Albert C. Kean Post 149 Executive Board Minutes​

 

Meeting Date   September 01, 2026                                                           Time:   1730  .             

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

 

 P  - Commander                    Dave Marsland             P  Member at Large (2027)            Willie Nelson

 P  - 1st Vice Commander      Ernie Williams              P   Member at Large (2027)            Paul Nelson

 P  - 2nd Vice Commander      Dave Booth                 A  Member at Large (2028)             Mason Keller

 P  - Finance Officer               Carl Johnson Jr.             P  Member at Large (2028)            Marquita Hooks

 P  - Jr. Past Commander        Dave Garrett                P  Member at Large (2026)            Dave Riley

                                                                                          A   Member at Large (2026)            Dana Bolt 

 Total Voting Members Present  9 (7 Minimum)    

               

Guest(s)  

Caitlin Boylen

 

Guest Statements

None

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Meeting opened by Commander Marsland, Motion to waive the reading of the previous meeting by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Booth, motion carried

 

Finance Report:

Finance Report was read, motion to accept was made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Garrett, motion carried.

  

Old/New Business:

1. Status of transferring the bookkeeping over to Quick books. Commander is taking this to task. Transition is currently at 80% completion

2. AT&T Business has proposed to go from Comcast to the AT&T Fiber Optic (which is available to the building) for phone and internet at $140, after 3 years, goes to $150. Questions arose as to television transmission, emails and other questions. A list of questions was given to the Finance Officer for follow-up. Another Impromptu E-board meeting will be held on Tuesday 9/8 at 5:30 to make determination.

 

Good of the Legion:

1. New membership year started July 1st. Incentive recognition award of new member recruitments. Two phases; Jul 1-Nov 11, and Nov 15-Jan 30. Adjutant will monitor and keep track

2. Continue with the effort for members to utilize and more participation with the post.

3. Annual post Insurance policy review and renewal tasking (renew in October). Who will take to task, Finance Officer will take on,

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, meeting adjourned at 1809.

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                         H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                    Commander

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Meeting Date   July 07, 2026                                                           Time:   1730  .             

 

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

 

 P  - Commander                    Dave Marsland             P  Member at Large (2027)            Willie Nelson

 P  - 1st Vice Commander      Ernie Williams              P   Member at Large (2027)            Paul Nelson

 P  - 2nd Vice Commander      Dave Booth                 A  Member at Large (2028)             Mason Keller

 P  - Finance Officer               Carl Johnson Jr.             A  Member at Large (2028)            Marquita Hooks

 P  - Jr. Past Commander        Dave Garrett                P  Member at Large (2026)            Dave Riley

                                                                                          A   Member at Large (2026)            Dana Bolt 

Total Voting Members Present    7  (7 Minimum)        

           

Guest(s)  

NONE

 

Guest Statements

N/A

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Meeting opened by Commander Marsland. Motion to accept the reading of the previous meeting by Dave Garrett, seconded by Dave Booth, motion carried

 

 

Finance Report:

Finance Report was read, motion to accept was made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Riley, motion carried. There are changes to the gambling tax explanation

 

Old/New Business:

  1. Fire suppression system, Absolute Fire in Auburn is waiting for parts on backorder. Cost will be covered by members.

 

Good of the Legion:

1. New membership year has started July 1st. Will get 2027 cards at convention (JUL 15-19) in Pasco.  

2. Status of transferring the bookkeeping over to Quick books. Commander is taking this to task. Transition close to completion.

3. Status of the drop safe. Lounge manager does not need this to be opened.

4. Post Picnic will be Sept 5 at Bremerton Elks. One Member has offered to roast a whole pig for this. There will be raffles put together for this. Due to the fire consuming some of the post finances and lack of member participation at the post, there will be a change to the manner of conducting the picnic. There are PRE-SALE tickets IN THE POST for $10 13 and up, 12 and under are free, was seconded by Paul Nelson, Motion carried. Tickets went on sale in the lounge July 1st. This has been posted on the post website, and a flyer needs to be made to put on the Facebook page

5. Continue with the effort for members to utilize and more participation with the post.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Booth, meeting adjourned at 1859.

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                         H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                        Commander

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Meeting Date   June 06, 2026                                                           Time:   1730  .             

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

 

 P  - Commander                    Dave Marsland             P  Member at Large (2027)            Willie Nelson

 E  - 1st Vice Commander      Ernie Williams              P   Member at Large (2027)            Paul Nelson

 P  - 2nd Vice Commander      Dave Booth                 A  Member at Large (2028)             Mason Keller

 P  - Finance Officer               Carl Johnson Jr.             E  Member at Large (2028)            Marquita Hooks

 P  - Jr. Past Commander        Dave Garrett                P  Member at Large (2026)            Dave Riley

                                                                                          P   Member at Large (2026)            Dana Bolt 

Total Voting Members Present    8  (7 Minimum)                    

 

Guest(s)  

None

 

Guest Statements

N/A

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Minutes of Previous Meeting: Meeting opened by Commander Marsland

Motion to accept the reading of the previous meeting by Paul Nelson, seconded by

  Dave Garrett, motion carried

 

Finance Report:

Finance Report was read, motion to accept was made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Booth, motion carried. Discussion on trying to set up a type of building maintenance fund and setting aside a monthly amount for the balloon insurance payment

 

Old/New Business:

1. Fire suppression system, Fire Solutions has dropped out of sight. Rick has been researching Absolute Fire in Auburn. A bid of $1800 +tax. Process is scheduled. Will be covered by members.

 

Good of the Legion:

1. Pushing membership and renewals as well as hall rentals, participation at the post. Continue to address this. End of the current membership year (2026) ends on June 30.

2. Status of transferring the bookkeeping over to Quick books. Commander is taking this to task. Should be transitioned by next E-Board meeting.

3. Status of the drop safe. Cost $500-$600 to get combination.  Member Nelson looking at having this opened. Will take for action

4. Post Picnic will be Sept 5 at Bremerton Elks. One Member has offered to roast a whole pig for this. There will be raffles put together for this. Due to the fire consuming some of the post finances and lack of member participation at the post, there will be a change to the manner of conducting the picnic. Motion by Dave Booth that there be PRE-SALE tickets IN THE POST for $10 13 and up, 12 and under are free, was seconded by Paul Nelson, Motion carried. Tickets will go on sale in the lounge by July 1st

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Dave Garrett, seconded by Dave Booth, meeting adjourned at 1819.

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                         H. Dave Marsland

        Adjutant                                                        Commander

 

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