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Albert C. Kean Post 149 Executive Board Minutes

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Meeting Date :  January 06, 2025                             Time: 1700

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       Dr. E. Lee Felder        P   Member at Large (2027)  Paul Nelson

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

 P  - Finance Officer               Carl Johnson Jr.          P  Member at Large (2028)  Ernie Williams

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

                                                                                     P   Member at Large (2026)            Dana B0lte

 

Total Voting Members Present    11    (7 Minimum)

Guest(s):

Rick Baker, 

 

Guest Statements:

See Good of the Order

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Motion to accept reading of minutes by Paul Nelson, was seconded by  Ernie Williams . Motion Carried

 

Finance Report:

Status of the GO Fund Me and Donations: Report was given as to the distribution of donations for the employees and for the payment of repairs to date.

Finance report was read, motion to accept by Paul Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, Motion carried

 

Old/New Business:

1) Status of repairs Rick Baker- Carpentry work in kitchen- $7622, Board-up (from Fire)- $755,

    Randy’s H&C (Natural Gas restore and purge)- $273. Still waiting for Sunset Electric, and the

    biggest will be Poseidon Restoration (cleaners/painters). There are still a few outstanding

    claims to be finished up. Finish up painting in kitchen, All Trades has serviced all the reefer

    units, waiting for Tap Beer Lines to be cleaned, Comcast has been contacted and re-instated.

2) Bid for broken front door in the foyer was received, $563.11. Motion by Paul Nelson to

    expend the monies for replacement was seconded by Dave Riley. Discussion was that since

    the door is still secure, a later date to be determined. Thank you to the Auxiliary as

    they are paying for the replacement of the glass

3) Status of the change of lounge hours upon reopening.  New Hours are 3-8PM T-TH, 3-10PM

     Fri, and 3-11PM Sat. Times remaining open is after the discretion of the bartender

4) CDR Marsland- Submitting a claim to PSE for loss of income, wages and help offset

    restoration costs. This has been sent to PSE and to date, there is no answer. In addition to this,

    a request has been sent to Department for consideration from National from the National

    Emergency Fund.

 

Good of the Order:

1) Bar will open Friday January 9 at 3PM, King of Clubs will happen, and dinner will be a pot

    luck. Bar carpet is shampooed, walls painted and waiting the replacement of ceiling tiles

2) . CMDR Marsland- the Roxy Theater will be hosting a benefit concert for the Post for

   restoration featuring Joel Gibson Jr and others in January. To date there is no further

    information.

3) The Quicken financial system is what is currently being used for the bookkeepr. Quick Books

    is the preferred operating system. This can be obtained at the cost of $1000/tear.

 

4) The safe for the office needs repair, as is the stackable safe that is next to the kitchen

    door. Combination will not work on that safe. Rick Baker contacted a locksmith; cost to get it

    opened is $500-$600. They can then set whatever combination is desired. This was later

    discussed as a side bar.

5) The subject of annual pay raises was approached. Per state Law, minimum wage must be met.

    Motion by Ernie Williams to raise wages of minimum wage employees to meet and be paid at

    the amount determined by the E-board was seconded by Dave Garrett. Motion passed. Further

    discussion that wage increase per CPI-W percentage, IAW the Post Standing Rules, Article 9,

    Section 2, Due to current financial status, this CPI-W percentage increase will not happen at

    this time.

6) Dana Bolte- Current status of the Annual Financial Audit; this will be completed within the

    following 2 months.

7) CMDR Marsland- Due to still finishing the restoration of the post, the next General

    Membership Meeting will be in February, as very probable the same for the Riders

8) Rick Baker- The old beer cooler is still sitting and needs to be disposed of. All members try to

     get it sold or disposed of.

 

Adjournment:

There being no further business, motion to adjourn by Paul Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, meeting adjourned at 1912­   

 

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       L. “Willie’ Nelson                                                        H. Dave Marsland

       Adjutant                                                                         Commander

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Meeting Date   November 04, 2025                                                           Time:   1730    .             

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

 

Commander- Dave Marsland-E                                                       1st Vice Commander- Dr E. Lee Felder-P

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2nd Vice Commander- Dave Booth- P                                           Finance Officer- Carl Johnson- P

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Jr. Past Commander- Dave Garrett-P               

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Member at Large (2027)- Willie Nelson- P                                     Member at Large (2027)- Paul Nelson- P

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Member at Large (2025)- Mason Keller- P                                     Member at Large (2025)- Ernie Williams- P

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Member at Large (2026)- Dave Riley- P                                          Member at Large (2026)- Dana Bolte- P

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Total Voting Members Present  10  (7 Minimum)         

         

Guest(s)  

None

 

Guest Statements

N/A

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting: Meeting led by Jr Past Commander Garrett

Minutes 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 Riley, motion carried.

Major expenses came due: A phone vote to cash the lesser amount CD was taken, aye was the consensus. Major bills are paid,

 

Old/New Business:

  1. Replacement of front window, Dave Garrett will purchase the materials needed and with assistance of other members, will frame, fill in, insulate and rock it in. Looking at Nov 9, then will only need Jarvis for taping, texturing and painting.

  2. Fire suppression tank hydro (Fire Solutions $1000) or a replacement tank. This is required by law per the Bremerton Fire Marshal. Resolution is estimate for replacement is close to &1900. Rick Baker is waiting on a second bid from a company out of Poulsbo. During the meeting, motion by Paul Nelson to go with the hydro was seconded by Dr. Lee Felder, Discussion was what if it fails, date of manufacture on the tank is 10/84. Last Hydro was in 23012.  9 Aye, 1 Nay,  

  3. Audit Committee- Dana Bolte to Chair, co-auditor, Dave Riley, Need one more. Will begin with only 2 auditors and should be completed for presentation by Nov/Dec timeframe. Chair needs to talk with previous Finance Officer on a couple of issues.

 

Good of the Legion:

  1. Pushing membership and renewals as well as hall rentals, participation at the post.

  2. Steak night on December 6, Son’s are hosting.

  3. Early Bird Dinner is scheduled for Nov 22 Planning and preparations are in progress. Cost of meat has risen. Veterans Day is November 11 and is the last day to get an Early Bord Stamp on your membership card.

  4. Veterans Day burgers and fries will be available for all veteran’s and active duty. 5-7PM

  5. Looking at possible use of going to Credit Cards through the POS system. There were a lot of questions that need to be answered before determination if going to or not. Lounge Manager will contact the POS rep to attend the Dec E-Board meeting.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, meeting adjourned at 1810.

 

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                     H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                                Commander

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Meeting Date   October 07, 2025                                                           Time:   1730    .             

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

 

Commander- Dave Marsland-P                                                       1st Vice Commander- Dr E. Lee Felder-P

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2nd Vice Commander- Dave Booth- E                                           Finance Officer- Carl Johnson- P

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Jr. Past Commander- Dave Garrett-P               

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Member at Large (2027)- Willie Nelson- P                                     Member at Large (2027)- Paul Nelson- P

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Member at Large (2025)- Mason Keller- P                                     Member at Large (2025)- Ernie Williams- E

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Member at Large (2026)- Dave Riley- P                                          Member at Large (2026)- Dana Bolte- P

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Total Voting Members Present  9  (7 Minimum)         

         

Guest(s)  

None

 

Guest Statements:

N/A

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Minutes from the previous meeting were read, motion to accept the reading of minutes made 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

Lee Felder, motion carried.

Major expenses are coming due in the next couple of months to include Property Tax\, Excise Tax, B&O Tax, WA Gambling Tax, Accountant payment, Fire Solutions and Insurance balloon payment.

The F.O. Will be going through and conduct a detailed account of finances,

 

Old/New Business:

  1. Replacement of front window decision was to sheet rock it in by Jarvis with the assistance of the person responsible for the breakage. On a follow-up, Dave Garrett will purchase the materials needed and with assistance of other members, will frame, fill in, insulate and rock it in. Then will only need Jarvis for taping, texturing and painting.

  2. Fire suppression tank hydro (Fire Solutions $1000) or a replacement tank. This is required by law per the Bremerton Fire Marshal. Waiting info from Fire Solutions

  3. Audit Committee- Dana Bolte to Chair, co-auditor, Dave Riley, Need one more. Will begin with only 2 auditors and should be completed for presentation by October 13

 

Good of the Legion:

  1. Pushing membership and renewals as well as hall rentals, participation at the post. Buddy Checks are in progress via the 1st and 2nd Vice Commanders.

  2. Steak night on November 1, Auxiliary is hosting.

  3. Early Bird Dinner is scheduled for Nov 22 and needs to be planned. Veterans Day is November 11 and is the last day to get an Early Bord Stamp on your membership card.

  4. Commander Marsland- thank Rick and Sheryl Baker for their help for serving up the Nacho Bar and bartending

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Dave Riley, seconded by Lee Felder, meeting adjourned at 1802      .

 

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                     H. Dave Marsland

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