Albert C. Kean Post 149 General Meeting Minute
July 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- P Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- P
Adjutant: L. “Willie” Nelson- P Jr. Past Commander: Dave Garrett- E
Chaplin: Dick Topness- P Sgt-At-Arms: Paul Nelson- P
Historian: Dave Riley-P Sr. Jr Color Bearer: VACANT
Guests: Position/Post Representing:
Keri Williams- Auxiliary Unit 149 President/3rd Dist inter President
Matt Klouse- 3rd District Commander
Chris Bates- 3rd District Vice Commander
Bob Theal- Past 3rd District Commander
Kathy Bates- Poulsbo Post 245
Draping of the Charter:
Sam Trujillo
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
11 Members, including Officers, 5 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Riley, 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:
Matt Klous- Congratulations to the new Officers, the new Department Commander is Chris Brock, and our Area 2 Vice Commander is Jennifer Storms. One thing to look at is taking care of the members by doing “Buddy Checks” and not just to generate membership renewal, but checking on our members. When asking for volunteers, approach asking in a different manner.
Chris Bates- A synopsis of convention and a good attendance of members. The Constitution and Bylaws did not get voted on due to unmet timelines. This will give another year to fine tune and get them to the membership in the time required.
Bob Theal- Thank you to all the members of 149 and all they have done for the district, and has been an honor to serve as the District Commander
Sick call:
None
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 2, Transfers- 2. Motion by Adjutant Nelson to accept was seconded by Dave Booth, motion carried.
Membership (Goal ): ( Ernie Williams )
- 29 (prepaid) Traditional + 72 PUFL = 101 ( %_) as of Transmittal No transmittal has been posted to date. Motion to accept report by Ernie Williams, seconded by Dave Riley, motion accepted.
Further 1st Vice will contract the E-6 and E-7 local communities to promote the American Legion and what it can do for them.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: ( Dave Booth)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM, first Wednesday of the Month playing at the VFW
- “Booze Bingo” on Hiatus until September
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM, the progressive pot is growing
- Need volunteers for cooking Friday King of Clubs Dinners
- Planning on Sep 5 for the Annual Post Picnic at the Bremerton Elks, (Pot Luck for sides). Campoing
is available. The post cannot afford to provide the picnic free of charge, Tickets are $10 per person
-
y/o and up. On sale in the lounge, Ends Sept 1
- August 14, Annual Keyport Golf Scramble Golf Tournament, 9AM at Gold Mountain. Contact Dave
Booth, Currently there is 1 foursome entered to represent the Legion
Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Fire suppression bottle replacement is Complete.
- Post received an estimate from All Trades for the replacement of the Evaporator Coil due to a small
leak and all other required services of $2,689.76 for the underbar cooler. More to follow
Legion Riders: (Mitch Halloran)
- Planning stages for annual 911 Run. Will go from Vancouver to Bellingham again this year. If you
want to participate but drive a car, we are in need of drivers to tow trailers. Contact Paul Nelson
- Fire Pit Raffle was won by Shyanne Scott
Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Nothing to report
Old Business:
- None
New Business and Correspondence:
- Installation of 2026-2027 post officers by Past District Commander Bob Theal
- Convention update- Commander Dave Marsland- As noted, the bylaws and constitution were tabled
again for another year to allow for fine tuning and time to get them out to the posts in a timely manner
as required by the current temporary bylaws,
Good of The Legion:
- Commander is asking all members driving past the post to look over and do a check on it for
Security and trespassers.
- Commander is still asking for further participation from members
- Dave Booth- The convention attendance by the 3rd District was one of the highest with 17 members in
attendance.
- Congratulations to Jordan and Ryle Basaliza on the birth of their new baby girl
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 @ 1902 .
ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
Meeting Date: June 16, 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- P Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- P
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
Guests:
Position/Post Representing:
Mitch Halloran/Legion Riders Director
Draping of the Charter:
Joseph Gavasso, Martin Krafcik, Paul Bailey
Opening of the Meeting:
The meeting was opened in the normal manner by Commander Dave Marsland @ 1800 .
10 Members, including Officers, 1 Guest
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Riley, motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Dave Riley, seconded by Ernie Williams, motion carried.
Statements from Guests:
In ALR section
Sick call:
None
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 1. Transfers- 1, Motion by Adjutant Nelson to accept was seconded by Sean Gray , motion carried.
Membership (Goal 447 ): ( Ernie Williams )
- 313 Traditional + 72 PUFL = 385 (86.8%_) as of Transmittal 26-31 dtd 06/10/2026.
Motion to accept report by Ernie Williams, seconded by Dave Riley, motion recorded
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: ( Dave Booth)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM, first Wednesday of the Month playing at the VFW
- “Booze Bingo” on Hiatus until September
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM, the progressive pot is growing
- Need volunteers for cooking Friday King of Clubs Dinners
- Memorial Day Schedule- 7 AM Place Flags at Ivy Green Cemetery,
- Planning on Sep 5 for the Annual Post Picnic at the Bremerton Elks, (Pot Luck for sides). Campoing
is available. The post cannot afford to provide the picnic free of charge, Tickets are $10 per person
-
y/o and up. On sale in the lounge
- Operation Comfort Warrior is hosting a Veterans baseball night in Tacoma. June 30 at 6 pm
- August 14, Annual Keyport Golf Scramble Golf Tournament, 9AM at Gold Mountain. Contact Dave
Booth
Building: (Larry Phillips Primary/Rick Baker Secondary)
- Fire suppression bottle replacement is in progress. Company ordered new bottle and links. Waiting
delivery. And waiting responses back.
- Post received an estimate from All Trades for the replacement of the Evaporator Coil and all other
required services of $2,689.76 for the underbar cooler. More to follow
Legion Riders: (Mitch Halloran)
- The “Unforgotten Run to Tahoma” Memorial Day Weekend, 3 sets of veterans
remains. Met at the Post by 8:30AM on May 23 to ride to Convington
- 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.
- Planning stages for annual 911 Run. Will go from Vancouver to Bellingham again this year
Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Needs assistance with computer work
Old Business:
- Convention Delegates- Dave Marsland, Ernie Williams, Dave Booth and Leo “Willie” Nelson. Registration and Post Delegate Forms have been submitted to
Department
New Business and Correspondence:
- Voting for 2026-2027 Post Officers and E-Board members. Being that all positions are running
unopposed the Adjutant will cast the unanimous Ballot. Seconded by Dave Riley, Motion Carried
Commander- Dave Marsland, 1st Vice CDR- Ernie Williams, 2nd Vice CDR- Dave Booth, Finance
Officer- Carl Johnson, S-A-A- Paul Nelson, Chaplain- Dick Topness, Historian- Dave Riley, E-board
POS 4- Marquita Hooks, E-Board POS 5- Dave Riley, E-Board POS 6- Dana Bolte
Good of The Legion:
- Commander is asking all members driving past the post to look over and do a check on it for
Security and trespassers.
- Commander is still asking for further participation from members
- Mention by Adjutant Nelson to possibly amend the post By-laws to include a member from the Auxiliary and the S.A.L. on the board. Will need to confer with the JAG at convention
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Sean Gray, seconded by Ernie Williams, Therefore, being no further business to come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned @ 1828.
ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
Meeting Date: May 26, 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- P Finance Officer: Carl Johnson- P
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
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 .
9 Members, including Officers, 0 Guests
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to accept the reading of the minutes made by Pete Gould, seconded by Dave Riley, motion carried.
Finance Officer’s Report:
Finance Officers report read, Motion to accept made by Dave Riley, seconded by Pete Gould, motion carried.
Statements from Guests:
None
Sick call:
None
New Members and Transfers:
New Members- 2. Transfers- 0 Motion by Adjutant Nelson to accept was seconded by Dave Riley, 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 Ernie Williams, seconded by Carl Johnson, motion notated.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Activities: ( Dave Booth)
- Wednesdays. 3-ball pool games starting at 3PM, first Wednesday of the Month playing at the VFW
- “Booze Bingo” on Hiatus until September
- Fridays Post has King of Clubs 6PM, the progressive pot is growing
- Need volunteers for cooking Friday King of Clubs Dinners
- Memorial Day Schedule- 7 AM Place Flags at Ivy Green Cemetery,
9 AM Breakfast at the post (no cost for flag planters),
Noon- Wreath Placement Ceremony at Ivy Green,
Post will be open for NOON-8PM
3:30 PM- Commander is hosting a Burger Burn at the Post.
5 PM- retrieve flags
- 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)
- Fire suppression bottle replacement is in progress. Company ordered new bottle and links. Waiting
delivery. And waiting responses back.
- 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 and secondary floor bid. New
bid, $4,000. Still prohibitive
- Post received an estimate from All Trades for the replacement of the Evaporator Coil and all other
required services of $2,689.76 for the under bar cooler.
Legion Riders: (Mitch Halloran)
- Information on the “Unforgotten Run to Tahoma” Memorial Day Weekend, 3 sets of veterans
remains. Meet at the Post by 8:30AM 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.
- Planning stages for annual 911 Run. Will go from Vancouver to Bellingham again this year
-Thank you to Dave Garrett, Sean Gray, Rick Baker Rick Becker and Pete Gould for the escort for Capt
Tim Bumpke’s new forever Home built by “Homes For Our Troops”. This is a fully ADA Accessible
Home, as Capt Bumpke crippling injuries in Afghanistan.
Historian: (Dave Riley)
- Nothing to report
Old Business:
- Status if any for PSE claim- Waiting response from private attorney, still no response
New Business and Correspondence:
Nominations Second round for 2026-2027 Post Officers;
Commander: Dave Marsland
1st Vice: Ernie Williams
2nd Vice: Dave Booth
Finance: Carl Johnson
Chaplain: Dick Topness
S-A-A: Paul Nelson
JR/SR Color: None
Historian: Dave Riley
E-Board Pos 4 (Ernie Williams-28) Marquita Hooks
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
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.
- A Life Member Patricia Hogge is in need of some assistance to help with some general house
maintenance, i.e. Landscaping, painting and Roof Cleaning (2 story home) POC is Sean Fernandes
(C) 253-275-8963, (H) 360-627-9929
- Thank you to Lindsey, Chrissy, Driller and SAL Wes Smith for help in decorating the float for parade,
And to Paul Miggs for use of space at Discount Tire
- Thank you to Carl Johnson and Ryle for helping clean up the Lafayette parking lot
- Thank you to Chrissy and Lindsey for cleaning up the Legion Parking Lot
- Push more Raffle sales for the Fire Pit
- May 21, Commander Marsland is holding an Events Planning Meeting and Brainstorming session for
the betterment of the post.
- Commander Marsland iterated that if a member has excessively drunk and should not drive, hopefully that person will not get behind the wheel. If another
concerned member questions the actions and confronts said driver, try only once, if that doesn’t convince the driver, inform the bartender. The
BARTENDSER HAS ULTIMATE AUTHORITY and shall take control.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Dave Riley, seconded by Carl Johnson, Therefore, being no further business to come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned @ 1840.
ON FILE ON FILE
Willie Nelson Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander