12 March 2014
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 5 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Stu Martin
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 February 2014, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following report to the Secretary, as of 28 Feb 14: Great Western Checking: $2,075.20; Fidelity Cash Reserves: $54,203.17; Progress on 2014 $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 4.1%
5. Finance Director’s Report: The Secretary and Finance Director discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: The Secretary reported that the price has gone up to $0.40 per pound.
B. VA Designated Offering, 25-26 Jan 14: Bob Corsi reports that after an initial collection of $28,000, the collection is now over $47,000.
C. CFC/United Way: The 2014 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 14.
D. Bowl-a-thon,1:30 PM, 8 Mar 14, Leopard Lanes: Fifteen bowlers knock down a total of 2,107 pins with their highest game of three bowled. Before the meeting a total of $1,670.00 was collected, with additional money turned in at the meeting.
E. Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: $2,436.67 was collected and the check is waiting at Capehart Chapel.
F. Offutt Air Show, Sat-Sun, 19-20 Jul 14: The Secretary committed the Crew to provide one 10-person crew to work on Sat, 19 Jul 14. Also Finance Director Stu Martin was identified as primary P.O.C. and the Secretary was identify as the alternate P.O.C. for this event. If Air Show meeting happens during the Crew’s June deployment, Ron Strawn volunteered to attend the meeting.
G. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes were noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 2014 application was submitted on 10 Mar 14. Still await the 4th and final bank deposit from the 2013 distribution.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob latest list of volunteers includes 15 men plus 3 alternates.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The pancake breakfast on 16 Feb 14, was received very well with over 200 people attending. The Confirmation students provided good help and 2 attendees expressed interest in helping with the Crew’s mission.
G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):
Harry Wallace has removed the trailer and the old house from the site. The Construction Director sent the final plans, the material list and the subcontractor work descriptions to Harry Wallace on 19 Feb 14 and also faxed a the kitchen cabinet plan and material list to Lowe’s in Somerset on 19 Feb 14. The current onsite volunteer list includes 28 people (25 men and 3 women). Head Cook Vicki Edwards plans to upgrade the sandwich meat to ham and turkey.
H. IRS Forms: The Treasurer has completed the pro-forma IRS Form 990 for the CFC application. The Secretary provide the Treasurer with Major Contributor List for preparing the IRS Form 990-EZ.
7. New Business:
A. Annual Report to Donors: The Secretary provided a draft report for review. The Secretary will get 75 copies made at the UPS store.
B. Adopt-A-Road: Picking up trash on 25th Street was scheduled for 9 AM, Sat, 12 Apr 14.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 9 Apr 14, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary