12 March 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.
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2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Mark White
Ron Strawn
Kathleen Narlock
Ed Donohoe
Donna Vogt
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2008, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 29 Feb 08: Great Western Checking: $2,352.20; Fidelity Money Market: $24,565.39; Progress on 2008 $35,000 goal: 14.9%. With the deposit of the Church of Nativity and the Offutt AFB Chapel donations in March, the Treasurer indicated that we are now at 105.8% of our goal.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Wells Fargo Bank Grant Request for $1,000: No new developments. A bank decision is expected by 1 May 08.
B. KY Sponsor: Wal-Mart, Somerset, KY: This effort will be moved to the 2009 Financial Plan. President Vicki Edwards will make contact with the store during our June deployment to explain our cause and get the necessary paperwork to apply for a grant.
C. Bowl-a-thon, 1 Mar 08: A total of $1,806.50 in donations was collected at the meeting with some an additional $35.00 in donations still outstanding.
D. Al Can Recycling: The Secretary turned in 40 lbs. of cans on 18 Feb 08, and received $20.00 for our cause. One attendee brought cans to the meeting.
E. Rosenblatt Concession Stand (Tues, 1 Apr & Tues, 13 May 08): Six volunteers are signed up for the 1 Apr game and we will be working Stand No. 10 with a show time of 3:30 PM. An email reminder will be sent to the 1 Apr volunteers. We have 3 volunteers signed up for the 13 May game and still need 3 more.
F. Offutt Airshow, Sat-Sun, 16-17 Aug 08: Per consensus at the meeting, the Secretary will send an email to the Services Squadron (Pierre F.) requesting that we work on Sat.
G. Offutt Catholic Chapel Bulletin Ad: The Secretary contacted Bill Conroy of Liturgical Publications (1-800-678-4574, Ext. 210; wconroy@4PLi.com ) who indicated that a one block ad on the back of the bulletin would have an annual cost of $292.50 (reduced from $325.00). The Board was in agreement to proceed with the ad for one year. Kathi Narlock will put the ad together to include the following:
Appalachian Construction Crew, Inc.
Over 20 years, building homes for the needy
For more info or to donate to the Crew,
call 292-5274 or visit our website at:
http://accrew.org
“We Build Because You Care”
H. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The roster was passed around for updating.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: Rachel Gillespie of the CFC, indicated that the shrinkage of $511.42 (over 12% of the initial distribution amount of $4,127.56) from the 2007 distribution was correct. The amount of the 2008 CFC distribution is still unknown. The 2008 CFC application has been received and is due on 7 Apr 08. The United Way of Midlands has indicated that the Crew has qualified for the Donor Designation Program for next five years. The amount of the donations from the 2007 United Way Drive is pending.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): A check for $26,853.99 from the Jan collection at the Church of the Nativity in Burke, VA, was received on 29 Feb 08.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary and Corey will be flying into Knoxville, TN, and will need to be picked up on Thur, 5 Jun 08. Ed Donohoe offered to pick Gary and Corey on his way from MS to KY.
F. 2008 Offutt Chapel Designated Offering, 9-10 Feb 08: A check from the Catholic Chapel for $2,977.77 and a check from the Protestant Chapel for $2,563.21 were received on 28 Feb 08.
G. Annual Report to Donors: The Secretary had 200 copies printed at a cost of $25.15 and was reimbursed by the Treasurer.
H. 2008 Deployment (5-18 Jun 08): The Construction Director is still working on the Rollins’ home floor plan and trying to incorporate the kitchen cabinets from Rollins’ existing home which have no corner units. The Construction Director passed around the onsite crew list and carpool plan. Grover and Mary’s grandchildren are Courtney 9 and Damon 7. Contrary to previous reports, the septic tank of the existing home still needs to be inspected for use by the new home. Sister Nancy is planning to hire, Rick Stephens, the KY plumber who work on the 2007 Bledsoe home. Grover Rollins has obtained the homeowner electrical permit which will allow our Utilities Crew to work with the homeowner on the electrical work.
I. IRS Forms: The Treasurer has the necessary 2007 forms for the 2008 CFC application and the IRS.
J. Boy Scout Placemat Ad: Kathi Narlock will pattern this ad after the above mentioned Catholic bulletin ad.
K. Donor List: The Secretary passed around the donor list to be given to the Rollins Family for corrections and additions.
L. Adopt-A-Road: Volunteers were requested for the trash pick-up on 25th Street between Capehart Road and Highway 370 on Sat, 12 Apr 08, at 9 AM.
M. Great Western Bank Signing Authority Form: An effort to get Vice-President Ken Zeiger to sign this form while on vacation in TX, appears to have failed with the form now lost in the mail. Another form will be completed at the next meeting when the Vice-President returns.
7. New Business:
A. Minimum Checking Account Balance: The Secretary requested that the Treasurer leave at least $8,000 in the checking account for the deployment to cover the carpool gas, lodging, Bellevue and KY small material purchases, food and the remaining approved equipment purchases.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for 8 PM, Wed, 9 Apr 08, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary