14 December 2011
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 7:20 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 5 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist. A quorum of the general membership also existed.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
Janelle Smith
George Ziska, Jr.
Mark White
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 9 November 2011, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: The following financial status was provided by Treasurer Janelle Smith, as of 30 Nov 11: Checking Account: $7,209.05; Money Market: $44,026.98; Progress on 2012 $45,000 Fundraising Goal: 7.3 %
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. Outback Raffle: A total of 244 tickets were sold for total revenue of $1,220.00, which was 3rd highest over the past six years. The drawing held on Wed, 16 Nov 11, at the Outback restaurant, provided the following winners: $125–Larry Blass; $75–Linda Corteville; $50–Janelle Smith. Eight people attended the Crew dinner, after the drawing.
C. VA Designated Offering, 14-15 Jan 12: No new developments.
D. Offutt Chapel Designated Offering, Sun, 11 Mar 12: Only to be held at the Catholic Parish.
E. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 12: Saturday, 10 Mar 12, was preferred and 3 and 31 Mar 12, were alternative dates. Ron will provide this info to Sharon to discuss with the Leopard Lanes.
F. CFC/United Way: Results of 2011 Fall CFC Drive will be available in Mar 12.
G. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 8th 2011 Distribution check of $257.60 was received on 19 Nov 11. A check of $43.53 was received from the United Way of the National Capital Area.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): The Construction Director requested that VA volunteer list be finalized.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): The condition of the site needs some help which has been relayed to the Webmaster. The effects of a possible hack job may be the cause.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary confirmed 4 volunteers from CO.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.
G. 2012 Deployment (1-12 Jun 12): Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Mission P.O.C., has recommended the Ricky and Sara Taylor Family for our 2012 home. The Taylors are taking care of their grandchildren, Austin, 9, Kimberly, 5 and Taylor, 3. The home site is North of Highway 90. Harry has requested that the HVAC work be included and based on his estimate of $3,500, the Construction Director has offered to provide this work as a gift to the family since the need for major appliances is not seen. Harry has also requested that an additional half bath (sink and toilet) be added to the floor plan due to the number of occupants. The Construction Director will try to fit the half bath in the plan but made no promises. Harry has provided some home orientation info but more clarification is still needed. The Crew List currently has a total of 31 volunteers but still needs a lot of volunteers to confirm their availability, particularly from VA. The carpool plan still need another vehicle for the 8 or 9 NE volunteers.
7. New Business:
A. Draft Annual Letter to Donors: The Secretary provided a draft letter which was proof read by the Vice-President Marcel Moreau. The Secretary will get 100 copies made at the UPS store.
B. Crew Board Election for Terms from 1 Jan 12 to 31 Dec 13: The following Board members were unanimously re-elected by the General Membership: President: Vicki Edwards; Vice-President: Marcel Moreau; Secretary: George Ziska, Jr.; Treasurer: Janelle Smith; Finance Director: Mark White; Construction Director: George Ziska, Jr.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 11 Jan 12, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary