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Date:    April 8, 2024               Time:    6:00PM                  

 

 

 

Meeting was called to order by:  ALR Washington Chapter 149 Director Dave Garrett at The American Legion in Bremerton, Washington.

                                                                   

Officers Present

 

Director:            Dave Garrett - P            Assistant Director: Mitch Halloran - P

Secretary:           L. “Willie” Nelson - P   Treasurer:          Paul Nelson - P

Chaplain:            Dick Topness - P         Sergeant at Arms:   Sean Gray - P

Events Coord:       VACANT                     Quartermaster:      Pete Gould - P

Historian/Web:       Paul Nelson  - P      Membership Coord:   Pete Gould - P

Road Captain:        Paul Nelson  - P       Asst Road Captain:  Willie Nelson - P

E= EXCUSED           P= Present      A= ABSENT

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Total Membership present with Officers: 10

New Members: 0               

     Guests: 0

 

Invocation: Given by Chaplain Topness

 

                                         Reports

 

Minutes: Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the previous month

                  made by  Rick Baker by Sean Gray. Motion carries.

        

Treasurers Report:

          Checking/Operations Account:  $.47   

                   Down Riders Account:  $.46      

                   Cash Box :  $500  

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Motion to Accept the Treasurers report Made by  Dave Marsland , Seconded by

                                         Sean Gray - Motion carries

 

Membership Report:   26  Members,  18  paid to date, Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by  Dave Marsland , Seconded by  Sean Gray  -Motion Carries

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

NONE

 

 

                                 School House

 

Not given this month

 

May- Sean Gray

 

 

                                 Old Business

 

A: Date for the “Dust Your Putt” Run will be May 3. Route is in the planning

     stage and will be a 50/50 drawing, Hi/Lo Dice Run

 

B: ALR Holiday Party will hold on January 10. Starting at 5PM this will allow

   for more time and freeing up caterers if wanting to go that route. As in the

   past, a White Elephant gift exchange ($25 limit) and other things as usual.

 

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                               New Business

 

A: There will be a pre-Dust Your Putt Ride on April 19. Meet at the post at 845,

   KSU 9AM

B: Sheryl Baker- There is several items that are on hand for a raffle. Items are

   needed to be added, if any members have items that want to donate, please

   bring them in. Raffle will be from April 14- May 3.

 

  

                           Runs & Events

 

 

A: MAY 1- Alaska Air Lines tribute escort ride form Seattle to Redding, CA. Info

   on the Riders facebook Page

 

B: MAY 17- Armed Forces Day Parade- Contact Chrissy to participate

 

C: MAY 24- Possible Run to Tahoma, currently there are no sets of cremains to

   Transport

 

D: MAY 23-28- Thunder on the Columbia

 

E: MAY 26- Ivy Green Ceremonies. Assist the Commander with Flag placement and

   removal 7AM, and 5PM. Ceremony at the Tomb of The Unknown at Noon

 

CHECK THE RIDERS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FURTHER RUNS AND EVENTS UPDATES

 

 

 

                              Good of the Order

 

A: Would like to see more riders in attendance for the General Membership

   meeting.

 

B: The ROMP for 2025 will be in Tombstone, AZ Sept 18-21.

 

C: Sept 7 the chapter has been asked to help in the escort of the Vietnam

   Traveling Healing Wall escort from Ellensburg to Port Townsend, and possibly

   assist in performing security during this More to follow, still waiting

   updates

 

D: Planning stages are happening with Joel Gibson JR and Britney for their

   planned run to benefit the community. This will be August 16, Plans are to

   start at the post, with stops and pick up riders along the way and ending at

   Camp Union for a concert. There will be raffles planned, a possible beer   

   garden, and more. Costs are looking at $20 rider and $30 with passenger.

   Further planning is in the works. Still waiting for updates.

 

E: Looking at the Riders do the cooking one Friday for the King of Clubs dinner.

   Date is April 25

 

F: Another Riders Social night is planned for Apr 19, Sheryl will be making

   “Valley Tavern Burgers” for $12. Entertainment that was planned is not

   available

 

G: There are new Hall rental rates that have gone into effect. Push for friends

   and family to rent the hall under these new rates. They are very competitive

   to the outside.

 

H: There will be a fund raiser here at the post on April 13 for Driller for his

   treatments.

 

I: Rick Baker- Randy’s H/C is having a customer appreciation day on Sept 20 and

   has asked the Legion to help out. He will provide all the food and has asked

   the post if they will cook burgers. Several Riders have rogered up to help.  

 

 

                                   Conclusion

 

A: Benediction given by Chaplain Topness

 

B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Dave Marsland

   was seconded by Sean Gray, carried, meeting adjourned at 1853.

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson_,

           

 L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary

 

 

 

 

Date:    March 11, 2024                 Time:   6:00 PM

 

Meeting was called to order by:  ALR Washington Chapter 149 Director Dave Garrett at The American Legion in Bremerton, Washington.

                                                                   

Officers Present

 

Director:            Dave Garrett - P            Assistant Director: Mitch Halloran - E

Secretary:           L. “Willie” Nelson - P   Treasurer:          Paul Nelson - P

Chaplain:            Dick Topness - E          Sergeant at Arms:   Sean Gray - E

Events Coord:       VACANT                     Quartermaster:      Pete Gould - P

Historian/Web:       Paul Nelson  - P      Membership Coord:   Pete Gould - P

Road Captain:        Paul Nelson  - P       Asst Road Captain:  Willie Nelson - P

E= EXCUSED           P= Present      A= ABSENT

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Total Membership present with Officers: 9

New Members: 0               

     Guests: 0

 

Invocation: Not Given

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                                        Reports

 

Minutes: Motion to accept the reading of the minutes from the previous month

         made by  Dave Marsland, seconded by  Paul Nelson . Motion carried.

        

Treasurers Report:

          Checking/Operations Account:  $     .47   

                   Down Riders Account:  $     .44      

                   Cash Box :  $500  

 

 

Motion to Accept the Treasurers report Made by  Dave Marsland , Seconded by

                                        Pete Gould  - Motion carries

 

Membership Report:   26  Members,  18  paid to date, Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by  Dave Marsland , Seconded by  Paul Nelson  -Motion Carries

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

NONE

 

 

                                 School House

 

Rick Baker- A video presentation as to coordinating and making it through

   hairpin curves and elevations. When approaching the turn, look through the

   turn and look up or down the hill as applicable. Watch for oncoming traffic,

   if you need to stop in the turn, make sure to lean and put your foot down to

   the uphill side of the bike.

 

April- Rick Becker

 

 

                                 Old Business

 

A: Date for the “Dust Your Putt” Run will be May 3. Route is in the planning

   stage and will be a 50/50 drawing, Hi/Lo Dice Run

 

B: The chapter has lost its IRS Tax Exempt status. Per the post accountant, it

   would be best that the riders be absorbed into the post accounts for this

   purpose. There will be an annual report to the Post Finance Officer as to the

   chapter intake and expenditures due in July. From the previous month, Vote to

   accept, 8 Aye. O Nay

 

C: ALR Christmas Party was looking at perhaps Dec 13, Consensus is that to help

   out the post by opening up dates for hall rentals, the Riders will hold their

   “Holiday Party” on January 10, this will allow for more time and freeing up

   caterers if wanting to go that route. As in the past, a White Elephant gift

   exchange ($25 limit) and other things as usual.

 

 

                        New Business

 

A: None

 

  

                      Runs & Events

 

 

A: MAR 16- CMA will hold an ice cream Social at Harper Church from 2-4 PM

 

B: MAR 15- Pints for Vets at the “Keg and I” I, Chimacum 1-5 PM

 

C: MAR 15= Post is hosting a ST Paddy’s Day event, See post facebook page for

     info

 

D: MAR 22-Post 149 Auxiliary a Luau with Pulled Pork or Huli Huli Chicken. Cost

   is $30 and is a pre-registration. Proceeds will go for the purchase of an AED

   for the post and the remainder to go to BLDG 10 at Retsil

 

E: MAR 23- Abate Swap Meet inn Monroe

 

F: MAY 1- Alaska Air Lines tribute escort ride form Seattle to Redding, CA. Info

   on the Riders facebook Page

 

G: May 24- Possible Run to Tahoma, currently there are no sets of cremains to

   transport

 

 

 

 

CHECK THE RIDERS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FURTHER RUNS AND EVENTS UPDATES

 

 

 

                              Good of the Order

 

A: Would like to see more riders in attendance for the General Membership

     meeting.

 

B: The ROMP for 2025 will be in Tombstone, AZ Sept 18-21.

 

C: Sept 7 the chapter has been asked to help in the escort of the Vietnam

   Traveling Healing Wall escort from Ellensburg to Port Townsend, and possibly

   assist in performing security during this More to follow, still waiting

   updates

 

D: Planning stages are happening with Joel Gibson JR and Britney for their

   planned run to benefit the community. This will be August 16, Plans are to

   start at the post, with stops and pick up riders along the way and ending at

   Camp Union for a concert. There will be raffles planned, a possible beer   

   garden, and more. Costs are looking at $20 rider and $30 with passenger.

   Further planning is in the works. Still waiting for updates.

 

E: Looking at the Riders do the cooking one Friday for the King of Clubs dinner.

   Date is still TBD

 

F: Another Riders Social night is planned for Apr 19, Sheryl will be making

   “Valley Tavern Burgers” for $12. Entertainment that was planned is not

   available

 

G: There are new Hall rental rates that have gone into effect. Push for friends

     and family to rent the hall under these new rates. They are very competitive

     to the outside.

 

H: There will be a fund raiser here at the post on April 13 for Driller for his

      treatments. 1-7PM

 

 

                                   Conclusion

 

A: No Benediction given.

 

B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson

   was seconded by Rick Becker, carried, meeting adjourned at 1900.

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson_,

           

 L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary

 

 

 

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Date:    February 11, 2024

 

Time:    6:00PM

 

Meeting was called to order by:  ALR Washington Chapter 149 Director Dave Garrett at The American Legion in Bremerton, Washington.

                                                                   

Officers Present

 

Director:            Dave Garrett - P            Assistant Director: Mitch Halloran - P

Secretary:           L. “Willie” Nelson - P   Treasurer:          Paul Nelson - P

Chaplain:            Dick Topness - E          Sergeant at Arms:   Sean Gray - P

Events Coord:       VACANT                     Quartermaster:      Pete Gould - P

Historian/Web:       Paul Nelson  - P      Membership Coord:   Pete Gould - P

Road Captain:        Paul Nelson  - P       Asst Road Captain:  Willie Nelson - P

Single Strikethrough= EXCUSED            Double Strikethrough= ABSENT

 

Total Membership present with Officers: 12

New Members: 0               

     Guests: 3 Kimmy Kruzner, Joel and Britney Gibson

 

Invocation: Not Given

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Reports

 

Minutes: Motion to accept the reading of the minutes from the previous month

                  made by   Paul Nelson  by  Pete Gould . Motion carried.

        

Treasurers Report:

          Checking/Operations Account:  $ ----.24   

                   Down Riders Account:  $ ---.43      

                   Cash Box :  $500  

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Motion to Accept the Treasurers report Made by Pete Gould, Seconded by  Rick Baker - Motion carries

 

Membership Report:   26  Members,  18  paid to date, Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by  Paul Nelson , Seconded by  Rick Baker -Motion Carries

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

 

 

 

                                 School House

 

Rick Becker- Safe Winter Riding- Dress for the weather, dress in layers, use

   heated clothing, heated gloves or heated hand grips to keep hands warm for

   dexterity. Check tire pressure and wear, watch for wet roads, sand or pea

   gravel and foliage. Reduce speeds and increase following distances. Use anti

   fog items or an anti-fog visor insert

 

January- Rick Baker

 

 

                                 Old Business

 

A: The chapter purchased a new paper shredder for the office.

 

B: Date for the “Dust Your Putt” Run will be May 3

 

C: The Rider Social that happened on February 8, there was pizza purchased. A

   motion by Sheryl Baker that the chapter re-imburse for the cost of the pizza

   ($89.74) was seconded by Sean Gray, 10 Aye, 0 Nay, 1 Abstain

 

 

New Business

 

A: The chapter has lost its IRS Tax Exempt status, there is a couple of options

   for this. 1 the chapter re-apply for the status, and the other is for the

   chapter to fall under the post and be absorbed in that manner. The Post

   Finance Officer will contact the accountant to discuss which is the better

   way. A motion by Sheryl Baker that the chapter pay for any charges incurred

   from this meeting was seconded by Dave Marsland, 11 Aye, 0 Nay

 

B: ALR Christmas Party was looking at perhaps Dec 13, however this is in    

   conflict with other events for that evening, this has been tabled for now and

   will be brought up to happen possible on Dec 27,

 

  

 

Runs & Events

 

 

A: FEB 22- Pints for Vets at Ridgeline brewing 1-5 PM

 

B: MAR 22-Post 149 Auxiliary a Luau with Pulled Pork or Huli Huli Chicken. Cost

   is $30 and is a pre-registration. Proceeds will go for the purchase of an AED

   for the post and the remainder to go to BLDG 10 at Retsil

​

CHECK THE RIDERS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FURTHER RUNS AND EVENTS UPDATES

​

 

                              Good of the Order

 

A: Would like to see more riders in attendance for the General Membership

   meeting.

 

B: The ROMP for 2025 will be in Tombstone, AZ Sept 18-21.

 

C: Sept 7 the chapter has been asked to help in the escort of the Vietnam

   Traveling Healing Wall escort from Ellensburg to Port Townsend, and possibly

   assist in performing security during this More to follow

 

D: Planning stages are happening with Joel Gibson JR and Britney for their

   planned run to benefit the community. This will be August 16, Plans are to

   start at the post, with stops and pick up riders along the way and ending at

   Camp Union for a concert. There will be raffles planned, a possible beer   

   garden, and more. Costs are looking at $20 rider and $30 with passenger.

   Further planning is in the works.

 

E: Thank you to all who helped out with the last Rider Steak Night.

 

 

                                   Conclusion

 

A: No Benediction given.

 

B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Mitch Halloran

   was seconded by Rick Becker, carried, meeting adjourned at 1917.

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson_,

           

 L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary

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