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April 2014 Minutes

2014 Minutes, Minutes

Jul 112014

9 April 2014

Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 7:04 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 5 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:

Vicki Edwards

Marcel Moreau

George Ziska, Jr.

Janelle Smith

Stu Martin

Ron Strawn

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 March 2014, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following report, as of 31 Mar 14: Great Western Checking: $8,177.05; Fidelity Cash Reserves: $39,203.61; Progress on 2014 $50,000 Fundraising Goal: -9.2% (However, when the $15,000 advanced payment is added back into the revenue raised, the progress is 20.7%.)

5. Finance Director’s Report: The Secretary and Finance Director discussed the following:

A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Turn-in on 25 Mar 14: 44 lb X $0.40/lb = $17.60.

B. VA Designated Offering, 25-26 Jan 14: Bob Corsi reports that after an initial collection of $28,000, the collection is now over $47,000. No additional status report has been receive from Bob.

C. CFC/United Way: The 2014 CFC Distribution will be $3,251.00.

D. Bowl-a-thon,1:30 PM, 8 Mar 14, Leopard Lanes: The total collected was $2,825.00 which is new record with previous record of $2,736 in 2012.

E. Offutt Air Show, Sun, 20 Jul 14: From the Air Show meeting on 2 Apr 14, the Secretary reported the following: (1) The Crew’s assignment for one share of the profits is 6 volunteers on the Dippin’ Dots stands and 4 volunteers on the Roca Berry Farm stand. (2) Showtime to sign-in at HR Central (north of the new fire station) is 0815 and volunteers must also sign out at the end of the day. (3) Volunteers are to park at Dyess and Castle Halls (north of the BX). (4) We will be wearing Crew shirts and hats. No open toed shoes or sloppy clothes will be allowed. (5) All volunteers must sign off on the Offutt Public Health’s food handling training and the signed list must be emailed to Ssgt Daniel Rodriguez in Public Health and posted in all stands. (6) The volunteer list must emailed to SMSgt Anthony Blalock( anthony.blalock@us.af.mil ) by 20 Jun 14. (7) Share money should be available around 6-7 Aug 14. (8) Extra volunteers, over the 10 required, may receive credit if needed by waiting at HR Central until 0900. Finance Director Stu Martin passed around the food handling instructions and the sign-off list to the volunteers present. With only one more meeting before the volunteer list needs to be submitted before our June deployment, the Secretary emphasized the importance of finding the remaining 4 volunteers by the next meeting.

F. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:

A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes were noted.

B. Combined Federal Campaign: CFC email notification was received on 25 Mar 14, indicating that the 4^th and final bank deposit on the 2013 distribution has been made. The Treasurer indicated that a deposit of $1,279.20, is shown on the March bank statement but she need to confirm with the CFC that this is the 4th 2013 deposit. Also CFC email notification was received on 31 Mar 14, indicating that 1^st bank deposit on the 2014 distribution was made but Treasurer has no record of this deposit at this time. The 2014 distribution of $3,251.00 is slightly below the average distribution of $3,307.14, but significantly below the 2013 distribution of $4,700.50.

C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob final list of volunteers includes 16 men.

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 2 pancake breakfast attendees who expressed interest in going on the June deployment have schedule conflicts and now cannot make it.

G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):

Harry Wallace reported that the foundation has been completed and that that sub floor will start in the 2^nd week of May. Head Cook Vicki Edwards needs $1,500 for deployment food and two coolers. The Construction Director requested to have both check books by the next meeting.

H. IRS Forms: The Treasurer needs to complete the IRS Form 990-EZ by 15 May 14.

I. Adopt-A-Road, 9 AM, Sat, 12 Apr 14, Capehart Chapel: Five volunteers signed up. The Secretary will get reflective vests and trash bags from the Sarpy County Public Works Department.

7. New Business:

A. Advanced Payment: Per Harry Wallace‘s request, an advanced payment of $15,000 was sent for the Ridenour home to the Good Shepherd Chapel on 20 Mar 14.

B. Donor List: This list, which will provided to the Ridenour Family, was circulated for corrections.

C. Private Organization Annual Review/Revalidation (POAR/R) due by 30 Apr 14 to 55 FSS/FSR: The Secretary is working on this required report which requests the following information:

(1) Current List of Officers and Phone Numbers

(2) Copy of December 2013 Bank Statement (Rec’d from the Treasurer)

(3) 2013 Income and Expense Statement (To be provided by the Treasurer)

(4) Approved Meeting Minutes for Feb and Mar 14

(5) Constitution Review

(6) Request for Waiver of Insurance

D. Bi-annual Constitution Review: The Board found no changes in the Crew’s purpose, function or membership eligibility.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 14 May 14, at 9803 S. 21^st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

January 2014 Minutes

Minutes

May 032014

8 January 2014

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.

Stu Martin

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 11 December 2013, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith was out-of-town.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The Secretary discussed the following:

A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Turn-in on 4 Jan 14: 48 lb X $0.30 per lb = $14.40

B. VA Designated Offering: According to Bob Corsi, the Church of the Nativity collection has been moved from 11-12 Jan 14 to 25-26 Jan 14.

C. CFC/United Way: The 2014 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 14.

D. Bowl-a-thon: Set for 1:30 PM, 8 Mar 14, at Leopard Lanes. Pledge sheets were distributed.

E. Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: The date has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 14.

F. Offutt Air Show, Sat-Sun, 19-20 Jul 14: Offutt Air Force Base confirmed this event on 18 Dec 13. President Vicki Edwards suggested that the Crew work on Saturday.

G. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:

A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.

B. Combined Federal Campaign: No new developments.

C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob will request 15 volunteer slots on the onsite crew. Bob has LR furniture to be donated to the 2014 Family.

D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.

E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Jim and Beth will not be on the onsite crew in 2014. Gary is looking for one or two new volunteers.

F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary and Ron Strawn discussed the material inventory for the pancake breakfast on 16 Feb 14, and plan to make a Commissary run on Sat, 15 Feb 14. Offutt Catholic Confirmation students will help with the breakfast. If all 11 students are available, Confirmation Class Teacher Barbara LaPorte might divide students into shifts for set-up, serving and clean-up. The Confirmation Class is bringing baked goods to the breakfast. Crew volunteers were requested to work from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):

Harry Wallace of the Good Shepherd Mission has selected Donna Ridenour and her children, James, 7 and Keristin, 5. Donna and the children live with Donna’s mother, Gladys Head, in a 2-BR house during the winter and in a unheated trailer behind the house in the summer. Due to a limited locations for the new house on the owner’s 2 acres of land, Harry plans to remove the existing house and trailer by Mar 14. The site has an existing septic tank which Harry will get checked by the Health Department. Donna works as a cook at the Eagle Community Center. Harry has provided the following orientation for the new home: Bath and MBR on the left (north end) and the Kitchen on the right (south end). Harry indicates that the family will need the full line of appliances, except for maybe a clothes washer. In addition to LR furniture located by VA, the family will also need BR furniture.

H. December Phone Bill: The January phone bill still confirms the November bill was paid twice, once by the Secretary by check and a second time on by some unknown person online, according to CenturyLink, which made the December bill only $0.21. The Secretary has paid the December and January bills by check. This will be the last report on this matter unless the billing numbers change.

7. New Business: None.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 12 Feb 14, at 9803 S. 21^st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

February Minutes 2014

Minutes

May 032014

12 February 2014

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 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:

Vicki Edwards

George Ziska, Jr.

Stu Martin

Ron Strawn

Mark White

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2014, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following report to the Secretary, as of 31 Jan 14: Great Western Checking: $1,548.60; Fidelity Cash Reserves: $54,202.75; Progress on 2014 $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 3.5%

5. Finance Director’s Report: The Secretary and Finance Director discussed the following:

A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.

B. VA Designated Offering, 25-26 Jan 14: Bob Corsi reports that after an initial collection of $28,000, the collection is now over $44,000, which has exceeded last year’s record amount.

C. CFC/United Way: The 2014 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 14.

D. Bowl-a-thon,1:30 PM, 8 Mar 14, Leopard Lanes: Sixteen bowlers are set to bowl. Thirteen will be at Leopard Lanes and three will phone in their scores.

E. Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: The date has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 14.

F. Offutt Air Show, Sat-Sun, 19-20 Jul 14: Finance Director Stu Martin has been trying to contact the Air Show management.

G. Souper Bowl Collection: The Offutt AFB Catholic Youth Group has given the Crew $310.90 from this collection.

H. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:

A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.

B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 2014 application was received on 15 Jan 14 and is due on 14 Mar 14. Still await the 4^th and final bank deposit from the 2013 distribution.

C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob is bring used appliances, living room furniture and a bedroom dresser for the Ridenour Family and is buying beds from a Whitley City furniture store. Bob provided a list of 18 volunteers for this year’s deployment.

D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.

E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary has signed up Bill Piper, his son, for the Siding Crew and is looking for one more new volunteer.

F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: According to Barbara Laporte, nine Confirmation students are planning to work at the pancake breakfast on Sun, 16 Feb 14, and four students are making baked goods. The Secretary and Ron Strawn will make a Commissary run on Sat, 15 Feb 14, at 9 AM. Crew volunteers were reminded that the pancake breakfast work is from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):

Harry Wallace has removed the trailer from the site and working on the demolition of the exiting house. According to Harry, the existing septic tank can be used with a modification. Donna approved the floor plan on 23 Jan 14. The Construction Director passed around the current volunteer list which has 29 people (26 men and 3 women). According to Owner Jim Barney, Sue Singleton of the McCreary County Care Center is handling financial matters for St Joe’s Inn, but Jim will still handle reservations. Jim indicated the following improvements to the Inn: Floors stripped and waxed; carpets cleaned; new side and back door locks; smoke detectors added to laundry and pantry; water saver shower head in women’s bath and a new kitchen faucet. VA is bringing a used microwave, stove and refrigerator for the Ridenour Family.

7. New Business:

A. IRS Forms: On 10 Feb 14, the Secretary provided the following forms for the Treasurer to complete: IRS Form 990 for the CFC applications due on 14 Mar 14, and IRS Form 990-EZ which is due to the IRS on 15 May 14.

B. Crew Hammer Presentation: The Secretary presents Mark White with a Crew hammer for eight years of service on the Board, as the Finance Director, from Jan 06 to Dec 13.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 12 Mar 14, at 9803 S. 21^st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

March 2014 Minutes

2014 Minutes, Minutes

May 032014

12 March 2014

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 5 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:

Vicki Edwards

Marcel Moreau

George Ziska, Jr.

Janelle Smith

Stu Martin

Ron Strawn

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 February 2014, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following report to the Secretary, as of 28 Feb 14: Great Western Checking: $2,075.20; Fidelity Cash Reserves: $54,203.17; Progress on 2014 $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 4.1%

5. Finance Director’s Report: The Secretary and Finance Director discussed the following:

A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: The Secretary reported that the price has gone up to $0.40 per pound.

B. VA Designated Offering, 25-26 Jan 14: Bob Corsi reports that after an initial collection of $28,000, the collection is now over $47,000.

C. CFC/United Way: The 2014 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 14.

D. Bowl-a-thon,1:30 PM, 8 Mar 14, Leopard Lanes: Fifteen bowlers knock down a total of 2,107 pins with their highest game of three bowled. Before the meeting a total of $1,670.00 was collected, with additional money turned in at the meeting.

E. Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: $2,436.67 was collected and the check is waiting at Capehart Chapel.

F. Offutt Air Show, Sat-Sun, 19-20 Jul 14: The Secretary committed the Crew to provide one 10-person crew to work on Sat, 19 Jul 14. Also Finance Director Stu Martin was identified as primary P.O.C. and the Secretary was identify as the alternate P.O.C. for this event. If Air Show meeting happens during the Crew’s June deployment, Ron Strawn volunteered to attend the meeting.

G. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:

A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes were noted.

B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 2014 application was submitted on 10 Mar 14. Still await the 4^th and final bank deposit from the 2013 distribution.

C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob latest list of volunteers includes 15 men plus 3 alternates.

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 on 16 Feb 14, was received very well with over 200 people attending. The Confirmation students provided good help and 2 attendees expressed interest in helping with the Crew’s mission.

G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):

Harry Wallace has removed the trailer and the old house from the site. The Construction Director sent the final plans, the material list and the subcontractor work descriptions to Harry Wallace on 19 Feb 14 and also faxed a the kitchen cabinet plan and material list to Lowe’s in Somerset on 19 Feb 14. The current onsite volunteer list includes 28 people (25 men and 3 women). Head Cook Vicki Edwards plans to upgrade the sandwich meat to ham and turkey.

H. IRS Forms: The Treasurer has completed the pro-forma IRS Form 990 for the CFC application. The Secretary provide the Treasurer with Major Contributor List for preparing the IRS Form 990-EZ.

7. New Business:

A. Annual Report to Donors: The Secretary provided a draft report for review. The Secretary will get 75 copies made at the UPS store.

B. Adopt-A-Road: Picking up trash on 25^th Street was scheduled for 9 AM, Sat, 12 Apr 14.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 9 Apr 14, at 9803 S. 21^st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

Bowl-a-Thon March 2014

2016 Minutes

Feb 052014

The Appalachian Construction Crew Bowl-a-thon was held Saturday March 8, 2014 at Leopard Lanes in Bellevue at 1:30pm.

$2600+ was collected! Way to go Bowlers!!

You can still pledge by contacting George Ziska at 402-292-5274.

Thank you all for your time and talents!!

Bowlers present on March 8th were:

Debbe & Marcel Mareau, Mark & Ben White William & Barbara Saucier, Vicki Edwards,

Kathi Narlock Peter Laski, Mitchelle & Brittani Laski

Other bowlers included:

Sharon Strawn, Thaddeous Laski, Joe Laski and Brittany Starek

December 2013 Minutes

2013 Minutes

Feb 052014

11 December 2013

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 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:

Vicki Edwards

George Ziska, Jr.

Janelle Smith

Ron Strawn

Stu Martin

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 13 November 2013, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status: Great Western Bank Checking Account: $3,859.86; Fidelity Money Market: $50,201.45; Progress on 2014 $50,000 Fundraising Goal: 2.4%.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The Secretary discussed the following:

A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.

B. VA Designated Offering: The Church of the Nativity collection is set for 11-12 Jan 14.

C. CFC/United Way: The 2013 CFC Distribution will be $4,700.50.

D. 8th Annual Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 13): A total of 239 tickets were sold for revenue of $1,195.00, which is 7th best out of 8 raffles, but is less than 9 tickets away from the average revenue of $1,241.26. The prize winners were: 1st ($140): Mark Kizzie; 2nd ($80): Bill Swick; 3rd ($60): Craig Nordaker. There were 12 attendees at the Drawing/Dinner on 27 Nov 13. The Secretary sent a thank you letter to Outback Manager Tom Powell for providing the $280 in store certificates.

E Bowl-a-thon: Set for Mar 14.

F. Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: The date has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 14.

G. Offutt Air Show, 19-20 Jul 14: No additional word received on this event from Offutt Air Base.

H. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:

A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.

B. Combined Federal Campaign: The Secretary reported that the Treasurer noted the 3rd quarterly bank deposit of $1,187.63 on 24 Oct 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: The Secretary and Ron Strawn need to review the material inventory at the next meeting to determine what items need to be purchased for the Thank You Breakfast at Capehart Chapel on Sun, 16 Feb 14. The Confirmation class has 11 students and will assist in this event.

G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14): Harry Wallace of Good Shepherd Mission, reports that the background of the 2014 Family is being researched with a selection to be made soon. President; George Ziska, Jr., Secretary and Construction Director; Janelle Smith, Treasurer and Stuart Martin, Finance Director.

7. New Business:

A. December Phone Bill: The recently received December phone bill was for only $0.21 since the Secretary paid the November bill by check on 2 Nov 13, and according to CenturyLink, someone paid the same November bill online on 7 Nov 13. This mystery as to who paid the November bill online was not resolved and it could be an accounting error by CenturyLink who also indicated that the December bill for $0.21, could wait to be paid with the next bill.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:29 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 8 Jan 14, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

The Ridenour Family 2014

2014 Image Galleries

Dec 222013

Harry Wallace, the local Good Shepard Chapel Coordinator selected Donna Ridenour for our 2014 home. She has two children. James is 7 and Keristen is 5. Donna works as a cook at the Eagle Community Center. Donna lives with her mother, Gladys Head, in a 2-BR home in the winter and in an unheated trailer in summer. The home will be built at 2950 Highway 896, Parkers Lake, KY, which is north of Highway 90.A

Construction was completed June 11 and the finishing crew stayed an extra week to drywall, tape, paint and finishing touches. Appliances were installed, furniture moved in.

The family began living in their new house on Wednesday, 18 June, and hopefully will be turning a house into a home.

Thank you to all the Crew and Volunteers in Whitley City for making this home a reality for the Ridenour Family.

November 2013 Minutes

2013 Minutes, Minutes

Dec 222013

13 November 2013 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 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did exist.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:

Marcel Moreau

George Ziska, Jr.

Mark White

Ron Strawn

Stu Martin

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 9 October 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: The Secretary turned in 70 lbs. of cans at $0.35 per lb. for a total of $24.50 received.

B. VA Designated Offering: The Church of the Nativity collection is set for 11-12 Jan 14.

C. CFC/United Way: The 2013 CFC Distribution will be $4,700.50.

D. 8^th Annual Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 13): The original distribution of 195 tickets was made after last month’s meeting. President Vicki Edwards requested an additional 25 tickets and Ron Strawn requested an additional 15 tickets to make the current distribution at 235. An article on the Crew made the 16 Oct edition of the Bellevue Leader. At the Harlan Drive No Frills, on Sat,19 Oct 13, 7 tickets were sold and $196.00 in donations were collected. Most meeting attendees plan to attend the Drawing and Dinner at 6 PM, Wednesday, 27 November 2013, at the Outback. The Secretary received 104 tickets stubs and $520.00 for ticket sales to date. With additional 46 tickets sold by Vicki Edwards, total sales to date were estimated at 150 tickets.

E Bowl-a-thon: Set for Mar 14.

F. Offutt AFB Catholic Chapel Designated Offering: The date for the Thank You Breakfast at Capehart Chapel has been set for Sun, 9 Mar 13.

G. Offutt Air Show, 19-20 Jul 14: An Omaha World-Herald article on 23 Oct 13, indicates that at the end of Navy Week, the Blue Angels will perform at the Offutt Air Show. Pierre Flatowicz of Offutt AFB confirms that the Air Show will be held and that volunteers will be needed, as in previous years, but that he is waiting for direction from the Wing Commander.

H. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:

A. Update of Membership Roster: Stu Martin changed his email address.

B. Combined Federal Campaign: The Secretary indicated that a CFC deposit was received on 29 Oct 13, and is waiting for the Treasurer to confirm the amount.

C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.

D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org): The Secretary requested Webmaster Kathi Narlock to confirm that our website is now a cost free site.

E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.

F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Secretary indicated that the Crew will hold a Thank You Breakfast at Capehart Chapel on Sun, 16 Feb 13, with Confirmation students assisting.

G. 2014 Deployment (Wed, 4 Jun to Thurs, 19 Jun 14, including travel and work; work starts on Friday, 6 Jun 14):

Good Shepherd Mission Treasurer Kay Morrow indicates that they have six applicants for a new house with some the families located in Clark Hollow, the location of the 2013 home. Due to road conditions and logistics, the Construction Director requested that we not go back to Clark Hollow and Kay concurred that some of the applicants are closer to Whitley City.

H. Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road: The signed contract for extending the Crew’s trash pick up on 25^th Street from Capehart Road to Highway 370, from 1 Jul 13 to 30 Jun 18, was received on 18 Oct 13.

I. 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. Stu Martin has volunteered to be the Finance Director.

7. New Business: None.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Wed, 11 Dec 13, at 9803 S. 21^st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.

Secretary

October 2013 Minutes

Minutes

Nov 162013

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 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, 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

OutBack Steakhouse Raffle 2013

Events

Oct 182013

8^th Annual Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 13): The ticket price will again be $5.00. Prizes will be: 1^st: $140; 2^nd: $80; 3rd: $60. An article and photo was in the Bellevue Leader. Tickets will be sold at No Frills on Harlan Drive, from 10 AM to 2 PM, for selling tickets. The Drawing and Dinner date was set for Wednesday, 27 November 2013, at 6 PM.

A total of $1,185 has been rec’d for 237 tickets of the 239 sold. The final anticipated total of $1,195 ranks 7th out of 8 raffles held.

The Outback certificate winners of the raffle were: 1st ($140): Mark Kizzie; 2nd ($80): Bill Swick; 3rd ($60): Craig Nordaker.

Thanks for all your efforts on this year’s raffle.

George

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