Albert C. Kean Post 149 Executive Board Minutes
Meeting Date April 2, 2024 Time: 1730 .
Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, V = Vacant)
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Commander: Dave Marsland-P
1st Vice Commander: Dr E. Lee Felder- P
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- E
Member at Large (2025): Bruce Fanning- A
Member at Large (2026): Dave Riley- P
Member at Large (2026): Dana Bolte- E
Total Voting Members Present 7 (7 Minimum)
Guest(s) None
Guest Statements:
N/A
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Motion to accept reading of minutes made by Paul Nelson , seconded by
_Luis Barbero , motion carried
Finance Report:
Finance report from the previous meeting was read, Motion to accept made by
_Dave Riley , seconded by _Paul Nelson , motion carried.
CDR Marsland- Correction on addition of Gambling and Bldg Fund
Old/New Business:
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Lower HVAC Unit is acting up. Appears to be maintaining. A grant request has been sent to our local legislator and waiting for response
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Kitchen freezer status? New Freezer has been purchased. Thank you.
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Rick Baker- One of the Deep Fat Fryers is inoperative. Will need to contact All Trades Mechanical. Motion by Rick Baker to allocate up to $1500 for the repair of this fryer. Need to schedule with Lounge Manager and Commander.
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F.O Baker- Contacted PSE for Lighting effeminacy and change out from fluorescent to LEDs. Still waiting for scheduling.
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F.O. Baker- information for opening a bank account with our bank to be used only for membership renewals so that the online transmittals can happen. Wondering on a minimum balance ($200), monthly fees ($0 with minimum Balance), number of transactions (500 Monthly?), how can the adjutant know the amount of funds for transmittals (Bookkeeper will let know)?
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Parking lot in back of the building and the puddle formation is being addressed. Waiting for an estimate from a local contractor to grade, gravel and compact the lot. Some of the money is in hand, Donations are close to amount needed
Good of the Legion:
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Continue looking at remainder 2024 to see where the post is standing and working on. Will need POC’s for upcoming events for remainder of the year
May 27 ALR Dust Your Putt- Willie
May 17 Armed Forces Day Parade Float preps- Volunteers
May 18 Armed Forces Day Parade-
May 27- Memorial Day at Ivy Green Cemetery- Dave Riley
July 26/27 Whaling Days-
August 8-11 ALR Western ROMP Bellingham- Not Needed
August 17 Post Picnic-
September 14 ALR 911 Run- Paul Nelson/Willie Nelson
November 16 Early Bird Dinner-
December 14 ALR Christmas Party-
December 21 Post Christmas Party-
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Security gate for the back deck. Options available for $300-$900. Looking at fabricators. An Aluminum gate was located, but more work would be need to be done prior to installation and creatively form a locking system, along with not knowing the quality of the materials, E-Board noted to get an actual estimate from Rouge Fabricators, amount was extremely high, so looking at other fabricators.
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F.O. Baker- received notice from Locton Insurance about the policy for Post Officers, Amount has gone up $50 for the year, Consensus of the E-board is to renew the policy for another year
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Commander Marsland asking if Lee Felder needs any assistance for Boy’s State.
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Dave Riley noted that members of the Nanaimo Canadian Legion will be in Bremerton for Memorial Day
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Rick Baker- The Keg Cooler was used when purchased, the drip pan was leaking and has been repaired, the Thermostat is in need of replacement due to High Delta T readings. Waiting for parts and Farenheight 101. Need to think about possible replacement ($3-$6K) or go with a Broclean Glycol system where the bartenders do not have to move and load kegs.
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Rick Baker- Checked on Lighting in the Pull Tab Room, there are some electrical Issues that need addressing by a licensed electrician. Lounge Manager has a contact.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Dave Riley seconded by Lee Felder , meeting adjourned at 1823 .
ON FILE ON FILE
L. “Willie” Nelson H. Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
Meeting Date March 05, 2024 Time: 1730 .
Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, V = Vacant)
Commander- Dave Marsland-P
1st Vice Commander- Dr E. Lee Felder- P
2nd Vice Commander- Lou Barbero- E
Finance Officer- Rick Baker- P
Jr. Past Commander- Dave Garrett-P
Member at Large (2024)- Willie Nelson- P
Member at Large (2024)- Paul Nelson- E
Member at Large (2025)- Jon Wright- L
Member at Large (2025)- Bruce Fanning- E
Member at Large (2026)- Dave Riley- P
Member at Large (2026)- Dana Bolte- P
Total Voting Members Present 8 (7 Minimum)
Guest(s) Bob Theal- 3rd District Commander
Guest Statements: There will be a representative from National on Zoom at the district conference
He and Dr Felder will be conducting visits for Evergreen Boys State
Dr Felder got an email from a needy veteran for some assistance in home upkeep, nit monetary, just manpower
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Motion to accept reading of minutes made by Rick Baker , seconded by
Dave Garrett , motion carried
Finance Report:
Finance report from the previous meeting was read, Motion to accept made by
Dr Felder , seconded by _ Dave Garrett , motion carried.
DR Felder noted that there is a big donation for Evergreen Boys State
Old/New Business:
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Lower HVAC Unit is acting up. Appears to be maintaining. A grant request has been sent to our local legislator and waiting for response
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Kitchen freezer status? Unit is unreliable and working on funding to replace- Pending. One has been preferred and needs to get with member to order through the Navy Exchange
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Rick Baker- One of the Deep Fat Fryers is inoperative. Will need to contact All Trades Mechanical. Motion by Rick Baker to allocate up to $1500 for the repair of this fryer when funding is free. Seconded by Dave Riley, motion carried
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F.O Baker- Contacted PSE for Lighting effeminacy and change out from fluorescent to LEDs. This will save Approx $500 annually. This will be at no cost to the post. PSE is backed up and will schedule when available. Still waiting
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Letter from Pat Patton about the possible purchase of the Lafayette property.
E-board does not want to sell this property
6. Parking lot in back of the building and the puddle formation is being addressed. Waiting for an estimate from a local contractor to grade, gravel and compact
the lot.
Good of the Legion:
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Continue looking at remainder 2024 to see where the post is standing and working on.
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Security gate for the back deck. Options available for $300-$900. Looking at another fabricator. An Aluminum gate was located, but more work would be needed to be done prior to installation and creatively form a locking system, along with not knowing the quality of the materials, E-Board noted to get an actual estimate from Rouge Fabricators and go from there
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Third District Spring Conference in Port Townsend March 10
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Legion Riders are holding a Social Night on Saturday March 9
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Rick Baker- Noted that there is a raffle basket in the lounge going for the bartender’s appreciation and to send them off on a little excursion with the proceeds
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Dave Riley seconded by Jon Wright , meeting adjourned at 1808 .
ON FILE ON FILE
L. “Willie” Nelson H. Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
Meeting Date February 06, 2024 Time: 1730
Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, V = Vacant)
Commander- Dave Marsland-P
1st Vice Commander- Dr E. Lee Felder- P
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- E
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: Mid-Winter update- Post Service Officer is no longer allowed due to liabilities, All VA Claims
must go through the WA Legion Service Officer- Easter Luli
CKFR Station 45 in Illahee will be opening Mid-March/Early April, Post is providing their first flag.
March 10- District Spring Conference will be in Port Townsend
Department Constitution and By Laws- A draft has been sent to the representatives and a committee will be
needed for this. If interested, contact District Vice Commander Chris Bate. There will be 2 representatives from each district on this committee
Department Convention- Kennewick, July 18-21
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
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 _DR. Lee Felder , motion carried.
