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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander