Kathi Narlock, Sharon Strawn, Debbe Moreau, Vicki Edwards
George Cawl, Marcel Moreau, Barb Saucier, Will Saucier
Brittany Laski, Brittani Laski, Joe Laski, Mitchell Laski
10 December 2015
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 4 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Ron Strawn
George Cawl
Kathi Narlock
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 12 November 2015, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status to the Secretary: Great Western Checking Account: $25,786.74; Fidelity Money Market: $44, 211.78; Progress on 2016 Fundraising Goal of $55,000: 3.4%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: With the Finance Director position vacate, the Secretary discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: One attendee brought cans.
B. Papillion Pizza Ranch Raffle: A total of 261 tickets were sold for a revenue of $1,305, which is the 3rd highest raffle total. Fifteen attendees were at the drawing on 19 Nov 15, at Pizza Ranch. The Secretary sent a thank you letter to the Pizza Ranch manager.
C. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, Jan 2016: Bob Corsi indicated that the offering will be held on the weekend of 9-10 Jan 16.
D. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 2016: Possible proposed dates for this event were 5, 12 and 19 Mar 16. Ron Strawn will ask Sharon to make reservations at Leopard Lanes. Pledge sheets are planned to be distributed at the next meeting.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Jan 2016: No new developments.
F. 2016 Financial Plan: To date, 3.4% of the $55,000 goal has been raised.
G. Offutt Air Show, 30-31 Jul 16: Per an Omaha World-Herald article this week, the Thunderbirds will perform. The preference of those present is to work on Sat, 30 Jul 16.
H. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: No new developments.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob indicated that a family is donating 5% of their estate or $76,000 for the Appalachian home building project at the Church of the Nativity which will be transferred to the Crew. Bob proposed that we build a 2nd home, which will be discussed later in the meeting.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The pancake breakfast with the Confirmation students at Capehart Chapel will be held from 7 AM to 12:30 PM, Sun, 14 Feb 16. Six (6) Crew members have volunteered to work this event. Confirmation students will be requested to provide baked goods.
G. 2016 Deployment (work starts on 2 Jun 16): Harry Wallace, our Good Shepherd Chapel point-of-contact, indicated that the Barry and Mary Moore Family has been selected for the 2016 home. The Moore Family have 3 children: Jacob, 7; Peyton, 3 and Noah, 1. The Moore Family is currently living in trailer and will buy the adjacent lot for the new home.
H. Annual Letter to Donors: The Secretary provided a draft of this annual letter for review and will have the UPS Store print 75 copies.
7. New Business:
A. Build 2nd Home in June 2016 with anticipated $76K Estate Gift from VA: At the begin of the discussion, Vice-President Marcel Moreau proposed that instead of building a 2nd home, that the offering at Church of the Nativity not be held this year. The Construction Director did not think Bob Corsi would agree to this proposal. The following areas were covered for building a 2nd home in June 2016:
(1) Financial:
(a) With $76K estate gift known, Bob needs to indicate that ACC is building 2nd Home at VA Offering on 9-10 Jan 16.
(b) $76K gift and VA offering need arrive on separate checks and significantly before deployment. (No legal estate tie-ups.)
(c) Bob needs to provide the name of family estate for our tax return.
(d) $100K limit in revenue will be exceeded, requiring going to the longer IRS Form 990 (rather than the 990-EZ)
(e) Even with building the 2nd Home, the surplus will still grow.
(f) Good Shepherd Chapel needs to maintain separate account for each home.
(g) Advance payment to Harry for material ordering will at least double.
(2) Crew Volunteers:
(a) Some increases in crew sizes may be needed but we did two homes in 2007, with 28 total volunteers.
(b) Building Crew will need to stay until at least the end of 2nd week (11 Jun).
(c) Supplementing Crew with local KY volunteers would help, particularly with the 2nd Home finishing in the 3rd week.
(3) Floor Plans: Develop 2 separate plans based on home orientation and family desires.
(4) Bill of Materials: Develop to 2 separate lists for Bellevue materials, Lumber King and Lowe’s in Somerset.
(5) Berthing at St. Joe‘s:
(a) Could exceed the 30-bed limit of St. Joe’s Inn with sleeping bags at times.
(b) Extend reservation from Wed, 15 Jun to Wed, 22 Jun for 2nd Home Finish Crew.
(6) Food:
(a) Extend Food Crew to the end of the 2nd week (11 Jun).
(b) Extend menu plan to 11 Jun.
(c) May need to increase budget.
(d) Still do one dinner with both families and Crew on the night of Tues, 7 Jun.
(7) Building Schedules and Site Locations:
(a) Two home sites need to be in same general area for easy personnel transfers.
(b) Harry and his crew need two build two foundation/floors by June 2016.
(c) ACC frames and encloses 1st Home for Monday Rough-in inspection on 6 Jun.
(d) ACC finishes 1st Home while 2nd Home is framed and enclosed for Monday Rough-in inspection on 13 Jun.
(e) Plumbing, electrical and HVAC subcontractors need to meet both Monday Rough-in inspections dates.
(f) 2nd Finish Crew volunteers show up on Tues, 14 Jun to finish 2nd Home thru 22 Jun with local KY volunteers.
7. New Business (Cont.):
A. Build 2nd Home in June 2016 with anticipated $76K Estate Gift from VA (Cont): Based on the above discussion,
the Construction Director will discuss building a 2nd home further with Bob Corsi.
B. Board Election for Terms from 1 Jan 16 to 31 Dec 17: With 6 active members present, a quorum of the general membership existed. The following Crew members were elected: President: Vicki Edwards; Vice-President: Marcel Moreau; Secretary and Construction Director: George Ziska, Jr.; Treasurer: Janelle Smith; Finance Director: Ron Strawn.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7 PM, Thursday, 14 Jan 16, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
12 November 2015
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 4 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Ron Strawn
Kris Woods
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 13 October 2015, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status to the Secretary: Great Western Checking Account: $23,210.76; Fidelity Money Market: $44, 211.42; Progress on 2016 Fundraising Goal of $55,000 is less than 1%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: With the Finance Director position vacate, the Secretary discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. Papillion Pizza Ranch Raffle: Ticket distribution now stands at 250 of the 292 tickets printed. The Secretary sold 13 tickets at the Harlan No Frills from 10 AM to 2 PM, on Sat, 24 Oct 15, and received $249.87, in public donations. The article on the raffle was in the 21 Oct edition of the Bellevue Leader. 134 tickets stubs and $670 were turned in at the meeting. Ron Strawn will make reservations for a dozen Crew members for the drawing and dinner at Pizza Ranch at 6 PM, on Thurs, 19 Oct 15. With tickets still outstanding, sales are projected to exceed 200.
C. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, Jan 2016: No new developments.
D. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 2016: No new developments.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Jan 2016: No new developments.
F. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 3rd automatic quarterly bank deposit of $1,074.17 was received on 2 Nov 15.
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: The pancake breakfast with the Confirmation students at Capehart Chapel will be held from 7 AM to 12:30 PM, Sun, 14 Feb 16. Five (5) Crew members volunteered to work this event.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): Still await the final family selection from Harry Wallace, our Good Shepherd Chapel point-of-contact.
H. Finance Director Vacancy: We are still looking for a volunteer for this Board position.
7. New Business:
A. Annual Letter to Donors: The Secretary will prepare a draft of this annual letter, by the next meeting, for review.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Thurs, 10 Dec 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
13 October 2015
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by Vice-President Marcel Moreau at 7:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 3 of 4 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Kathi Narlock
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 14 July, 11 August and 8 September 2015, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status to the Secretary: Great Western Checking Account: $23,197.95; Fidelity Money Market: $44, 211.04; Progress on 2016 Fundraising Goal of $55,000 is less than 1%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: With the Finance Director position vacate, the Secretary discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. Papillion Pizza Ranch Raffle: 195 of the 292 tickets received have been distributed. It was mentioned that sellers need to complete the “By” line on the ticket stubs and have all stubs turned in by the Drawing Date of 19 Nov 15. The Secretary will be selling tickets at the Harlan No Frills from 10 AM to 2 PM, on Sat, 24 Oct 15. The Secretary submitted an article on the raffle to the Bellevue Leader Editor Ron Petak on 29 Sep 15. Ron will also forward the article to the Papillion Times. A Bellevue Leader reporter indicated that the article was to be in the 14 Oct 15 edition. Ron Strawn indicated that the Pizza Ranch Manager is Rob Hogg.
C. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, Jan 16: No new developments.
D. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 16: No new developments.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: Peggy Hoffman, Pastoral Assistant, indicated that the Crew sill have a designated offering in Jan 16.
F. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: No donations have been received yet from past CFC donors.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Kathi included info on the website about the Papillion Pizza Ranch Raffle.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary is working to confirm the date of the pancake breakfast with the Confirmation students at Capehart Chapel with Peggy Hoffman, as being 14 Feb 16.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): Harry Wallace, our Good Shepherd Chapel point-of-contact, indicated that he is reviewed 5 home applicants and will have a final selection by Thanksgiving.
H. Insurance Waiver to Offutt AFB: This item will be deleted from the agenda until new developments occur.
I. Finance Director Vacancy: We are still looking for a volunteer for this Board position.
J. Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: We have 5 volunteers to pick up trash on Sat, 17 Oct 15, at 9 AM.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:31 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Tues, 10 Nov 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle. However, the Secretary will try to find a better day with less conflicts for the attendees. Vice-President Marcel Moreau suggested the 3rd Tues.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
8 September 2015
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. Only 2 of 5 directors were present, so a quorum of the Board did not exist. An informal meeting continued.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meetings held on 14 July and 11 August 2015, will be reviewed at the next meeting when there is a quorum.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith was not present to provide a status.
5. Finance Director’s Report: With the Finance Director position vacant, the Secretary brought up the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Turn-in on 28 Aug 15: 34 lb X $0.30/lb = $10.20 (includes $0.05/lb bonus).
B. Dinner Raffle, Oct-Nov 15: Ron Strawn has secured $300 in Pizza Ranch (Papillion) certificates. Ticket donation price will remain at $5.00. Raffles prizes will be: 1st: $150; 2nd: $100; 3rd: $50. The Secretary will ask Donna Vogt to print out 300 tickets. The drawing was set for 6 PM, Thurs, 19 Nov 15, at Pizza Ranch.
C. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, Jan 16: No new developments.
D. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 16: No new developments.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Apr 16: As of 13 Aug 15, Pastoral Assistant Peggy Hoffman indicates that the Crew is on the list for consideration for an offering.
F. 2016 Financial Plan: The Secretary added a fifth “Donations & Misc.“ item to the plan with the anticipation of some donations from past CFC and other donors and possibly other fundraisers. The Plan includes:
(1) Dinner and a Movie Raffle: $1,000
(2) Church of the Nativity: $42,000
(3) Bowl-a-thon: $3,000
(4) Offutt Catholic Chapel: $2,000
(5) Donations & Misc: $7,000
Total: $55,000
G. Other Ideas: None, but we still need more ways to reach our goal.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates were made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The Secretary sent out letters to the 15 previous CFC donors before on 13of Aug 15, and one was returned due an outdated address.
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 development
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Still awaiting scheduling of the Pancake Breakfast with the Confirmation students at Capehart Chapel in Feb 16.
G. 2016 Deployment (works starts on Thurs 2 Jun 16): No new developments.
H. Insurance Waiver to Offutt AFB: Request was submitted on 25 Feb 15, but still no word has still been received back.
I. Finance Director Vacancy: No volunteer has stepped forward yet. The Secretary again emphasized the importance of filling this position for the upcoming 2016 fundraising season.
7. New Business:
A. Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: The time was tentatively set for 9 AM, Sat, 17 Oct 15.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Tues, 13 Oct 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
11 August 2015
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. Only 2 of 5 directors were present, so a quorum of the Board did not exist. An informal meeting continued.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Ron Strawn
Kathi Narlock
George Cawl
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2015, will be reviewed at the next meeting when there is a quorum.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith was not present to provide a status.
5. Finance Director’s Report: With the Finance Director position vacant, the Secretary brought up the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: One attendee brought cans.
B. Dinner and Movie Raffle, Oct-Nov 15: A discussion ensued and eliminating the movie from the prizes was considered. Ron Strawn volunteered to talk to the Pizza Ranch of Papillion, NE, about donating the three prizes similar to the total amount of recent years ($275 to $280). We need to finalize to this fundraiser at the next meeting so the raffle tickets can be printed and the sales can begin.
C. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, Jan 16: No new developments.
D. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 16: No new developments.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Apr 16: The Secretary sent an email requesting consideration for an offering to Pastoral Assistant Peggy Hoffman on 11 Aug 15.
F. 2016 Financial Plan: The Secretary presented a possible plan but it falls short of our 2016 Fundraising Goal of $55,000, due, in part, to losing the two fundraisers of the Offutt Air Show and the Combined Federal Campaign. The possible Plan included:
(1) Dinner and a Movie Raffle: $1,000
(2) Church of the Nativity: $42,000
(3) Bowl-a-thon: $3,000
(4) Offutt Catholic Chapel: $2,000
Total: $48,000
G. Other Ideas: We need ideas for other fundraisers and improving our current ones.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates were made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 2nd Automatic Quarterly Bank Deposit of $1,269.56 for the 2015 Distribution was received on 31 Jul 15. The letter to past CFC donors was again reviewed and slightly modified. The Secretary will get the letters out to the 15 previous CFC donors before the end of Aug 15.
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: In an email on 11 Aug 15, to the Offutt Catholic Chapel Pastoral Assistant Peggy Hoffman, the Secretary requested the Crew again work with this year’s Confirmation Class on providing a pancake breakfast in Feb 16, the Offutt Catholic Chapel.
G. 2016 Deployment (works starts on Thurs 2 Jun 16): The Construction Director determined that the retail cost of materials to install rain gutters was $350 (compared to a $450 contract cost), in addition, there could be a possible conflict between the Siding Crew installing the vinyl utility finish trim before the gutter apron on the roof edge which could hold up the Roofing Crew. The Construction Director suggested and Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C. concurred, that we keep things the same, as in previous years, where the Type “D” roof edge is installed all around the roof and a contractor comes later to install the rain gutters.
H. Insurance Waiver to Offutt AFB: Request was submitted on 25 Feb 15, but still no word has still been received back.
I. Finance Director Vacancy: No volunteer has stepped forward yet. The Secretary again emphasized the importance of filling this position for the upcoming 2016 fundraising season.
7. New Business: None.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Tues, 8 Sep 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr
Secretary
14 July 2015
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 4 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Kathi Narlock
Ron Strawn
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 May 15, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status to the Secretary: Great Western Checking Account: $21,871.88; Fidelity Money Market: $44, 209.92; Progress on 2015 Fundraising Goal: 118.8% (When 2015 Deployment expenses are added back in.)
5. Finance Director’s Report: With the Finance Director position vacate, the Secretary discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: The current Al can price is only at $0.25 per lb. Ron Strawn mentioned that you can get a $0.05 per lb coupon by going online to Can-Pak.
B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, Jan 16: No new developments.
C. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 16: Ron Strawn thought his wife would be willing run this event again.
D. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Apr 16: The Secretary will request that the Crew be considered for an offering next year.
E. Other Ideas: Possible candidates to fill the vacant Finance Director position were discussed.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: With the denial of the Crew’s 2015 application, Vice-President Marcel Moreau read a draft letter to be sent to past CFC donors in August 2015, explaining that the Crew is not longer with in the CFC and the benefits of donating directly to the Crew where a 100% of the donations would go to our cause. All present thought the letter was good and Marcel will email a copy of the letter to the Secretary for action.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob sent the consolidated 2015 deployment disc with over 600 photos.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Kathi selected 65 photos from the consolidated disc for the website.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Secretary will again try to schedule pancake breakfast with Offutt AFB Catholic Confirmation students in Feb 16.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The Crew paid a total for $43,000 to the Good Shepherd Chapel and nearly $51,000 overall for the Corder home. The Corder Family moved in on Friday, 19 June 2105. A 4-year comparison of home costs was reviewed. The Lowe’s kitchen cabinet order was missing one 15 X 30 wall cabinet which was scheduled to arrive after the Finish Crew left the site and, in addition, all the door fronts have to change because the previous design has been discontinued. Harry Wallace, the Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C., will handle correcting the kitchen cabinets. The onsite crew list included 27 volunteers (24 men and 3 women) with a by state volunteer tally of: NE: 6; VA: 15; OH: 1; FL: 1; MD: 1; AL: 1; CO: 2. No changes were recommended to the Personal Items to Bring List. Five drivers were paid a total of $1,393.82, which was a nearly $800 drop in gas costs from last year due to a lower price per gallon prices. Berthing at St. Joe’s Inn cost $1,800 for 23 one-week stays and 4 two-week stays. Food costs in costs increased to almost $1,600, since now the Crew is responsible for the catering of the first evening meal. The Crew bought a full line of appliances for the Corder Family from Lowe’s in Somerset, including a washer and a dryer, a stove, and a refrigerator at a total cost of $2,062.50. VA bought beds from Hometown Furniture. For lessons learned, the roof trusses will now be clamped down in the center before being attached so drywall ceiling unevenness is avoided.
H. Insurance Waiver to Offutt AFB: Request was submitted on 25 Feb 15, but still no word has still been received back.
I. Finance Director Vacancy: The Secretary emphasized the importance of filling this position for the upcoming 2016 fundraising season
7. New Business:
A. Trailer Repairs: The Construction Director reviewed just over $1,000 in repairs needed on the trailer, after returning from the deployment, including new tires, repacking the wheel bearings, re-securing the wheel fenders, checking the brakes, ensuring the breakaway system is in work order and adding a rapid jack.
B. 2016 Deployment: The Crew currently planning to start work a day earlier on Thurs, 2 Jun 16, to allow for 9-hour workdays and more flexibility, in case of rain, before the Monday rough-in inspections. The Secretary has been reservations with Jim Barney, the St. Joe’s Inn Landlord, for Wed, 1 Jun to Wed, 15 Jun 16. The Construction Director will be making catering reservations with Preston’s Steakhouse in Oneida, TN (423-569-4158), for the first evening meal on Wed, 1 Jun 16. The Construction Director was considering an additional tasking for the Siding Crew to install the rain gutters and downspouts; however, the initial material cost at Lowe’s is $350 compared to $450 for Harry Wallace to have a local contractor do the work.
C. 2016 Fundraising Goal: Based on spending nearly $51,000, for materials and logistics on the 2015 Deployment and to allow for installing a possible new septic tank system, the Construction Director recommended setting a goal of raising $55,000 for the 2016, which the Board approved.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Tues, 11 Aug 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
Papillion Pizza Ranch Raffle
WINNERS
$5 Donation
For Appalachian Construction Crew
Prizes: Pizza Ranch Certificates worth
1st:$ 150 Marianne Cleary
2nd: $100 Kathi Narlock
3rd: $50 Vicki Edwards
The Drawing was held Nov 19, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Papillion Pizza Ranch
“We Build Because You Care”‘
Thank you to all who purchased tickets!!
12 May 2015
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 4 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Kathi Narlock
George Cawl
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 Feb and 14 Apr 15, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status: Great Western Checking Account: 15,033.87; Fidelity Money Market: $59, 209.16; Progress on 2015 Fundraising Goal: 114.9%
5. Finance Director’s Report: With the Finance Director position vacate, the Secretary discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Can turn-in on 15 Apr 15: 33 lb X $0.30/lb = $9.90
B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 15: Offering total of $43,687.70 was received on 2 May 15. Total is the 2nd highest received from VA.
C. Bowl-a-thon, 7 Mar 15: With Vice-President Marcel Moreau providing an additional $200 check from the Bellevue Knights of Columbus, the total revenue climbed to record amount of $3,081.
D. 2015 CFC Distribution: $3,513.87
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering, Sun, 19 Apr 15: A total donation of $1,817.71 was received on 27 Apr 15. The Secretary submitted a thank you notice for the parish bulletin.
F. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: After being in the CFC for 20 years, a denial of the Crew’s 2015 application was received on 4 May 15, due to the lack of providing local services. The Secretary submitted a rebuttal on 7 May 15, emphasizing that the Crew offers a local opportunity to help the less fortunate with housing but this idea was again rejected in a CFC letter, received on 11 May 15. Alternatives include: (1) Submitting an appeal to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which must be received by 25 May 15. (2) Forgetting the CFC, since initial donations are significantly reduced by overhead and shrinkage cuts and the annual Crew’s annual phone bill of $600+ for maintaining a CFC required voice mailbox. Vice-President Marcel Moreau volunteered to draft a letter to be sent to past CFC donors this fall explaining why the Crew is not in the 2015 CFC Drive and the benefits of donating directly to the Crew where a 100% of the donations would go to our cause.
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: No new developments.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The onsite crew list has 28 volunteers (25 men and 3 women) with a by state volunteer tally of: NE: 6; VA: 16; OH: 1; FL: 1; MD: 1; AL: 1; CO: 2. The NE Carpool Plan was reviewed and we will be leaving Capehart Chapel at 6:30 PM, on Wed, 3 Jun 15. The Construction Director emphasized the importance of carpool drivers keeping their gas receipts for reimbursement. The Construction Director has made reservations for 2 rooms at Baymont Inn in Evansville, IN, for the night of 3 Jun 15. Vice-President Marcel Moreau volunteered to haul the food coolers and the microwave oven. The Berthing Plan was reviewed. Head Cook Vicki Edwards received $1,500 from the Treasurer for the deployment food expenses. The Construction Director reported, per the request of VA P.O.C. Bob Corsi, that the Crew will be paying for the 1st Thurs night BBQ. The President is still looking for the white over-the-stove microwave.
H. 2014 IRS Forms: With Treasurer Janelle Smith‘s submission of the IRS Form 999-EZ on 23 Apr 15, all actions have been completed on this item.
I. Insurance Waiver to Offutt AFB: Request was submitted on 25 Feb 15, but no word has been received back yet.
J. Finance Director Vacancy: With the departure of Stu Martin in Apr 15, the Board is still looking for a volunteer to complete his term thru 31 Dec 15.
K. Good Shepherd Chapel Advance Payment Request: The Secretary mailed a $15,000 advance payment check on 9 Apr 15, which the Good Shepherd Chapel Treasurer Kay Morrow reported received on 22 Apr 15.
7. New Business:
A. Death of Father Carroll Howlin: St. Joe’s Inn Landlord Jim Barney reported the death of Father Howlin on 5 May 15. Father Howlin was the first priest at the Good Shepherd Chapel. Father helped many people in McCreary County and built St. Joe’s Inn.
B. Donor List: The donor list which will be given to the Corder Family was passed around the room for finding omissions and errors.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM. With the Crew’s deployment in Jun 15, the next meeting was set for 7 PM, Tues, 14 Jul 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary
14 April 2015
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. Only Although 2 of 5 directors were present, so a quorum of the Board did not exist. An informal meeting continued.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Ron Strawn
Kathi Narlock
George Cawl
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2015, will be reviewed at the next meeting when there is a quorum.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status by email, as of 31 Mar 15: Great Western Checking: $9,751.01; Fidelity Money Market: $59,208.17; Progress on 2015 $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 16.9%
5. Finance Director’s Report: With departure of Finance Director Stu Martin from the Board, the Secretary discussed the following items:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Turn-in on 11 Feb 15: 44 lb X $0.40/lb = $17.60
B. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering: The Secretary requested Bob Corsi to update the previous projection of $31,772.
C. Bowl-a-thon, 17 Mar 15, Leopard Lanes: With the turn in of the last pledges, the total revenue received is $2,881.00 (a new record).
D. 2015 CFC Distribution: $3,513.87.
E. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering is set for Sun, 19 Apr 15.
F. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: New NE Volunteer George Cawl was added to the roster.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: With the 4th and last deposit on the 2014 Distribution of $783.72, received on 30 Mar 15, the shrinkage is $568.73 from the original quoted amount of $3,251.00. With the 2015 Distribution of $3,513.87, the first deposit of $86.13, was received on 31 Mar 15. The 2015 CFC application was submitted on 25 Mar 15. A donation of $238.02 was received on 10 Apr 15, from CFCNCA 0990, Bethesda, MD.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob’s list includes 16 volunteers and 2 alternates.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Only 2 volunteers are coming from CO.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Pancake Breakfast on Sun, 15 Feb 15, in the Capehart Chapel Annex had an attendance of about 300 and netted $917.53 ($1,122 – $204.47). Msgr. Mark Rowan’s promotion was a major factor in the attendance and revenue.
G. 2014 Deployment (works starts on 5 Jun 15: Harry Wallace reported the completion of the Corder Family home foundation on 9 Apr 15. The onsite crew includes 27 volunteers (24 men and 3 women). The Construction Director will make reservations for 2 rooms at the Baymont Inn & Suites, Evansville, IN, for the mid-point stopover. President Vicki Edwards plans to find a white, over-the-stove microwave by the next meeting.
H. IRS Forms: Treasurer will submit he IRS Form 990-EZ to the IRS before the 15 May 15 deadline.
I. Adopt-A-Road: The start of trash pick up on Sat, 15 Apr 15, was changed from 9 to 8:30 AM. Marcel and Debbe Moreau will pick up trash on the West side of 25th Street from Capehart Chapel to Little Caesar’s on Thurs, 23 Apr 15.
7. New Business:
A. The Private Organization Annual Review/Revalidation was submitted to the Offutt AFB 55 FSS/FSR on 25 Feb 15.
B. The annual insurance waiver request was submitted to Offutt AFB on 25 Feb 15.
C. Finance Director Board Vacancy: With departure of Stu Martin to Tampa in early Apr 15, the Board is looking for a volunteer to complete his term thru 31 Dec 15.
D. Advanced Payment on the Corder Home: On 9 Apr 15, Harry Wallace of the Good Shepherd Chapel requested an advanced payment of $15,000.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:34 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Tues, 12 May 14, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary