Albert C. Kean Post 149 Executive Board Minutes​

 

Meeting Date   October 6, 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)  

None

 

Guest Statements

N/A

 

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 Ernie Williams, motion carried. Discussion of balloon payments for Post Insurance, Excise Taxes, Bremerton Tax.

 

Old/New Business:

1. Status of transferring the bookkeeping over to Quick books. This is completed and tax gathering in progress

2. AT&T Business Cross over Complete? Wi-Fi is working, Phones (under Vonage) are working.

3. Annual post Insurance policy review and renewal Finance Officer in process of gathering required information and getting with the insurance agent.

 

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. Commander is creating an award for this.

2. Need to schedule kitchen vent cleaning. Annual requirement (Historically $1000 approx) Temporarily on hold.

3. End of year taxes status. Bookkeeper is assembling for presentation to accountant.

4. Information for a booth at the Kitsap fairgrounds for Veterans Day, does the post want to have one?

5. Area II Round Table at Post 30 in Port Orchard, Oct 17, Social at 10 AM, 11 AM Meeting, Meal 12:30PM, Cost is $20 at the door.

6. Paul Nelson on the topic of membership and member participation, looking at Google forms and formatting a survey that can be mailed to members for their opinions for participation.

7. Commander Marland- looking for members that are willing to fill the position of Finance Officer and Adjutant in the following year.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Dave Garrett, seconded by Dave Booth , meeting adjourned at 1831.

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                         H. Dave Marsland

        Adjutant                                                        Commander

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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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