9 October 2013
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 7:09 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
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Mark White
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 14 August and 11 September 2013, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 30 Sep 13: Great Western Checking: $2,775.42; Fidelity Cash Reserves: $50,201.02; Progress on 2014 $50,000 fundraising goal: 0.3%
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): Outback confirmed that they will provide $280 in certificates for prizes of: 1st: $140; 2nd: $80; 3rd: $60. The raffle ticket distribution will be made later this week. The Secretary submitted an article and photo to the Bellevue Leader on 1 Oct 13, and hopefully, it will make the 16 Oct 13 edition. The Secretary reserved a date at the Harlan Drive No Frills, from 10 AM to 2 PM, Saturday, 19 Oct 13, 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 has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 13.
G Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The Secretary attended the CFC Kick off Breakfast on 16 Sep 13.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org): The 2013 deployment photos were included on the website. The Secretary provide President Vicki Edwards a copy of the Crew latest IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit determination letter for Webmaster Kathi Narlock to ;p[;transfer our website to a cost free site.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Those present suggested that the Crew arranged for another Crew Thank You breakfast at Capehart Chapel. The Secretary will discuss this event with the Catholic Pastoral Assistant.
G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14): Since Mark White indicated that he will not be on the Finish Crew in 2014, the Construction Director and Mark agreed that Dennis Maloney can handle the ceiling texturing. The Construction Director will inform Finish Crew Leader of the personnel change to his Crew.
H. James Hardie Co. Donated Materials: After a couple requests, the Construction Director has been unable to get a list of available materials and if the materials is located in Peru, IL, transportation will be an issue. Anyway, the Construction Director prefers to spend money on materials in KY, where possible, to help the local economy. This material option is considered a dead issue and Bob Corsi, our VA liaison, who brought up this possibility will be informed of this decision.
I. Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road: The signed contract for extending the Crew’s trash pickup 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, and we will have 7 volunteers.
J. 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; Mark White has declined to be the Finance Director and so the Crew is looking for a volunteer.
K. CenturyLink Marketing Line Procedures: The Secretary provided the Treasurer and the Finance Director with the latest access rules.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:39 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 13 Nov 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary