13 November 2013 Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by Vice-President Marcel Moreau, at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 3 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Mark White
Ron Strawn
Stu Martin
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 9 October 2013, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith was not present to provide a report.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: The Secretary turned in 70 lbs. of cans at $0.35 per lb. for a total of $24.50 received.
B. VA Designated Offering: The Church of the Nativity collection is set for 11-12 Jan 14.
C. CFC/United Way: The 2013 CFC Distribution will be $4,700.50.
D. 8th Annual Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 13): The original distribution of 195 tickets was made after last month’s meeting. President Vicki Edwards requested an additional 25 tickets and Ron Strawn requested an additional 15 tickets to make the current distribution at 235. An article on the Crew made the 16 Oct edition of the Bellevue Leader. At the Harlan Drive No Frills, on Sat,19 Oct 13, 7 tickets were sold and $196.00 in donations were collected. Most meeting attendees plan to attend the Drawing and Dinner at 6 PM, Wednesday, 27 November 2013, at the Outback. The Secretary received 104 tickets stubs and $520.00 for ticket sales to date. With additional 46 tickets sold by Vicki Edwards, total sales to date were estimated at 150 tickets.
E Bowl-a-thon: Set for Mar 14.
F. Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: The date for the Thank You Breakfast at Capehart Chapel has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 13.
G. Offutt Air Show, 19-20 Jul 14: An Omaha World-Herald article on 23 Oct 13, indicates that at the end of Navy Week, the Blue Angels will perform at the Offutt Air Show. Pierre Flatowicz of Offutt AFB confirms that the Air Show will be held and that volunteers will be needed, as in previous years, but that he is waiting for direction from the Wing Commander.
H. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: Stu Martin changed his email address.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The Secretary indicated that a CFC deposit was received on 29 Oct 13, and is waiting for the Treasurer to confirm the amount.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org): The Secretary requested Webmaster Kathi Narlock to confirm that our website is now a cost free site.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary indicated that the Crew will hold a Thank You Breakfast at Capehart Chapel on Sun, 16 Feb 13, with Confirmation students assisting.
G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):
Good Shepherd Mission Treasurer Kay Morrow indicates that they have six applicants for a new house with some the families located in Clark Hollow, the location of the 2013 home. Due to road conditions and logistics, the Construction Director requested that we not go back to Clark Hollow and Kay concurred that some of the applicants are closer to Whitley City.
H. Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road: The signed contract for extending the Crew’s trash pick up on 25th Street from Capehart Road to Highway 370, from 1 Jul 13 to 30 Jun 18, was received on 18 Oct 13.
I. Board Election: The next election is set for the meeting on 11 Dec 13. New terms will run from 1 Jan 14 to 31 Dec 15. Current volunteers are: Vicki Edwards, President; Marcel Moreau, Vice-President; George Ziska, Jr., Secretary and Construction Director; Janelle Smith, Treasurer. Stu Martin has volunteered to be the Finance Director.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 11 Dec 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary