9 January 2013
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by Vice-President Marcel Moreau, at 7:10 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.
Janelle Smith
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 December 2012, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided to the following status, as of 31 Dec 12: Checking Account: $4,169.20; Money Market Account: $50,196.87; Progress on $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 8.7 %.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Since Finance Director Mark White was not present, the Secretary discussed the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: One member brought cans before the meeting.
B. VA Designated Offering: Bob Corsi indicated the offering will be held on 11-12 Jan 13.
C. Bowl-a-thon, 1PM, Sat, 9 Mar 13, Leopard Lanes: The Secretary gave a list of 14 bowlers to Ron Strawn, to be given to Sharon. The Secretary will complete the distribution of pledge sheets to the bowlers.
D. CFC/United Way: 2013 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 13.
E. Other Ideas: Ron Strawn indicated that his church, St. James Methodist Church, will be registering groups for mission outreach projects on Sunday, 13 Jan 13 at 5 PM. Ron would like Mark to go with him to complete the registration form. The Secretary will email Mark about this possible fundraiser.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No new developments.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The Secretary has received the 2013 CFC application which is due on 15 Mar 13.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Ron Strawn provided an updated supply list for the pancake breakfast on Sunday, 17 Feb 13.
G. 2013 Deployment: Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C., has not provided the orientation details for Phillips Family’s home floor plan. We have 29 volunteers on the on-site crew list (24 men and 5 women). For the Berthing Plan, the 5 women would have to occupy a 6-bed room. Considering the Phillips Family’s situation of being burned out of their home in Dec 2011, a large appliance buy is possible. Also the Construction Director has asked Harry to see if he can round up some furniture for the Phillips Family.
H. Annual Report to Donors/Material Buying Form: The Secretary got 100 copies of this report made at UPS for $13.55.
7. New Business:
A. IRS Forms: The Secretary provided the Treasurer with IRS Form 990 for the 2013 CFC application. Also provided to the Treasurer were IRS Form 990 Schedule A and the list of major contributors. The IRS Form 990EZ, which is due on 15 May 13, is not available yet on the online.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 13 Feb 13, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary