Albert C. Kean Post 149 General Meeting Minutes
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Meeting Date: March 17, 2026 Time: 1800
Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)
Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)
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Commander: Dave Marsland- P ​1st Vice Commander: VACANT
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2nd Vice Commander: Dave Booth- A ​Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- E
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Adjutant: L. “Willie” Nelson- P ​Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- P
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Chaplin: Dick Topness- P ​Sgt-At-Arms: Ernie Williams- P
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Historian: Dave Riley-P Sr. Jr Color Bearer: VACANT
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Service Officer: VACANT​​​
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Guests: Position/Post Representing:
None
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Draping of the Charter:
N/A
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
13 Members, including Officers, 0 Guests
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 Pete Gould, motion carried.
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Statements from Guests:
None
Sick call:
None
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 0, Transfers- 0 No motion required.
Membership (Goal 447 ): ( VACANT )
- 294 Traditional + 72 PUFL = 366 (81.8%) as of Transmittal 26-23 dtd 02/14/2026.
Motion to accept report by Adjutant Nelson, seconded by Pete Gould, motion notated.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: ( Dave Booth)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM, first Wednesday of the Month playing at the VFW
- Every other Thursday is “Booze Bingo” game 6PM. Black Out pot will be
$100. If not hit in 53 numbers, pot will roll over
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM, the progressive pot is growing
- Need volunteers for cooking Friday King of Clubs Dinners
- May 16 Armed Forces Day. Preps for parade are in progress
- July Steak Night will be Jul 11
- Planning on Sep 5 for the Annual Post Picnic at the Bremerton Elks
Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Washer/Dryer are inoperative. Check received, Dave Booth to research purchase of replacements.
- Fire suppression bottle replacement is in progress. Company still has not returned calls,
- Range Hood Cleaning will take place in April, dates are still To Be Determined
Legion Riders: (Mitch Halloran)
- Chapter Elections were held, the following Officers were elected; Director: Mitch Halloran, ASST
Director VACANT, Treasurer; Paul Nelson, Secretary: L. Willie” Nelson. Per post and Department By
Laws, general Membership has to vote on these officers. Motion by Dave Garrett to accept,
seconded by Ernie Williams, Motion carried
- Dust Your Putt Ride scheduled for April 18
- Information on the “Unforgotten Run to Tahoma” Memorial Day Weekend, 4 sets of veteran’s remains
- Saturday 21 Mar, Combat Vets are hosting “Pints for Vets” at “The Keg and I” in Chimacum from 1-4 PM
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Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Nothing to report
Old Business:
- Status if any for PSE claim- Still no adjudication to date.
- Nomination for Vacant 1st Vice Position Ernie Williams. Being running unopposed, Motion by the Adjutant
to cast the unanimous ballot was Seconded by Sean Gray, motion passed.
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New Business and Correspondence:
- None
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Good of The Legion:
- Commander is asking all members driving past the post to look over and do a check on it for
security. There have been attempts for foul play and Bremerton Police have been notified.
- Ernie Williams noted that with the USS Nimitz gone from Port, our membership may be affected..
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Sean Gray, seconded by Dave Riley. Therefore, being no further business to come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned @ 1831
ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
Meeting Date: February 17, 2026 Time: 1800
Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)
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Commander: Dave Marsland- P ​1st Vice Commander: VACANT
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2nd Vice Commander: Dave Booth- A ​Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- P
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Adjutant: L. “Willie” Nelson- P ​Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- P
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Chaplin: Dick Topness- P ​Sgt-At-Arms: Ernie Williams- P
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Historian: Dave Riley-P Sr. Jr Color Bearer: VACANT
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Service Officer: VACANT​​​
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Guests: Position/Post Representing:
None
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Draping of the Charter:
Michael Parker, Jerry Ralston, Craig Gross, Gerald Arnall
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
11 Members, including Officers, 0 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Sean Gray, seconded by Pete Gould, motion carried.
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Statements from Guests:
N/A
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Sick call:
None
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New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 2, Transfers- 0 Motion by Adjutant Nelson, seconded by Sean Gray. Motion carried
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Membership (Goal 447 ): ( VACANT )
- 294 Traditional + 72 PUFL = 366 (81.8%_) as of Transmittal 26-23 dtd 02/14/2026.
Motion to accept report by Adjutant Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, motion passed.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Activities: ( Dave Booth)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM
- Every other Thursday is “Booze Bingo” game 6PM Starting 1st Thursday in Feb. Black Out pot will be
$100. If not hit in 53 numbers, pot will roll over
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM, the progressive pot is growing
- Need volunteers for cooking Friday King of Clubs Dinners
- May 16 Armed Forces Day
- July Steak Night will be Jul 11
- Planning on Aug 15 for the Annual Post Picnic at the Bremerton Elks
Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Front Door Window- Thank you to the Auxiliary for replacing the window glass.
- Washer/Dryer are inoperative. Rick Baker sent the information to the insurance agent and are waiting
Legion Riders: (Dave Garrett)
- March is chapter elections.
- planning stages for years upcoming rides
- Information on the “Unforgotten Run to Tahoma” Memorial Day Weekend, 4 sets of veteran’s remains
- Saturday 21 Feb, Comba Vets are hosting “Pints for Vets” at Ridgeline Brewing from 1-4 PM
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Historian: (Dave Riley)
- There is more information on historian’s computer that he is trying to access
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Old Business:
- From E-Board Meetings- Status if any for PSE claim- Still waiting for an answer.
- CDR Marsland has submitted a request to the American Legion National Emergency Fund. Waiting on
an answer form that
- Nomination for Vacant 1st Vice Position Ernie Williams
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New Business and Correspondence:
- None
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Good of The Legion:
- Commander is asking all members driving past the post to look over and do a check on it for
security. There have been attempts for foul play and Bremerton Police have been notified.
- There was an email sent from Department Adjutant for a conformation on an Evite, this is a possible
phishing attempt.
- Currently there is an Email scam targeting veterans posing as the VA. It’s asking you to login and
update your information. The VA WILL NOT send an email, phone or text you for something like this.
They will ALWAYS send a letter. Now the only way to access our VA account, is to use the
government’s ID ME access.
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Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Sean Gray, seconded by Pete Gould. 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: January 20, 2026 Time: 1800
Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)
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Commander: Dave Marsland- P ​1st Vice Commander: VACANT
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2nd Vice Commander: Dave Booth- P ​Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- P
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Adjutant: L. “Willie” Nelson- P ​Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- A
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Chaplin: Dick Topness- A ​Sgt-At-Arms: Ernie Williams-A
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Historian: Dave Riley-E Sr. Jr Color Bearer: VACANT
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Service Officer: VACANT
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Guests: Position/Post Representing:
Chrissy Huckabee- Lounge Manager/Bookkeeper
Larry Phillips- S.A.L. Squadron Commander
Lisa Richardson- Auxiliary Member/Bar Tender
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Draping of the Charter:
N/A
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
16 Members, including Officers, 3 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Dave Riley, seconded by Dave Booth, motion carried.
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Statements from Guests:
In Good of The Order
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Sick call:
None
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 0 Transfers- 0 Report by Adjutant Nelson No Motion needed
Membership (Goal 447 ): ( VACANT )
- 269 Traditional + 72 PUFL = 341 (75.8%) as of Transmittal 26-19 dtd 01/19/2026.
Motion to accept by Adjutant Nelson, seconded by Dave Riley, motion passed.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: ( Dave Booth)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM
- Every other Thursday is “Booze Bingo” game 6PM Starting 1st Thursday in Feb. Black Out pot will be
$100. If not hit in 53 numbers, pot will roll over
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM, the progressive pot is growing (01/23 $3,686).
- Valentines Day Murder Mystery Dinner- Tickets will be Presale
- Need volunteers for cooking Friday King of Clubs Dinners
Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Front Door Window- Thank you to the Auxiliary for replacing the window glass.
- Fire restoration is still in progress. New ceiling tiles in 98%, Building painted, Interior cleaned, All
electrical work is completed, Washer and Dryer are not working, an appliance repair has been
contacted and are waiting.
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Legion Riders: (Dave Garrett)
- February is chapter elections.
- planning stages for years upcoming rides
- Information on the “Unforgotten Run to Tahoma” Memorial Day Weekend, 2 sets of unclaimed
veteran’s
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Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Been in contact with the District Commander and waiting on more information. There is more
information on historian’s computer that he is trying to access
Old Business:
- From E-Board Meetings- Status if any for PSE claim- Still waiting for an answer.
- CDR Marsland has submitted a request to the American Legion National Emergency Fund. Waiting on
an answer form that
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New Business and Correspondence:
- None
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Good of The Legion:
- CDR Marsland- Doing good for membership returning following the recent fire
- New Operating hours has the post opening at 3PM. -
Chrissy Huckabe- Closing will be until Slow, If there are members in attendance and actively
purchasing products, it is at the bar tender’s discretion on when to close.
- Kitsap CO. Veterans Coordinator- Steve Corcoran- There is a veteran’s service fund for homeless
and indignant veterans in the county to get assistance. The county does not have a VSO, But the
county is opening a position that will be open until 28 January., this position is 20hrs/WK. Currently
there is VSO representation in Retsil, VFW in Port Orchard and the DAV. March there will be a
Veteran’s appreciation Day at the Kitsap Pavillion, the last Saturday of April, there will be a KAVA
stand down. The veterans advisory board is looking for members, they meet the 2nd Wednesday of
the month.
- The position of 1st Vice Commander is vacant due to the current 1st Vice has had to resign the
position. Nomination to be held.
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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 @ 1846
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ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
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