12 August 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
Marcel Moreau
Donna Vogt
Kathi Narlock
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 8 July 2009, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith was not present to give a report.
5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Al Can Recycling: Three attendees brought cans.
B. Wells Fargo Bank Grant Request for $3,600: Our request was turned down again for the third time. Mark indicated that he has unable to get an explanation.
C. Concession Stands, Rosenblatt, Omaha Royals game and Fireworks on 3 Jul 09: Although 6 volunteers showed up for beer stands, Joe of Centerplate indicated that the Crew was not on the stand list. Mark was unable to get an explanation.
D. KY Sponsor, Jun 09: Wal-Mart (TN & KY): A grant application was submitted to the store in Somerset, KY. Mark will follow-up on this request.
E. Offutt Open House, Sat, 29 Aug 09: The Secretary submitted the list of trained food handlers to the Services Squadron on 23 Jul 09. The list of 13 volunteers was submitted by Mark on 29 Jul 09, to MSgt Pawlikk. Volunteers working in food handling stands must signed the volunteer lists and post in the stands. We will be wear Crew hats and shirts. The Secretary will send out a reminder email to volunteers before this event.
F. 2010 Financial Plan: Mark will provided the plan at the next meeting. Mark is proposed deleting work at the Rosenblatt concession stands and instead doing a spring raffle to raise approximately $1,000.
G. 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 $306.44 was received on 20 Jul 09.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): 2009 deployment photos and DVD have yet to be included on the website.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. 2009 Deployment (4-17 Jun 09): Based on a recent email from Sister Nancy, the Construction Director reported that the Tucker Family was living in their new home, as of 23 Jul 09. The revised total cost for this year’s home is now $40,118.35, after the reduced food cost of $1,101.47, was included.
G. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.
H. Trailer Switch: No new developments.
I. 2010 Deployment Dates: The Secretary has reserved the St Joe’s Inn for the deployment dates of 3-16 June 2010. Vice-President Ken Zeiger suggested that we have a ½-inch drill and auger for mixing the joint compound for the ceiling texture.
J. Crew Shirt Order: The Secretary placed an order for 12 Large shirts from C & C Tailor Shop on 14 Jul 09.
K. Offutt AFB Services Squadron Private Organization Review/Revalidation: The Secretary submitting this annual report on 13 Jul 09, with a pending request for a new insurance waiver.
7. New Business:
A. Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: This event was scheduled for 9 AM, on Sat, 26 Sep 09.
B. Thank You Pancake Breakfast at Both Offutt Chapels: Ron Strawn proposed this free event to be held in October for the Offutt Catholic and Protestant communities after Sunday services. Ron will check with the new Senior Protestant Chaplain for feasibility.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:33 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 9 Sep 09, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary