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. With 5 of the 9 active members present, a quorum of the general membership existed.
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2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards Ken Zeiger George Ziska, Jr. Mark White Kathi Narlock
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 11 November 2009, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith was not present to provide the financial status.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Al Can Recycling: No new developments.
B. Outback Raffle: The three raffle winners were: 1st ($115): Ken Zeiger; 2nd ($45): Donna Ament; 3rd ($45): Susan Weed. Vice-President Ken Zeiger is planning to donate his Outback certificates to three selected Offutt AFB airmen. The Secretary submitted a photo of the 18 Nov drawing at the Outback Steakhouse, which appeared in the 2 Dec edition of the Bellevue Leader. The Crew gathering after the drawing at Outback was attended by 12 people which more than offset the cost of the $205 Outback donated certificates. A record total of 274 ticket donations were received and the longer 6-week selling period helped to get to this increased total. To date, $1,350 of the $1,370 of revenue has been received. Mark questioned whether it was worth going to the two supermarkets for only 21 ticket donations; however, the Secretary pointed out that there was some public relations value to the supermarket visits, as well as, the public donations received.
D. Offutt Chapel Designated Offering: All Catholic Masses will have this offering on 9-10 Jan 10. A notice has been included in the Catholic Parish bulletin since 22 Nov 09. Protestant Chapel offering date is not known yet.
E. Church of the Nativity, Burke VA Offering: Normally held in Jan.
F. Bowl-a-thon: Tentative for Mar 10.
G. CFC/United Way: Await the 2010 distribution amount in Mar 10.
H. Spring Raffle: No new developments yet.
I. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The roster was passed around for updating.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: A 2009 distribution check for $410.84 was received on 18 Nov 09.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): In addition to including the 2009 deployment photos, the Secretary sent the Webmaster a photo and info on the Outback raffle.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: A general discussion was held about the appeal of our cause.
G. Trailer Switch: No new developments.
H. 2010 Deployment (3-16 Jun 10): The onsite volunteer list was passed around the room.
I. Crew Shirt Order: On 21 Oct 09, The Secretary selected the following alternative shirt from C & C Tailor Shop (Beryl Chase): Hanes, 2 button with a pocket. No shirts yet.
J. Base Liability Insurance Waiver: Request was resubmitted by Secretary on 23 Sep 09, and is being worked by Heidi Snyder of the Base Services Squadron. No new developments.
7. New Business:
A. Board Election: The following current Board members were re-elected to terms from 1 Jan 10 to 31 Dec 11: President: Vicki Edwards; Vice-President: Ken Zeiger; Secretary and Construction Director: George Ziska, Jr.; Treasurer: Janelle Smith; Finance Director: Mark White.
B. Annual Report to Donors: The Secretary is working on an update to this report.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 13 Jan 09, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr. Secretary