3 June 2009
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 8:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 3 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board existed.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Ron Strawn
Gary Sogard
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 14 May 2009, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 31 May 09: Great Western Checking: $8,579.13; Fidelity Money Market: $51,851.80; Progress on 2009 $42,000 Fundraising Goal: 79.6% (due to a $11,000 advance payment sent to Sister Nancy on 8 May 09).
5. Finance Director’s Report: Although Finance Director Mark White was not present, following items were discussed:
A. Al Can Recycling: $6.30 was received from Kathi Narlock for a turn-in.
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, NU vs. CU: A Centerplate check for $99.50 was received on 30 May 09, for the rained out game on 12 May 09. Mark has submitted the names of the six volunteers to work beer stands on 3 Jul 09. Mark is trying to get 3 rather than 2 beer stands.
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: No new developments.
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 $261.57 was received on 30 May 09.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. 2009 Deployment (4-17 Jun 09): The onsite Crew list now has 26 volunteers which means the donation to Hills and Hollers will be $1,400 for berthing at St Joe’s Inn. Both the plumbing and electrical subcontractors plan to have the rough-in inspections on Mon, 8 Jun 09. The NE carpool will meet at 5:30 AM at the President’s home for loading cooking equipment and food and decided to take the “Louisville” route to Whitley City.
G. Donor List: The Secretary displayed the list in the wood frame.
H. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: President Vicki Edwards took a blue info sheet for a possible local volunteer.
7. New Business:
A. Trailer Switch: Vice-President Ken Zeiger purchased a 7-ft X 14-ft, dual axle trailer to take the place of the previous 6-ft X 12-ft trailer. Details of the trailer transfer need to be worked out before the Vice-President moves to Texas.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:28 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 8 Jul 09, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary