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Albert C. Kean Post 149 Executive Board Minutes

Meeting Date  March 07, 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-L

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- P

 Member at Large (2025)

Bruce Fanning

 

Total Voting Members Present     10     (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   Dave Garrett    , seconded by _Bruce Fanning   , motion carried

 

 

Finance Report:

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

Profit and Loss statement was read, Finance Officer noted that Last month the Excise Tax was paid at $1340.77, and noted the cost per Meal for Steak Night.

  

Old/New Business:

  1. 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, waiting a response

  1. CDR Marsland is still looking for a volunteer to head up the next Audit committee for July- Dana Bolte so far

 

 

Good of the Legion:

  1. Event planner is Lou Barbero as the POC and is in need of names for members who want to help. Next event is St Patrick’s Day. Mar 17th

  2. Liability insurance coverage for post officers. Rick Baker has contacted the insurance company and the cost is $450 per year. Motion by Steve Templeton that the post add the extra liability insurance for the post Officers. Seconded by Paul Nelson, Question by Dana Bolte as to the coverage, and was clarified. Vote 9 Aye, 0 Nay. Motion carries.

  3. Boys State letter has been written and representatives have letters in hand and distributing. CDR Marsland will hold a meeting on Thursday (3/9) at 4PM with the representatives.

  4. Still looking for members to step up to help fill Post Officer positions.

  5. For JUNE 2, following the King of Clubs, the post will be closed at 7PM. The ENTIRE POST HAS BEEN RENTED OUT for a private event. Following discussion and Motion passed, and if members have difficulty with this decision, please come to the General Meeting to voice your concerns.

  6. A second Camera system is on the process of installation. 3 more cameras are waiting to install.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by   Dave Garrett  , seconded by    Bruce Fanning   , meeting adjourned at   1749     .

 

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                           H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                                          Commander

Meeting Date  February 07, 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- L

Finance Officer

Rick Baker-P

Jr. Past Commander

Dave Garrett- P

Member at Large (2023)

Steve Templeton- P

Member at Large (2023)

SH (Dana Bolte)- P (Nominee)

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

 

Total Voting Members Present     9    (7 Minimum)      

          

Guest(s):  Bob Theal- 3rd Dist Commander

 

 

Guest Statements: District Spring conference will be on Pt Townsend Apr 8, 10 AM, 3rd Dist is second to last in Membership for the Department, Post 149 has again submitted the winning 911 Operator of the Year for the Department. Department is still looking for a full time Adjutant

 

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 Garrett , seconded by _Paul Nelson   , motion carried.

Profit and Loss statement was read, All bills are paid

 

Old/New Business:

  1. Old- Stove repairs are completed; however, several Pilot lights are not staying lit. Rick Baker has turned off the gas for the pilots.

  2. 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

  - HVAC for office and upper room is out. Rick Baker asked Randy form Randy’s

     Heating and Cooling for a bid. Randy’s walk thru is in progress and waiting to

     hear back from them and then look at a possible donation from the Hazelwood

     foundation

   3. CDR Marsland is still looking for a volunteer to head up the next Audit committee for July

   4. Monday Feb 13, Pepsi will be in the post to replace all the soda dispenser lines. This is at no cost to the post except for lunch for the technicians

 

 

 

Good of the Legion:

  1. Preplanning needs to start for next year’s events. Looking at Valentines

       Day for one Lou Barbero as the POC and is in need of names for members who want to help in the planning.

    2. Adjutant received an email from the Insurance Company with information for the post officers to be insured. Rick Baker has contacted the insurance

        company as to costs. The cost is $450 per year, tabled for further thought

    3. Boys State is coming up, letter has been written and representatives have letters in hand

    4. Ask the monthly email listing for the post for people to think about volunteering or accepting nominations for the vacant positions within the post.

    5. For JUNE 2, following the King of Clubs, the post will be closed at 7PM. The ENTIRE POST HAS BEEN RENTED OUT for a private event.  Much discussion on

        this and a motion by Paul Nelson that the post close for this event. Seconded by Rick Baker.  Motion carried. If members have difficulty with this decision,

        please come to the General Meeting to voice your concerns.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by   Dave Garrett    , seconded by     Paul Nelson   , meeting adjourned at   1833      .

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                           H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                                          Commander

 

Meeting  Date  January 03, 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 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 P

Member at Large (2023)

Steve Templeton E

Member at Large (2023)

SH (Vacant)

Member at Large (2025)

DL (Vacant)

                                                                                

 Member at Large (2025)

KH (Vacant)

 

Total Voting Members Present     5    (7 Minimum)         

        

Guest(s)  Sean Gray- 3rd District Riders Rep

Bruce Fanning- Eboard Nominee

 

Guest Statements:                           

None

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Minutes from the previous meeting were read, 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 _ Dave Garrett   , motion carried.

Profit and Loss statement was read. Most of all fees have increased, the IRS form 990 has been completed and filed.

Jan 1 Minimum Wage went up, as per the Standing Rules, wages will coincide with the WA CPI-W. The CPI-W is at 8.7%. Lounge prices have increased $0.25

 

 

 

Old/New Business:

  1. Old- Stove repairs in progress, Fahrenheit 101 repairs are in progress. The control valve work is being installed and several Pilot lights are not staying lit. Will Howsen and Rick Baker will be working on it Jan 4.

  2. 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

      - HVAC for office and upper room is out. Will Howsen set up for heat, as it is now,   

        there is no heat in the affected areas. Dave Garrett will look into options and

        prices. Pacific HTG/CLG $3K, Amazon $400/unit Must have certified HVAC

        installer as with Costco $1450/Unit, Info from Jet, need information as to

        room sizes, amount of ducting, size of unit to replace. Wanting to know the size

        and amount of Ducting, estimated at $15K to $20K. Also looked at Lowe’s,

        and their prices range from $1730-$8k + installation. This is put on hold for

        further research and pricing. Mention by Kate Halloran that the post hold raffles

        and fund raisers to help offset the cost. An estimate from Will Howsen to replace

        and install the compressor would be approx. $6K

        Rick Baker asked Randy form Randy’s Heating and Cooling for a bid. Randy

        would like to have a factory rep present before to get the most accurate bid and

        then look at a possible donation form the Hazelwood foundation

    3. CDR Marsland is asking to get a copy and need to update the POC’s  

        along with more signage for Silverdale Towing. Rick Baker will take for action

     4. CDR Marsland is looking for a volunteer to head up the next Audit committee for July

 

 

 

Good of the Legion:

  1. Preplanning needs to start for next year’s events. Looking at Valentines

       Day for one. Commander Marsland has formed a committee for events with Lou Barbero as the POC and is in need of names for members

  1. Adjutant received an email form the Insurance Company with information for the post officers to be insured. Rick Baker will contact the insurance company as to costs

  2. Youth Scholarship programs that are available through the legion and they go unclaimed, Get the word out so people can apply. Upcoming- Girls State $600 each, Boys State $500 each, Oratorical Contest, Constitutional Speech and Eagle Scout of the year are all open.

  3. Finance Officer Baker- Beginning in January, the Carpenters Union will again be getting charged for the use of the hall, Cost is $100 for Hall + $18 per plate for food, along with this, the cost of hall rental will be (for Legion Members) $175 or $275 with the kitchen, (non-Legion Members) $275 or $375 with the kitchen. For Meeting use of hall is $125. Each of these will be a $100 deposit.

       Using DJ Lou for an event is $250 for 3 Hours then $50/Hour after that. In the event the post needs to be open prior to normal hours, there will be a       

       $25/hour fee to be paid to cover the wages of the bartender.

   4. Department of WA is looking for volunteer online editor for the monthly email and also for a web site designer. If interested, contact department in Lacey

   5. From the Lounge manager, there WILL BE NO reservations at the Buddy Bar or the regular Bar. Tables on the floor may be reserved, however is a     

        handicapped member comes in, the reserved table may be asked to move.

    6. Ask the email listing for the post for people to think about volunteering or accepting nominations for the vacant positions within the post.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by    Willie Nelson    , seconded by     Paul Nelson    , meeting adjourned at   1817    .

 

 

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 L. “Willie” Nelson                                                             H. Dave Marsland

        Adjutant                                                                             Commander

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