14 November 2007
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
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.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included: <!–break–>
Vicki Edwards
Ken Zeiger
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Ron Strawn
Marcel Moreau
Donna Vogt
Kathi Narlock
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 October 2007, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status as of 31 Oct 07: Great Western Checking: $1,661.86; Fidelity Money Market: $21,757.55; Progress on 2008 Fundraising Goal: 8.0%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White was out-of-town, so the Secretary 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. Outback Raffle: The raffle brought in donations totaling $1,127.05, compared to $1,263.00 in 2006. The results from drawing on 17 Oct 07, were: 1st Prize: Ivonne Wittig; 2nd Prize: Richard Borkevec; 3rd Prize: Susan Schnelker. The Bellevue Leader of 24 Oct 07, included to a photo and caption on the drawing. The Secretary sent a thank you letter to Tom Powell, the Outback manager. Donna Vogt volunteered to head up the raffle in 2008. For lessons learned, Donna suggested that we sell raffle tickets on the two weekends before the drawing and that two different locations be tried rather than the Bellevue Wal-Mart.
C. Wal-Mart Donation: President Vicki Edwards suggested that we contact the Wal-Mart near our work site such as the store in Somerset, KY.
D. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 08: Ron Strawn indicated that Sharon would head up this event again this year.
E. Al Can Recycling: Two attendees brought cans.
F. St. Columbkile Church “Reruns R Fun” Grant (Trish 291-1468): Based on the Trish’s initial offer made to Vice-President Ken Zeiger and Marcel Moreau at Wal-Mart on 14 Oct 07, the Secretary provided Trish with all requested information, including the Crew’s address, phone number and our IRS 501(c)(3) FEN for a promised grant of $1,000. During a follow-up call on 4 Nov 07, Trish indicated that the grant would be increased to $1,500, because of her many volunteer hours at the “Reruns R Fun” garage sale events. Trish indicated that no additional information is needed from the Crew and she would check on the issuance of the grant check.
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 $176.12 was received on 18 Oct 07. The Secretary indicated that he received an inquiry from an OPPD employee and Offutt Chapel parishioner who wants to give to the Crew through the United Way of Midlands.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob indicated that the collection for the Crew at the Church of the Nativity of Burke, VA, would be held on 12-13 Jan 08.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew (new)): Webmaster Sarah Edwards has changed the website address.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary reported a new mailing address and home phone number.
F. 2007 Deployment, 7-20 Jun 07: The Construction Director is still trying to get Sister Nancy to agree on the correct amount of the gift money of $3,722 for the Bledsoe Family.
G. 2008 Offutt Chapel Designated Offering, 9-10 Feb 08: At the last Offutt Catholic Parish Council Meeting, the Secretary was told that the free pancake breakfast on Sun, 3 Feb 08, a week before the designated offering, was a “conflict of interest,” according to the Legal Office and the Wing Chaplain, and could not be held. They prefer a free breakfast as a “thank you” event in Jun 08, after we return from our deployment. Father Dennis DeGuzman said we could do an announcement on the designated offering at the Masses on 3 Feb 08; however, the announcement must be submitted for review. The Secretary speculated that the announcement will be subject to review by not only Father Dennis but also the Wing Chaplain and Legal Office. Regulations require that the designated offering be announced at the Chapels two weeks before the offering.
H. 2008 Annual Report to Donors: The Secretary will be updating this report for handouts by Feb 08. A reduced number of handouts will be ordered this year.
I. 2008 Deployment (4-18 Jun 08): The Construction Director passed around the onsite crew list. Vice-President Ken Zeiger presented bills to the Treasurer for the deployment trailer registration and insurance and a palm nailer. Vice-President Ken Zeiger proposed a revised method for ceiling texturing which would apply diluted joint compound with a ¾-inch paint roller and a double ceiling brush.
J. Board Election, Wed, 12 Dec 07: All Board incumbents volunteered for another two-year term, from 1 Jan 08 thru 31 Dec 09. The following slate of officers was presented: President: Vicki Edwards; Vice-President: Ken Zeiger; Secretary: George Ziska, Jr.; Treasurer: Janelle Smith; Finance Director: Mark White; Construction Director: George Ziska, Jr.
7. New Business:
A. Change Crew Banner: The Secretary indicated that the banner needs to change “Offutt AFB” to Bellevue. The Board requested that the Secretary get an estimate for a new banner.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for 8 PM, Wed, 12 Dec 07, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary