January 2014 Minutes

 Minutes
May 032014
 

8 January 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 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

3.  The minutes of the meeting held on 11 December 2013, were approved.

4.  Treasurer’s Report:  Treasurer Janelle Smith was out-of-town.

5.  Finance Director’s Report:  The Secretary discussed the following:

A.  Cans for 2 X 4’s:   Turn-in on 4 Jan 14:  48 lb X $0.30 per lb = $14.40

B.  VA Designated Offering:  According to Bob Corsi, the Church of the Nativity collection has been moved from 11-12 Jan 14 to 25-26 Jan 14.

C.  CFC/United Way:  The 2014 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 14.

D. Bowl-a-thon:  Set for 1:30 PM, 8 Mar 14, at Leopard Lanes.  Pledge sheets were distributed.

E.  Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering:  The date has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 14.

F.  Offutt Air Show, Sat-Sun, 19-20 Jul 14:  Offutt Air Force Base confirmed this event on 18 Dec 13.  President Vicki Edwards suggested that the Crew work on Saturday.

G.  Other Ideas:  None.

6.  Old Business:

A.  Update of Membership Roster:  No changes noted.

B.  Combined Federal Campaign:  No new developments.

C.  VA Connection (Bob Corsi):  Bob will request 15 volunteer slots on the onsite crew.  Bob has LR furniture to be donated to the 2014 Family.

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

E.  Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper):  Jim and Beth will not be on the onsite crew in 2014.  Gary is looking for one or two new volunteers.

F.  Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue:  The Secretary and Ron Strawn discussed the material inventory for the pancake breakfast on 16 Feb 14, and plan to make a Commissary run on Sat, 15 Feb 14.  Offutt Catholic Confirmation students will help with the breakfast.  If all 11 students are available, Confirmation Class Teacher Barbara LaPorte might divide students into shifts for set-up, serving and clean-up.  The Confirmation Class is bringing baked goods to the breakfast.  Crew volunteers were requested to work from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):

Harry Wallace of the Good Shepherd Mission has selected Donna Ridenour and her children, James, 7 and Keristin, 5.  Donna and the children live with Donna’s mother, Gladys Head, in a 2-BR house during the winter and in a unheated trailer behind the house in the summer.  Due to a limited locations for the new house on the owner’s 2 acres of land, Harry plans to remove the existing house and trailer by Mar 14. The site has an existing septic tank which Harry will get checked by the Health Department. Donna works as a cook at the Eagle Community Center.  Harry has provided the following orientation for the new home:  Bath and MBR on the left (north end) and the Kitchen on the right (south end).  Harry indicates that the family will need the full line of appliances, except for maybe a clothes washer.  In addition to LR furniture located by VA, the family will also need BR furniture.

H.  December Phone Bill:  The January phone bill still confirms the November bill was paid twice, once by the Secretary by check and a second time on by some unknown person online, according to CenturyLink, which made the December bill only $0.21.  The Secretary has paid the December and January bills by check.  This will be the last report on this matter unless the billing numbers change.

7.  New Business:  None.

8.  The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM.  The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 12 Feb 14, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

February Minutes 2014

 Minutes
May 032014
 

12 February 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

Mark White

3.  The minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2014, were approved.

4.  Treasurer’s Report:  Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following report to the Secretary, as of 31 Jan 14:  Great Western Checking:  $1,548.60; Fidelity Cash Reserves:  $54,202.75; Progress on 2014 $50,000 Fundraising Goal:  3.5%

5.  Finance Director’s Report:  The Secretary and Finance Director discussed the following:

A.  Cans for 2 X 4’s:   No new developments.

B.  VA Designated Offering, 25-26 Jan 14:  Bob Corsi reports that after an initial collection of $28,000, the collection is now over $44,000, which has exceeded last year’s record amount.

C.  CFC/United Way:  The 2014 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 14.

D.  Bowl-a-thon,1:30 PM, 8 Mar 14, Leopard Lanes:  Sixteen bowlers are set to bowl.  Thirteen will be at Leopard Lanes and three will phone in their scores.

E.  Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering:  The date has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 14.

F.  Offutt Air Show, Sat-Sun, 19-20 Jul 14:  Finance Director Stu Martin has been trying to contact the Air Show management.

G.  Souper Bowl Collection:  The Offutt AFB Catholic Youth Group has given the Crew $310.90 from this collection.

H.  Other Ideas:  None.

6.  Old Business:

A.  Update of Membership Roster:  No changes noted.

B.  Combined Federal Campaign:  The 2014 application was received on 15 Jan 14 and is due on 14 Mar 14.  Still await the 4th and final bank deposit from the 2013 distribution.

C.  VA Connection (Bob Corsi):  Bob is bring used appliances, living room furniture and a bedroom dresser for the Ridenour Family and is buying beds from a Whitley City furniture store.  Bob provided a list of 18 volunteers for this year’s deployment.

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

E.  Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper):  Gary has signed up Bill Piper, his son, for the Siding Crew and is looking for one more new volunteer.

F.  Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue:  According to Barbara Laporte, nine Confirmation students are planning to work at the pancake breakfast on Sun, 16 Feb 14, and four students are making baked goods.  The Secretary and Ron Strawn will make a Commissary run on Sat, 15 Feb 14, at 9 AM.  Crew volunteers were reminded that the pancake breakfast work is from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):

Harry Wallace has removed the trailer from the site and working on the demolition of the exiting house.  According to Harry, the existing septic tank can be used with a modification.  Donna approved the floor plan on 23 Jan 14.  The Construction Director passed around the current volunteer list which has 29 people (26 men and 3 women).  According to Owner Jim Barney, Sue Singleton of the McCreary County Care Center is handling financial matters for St Joe’s Inn, but Jim will still handle reservations.  Jim indicated the following improvements to the Inn:   Floors stripped and waxed; carpets cleaned; new side and back door locks; smoke detectors added to laundry and pantry; water saver shower head in women’s bath and a new kitchen faucet.  VA is bringing a used microwave, stove and refrigerator for the Ridenour Family.

7.  New Business:

A.  IRS Forms:  On 10 Feb 14, the Secretary provided the following forms for the Treasurer to complete:  IRS Form 990 for the CFC applications due on 14 Mar 14, and IRS Form 990-EZ which is due to the IRS on 15 May 14.

B.  Crew Hammer Presentation:  The Secretary presents Mark White with a Crew hammer for eight years of service on the Board, as the Finance Director, from Jan 06 to Dec 13.

8.  The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.  The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 12 Mar 14, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

March 2014 Minutes

 2014 Minutes, Minutes
May 032014
 

12 March 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 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 12 February 2014, were approved.

4.  Treasurer’s Report:  Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following report to the Secretary, as of 28 Feb 14:  Great Western Checking:  $2,075.20; Fidelity Cash Reserves:  $54,203.17; Progress on 2014 $50,000 Fundraising Goal:  4.1%

5.  Finance Director’s Report:  The Secretary and Finance Director discussed the following:

A.  Cans for 2 X 4’s:   The Secretary reported that the price has gone up to $0.40 per pound.

B.  VA Designated Offering, 25-26 Jan 14:  Bob Corsi reports that after an initial collection of $28,000, the collection is now over $47,000.

C.  CFC/United Way:  The 2014 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 14.

D.  Bowl-a-thon,1:30 PM, 8 Mar 14, Leopard Lanes:  Fifteen bowlers knock down a total of 2,107 pins with their highest game of three bowled.  Before the meeting a total of $1,670.00 was collected, with additional money turned in at the meeting.

E.  Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering:  $2,436.67 was collected and the check is waiting at Capehart Chapel.

F.  Offutt Air Show, Sat-Sun, 19-20 Jul 14:  The Secretary committed the Crew to provide one 10-person crew to work on Sat, 19 Jul 14.  Also Finance Director Stu Martin was identified as primary P.O.C. and the Secretary was identify as the alternate P.O.C. for this event.  If Air Show meeting happens during the Crew’s June deployment, Ron Strawn volunteered to attend the meeting.

G.  Other Ideas:  None.

6.  Old Business:

A.  Update of Membership Roster:  No changes were noted.

B.  Combined Federal Campaign:  The 2014 application was submitted on 10 Mar 14.  Still await the 4th and final bank deposit from the 2013 distribution.

C.  VA Connection (Bob Corsi):  Bob latest list of volunteers includes 15 men plus 3 alternates.

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 on 16 Feb 14, was received very well with over 200 people attending.  The Confirmation students provided good help and 2 attendees expressed interest in helping with the Crew’s mission.

G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):

Harry Wallace has removed the trailer and the old house from the site.  The Construction Director sent the final plans, the material list and the subcontractor work descriptions to Harry Wallace on 19 Feb 14 and also faxed a the kitchen cabinet plan and material list to Lowe’s in Somerset on 19 Feb 14.  The current onsite volunteer list includes 28 people (25 men and 3 women).  Head Cook Vicki Edwards plans to upgrade the sandwich meat to ham and turkey.

H.  IRS Forms:  The Treasurer has completed the pro-forma IRS Form 990 for the CFC application.  The Secretary provide the Treasurer with Major Contributor List for preparing the IRS Form 990-EZ.

7.  New Business:

A.  Annual Report to Donors:  The Secretary provided a draft report for review.  The Secretary will get 75 copies made at the UPS store.

B.  Adopt-A-Road:  Picking up trash on 25th Street was scheduled for 9 AM, Sat, 12 Apr 14.

8.  The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.  The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 9 Apr 14, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

December 2013 Minutes

 2013 Minutes
Feb 052014
 

11 December 2013

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.

Janelle Smith

Ron Strawn

Stu Martin

3.  The minutes of the meeting held on 13 November 2013, were approved.

4.  Treasurer’s Report:  Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status:  Great Western Bank Checking Account: $3,859.86; Fidelity Money Market:  $50,201.45; Progress on 2014 $50,000 Fundraising Goal:  2.4%.

5.  Finance Director’s Report:  The Secretary discussed the following:

A.  Cans for 2 X 4’s:   No new developments.

B.  VA Designated Offering:  The Church of the Nativity collection is set for 11-12 Jan 14.

C.  CFC/United Way:  The 2013 CFC Distribution will be $4,700.50.

D.  8th Annual Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 13):   A total of 239 tickets were sold for revenue of $1,195.00, which is 7th best out of 8 raffles, but is less than 9 tickets away from the average revenue of $1,241.26.  The prize  winners were:  1st ($140):  Mark Kizzie; 2nd ($80):  Bill Swick; 3rd ($60):  Craig Nordaker.  There were 12 attendees at the Drawing/Dinner on 27 Nov 13.  The Secretary sent a thank you letter to Outback Manager Tom Powell for providing the $280 in store certificates.

E  Bowl-a-thon:  Set for Mar 14.

F.  Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering:  The date has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 14.

G.  Offutt Air Show, 19-20 Jul 14:  No additional word received on this event from Offutt Air Base.

H.  Other Ideas:  None.

6.  Old Business:

A.  Update of Membership Roster:  No changes noted.

B.  Combined Federal Campaign:  The Secretary reported that the Treasurer noted the 3rd quarterly bank deposit of $1,187.63 on 24 Oct 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:  The Secretary and Ron Strawn need to review the material inventory at the next meeting to determine what items need to be purchased for the Thank You Breakfast at Capehart Chapel on Sun, 16 Feb 14.  The Confirmation class has 11 students and will assist in this event.

G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14): Harry Wallace of Good Shepherd Mission, reports that the background of the 2014 Family is being researched  with a selection to be made soon.  President; George Ziska, Jr., Secretary and Construction Director; Janelle Smith, Treasurer and Stuart Martin, Finance Director.

7.  New Business:

A.  December Phone Bill:  The recently received December phone bill was for only $0.21 since the Secretary paid the November bill by check on 2 Nov 13, and according to CenturyLink, someone paid the same November bill online on 7 Nov 13.  This mystery as to who paid the November bill online was not resolved and it could be an accounting error by CenturyLink who also indicated that the December bill for $0.21, could wait to be paid with the next bill.

8.  The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:29 PM.  The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 8 Jan 14, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

November 2013 Minutes

 2013 Minutes, Minutes
Dec 222013
 

13 November 2013                                          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 3 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist. 

2.  Attendance at the Meeting included:

Marcel Moreau                       

George Ziska, Jr.         

Mark White                 

Ron Strawn     

Stu Martin

3.  The minutes of the meeting held on 9 October 2013, were approved.

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

5.  Finance Director’s Report:  Finance Director Mark White discussed the following:           

      A.  Cans for 2 X 4’s:   The Secretary turned in 70 lbs. of cans at $0.35 per lb. for a total of $24.50 received.    

      B.  VA Designated Offering:  The Church of the Nativity collection is set for 11-12 Jan 14.

      C.  CFC/United Way:  The 2013 CFC Distribution will be $4,700.50.

      D.  8th Annual Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 13):   The original distribution of 195 tickets was made after last month’s meeting.  President Vicki Edwards requested   an additional 25 tickets and Ron Strawn requested an additional 15 tickets to make the current distribution at 235.  An article on the Crew made the 16 Oct edition of the Bellevue Leader.  At the Harlan Drive No Frills, on Sat,19 Oct 13, 7 tickets were sold and $196.00 in donations were collected.  Most meeting attendees plan to attend the Drawing and Dinner at 6 PM, Wednesday, 27 November 2013, at the Outback.  The Secretary received 104 tickets stubs and $520.00 for ticket sales to date.  With additional 46 tickets sold by Vicki Edwards, total sales to date were estimated at 150 tickets.

      E  Bowl-a-thon:  Set for Mar 14.

      F.  Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering:  The date for the Thank You Breakfast at Capehart Chapel has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 13. 

      G.  Offutt Air Show, 19-20 Jul 14:  An Omaha World-Herald article on 23 Oct 13, indicates that at the end of Navy Week, the Blue Angels will perform at the Offutt Air Show.  Pierre Flatowicz of Offutt AFB confirms that the Air Show will be held and that volunteers will be needed, as in previous years, but that he is waiting for direction from the Wing Commander. 

     H.  Other Ideas:  None.   

6.  Old Business:

      A.  Update of Membership Roster:  Stu Martin changed his email address.

      B.  Combined Federal Campaign:  The Secretary indicated that a CFC deposit was received on 29 Oct 13, and is waiting for the Treasurer to confirm the amount. 

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

      D.  Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org):  The Secretary requested Webmaster Kathi Narlock to confirm that our website is now a cost free site.

      E.  Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper):  No new developments. 

      F.  Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue:  The Secretary indicated that the Crew will hold a Thank You Breakfast at Capehart Chapel on Sun, 16 Feb 13, with Confirmation students assisting. 

      G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14): 

Good Shepherd Mission Treasurer Kay Morrow indicates that they have six applicants for a new house with some the families located in Clark Hollow, the location of the 2013 home.  Due to road conditions and logistics, the Construction Director requested that we not go back to Clark Hollow and Kay concurred that some of the applicants are closer to Whitley City.

     H.  Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road:  The signed contract for extending the Crew’s trash pick up on 25th Street from Capehart Road to Highway 370, from 1 Jul  13 to 30 Jun 18, was received on 18 Oct 13.

       I.  Board Election:   The next election is set for the meeting on 11 Dec 13.  New terms will run from 1 Jan 14 to 31 Dec 15.  Current volunteers are:  Vicki Edwards, President; Marcel Moreau, Vice-President; George Ziska, Jr., Secretary and Construction Director;  Janelle Smith, Treasurer.  Stu Martin has volunteered to be the Finance Director.

7.  New Business:  None.     

8.  The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.  The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 11 Dec 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary 

October 2013 Minutes

 Minutes
Nov 162013
 

9 October 2013

Subject:  Minutes of Board Meeting

1.  The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 7:09 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 meetings held on 14 August and 11 September 2013, were approved.

4.  Treasurer’s Report:  Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 30 Sep 13:  Great Western Checking:  $2,775.42; Fidelity Cash Reserves:  $50,201.02;  Progress on 2014 $50,000 fundraising goal:  0.3%

5.  Finance Director’s Report:  Finance Director Mark White discussed the following:

A.  Cans for 2 X 4’s:   No new developments.

B.  VA Designated Offering:  The Church of the Nativity collection is tentatively set for Jan 14.

C.  CFC/United Way:  The 2013 CFC Distribution will be $4,700.50.

D.  8th Annual Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 13):  Outback confirmed that they will provide $280 in certificates for   prizes of:  1st:  $140; 2nd:  $80; 3rd:  $60.  The raffle ticket distribution will be made later this week.  The Secretary submitted an article and photo to the Bellevue Leader on 1 Oct 13, and hopefully, it will make the 16 Oct 13 edition.  The Secretary reserved a date at the Harlan Drive No Frills, from 10 AM to 2 PM, Saturday, 19 Oct 13, for selling tickets.  The Drawing and Dinner date was set for Wednesday, 27 November 2013, at 6 PM.

E  Bowl-a-thon:  Set for Mar 14.

F.  Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering:  Date has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 13.

G  Other Ideas:  None.

6.  Old Business:

A.  Update of Membership Roster:  No changes noted.

B.  Combined Federal Campaign:The Secretary attended the CFC Kick off Breakfast on 16 Sep 13.

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

D.  Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ):  The 2013 deployment photos were included on the website.  The Secretary provide President Vicki Edwards a copy of the Crew latest IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit determination letter for  Webmaster Kathi Narlock to ;p[;transfer our website to a cost free site.

E.  Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper):  No new developments.

F.  Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue:  Those present suggested that the Crew arranged for another Crew Thank You breakfast at Capehart Chapel.  The Secretary will discuss this event with the Catholic Pastoral Assistant.

G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):  Since Mark White indicated that he will not be on the Finish Crew in 2014, the Construction Director and Mark agreed that Dennis Maloney can handle the ceiling texturing.  The Construction Director will inform Finish Crew Leader of the personnel change to his Crew.

H.  James Hardie Co. Donated Materials:  After a couple requests, the Construction Director has been unable to get a list of available materials and if the materials is located in Peru, IL, transportation will be an issue.  Anyway, the Construction Director prefers to spend money on materials in KY, where possible, to help the local economy.  This  material option is considered a dead issue and Bob Corsi, our VA liaison, who brought up this possibility will be informed of this decision.

I.  Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road:  The signed contract for extending the Crew’s trash pick up on 25th Street from Capehart Road to Highway 370, from 1 Jul  13 to 30 Jun 18, has not been received yet.  The next trash pick-up was set for 9 AM, Sat, 12 Oct 13, and we will have 7 volunteers.

J.  Board Election:   The next election is set for the meeting on 11 Dec 13.  New terms will run from 1 Jan 14 to 31 Dec 15.  Current volunteers are:  Vicki Edwards, President; Marcel Moreau, Vice-President; George Ziska, Jr., Secretary and Construction Director;  Janelle Smith, Treasurer;  Mark White has declined to be the Finance Director and so the Crew is looking for a volunteer.

K.  CenturyLink Marketing Line Procedures:  The Secretary provided the Treasurer and the Finance Director with the latest access rules.

7.  New Business:  None.

8.  The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:39 PM.  The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 13 Nov 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

September 2013 Minutes

 Minutes
Oct 182013
 

11 September 2013

Subject:  Minutes of Board Meeting

1.  The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 7:06 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE.  With only 2 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did not exist.

2.  Attendance at the Meeting included:

Vicki Edwards

George Ziska, Jr.

Ron Strawn

Stu Martin

3.  The minutes of the meeting held on 10 July 2013, will be reviewed at the next meeting do to a lack of a quorum.

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.  Cans for 2 X 4’s:   No new developments.

B.  VA Designated Offering:  The Church of the Nativity collection is tentatively set for Jan 14.

C.  CFC/United Way:  The 2013 CFC Distribution will be $4,700.50.

D.  8th Annual Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 13):  The Secretary reserved a spot at the Harlan Drive No Frills for selling tickets from 10 AM to 2 PM, Sat, 19 Oct 13.

E  Bowl-a-thon:  Set for Mar 14.

F.  Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering:  Still no response from the Chapel on a date for this offering.

G.  Other Ideas:  None.

6.  Old Business:

A.  Update of Membership Roster:  No changes noted.

B.  Combined Federal Campaign:  The Kick off Breakfast will be 7 AM, Mon, 16 Sep 13.  The Secretary plans to attend.

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

D.  Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ):  Including the 2013 deployment photos and transferring to a free site are still pending.

E.  Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper):  No new developments.

F.  Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue:  No new developments.

G.  2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):  Our St. Joe’s Inn reservations request for 5-8 Jun 14, was approved by Owner Jim Barney who is taking over management of the Inn.  The cost remains $60 per person per week.  Revised rules for clean-up of the Inn were reviewed.

H.  James Hardie Co. Donated Materials:  The Construction Director is trying to get a list of materials and the location of the pick-up point.

I.  Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road:  Volunteers were requested for the next trash pick-up was set for 9 AM, Sat, 12 Oct 13.

J.  Board Election:   The next election is set for the meeting on 11 Dec 13.  New terms will run from 1 Jan 14 to 31 Dec 15.

7.  New Business:

A.  CenturyLink Marketing Line Procedures:  The procedures have reverted to the past way.  The Secretary made procedures available to Board members.

8.  The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.  The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 9 Oct 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

Aug 2013 Minutes

 Minutes
Oct 182013
 

14 August 2013

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

Stu Martin

3.  The minutes of the meeting held on 10 July 2013, were approved.

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

5.  Finance Director’s Report:  Finance Director Mark White discussed the following:

A.  Cans for 2 X 4’s:   No new developments.

B.  VA Designated Offering:  The Church of the Nativity collection is tentatively set for Jan 14.

C.  CFC/United Way:  The 2013 CFC Distribution will be $4,700.50.

D.  8th Annual Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 13):  The ticket price will again be $5.00.  After getting all the details, Donna Vogt will be asked to print tickets for distribution at the October meeting.  Prizes will be:  1st:  $140; 2nd:  $80; 3rd:  $60.  The Secretary will arrange for an article and photo in the Bellevue Leader and reserve a date at the Harlan Drive No Frills, from 10 AM to 2 PM, for selling tickets.  The Drawing and Dinner date was set for Wednesday, 27 November 2013, at 6 PM.

E  Bowl-a-thon:  Set for Mar 14.

F.  Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering:  Date is not set yet.

G.  FY14 Financial Plan:  The Plan for raising $50,000 to build the 2014 house was approved by the Board.

H  Other Ideas:  None.

6.  Old Business:

A.  Update of Membership Roster:  No changes noted.

B.  Combined Federal Campaign:  The 2nd 2013 automatic quarterly deposit of $1,645.29 (corrected by Treasurer on 16 Jul 13) was received on 23 Jul 13.  The Secretary reviewed the Crew’s listing in the 2013 CFC booklet.

C.  VA Connection (Bob Corsi):  Bob indicated that the James Hardie Company of Peru, IL (West of Chicago) is willing to donate materials to our project.  The Construction Director is following up with the company to get a list of available materials and delivery details.  Bob also indicated that he will take into account the performance of volunteers from other areas, if the numbers are tight for VA volunteers on the onsite crew.  The Construction Director has indicated that he does not agree with this approach for assigning volunteers to the onsite crew.

D.  Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ):  The 2013 deployment photos still need to included on the website.  President Vicki Edwards indicated that Website Consultant Sarah Edwards will be helping Webmaster Kathi Narlock transfer our website to a cost free site.

E.  Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper):  Gary Piper will return for the 2014 Deployment, as the Siding Crew Leader.  Gary and Art Rupinen are working on revised fascia design for 2014.

F.  Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue:  No new developments.

G.  2013 Deployment:  The Construction Director provide a 2012/2013 cost comparison.  A cost increase was noted in 2013 for excavation since the 2012 homeowner paid for the septic system.   The Lumber King costs were up almost $1,900 due to current market prices.  Carpool gas cost were down by over $700.  Overall, an increase in cost of almost $1,900 was noted from 2012 to 2013.

H  2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):  Our St. Joe’s Inn reservations request from 5 to 18 Jun 14, is still pending until the Inn manager is determined.  Our 2013 Lowe’s appliance buy earned the Crew a $300 gift card, which will be applied to the 2014 appliances.

I.  Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road:  The signed contract for extending the Crew’s trash pick up on 25th Street from Capehart Road to Highway 370, from 1 Jul  13 to 30 Jun 18, has not been received yet.  The next trash pick-up was set for 9 AM, Sat, 12 Oct 13.

7.  New Business:

A.  Board Election:   The next election is set for the meeting on 11 Dec 13.  New terms will run from 1 Jan 14 to 31 Dec 15.

B.  Arlington (VA) Catholic Herald Article:  The Secretary received an article entitled “Knights to the rescue” on the 2013 Deployment which was provided for the attendees to review.

8.  The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM.  The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 11 Sep 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

May 2013 Minutes

 2013 Minutes, Minutes
Sep 022013
 

8 May 2013

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 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

Stu Martin

3.  The minutes of the meeting held on 10 April 2013, were approved.

4.  Treasurer’s Report:  Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 30 Apr 13:  Checking Account:  $10,978.72; Money Market Account:  $75,198.55; Progress on $50,000 Fundraising Goal:  77.8% + 30% (for the advanced payment) = 107.8%.

5.  Finance Director’s Report:  Finance Director Mark White discussed the following:

A.  Cans for 2 X 4’s:  Turn-in on 4 May 13:  54 lb X $0.40 = $21.60.  For FY13, 252 lb have been turned with a total revenue of  $94.30, which is worth about 34 2 X 4 wall studs.  One attendee brought cans.

B.  VA Designated Offering:  The Church of the Nativity sent additional and final check for $120.00, which brings the total to $41,964.21, for the offering.

C.  CFC/United Way:  The 2013 CFC Distribution will be $4,700.50.

D.  Baker’s Gift Card:  Vice-President Marcel Moreau has requested a $200 gift card for the Phillips Family to use at the Whitley City Kroger’s supermarket.  Marcel indicated that the Secretary was included on the request, as the point-of-contact for questions.

E.  Other Ideas:  Finance Director Mark White was questioned as to how the cancelled 2013 Offutt Air Show would be replaced in the FY 14 fundraising.  Mark will submit plan after our deployment.  Others were requested to come up with fundraising ideas.

6.  Old Business:

A.  Update of Membership Roster:  No changes noted.

B.  Combined Federal Campaign:  No new developments.

C.  VA Connection (Bob Corsi):  Bob replaced Wally Mack of the Finish Crew with Jeff Gray.

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 the following on his meeting with Father Brian Klingle, the new Offutt Catholic Chaplain, on 11 Apr 13:  Father received some background on the Crew’s mission from past Crew President Ken Hurt; Father questioned our accounting procedures and I told him that the Crew is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and is part of CFC which requires accurate accounting procedures; Father will consider the Crew for a designated offering but needs to get more familiar with Chapel procedures; No timeframe was given for a designated offering; I told Father that many parishioners support our cause and would want to donate to a designated offering.

G.  2013 Deployment:  The on-site Crew List now has 30 volunteers (25 men and 5 women).  Harry Wallace reports that the foundation has been completed and the subfloor will start in late May.  The Carpool drivers were reminded to give  receipts to the Construction Director for reimbursement of gas costs.  The Treasurer reported that Head Cook Vicki Edwards has received $1,000 for deployment food purchases.  The Construction Director reported that four (4) $500 Lowe’s gift cards were received from the Presidential Mortgage Group of Fairfax, VA, for purchasing appliances for the Phillips Family.  Bob Corsi’s church is purchasing beds in Whitley City for the Phillips Family.

H.  Donor List:  The Secretary passed around the donor list for the Phillips Family for omissions and misspellings.

7.  New Business:  None.

8.  The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM.  Due to next month’s deployment, the next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 10 Jul 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

March 2013 Minutes

 2013 Minutes, Minutes
Jun 032013
 

13 March 2013

Subject:  Minutes of Board Meeting

1.  The Meeting was opened by Vice-President Marcel Moreau, at 7:08 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE.  President Vicki Edwards arrived later.  With all 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

Mark White

Ron Strawn

Stu Martin

3.  The minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2013, were approved.

4.  Treasurer’s Report:  Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 28 Feb 13:  Checking Account:  $3,216.23; Money Market Account:  $52,197.70; Progress on $50,000 Fundraising Goal:  10.4%.

5.  Finance Director’s Report:  Since Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items:

A.  Cans for 2 X 4’s:  Turn-in on 12 Mar 13:  16 lb X $0.40/lb = $6.40.

B.  VA Designated Offering:  Bob Corsi indicated that a check for $41,844.21 will be sent during the week of 18 Mar 13.

C.  Bowl-a-thon, 1PM, Sat, 9 Mar 13, Leopard Lanes:  Twelve bowlers knocked down a total of 1,831 pins.  A total of $2,220 in pledges has been collected so far.

D.  CFC/United Way:  2013 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 13.

E.  Offutt Air Show, Sat-Sun, 24-25 Aug 13:  An article in the Omaha World-Herald on 5 Mar 13, an Offutt spokesman indicated that planning continues for the event but the final decision for holding the event will be up to the Air Combat Command.  Stu Martin indicated that the 55th Wing Commander has budgeted for event but Air Force could still cancel the show.

F.  Other Ideas:  Vice-President Marcel Moreau has requested a $200 donation from the Bellevue Knights of Columbus.  Marcel is also requesting a gift card from Baker’s which can used at the Whitley City, KY Kroger’s.

6.  Old Business:

A.  Update of Membership Roster:  No changes noted.

B.  Combined Federal Campaign:  CFC indicated that the 4th Quarterly Automatic Bank Deposit for the 2012 Distribution will be in late Mar 13 and the 1st Quarterly Automatic Bank Deposit for the 2013 Distribution will be in Apr 13.  The Secretary submitted the 2013 CFC application on 7 Mar 13.

C.  VA Connection (Bob Corsi):  Bob provided a list of 16 volunteers with 3 additional volunteers on the waiting list.    The VA volunteers have been included on the on-site 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 pancake breakfast on Sunday, 17 Feb 13, was received very well after the two Catholic Masses with over 100 people attending.  The amounts of fruit and sausages on the material list were short and need to be increased for the next breakfast.  Attendees donated $694.07 and after expenses of  $121.03, there was a net gain of $573.04.

G.  2013 Deployment:  Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C., provided the orientation details for Phillips Family’s home floor plan on an old 2007 plan.  The Construction Director will send the Phillips floor plan, based on the 2011 plan.  The on-site Crew List now has 30 volunteers (25 men and 5 women).  The Construction Director indicated there are still questions about locating the HWH in the crawl space and the type of Heating and A/C system that will be installed.  Harry Wallace said that a “wall unit” may have to be installed for heating and air conditioning rather than the preferred central air system installed in the crawl space for the 2012 home.  Harry has started the septic system this week.

H.  IRS Forms:  The Treasurer completed the IRS Form 990EZ for submission by the Secretary.

7.  New Business:

A.  Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road:  Picking up trash on 25th Street was set for 9 AM, Sat, 27 Apr 13.

B.  Good Shepherd Outreach Fund:  Harry Wallace requested an advanced payment of $15,000 for the preliminary work on the Phillips Family home.  The Treasurer wrote a Fidelity check which the Secretary will mail on Thursday.

8.  The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM.  The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 10 Apr 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

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