May 2015 Minutes

 2016 Minutes
Aug 182017
 

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

April 2015 Minutes

 2015 Minutes
Aug 182017
 

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

February 2015 Minutes

 2015 Minutes
Aug 182017
 

10 February 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 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
Ron Strawn
Kathi Narlock

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 14 Jan 14, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status by email: Great Western Checking
Account: $7,920.66; Fidelity Money Market: $59, 207.72; Progress on 2015 Fundraising Goal: 9.1%

5. Finance Director’s Report: The Finance Director Stu Martin discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: Attendees brought cans.
B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 15: No new developments from
Bob Corsi reporting the initial offering total of $31,772.
C. Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, 7 Mar 15, Leopard Lanes: We are still set with 13 bowlers. The Secretary
requested that the Finance Director not to make a deposit of pledges collected since the info is
needed for thank you letters.
D. 2015 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 15.
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: No updates made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: No new developments.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob provided a list of 16 volunteers with 3 alternates.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Gary identified 3 volunteers.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Six Crew members volunteered to assist with the breakfast.
Await the number of volunteers from the Confirmation Class. Ron and the Secretary will make a Commissary run
for supplies on Sat, 14 Feb 15, at 8 AM.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The onsite crew list has 28 volunteers (25 men and 3
women). The Construction Director has completed plans and the subcontractor work descriptions
and is reviewing the material lists. The Carpool Plan has 3 vehicles. The President will begin
looking at the purchase of a white over-the-stove microwave.
H. 2014 IRS Forms: No new developments.

7. New Business:
A. Adopt-A-Road: The pickup of trash on 25th Street was set for 9 AM, Sat, 25 Apr 15.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:26 PM. With the Secretary out-of-town in Mar 15, the next
meeting was set for 7 PM, Tues, 14 Apr 15, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

January 2015 Minutes

 2015 Minutes
Aug 182017
 

14 January 2015
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 10 Dec 14, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided that following status: Great Western Checking Account:
$7,499.76; Fidelity Money Market: $59, 207.22; Progress on 2015 Fundraising Goal: 8.3%

5. Finance Director’s Report: The Finance Director Stu Martin discussed the following:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. Church of Nativity, Burke, VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 15: Bob Corsi, our VA POC, reported an initial
offering total of $31,772.
D. Bowl-a-thon, 1:30 PM, 7 Mar 15, Leopard Lanes: Currently we have 13 bowlers signed up. Pledge sheets were
passed out to the bowlers. Since the Secretary will be out-of-town, Stu will act as Coordinator for this event.
E. 2015 CFC Distribution will be known in Mar 15.
F. Offutt Catholic Chapel Designated Offering is set for Sun, 19 Apr 15.
G. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: Updated the mailing address of Corey Cinabro.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: Received the 2015 application which is due on 1 Apr 15.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): Webmaster Kathi Narlock completed the annual website renewal.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): No new developments.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Ron Strawn bought 15 lbs of bacon at Commissary and was reimbursed
$37.01, by the Treasurer. The Secretary emailed Confirmation Teacher Barbara Laporte who has mentioned this
upcoming event to her students. Six Crew members volunteered to assist with the breakfast. Ron and the Secretary will
make a Commissary run on Sat, 14 Feb 15, for supplies.
G. 2015 Deployment (work starts on 5 Jun 15): The Corder Family approved the floor plan.
I. Update of Annual Letter to Donors: A total of 75 copies were printed at UPS, at cost of $18.59.

7. New Business:
A. 2014 IRS Forms: The Secretary provided the following forms to the Treasurer: (1) Major Contributors List;
(2) IRS Form 990 for the CFC application which is due on 1 Apr 15; (3) IRS Form 990-EZ which is due to the IRS by
15 May 15.
B. Nonprofit Corporation Biennial Report: The Secretary submitted this required report to the NE Secretary of
State on 6 Jan 15, with a $23 fee. This report includes the names and addresses of the Board members.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Tues, 10 Feb 15, at 9803 S. 21st
Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

July 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Aug 152017
 

13 July 2017
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
Ron Strawn

3. The minutes of the meetings held on 11 May 2017, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status as of 30 Jun 17: Great Western Checking Account: $61,881.95; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,279.59.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B. 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew is now raised 100.9% of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
C. 2018 Financial Plan: The proposed plan includes two less fundraisers due to the deletion of the Combined Federal Campaign and the Offutt Air Show which is not being held this year. The current plan with estimated revenues includes: (1) Dinner Raffle: $1,400 for Oct-Nov 17; (2) Church of the Nativity, Burke VA: $42,000 for Jan 18; (3) Bow1-a-thon: $5,000 for Mar 18; (4) Offutt AFB Designated Offering; $1,600 (with request to be made by the Secretary); (5) Donations & Misc.: $10,000. No comments were made to change the dates of the fundraisers. The total fundraising goal for the above fundraisers would total $66,000 for a revised 3-BR Floor Plan, which was discussed later. In addition, a foundation repair cost for the 2017 Yancey home still needs to be added. Hopefully, the fundraising goal will be finalized by the next meeting.
D. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob agrees with the need for a foundation repair to the Yancey Home and proposed changes to the 3-BR floor plan for 2018.
C. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): President Vicki Edwards will provide Webmaster Kathi Narlock with consolidated photo disc of the 2017 deployment for selecting photos to be put on the website.
D Colorado (CO) Connection (Corey Cinabro): With Corey and Family now overseas for a year, a new email address has been obtained.
E. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: Future plans include a joint Crew/Confirmation Breakfast at Capehart Chapel on Sun, 19 Feb 18.
F. 2017 Deployment 1–12 Jun 17): The Yancey Family moved into their new home on Wed, 21 Jun 17. A total of$74,373.03, was spent on the 2017 home which includes materials, subcontractor work, new appliances and logistics. The Construction Director provides a breakdown of the 2017 home costs with comparison to the previous six homes. The total cost of this year’s 4-BR/2 Bath home was roughly $20,000 more than each of the two 3-BR homes built lastyear. In addition, this year’s home had the cost of $6,000 for a new septic system which was not included on the previous six homes because the existing systems were used. Although not known until our arrival, a heavy dozer slightly bulged the front foundation wall inward during the backfilling. The front foundation wall was temporarily shored with a combination of 4 X 4 posts and basement jacks at about a 5-ft spacing and a 4 X 4 beam. The Construction Director has proposed building a new footing/block wall on the interior of the existing front foundation wall. Harry Wallace, our Good Shepherd Chapel P.O.C., is checking with local subcontractors for a possible foundation repair. The Board expressed concern that foundation is in need of repair to protect our investment. Lessons learned on the 2017 Deployment include: (1) Let the plumber do his work through the floor after the wall framing completed so conflicts are reduced; (2) Avoid using a heavy dozer for the backfill to reduce the chance of foundation damage; (3) Since Lumber King has only the claw type, 2-ft, roof truss spacers, bring the nail-on type spacers from Bellevue; (4) Do not bring the 5 heavy wooden scaffolding planks but rather having Siding Crew just use the nine lighter, Al/plywood planks to reduce trailer weight; (5) Lumber King provided some very thin, interior, eggshell paint this year and so next year the Crew will order thicker, exterior, satin paint for the interior walls at additional cost of about $1 per gallon for the 15 gallons needed.
G. Disconnected Phone Marketing Line: The Crew received a refund of $4.77 on 13 May 17, from CenturyLink for disconnecting this line.

7. New Business:
A. Board Election, 14 Dec 17: The Secretary reminded the Board of the upcoming board election for new terms running from 1 Jan 18 to 31 Dec 19.
B. 2018 Deployment: Work starts on Thurs, 31 May 18. Harry Wallace had a list of 10 possible families which he has now narrowed down to two. The Construction Director proposed and the Board endorsed upgrading the 2018 3-BR floor plan to include a kitchen the size of the 2017 floor plan and a MBR Bath which will cause the home size to increase to 24-ft X 46-ft. Considering the high reserves the Crew has been experiencing, these upgrades will allow: (1) more room for the kitchen table, (2) with the MBR bath less traffic load on the main bath which also includes the laundry and (3) a small increase the size of 3 back bedrooms. The berthing at St. Joe’s Inn has been reserved for 30 May to 13 Jun 18 with Landlord Jim Barney on 18 Jun 17. The Head Cook Vicki Edwards suggested that high pressure shower heads be provided in St. Joe’s Inn.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 10 Aug 17,at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

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May 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Jul 312017
 

11 May 2017
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards at 7:30 PM, at the Bellevue Library. 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
Ron Strawn
Mark White
Debbe Moreau
George Cawl

3. The minutes of the meetings held on 9 March and 13 April 2017, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status as of 30 Apr 17: Great Western Checking Account: $104,664.07; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,259.44.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: Turn-in on 27 Apr 17: 23 lb X $0.35/lb = $8.05.
B. 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew is now raised 100.3 % of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
C. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign of Indiana, Kentucky and Southwest Ohio: Received 2017 Distribution of $40.48 on 5 May 17. Total 2017 Distribution received is $412.93 (with includes the 2 out-of-zone donations).
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Without Gary going this year, Corey Cinabro is trying to find another CO volunteer.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.
G. 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): The current on-site crew list has 30 volunteers. Harry Wallace has completed Yancey House sub floor. Final backfill, grading and drive is being held up by rain. Marcel Moreau will contact Kathi Norlock for picking up and hauling the microwave to KY. President and Head Cook Vicki Edwards receive a $2,000 check for deployment food.
H. IRS Forms: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided a copy of 2016 IRS Form 990-EZ to the Secretary, which was
submitted to the IRS on 30 Apr 17.
I. Disconnected Phone Marketing Line: With no future CFC applications anticipated and with the approval of the Board (by email survey), the Secretary disconnected this phone line. The last CenturyLink bill indicated that $4.77 refund would be forthcoming.
J. Review Donor List: The Secretary passed the list around the room for correction of errors and omissions.

7. New Business: None.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7:00 PM, Thursday, 13 Jul 17,
at 9803 S. 21st Circle.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

April 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Jul 312017
 

13 April 2017
Subject: Minutes of Board Meeting

1. The Meeting was unofficially opened by Secretary George Ziska. Jr. at 8:00 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:
George Ziska, Jr.
Janelle Smith
Kathi Narlock

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2017, will be reviewed at the next meeting when there is a quorum.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided following status as of 31 Mar 17: Great Western Checking Account: $50,239.11; Money Market Account: $24,251.45. A checking account balance to the date of the meeting was: $104,434.02.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Cans for 2 X 4’s: One attendee brought cans.
B. Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering, Sat-Sun Jan 17: A check for $63,188.80 was received and deposited on 3 April 2107. This donation was significantly more than the previous high donation of $47,133.52 in 2014.
C. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 17: Total pledges collected are $5,062.80, which was much greater than last year’s record
total of $3,668.00 and the 22-year average of $2,037.42.
D. Combined Federal Campaign: With the anticipated 2017 Distribution of $44.66 and two received out-of-zone
donations which total $372.45, the 2017 Distribution will total $417.11.
E. 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew has now raised 100.1% of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
F. Other Ideas: None.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No updates were made.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: CFC of the National Capital Area sent a check for $213.86 and CFC Overseas sent a check for $158.59
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): No new developments.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): No new developments.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): Due to health reasons, Gary Piper is not coming on this year’s
deployment. Corey Cinabro will still be coming.
F. Volunteer Recruitment in Bellevue: No new developments.
G. 2016 Deployment (works starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): With Gary Piper (CO) not coming, the 2017 Crew List now has 30 volunteers and Art Rupinen (VA) takes over as the Siding Crew Leader. Harry completed the sub floor on 11 Apr 17. The Secretary reserved two rooms at Baymont Inn in Evansville for 30 May 17. With 2 campers outside St.Joseph’s Inn, 28 of 30 beds will be used.
H. IRS Forms: The Treasurer will complete the IRS Form 990-EZ by 15 May 17.
I. Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: Volunteers are needed 9 AM, Sat, 22 Apr 17.
J. Amazonsmile Foundation: The Secretary completed the application on 11 Mar 17.

7. New Business:
A. Delete the Phone Marketing Line: Without applying for the CFC, the Secretary recommended that there is no need for this phone line which would save $50+ each month. Due a lack of a meeting quorum, the Secretary will survey the Board by email on this action.
B. Good Shepherd Chapel 2nd Advance Payment: Harry Wallace of the Good Shepherd Chapel requested anad ditional advance payment of $10,000 on the Yancey Home, which was sent by Secretary on 4 Apr 17. The advance payments now total $30,000 on the Yancey Home. Good Shepherd Chapel Treasurer Kay Morrow reported that the $10,000 advance payment was deposited on 10 Apr 17.
C. Payment of 6-Month Trailer Insurance: The Secretary was paid the 6-month trailer insurance premium of $12.85.
D. Review of Donor List: This list which will be given to the Yancey Family will be reviewed at the next meeting.
E. Invitation to Mark White’s Deacon Ordination: The Secretary sent an email to crew members with an invitation from Mark to attend his ordination at 10 AM, Sat, 6 May 17, at St. Cecilia’s Cathedral.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. The next meeting is set for 7 PM, Thurs, 11 May 17, at the Bellevue Library, at the corner of Harvell Drive and Lincoln Road.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

March 2017 Minutes

 2017 Minutes
Jul 312017
 

9 March 2017
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
Ron Strawn

3. The minutes of the meeting held on 9 February 2017, were approved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Janelle Smith provided the following status: Great Western Checking Account:
$46,145.79; Fidelity Money Market Account: $24,244.65.

5. Finance Director’s Report: The following items were discussed:
A. Al Cans for 2 X 4’s: No new developments.
B Church of the Nativity, Burke, VA Offering, Sat-Sun, 14-15 Jan 17: Bob Corsi reported on 1 Mar 17, that the Crew should expected a check between $62 and $63K, from the offering.
C. Bowl-a-thon: Sixteen bowlers knocked down 2,289 pins with their high games. A total of $3,227.10 in pledges was collected before the meeting and with an additional $654.00 delivered at the meeting for a total of $3,881.10 collected so far. With pledges still outstanding, we are well on our way of breaking last year’s record of $3,658.00 and the budgeted goal of $4,000.00 for this fundraiser.
D. Combined Federal Campaign: A 2017 Distribution was reported $44.66 the IN, KY & SW OH CFC.
E. 2017 Financial Plan: The Crew is now raised 12.9 % of the 2017 Fundraising Goal of $75,000.
F. Other Ideas: Vice-President Marcel Moreau suggested that we better space out our local fundraisers so potential donors are not overwhelmed by our efforts. Better timing of events will be discussed for the 2018 Financial Plan.

6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: No changes noted.
B. Combined Federal Campaign of Indiana, Kentucky and Southwest Ohio: With a disappointing 2017 Distribution of $44.66 from only one unidentified donor in the IN, KY & SW OH zone, the Board unanimously agreed that submitting the 2017 CFC application by the now extended deadline of 17 Mar 17, with a non-refundable fee of $340, was not worth it. There are still potentially out-of-zone CFC donations that still could be provided to the Crew.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): All of Bob’s 17 volunteers have been included on the Crew list.
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 reported that the breakfast netted $206.64 ($37.50 – $236.86)in donations. The Secretary proposed using a large electric frying pan to keep pancakes warm for next year’s breakfast. With some excess in food items noted, the Secretary lowered some quantities. The Secretary sent a thank you letter to the Confirmation Class for their help.
G. 2017 Deployment (work starts on Thurs, 1 Jun 17): Harry Wallace has checked with Lumber King on the list of materials and all is OK. P.O.C. Ann Saich of Somerset Lowe’s ordered all the kitchen cabinets and other materials on 27 Feb 17. The 2017 onsite Crew list includes 31 volunteers. The NE Carpool Plan includes four vehicles. With 2 campers outside the Inn, 29 of the 30 beds will used by the volunteers. The Cooks will provide the evening meal on Wed, 31 May 17. Treasurer Janelle Smith reported that 4 quillows will provided for the 4 Yancey children. Bob Corsi reported that $2,625 was taken out of the Church of Nativity offering for buying 5 beds for the Yancey Family.
H. IRS Forms: The only remaining submission is the IRS Form 990-EZ by 15 May 17.

7. New Business:
A. Adopt-A-Road on 25th Street: Tentatively set to do this task at 9 AM, Sat, 22 Apr 17.
B. Amazonsmile Foundation: Amazon customers can donate 0.5% of their purchase price to the Crew. Currently, the Crew has a total of $33.06 in donations waiting to be sent. The Board concurred with the Secretary providing Amazonsmile with the Crew automatic bank deposit info online by 31 Mar 17.
C. Crew Meeting on 11 May 17: Kris Woods, our assistant cook and a Library employee, requested that the Crew provide a presentation on the Crew’s mission at the Bellevue Library to the Adult Reading Program which coincides with their theme of making the world better. The Secretary will provide a short presentation on the Crew at 7 PM with the Crew Meeting to follow in a Library room reserved by Kris.

8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM and the next Board Meeting was set for 7:45 PM, Thursday, 13 Apr 17, at 9803 S. 21st Circle. The delayed start is the due 6 PM Holy Thursday Mass at Capehart Chapel.

George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary

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