CD#1 is maturing and drawing a minimal interest amount. After researching rates, Motion by Paul Nelson
to convert this to a 36 month maturation rate at a higher rate. Seconded by Dave Garrett, Motion Carries
Expenditures from King of Clubs and 50/50:
KoC- $3000 Post upper Heaters, $2500 Post Insurance and $1500 Post Bills (Nov 20)
50/50- $1000 Post Upper Heaters, $360 Patio Cover, $300 New Grill, $283 Kitchen repairs, $307.25 Kitchen Repairs,
300 Post Cameras, $800 Front Reader Board repair, $940 Payroll and $584 Patio Cover
Old/New Business:
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Lower HVAC Unit is acting up. Appears to be maintaining. A grant request has been sent to our local legislator and waiting for response
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Kitchen freezer status? Unit is unreliable and working on funding to replace- Pending
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Rick Baker- One of the Deep Fat Fryers is inoperative. Will need to contact All Trades Mechanical. Waiting for funding to free up. On going
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F.O Baker- Contacted PSE for Lighting effeminacy and change out from fluorescent to LEDs. This will save Approx $500 annually. This will be at no cost to the post. PSE is backed up and will schedule when available. Still waiting
Good of the Legion:
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Continue looking at remainder 2024 to see where the post is standing and working on.
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Security gate for the back deck. Options available for $300-$900. Looking at another fabricator. This is ongoing
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Dave Riley seconded by Paul Nelson , meeting adjourned at 1828 .
ON FILE ON FILE
L. “Willie” Nelson H. Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander
Meeting Date January 02, 2024 Time: 1730 .
Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, V = Vacant)
Commander- Dave Marsland- P
1st Vice Commander- Dr E. Lee Felder- A
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- A
Member at Large (2026)- Dave Riley- P
Member at Large (2026)- Dana Bolte- P
Total Voting Members Present 9 (7 Minimum)
Guest(s) Bob Theal- 3rd Dist Commander, Chris Bater- 3rd Dist Vice CDR, Kathy Bates- Post 26 past CDR,
Nicole Hill- Post 26 Adjutant
Guest Statements:
Bob Theal- Introduced Nocole Hill to see how we conduct business, Mentioned Mid-Winter is Feb 2-4 in Olympia,
CKFR Station 45 will open Mid /Late Feb. Post 149 will provide first 3x5 flag
Chris Bates- Membership pressing. Per National, 149 was at 83%, If attending Mid-Winter, and making reservations,
please let him know, will be asking National membership why the increase on dues, a workable Department has been
submitted.
Kathy Bates- None
Nicole Hill- None
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Motion to accept reading of minutes made by Dave Garrett , seconded by
_Paul Nelson , 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.
CD#1 will mature in February, the interest is only 1.3% for a roll-over, by closing that one and moving to KCU,
it will go to 5.3%. Motion was made to move to KCU made by Paul Nelson, Seconded by Dana Bolte, after discussion,
Motion was redacted pending research of other options
Old/New Business:
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Lower HVAC Unit is acting up. Appears to be maintaining
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Kitchen freezer status? Unit is unreliable and working on funding to replace
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First of the year and with that is the annual minimum wage increases IAW the CPIW of 3.2%. increase the minimum wage to the state level
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Rick Baker- One of the Deep Fat Fryers is inoperative. Will need to contact All Trades Mechanical. Waiting for funding to free up. On going
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F.O Baker- Contacted PSE for Lighting effeminacy and change out from fluorescent to LEDs. This will save Approx $500 annually. This will be at no cost to the post. PSE is backed up and will schedule when available. Still waiting
Good of the Legion:
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Continue looking at remainder 2024 to see where the post is standing and working on.
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National Per Capita dues are increasing on the 2025 membership year. This will also increase our dues to $60 annually beginning July 1, 2024 for the 2025 was to cover the increase, Second reading at the January General Membership Meeting
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Update for new alarm and security panel. Each person with a key has their own security code. Waiting replacement of outside attenuator
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Security gate for the back deck. Options available for $300-$900. Looking at another possible fabricator
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Dave Riley seconded by Paul Nelson , meeting adjourned at 1818 .
ON FILE ON FILE
L. “Willie” Nelson H. Dave Marsland
Adjutant Commander