11 March 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
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George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Kathi Narlock
Ron Strawn
Gary Sogard
Marcel Moreau
Donna Vogt
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 14 January and 11 February 2009, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status: Great Western Checking: $4,585.04; Fidelity Money Market: $37,759.55; Progress on 2009 $42,000 Fundraising Goal: 30.0%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Mark White was not present but the following items were discussed:
A. Al Can Recycling: Kathi Narlock gave the Treasurer $9.40 for aluminum cans recycled.
B. Wells Fargo Bank Grant Request for $3,600: No news yet on the grant request submitted on 19 Jan 09.
C. VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 09: Bob Corsi reported to the Secretary that the offering now stands at $25,360 and the check will be mailed next week..
D. Offutt Chapel Designated Offerings (11 AM Protestant, Sun, 8 Feb 09; Catholic Sat-Sun, 7-8 Mar 09): The check for $1,510.00 from the Protestant Service was received on 20 Feb 09. The unofficial total donations from the Catholic Masses was $2,802.42. The total designated offering will be $4,312.42 compared to a 20-year average of $7,083.26. The Catholic designated offering lacked sufficient publicity since a notice was not included in the prior weekend parish bulletin and was announced prior to only one of three weekend Masses.
E. Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, Sat, 14Mar 09: Since Sharon Strawn can not attend this event for the entire time, the Secretary will take the lead.
F. Concession Stands, Rosenblatt, NU vs. CU: The games are scheduled for Tues, 21 Apr 09 (show time: 4 PM) and 12 May 09 (show time: 4:30 PM). Mark will set up the stand or stands that we will be handling for the 21 Apr game by the next meeting.
G. Gas Raffle, May 09: No new developments.
H. KY Sponsor, Jun 09: Wal-Mart (TN & KY): Applications to be submitted prior to our Jun 09 deployment.
I. Offutt Air Show, Sat, 29 Aug 09: We have 11 volunteers signed up plus possibly 2 additional volunteers for this event
J. Other Ideas: Ed Donohoe reports that a donation of $600 will be sent from the NAS Meridian, MS Chapel.
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 was confirmed by CFC. The 2009 distribution will be $3,694.44. The 2009 application, which is due on 9 Apr 09, has been drafted except for IRS Form 990/990EZ.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob revised his list of volunteers.
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 Construction Director passed around the on-site crew list and the carpool plan. The crew list now included 27 volunteers which would project a berthing donation of $1,450 to Hills and Hollers. We are now looking for an assistant cook. Sister Nancy indicated on 9 Mar 09, that the decision on the 2009 family will be coming soon. Head Cook Vicki Edwards cancelled her request for a small chest freezer.
G. Update Letter to Donors: The Secretary had 200 copies printed at a cost of $20.87.
H. Renew Parish Bulletin Ad: An email Board vote from 17 to 20 Feb 09, was 3 to 2 against renewing the ad. The Secretary informed Liturgical Publications of the Board decision on 23 Feb 09.
7. New Business:
A. Donor List: The Secretary passed around the donor list for omissions and corrections.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 8 Apr 09, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary