14 August 2013
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
Ron Strawn
Stu Martin
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 July 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: No new developments.
B. VA Designated Offering: The Church of the Nativity collection is tentatively set for Jan 14.
C. CFC/United Way: The 2013 CFC Distribution will be $4,700.50.
D. 8th Annual Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 13): The ticket price will again be $5.00. After getting all the details, Donna Vogt will be asked to print tickets for distribution at the October meeting. Prizes will be: 1st: $140; 2nd: $80; 3rd: $60. The Secretary will arrange for an article and photo in the Bellevue Leader and reserve a date at the Harlan Drive No Frills, from 10 AM to 2 PM, for selling tickets. The Drawing and Dinner date was set for Wednesday, 27 November 2013, at 6 PM.
E Bowl-a-thon: Set for Mar 14.
F. Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: Date is not set yet.
G. FY14 Financial Plan: The Plan for raising $50,000 to build the 2014 house was approved by the Board.
H. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 2nd 2013 automatic quarterly deposit of $1,645.29 (corrected by Treasurer on 16 Jul 13) was received on 23 Jul 13. The Secretary reviewed the Crew’s listing in the 2013 CFC booklet.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob indicated that the James Hardie Company of Peru, IL (West of Chicago) is willing to donate materials to our project. The Construction Director is following up with the company to get a list of available materials and delivery details. Bob also indicated that he will take into account the performance of volunteers from other areas, if the numbers are tight for VA volunteers on the onsite crew. The Construction Director has indicated that he does not agree with this approach for assigning volunteers to the onsite crew.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org): The 2013 deployment photos still need to included on the website. President Vicki Edwards indicated that Website Consultant Sarah Edwards will be helping Webmaster Kathi Narlock transfer our website to a cost free site.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary Piper will return for the 2014 Deployment, as the Siding Crew Leader. Gary and Art Rupinen are working on revised fascia design for 2014.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.
G. 2013 Deployment: The Construction Director provide a 2012/2013 cost comparison. A cost increase was noted in 2013 for excavation since the 2012 homeowner paid for the septic system. The Lumber King costs were up almost $1,900 due to current market prices. Carpool gas cost were down by over $700. Overall, an increase in cost of almost $1,900 was noted from 2012 to 2013.
H 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14): Our St. Joe’s Inn reservations request from 5 to 18 Jun 14, is still pending until the Inn manager is determined. Our 2013 Lowe’s appliance buy earned the Crew a $300 gift card, which will be applied to the 2014 appliances.
I. 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, has not been received yet. The next trash pick-up was set for 9 AM, Sat, 12 Oct 13.
7. New Business:
A. 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.
B. Arlington (VA) Catholic Herald Article: The Secretary received an article entitled “Knights to the rescue” on the 2013 Deployment which was provided for the attendees to review.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 11 Sep 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary