Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
13 October 2010
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 8:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 5of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board existed.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Mark White
Ron Strawn
Kathi Narlock
Donna Vogt
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 8 September 2010, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following report: Checking account: $9,247.17; Money Market: $31,428.39; Progress on 2011 $42,000 Fundraising Goal: -$1.2%
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Al Can Recycling: One attendee brought cans.
B. Offutt Open House, Sat, 28 Aug 10: The Secretary picked up the profit share check for $1,542 (3rd highest). Despite Lincoln having an Air Show next year, Offutt will still have an Open House in 2011.
C. Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 10): Donna Vogt has been unable to contact the Outback manager who is now on vacation until 24 Oct 10. The raffle ticket price has been set at $5.00 and ticket selling will again be scheduled at the Harlan Drive No Frills and Twin Creek Baker’s. After contacting the Outback manager, Donna will determine the amount of the 3 raffle prizes, print and distribute tickets and provide info for Secretary to develop an article for the Bellevue Leader. Donna tentatively set the drawing date for Wednesday, 15 Dec 10.
D. Offutt Chapel Designated Offerings: The Chapel Accountant indicated that the Catholic and Protestant designated offerings will be held on Sunday, 13 Feb 11. President Vicki Edwards will follow up with the Chapel Pastoral Assistant on whether a guest book will be allowed at the designated offerings.
E. Church of the Nativity, Burke VA Designated Offering: No word on date yet.
F. Bowl-a-thon (Mar 11): No developments.
G. CFC/United Way: Results of 2010 Fall CFC Drive will be available in Mar 11.
H. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The Secretary received a new phone number for past Vice-President Ken Zeiger and will provide rosters at the next meeting for Board members.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 7th 2010 distribution check for $341.72 was received on 21 Sep 10. The President and Secretary attended the 2010 Kick-off Breakfast on 29 Sep 10; however, without display tables, getting the word out on our mission was limited. Also received a check from the United Way of the Capital Area for $111.27 on 4 Oct 11.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob had successful rotator cup surgery.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): The 2010 deployment photos have been included in the website. Sarah Edwards, the Webmaster, has developed a Crew Facebook page. President Vicki Edwards will check if there is a link from the website to the Facebook page. Finance Director Mark White indicated that accessing Facebook will require establishing a no-cost Facebook account.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary is having back surgery on 25 Oct 10.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: President Vicki Edwards will check with the Chapel Pastoral Assistant whether the Crew can have a Thank You Breakfast at the Offutt Chapels on Sunday, 14 Nov 10.
G. Trailer Switch: The Secretary indicated that the brake modification to his pick-up for pulling the trailer will cost $265 at Apache Camper and that his pick-up transmission is already cooled externally.
H. 2011 Deployment (2-15 Jun 11): The Construction Director requested changes to the on-site crew list. Kathi Narlock bowed out as the Assistant Cook.
I. Revised Account Signature Authority: With the change in the Vice-President at the last meeting, the President , Vice-President , Secretary and Treasurer will meet at Great Western Bank, Galvin Road Branch, at 4:45 PM on Thursday, 21 Oct 10. The Treasurer still needs to request paperwork for the Fidelity money market account.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:44 PM. The next meeting was set for 8 PM, Wed, 10 Nov 10, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary