August 2015 Minutes

 2015 Minutes
Aug 182017
 

11 August 2015
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. Only 2 of 5
directors were present, so a quorum of the Board did not exist. An informal meeting continued.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Ron Strawn
Kathi Narlock
George Cawl

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2015, will be reviewed at the next meeting when there is a quorum.

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

5. Finance Director’s Report: With the Finance Director position vacant, the Secretary brought up the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: One attendee brought cans.
B. Dinner and Movie Raffle, Oct-Nov 15: A discussion ensued and eliminating the movie from the prizes was
considered. Ron Strawn volunteered to talk to the Pizza Ranch of Papillion, NE, about donating the three prizes similar
to the total amount of recent years ($275 to $280). We need to finalize to this fundraiser at the next meeting so the raffle
tickets can be printed and the sales can begin.
C. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, Jan 16: No new developments.
D. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 16: No new developments.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Apr 16: The Secretary sent an email requesting consideration for an
offering to Pastoral Assistant Peggy Hoffman on 11 Aug 15.
F. 2016 Financial Plan: The Secretary presented a possible plan but it falls short of our 2016 Fundraising Goal of
$55,000, due, in part, to losing the two fundraisers of the Offutt Air Show and the Combined Federal Campaign. The
possible Plan included:
(1) Dinner and a Movie Raffle: $1,000
(2) Church of the Nativity: $42,000
(3) Bowl-a-thon: $3,000
(4) Offutt Catholic Chapel: $2,000
Total: $48,000
G. Other Ideas: We need ideas for other fundraisers and improving our current ones.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates were made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 2nd Automatic Quarterly Bank Deposit of $1,269.56 for the 2015 Distribution
was received on 31 Jul 15. The letter to past CFC donors was again reviewed and slightly modified. The Secretary will
get the letters out to the 15 previous CFC donors before the end of Aug 15.
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: In an email on 11 Aug 15, to the Offutt Catholic Chapel Pastoral Assistant
Peggy Hoffman, the Secretary requested the Crew again work with this year’s Confirmation Class on providing a pancake
breakfast in Feb 16, the Offutt Catholic Chapel.
G. 2016 Deployment (works starts on Thurs 2 Jun 16): The Construction Director determined that the retail cost of
materials to install rain gutters was $350 (compared to a $450 contract cost), in addition, there could be a possible conflict
between the Siding Crew installing the vinyl utility finish trim before the gutter apron on the roof edge which could hold
up the Roofing Crew. The Construction Director suggested and Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C.
concurred, that we keep things the same, as in previous years, where the Type “D” roof edge is installed all around the
roof and a contractor comes later to install the rain gutters.
H. Insurance Waiver to Offutt AFB: Request was submitted on 25 Feb 15, but still no word has still been received
back.
I. Finance Director Vacancy: No volunteer has stepped forward yet. The Secretary again emphasized the
importance of filling this position for the upcoming 2016 fundraising season.

7. New Business: None.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Tues, 8 Sep 15, at 9803 S. 21st
Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

July 2015 Minutes

 2015 Minutes
Aug 182017
 

14 July 2015
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 3 of 4
directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Kathi Narlock
Ron Strawn

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 May 15, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status to the Secretary: Great Western
Checking Account: $21,871.88; Fidelity Money Market: $44, 209.92; Progress on 2015 Fundraising Goal: 118.8%
(When 2015 Deployment expenses are added back in.)

5. Finance Director’s Report: With the Finance Director position vacate, the Secretary discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: The current Al can price is only at $0.25 per lb. Ron Strawn mentioned that you can get a
$0.05 per lb coupon by going online to Can-Pak.
B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, Jan 16: No new developments.
C. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 16: Ron Strawn thought his wife would be willing run this event again.
D. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Apr 16: The Secretary will request that the Crew be considered for
an offering next year.
E. Other Ideas: Possible candidates to fill the vacant Finance Director position were discussed.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: With the denial of the Crew’s 2015 application, Vice-President Marcel Moreau
read a draft letter to be sent to past CFC donors in August 2015, explaining that the Crew is not longer with in the CFC
and the benefits of donating directly to the Crew where a 100% of the donations would go to our cause. All present
thought the letter was good and Marcel will email a copy of the letter to the Secretary for action.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob sent the consolidated 2015 deployment disc with over 600 photos.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Kathi selected 65 photos from the consolidated disc for the website.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Secretary will again try to schedule pancake breakfast with Offutt AFB
Catholic Confirmation students in Feb 16.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The Crew paid a total for $43,000 to the Good Shepherd Chapel and
nearly $51,000 overall for the Corder home. The Corder Family moved in on Friday, 19 June 2105. A 4-year
comparison of home costs was reviewed. The Lowe’s kitchen cabinet order was missing one 15 X 30 wall cabinet which
was scheduled to arrive after the Finish Crew left the site and, in addition, all the door fronts have to changed because the
previous design has been discontinued. Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C., will handle correcting the
kitchen cabinets. The onsite crew list included 27 volunteers (24 men and 3 women) with a by state volunteer tally of:
NE: 6; VA: 15; OH: 1; FL: 1; MD: 1; AL: 1; CO: 2. No changes were recommended to the Personal Items to
Bring List. Five drivers were paid a total of $1,393.82, which was a nearly $800 drop in gas costs from last year due to a
lower price per gallon prices. Berthing at St. Joe’s Inn cost $1,800 for 23 one-week stays and 4 two-week stays. Food
costs in costs increased to almost $1,600, since now the Crew is responsible for the catering of the first evening meal.
The Crew bought a full line of appliances for the Corder Family from Lowe’s in Somerset, including a washer and a
dryer, a stove, and a refrigerator at a total cost of $2,062.50. VA bought beds from Hometown Furniture. For lessons
learned, the roof trusses will now be clamped down in the center before being attached so drywall ceiling unevenness is
avoided.
H. Insurance Waiver to Offutt AFB: Request was submitted on 25 Feb 15, but still no word has still been received
back.
I. Finance Director Vacancy: The Secretary emphasized the importance of filling this position for the upcoming
2016 fundraising season.

7. New Business:
A. Trailer Repairs: The Construction Director reviewed just over $1,000 in repairs needed on the trailer, after
returning from the deployment, including new tires, repacking the wheel bearings, re-securing the wheel fenders, checking
the brakes, ensuring the breakaway system is in work order and adding a rapid jack.
B. 2016 Deployment: The Crew currently planning to start work a day earlier on Thurs, 2 Jun 16, to allow for 9-
hour workdays and more flexibility, in case of rain, before the Monday rough-in inspections. The Secretary has been
reservations with Jim Barney, the St. Joe’s Inn Landlord, for Wed, 1 Jun to Wed, 15 Jun 16. The Construction Director
will be making catering reservations with Preston’s Steakhouse in Oneida, TN (423-569-4158), for the first evening meal
on Wed, 1 Jun 16. The Construction Director was considering an additional tasking for the Siding Crew to install the
rain gutters and downspouts; however, the initial material cost at Lowe’s is $350 compared to $450 for Harry Wallace to
have a local contractor do the work.
C. 2016 Fundraising Goal: Based on spending nearly $51,000, for materials and logistics on the 2015 Deployment
and to allow for installing a possible new septic tank system, the Construction Director recommended setting a goal of
raising $55,000 for the 2016, which the Board approved.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Tues, 11 Aug 15, at 9803 S. 21st
Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

April 2015 Minutes

 2015 Minutes
Aug 182017
 

14 April 2015
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. Only
Although 2 of 5 directors were present, so a quorum of the Board did not exist. An informal meeting continued.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Ron Strawn
Kathi Narlock
George Cawl

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2015, will be reviewed at the next meeting when there is a quorum.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status by email, as of 31 Mar 15: Great Western
Checking: $9,751.01; Fidelity Money Market: $59,208.17; Progress on 2015 $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 16.9%

5. Finance Director’s Report: With departure of Finance Director Stu Martin from the Board, the Secretary discussed the
following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Turn-in on 11 Feb 15: 44 lb X $0.40/lb = $17.60
B. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering: The Secretary requested Bob Corsi to update the
previous projection of $31,772.
C. Bowl-a-thon, 17 Mar 15, Leopard Lanes: With the turn in of the last pledges, the total revenue received is
$2,881.00 (a new record).
D. 2015 CFC Distribution: $3,513.87.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering is set for Sun, 19 Apr 15.
F. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: New NE Volunteer George Cawl was added to the roster.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: With the 4th and last deposit on the 2014 Distribution of $783.72, received on 30
Mar 15, the shrinkage is $568.73 from the original quoted amount of $3,251.00. With the 2015 Distribution of
$3,513.87, the first deposit of $86.13, was received on 31 Mar 15. The 2015 CFC application was submitted on 25
Mar 15. A donation of $238.02 was received on 10 Apr 15, from CFCNCA 0990, Bethesda, MD.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob’s list includes 16 volunteers and 2 alternates.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Only 2 volunteers are coming from CO.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Pancake Breakfast on Sun, 15 Feb 15, in the Capehart Chapel Annex had
an attendance of about 300 and netted $917.53 (= $1,122 – $204.47). Msgr. Mark Rowan’s promotion was a major
factor in the attendance and revenue.
G. 2014 Deployment (works starts on 5 Jun 15: Harry Wallace reported the completion of the Corder Family home
foundation on 9 Apr 15. The onsite crew includes 27 volunteers (24 men and 3 women). The Construction Director
will make reservations for 2 rooms at the Baymont Inn & Suites, Evansville, IN, for the mid-point stopover.
President Vicki Edwards plans to find a white, over-the-stove microwave by the next meeting.
H. IRS Forms: Treasurer will submit he IRS Form 990-EZ to the IRS before the 15 May 15 deadline.
I. Adopt-A-Road: The start of trash pick up on Sat, 15 Apr 15, was changed from 9 to 8:30 AM. Marcel and Debbe
Moreau will pick up trash on the West side of 25th Street from Capehart Chapel to Little Caesar’s on Thurs,
23 Apr 15.

7. New Business:
A. The Private Organization Annual Review/Revalidation was submitted to the Offutt AFB 55 FSS/FSR on
25 Feb 15.
B. The annual insurance waiver request was submitted to Offutt AFB on 25 Feb 15.
C. Finance Director Board Vacancy: With departure of Stu Martin to Tampa in early Apr 15, the Board is looking
for a volunteer to complete his term thru 31 Dec 15.
D. Advanced Payment on the Corder Home: On 9 Apr 15, Harry Wallace of the Good Shepherd Chapel requested an
advanced payment of $15,000.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:34 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Tues, 12 May 14, at 9803 S. 21st
Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

February 2015 Minutes

 2015 Minutes
Aug 182017
 

10 February 2015
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

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

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Stu Martin
Ron Strawn
Kathi Narlock

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

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status by email: Great Western Checking
Account: $7,920.66; Fidelity Money Market: $59, 207.72; Progress on 2015 Fundraising Goal: 9.1%

5. Finance Director’s Report: The Finance Director Stu Martin discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Attendees brought cans.
B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 15: No new developments from
Bob Corsi reporting the initial offering total of $31,772.
C. Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, 7 Mar 15, Leopard Lanes: We are still set with 13 bowlers. The Secretary
requested that the Finance Director not to make a deposit of pledges collected since the info is
needed for thank you letters.
D. 2015 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 15.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering is set for Sun, 19 Apr 15.
F. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: No new developments.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob provided a list of 16 volunteers with 3 alternates.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary identified 3 volunteers.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Six Crew members volunteered to assist with the breakfast.
Await the number of volunteers from the Confirmation Class. Ron and the Secretary will make a Commissary run
for supplies on Sat, 14 Feb 15, at 8 AM.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The onsite crew list has 28 volunteers (25 men and 3
women). The Construction Director has completed plans and the subcontractor work descriptions
and is reviewing the material lists. The Carpool Plan has 3 vehicles. The President will begin
looking at the purchase of a white over-the-stove microwave.
H. 2014 IRS Forms: No new developments.

7. New Business:
A. Adopt-A-Road: The pickup of trash on 25th Street was set for 9 AM, Sat, 25 Apr 15.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:26 PM. With the Secretary out-of-town in Mar 15, the next
meeting was set for 7 PM, Tues, 14 Apr 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

January 2015 Minutes

 2015 Minutes
Aug 182017
 

14 January 2015
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 7:04 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 5 of 5
directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Stu Martin
Ron Strawn

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 Dec 14, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status: Great Western Checking Account:
$7,499.76; Fidelity Money Market: $59, 207.22; Progress on 2015 Fundraising Goal: 8.3%

5. Finance Director’s Report: The Finance Director Stu Martin discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 15: Bob Corsi, our VA POC, reported an initial
offering total of $31,772.
D. Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, 7 Mar 15, Leopard Lanes: Currently we have 13 bowlers signed up. Pledge sheets were
passed out to the bowlers. Since the Secretary will be out-of-town, Stu will act as Coordinator for this event.
E. 2015 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 15.
F. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering is set for Sun, 19 Apr 15.
G. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: Updated the mailing address of Corey Cinabro.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: Received the 2015 application which is due on 1 Apr 15.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Webmaster Kathi Narlock completed the annual website renewal.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Ron Strawn bought 15 lbs of bacon at Commissary and was reimbursed
$37.01, by the Treasurer. The Secretary emailed Confirmation Teacher Barbara Laporte who has mentioned this
upcoming event to her students. Six Crew members volunteered to assist with the breakfast. Ron and the Secretary will
make a Commissary run on Sat, 14 Feb 15, for supplies.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The Corder Family approved the floor plan.
I. Update of Annual Letter to Donors: A total of 75 copies were printed at UPS, at cost of $18.59.

7. New Business:
A. 2014 IRS Forms: The Secretary provided the following forms to the Treasurer: (1) Major Contributors List;
(2) IRS Form 990 for the CFC application which is due on 1 Apr 15; (3) IRS Form 990-EZ which is due to the IRS by
15 May 15.
B. Nonprofit Corporation Biennial Report: The Secretary submitted this required report to the NE Secretary of
State on 6 Jan 15, with a $23 fee. This report includes the names and addresses of the Board members.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Tues, 10 Feb 15, at 9803 S. 21st
Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

August 2016 Minutes

 Minutes
Oct 302016
 

11 August 2016 

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.
  1. Attendance at the Meeting included:

Vicki Edwards

Marcel Moreau

George Ziska, Jr.

Janelle Smith

Ron Strawn

  1. The minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2016, were approved.
  1. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 31 Jul 16:  Great Western Checking Account:  $61,909.96;  Fidelity Money Market Account:  $24,220.28.
  1. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
    1. Cans for 2 X 4’s:  The Secretary turned in 40 lb of Al cans on 9 Aug 16 and $12 was received.
    2. Offutt Air Show, Sat, 30 Jul 16:  Ten volunteers worked 10 hours.  Await our share of the profits.
    3. Dinner Raffle(Oct-Nov 16):  Ron still needs to get over to the Papillion Pizza Ranch to see whether they will again donate $300 in gift certificates.  We agreed on the $5 donation ticket price and raffle prizes of:  1st:  $150; 2nd: $100 and 3rd:  $50.
    4. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering:  To be scheduled for Jan 17.
    5. Bowl-a-thon:  To be scheduled in Mar 17.
    6. Offutt Catholic Chapel Offering:  To be requested by the Secretary.
    7. Combined Federal Campaign:  Results to be known in Mar 17.
    8. 2017 Financial Plan:  Received a $100 donation toward the 2017 home.
    9. Other Ideas:  None.
  1. Old Business:
    1. Update of Membership Roster:  No changes made.
    2. 2016 Combined Federal Campaign Indiana, Kentucky, Southwest Ohio Drive:  Alisha of the CFC confirmed that having the Good Shepherd Chapel as the service address and Crew’s NE office for receiving CFC revenue satisfied the upper levels of the CFC and the Crew is definitely in the Fall CFC Drive.
    3. VA Connection (Bob Corsi):  No new developments.
    4. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ):  The photo disc for the 2016 deployment has arrived and the President will get her copy to the Webmaster.
    5.   Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper):  No new developments.
    6. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue:  The Secretary is planning to do another Pancake Breakfast with the Offutt Catholic Chapel Confirmation Class, with a tentative date of Sun, 19 Feb 17.  Await the start of the Confirmation Class this Fall before putting in a request for this event.
    7. 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): Harry has started on-site work for the Yancey house.  Harry’s goal is complete the septic system and house foundation before Winter.  On 2 Aug 16, the Owner approved the floor plan.  Since we still have one quillow left over for a young boy, Janelle will ask her mother to make a quillow for the 5-year old girl of the Yancey Family.
  1. New Business:
    1. Adopt-A-Road:  Sat, 17 Sep 16, was tentatively chosen for picking up trash on 25th Street.
    2. Audit of CY 2016 Accounting Books:  With revenues in CY 2016 exceeding $100,000, the CFC will require that an audit of our books be available for possible submission.  President Vicki Edwards will consult a friend who is CPA for possibly doing this audit in the Jan-Feb 2017 timeframe.
    3. 2017 Advance Payment:  Per Harry Wallace‘s request, a $20,000 advance payment was sent on 29 Jul 16 for completing the septic system and foundation on the 2017 home.  By email, Harry confirmed the receipt of the advance payment on 5 Aug 16.  Harry will install the sub floor next May.
  1. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7 PM, Thursday, 8 Sep 16, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

September 2016 Minutes

 Minutes
Oct 302016
 

8 September 2016

 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.
  1. Attendance at the Meeting included:

Marcel Moreau

George Ziska, Jr.

Janelle Smith

Ron Strawn

George Cawl

Mark White

  1. The minutes of the meeting held on 11 August 2016, were approved.
  1. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 31 Jul 16:  Great Western Checking Account:  $41,689.74;  Fidelity Money Market Account:  $24,222.58.
  1. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
    1. Cans for 2 X 4’s:  No new developments.
    2. Offutt Air Show, Sat, 30 Jul 16:  The Secretary picked up the share check of $1,350 on 7 Sep 16, which is the 5th  highest of amount of 17 Air Shows worked.  The average amount received is $975.39 and highest amount received is $1,800.
    3. Dinner Raffle(Oct-Nov 16):  Ron indicated that the Papillion Pizza Ranch will again provide $300 in gift certificates.  The Secretary requested Donna Vogt to print 300 raffle tickets on 31 Aug 16.
    4. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering:  To be scheduled for Jan 17.
    5. Bowl-a-thon:  To be scheduled in Mar 17.
    6. Offutt Catholic Chapel Offering:  On 15 Aug 16, the Secretary requested consideration by the Chapel (Peggy Hoffman) for a designated offering.
    7. Combined Federal Campaign:  Results to be known in Mar 17.
    8. 2017 Financial Plan:  With public donations and the Air Show revenue, the Crew now stands at 2.5 % of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
    9. Other Ideas:  None.
  1. Old Business:
    1. Update of Membership Roster:  No changes made.
    2. 2016 Combined Federal Campaign Indiana, Kentucky, Southwest Ohio Drive:  Alisha Hillner of the CFC indicated that major changes for the 2017 application are coming and will be discussed further later in these minutes.
    3. VA Connection (Bob Corsi):  No new developments.
    4. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ):  Kathi Narlock added the 2016 deployment photos to the website.
    5. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper):  Gary is still undecided about making the 2017 Deployment due to his health.  Corey will be coming and previous volunteers Jim Magill and Beth Collins are considering coming.
    6. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue:  In the upcoming month, the Secretary will inquire whether the Offutt Catholic Chapel Confirmation Class is interested in helping with a Pancake Breakfast on Sun, 19 Feb 17.
    7. 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): Harry has completed the Yancey house foundation and septic system.
    8. Adopt-A-Road:  Trash pick up on 25th Street was set for 9 AM, Sat, 17 Sep 16.  An email inquiry after the meeting, indicated that 4 volunteers can make this event.
    9. Audit of CY 2016 Accounting Books:  A CPA has not been located yet for the audit of the accounting books which is needed for the 2017 CFC Application due our CY 16 income being over $100K.  As mentioned above, the CFC will be issuing major changes on 1 Oct 16, which will affect the 2017 CFC application, including:  (1) Assessing application, listing and distribution fees rather than taking overhead fees out of the donations.  (2) Administrative zones will be reduced from 147 to 38 (although the Crew appears to be in similar zone).  (3)  With the Crew’s CY16 annual income in the 100K to 250K range, only a less costly CPA review will be required rather than an audit.  The Secretary recommended that we hold off contacting a CPA until the CFC changes are issued.
  1. New Business: None.
  1. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7 PM, Thursday, 13 Oct 16, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

2017 Deployment Family

 Minutes
Aug 152016
 

In June 2017, the Crew will be building a home for Rebecca Yancey, a widow, and her four children, Amber, 15, Jonny, 12, Allison, 5 and Dawson, 1.  The Yancey  Family is currently living in an old, rundown trailer, near the home we built in 2015.  The new home will be built at 127 Perry Road, Stearns, KY 42647.  Due to the size of the family, we will be building 4-Bedroom/2 Bath home.124

July 2016 Minutes

 Minutes
Aug 152016
 

14 July 2016

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.
  1. Attendance at the Meeting included:

Marcel Moreau

George Ziska, Jr.

Ron Strawn

George Cawl

Kathi Narlock

  1. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 May 2016, were approved.
  1. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the Secretary with the following status, as of 30 Jun 16: Great Western Checking Account:  $63,183.46;  Fidelity Money Market Account:  $24,218.30.
  1. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
    A. Cans for 2 X 4’s:  No new developments.                                                                                                                                                                                           B. 2016 Financial Plan:  Based on total donations received, we raised 234.2% of the $55,000 goal.  Without the estate gift, we raised about $50,000.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           C. For the 4BR/2 Bath home to be built in 2017, the following financial plan was presented:

Air Show:                     $1,600

Dinner Raffle:              $1,400

Church of Nativity:      $42,000

Bowl-a-thon:                $4,000

Offutt Catholic Chapel: $2,000

CFC:                            $3,000

Donations & Misc:       $21,000

Total:  $75,000

D. Offutt Air Show, Sat, 30 Jul 16:  The requirements for the Air Show were reviewed including:  (1) Working in RoRo stands. (2) Designated volunteer parking is North of the BX.  (3) We will be wearing Crew shirts and hats. (4) Sign-up time is 7:15 AM at HR Central which is located inside the ramp gate, North of the new fire station. (5) Volunteer lists to SMSgt Blalock of HR Central ( anthony.blalock@us.af.mil ) and  Base Public Health (Jose.Devora_ramirez@us.af.mil) have been submitted.

E. Dinner Raffle:  This event is planned for Oct and Nov 16 with Pizza Ranch certificates.

F. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering:  To be scheduled for Jan 17.

G. Bowl-a-thon:  To be scheduled in Mar 17.

H. Offutt Catholic Chapel Offering:  To be requested.

I. Combined Federal Campaign:  Results to be known in Mar 17.

  1. Finance Director’s Report (Cont):                                                                                                                                                                                              J.Other Ideas:  None.
  1. Old Business:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A.Update of Membership Roster:  No changes made.

B. 2016 Combined Federal Campaign Indiana, Kentucky, Southwest Ohio Drive:  High levels of the CFC are concerned that our office is not located in KY, and Secretary was requested to provide the address of the Good Shepherd Chapel, our point-of-contact, in McCreary County, KY.

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

D.Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ):  The photo disc for the 2016 deployment is not available yet.  After the disc arrives, the Secretary requested that representative photos be selected for the website, without regard to the two sites.

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

F.Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue:  The Secretary is planning to do another Pancake Breakfast with the Offutt Catholic Chapel Confirmation Class, with a tentative date of Sun, 19 Feb 17.

G.2016 Deployment (work starts on 2 Jun 16): After 15 workdays, Crew deployment work wrapped up on Thurs, 16 Jun 16.   The Gibson Family moved into their new home on Fri, 17 Jun 16 and the Moore Family moved in on Fri, 1 Jul 16.  A total of $53,653.35 was expended on the Moore home and $55,487.64 was expended on the Gibson home.  One of the main reason for the cost difference was that more work was done on the Gibson foundation.  Each family was given the following new appliances:  microwave, stove, refrigerator, washer and  dryer.  The Gibson Family requested and also received a dishwasher.  Lessons learned include:  (1)  The ideal size for the Finish Crew is 6 volunteers.  (2)  Marcel Moreau thought that framing work went too fast and the mistakes affect the siding work.

 

  1. New Business:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         A.2017 Fundraising Goal:  Based on the following calculation for the 4BR/2 Bath home to be built in 2017, the Construction Director proposed a 2017 fundraising goal:  1.3 (288 SF increase) X $50,000 + $5,000 (Add’l Bath) + $5,000 (Septic System) =  $75,000.

B.2017 Deployment (works starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17):  We will be building a 4BR/2 Bath home for Rebecca Yancey (widow) and her four children:  Amber, 15; Jonny, 12; Allison, 5 and Dawson, 1.  The home will be located at 127 Perry Road, Stearns, KY 42647 (South on Highway 27, left on Pigskin Lane and right on Perry Road).  Berthing at St. Joe’s Inn has been previously reserved from 31 May to 16 Jun 17.  Some additional equipment and materials for 2017, include:  Azek for the trim around the windows, 3-ft X 5-ft emergency egress windows for the bedrooms and a commercial food mixer has been purchased to replace a worn-out mixer.  The floor plan has not been finalized but orientation information is still needed.  Using wider roof trusses is being considered for covering the front porch.

C.Crew Shirts:  With the closure of C & C Tailor Shop, the Secretary ordered 12 shirts (1 S, 2 M and 9 L) from JoDon’s at cost of $20 each plus sales tax.

  1. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7 PM, Thursday, 11 Aug 16, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr

Secretary

2016 Offutt Air Show

 Minutes
Jul 222016
 

2016 airshow

UPDATE:

Saturday turned out to be a beautiful day with record numbers of people visiting Offutt Air Force Base. 10 volunteers worked at RoRo’s concessions making hot dogs and funnel cakes. It was a long day but well worth it. The Thunderbirds put on a wonderful show. 

Defenders of Freedom

Offutt Air Force Base Open House

July 30 & 31, 2016

 

Members of the Appalachian Construction Crew will be volunteering on Saturday July 30, 2016.

Come out and see the sights and join the fun.

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