Appalachian Construction Crew, Inc. – Page 21

March 2011

2011 Minutes, Minutes

Apr 242011

9 March 2011 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 only 2 of 5 directors present, 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 Kris Woods 3. The minutes of the meeting held on 9 February 2011, were reviewed but approval will be delayed until a Board quorum exists at a meeting. 4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following report to the Secretary: Checking account: $10,259.97; Money Market: $43,435.22; Progress on 2011 $42,000 Fundraising Goal: 19.9% 5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items: A. Cans for 2X4‘s: Secretary turned in 30 lbs of cans on 14 Feb 11, at $0.50 per lb for a total of $15.00. B. Offutt Chapel Designated Offerings: The combined Catholic and Protestant offering was $5,887.05, which is more than the 2010 combined offering of $$5,270.50 but less than the 22-year average of $6,946.49. With the possibility of no offering next year, the question of replacing this revenue exists. C. Church of the Nativity, Burke VA Designated Offering: Bob Corsi reports, as of 9 Feb 11, that this offering is nearing $33,000. D. Bowl-a-thon (Mar 11): $100 has already been collected for this event. E. CFC/United Way: The 2011 CFC distribution will be $4,870.74. F. Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation: More information is needed to evaluate this foundation as a possible funds source. Near the end of the information we now have, a statement indicating that “unsolicited proposals….may not be returned or acknowledged.” This statement needs to be further clarified. G. Offutt Open House, Sat, 27 Aug 11: The Crew has requested to participate in this event. Ten volunteers are required for one share of the profits. H. Other Ideas: None. 6. Old Business: A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes were noted. B. Combined Federal Campaign: After receiving the 11th and final 2010 CFC distribution check, the total amount was $6,241.48, which is $497.51, less than the original amount of $6,738.99, due to shrinkage. The 2011 CFC distribution will be $4,870.74, compared to the 16-year average of $3,142.90. The Secretary sent out 7 acknowledgement letters to the 2011 CFC donors. Per CFC accrual accounting procedures, the entire 2011 distribution amount must be added to the Crew assets which will make the above fundraising progress exceed 30%. 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. 2011 Deployment (2-15 Jun 11): A letter from Tabatha Ridner and photos of the family’s poor double wide trailer and the new home site were shown. Currently, the onsite Crew includes 30 volunteers with 3 on the Food Crew, 22 on the Building Crew and 5 on the Finish Crew. Sister Nancy reports that she has a bid of $3,300 for the new septic tank system. The Construction Director encouraged President Vicki Edwards to begin looking for the microwave. Due to the lack of home appliances, the Crew may be involved in adding some of these items to the gift list. H. Donor List: The list was reviewed for errors and omissions. I. Order Hats: The Secretary has received the order of 24 hats from Rapid Graphics and Signs for a total of $253.46 ($9.87 per hat plus tax). The supplier also provided to 2 free hats for 2 defective hats from the last order. J. IRS Forms: The Secretary has provided the Treasurer with the 990 forms for the CFC application and the 990EZ forms for the IRS. 7. New Business: A. Shirt Inventory: The Secretary reported that the current inventory has 15 shirts (5 XL and 10 L) and no shirts will be needed this year. B. Adopt-A-Road: The clean-up of 25th Street was set for 9 AM, Sat, 16 Apr 11. 8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:22 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 13 Apr 11, at 9803 S. 21st Circle. George Ziska, Jr. Secretary

February 2011

2011 Minutes, Minutes

Apr 242011

9 February 2011 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 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 3. The minutes of the meeting held on 12 January 2011, were approved. 4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following financial status to the Secretary, as of 31 Jan 11: Checking Account: $3,447.34; Money Market: $43,434.89; Progress on 2011 $42,000 Fundraising: 6.8 % 5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items: A. Al Can Recycling: One attendee brought cans. B. Offutt Chapel Designated Offerings: The Chapel Accounting Assistant reported that the Protestant designated offering on 6 Feb 11, has an unofficial total of $2,809.00. Although requested, no bulletin notice was put in the Catholic bulletin for the scheduled 13 Feb designated offering. The Secretary and the Vice-President sent out announcing emails for the Catholic designated offering on 27 Jan and 8 Feb 11. C. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA: Bob Corsi reported that the offering total is near $31,000, as of 31 Jan 11. D. Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, Sat, 12 Mar 11: To date, 9 bowlers have signed up for this event. E. CFC/United Way: Results of 2010 Fall CFC Drive will be available in Mar 11. F. Other Ideas: Kathi Narlock provided an email on the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation which funds housing throughout the country. However, the foundation info indicates that grant requests are not solicited. More info will be requested. 6. Old Business: A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes were noted on the roster. B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 11th 2010 CFC distribution check for $780.48 was received on 28 Jan 11. If this was the last distribution check, there would be shrinkage of $497.51, from the original net donation total of $6,738.99. The Crew has received the 2011 CFC application which is due on 18 Mar 11. C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob provided names of 20 VA onsite crew volunteers. D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Webmaster duties were transferred from Sarah Edwards to Rick and Kathi Narlock. The site has been updated. E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary, Corey and two other volunteers will be coming from CO. F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments. G. 2011 Deployment (2-15 Jun 11): Sister Nancy Sutton of the Good Shepherd Mission has selected Ricky and Tabatha Ridner for our 2011 home. The Ridners have two daughters, Takelia and Takayla. The Ridner Family is currently living an unhealthy and unsafe trailer. The onsite crew list currently includes 32 volunteers, as follows: Food Crew: 3; Building Crew: 22; Finish Crew: 7. The Construction Director has requested additional info from Sister Nancy for doing the floor plan. The gift list for the Ridner Family could include some home appliances. H. Donor List: The Secretary continues the update the list. I. Order Crew Hats: The Secretary has ordered 24 hats from Rapid Graphics & Signs. J. IRS Forms: The Secretary provided the Treasurer the Form 990 for the CFC application. The 2010 Form 990EZ for the IRS is not available yet on the IRS website. 7. New Business: A. Nonprofit Corporation Biennial Report: The Secretary submitted this required report to the NE Secretary of State which includes the names and addresses of the Board of Directors and a $20.00 fee. 8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 9 Mar 11, at 9803 S. 21st Circle. George Ziska, Jr. Secretary

2011 Deployment (Ridner Family)

Minutes

Feb 142011

Construction for the Ridner family was completed. The family has moved into the home. Photos of the build and the Ridner previous home are posted in the 2011 Image Gallery. The Appalachian Construction Crew, Inc. will be building a home for Ricky and Tabatha Ridner who are currently living in a very unhealthy and unsafe trailer. The roof leaks causing mold in the trailer which is not good for family members with asthma. The trailer electrical wiring will not support a regular stove and fire shoots out of some of the light fixtures. The trailer has no running water. Blankets are put up on the interior trailer walls for insulation. Yes, some Americans are homeless, as our 2010 Taylor Family, and other families have to live in very poor living conditions, as our 2011 Ridner Family. The Crew does not have the resources to help all families with inadequate housing, but with your help, we can help one family next June. Fundraising has already begun for the 2012 home. If you can help with the build or donate to help purchase supplies we want to hear from YOU!!

16th Annual Bowl-a-thon (March 2011)

Minutes

Feb 142011

16th Annual Bowl-a-thon Currently there are 6 bowlers that will be at Leopard Lanes at 1:30 PM, Saturday, 12 Mar 2011. Anybody can help by pledging per pin and donations, bowling or by giving a pledge to your favorite bowler. Contact George Ziska 402-292-5274 or Sharon Strawn 402-291-4699

January 2011 Minutes

2011 Minutes, Minutes

Feb 142011

Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting 12 January 2011 1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 8:00 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. Janelle Smith Ron Strawn Kathi Narlock 3. The minutes of the meetings held on 10 November and 8 December 2010, were approved. 4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following financial status, as of 31 Dec 10: Checking Account: $2,862.73; Money Market: $43,433.84; Progress on 2011 $42,000 Fundraising: 6.8 % 5. Finance Director’s Report: Although Finance Director Mark White was not present, the following items were discussed: A. Al Can Recycling: During this week, cans were received from two Crew members. B. Offutt Chapel Designated Offerings: Current schedule of Sun, 13 Feb 11 (Catholic) and Sun, 20 Feb 11 (0900 Protestant Service) remains same. Due to anticipated, limited advertisement at the Offutt Chapel, the Secretary will be sending an announcing email for members to forward to other Offutt Chapel parishioners. C. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA: Bob Corsi indicated that the offering is set for the weekend of 15-16 Jan 11. D. Bowl-a-thon: Sharon Strawn has reserved lanes at Leopard Lanes for 1:30 PM, Sat, 12 Mar 11. To date, 6 bowlers have signed up for this event. E. CFC/United Way: Results of 2010 Fall CFC Drive will be available in Mar 11. F. Other Ideas: None. 6. Old Business: A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes were noted on the roster. B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 10th 2010 CFC distribution check for $579.91 was received on 18 Dec 10. If this was the last distribution check, there would be shrinkage of $1,277.99 from the original net donation total of $6,738.99. The Secretary has requested the CFC to confirm this shrinkage. Also a check for $53.39 was received on 27 Dec 10 from the United Way of the National Capital Area. C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob is providing some info on VA onsite crew volunteers. D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Approved meeting minutes from Oct thru Dec 10 need to be inputted, along with the Outback Raffle results. Also the words need to updated, according the Annual Report to Donors of Jan 11. The Secretary will transmit by email above mentioned information to the Webmaster. E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary provided the names of two possible volunteers from CO. F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Donations from the Thank You Breakfast on Sun, 12 Dec 10 , totaled $424.00 ($269 (SAC) and $155 (Capehart)). After expenses of $182.76, the breakfast netted $241.24. Approximately 170 parishioners (80 (SAC) and 90 (Capehart)) attended this event. An updated material inventory was provided to Ron Strawn. G. 2011 Deployment (2-15 Jun 11): An assistant cook from CO is possible. The Construction Director is working on confirming the onsite crew volunteers. H. Annual Report to Donors: The Secretary had 100 copies of this report printed at the UPS Store for $16.77. I. Donor List: The Secretary provided the list for review to find errors and omissions. 7. New Business: A. Order Crew Hats: The Secretary reported that the inventory of crew hats is down to only eight. The Secretary received Board approval to order 24 hats from our previous supplier, Rapid Graphics & Signs. B. IRS Forms: The Secretary reported that the 2010 forms are currently not available on the IRS website. Form 990 will be needed for the CFC application in the Mar/Apr 11 timeframe and the Form 990EZ needs to be submitted to the IRS by 15 May 11. 8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 9 Feb 11, at 9803 S. 21st Circle. George Ziska, Jr. Secretary

November 2010 Minutes

2010 Minutes, Minutes

Feb 042011

Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

10 November 2010

1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 8:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 4 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board existed.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Mark White
Ron Strawn
Donna Vogt

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2010, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following report to the Secretary: Checking account: $5,345.67; Money Market: $38,429.79; Progress on 2011 $42,000 Fundraising Goal: 2.4%

5. Finance Director’s Report: Finance Director Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Al Can Recycling: Secretary turned in 67 lbs of cans on 18 Oct 10, at $0.35 per lb for a total of $23.45. Since the Carter Lake recycling site was not used (which pays $0.50 per lb), the Secretary donated a “Carter Lake” penalty of $0.15 per lb for total of $10.05.

B. Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 10): After contacting the Outback manager, Donna set the 3 raffle prizes at $120, $60 and $45. Donna is now distributing tickets. The Secretary got an article and photo in the 3 Nov Bellevue Leader. At the Harlan Road No Frills on 6 Nov, 21 tickets were sold and $32 in public donations were received. Selling tickets at the Galvin Road Baker’s on 13 Nov, still awaits approval. Donna set the drawing date for Monday, 6 Dec 10. Attendees were encouraged to eat at the Outback after the drawing. To date, 30 tickets have been sold. With 274 tickets sold in 2009, President Vicki Edwards set a goal of selling 300 tickets in 2010.

C. Offutt Chapel Designated Offerings: The Chapel Accountant indicated that the Catholic designated offering will be held on Sunday, 13 Feb 11, and the Protestant designated offering was changed to Sunday, 20 Feb 11 at the 0900 Service. The Catholic Pastoral Assistant indicated that a guest book would not be allowed at the designated offerings since it would interpreted as fundraising.

D. Church of the Nativity, Burke VA Designated Offering: No word on date yet.

E. Bowl-a-thon (Mar 11): No developments.

F. CFC/United Way: Results of 2010 Fall CFC Drive will be available in Mar 11.

G. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The Secretary has provided rosters to Board members.

B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 8th 2010 distribution check for $511.84 was received on 16 Oct 10.

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

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

E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary had successful back surgery on 25 Oct 10.

F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: President Vicki Edwards called the Catholic Chapel Pastoral Assistant during the meeting and they agreed on a revised date of 12 Dec 10, for the Crew’s Thank You Breakfast at the Offutt Chapels. The Catholic Chapel Pastoral Assistant will do the facilities reservations. Catholic Confirmation students are interested in working this event. Vicki will discuss this event with Chaplain Dabbs, the Senior Protestant Chaplain.

G. 2011 Deployment (2-15 Jun 11): Tony Erba (WI) volunteered for the on-site crew.

H. Revised Account Signature Authority: Necessary paperwork was completed at Great Western Bank, Galvin Road Branch, on 21 Oct 10. The Treasurer submitted paperwork for the Fidelity money market account.

7. New Business: None.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:57 PM. The next meeting was set for 8 PM, Wed, 8 Dec 10, at 9803 S. 21st Circle. President Vicki Edwards requested that we consider a 7 PM start time for 12 Jan 11 meeting and thereafter.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

December 2010 Minutes

2010 Minutes, Minutes

Feb 042011

Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

8 December 2010

1. The Meeting was opened by Vice-President Marcel Moreau, at 8:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With only 2 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board did not exist. An informal meeting continued.

2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Marcel Moreau
George Ziska, Jr.
Ron Strawn

3. The minutes of the meetings held on 10 November 2010, were reviewed with approval delayed until the next meeting with a Board quorum.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following report to Secretary on our financial status, as of 30 Nov 10: Checking Account: $5,479.53; Money Market: $38,430.71; Progress on 2011 $42,000 Fundraising: 2.7 %

5. Finance Director’s Report: Although Finance Director Mark White was not present, the following items were discussed:
A. Al Can Recycling: During this week, cans were received from two Crew members.

B. Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 10): The results of the 6 Dec drawing were: 1st: Tom Ziska, $125; 2nd: Marcel Moreau, $75; 3rd: Beth Wells, $50. Due to available certificate amounts, Outback graciously increased the prize amounts from the advertised prizes of $120, $60 and $45. Donations for 275 $5 tickets (for a total of $1,375) were received which is one more ticket than 2009.

C. Offutt Chapel Designated Offerings: Current schedule of Sun, 13 Feb 11 (Catholic) and Sun, 20 Feb 11 (0900 Protestant Service) remains same.

D. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA: No word yet but normally it happens in Jan.

E. Bowl-a-thon (Mar 11): No new developments.

F. CFC/United Way: Results of 2010 Fall CFC Drive will be available in Mar 11.

G. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes were noted on the roster.

B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 9th 2010 CFC distribution check for $685.19 was received on 13 Nov 10.

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

D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): The 2010 Outback Raffle drawing results need to be inputted.

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

F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: The Thank You Breakfast on Sun, 12 Dec 10 was discussed. George and Ron will make a Commissary supply run on Sat, 11 Dec 10 at 9 AM. George will deliver the SAC Chapel fruit tray to Vicki on Sat afternoon. We will get access to both Chapels at 7:30 AM, on Sun when the material and equipment will be delivered. Catholic Confirmation students with parents will be arriving at SAC Chapel at 7:30 AM on Sun and need to be divided between the two Chapels. We will be wearing Crew shirts and hats. Vice-President Marcel Moreau will send an email to some 0830 Mass attendees to publicize the breakfast.

G. 2011 Deployment (2-15 Jun 11): An assistant cook is still needed.

7. New Business:
A. Annual Report to Donors: The Secretary provided a draft for review.

B. Donor List: The Secretary provided a the list for review to find errors and omissions.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. The next meeting was set for 7 PM, Wed, 12 Jan 11, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

Designated Offering

Minutes

Feb 032011

Our Lady of Peace Parishioners,

A designated offering will be held for the Appalachian Construction Crew on Sunday, 13 February 2011.

The Crew was started in 1988, with a seed planted by Offutt Chaplain Father Dennis Hanley. The Crew's mission is to build homes for Appalachian families unable to afford adequate housing. Each June, the Crew deploys to McCreary County, KY, the eighth poorest county in the nation by median household income. The Good Shepherd Mission of Whitley City, KY, selects the deserving family receiving the home. Originally, volunteer builders came mainly from the Bellevue area but with the constant military personnel moves, our volunteers now come from all over the country.

Last June, the Crew built a home for Daniel and Laura Taylor and their two children, Heavenly and Drew. The Taylor Family was homeless due to their trailer being damaged beyond repair during a move. Laura could find only part time employment. The family is now living in their new, 24-foot by 40-foot, 3-bedroom home. The home is not a free handout since the family agrees to pay back the material cost of the home to the Good Shepherd Mission in small, interest-free payments. The Mission then uses this money for helping others in McCreary County. Your generous support throughout the years, allows the Crew to buy the materials for the homes.

Sister Nancy Sutton of the Good Shepherd Mission has just informed us that we will be building a new home in June 2011, for Ricky and Tabatha Ridner and their two daughters, Takelia and Takayla. The Ridner Family is currently living in a trailer that is falling apart and has many roof leaks.

The Appalachian Construction Crew truly appreciates your continuing support of our cause. For more info and photos of our work, please go to our website at http://accrew.org . Anyone interested in joining us next June for building our 26th family home, please call me at 402-292-5274. Due to limited publicity at Offutt Chapel, please pass this email on to other parishioners.

Thanks,

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary and Construction Director
Appalachian Construction Crew, Inc.

Outback Steakhouse Raffle 2010

Minutes

Nov 032010

We held a successful fund raising raffle for the Outback Steakhouse during the month of November. Prizes consisted of one grand prize of $125, 2nd prize $75 and 3rd prize of $50. Drawing was held on December 6th. The winners were: 1st place-Tom Ziska; 2nd place-Marcel Moreau and 3rd place-Beth Wells. Congratulations to the winners! Plans are in the works for another raffle in November 2011. Thanks to all who purchased tickets for a chance at this great prize and a special thanks to Outback Steakhouse manager Tom Powell, the local Bellevue manager provided us with the gift certificates.

September 2010 Minutes

2010 Minutes, Minutes

Oct 152010

8 September 2010

Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 8:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 4 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board existed.
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2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
Ken Zeiger
George Ziska, Jr.
Mark White
Marcel Moreau
Ron Strawn
Kathi Narlock

3. The minutes of the meetings held on 11 August 2010, were approved with a correction.

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 items:
A. Al Can Recycling: One attendee brought cans.

B. Offutt Open House, Sat, 28 Aug 10: Ten (10) Crew volunteers worked the open house. The Omaha World-Herald indicated an estimated two-day attendance of 150,000 people and Mark reported record concession sales. Still await the distribution of profit shares.

C. Outback Raffle (Oct-Nov 10): Donna Vogt was not present to discuss.

D. Offutt Designated Offerings: At the last Catholic Parish Council meeting, the Crew was left on the designated offering list for this year but the new Catholic Chaplain indicated that the Crew would not be on the list every year. Ron Strawn suggested that an email be sent to the Chapel Account Manager to find out the dates of Catholic and Protestant designated offerings. The Secretary will send this email. Marcel Moreau suggested that the Crew have a guest sign-up book at this year’s designated offering so donors could be sent Crew thank you letters and receipts for their donations. President Vicki Edwards will follow up on the guest book idea with Catholic Pastoral Assistant.

E. Church of the Nativity, Burke VA Designated Offering: No word on date yet.

F. Bowl-a-thon (Mar 11): No developments.

G. CFC/United Way: Results of 2010 Fall CFC Drive will be available in Mar 11.

H. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes were noted on the roster.

B. Combined Federal Campaign: The 6th 2010 distribution check for $739.41 was received on 24 Aug 10.

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

D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): The 2010 deployment photos still need to be inputting.

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

F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: With the potential removal of the Crew from the Offutt Catholic Chapel designated offering list for at least next year and the Crew‘s restricted visibility at the Chapel for interesting future volunteers, a discussion pursued for a possible new “home“ for the Crew. President Vicki Edwards thought we should give the new Catholic Chaplain a chance to adjust his attitude toward the Crew. Finance Director Mark White and Ron Strawn still thought it was good idea to do a Thank You Breakfast to publicize our cause at the Chapel and possibly obtain more local volunteers. The current military deployment demands may be a factor in active duty members not being interested in another week away from their families to build a home. If the Crew tries to affiliate with another church or organization, Mark indicated that we need to first determine what kind of support we are seeking such financial or being a new ministry of the organization. The current economic conditions also make it difficult to become part of another organization already strapped with many projects and reduced revenues.

G. Trailer Switch: The Secretary obtained USAA insurance ($250 Deductible with a partial 6-month premium of $5.61) and registered the trailer in Sarpy County (cost $34.75).

H. 2010 Deployment (3-16 Jun 10): Finish Crew Leader Ken Zeiger provided the drywall mixing drill and was paid $68.99.

I. 2011 Deployment (2-15 Jun 11): The Construction Director passed around the crew list.

J. Base Liability Insurance Waiver: Since several inquiries to the Base Services Squadron have not yielded an updated status and since this waiver was not requested with this year‘s Private Organization Annual Review/Revalidation, the Secretary recommended that this item be removed from the meeting agenda.

K. Receipts Printing: The Secretary received 400 receipts (without perforations) on 25 Aug 10, for $29.09 from the UPS Store.

L. Plaque Addition: The Secretary re-installing the plaque in Capehart Chapel hallway.

M. Sarpy County Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: Five Crew members volunteered for this local community activity. We will meet at the Capehart Chapel parking lot at 9 AM on Sat, 18 Sep 10.

7. New Business:
A. Private Organization Annual Review/Revalidation: The Secretary submitted this required report to the Base Services Squadron on 19 Aug 10. Requested information included in the report: (1) Board of Directors’ names with email addressees and phone numbers, (2) Bank Statement of 30 Jul 10, (3) Income and Expense Statement from Jul 09 to Jun 10, and (4) Approved Meeting minutes for May and Jul 10.

B. Vice-President Replacement: The Secretary presented outgoing Vice-President Ken Zeiger a Crew hammer in appreciation for his service as Vice-President from Jan 06 to Sep 10. Marcel Moreau volunteered to complete the remainder of the Vice-President’s term, thru 31 Dec 11, and received a Board pro tem appointment. The Secretary has requested the Treasurer to provide the necessary paperwork for changing signature authorities for the bank checking and money market accounts.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:46 PM. The next meeting was set for 8 PM, Wed, 13 Oct 10, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

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