8 July 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.
Janelle Smith
Ron Strawn
Marcel Moreau
Donna Vogt
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 3 June 2009, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 30 Jun 09: Great Western Checking: $7,916.49; Fidelity Money Market: $27,172.09; Progress on 2009 $42,000 Fundraising Goal: 14% (due to total payment of the Tucker home).
5. Finance Director’s Report: Although Finance Director Mark White was not present, the following items were discussed:
A. Al Can Recycling: The Secretary indicated that Al cans are up to $0.25 per pound.
B. Wells Fargo Bank Grant Request for $3,600: Our request was turned down again for the third time. No new info known on an explanation for the turn down.
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 is investigating.
D. KY Sponsor, Jun 09: Wal-Mart (TN & KY): A grant application was submitted to the store in Somerset, KY. No new developments.
E. Offutt Open House, Sat, 29 Aug 09: Passed out required food handler training information to those present who are working the Roca Berry and Valentino‘s stands. The Secretary will submit a list of trained food handlers to the Services Squadron by 7 Aug 09. The list of 13 volunteers was finalized with stand assignments. Mark will submit the volunteer list to MSgt Pawlikk by 30 Jul 09.
F. 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 $329.80 was received on 17 Jun 09. Also a check for $127.85 was received from United Way of the National Capital Area.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob provided a 2-page email on lesson learned techniques and indicated that they are investigating improving the safety of the Siding Crew scaffolding.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): The Secretary will provide the Webmaster with a 1000+ photo CD of the 2009 deployment for selecting photos for the website. Also a video DVD made by Thinh Nguyen of VA will be provided.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): The Construction Director made the Siding Crew Leader aware of the VA scaffolding safety research for the Siding Crew and Gary, as the Siding Crew Leader, will also investigate.
F. 2009 Deployment (4-17 Jun 09): Based on a recent email from Sister Nancy, the Construction Director indicated that the Tucker Family would soon be moving into their new home when all the flooring is completed. The Construction Director provided a cost summary comparing the 2008 Rollins home and the 2009 Tucker home. Major increases in 2009, included paying for the septic tank and field ($4,630) and paying an electrical subcontractor to do all the electrical rough-in and finish work ($1,100 to $4,000). With the price of gas down from $4 to $2.50 per gallon, a saving of over $1,000 was realized in the carpool gas in 2009. Overall with logistics, the 2009 home cost $40,506.47 compared to $34,146.91 in 2008. Some lesson learned included: (1) Updating the material list; (2) Bringing treated 2 X 2’s (not available in KY) from Bellevue for the porch and side landing railings; (3) Renting a construction dumpster for all the debris generated; (4) Using flat kitchen countertops and a glue-on, 3-inch backsplash and bringing a router for the edges; (5) A 2-page email from VA on techniques; (6) Since Building Crew continues to finish earlier, bring food for only 4 days with leftovers for the 5th day and buy additional food in Whitley City, if the stay is extended.
G. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Since our access to the Base Chapels is curtailed, the Secretary urged those present to talk up our cause in workplaces.
H. Trailer Switch: With the planned move of the Vice-President to TX, arrangements will have to be made for the title transfer of the trailer to the Secretary.
7. New Business:
A. 2010 Deployment Dates: The Secretary proposed the deployment dates from 3 to 16 June 2010. Since objections were not received from those who received the meeting notice email or those present, the Secretary will make reservations at St. Joe’s Inn, based on the above dates.
B, 2010 Fundraising Goal: The Secretary proposed keeping the same goal for 2010, as in 2009, of $42,000 without objection of those present.
C. Crew Shirt Order: With the shirt current inventory down to 1 Large and 8 Extra Large, the Secretary was authorized to order 12 Large shirts from C & C Tailor Shop.
D. Offutt AFB Services Squadron Private Organization Review/Revalidation: The Secretary proposed submitting this annual report with a pending request for a new insurance waiver since now there is a new requirement to renew insurance wavier every 5 years old (with our last waiver granted in Nov 89). This report now also requires the signatures of the Secretary and the President and is due on 15 Jul 09.
E. Repair of the Renfro (2005) Home: Tom and Beverly Renfro had a significant fire in Dec 07, which has made the home unlivable. Bob Corsi requested the Crew visit the home and see what the cost of repairs would be. Sister Nancy indicated by an recent email, that the following costs for materials and local contractors to repair the home: Lumber King: $9,477.42; Labor: $14,000; Plumber: $2,450; Electrician: $4,000 for a total of $29,927.42. These costs are beyond what was expected and although Tom was grateful for the Crew thinking of them, he declined a possible repair of his home.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:54 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 12 Aug 09, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary