Albert C. Kean Post 149 General Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2026 Time: 1800
Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)
Commander: Dave Marsland- P 1st Vice Commander: Ernie Williams- P
2nd Vice Commander: Dave Booth- P Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- P
Adjutant: L. “Willie” Nelson- P Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- P
Chaplin: Dick Topness- P Sgt-At-Arms: Paul Nelson- P
Historian: Dave Riley-P Sr. Jr Color Bearer: VACANT
Service Officer: VACANT
Guests: Position/Post Representing:
Wesley McDowell Guest
Mitch Halloran S.A.L. Member/ALR Director
Draping of the Charter:
Leslie Ramey, Edward Heisel
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @1800.
14 Members, including Officers, 2 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Kate Halloran, motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Sean Gray, seconded by Dave Riley, motion carried.
Statements from Guests:
See ALR
Sick call:
None
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 2, Transfers- 2. Motion by Adjutant Nelson to accept was seconded by Carl Johnson, motion carried.
Membership (Goal 394 ): ( Ernie Williams )
- 163 Traditional + 72 PUFL = 235 ( 59.6%_) as of Transmittal 27-12, dtd 09-15-26. Motion to accept report by Ernie Williams, seconded by Sean Gray, motion accepted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: ( Dave Booth)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM, first Wednesday of the Month playing at the VFW
- “Booze Bingo” still on hold
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM, the progressive pot is growing
- Need volunteers for cooking Friday King of Clubs Dinners
Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Nothing to report
Legion Riders: (Mitch Halloran)
- Update on the 911 run-Vancouver to Bellingham A safe ride was had, there were a couple of small glitches, but everyone was safe and
Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Nothing to report
Old Business:
- None
New Business and Correspondence:
- None
Good of The Legion:
- Commander is asking all members driving past the post to look over and do a check on it for
Security and trespassers.
- Thank you to all who attended and assisted with the Post Picnic.
- Commander is still asking for further participation from members
- Earnie Williams- Working on Holding a Membership Drive involving local Motorcycle groups. Looking
at June 12 or 19 2027 timeframe.
- SUNDAY FOOTBALL IS BACK- Post will be open from 10AM till 8PM
- Saturday Oct 3- There will be a Bingo Benefit for a member’s brother’s medical bills. $30 buy-in
- Saturday Oct 3- Steak night, Riders are hosting
- There will be a Halloween Party on Oct 31,
- Veteran’s Day is Nov 11. To receive your “Early Bird” Stamp on your 2027 membership card, please
renew your dues prior to Nov 11.
- Early Bird Dinner is scheduled for Nov 14
- If anyone has any ideas on how to improve the décor of the post, let 1st Vice Commander know
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 @ 1824.
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Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
August 18, 2026 Time: 1800
Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)
Commander: Dave Marsland- P 1st Vice Commander: Ernie Williams- P
2nd Vice Commander: Dave Booth- P Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- P
Adjutant: L. “Willie” Nelson- P Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- P
Chaplin: Dick Topness- P Sgt-At-Arms: Paul Nelson- P
Historian: Dave Riley-P Sr. Jr Color Bearer: VACANT
Service Officer: VACANT
Guests:
Position/Post Representing:
NONE
Draping of the Charter:
N/A
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 Dave Riley, motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Sean Gray, seconded by Dave Booth, motion carried.
Statements from Guests:
N/A
Sick call:
No One
New Members and Transfers:
New Members-, Transfers- 2. Motion by Adjutant Nelson to accept was seconded by Sean Gray, motion carried.
Membership (Goal 394 ): ( Ernie Williams )
- 138 Traditional + 72 PUFL =210 ( 53.2%_) as of Transmittal 27-8, dtd 08-14-26. Motion to accept report by Ernie Williams, seconded by Pete Gould,
motion accepted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: ( Dave Booth)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM, first Wednesday of the Month playing at the VFW
- “Booze Bingo” on Hiatus until September
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM, the progressive pot is growing
- Need volunteers for cooking Friday King of Clubs Dinners
- Planning on Sep 5 for the Annual Post Picnic at the Bremerton Elks, (Pot Luck for sides). Camping
is available. The post cannot afford to provide the picnic free of charge, Tickets are $10 per person
13y/o and up. On sale in the lounge, Ends Sept 1. Lots of volunteers are needed for different
aspects in getting this going.
– Sep 9: Seattle Seahawks season opener, post will start opening on Sundays for football
Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Post received an estimate from All Trades for the replacement of the Evaporator Coil due to a small
leak and all other required services of $2,689.76 for the underbar cooler. More to follow
- New Legion Pre-amble has been received, waiting assistance to hang up
Legion Riders: (Mitch Halloran)
- Final planning stages for annual 911 Run. Will go from Vancouver to Bellingham again this year. If
you want to participate but drive a car, we are in need of drivers to tow trailers. Online registration is
available. Cost is $20 single rider $25 for Rider and passenger. 50/50 drawing at the end of the run in
Bellingham. Kick Stands Up in Vancouver at 8AM. Contact Paul Nelson
Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Nothing to report
Old Business:
- Reminder that the Department Bylaws and Constitution are still on hold for another year due to
non-compliance for distribution and notification
New Business and Correspondence:
- No new business
Good of The Legion:
- Commander is asking all members driving past the post to look over and do a check on it for
Security and trespassers.
- Commander is still asking for further participation from members
- Dave Booth- 3-some represented Post 149 in the Annual Keyport Scramble Golf Tournament on Aug
14, placed 3rd
- Ernie Williams- Working on Holding a Membership Drive involving local Motorcycle groups. Looking
at June 12 or 19-time frame.
- Chrissy is asking for volunteers to help make raffle baskets, trailer loading and offloading, Decorating
at the picnic and the cleanup at the picnic.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Riley, Therefore, being no further business to come before
the membership, the meeting was adjourned @ 1833.
ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
July 21, 2026 Time: 1800
Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)
Commander: Dave Marsland- P 1st Vice Commander: Ernie Williams- P
2nd Vice Commander: Dave Booth- P Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- P
Adjutant: L. “Willie” Nelson- P Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- E
Chaplin: Dick Topness- P Sgt-At-Arms: Paul Nelson- P
Historian: Dave Riley-P Sr. Jr Color Bearer: VACANT
Guests: Position/Post Representing:
Keri Williams- Auxiliary Unit 149 President/3rd Dist inter President
Matt Klouse- 3rd District Commander
Chris Bates- 3rd District Vice Commander
Bob Theal- Past 3rd District Commander
Kathy Bates- Poulsbo Post 245
Draping of the Charter:
Sam Trujillo
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
11 Members, including Officers, 5 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Riley, motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Dave Riley, seconded by Paul Nelson, motion carried.
Statements from Guests:
Matt Klous- Congratulations to the new Officers, the new Department Commander is Chris Brock, and our Area 2 Vice Commander is Jennifer Storms. One thing to look at is taking care of the members by doing “Buddy Checks” and not just to generate membership renewal, but checking on our members. When asking for volunteers, approach asking in a different manner.
Chris Bates- A synopsis of convention and a good attendance of members. The Constitution and Bylaws did not get voted on due to unmet timelines. This will give another year to fine tune and get them to the membership in the time required.
Bob Theal- Thank you to all the members of 149 and all they have done for the district, and has been an honor to serve as the District Commander
Sick call:
None
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 2, Transfers- 2. Motion by Adjutant Nelson to accept was seconded by Dave Booth, motion carried.
Membership (Goal ): ( Ernie Williams )
- 29 (prepaid) Traditional + 72 PUFL = 101 ( %_) as of Transmittal No transmittal has been posted to date. Motion to accept report by Ernie Williams, seconded by Dave Riley, motion accepted.
Further 1st Vice will contract the E-6 and E-7 local communities to promote the American Legion and what it can do for them.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: ( Dave Booth)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM, first Wednesday of the Month playing at the VFW
- “Booze Bingo” on Hiatus until September
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM, the progressive pot is growing
- Need volunteers for cooking Friday King of Clubs Dinners
- Planning on Sep 5 for the Annual Post Picnic at the Bremerton Elks, (Pot Luck for sides). Campoing
is available. The post cannot afford to provide the picnic free of charge, Tickets are $10 per person
-
y/o and up. On sale in the lounge, Ends Sept 1
- August 14, Annual Keyport Golf Scramble Golf Tournament, 9AM at Gold Mountain. Contact Dave
Booth, Currently there is 1 foursome entered to represent the Legion
Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Fire suppression bottle replacement is Complete.
- Post received an estimate from All Trades for the replacement of the Evaporator Coil due to a small
leak and all other required services of $2,689.76 for the underbar cooler. More to follow
Legion Riders: (Mitch Halloran)
- Planning stages for annual 911 Run. Will go from Vancouver to Bellingham again this year. If you
want to participate but drive a car, we are in need of drivers to tow trailers. Contact Paul Nelson
- Fire Pit Raffle was won by Shyanne Scott
Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Nothing to report
Old Business:
- None
New Business and Correspondence:
- Installation of 2026-2027 post officers by Past District Commander Bob Theal
- Convention update- Commander Dave Marsland- As noted, the bylaws and constitution were tabled
again for another year to allow for fine tuning and time to get them out to the posts in a timely manner
as required by the current temporary bylaws,
Good of The Legion:
- Commander is asking all members driving past the post to look over and do a check on it for
Security and trespassers.
- Commander is still asking for further participation from members
- Dave Booth- The convention attendance by the 3rd District was one of the highest with 17 members in
attendance.
- Congratulations to Jordan and Ryle Basaliza on the birth of their new baby girl
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Riley, Therefore, being no further business to come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned @ 1902 .
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Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander