
8 December 2016
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
- The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards at 7:30 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 4 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
- Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Ron Strawn
George Cawl
- The minutes of the meeting held on 10 November 2016, were approved.
- Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status: Great Western Checking Account: $44,743.03; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,230.71.
- Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
- Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
- Dinner Raffle, 17 Nov 16: A total of 222 tickets have been sold and $1,.110 was collected. Fifteen people attended the drawing/dinner at 6 PM on Thurs, 17 Nov 16, at the Papillion Pizza Ranch.
- Offutt Catholic Chapel Offering, Sun, 8 Jan 17:
- Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering, Sat-Sun, 14-15 Jan 17:
- Bowl-a-thon: Set a tentative date of 11 Mar 17 (1:30 PM) at Leopard Lanes. Ron will ask Sharon to make lane reservations.
- Combined Federal Campaign: Results to be known in Mar 17.
- 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew is now raised 5.0 % of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
- Offutt Air Show, 1-2 Jul 17: Per a Omaha World Herald article of 8 Dec 16, 55th Wing Commander has cancelled the Air Show with the Blue Angels. The 2018 Air Show is uncertain due to runway repairs.
- Other Ideas: None.
- Old Business:
- Update of Membership Roster: No changes made.
- Combined Federal Campaign of Indiana, Kentucky and Southwest Ohio: The Secretary’s search for a CPA to review the Crew‘s 2016 Financial Statement has now reached 5 accountants. The Secretary will try to set up meeting with Rod Anderson of Massimore, Magnuson & Associates, recommended by Brian Donohoe, for Friday, 16 Dec 16. Latest CFC info indicates the 2017 application will be submitted totally online during a period starting sometime in Dec 16 to sometime in Jan 17. The Secretary requested help in uploading some of the documents required for the application. The Secretary provided the Treasurer with 2016 IRS Form 990, which is part of the application.
- VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
- Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): According to President Vicki Edwards, data uploading problems have be resolved with the help of Sarah Edwards.
- Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
- Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary still needs coordinate with the Confirmation Class Teacher on the Pancake Breakfast set for Sun, 19 Feb 17.
- 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): The Construction Director sent revised the 2017 drawings for the Yancey home to the Crew Leaders with front porch gable roof design on 5 Dec 16. The Material List and the subcontractor work descriptions have also been reworked. Kathi Narlock has purchased the over-the-stove microwave for the 2017 home. Kathi will be requested to provide the receipt for the microwave to get reimbursed.
- Annual Report to Donors, Jan 17: The Secretary had 75 copies of the report printed at the UPS Store for $13.08.
- New Business: None.
- The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 12 Jan 17, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
10 November 2016
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
- 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.
- Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Mark White
Kathi Narlock
George Cawl
Kris Woods
- The minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2016, were approved.
- Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the Secretary with the following status: Great Western Checking Account: $43,235.68; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,228.01
- Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
- Cans for 2 X 4’s: One attendee brought cans.
- Dinner Raffle (Oct-Nov 16): A total of 224 tickets are now distributed. So far, 162 tickets have been sold and $810 was collected. The Secretary will request Finance Director Ron Strawn to make reservations for about 20 people who will be attending the drawing/dinner at 6 PM on Thurs, 17 Nov 16, at the Papillion Pizza Ranch.
- Offutt Catholic Chapel Offering, Sun, 8 Jan 17:
- Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering: Bob Corsi indicated that the offering would be on the weekend of 14-15 Jan 17.
- Bowl-a-thon: To be scheduled in Mar 17.
- Combined Federal Campaign: Results to be known in Mar 17.
- 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew is now raised 3.4 % of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
- Other Ideas: None.
- Old Business:
- Update of Membership Roster: No changes made.
- Combined Federal Campaign of Indiana, Kentucky and Southwest Ohio: The Secretary continues a search for a CPA to review the Crew‘s 2016 Financial Statement for the 2017 CFC application. The best ball park estimate for the review, to date, is $2,500 from Marc Lowe of Jones & Lowe. To obtain a more accurate estimate, Marc requested that the Crew provide our Financial Balance Sheets for 2015 and 2016 (to date) and copy of our last IRS Form 990-EZ. The Secretary requested the Treasurer to gather these documents. Bob Corsi of VA suggested that we find a local Knight who is a CPA to do the review. Vice-President Marcel Moreau forwarded an email request his local Knights of Columbus council to find a Knight/CPA for the review. Based on CFC guidance just received, Secretary indicated that the upfront application/listing fees for the 2017 will be $360.
- VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob sent a $100 donation and $150 Lowe‘s gift card from his retirement ceremony.
- Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Kathi Narlock and Kris Woods are to meet on Sun, 13 Nov 16, to resolve data input difficulties with the website.
- Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
- Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Peggy Hoffman, the Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel CCD Coordinator, indicated that the Offutt Catholic Chapel Confirmation Class will help with a Pancake Breakfast on Sun, 19 Feb 17.
- 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): The Construction Director has revised the 2017 drawings and has almost completed the material list for the front porch gable roof design used in recent past years.
- New Business:
- Annual Report to Donors, Jan 17: The Secretary’s draft was reviewed and 75 copies will be obtained from UPS.
- The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7:30 PM, Thursday, 8 Dec 16, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
13 October 2016
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.
Ron Strawn
Mark White
Kathi Narlock
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 8 September 2016, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith was not present to provide a status.
5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. Dinner Raffle (Oct-Nov 16): Ron has received the $300 in Pizza Ranch certificates. 208 tickets were
distributed to those present. The Secretary has yet to find a local store which will allow the selling of the raffle tickets.
C. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering: To be scheduled for Jan 17.
D. Bowl-a-thon: To be scheduled in Mar 17.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Offering: Set for Sun, 8 Jan 17, per Chapel Accountant Mary Burden on 27 Sep 16.
F. Combined Federal Campaign: Results to be known in Mar 17.
G. 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew is now at 2.6 % of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
H. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes made.
B. 2016 Combined Federal Campaign Indiana, Kentucky, Southwest Ohio Drive: Still waiting for changes to 2017
application rules which will hopefully define the required CPA review of 2016 accounting books.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Secretary requested that Kathi Narlock added info on the Pizza Raffle
to the website.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary indicated that he is planning to make the 2017 Deployment with
Corey. Previous volunteers Jim Magill and Beth Collins are considering coming.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Still await word whether the Offutt Catholic Chapel Confirmation Class is
interested in helping with a Pancake Breakfast on Sun, 19 Feb 17.
G. 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): After sending copies of 2017 proposed plans for using 32-ft
roof trusses to cover the front porch to the Crew Leaders, Framing/Roofing Crew Leader Bob Corsi objected to the front
porch side eaves as being too much work and Siding Crew Leader thought the revised roof scheme would add a lot more
work. The Construction Director did not originally propose this revised roof scheme but thought the porch side eaves
were necessary for some rain protection for the front porch and to make a less complicated intersection of the wall and
upper roof for the vinyl siding. Without the porch side eaves, a metal break would be required to make metal flashing at
the wall-siding intersection. Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Mission P.O.C. and Bob Corsi then proposed using all
32-ft roof trusses with 52-ft long front porch. The Construction Director rejected this idea as being too costly and would
add much more work for the Support and Siding Crews. The Construction Director will now revise the 2017 drawings
and material list back to the front porch gable roof used in recent past years.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7 PM, Thursday, 10 Nov 16, at
9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
Friends and Family, It is that time of year again.
The Appalachian Construction Crew had their drawing on November 16th at the Papillion Pizza Ranch.
Thanks to the generosity of the Pizza Ranch we had $100 more in certificates. Which gave us two more WINNERS!!
1st Place-$150: Gus Gustafson
2nd Place-$100: Jay Edwards
3rd Place-$50: Laura Bowden
3rd Place-$50: Lori Holloway
3rd Place-$50: Kathy Hurt

11 August 2016
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
- 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.
- Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Ron Strawn
- The minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2016, were approved.
- Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 31 Jul 16: Great Western Checking Account: $61,909.96; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,220.28.
- Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
- Cans for 2 X 4’s: The Secretary turned in 40 lb of Al cans on 9 Aug 16 and $12 was received.
- Offutt Air Show, Sat, 30 Jul 16: Ten volunteers worked 10 hours. Await our share of the profits.
- Dinner Raffle(Oct-Nov 16): Ron still needs to get over to the Papillion Pizza Ranch to see whether they will again donate $300 in gift certificates. We agreed on the $5 donation ticket price and raffle prizes of: 1st: $150; 2nd: $100 and 3rd: $50.
- Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering: To be scheduled for Jan 17.
- Bowl-a-thon: To be scheduled in Mar 17.
- Offutt Catholic Chapel Offering: To be requested by the Secretary.
- Combined Federal Campaign: Results to be known in Mar 17.
- 2017 Financial Plan: Received a $100 donation toward the 2017 home.
- Other Ideas: None.
- Old Business:
- Update of Membership Roster: No changes made.
- 2016 Combined Federal Campaign Indiana, Kentucky, Southwest Ohio Drive: Alisha of the CFC confirmed that having the Good Shepherd Chapel as the service address and Crew’s NE office for receiving CFC revenue satisfied the upper levels of the CFC and the Crew is definitely in the Fall CFC Drive.
- VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
- Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): The photo disc for the 2016 deployment has arrived and the President will get her copy to the Webmaster.
- Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
- Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary is planning to do another Pancake Breakfast with the Offutt Catholic Chapel Confirmation Class, with a tentative date of Sun, 19 Feb 17. Await the start of the Confirmation Class this Fall before putting in a request for this event.
- 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): Harry has started on-site work for the Yancey house. Harry’s goal is complete the septic system and house foundation before Winter. On 2 Aug 16, the Owner approved the floor plan. Since we still have one quillow left over for a young boy, Janelle will ask her mother to make a quillow for the 5-year old girl of the Yancey Family.
- New Business:
- Adopt-A-Road: Sat, 17 Sep 16, was tentatively chosen for picking up trash on 25th Street.
- Audit of CY 2016 Accounting Books: With revenues in CY 2016 exceeding $100,000, the CFC will require that an audit of our books be available for possible submission. President Vicki Edwards will consult a friend who is CPA for possibly doing this audit in the Jan-Feb 2017 timeframe.
- 2017 Advance Payment: Per Harry Wallace‘s request, a $20,000 advance payment was sent on 29 Jul 16 for completing the septic system and foundation on the 2017 home. By email, Harry confirmed the receipt of the advance payment on 5 Aug 16. Harry will install the sub floor next May.
- The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7 PM, Thursday, 8 Sep 16, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
8 September 2016
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
- The Meeting was opened by Vice-President Marcel Moreau at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 4 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
- Attendance at the Meeting included:
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Ron Strawn
George Cawl
Mark White
- The minutes of the meeting held on 11 August 2016, were approved.
- Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status, as of 31 Jul 16: Great Western Checking Account: $41,689.74; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,222.58.
- Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
- Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
- Offutt Air Show, Sat, 30 Jul 16: The Secretary picked up the share check of $1,350 on 7 Sep 16, which is the 5th highest of amount of 17 Air Shows worked. The average amount received is $975.39 and highest amount received is $1,800.
- Dinner Raffle(Oct-Nov 16): Ron indicated that the Papillion Pizza Ranch will again provide $300 in gift certificates. The Secretary requested Donna Vogt to print 300 raffle tickets on 31 Aug 16.
- Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering: To be scheduled for Jan 17.
- Bowl-a-thon: To be scheduled in Mar 17.
- Offutt Catholic Chapel Offering: On 15 Aug 16, the Secretary requested consideration by the Chapel (Peggy Hoffman) for a designated offering.
- Combined Federal Campaign: Results to be known in Mar 17.
- 2017 Financial Plan: With public donations and the Air Show revenue, the Crew now stands at 2.5 % of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
- Other Ideas: None.
- Old Business:
- Update of Membership Roster: No changes made.
- 2016 Combined Federal Campaign Indiana, Kentucky, Southwest Ohio Drive: Alisha Hillner of the CFC indicated that major changes for the 2017 application are coming and will be discussed further later in these minutes.
- VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
- Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Kathi Narlock added the 2016 deployment photos to the website.
- Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary is still undecided about making the 2017 Deployment due to his health. Corey will be coming and previous volunteers Jim Magill and Beth Collins are considering coming.
- Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: In the upcoming month, the Secretary will inquire whether the Offutt Catholic Chapel Confirmation Class is interested in helping with a Pancake Breakfast on Sun, 19 Feb 17.
- 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): Harry has completed the Yancey house foundation and septic system.
- Adopt-A-Road: Trash pick up on 25th Street was set for 9 AM, Sat, 17 Sep 16. An email inquiry after the meeting, indicated that 4 volunteers can make this event.
- Audit of CY 2016 Accounting Books: A CPA has not been located yet for the audit of the accounting books which is needed for the 2017 CFC Application due our CY 16 income being over $100K. As mentioned above, the CFC will be issuing major changes on 1 Oct 16, which will affect the 2017 CFC application, including: (1) Assessing application, listing and distribution fees rather than taking overhead fees out of the donations. (2) Administrative zones will be reduced from 147 to 38 (although the Crew appears to be in similar zone). (3) With the Crew’s CY16 annual income in the 100K to 250K range, only a less costly CPA review will be required rather than an audit. The Secretary recommended that we hold off contacting a CPA until the CFC changes are issued.
- New Business: None.
- The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7 PM, Thursday, 13 Oct 16, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
14 July 2016
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
- The Meeting was opened by Vice-President Marcel Moreau at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 3 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
- Attendance at the Meeting included:
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Ron Strawn
George Cawl
Kathi Narlock
- The minutes of the meeting held on 12 May 2016, were approved.
- Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the Secretary with the following status, as of 30 Jun 16: Great Western Checking Account: $63,183.46; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,218.30.
- Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments. B. 2016 Financial Plan: Based on total donations received, we raised 234.2% of the $55,000 goal. Without the estate gift, we raised about $50,000. C. For the 4BR/2 Bath home to be built in 2017, the following financial plan was presented:
Air Show: $1,600
Dinner Raffle: $1,400
Church of Nativity: $42,000
Bowl-a-thon: $4,000
Offutt Catholic Chapel: $2,000
CFC: $3,000
Donations & Misc: $21,000
Total: $75,000
D. Offutt Air Show, Sat, 30 Jul 16: The requirements for the Air Show were reviewed including: (1) Working in RoRo stands. (2) Designated volunteer parking is North of the BX. (3) We will be wearing Crew shirts and hats. (4) Sign-up time is 7:15 AM at HR Central which is located inside the ramp gate, North of the new fire station. (5) Volunteer lists to SMSgt Blalock of HR Central ( anthony.blalock@us.af.mil ) and Base Public Health (Jose.Devora_ramirez@us.af.mil) have been submitted.
E. Dinner Raffle: This event is planned for Oct and Nov 16 with Pizza Ranch certificates.
F. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering: To be scheduled for Jan 17.
G. Bowl-a-thon: To be scheduled in Mar 17.
H. Offutt Catholic Chapel Offering: To be requested.
I. Combined Federal Campaign: Results to be known in Mar 17.
- Finance Director’s Report (Cont): J.Other Ideas: None.
- Old Business: A.Update of Membership Roster: No changes made.
B. 2016 Combined Federal Campaign Indiana, Kentucky, Southwest Ohio Drive: High levels of the CFC are concerned that our office is not located in KY, and Secretary was requested to provide the address of the Good Shepherd Chapel, our point-of-contact, in McCreary County, KY.
C.VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D.Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): The photo disc for the 2016 deployment is not available yet. After the disc arrives, the Secretary requested that representative photos be selected for the website, without regard to the two sites.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F.Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary is planning to do another Pancake Breakfast with the Offutt Catholic Chapel Confirmation Class, with a tentative date of Sun, 19 Feb 17.
G.2016 Deployment (work starts on 2 Jun 16): After 15 workdays, Crew deployment work wrapped up on Thurs, 16 Jun 16. The Gibson Family moved into their new home on Fri, 17 Jun 16 and the Moore Family moved in on Fri, 1 Jul 16. A total of $53,653.35 was expended on the Moore home and $55,487.64 was expended on the Gibson home. One of the main reason for the cost difference was that more work was done on the Gibson foundation. Each family was given the following new appliances: microwave, stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer. The Gibson Family requested and also received a dishwasher. Lessons learned include: (1) The ideal size for the Finish Crew is 6 volunteers. (2) Marcel Moreau thought that framing work went too fast and the mistakes affect the siding work.
- New Business: A.2017 Fundraising Goal: Based on the following calculation for the 4BR/2 Bath home to be built in 2017, the Construction Director proposed a 2017 fundraising goal: 1.3 (288 SF increase) X $50,000 + $5,000 (Add’l Bath) + $5,000 (Septic System) = $75,000.
B.2017 Deployment (works starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): We will be building a 4BR/2 Bath home for Rebecca Yancey (widow) and her four children: Amber, 15; Jonny, 12; Allison, 5 and Dawson, 1. The home will be located at 127 Perry Road, Stearns, KY 42647 (South on Highway 27, left on Pigskin Lane and right on Perry Road). Berthing at St. Joe’s Inn has been previously reserved from 31 May to 16 Jun 17. Some additional equipment and materials for 2017, include: Azek for the trim around the windows, 3-ft X 5-ft emergency egress windows for the bedrooms and a commercial food mixer has been purchased to replace a worn-out mixer. The floor plan has not been finalized but orientation information is still needed. Using wider roof trusses is being considered for covering the front porch.
C.Crew Shirts: With the closure of C & C Tailor Shop, the Secretary ordered 12 shirts (1 S, 2 M and 9 L) from JoDon’s at cost of $20 each plus sales tax.
- The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7 PM, Thursday, 11 Aug 16, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr
Secretary
In June 2017, the Crew will be building a home for Rebecca Yancey, a widow, and her four children, Amber, 15, Jonny, 12, Allison, 5 and Dawson, 1. The Yancey Family is currently living in an old, rundown trailer, near the home we built in 2015. The new home will be built at 127 Perry Road, Stearns, KY 42647. Due to the size of the family, we will be building 4-Bedroom/2 Bath home.
2016 Deployment Gibson and Moore Families
