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.
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2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards Ken Zeiger George Ziska, Jr. Mark White Marcel Moreau
Donna Vogt Ron Strawn Gary Sogard
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 10 February and 10 March 2010, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided a report before the meeting on our financial status, as of 31 Mar 10: Checking Account: $10,284.20; Money Market: $67,716.24; Progress on 2010 $42,000 Fundraising: 115 %.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Al Can Recycling: Two attendees brought cans. The Secretary turned in 45 lbs (@ $0.30 per lb) of cans on 23 Mar 10, which netted $13.50. The Secretary has a $0.13 per lb bonus coupon which must be used by 22 May 10.
B. Bowl-a-thon: Eight bowlers had total pin count of 1,304 on 27 Mar 10. A total of $1,530 in pledges was turned in at the meeting with pledges from the last 2 bowlers to be provided by Friday.
C. Pepsi Refresh Project: The Crew’s grant request for $25,000 was approved for public voting on 1 Apr 10. The Secretary wrote an email requesting addressees to vote for our project on the Pepsi’s www.refreshverything.com website. The Secretary submitted an article, written by one of our supporter, to the Bellevue Leader on 9 Apr 10. At this point, Crew’s grant request remains in the “150’s” ranking and would need to get into the top ten for an award from Pepsi.
D. Offutt Open House, Sat, 28 Aug 10: Ten (10) volunteers will be needed to receive one profit share.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The roster was passed around for changes.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The last 2009 CFC distribution shrinkage was corrected by the Secretary to $455.39. The first 2010 distribution check for $441.22 was received on 31 Mar 10. The 2010 CFC application was submitted by the Secretary on 31 Mar 10.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob provided a list of 14 VA volunteers on 11 Apr 10. Bob indicated that they will take care of their gas costs.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.
G. Trailer Switch: No new developments.
H. 2010 Deployment (3-16 Jun 10): Sister Nancy approved the floor plan for the Taylor Family home on 23 Mar 10. for the 2010 home. The Construction Director sent Sister Nancy the Material List for Lumber King and the work descriptions for the plumbing and electrical subcontractors on 29 Mar 10. Sister Nancy indicated that Electrician James Sumner requested $4,000 for his work which is the same as last year. The Construction Director faxed the kitchen cabinet plan to Lowe’s in Somerset, KY, on 29 Mar 10, and has received a cost of $1,736.11 (2009 cost: $1692.25). President Vicki Edwards has located the over-the-stove microwave at Menards. The Construction Director and Marcel Moreau conducted a trial run on setting up a 12-ft section of the pump jack scaffolding on 27 Mar 10. The Construction Director is buying spare parts for the pump jack scaffolding and turned in a bill of $136.89 to the Treasurer for the 3-inch attaching screws for the pole support braces. Head Cook Vicki Edwards discussed the proposed menu. The onsite Crew now has 25 volunteers.
I. Crew Shirt Order: On 14 Apr 10, the Secretary received a call from C & C Tailor Shop (Beryl Chase), that 12 large shirts were ready for pick up. The total cost for the 12 shirts will be $136.89.
J. Base Liability Insurance Waiver: Request was resubmitted by Secretary on 23 Sep 09, and is being worked by Heidi Snyder of the Base Services Squadron. The Secretary requested an update status by email on 7 Apr 10.
K. Donor List: The list passed around to find errors and omissions. The Secretary will obtain a document frame for the list and a 5 X 7 matte frame for the family/crew photo and signatures.
L. 2009 IRS Forms: The IRS Form 990EZ was mailed on 30 Mar 10.
M. Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: Four (4) volunteers signed up to do the street clean-up. Due to recent road construction, the road signs have been moved to the Capehart Chapel parking lot east entrance and Ponderosa Drive. Our current contract with Sarpy County goes to 30 Jun 11.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 12 May 10, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr
Secretary