11 February 2009
1. The informal Meeting was opened by Secretary George Ziska, Jr., at 8:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With only 2 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did not exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
George Ziska, Jr. Mark White Kathi Narlock Ron Strawn Marcel Moreau
Donna Vogt
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 14 January 2009, were reviewed and will be approved at our next meeting.
4. Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary provided the following status as of 31 Jan 09, which was delivered by Treasurer Janelle Smith, before the meeting: Great Western Checking: $2,699.46; Fidelity Money Market: $37,727.46; Progress on 2009 $42,000 Fundraising Goal: 26.5%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Al Can Recycling: The Secretary reported the price is now at $0.20 per pound. Kathi Narlock will check the price at Pepsi-Cola Bottling.
B. Wells Fargo Bank Grant Request for $3,600: The grant request was submitted on 19 Jan 09, but no results are back yet.
C. VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 09: Bob Corsi reported to the Secretary that the offering now totals $25,300.
D. Offutt Chapel Designated Offerings (11 AM Protestant, Sun, 8 Feb 09; Catholic Sat-Sun, 7-8 Mar 09): The Protestant Service and Religion Education donated $1,510.00.
E. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 09: Two additional pledge sheets were given to Donna Vogt.
F. Concession Stands, Rosenblatt, NU vs. CU: The games are scheduled for Tues, 21 Apr 09 (show time: 4 PM) and Tues, 12 May 09 (show time: 4:30 PM). Those present appear to favor working beer stands.
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-Sun, 29-30 Aug 09: Volunteers were requested for Sat, 29 Aug 09. Ten (10) volunteers will be needed to get one share of the profits.
J. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The roster was passed around for updating.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: A distribution check for $422.37 was received on 30 Jan 09. The 2009 CFC application has been received and is due on 9 Apr 09. Revised instructions for the pro forma IRS Form 990 were provided to the Treasurer.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob has provided a partial list of his volunteers.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): The Secretary reported that the minutes have been updated thru Dec 08.
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. Still no word from Sister Nancy on the 2009 family. Jim Cmolik of Hills and Hollers sent an email that indicated that the berthing donation at St. Joe’s Inn will be increased to $50 per person per week. With the 26 on-site volunteers, as we had in 2008, the berthing charge would be $1,400. Reservations have been made for the St. Joe’s Inn from 4-17 Jun 09. Kathi Narlock questioned the need for the chest freezer since she is willing to provide some freezer space for the upcoming deployment food.
G. Update Letter to Donors: The Secretary passed around a draft letter for review. The Secretary will get 200 half size, blue copies printed.
H. Offutt Catholic Parish Bulletin Ad: No request received yet from the Liturgical Publications, Inc. However, the value of the ad is still is question by those present.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 11 Mar 09, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary