Albert C. Kean Post 149 Executive Board Minutes

 

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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​Meeting Date:   September 2, 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-E

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

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Jr. Past Commander- Dave Garrett-E               

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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- E                                     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

 

Total Voting Members Present  8  (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 Dave Riley, seconded by Paul Nelson, motion carried

 

Finance Report:

Finance Report was read, motion to accept was made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, motion carried.

One CD renewed at 4%, 2nd is Due in March.

Opening Sunday Sept 7 for Football, Games will be Pot Luck Except for the Seahawk early Games. Commander will cook Breakfast.

 

Old/New Business:

1. Replacement of the front window, waiting on bid from Sound Glass for window, preliminary $4080, Keri Williams has contacted another glass ($2200+ breakage film for extra $) and estimate from Jarvis is $2800. Motion by Paul Nelson to have go with Jarvis to fill in and finish out, and person responsible will work with him to repair, Seconded by Dave Booth, Motion carries. Determination for the broken door is to take wood currently from window and place it over broken glass on the inside.

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

 

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 in July will be on September 6, E-Board is hosting. Need support

3. Sep 20- Randy Heating/Cooling is having an open house for his customers. Legion will grill the burgers and use as a membership drive. Remaining food will go to the post for future use. Need to know who is going to man the membership table for this? Also, will need help with the kitchen, serving, and dishes. Need to have the parking lot available for members and be notated as

4. September 9 the Vietnam Traveling Healing wall will be in Port Townsend. There will be an escort from PT, ferry terminal to place of display. Meet at post 26 at 10AM for breakfast and meet the 12:00 ferry to escort

5. Carl Johnson wanted to thank Dave Booth for the fantastic job cooking at the picnic along with the BZ’s to Chrissy Huckabee and Dave Marsland for the planning and execution of it also.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Booth, meeting adjourned at 1821.

 

 

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                     H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                                Commander

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There was no August E-Board meeting

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Meeting Date   July 01, 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-E

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2nd Vice Commander- VACANT/Dave Booth-A/E                          Finance Officer- Rick Baker/Carl Johnson- P/P

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Jr. Past Commander- Dave Garrett-A               

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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)- Jon Wright/ Mason Keller- A/E             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    7   (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 Ernie Williams, motion carried

 

Finance Report:

Finance Report was read, motion to accept was made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, motion carried.

One CD is up for Maturity, roll over and keep. Question raised if cashed out, what taxes would have to be paid?

There is a noticeable downward trend in sales for the post in sales and pull tabs.

Possibility of opening Sunday utilizing a volunteer bartender. Still more to follow

 

Old/New Business:

1. Adjudication of donation funds from the Estate of past member to be discussed when received. Still Waiting, family member is in charge dispersing funds. Still no updates at this time.

2. With QuickBooks going to $1400 annual subscription, looking at the purchase of a stand-alone system that is compatible with our current accountant. Quicken is compatible and researching, this way there would be a lesser data input fee at the end of the year for accounting. Waiting on information as to a compatible system from the accountant.

3. Replacement of the front window, waiting on bid from Sound Glass for window, preliminary $4080, Keri Williams has contacted another glass repair and waiting to see if Jarvis can board it up, will need estimate. Calling an Emergency board meeting on July 15, at 5:30 for determination.

4. Looking at a possible mural painting for the front of the building, would need to buy the paint and pay the artist. This is for a future thought.

 

 

Good of the Legion:

1. Pushing membership and renewals as well as hall rentals, participation at the post. New Membership year starts July 1st.

2. The Post will be CLOSED on July 4th

3. Steak night in July will be on July 12. Auxiliary is hosting

4. Sep 20- Randy Heating/Cooling is having an open house for his customers. Legion will grill the burgers and use as a membership drive. Remaining food will go to the post for future use.

5. There is now a slot machine in the lounge from Sound Music. Proceeds are shared with the post

6. September 8 or 9, the Vietnam Traveling Healing wall will be in Port Townsend. There will be an escort Tacoma to PT, more to follow.

7. Post Picnic is at the Bremerton Elks on Aug 30 see Dave Booth and Chrissy to help and Gary Reed for camping.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson, seconded by  Ernie Williams, meeting adjourned at 1820 .

  

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                     H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                                Commander

 

 

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