8 April 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.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
<!–break–>
Ken Zeiger
George Ziska, Jr.
Mark White
Ron Strawn
Gary Sogard
Donna Vogt
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 11 March 2009, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Although Treasurer Janelle Smith was not present the Secretary provided the following approximate status: Great Western Checking: $32,359.73; Fidelity Money Market: $37,759.55; Progress on 2009 $42,000 Fundraising Goal: 105.0%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Al Can Recycling: No new developments.
B. Wells Fargo Bank Grant Request for $3,600: Website indicates that the request was submitted (19 Jan 09) but no news yet on whether the grant will be forthcoming.
C. VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 09: The Church of the Nativity check for $25,362.47 was received on 16 Mar 09.
D. Offutt Chapel Designated Offerings (11 AM Protestant, Sun, 8 Feb 09; Catholic Sat-Sun, 7-8 Mar 09): A Chapel check for $2,802.42, from the Catholic Masses was received on 21 Mar 09, which makes the total designated offering $4,312.42 compared to a 20-year average of $7,083.26.
E. Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, Sat, 14Mar 09: Eight bowlers had a total pin count of 1,128 and a total of $1,500.00 was raised compared to the 14-year average of $1,499.81.
F. Concession Stands, Rosenblatt, NU vs. CU: Volunteers were requested to work two 2-man beer stands for the game on Tues, 21 Apr 09 (show time: 4 PM) and three 2-man beer stands for the game on 12 May 09 (show time: 4:30 PM). When Centerplate confirms our requests and the show times, volunteers will be emailed.
G. Gas Raffle, May 09: Since we have now exceeded our fundraising goal, this event will now not be done.
H. KY Sponsor, Jun 09: Wal-Mart (TN & KY): A grant application was submitted to the store in Somerset, KY.
I. Offutt Open House, Sat, 29 Aug 09: A mandatory briefing will be held on at 9 AM, Thurs, 30 Apr 09 in the Community Center Ballroom. The Finance Director and the Secretary plan to attend. We need to confirm the number of volunteers for submission of names to the Base in the Jul-Aug timeframe.
J. Other Ideas: A check for $600 was received from the NAS Meridian, MS Chapel on 23 mar 09, due to the help of Ed Donohoe.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The roster was passed around for updating.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The shrinkage from the 2008 distribution is $560.03, which is caused by personnel retirements throughout all CFC agencies and not just tied to our donor group. The first check of $202.58 for the 2009 distribution was received on 12 Mar 09. Based on 1996 CFC ruling, the Crew must have dedicated, exclusive phone which the general public has easy access (i.e., listed in the phone book). The 2009 CFC application was submitted on 31 Mar 09.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Based on Sister Nancy’s description of the 2009 home site, Bob is concerned about the slope.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): The Secretary requested the President to ask the Webmaster to update the Website with the 2009 Annual Report to Donors.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): A possible additional volunteer could be coming from CO. After receipt of site photos, Gary is not concerned about the slope.
F. 2009 Deployment (4-17 Jun 09): The Construction Director passed around the on-site crew list and the carpool plan. Site photos and a letter from Karen Tucker, the 2009 homeowner, were passed around. Karen is a divorced, single mother with two sons, Owen, 9 and Austin, 8, and are currently living a trailer at the site. The desired floor plan will be similar to the 2005 (Renfro) home. The floor plan and the kitchen cabinet plan were passed around the room. A new septic tank and field will be required (with past costs of $2,000). Sister Nancy is working on getting the plumbing and electrical subcontractors. Vice-President Ken Zeiger will be getting another tire and rim for the trailer. The Secretary will get an additional expandable plank and 3-foot portable bench for the finish work. Head Cook Vicki Edwards indicated that Kris Woods has volunteered to be the Assistant Cook. Vicki received a $1,500 Crew check for food costs. President Vicki Edwards found a over-the-range microwave at Best Buy for $169.00, but still continue to look. The Construction Director proposed the following gifts for the Tucker Family: (1) over-the-range microwave (approx. $200); (2) paint for a primer and one finish coat (approx. $400); (3) flooring (vinyl and carpeting) ($1,500 in 2008) and (4) materials from Bellevue (Approx. $600).
G. Donor List: The Secretary passed around the donor list for omissions and corrections.
7. New Business:
A. Adopt-A-Road, 25th Street: Volunteers preferred to work on Sat, 25 Apr 09, at 9 AM.
B. IRS Form 990EZ: This annual submission was mailed to the IRS on 31 Mar 09.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Thurs, 14 May 09, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary