14 January 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 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.
Ron Strawn
George Cawl
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 10 December 2015, 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. Cans for 2 X 4’s: With the Can Pac recycling facility closed on Chandler Road, the Secretary needs to locate another place for recycling Al cans.
B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, 9-10 Jan 2016: Bob Corsi reported an initial offering of $29,202.43, which could grow to $40,000.
C. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 2016: Sharon Strawn made reservations for 1:30 PM, Sat, 12 Mar 16, at Leopard Lanes. Eight bowler pledge sheets were distributed and Secretary is trying to contact the Laski Family for additional bowlers.
D. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, 10 Jan 2016: The Chapel accountant reported an offering amount of $1,965.45.
E. 2016 Financial Plan: After receiving additional donations, include the large estate gift from VA, 149.7% of the $55,000 goal has been raised.
F. Offutt Air Show, 30-31 Jul 16: No new developments.
G. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates made. Board members received an updated copy of the roster.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: No new developments.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob has provided a list of 19 VA volunteers with varying arrival and departures to support the building of 2 homes.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Updated “Contact Us“ section with the list of new Board members..
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Two volunteers (Gary and Corey) will be coming from CO for the Siding Crew.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The pancake breakfast with the Confirmation students at Capehart Chapel will be held from 7 AM to 12:30 PM, Sun, 14 Feb 16. Now only four (4) Crew members have volunteered to work this event. Confirmation students will be requested to provide baked goods. George and Ron will be making a commissary run for supplies at 9 AM, Sat, 13 Feb 16. The Secretary will ensure that we have access to the Chapel at 7 AM on 14 Feb 16.
G. 2016 Deployment (work starts on 2 Jun 16): Harry Wallace, our Good Shepherd Chapel point-of-contact, identified the Hoyt and Regina Gibson Family to receive the 2nd home for this year‘s deployment. The Gibson Family currently live in old house in Whitley City. Floor plans for the Moore and Gibson homes will both be 3-BR’s but with different orientations. Currently, 32 volunteers (28 men and 4 women) have been identified for this year’s deployment. The Crew list was passed around for review.
H. Annual Letter to Donors: The Secretary had 75 copies printed at the UPS Store at a cost of $16.20.
I. Build 2nd Home in June 2016 with anticipated $76K Estate Gift from VA: Per the request of Harry Wallace, advance payments of $20,000 for each of the 2 homes were sent the Good Shepherd Chapel Outreach and received by Kay Morrow on 12 Jan 16. The estate gift from Nora Sinclitico of VA of $76,844.26 and $740.00 in regular collections was received on 12 Jan 16, from the Church of the Nativity of Burke, VA . Expenses for each home will be maintained separately for historical purposes.
7. New Business:
A. 2015 IRS Forms: The Secretary will provide the Treasurer with IRS Form 990-EZ, which is due on 15 May 16, and list of major contributors.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:34 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7 PM, Thursday, 11 Feb 16, at 9803 S.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary