12 December 2007
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 8:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 4 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board existed. A quorum of the active General Membership also existed. <!–break–>
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards Ken Zeiger George Ziska, Jr. Mark White Ron Strawn
Donna Vogt Ed Donohoe
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 14 November 2007, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith was not present to provide a status.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White provided the following status:
A. Wells Fargo Bank Grant Request for $500: The next deadline for this request is 1 Feb 08. No new developments to report.
B. Wal-Mart Donation: Per President Vicki Edwards’ previous suggestion, this item will become our KY sponsor in the financial plan. The Wal-Mart in Somerset, KY will be contacted.
C. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 08: No new developments.
D. Al Can Recycling: Two attendees brought cans.
E. St. Columbkile Church “Reruns R Fun” Grant (Trish 291-1468): Based on a phone call from Anna Sortino (339-4049) on 11 Dec 07, the Secretary indicated that donation has been increased to $2,000, because Trish put in the most volunteer hours. The Secretary again provided the Crew’s mailing address and IRS 501(c)(3) FEN and, in addition, our website address. Anna indicated that the check would be mailed on 11 Dec 07. This donation will become the local sponsor in the financial plan.
F. Rosenblatt Concession Stand: Ed Donohoe will provide the dates for the two NU vs. Creighton baseball games.
G. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The roster was passed around for updating.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: A 2007 distribution check for $303.45 was received on 17 Nov 07.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): The collection for the Crew at the Church of the Nativity of Burke, VA, is set for the weekend of 12-13 Jan 08.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. 2007 Deployment, 7-20 Jun 07: The Construction Director has got Sister Nancy to agree on the correct amount of $3,722 for the gift money given to the Bledsoe Family. Sister Nancy indicated that the Bledsoes would buy beds for the boys and living room furniture with the left over gift money.
G. 2008 Offutt Chapel Designated Offering, 9-10 Feb 08: The offering will be held at all Catholic Masses and the 9 and 11 AM Protestant services.
H. 2008 Annual Report to Donors: The Secretary will work on a draft report for the next meeting with printing date in Feb 08.
I. 2008 Deployment (4-18 Jun 08): The Construction Director passed around the onsite crew list. The Construction Director will be sending a copy of the crew list to Bob Corsi in Virginia. Based on recent discussions with Lumber King in Whitley City, the Construction Director is recommended that we use 5/8-in (5 ply) CDX plywood for the roof sheathing rather than ½-in (3 ply) CDX plywood at additional cost of $2.70 per sheet for 50 sheets. In addition, the Construction Director recommends for roof lateral support that 2-foot metal truss spacers be installed on both sides near the peak and between the interior middle members of the main and porch roof trusses. Ninety-eight spacers, at a cost of $1.89 each, can be ordered from Lumber King.
J. Board Election, Wed, 12 Dec 07: The following Board members were unanimously re-elected to two-year terms, running from 1 Jan 08 thru 31 Dec 09: President: Vicki Edwards; Vice-President: Ken Zeiger; Secretary: George Ziska, Jr.; Treasurer: Janelle Smith; Finance Director: Mark White; Construction Director: George Ziska, Jr.
K. Change Crew Banner: The Secretary indicated that Rapid Graphics and Signs can change “Offutt AFB” to Bellevue on the current banner at a cost of $25.00. The Board approved getting the banner modified.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for 8 PM, Wed, 9 Jan 08, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary