12 August 2011
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 4 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Mark White
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 13 April and 11 May 2011, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following financial status to the Secretary, as of 31 Jul 11: Checking Account: $1,957.79; Money Market: $44,025.52; Progress on 2012 $45,000 Fundraising: 0.0 %
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Al Can Recycling: One attendee brought cans.
B. CFC/United Way: Results of 2011 Fall CFC Drive will be available in Mar 12.
C. Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation: No new info.
D. Offutt Open House: The names of 10 volunteers were submitted on 27 Jul 11.
E. Outback Raffle: Tentatively planned for Oct 11. Secretary requested that the prizes match available gift certificates. We are hoping that Donna Vogt will again coordinate this event. The Secretary will make reservations at 2 stores for selling tickets and write the Bellevue Leader article.
F. Financial Plan: Plan to be provided at the next meeting
G. Other Ideas: It is unknown at this time whether we will be doing a free Thank You Breakfast at the Base Chapels.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes were noted on the roster.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The Crew has been approved for the 2011 Fall Drive. The following 2011 Distribution checks have been received: 2nd Check for $604.84 on 14 May 11; 3rd Check for $203.72 on 15 Jul 11; 4th Check for $203.72 on 30 Jul 11 and second 4th Check for $210.57 on 2 Aug 11.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob is getting a new job and currently does not know how this will affect his June schedule for our 2012 Deployment.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Kathi Narlock is working to get the 2011 Deployment photos on the website.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Chapel Thank You Breakfast has not been a very effective tool for attracting volunteers.
G. 2011 Deployment (2-15 Jun 11): The Ridner Family moved into their new home on 16 Jun 11. At the settlement meeting with Sister Nancy on 12 Jun 11, a total of $35,732.45 was paid for the Ridner home. The paint sprayer used for the finish work left rough spots. On the Personal Items to Bring List, we need to emphasize that the St. Joe’s Inn washer takes on HE soap. Framing/Roofing Crew Leader Bob Corsi requested that the Crew buy two 6-foot step ladders and the Finish Crew Leader Ken Zeiger requested that the Crew buy two pedestal fans (bought on 2 Jul 11 for $41.73). The food cost was $1,171.09. In addition to the standard gifts (interior paint, flooring, microwave, quillows and the Burke VA household goods), and at the request of Bob Corsi, the Crew bought the following additional appliances, directly from Lowe’s in Somerset, KY for $3,354.58: electric stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, 2 window A/C’s, and a wood stove (arrived damaged at the store, reordered and cancelled). Since the Crew purchased over 4 appliances, Lowe’s provided a 10 percent discount. These additional appliances arrived at the Ridner home on 20 Jun 11. Considering all expenses the 2011 home cost $42,682.29. The Construction Director provided a cost comparison between the 2009, 2010 and 2011 homes.
7. New Business:
A. 2012 Deployment: Reservations were confirmed at St Joe’s Inn with Jim Cmolik of Hill and Hollers for 31 May to 13 Jun 12, on 30 Jun 11.
B. Based on recent experiences, the Secretary recommend and received Board approval for a 2012 fundraising goal of $45,000.
C. With the departure of Sister Nancy Sutton from the Good Shepherd Mission due to health reasons, Harry Wallace is our new point-of-contact. Harry is retired with construction experience. Harry is committed to provide the Crew a 2012 Family before the Church of Nativity offering in Jan 12.
D. Lowe’s Account: The Construction Director established an account with a $7,000 limit that will also provide an additional 5 percent discount, if the Crew needs to purchases appliances in the future.
E. Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road: With email Board approval, the agreement to pick up trash on Capehart Road was extended to 30 Jun 13. The next street clean-up will be on either 17 or 24 Sep 11.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 14 Sep 11, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary