Albert C. Kean Post 149 General Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: April 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- A Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- E
Adjutant: L. “Willie” Nelson- P Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- E
Chaplin: Dick Topness- P Sgt-At-Arms: Ernie Williams- P
Historian: Dave Riley-P Sr. Jr Color Bearer: VACANT
Service Officer: VACANT
Guests: Position/Post Representing:
Keri Williams Aux Unit 149 President
Mitch Halloran ALR Chapter 149 Director
Matthew Nixon S.A.L. Member
Draping of the Charter:
James Maxwell
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
11 Members, including Officers, 3 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by Ernie Williams, seconded by Dave Riley, 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
Sick call:
None
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 6, Transfers- 0 Motion by Adjutant Nelson to accept was seconded by Ernie Williams, motion carried. Additional Motion by Adjutant Nelson that any new members joining the legion in April/May/June, the post cover the dues for 2027 membership was seconded by Ernie Williams, motion carried
Membership (Goal 447 ): ( Ernie Williams )
- 307 Traditional + 72 PUFL = 379 (84.7%_) as of Transmittal 26-27 dtd 04/17/2026.
Motion to accept report by Adjutant Nelson, seconded by Dave Riley, 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 Post needs candy to hand out
- 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 have been replaced.
- Fire suppression bottle replacement is in progress. Company ordered new bottle and links. Waiting
delivery.
- Range Hood Cleaning has been completed
- Question on replacing the Kitchen floor, cost wise is prohibitive. Question of floor under the stove, need to obtain and place a metal subfloor. Researching
cost of metal.
Legion Riders: (Mitch Halloran)
- Dust Your Putt Ride was April 18, 16 bikes total with 20 participants
- Information on the “Unforgotten Run to Tahoma” Memorial Day Weekend, 4 sets of veteran’s
remains. Meet at the Post by 9AM on May 23 to be at the Site by 9:30
- Fire Ring donated by Post 7 to be raffled off at the July Steak Night (July 11), Tickets are $5 each or 5
for $20. All proceeds go to the post
Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Nothing to report
Old Business:
- Status if any for PSE claim- Denied,
- 1st Vice Position Ernie Williams can fill billet, installation hold until all Officers in July.
New Business and Correspondence:
Nominations for 2026-2027 Post Officers;
Commander: Dave Marsland
1st Vice: Ernie Williams
2nd Vice: Dave Booth
Finance: Cark Johnson
Chaplain: Dick Topness
S-A-A: Paul Nelson
JR/SR Color: None
Historian: Dave Riley
E-Board Pos 4 (Ernie Williams-28) No nomination
E-Board Pos 5 (Dave Riley): Dave Riley
E-Board Pos 6 (Dana Bolte): Dana Bolte
Convention Delegates- Dave Marsland, Ernie Williams, Dave Booth and Leo “Willie” Nelson
Email from Accessible Bath Designs for Disabled Veterans- Info available in the post
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.
- District Conference will be held in Port Orchard Post 30
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 @ 1849
ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
Meeting Date: March 17, 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: VACANT
2nd Vice Commander: Dave Booth- A Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- E
Adjutant: L. “Willie” Nelson- P Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- P
Chaplin: Dick Topness- P Sgt-At-Arms: Ernie Williams- 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 .
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.
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
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.
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. 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)
Commander: Dave Marsland- P 1st Vice Commander: VACANT
2nd Vice Commander: Dave Booth- A Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- P
Adjutant: L. “Willie” Nelson- P Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- P
Chaplin: Dick Topness- P Sgt-At-Arms: Ernie Williams- P
Historian: Dave Riley-P Sr. Jr Color Bearer: VACANT
Service Officer: VACANT
Guests: Position/Post Representing:
None
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.
Statements from Guests:
N/A
Sick call:
None
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 2, Transfers- 0 Motion by Adjutant Nelson, seconded by Sean Gray. Motion carried
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.
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
- 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
Historian: (Dave Riley)
- 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
- Nomination for Vacant 1st Vice Position Ernie Williams
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. 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.
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