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Albert C. Kean Post 149 Executive Board Minutes

Meeting Date September 05, 2023 Time: 1730 .

Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, V = Vacant)

Commander-

Dave Marsland- P

1st Vice Commander- VACANT

2nd Vice Commander-

Lou Barbero- P

Finance Officer-

Rick Baker- P

Jr. Past Commander-

Dave Garrett- P

Member at Large (2024)

Willie Nelson- P

Member at Large (2024)

Paul Nelson- P

Member at Large (2025)

Jon Wright- P

Member at Large (2025)

Bruce Fanning- P

Member at Large (2026)

Dave Riley- P

Member at Large (2026)

Dana Bolte- P

Total Voting Members Present 10 (7 Minimum)

Guest(s) Bob Theal- 3rd District Commander

Guest Statements:

Monday Sep 11 at 5PM, there will be a ceremony for the Legion Department 911 Operator of the year.
149 is the only post in the district with all 4 pillars of the Legion
Looking for a VSO for the post, training is available online
There are 4 High Schools that have a JROTC program. Looking for a POC for Bremerton
Post 149 is asked to be the hosting post and welcoming post for when the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) comes to Bremerton for upkeep in 2024

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Minutes from the previous meeting were read, Motion to accept reading of minutes made by Paul Nelson ,

seconded by _ Dave Garrett , motion carried

Finance Report:

Finance report from the previous meeting was read, Motion to accept made by

_ Dave Riley , seconded by _ Dave Garrett , motion carried.

Profit and Loss statement was read. FO Baker presented the 2024 Budget for review

The upper HVAC system is replaced and running. Monies raised for this was from donations (King of Clubs- $3k, 50/50-$1k, Raffles- $1440, Members- $1100, Legion Riders- $2k, S.A.L- $152, Boozefighters-$500). The old units still need to be removed and roof penetrations sealed.

Old/New Business:

Status of Audit committee- Dana Bolte (Chair), Members- Jen Doering, Carl

Johnson. Chair is correlating final information for presentation to the Membership at the October General Membership meeting.

Good of the Legion:

Update on Lounge Hours- Open Sundays at Noon unless early Seahawks game. Lounge will remain closed on Mondays UNLESS, a special event i.e. Seahawks playing that day, or say its Vikings Vs. Bears (Commander Vs. Adjutant), etc
Monday Sep 11, 5PM Ceremony for the Department of WA Legion 911 Operator of the Year. Host will be District representative. Kitsap Sherrif and Chief of Police and Fire Chiefs as well as the Mayor are invited. Post and Lounge will be open from 3PM – 7PM
RIDERS- 911 Ride this year will again be from Bellingham to Bremerton. This will be held on Sept Karaoke that night
On Sep 30, The Auxiliary is holding a membership drive.
Continue looking at 2024 to see where the post is standing and working on.
Commander Marsland- Want to thank Lou Barbero, Chrissy Huckabee for their assistance with the post picnic. FO Baker also expressed thank you to the CDR as well
AUG 26- Doc Luvs Kids Backpack Day, FO Baker expressed a big thank you to Chrissy for the coordination of this with school supplies and such. As a result, the Legion filled and donated 112 backpacks for this.
On Nov 10 at the Marvin Williams Center, from 6-9PM, Doc Luvs Kids would like to have a representative each pillar of the Legion to attend

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Lou Barbero , seconded by Paul Nelson , meeting adjourned at 1809 .

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L. “Willie” Nelson H. Dave Marsland

Adjutant Commander

NO MEEETING IN AUGUST

Special Meeting

Meeting Date July 18/, 2023 Time: 1715 .

Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, V = Vacant)

Commander-

Dave Marsland- P

1st Vice Commander-

VACANT

2nd Vice Commander-

Lou Barbero- P

Finance Officer-

Rick Baker- P

Jr. Past Commander-

Dave Garrett- E

Member at Large (2024)

Willie Nelson- P

Member at Large (2024)

Paul Nelson- P

Member at Large (2025)

Jon Wright- P

Member at Large (2025)

Bruce Fanning- P

Member at Large (2023/6)

Steve Templeton-A

Member at Large (2026)

Dana Bolte-P

Total Voting Members Present 7 (7 Minimum)

Guest(s)

Randy From Randy’s Heating and Cooling

Guest Statements:

In Old/New Business

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Finance Report:

Old/New Business:

- Presentation from Randy for the replacement of the HVAC system for the office. Estimated cost for

total replacement for a unit and 3 heads would be $12,317 + Tax. Additional costs will be for Electrical

work and permitting process. Randy is giving the lowest possible bid to help us. Monies have been

donated by various members of the Legion family and Legion members to perform this. Old system

and ducting will be removed and penetrations sealed, a new unit will be installed and 3 new

temperature head unite will be installed. A motion by Jon Wright to go ahead with the bid form

Randy’s heating and cooling for the replacement and installation of the upper HVAC system, was

seconded by Bruce Fanning, 5 Aye, 0 Nay, 1 Abstain. Motion passed.

- Bids received by Sound Glass ($1.021.68) and Value Glass ($990.00) for front door and side window

replacement. Motion by Jon Wright to use Sound Glass for glass replacement of the front door and

side window was seconded by Lou Barbero. 6 Aye, o Nay Finance Officer Baker and Bookkeeper will

determine the account for the monies.

Good of the Legion:

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by None , seconded by none , meeting adjourned at 1753 .

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L. “Willie” Nelson H. Dave Marsland

Adjutant Commander

Meeting Date July 3, 2023 Time: 1730 .

Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, V = Vacant)

Commander- Dave Marsland- P

1st Vice Commander- Dave Garrett-E

2nd Vice Commander- Lou Barbero- p

Finance Officer- Rick Baker- P

Jr. Past Commander- Dave Garrett- E

Member at Large (2023)- Steve Templeton- A

Member at Large (2023)- Dana Bolte- P

Member at Large (2024)- Willie Nelson- P

Member at Large (2024)- Paul Nelson- E

Member at Large (2025)- Jon Wright- P

Member at Large (2025)- Bruce Fanning- P

Total Voting Members Present 6 (7 Minimum)

Guest(s)

NONE

Guest Statements:

N/A

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Minutes from the previous meeting were read, Motion to accept reading of minutes made by Rick Baker ,

seconded by Lou Barbero , motion carried

Finance Report:

Finance report from the previous meeting was read, Motion to accept made by

_ Lou Barbero , seconded by _ Jon Wright , motion carried.

Profit and Loss statement was read, Proposed 2023 End of year budget presented. See GoL

Old/New Business:

- HVAC for office and upper Room walk thru is completed ($51K) and letter to

Hazelwood foundation sent, awaiting a response. Randy’s Heating and Cooling

looked at and got the A/C to work, but for heat, the heat plate has a major crack

and needs replacing. Additional information from FO Baker- There are 2 HVAC

systems for the building, the 2 upper units have a cracked heat exchanger and

the lower one is still working. To replace the heat exchangers, it would be

approx. $2200 and there is a 12-week backlog on these. The cost to replace the

unit for a ductless would be $7000, this is under further investigation, but needs

to be completes by end of October. Otherwise, there is no heat for the upstairs

and the office. Looking a a couple of more bids and ways to get the finances to

buy a new Heat Pump and Ductless unit.

Next Audit committee for July- Dana Bolte (Chair), Members- Jen Doering, Carl Johnson. Committee will get with FO Baker to obtain the needed records
The NA/AA are putting together an event to raise funds for front door glass replacement.

Good of the Legion:

Department Convention is still on for Wenatchee, rooms at the Coast Convention Center, Wenatchee July 19-23. Commander and Adjutant are attending. Any questions for convention, let CDR know before July 20 in writing.
Date for post picnic is Aug 26. Held at the Bremerton Elks on Pine Road. This is a pot luck for sides. Post will provide drinks and meat. (Burgers, Brats, Dogs and chicken)
RIDERS- 911 Ride this year will again be from Bellingham to Bremerton. This will be held on Sept 9 looking a band here at the post that evening
On Sep 30, The Auxiliary is holding a membership drive.
Doc Loves Kids- August Backpack drive Aug 26
The Gen membership meeting will hold Officer Installations.
2023 Budget was reviewed and looking at 2024 to see where the post is standing and working on.

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Lou Barbero , seconded by Dana Bolte , meeting adjourned at 1823 .

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L. “Willie” Nelson H. Dave Marsland

Adjutant Commander

Meeting Date June 6, 2023 Time: 1730

Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, V = Vacant)

Commander

Dave Marsland- P

1st Vice Commander

Dave Garrett- P

2nd Vice Commander

Lou Barbero- P

Finance Officer

Rick Baker- P

Jr. Past Commander

Dave Garrett- P

Member at Large (2023)

Steve Templeton- P

Member at Large (2023)

Dana Bolte- P

Member at Large (2024)

Willie Nelson- P

Member at Large (2024)

Paul Nelson- P

Member at Large (2025)

Jon Wright- E

Member at Large (2025)

Bruce Fanning- E

Total Voting Members Present 7 (7 Minimum)

Guest(s):

Chrissy Huckabee- Bookkeeper/Lounge Manager

Kevin Russell- Area II Vice Commander/ALR Department Chairman

Guest Statements:

Chrissy Huckabee- Finance Report read

Kevin Russell- in Good of the Legion

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Minutes from the previous meeting were read, Motion to accept reading of minutes made by Paul Nelson , seconded by _Dave Garrett , motion carried

Finance Report:

Finance report from the previous meeting was read, Motion to accept made by

_Paul Nelson , seconded by _Lou Barbero , motion carried.

Profit and Loss statement was read,

Old/New Business:

Old- Rick Baker- Building- Beer Keg cooler new control valve is installed, monitoring I/P. The Delta T varies to much so a new controller is in and needs wiring. Going to order an external controller- on going

- HVAC for office and upper Room walk thru is completed ($51K) and letter to

Hazelwood foundation sent, awaiting a response. Randy’s Heating and Cooling

looked at and got the A/C to work, but for heat, the heat plate has a major crack

and needs replacing

Next Audit committee for July- Dana Bolte (Chair), Members- Jen Doering, Carl Johnson

Good of the Legion:

Event planner is Lou Barbero as the POC and is in need of names for members who want to help. Armed Forces Day Parade. Entry needs help, sign-up sheet in lounge.
Still looking for members to step up to help fill Post Officer positions.
Department Convention is still on for Wenatchee, rooms at the Coast Convention Center, Wenatchee July 19-23
Status of date for post picnic? Temporarily penciled in for Aug 5, need to change to July 15 or 29. Working on this
RIDERS- 911 Ride this year will again be from Bellingham to Bremerton. This will be held on Sept 9 looking a a band here at the post that evening
Kevin Russell- Status of Department, DEC opted for suspension, but currently the Bylaws and Constitution are in place. June 10 there will be a National NEC Meeting to determine the final status of department. If National accepts the suspension, posts will continue to operate as normal, just answer to a different entity.
On Sep 30, The Auxiliary is holding a membership drive. Suggestion from Kevin Russell is to contact the Blue Star Banner banquet and promote from there.
June 15, the post will host a Trivia Night
JULY E-BOARD WILL NOT HAPPEN, (on July 4), Steak night will still occur with the Auxiliary hosting on July 1

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson , seconded by Lou Barbero , meeting adjourned at 1808 .

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L. “Willie” Nelson H. Dave Marsland

Adjutant Commander

Meeting Date May 2, 2023 Time: 1730

Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, V = Vacant)

Commander

Dave Marsland- P

1st Vice Commander

Dave Garrett- P

2nd Vice Commander

Lou Barbero- P

Finance Officer

Rick Baker- E

Jr. Past Commander

Dave Garrett- P

Member at Large (2023)

Steve Templeton- P

Member at Large (2023)

Dana Bolte- P

Member at Large (2024)

Willie Nelson- P

Member at Large (2024)

Paul Nelson- P

Member at Large (2025)

Jon Wright-P

Member at Large (2025)

Bruce Fanning- P

Total Voting Members Present 9 (7 Minimum)

Guest(s)

Chrissy Huckabee- Lounge Manager

Guest Statements:

Read Finance Report

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Minutes from the previous meeting were read, Motion to waive reading of minutes made by Paul Nelson , seconded by _Lou Barbero , motion carried

Finance Report:

Finance report from the previous meeting was read, Motion to accept made by _Dave Garrett , seconded by _Bruce Fanning , motion carried.

Profit and Loss statement was read,

Old/New Business:

Old- Rick Baker- Building- Beer Keg cooler new control valve is installed, monitoring I/P. The Delta T varies to much so a new controller is in and needs wiring. Going to order an external controller- on going

- HVAC for office and upper Room walk thru is completed ($51K) and letter to

Hazelwood foundation sent, awaiting a response. Randy’s Heating and Cooling

looked at and got the A/C to work, but for heat, the heat plate has a major crack

and needs replacing

2. Next Audit committee for July- Dana Bolte (Chair), Member- Jen Doering, need 1 more

Good of the Legion:

Event planner is Lou Barbero as the POC and is in need of names for members who want to help. Armed Forces Day Parade. Entry needs help, sign-up sheet in lounge.
Boys State will be June 18-24. Status of attendees. And donations?
Still looking for members to step up to help fill Post Officer positions.
Department Convention is still on for Wenatchee, more to follow for rooms, and time. Will be in Wenatchee
The post will be holding a Trivia. This will be a monthly event.
WA Liquor Board has made changes for events such as “Special Occasion” (open to Public) license to be filed 45 days prior and is there will be minors in the same area 60 days prior to the event. Also, the Alcohol Servers Permits are all on a computer data base now and accessible.
Status of date for post picnic?
For Memorial Day, flag placement, ceremony and retrieval of flags at Ivy Green Cemetery.
RIDERS- 911 Ride this year will again be from Bellingham to Bremerton
RIDERS- Director Garrett- Thank you to the riders and lounge crew for excellent service and professionalism for the Dust Your Putt Run

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson , seconded by Lou Barbero , meeting adjourned at 1750 .

ON FILE ON FILE

L. “Willie” Nelson H. Dave Marsland

Adjutant Commander