4 June 2008
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 8:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 3 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board existed.
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2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards George Ziska, Jr. Janelle Smith Ron Strawn Kathi Narlock
Donna Vogt
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 14 May 2008, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 31 Mar 08: Great Western Checking: $7,918.44; Fidelity Money Market: $51,900.07; Progress on 2008 $35,000 goal: 117.5%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Wells Fargo Bank Grant Request for $1,000: Finance Director Mark White was not present to discuss the resubmission of the grant request.
B. Al Can Recycling: Two attendees brought cans.
C. Rosenblatt Concession Stand: A Centerplate check for $404.70 was received on 30 May 08, for our work at the 23 Apr NU-CU game. Still await the check from the 13 May NU-CU game. Three (3) volunteers have been identified for working the 4 Jul Royals game and fireworks but 2 to 3 more volunteers are still needed.
D. 2009 Financial Plan Philosophy: This item was not discussed due to Finance Director Mark White’s absence.
E. KY Sponsor: Wal-Mart, Somerset, KY (2009 Plan): President Vicki Edwards will discuss a possible donation with the store manager.
F. Offutt Air Show, Sat 16 Aug 08: We now have 10 to 11 volunteers identified.
G. Other Ideas: By email, Vice-President Ken Zeiger proposed a $400 gas raffle.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The roster was passed around for updating. The Secretary reported the roster was reduced from 5 to 4 pages by removing long time inactive members.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: A distribution check for $305.64 was received on 28 May 08.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary is now not shipping the 100-lb box of tools.
F. 2008 Deployment (5-18 Jun 08): The Construction Director reported that the subfloor for the Rollins home has been completed. The Construction Director indicated that Plumber Rick Stephens proposed that he be allowed to erect the 2 X 6 utility wall between the Bath and the Utility Room before we arrive in order to complete the plumbing rough-in and meet the Monday inspection deadline. Although the erecting the 2 X 6 utility wall first will cause some framing problems, the Construction Director concurred with the plumber’s suggestion. There was some discussion about the route to Whitley City, KY. Vice-President Ken Zeiger previously indicated that he was planning to take the route thru Evansville, IN, whereas the President and Construction Director will be going thru Louisville, KY.
G. Special Donor List: In addition to the frame for the donor list, the Secretary has obtained the frame with matte for Crew signatures and a 5 X 7 photo to be given to the Rollins Family.
H. Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road: The new contract from 1 Jul 08 thru 30 Jun 11, has been received.
7. New Business:
A. IRS Inquiry: The Secretary provided Treasurer Janelle Smith with a letter from the IRS for failing to certify that Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors was not required (since we have no donors over $5,000 and we have met the public support requirement). Janelle will correct this oversight.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 9 Jul 08, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary