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