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             Albert C. Kean Post 149 General Meeting Minutes

 

Meeting Date:               November 21, 2023                                    Time: 1800                                               

 

Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)

Commander: Dave Marsland- E

Adjutant: L. Willie Nelson- P

1st Vice Commander: Dr Lee Felder Jr- A

2nd Vice Commander: Luis Barbero- P

Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- P

Finance Officer: Rick Baker-P

Chaplin: Dick Topness-P

Sgt-At-Arms: Paul Nelson-F

Sr. Color Bearer: VACANT

Jr. Color Bearer: VACANT

Historian: Dave Riley- P

Service Officer: VACANT

 

 

Guests:

Position/Post Representing:

Larry Phillips-  S.A.L. 149 Squadron Commander

 

Draping of the Charter:

N/A

 

Opening of the Meeting:

 

The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Past Jr Commander Dave Garrett @  1800    .

   13       Members, including Officers,    1     Guests

 

Minutes of previous meeting:

Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by _Paul Nelson   , seconded by   Sean Gray

motion carried.

 

Finance Officer’s Report:

Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by   Dave Riley   , seconded by _Paul Nelson ,

motion carried. All Bill Paid, Business License, Excise Tax and Hood Cleaning are still due

 

Statements from Guests:

There is Turkey and Dumplings available for the post

Sick call:

None

 

New Members and Transfers:

New Members- 4. Transfers – 1.  Motion to accept made by __Adjutant Nelson ,  Seconded

by _Sean Gray , Motion Carried

 

Membership (Goal 432 ): ( Lee Felder Jr )

-  229 _ Traditional + 73 PUFL= _312_ ( 72 %_) as of Transmittal 24-20 dtd 11/14/2023 . Motion to

accept Membership report by    Adjutant Nelson   , seconded by    Sean Gray  , Motion carried

 

 

                                        COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Activities: (Luis Barbero)

- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM

- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM

- Dec 22, Post Christmas Party, White Elephant gift exchange

- Nov 25. Post will open at 12:30 for the Apple Cup, Pizza will be available for 2 Slices for $6

 

Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)

- Lower HVAC System is having issues. Randy’ H/C have been over several times to make repairs.

  Looking at a new system in the near future.

- Railing has been procured and installed to the lower floor. Thank you to Deb Viele for her donation in

  the procurement

- Dance floor lighting is on hand, waiting installation

- Light fixtures for the upper room are in hand and waiting changeout

 

Legion Riders: (Dave Garrett)

- Voting for Chapter Officers at Christmas Party

- Planning for chapter Christmas Party Dec 9

 

Historian: (Dave Riley)

-  Nothing to report

 

Old Business:

- The Post is in need of a Service Officer. Training is available online and if interested, contact

  Commander Marsland.

- SR/JR Color Bearer ______NONE____

New Business and Correspondence:

- None

Good of The Legion:

- CDR Marsland- If any members have some suggestions for getting more membership participation,

   please contact him.

- Kitchen Freezer has gone out. A new one is being researched

- Message from National- for Membership 2024, beginning July 2024, their per-capita will increase $5

  per member. Department will most likely increase $5 each also. So our annual dues would increase to

  $60.

- Dave Riley, Attended Nanaimo Remembrance Day Celebration. There are new members that are

  interested in the “Hand Across the Border”, and several have reservations for 2024 Memorial Day

- Rick Baker, manned the booth at the Kitsap Pavilion for Veterans Day and a thank you to Sean Gray

  and Pete Gould for helping out

- Rick Baker, Thank you to Larry Phillips, Carl Johnson and Lou Barbero, Dick and Carrol Topness and

  Sheryl Baker for their help with the Early Bird Dinner.

 

 

                                 Adjournment:

 

Motion to adjourn made by     Sean Gray    , seconded by _Paul Nelson . Therefore, being no further business

to come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned @  1825      .     

 

 

___ON FILE     _____                                                __ ON FILE    ______

   Willie Nelson                                                            Dave Marsland

     Adjutant                                                                     Commander

 

 

Meeting Date:                October 17, 2023             Time:        1800                                                                                                                                                                 

 

Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)

Commander: Dave Marsland- P

1st Vice Commander: Dr Lee Felder Jr- P

2nd Vice Commander: Luis Barbero-E

Finance Officer: Rick Baker- P

Adjutant: Willie Nelson- P

Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett-E

Chaplin: Dick Topness-E

Sgt-At-Arms: Bruce Fanning- 

Sr. Color Bearer: VACANT

Jr. Color Bearer: VACANT

Historian: Dave Riley-P

Service Officer: VACANT

Guests:

Position/Post Representing:

Larry Phillips- Squadron 149 S.A.L Commander

Carrie Hagel- Med Advice Insurance

 

 

 

Draping of the Charter:

Kenneth Surratt

 

              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 _Dave Riley  , seconded by   Sean Gray ,  motion carried.

 

Finance Officer’s Report:

Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by   Sean Gray  , seconded by _Dave Riley  , motion carried.

All bills are paid and current. Upcoming taxes are due in November

 

Statements from Guests:

Larry Phillips- None

Carrie Hagel- There is a new plan out for Veterans health care insurance called the Patriot Plan. This is through insurance

providers as a Medicare Supplement. This plan is at no cost as long as you have Medicare Parts A&B and Tricare For Life or

VA. This plan will put money back in your SS payment and also works for a dental supplement. Information is available in the post

Sick call:

None

 

New Members and Transfers:

New Members- 3  Transfers- 2 Motion to accept made by __Adjutant Nelson ,  Seconded by _Dave RIley  , Motion Carried

 

Membership (Goal 432 ): ( Lee Felder Jr )

-  191 _ Traditional + 73 PUFL= _264_ ( 61 %_) as of Transmittal 24-16 dtd 10/03/2023 . Motion to accept Membership

   report by  Paul Nelson , seconded by  Sean Gray , Motion carried

 

 

                                  COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Activities: (Luis Barbero)

- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM

- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM

- Friday Oct 21, the post is having the children’s Halloween Party from 3-5 PM

- Post Halloween Party will be October 28,

- Veterans Day Activities- Randy’s H/C will cover all domestic draft beers and wine for the day for all

  veterans and active-duty members. This will also be a membership drive for all 3 legs of the Legion.

  Burgers and fries for sale for $15, there will also be 50/50 raffles and a Membership Raffle for $1.

  Winner will have current or 2025 membership paid for.

- November Steak Night will be the 11th and Auxiliary is hosting.

- NOVENMBER 1- Harley Gaddy will be holding his promotion ceremony and a wetting down at the

   post. Ceremony will start at 5:30

 

Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)

- Lower HVAC System is having issues. Randy’ H/C have been over several times to make repairs.

  Looking at a new system in the near future.

 

Legion Riders: (Dave Garrett)

- Nominations for Chapter Officers began

- Planning for chapter Christmas Party Dec 9

 

Historian: (Dave Riley)

- Nothing to report

Old Business:

- The Post is in need of a Service Officer. Training is available online and if interested, contact

  Commander Marsland. Rick Baker asked if a letter of notification can be drafted up to go to the

  membership. Letter was drafted by District Commander Theal and forwarded to the

  membership

 

- Running unopposed, 1st Vice CDR _Dr. Lee Felder, Jr_ Adjutant cast the unanimous ballot

 

SR/JR Color Bearer ______NONE___

 

New Business and Correspondence:

- Plans for Early Bird Dinner beginning, on November 18- In progress. Larry Phillips has offered to be

  the chef

Good of the Legion:

- CDR Marsland- If any members have some suggestions for getting more membership participation,

   please contact him.

- Dave Riley. Been in contact with the sister Canadian Legion post Branch 10 in Nanaimo. The new

  commander is interested in starting the “Hands across the Border” for Memorial Day. He also

  mentioned that he will be going to Nanaimo for the Veteran’s Day Memorial Services.

- Kitchen Freezer has gone out. A new one has been found for purchase at Costco for a nominal price.

- Veteran’s Day at the Kitsap Pavilion, Rick Baker has procured a booth for this event. Harley Gaddy

  has volunteered to help man the booth.

- Third District Fall Conference is Saturday Oct 21 in Port Townsend at 10 AM

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 @  1831    .     

 

 

___ON FILE_____                                                __ON FILE  ___

   Willie Nelson                                                 Dave Marsland

     Adjutant                                                          Commander

 

 


 

Meeting Date:            September 19, 2023            Time:  1800                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)

 

Commander: Dave Marsland- E

1st Vice Commander: VACANT

2nd Vice Commander: Luis Barbero- P

Finance Officer: Rick Baker- P

Adjutant: Willie Nelson- P

 

Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- P

Chaplin: Dick Topness- A

 

Sgt-At-Arms: Bruce Fanning- P

Sr. Color Bearer: VACANT

Jr. Color Bearer: VACANT

Historian: Dave Riley- P

Service Officer: VACANT

 

 

Guests:

Position/Post Representing:

Larry Phillips-  S.A.L Squadron Commander

 

Draping of the Charter:

N/A

 

Opening of the Meeting:

 

The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Junior Past Commander Dave Garrett @  1800    .

  12     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 _Paul Nelson  , motion carried

 

Statements from Guests:

None

Sick call:

NONE

 

New Members and Transfers:

New Members- 3,  Transfers- 1.    Motion to accept made by __Adjutant Nelson ,  Seconded by _Dave Riley   ,

Motion Carried

 

Membership (Goal Pending ): ( ?  )

-  183_ Traditional + 73 PUFL= _256_ ( ?? %_) as of Transmittal 24-15 dtd 09/12/2023

 

 

                     COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Activities: (Luis Barbero)

- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM

- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM

- Thursday Sep 21, the post is having a Trivia Night hosted by the Auxiliary

- Post Halloween Masquerade Party will be October 28,

 

Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)

- HVAC System for upstairs has been replaced and is fully paid for

- Lower HVAC System is having issues. Randy’ H/C have been over several times to make repairs.

  Looking at a new system in the near future

 

Legion Riders: (Dave Garrett)

- Riders are hosting the October Steak Night

- Planning for chapter Christmas Party Dec 9

 

 

Historian: (Dave Riley)

- Yearbook is still ongoing and in progress.

Old Business:

- The Post is in need of a Service Officer. Training is now available online and if interested, contact Commander Marsland. Rick Baker asked if a letter of notification can be drafted up to go to the membership. Letter has been drafted by District Commander Theal and will be forwarded to the membership

 

- Officer Vacancies for the 2023/2024, Running unopposed,

  Nominations for 1st Vice CDR _Dr. Lee Felder, Jr_  Nominee has not attended any meeting since

  nomination, so considering and in accordance with the Post Bylaws, one more missed meeting with

  no excuse will result in ballot removal.

 

SR/JR Color Bearer ______NONE______

 

Adjutant cast the Unanimous ballot 

E-Board Pos 3: __Dave Riley__

New Business and Correspondence:

None

Good of the Legion:

- CDR Marsland- If any members have some suggestions for getting more membership participation,

   please contact him.

- Dave Riley. Been in contact with the sister Canadian Legion post Branch 10 in Nanaimo. l The new

  commander is interested in starting the “Hands across the Border” for Memorial Day. He also

  mentioned that he will be going to Nanaimo for the Veteran’s Day Memorial

 

Adjournment:

 

Motion to adjourn made by    Lou Barbero  , seconded by _Sean Grey . Therefore, being no further business to

come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned @  1820     .     

 

 

   __ON FILE   __                                                              __ ON FILE    __

   Willie Nelson                                                               Dave Marsland

      Adjutant                                                                      Commander

 

 

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