14 October 2009
1. The Meeting was opened by Vice-President Ken Zeiger, 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:
Ken Zeiger George Ziska, Jr. Mark White Ron Strawn Donna Vogt
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2009, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Although not present, Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status to the Secretary, as of 30 Sep 09: Great Western Bank: $3,384.11; Fidelity Money Market: $31,699.95; Progress on 2010 $42,000 fundraising goal: 1.4% (without Air Show check included).
5. Finance Director’s Report: The Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Al Can Recycling: No new developments.
B. Offutt Open House, Sat, 29 Aug 09: Secretary picked up record payout check for one profit share of $1,800 on 23 Sep 09.
C. Outback Raffle: Donna Vogt indicated the certificate prize amounts would be: $115, $45 and $45. The Secretary provided an article/photo for the Bellevue Leader for review and plans to submit it tomorrow. Donna set up the following places and dates for requesting ticket donations from 10 AM to 2 PM: No Frills on Harlan Drive, Sat, 24 Oct 09 and Twin Creek Baker’s, Sat, 7 Nov 09. Two volunteers signed up for each date. The drawing will be held at the Outback Steakhouse on Wed, 18 Nov 09, at 6 PM. Donna passed out tickets to those present.
D. Offutt Chapel Designated Offering: All Catholic Masses will have this offering on 9-10 Jan 10. Protestant Chapel offering date is not known yet. No new developments.
E. Church of the Nativity, Burke VA Offering: Normally held in Jan.
F. Bowl-a-thon: Tentative for Mar 10.
G. CFC/United Way: CFC Campaign Drive is underway which will determine the 2010 distribution.
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 $187.23 was received on 18 Sep 09. The President and Secretary attended CFC Kick-off Breakfast on 22 Sep 09, where interest in our cause was noted. The Secretary gave a talk on our cause at the National Park Service on 8 Oct, where attendees seemed interested in our cause. A check from the Untied Way of the Capital Area for $97.08 was received on 3 Oct 09.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): The Secretary sent Bob the 2008/2009 Cost Comparison and a Crew List.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Approved meeting minutes thru Jun 09 have be included and the 2009 deployment photos still need to be inputted.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary updated his phone numbers for the membership roster.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.
G. Trailer Switch: No new developments.
H. 2010 Deployment (3-16 Jun 10): The onsite volunteer list was passed around the room. Ed Donohoe from MS was added to Framing/Roofing Crew and Matt Beeman of OH was added to the Finish Crew.
I. Crew Shirt Order: The Secretary placed an order for 12 Large shirts from C & C Tailor Shop (291-9390) on 14 Jul 09. Mr. Beryl Chase of C & C indicated that the previous shirt manufacturer is no longer in business and that the Secretary needs to select a shirt from one of three other manufacturers.
J. Pancake Breakfast at Both Offutt Chapels, Sun, 18 Oct 09: George and Ron will make the Commissary supply run on Sat, 17 Oct 09, at 9 AM. We will be wearing Crew shirts and hats. We are still awaiting a list of Catholic Confirmation students to help at each Chapel.
7. New Business:
A. Base Liability Insurance Waiver: Request was resubmitted by Secretary on 23 Sep 09 to the Base Services Squadron (Heidi Snyder).
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 11 Nov 09, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary