Albert C. Kean Post 149 General Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: January 25, 2025 Time: 1800
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Roll Call of Officers: (P =Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, V = Vacant. F= Fill In)
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- P
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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- E
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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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Historian: Dave Riley- P
Guests: Position/Post Representing:
Keri Williams Auxiliary Unit 149 President
Kimmie Kruzner Auxiliary Unit 149 Member
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Draping of the Charter:
James Karosich. Charles Cash SR,
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
18 Members, including Officers, 2 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by _Sean Gray , seconded by Paul Nelson , 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:
Keri Williams- March 22, JR Aux will be holding a Luau Dinner, Starting the gathering of welcome baskets for Retsil’s Bldg 10, Valentine’s Day event is not happening.
Sick call:
None
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 2 Transfers- 1. Motion By Adjutant Nelson to accept all was seconded by Sean Gray , Motion carried
Membership (Goal 440 ): ( Lee Felder Jr )
- 303_ Traditional + 76 PUFL = 379 ( 86.1 %_) as of Transmittal 25-17 dtd 01/03/2025..
Motion to accept by Adjutant Nelson , Seconded by _ Pete Gould_. Motion recorded.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: (Cailin Goldey)
- 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
- Saturday is the showing of the movie “6888” starting at 4PM. Movie snacks available for sale
- Post is now open on Sundays for football Until February 16
- Feb 8 Texas Hold em Party
- Super Bowl Party Feb 9
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Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Nothing to report
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Legion Riders: (Dave Garrett)
- Riders are holding a Rider Social night on Feb 8
- the 2025 ROMP will be held in Tombstone Sep 17-21, 2025
- Planning for upcoming Spring Ride for Dust Your Putt. April time frame
- In August 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.
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Historian: (Dave Riley)
In progress
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Old Business:
- Voting for E-Board Position 4- Erne Williams was voted in to complete the remainder of the term.
Motion by Rick Baker to destroy the ballots was seconded by Sean Gray, motion carried.
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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 contact him.
- The “Goal meter” in the lounge for procurement of heaters for the back deck.
- A Thank You card was sent to the Post for their support in fundraising for the “Pound the Sound Run”
from the Hombres Motorcycle Club, Veteran’s Motorcycle Coalition, and Retsil Bldg 10
- Matt Shillenberg- Noted that there will be a Veteran’s Standdown held on April 26, Thank you to the
Bremerton Auxiliary Unit 149 for their Women’s Panty Drive for the female veterans of Kitsap County.
He is also on the Legislative Coalition and a couple of bills for this WA term is for Military Spouses
that have a cosmetology license from another state, will be honored by WA.
A top priority is that every county has at least one certified VSO, Currently Kitsap County does not,
and a bill to the House that for 100% disables veterans be tax Exempt from property taxes. March 6 at
the VFW Post 2669 (Port Orchard) there will be a VA Certified VSO to offer assistance.
As a follow up from the Auxiliary Startup baskets, the Dollar Store will work with members to put a
table up asking for donations and items from a list.
- Rick Becker- He is here at the post on Thursday’s from 2:30 to 5PM to assist local Veteran’s through
the Kitsap Area Veteran’s Alliance (KAVA) for filing paperwork for assistance. This is NOT for the VA
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Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson , seconded by Pete Gould Therefore, being no further business to come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned @ 1837 .
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ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
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Meeting Date: Meeting Date: December 17, 2024 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
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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- P
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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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Historian: Dave Riley- P
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Guests: Position/Post Representing:
Larry Phillips Squadron 149 S.A.L. Commander
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Draping of the Charter:
William Howson
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
19 Members, including Officers, 1 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by _ Paul Nelson , seconded by Carl Johnson , motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Ernie Williams , seconded by _Cailin Goldey, motion carried.
Statements from Guests:
None
Sick call:
Thom Huckabee Pneumonia
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 1, Transfers- 1. Motion By Adjutant Nelson to accept all was seconded by Dave Riley , Motion carried
Membership (Goal 440 ): ( Lee Felder Jr )
- 278_ Traditional + 76 PUFL = 354 ( 80.5 %_) as of Transmittal 25-14 dtd 12/142024 .
Motion to accept by Adjutant Nelson _, Seconded by _ Pete Gould _. Motion recorded.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: (Cailin Goldey)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM
- Every other Thursday, Boozy Bingo at 7PM
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM (Amount for 12/20 is $1,727)
- Post is now open on Sundays for football.
- Dec 21- Post Christmas Party, Ugly Sweater Contest, Pot Luck- 6PM
- Dec 24- Post will close at 6PM
- Dec 25- Po9st will be closed
- Dec 31- New Years Eve Party- Casino Night
- Jan 01- Commanders Day- 2025 membership Cards are now required. Beginning at 11AM
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Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Glycol system Installed Dec 2 , keeping tap Beer cold and well received
Legion Riders: (Dave Garrett)
- the 2025 ROMP will be held in Tombstone Sep 17-21, 2025
- Dec 14- Christmas Party and officer voting., Director Garrett, Asst Director Halloran, Treasurer P.
Nelson, Secretary Nelson, Motion to accept. Made by Dave Garrett, Second by Ernie Williams,
Motion passed
- Planning for upcoming Spring Ride for Dust Your Putt. April time frame
- In August 2025, the Riders are asked to assist and lead a ride sponsored by Joel Gibson Jr.
Historian: (Dave Riley)
- In progress. Experiencing some computer issues, but in the process of working though it
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Old Business:
- The Post is in need of a Service Officer. Training is available online and if interested, contact CDR
Litigation is complete, National is waiting notification from Secretary of State before reinstating the
Charter and can proceed.
- Audit committee- Dana Bolte Chair-, Dave Riley member, Spenser Henderson are all the members,
Results- Audit is complete and all in good order. The Audit committee would like to commend the
financial staff members for their outstanding job.
- Nomination for E-Board Position 4- Erne Williams, Mason Keller. Voting at the January Meeting
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 contact him.
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- The “Goal meter” in the lounge for procurement of heaters for the back deck.
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 @ 1824 .
ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
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Meeting Date: November 19, 2024 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- P
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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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Historian: Dave Riley- P
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Service Officer: VACANT
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Guests: Position/Post Representing:
Kat Moore, Kim Kruzner- 149 AUX Members
Larry Phillips 149 S.A.L. Squadron Commander
Draping of the Charter:
N/A
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
19 Members, including Officers, 3 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by _ Sean Gray , seconded by Paul Nelson , motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Sean Gray , seconded by _Ernie Williams , motion carried.
Statements from Guests:
None
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Sick call:
None
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 4, Transfers- 2. Motion By Adjutant Nelson to accept all was seconded by Sean Gray , Motion carried
Membership (Goal 440 ): ( Lee Felder Jr )
- 266_ Traditional + 76 PUFL = 342 ( 77.7 %_) as of Transmittal 25-13 dtd 11/15/2024 .
Motion to accept by Adjutant Nelson _, Seconded by _ Pete Gould _. Motion recorded.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: (Cailin Goldey)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM
- Every other Thursday, Boozy Bingo at 7PM
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM (Amount for 11/22 is $3,184)
- Post is now open on Sundays for football. Early Seahawk games, open at 9:30 and Breakfast
available for $10 (Last Early game is Dec 1)
- Nov 23- Early Bird Dinner
- Post will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving November 28
- Dec 2- 6PM to Midnight- Post decorating party
- Dec 4- Joel Gibson Jr will be playing at the post
- Dec 7- Steak Night hosted by the SON’s
- Dec 14- Army/Navy Football Game- Potluck
- Dec 14- AUX Silent Auction closes
- Dec 21- Post Christmas Party
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Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Glycol system. Control Unit, Regulator and Pump have been ordered. Installation will be Dec 2
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Legion Riders: (Dave Garrett)
- the 2025 ROMP will be held in Tombstone Sep 17-21, 2025
- Dec 14- Riders Christmas Party and officer voting
- Planning for upcoming Spring Ride for Dust Your Putt. April time frame
- In August 2025, the Riders are asked to assist and lead a ride sponsored by Joel Gibson Jr.
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Historian: (Dave Riley)
- In progress.
-The sister post from Nanaimo, B.C. are planning on attending the Memorial Day ceremony again this
year at Ivy Green Cemetery.
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Old Business:
- The Post is in need of a Service Officer. Training is available online and if interested, contact CDR
Spenser Henderson is interested. Litigation is complete, waiting further information
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- Audit committee- Dana Bolte Chair-, Dave Riley member, Spenser Henderson are all the members,
Results- Will be presented at the December General Meeting
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New Business and Correspondence:
- Nomination for Absentee E-Board Position 4, Ernie Williams
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Good of The Legion:
- CDR Marsland- If any members have some suggestions for getting more membership participation,
please contact him.
- Quarterly Services from Rick Becker- from 1 July to Sept 30, saw 12 Veterans for assistance in
obtaining food, housing copies of DD-214’s and general information on Veteran’s benefits and
claims to accredited VSO and the VA.
- National Commanders’ James A. La Coursiere Jr Incentive Award presentation to Finance Officer
Rick Baker for recruiting three new members.
- Rick Baker- There is a “Goal meter” in the lounge for procurement of heaters for the back deck.
- Pete Gould- Manned the booth at the Kitsap Pavillion for Veterans Day. Made contact with numerous
people about the benefits of the Legion.
- CDR Marsland- Thank you to Randy’s Heating and Cooling for the generous donation to the veterans
here for Veteran’s Day
- CDR Marsland- Saturday Nov 16 Gumbo Cookoff was a huge success and a large amount was
raised for Doc Luvs Kids.
- Kat Moore- has a small refrigerator that she would like to donate to a veteran in need of one
- CDR Marsland- Iterated that there is one person in charge in the Lounge and that is the bartender. No
disrespect to the employees will be tolerated in any manner and will be dealt with.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Sean Gray , seconded by Spenser Henderson Therefore, being no further business to come before the membership,
the meeting was adjourned @ 1839 .
ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
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