

Marcel Moreau, George Ziska, Jr., Janelle Smith, Ron Strawn, George Cawl, Mark White

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 8 December 2016, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status: Great Western Checking Account: $44,77.57; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,234.76.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:

A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. Offutt Catholic Chapel Offering, Sun, 8 Jan 17: Advance info indicates the offering netted $1,583.10.
C. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering, Sat-Sun, 14-15 Jan 17: Bob Corsi thinks that he will do well since the already has several thousand dollars collected.
D. Bowl-a-thon: Sharon Strawn made reservations at Leopard Lanes for 1:30 PM, Sat, 4 Mar 17, at Leopard Lanes. The Secretary started passing out pledge sheets.
E. Combined Federal Campaign: Results to be known in Mar 17.
F. 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew is now raised 6.0 % of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
G. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:

A. Update of Membership Roster: One attendee made an email address change after the meeting.
B. Combined Federal Campaign of Indiana, Kentucky and Southwest Ohio: The Treasurer has been providing info on the Crew‘s 2016 Financial Statement to Massimore, Magnuson & Associates, for the CPA review which is to be done by mid Jan 17. The Secretary agreed to paid $1,000 for this CPA review. The CPA recommended that we include donated labor during the 2016 deployment. Based on a daily log, the Construction Director estimated donated labor at $37,845 (= 2,523 hours X $15/hour). The Treasurer provided the donated labor amount to the CPA and he needs to indicate where the donated labor is to be inserted into our accounting system. Per the CPA request, the Treasurer provided available info on the 2016 estate gift. Per their request, the Secretary emailed bank deposit info to the CFC on 30 Dec 16. The 2017 CFC application is due online by 31 Jan 17.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob will have a list of 16 volunteers with alternates in early Feb 17.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary indicated that now only he and Corey will be coming from CO.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary has contacted Confirmation Class Teacher Mark Seelbach on the Pancake Breakfast set for Sun, 19 Feb 17. At the next meeting, we need to discuss ways to improve the pancake quality and ensure that food does not run out for the 11 AM Mass.
G. 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): Due to Harry Wallace’s travel and vacation schedule, the Construction Director sent the 2017 drawings for the Yancey home, the Material List and the subcontractor work descriptions on 16 Dec 16. Still need the receipt for the over-the-stove microwave so Kathi Narlock can be reimbursed.

7. New Business:

A. IRS Forms: The Treasurer has been provided the following IRS forms:
(1) 990 for the CFC application due on 31 Jan 17.
(2) Major Contributors List prepared by the Secretary.
(3) 990-EZ due on 15 May 17.
B. 2017-2018 Nonprofit Corporation Biennial Report: The Secretary filed this required report with the NE Secretary of State on 10 Jan 17. The Secretary was reimbursed the $23 filing fee.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 9 Feb

17, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

February 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Apr 082017
 

February 2017

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, George Ziska, Jr., Janelle Smith, Ron Strawn, George Cawl, Mark White, Kathi Narlock

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 January 2017, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status: Great Western Checking Account: $46,882.77; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,240.14.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:

A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: Turn-in on 7 Feb 17: 29 lb X $0.30/lb = $8.70. One attendee brought cans.
B. Offutt Catholic Chapel Offering, Sun, 8 Jan 17: Check for $1,583.10 was received and deposited by the Secretary on 18 Feb 17.
C. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering, Sat-Sun, 14-15 Jan 17: Bob Corsi reported on 3 Feb 17, that the offering is near $60,000 and still counting.
D. Bowl-a-thon: Currently, 16 bowlers have signed up.
E. Combined Federal Campaign: Results to be known in Feb or Mar 17.
F. 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew is now raised 8.3 % of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
G. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:

A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign of Indiana, Kentucky and Southwest Ohio: The 2017 CFC application deadline was extended to 28 Feb 17. The Secretary indicated that the online 2017 application is ready to go but with our corporate headquarters located in the Heart of the Midlands zone and our work located in the IN, KY, SW OH zone, our local charity application could be denied, as what occurred in 2015. However, the consensus of the Board was to go ahead and submit the 2017 application with the non-fundable $340 fee.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob indicated that he has a list of 17 volunteers. Bob is trying to identify volunteers that will be available to stay the 2nd week for the finish work since Finish Crew Leader Jerry Leonard requested 8 volunteers on Finish Crew for this year’s 4-BR/2-Bath home.
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 will remind the Confirmation Class Teacher Mark Seelbach about the Pancake Breakfast set for Sun, 19 Feb 17. To improve the quality, pancakes will be kept warm in the oven and students will be instructed on baking. Food purchased food quantities will be increased where necessary and no more than half of the food will be given out to the 8:30 Mass crowd. Ron and George will make a Commissary run at 8 AM, Sat, 18 Feb 17.
G. 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): Kathi Narlock provided the receipt for the microwave and was reimbursed $142.52.The Construction Director faxed the list of kitchen cabinets and materials needed from Lowe’s of Somerset, KY, to new P.O.C. Ann Saich on 9 Feb 17.
H. IRS Forms: Treasurer completed the IRS Form 990 for the CFC application. Now only the IRS Form 990-EZ needs to be completed by 15 May 17.

7. New Business: None.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 9 Mar 17, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary