10 September 2009
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
Donna Vogt
Gary Sogard
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 August 2009, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 31 Aug 09: Great Western Bank: $2,969.50; Fidelity Money Market: $31,692.38.
5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Al Can Recycling: President Vicki Edwards reported that the price of Al cans is up to $0.30 per pound. One attendee brought cans.
B. KY Sponsor, Jun 09: Wal-Mart (TN & KY): A grant application was submitted to the store in Somerset, KY. Mark has received no response and recommends removing this item from the agenda..
C. Offutt Open House, Sat, 29 Aug 09: Eleven volunteers worked this event. MSgt Pawlik of the Air Show indicated that the payout would be at least $1,500 per share.
D. 2010 Financial Plan: Mark presented the following plan: Offutt Air Show: $1,500; Outback Raffle: $1,200; Offutt Chapel Designated Offering: $6,000; Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering: $25,600; Bowl-a-thon: $1,400; CFC & United Way: $4,200; Spring Raffle: $1,200 for total of $42,000. The plan was approved.
E. Outback Raffle: Donna Vogt is again in charge of this event and will be contacting the Outback manager. The ticket price will again be $5.00 and tickets will be provided by the next meeting. Donna will be setting up times for selling tickets at Baker’s and No Frills for the weekends of 17 and 24 Oct 09. A mid-November drawing date was proposed.
F. Offutt Chapel Designated Offering: All Catholic Masses will have this offering on 9-10 Jan 10. Protestant Chapel offering date is not known yet.
G. Other Ideas: The Secretary sent a letter to the Kyle Korver Foundation requesting a gift on 17 Aug 09.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The roster was passed around for updating.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: A 2009 distribution check for $458.52 was received on 20 Aug 09. The CFC Kick-off Breakfast is set for 22 Sep 09, at the Lied Activity Center. President Vicki Edwards and the Secretary volunteered to attend this event.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Webmaster Sarah Edwards will be inputting some past meeting minutes and working with President on including some 2009 deployment photos.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
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.
I. Crew Shirt Order: The Secretary placed an order for 12 Large shirts from C & C Tailor Shop on 14 Jul 09. No new developments.
J. Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: Volunteers were requested for this event which is scheduled for 9 AM, on Sat, 26 Sep 09.
K. Thank You Pancake Breakfast at Both Offutt Chapels: Ron Strawn reported that the Chapel just decided on Sun, 18 Oct 09, for this event. Volunteers were requested. Peggy Hoffman may be providing some Catholic Confirmation students to help.
7. New Business: None
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:42 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 14 Oct 09, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary