13 August 2008
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:
Vicki Edwards, Ken Zeiger, George Ziska, Jr., Mark White, Ron Strawn, Kathi Narlock, Donna Vogt
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 July 2008, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Based on the report provided by Treasurer Janelle Smith, prior to the meeting, the following status, as of 31 Jul 08, was provided: Great Western Checking: $6,165.72; Fidelity Money Market: $21,423.57; Progress on 2009 $42,000 Fundraising Goal: 0.23%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Mark White presented the 2009 Fundraising Strategy which identified efforts to raise the $42,000 for next year’s home. The following items were discussed:
A. Wells Fargo Bank Grant Request for $1,000: Finance Director Mark White will resubmit this grant request for an answer in Jan 09.
B. Al Can Recycling: Three attendees brought cans.
C. Rosenblatt Concession Stand: A Centerplate check for $145.98 was received on 18 Jul 08, for our work at Portable Beer Stand No. 1 at the 4 Jul Royals game. Note the commission from portable beer stands is only 6.5% compared to 9.5% for Stand No. 10. Four (4) volunteers worked Portable Beer Stand No. 2 and 6 for the 18 Jul Royals game with an attendance of 12,874, total sales of $2,528.00 ($792 + $1.736) and tips of $26.00 received. A Centerplate check for $152.35 was received on 1 Aug 08.
D. KY Sponsor: Wal-Mart (TN & KY): President Vicki Edwards provided Mark with an application for the Oneida and Somerset, KY stores.
E. Offutt Air Show, Sat 16 Aug 08: The list of volunteers, previously submitted on 24 Jul 08, was revised and included 10 volunteers. Show time is 7:15 AM for the Dog Tag Stand. We will be wearing Crew shirts and hats.
F. Outback Raffle: Donna Vogt will head up this effort. Raffle tickets, dates and locations for selling tickets and the October raffle drawing date will be available at the next meeting.
G. Gas Raffle: Mark has moved this event to May 09.
H. Base Chapel Appreciation Breakfast: The Secretary will work on getting a date at the Chapels for this event to promote our mission.
I. Other Ideas: The Secretary recommended requesting a donation from the local Knights of Columbus. Mark will consider this request if the fundraising plan falls short in the spring time.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The roster was passed around for updating. A current roster was provided to Board members.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: A distribution check for $197.59 was received on 19 Jul 08.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): The Secretary provided Bob with cost information on the 2008 home costs and a 2009 crew list.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): 2008 deployment photos still need to be put on the website.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary plans to donate the cost of two roof fall kits ($361.45) plus a $1,000.
F. 2008 Deployment (5-18 Jun 08): Based on Rollins home costs received from Sister Nancy, as of 31 Jul 08, the Construction Director indicated that an excess of $1,123.36, was paid.
G. 2009 Deployment (4-17 Jun 09): The Construction Director passed around crew list. The following floor plan changes are being considered: (1) linen closet at the interior end of the MBR closet; (2) increasing the length of the bath and utility from 8 to 9 feet; (3) increasing kitchen cabinets slightly; (4) install a ventless range hood or microwave/ventless exhaust combo over the range; (5) develop a electrical floor plan for the electrical subcontractor. Vice-President Ken Zeiger reports that the excessive tire wear on the trailer can be avoid by increasing the tire pressure from 35 to 50 lb. A new tire and rim will need to be purchased. The Board approved the purchase of a small chest freezer for $165 in March 2009, for storing deployment food.
7. New Business:
A. Adopt-A-Road: Trash pick up on 25th Street was scheduled for Sat, 20 Sep 08, at 9 AM.
B. Guidestar Website ( http://www.guidestar.org ): The Secretary updated Crew info on this website for nonprofit groups.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:53 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 10 Sep 08, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary