Albert C. Kean Post 149 General Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: June 17, 2025 Time: 1800
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Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)
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Commander: Dave Marsland- P
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Adjutant: L. Willie Nelson- P
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1st Vice Commander: Lee Felder- E
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2nd Vice Commander: VACANT
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Finance Officer: Rick Baker- E
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Chaplain: Dick Topness- P
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Jr Past Commander: Dave Garrett- P
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Sgt-At-Arms: Ernie Williams III- P
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Sr. and Jr, Color Bearer: VACANT
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Guests: Position/Post Representing:
None N/A
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Draping of the Charter:
Kenny Nail, Dave Petterson, Past Member- Dennis Elsasser, Larry Foster
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
14 Members, including Officers, 0 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Pete Gould, motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Sean Gray , seconded by Gary Reed , motion carried.
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Statements from Guests:
- N/A
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Sick call:
Tom (Driller) Huckabee
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 0, Transfers- 2. Motion By Adjutant Nelson to accept all was seconded by Sean Gray, Motion carried
Membership (Goal 440 ): ( Lee Felder Jr )
- 372_ Traditional + 76 PUFL = 448 (100.018%) as of Transmittal 25-25 dtd 06/13/2025.
Motion to accept by Adjutant Nelson, Seconded by Pete Gould. Motion recorded.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities/2nd Vice Commander: (VACANT)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM
- Every other Thursday, Boozy Bingo at 6PM, The other Thursday is “Show Me the Money” game 6PM
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM,
- AUGUST 30- Post Picnic at the Bremerton Elks on Pine RD. Please see Chrissy to help in the
planning.
Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Nothing to rep[ort
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Legion Riders: (Dave Garrett)
- September 8th, the Vietnam Traveling Healing Wall will be in Port Townsend. Looking to escort it from
Tacoma and security shifts while on display. Will get more information as it gets closer
- 2025 ROMP will be held in Tombstone Sep 17-21, 2025
- Chapter Holiday Party will be January10
- ALR Director Garrett wanted to thank the members who showed for the CVA Dice Run over the weekend
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Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Book is still a work in progress, the first part and the last part are completed, there is still difficulty
transferring images
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Old Business:
- Voting for 2025/2026 Post Officers;
Commander: _Dave Marsland____________ 1st Vice Commander: _DR. Lee Felder______
2nd Vice Commander: __Dave Booth_____ Finance Officer: Carl Johnson/ Dana Bolte-declined
S-A-A: ___Ernie Williams ______________ Historian: ____Dave Riley_______________
Chaplain: ___Dick Topness____________ Sr/JR Color Bearer: ___None_____________
E-Board Pos 3 (JW): _Mason Keller_______ E-Board Pos 4 (EW): __Ernie Williams______
- Being all nominees ran unopposed; Adjutant cast the unanimous ballot. All ballots were destroyed
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New Business and Correspondence:
- None
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Good of The Legion:
- CDR Marsland- If any members have some suggestions for getting more membership participation,
please let him know.
- The “Goal Meter” in the lounge is for the purchase of heaters for the back deck
- Information- Department Convention will be in Spokane Valley July 10-13. Are any other members
interested in going as a delegate? There is one spot from 3rd District that has already been paid
for. Would still need to get your room
- Steve Corcoran is the new KAVA Coordinator, Rick Becker is still coming in on Thursdays to assist
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Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson , seconded by Sean Gray . Therefore, being no further business to come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned @ 1822 .
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ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2025 Time: 1800
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Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)
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Commander: Dave Marsland- P
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Adjutant: L. Willie Nelson- P
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1st Vice Commander: Lee Felder- E
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2nd Vice Commander: VACANT
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Finance Officer: Rick Baker- E
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Chaplain: Dick Topness- P
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Jr Past Commander: Dave Garrett- P
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Sgt-At-Arms: Ernie Williams III- P
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Sr. and Jr, Color Bearer: VACANT
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Guests: Position/Post Representing
Larry Phillips S.A.L. 149 Squadron Commander
Draping of the Charter:
Pete Halvorson
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
14 Members, including Officers, 1 Guest
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by _Sean Gray , seconded by Ernie Williams , motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Sean Gray , seconded by Ernie Williams , motion carried.
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Statements from Guests:
NONE
Sick call:
Tom (Driller) Huckabee, Kenneth Nail
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 2, Transfers- 2. Motion By Adjutant Nelson to accept all was seconded by Ernie Williams , Motion carried
Membership (Goal 440 ): ( Lee Felder Jr )
- 367_ Traditional + 76 PUFL = 443 ( 100.006%_) as of Transmittal 25-24 dtd 05/20/2025.
Motion to accept by Adjutant Nelson _, Seconded by Pete Gould_. Motion recorded.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: ()
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM
- Every other Thursday, Boozy Bingo at 6PM, The other Thursday is “Show Me the Money” game 6PM
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM,
- May 26- Memorial Day Planning for Flag Placement and wreath ceremony, 7AM at the Cemetery or
the post, Wreath Ceremony at Noon, Pick=up flags at 5PM
- AUGUST 30- Post Picnic at the Bremerton Elks on Pine RD. Please see Chrissy to help in the
planning.
Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- A new Sponsoring TV has been placed on the wall and used at no cost to the post. Contract signed
and returned
Legion Riders: (Dave Garrett)
- Joel Gibson Jr. run not happening this year
- September the Vietnam Traveling Healing Wall will be in Port Townsend. Looking to escort it from
Ellensburg or Tacoma and security shifts while on display.
- 2025 ROMP will be held in Tombstone Sep 17-21, 2025
- The 2025 Run to Tahoma “Unforgotten Run” is cancelled due to there are no sets of unclaimed
remains in the Tri County area. A ride instead will go to the Chehalis Veteran’s Museum on May 24,
9:30 from Hi-Joy Bowl in Port Orchard
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Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Book is still a work in progress, the first part and the last part are completed, still difficulties with
image transfers. He has the book available for viewing during meetings
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Old Business:
- Nominations for 2025/2026 Post Officers; 2nd and final round
Commander: _Dave Marsland____________ 1st Vice Commander: _DR. Lee Felder______
2nd Vice Commander: __Dave Booth_____ Finance Officer: __Carl Johnson/ Dana Bolte
S-A-A: ___Ernie Williams ______________ Historian: ____Dave Riley_______________
Chaplain: ___Dick Topness____________ Sr/JR Color Bearer: ___None_____________
E-Board Pos 3 (JW): _Mason Keller_______ E-Board Pos 4 (EW): __Ernie Williams______
New Business and Correspondence:
- Graduation for Lee Felder at Seattle Pacific University on June 6th at 2PM
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Good of The Legion:
- CDR Marsland- If any members have some suggestions for getting more membership participation,
please let him know.
- The “Goal Meter” in the lounge is for the purchase of heaters for the back deck
- Dave Riley would like assistance to go through the flags prior to Memorial Day ceremonies. This will
be the Sunday prior to Memorial Day
- Information- Department Convention will be in Spokane Valley July 10-13. Are any other members
interested in going as a delegate?
- FYI- For Base access to Bangor/NBK, updating your VA Card, they are falling under the Real ID
Criteria, (State Birth Cert, Unexpired Passport, Enhanced DL, etc)
- A Cancer Benefit Fundraiser on June 8 for Kellie ‘RaeRae” Archuleta will be at the post from Noon –
4PM. Raffles, 50/50 Drawing. Food and drinks will be available
- Steve Corcoran is the new KAVA Coordinator replacing Rick Becker.
- Rick Becker the outgoing KAVA Coordinator retirement ceremony is Friday May 23 at the
Commissioners Chambers on Division Street in Port Orchard Starting at Noon
- Luau results, AED installed, all Post employees are trained in its use and CPR. Thanks to Mason
Keller. Looking at holding another training session
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Sean Gray , seconded by Ernie Williams Therefore, being no further business to come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned @ 1830.
ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
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Meeting Date: April 18, 2025 Time: 1800
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Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)
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Commander: Dave Marsland- P
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Adjutant: L. Willie Nelson- P
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1st Vice Commander: Lee Felder- E
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2nd Vice Commander: Cailin Goldey- A
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Finance Officer: Rick Baker- P
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Chaplain: Dick Topness- P
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Jr Past Commander: Dave Garrett- P
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Sgt-At-Arms: Ernie Williams III- P
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Sr. and Jr, Color Bearer: VACANT
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Guests:
Position/Post Representing:
Keri Williams- Auxiliary Unit 149 President
Draping of the Charter:
N/A
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
18 Members, including Officers, 1 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by _Dave Riley , seconded by Paul Nelson , motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Dave Riley , seconded by Ernie Williams , motion carried.
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Statements from Guests:
- Luau results, AED has been purchased and waiting Delivery, Installation will be next to the ATM.
Mason Keller is trained and certified to teach the proper use of this.
- Working on some of the HMs from the USS Ronald Reagan to come and hold a CPR course,
- Armed Forces Day Parade is May 14, asking for bags of individually wrapped candies, NO
CHOCOLATES please
Sick call:
Tom (Driller) Huckabee, Kenneth Nail
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 2, Transfers- 0. Motion By Adjutant Nelson to accept all was seconded by Ernie Williams Motion carried
Motion by Adjutant Nelson that the post cover the 2026 Membership Year per capita for new members joining from April through the end of June, Seconded by Dave Booth , Motion carries
Membership (Goal 440 ): ( Lee Felder Jr )
- 353_ Traditional + 76 PUFL = 429 ( 97%_) as of Transmittal 25-22 dtd 04/05/2025..
Motion to accept by Adjutant Nelson _, Seconded by _Ernie Williams_. Motion recorded.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: (Cailin Goldey- Rick Baker Fill in)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM
- Every other Thursday, Boozy Bingo at 6PM, The other Thursday is “Show Me the Money” game 6PM
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM, Amount 4/18 is $3,385, Meal is Easter Dinner, $15
- April 19- Sherly Baker will be cooking “Valley Tavern Burgers” for $15.
- May 17- Armed Forces Day Parade, Planning in progress for float and Active Duty to participate
- May 26- Memorial Day Planning for Flag Placement and wreath ceremony
Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- A new Sponsoring TV will be placed on the wall and used at no cost to the post.
Legion Riders: (Dave Garrett)
- April 25, The Riders will be cooking for the King of Clubs Dinner
- Planning for upcoming Spring Ride for Dust Your Putt. May 3rd.
- On August 16, 2025, the Riders are asked to assist and lead a ride sponsored by Joel Gibson Jr.
- September the Vietnam Traveling Healing Wall will be in Port Townsend. Looking to escort it from
Ellensburg and security shifts while on display.
- 2025 ROMP will be held in Tombstone Sep 17-21, 2025
- The 2025 Run to Tahoma “Unforgotten Run” is cancelled due to there are no sets of unclaimed
remains in the Tri County area. A ride instead will go to the Chehalis Veteran’s Museum
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Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Book is still a work in progress, the first part and the last part are completed, still difficulties with
image transfers
Old Business:
- None
New Business and Correspondence:
- Correspondence from Burr Cotta asking about attending a meeting to discuss that his company
distributes VA Approved products for medical purposes. Appears that they are being sold to the
Veterans. No further interest
- Nominations for 2025/2026 Post Officers;
Commander: _Dave Marsland____________ 1st Vice Commander: _DR. Lee Felder______
2nd Vice Commander: ____________________ Finance Officer: __Carl Johnson__________
S-A-A: ___Ernie Williams ______________ Historian: ____Dave Riley_______________
Chaplain: ___Dick Topness____________ Sr/JR Color Bearer: ___None_____________
E-Board Pos 3 (JW): _Mason Keller_______ E-Board Pos 4 (EW): __Ernie Williams______
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Good of The Legion:
- CDR Marsland- If any members have some suggestions for getting more membership participation,
please let him know.
- The “Goal Meter” in the lounge is for the purchase of heaters for the back deck.
- CDR Marsland wanted to thank all who helped and participated for Driller’s Benefit on 4/13. A new
standard has been established.
- April 25- WA State History Museum Vietnam Veteran’s exhibit, 5:30-7PM
- Dave Riley would like assistance to go through the flags prior to Memorial Day ceremonies. This will
be the Sunday prior to Memorial Day
- Information- Department Convention will be in Spokane Valley July 10-13
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Rick Baker , seconded by Carl Johnson Therefore, being no further business to come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned @ 1838 .
ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
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