9 January 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.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
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Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Ron Strawn
Donna Vogt
Ed Donohoe
Debbe Moreau
Marcel Moreau
Kathleen Narlock
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 December 2007, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 31 Dec 07: Great Western Checking: $1,847.79; Fidelity Money Market: $21,912.69; Progress on 2008 $35,000 goal: 8.1%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White was not present but the following items were discussed:
- A. Wells Fargo Bank Grant Request for $500: Mark will discuss with the Secretary next week.
- B. KY Sponsor: Wal-Mart: The Wal-Mart in Somerset, KY, has not been contacted yet.
- C. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 08: Ron Strawn indicated that Sharon is planning this event for Sat, 15 Mar 08.
- D. Al Can Recycling: $3.00 was received for 6 pounds of cans turned in on 18 Dec 07. Two attendees brought cans.
- E. Local Sponsor: St. Columbkile Church “Reruns R Fun” Grant (Trish Bloomquist 291-1468 & Anna Sortino 339-4049): Check for $2,000 was received on 13 Dec 07. The Secretary sent thank you letters to Trish and Anna.
- F. Rosenblatt Concession Stand: Ed Donohoe indicated that NU vs. Creighton baseball games will be on 1 Apr and 13 May 08. More details will provided at the next meeting.
- 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 $414.36 was received on 19 Dec 07. Also a check for $74.09 was received from the United Way of the Capital Area on 21 Dec 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. The Secretary provided Bob a history of donations from VA since 2000. Bob was also provided the crew list and the improvements for the roof design.
- D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): President Vicki Edwards was provided a $15 check to reimburse Sarah Edwards for the annual cost of the website address. The Treasurer provided our Great Western checking account routing and account numbers for allowing donations on the website.
- E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): The Secretary provided Gary with the deployment dates so he can arrange for flights.
- F. 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.
- G. 2008 Annual Report to Donors: The Secretary still needs to work up a draft report.
- H. 2008 Deployment (4-18 Jun 08): The Construction Director passed around the onsite crew list, carpool plan and berthing plan.
- I. Change Crew Banner: The Secretary presented a Rapid Graphics and Signs bill for changing “Offutt AFB” to Bellevue on the banner for $26.75 ($25.00 plus sales tax).
7. New Business:
- A. United Way of Midlands: The Secretary has received a request for information so one or more donors can contribute through the United Way. The submission deadline is 18 Jan 08.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for 8 PM, Wed, 13 Feb 08, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary