12 February 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 3 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Stu Martin
Ron Strawn
Mark White
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2014, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following report to the Secretary, as of 31 Jan 14: Great Western Checking: $1,548.60; Fidelity Cash Reserves: $54,202.75; Progress on 2014 $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 3.5%
5. Finance Director’s Report: The Secretary and Finance Director discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. VA Designated Offering, 25-26 Jan 14: Bob Corsi reports that after an initial collection of $28,000, the collection is now over $44,000, which has exceeded last year’s record amount.
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: Sixteen bowlers are set to bowl. Thirteen will be at Leopard Lanes and three will phone in their scores.
E. Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: The date has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 14.
F. Offutt Air Show, Sat-Sun, 19-20 Jul 14: Finance Director Stu Martin has been trying to contact the Air Show management.
G. Souper Bowl Collection: The Offutt AFB Catholic Youth Group has given the Crew $310.90 from this collection.
H. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 2014 application was received on 15 Jan 14 and is due on 14 Mar 14. Still await the 4th and final bank deposit from the 2013 distribution.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob is bring used appliances, living room furniture and a bedroom dresser for the Ridenour Family and is buying beds from a Whitley City furniture store. Bob provided a list of 18 volunteers for this year’s deployment.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary has signed up Bill Piper, his son, for the Siding Crew and is looking for one more new volunteer.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: According to Barbara Laporte, nine Confirmation students are planning to work at the pancake breakfast on Sun, 16 Feb 14, and four students are making baked goods. The Secretary and Ron Strawn will make a Commissary run on Sat, 15 Feb 14, at 9 AM. Crew volunteers were reminded that the pancake breakfast work is from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
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 from the site and working on the demolition of the exiting house. According to Harry, the existing septic tank can be used with a modification. Donna approved the floor plan on 23 Jan 14. The Construction Director passed around the current volunteer list which has 29 people (26 men and 3 women). According to Owner Jim Barney, Sue Singleton of the McCreary County Care Center is handling financial matters for St Joe’s Inn, but Jim will still handle reservations. Jim indicated the following improvements to the Inn: Floors stripped and waxed; carpets cleaned; new side and back door locks; smoke detectors added to laundry and pantry; water saver shower head in women’s bath and a new kitchen faucet. VA is bringing a used microwave, stove and refrigerator for the Ridenour Family.
7. New Business:
A. IRS Forms: On 10 Feb 14, the Secretary provided the following forms for the Treasurer to complete: IRS Form 990 for the CFC applications due on 14 Mar 14, and IRS Form 990-EZ which is due to the IRS on 15 May 14.
B. Crew Hammer Presentation: The Secretary presents Mark White with a Crew hammer for eight years of service on the Board, as the Finance Director, from Jan 06 to Dec 13.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 12 Mar 14, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary