Date: October 13, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting was called to order by: ALR Washington Chapter 149 Director Mitch Halloran at The American Legion in Bremerton, Washington.
Officers Present
Director: Mitch Halloran- P Assistant Director: Dave Garrett- P
Secretary: L. “Willie” Nelson- P Treasurer: Paul Nelson - P
Chaplain: Dick Topness- E Sergeant at Arms: Sean Gray- P
Events Coord: Sean Gray- P Quartermaster: VACANT
Historian/Web: Paul Nelson- P Membership Coord: VACANT
Road Captain: Paul Nelson- P Asst Road Captain: Willie Nelson - P
Total Membership present with Officers: 13
New Members: 2- Robert Gregoire, Robert Joanis
Guests: 2- Morris Bradley, Hallie Halloran
Invocation: Invocation given by Chaplain Topness
Reports
Minutes:
Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the previous month
made by Sean Gray, seconded by Dave Marsland. Motion carries.
Treasurers Report:
Checking/Operations Account: $.12
Down Riders Account: $.75
Cash Box: $500
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report made by Dave Marsland, Seconded by
Sean Gray. Motion carries.
Membership Report:
25 Members,25 paid to date for 2026.
Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by Sean Gray, Seconded by Dave Marsland, motion Carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
N/A
School House
Mitch Halloran- With temperatures getting colder, dress accordingly, with the moisture and shaded areas, watch for leaves,
and slick mossy areas.
November- Dick Topness
Old Business
A: By-laws committee needs to get together for updating, will happen Thursday
Oct 22 at the post.
New Business
A: Nominations for 2027 Year Chapter elected officers
Director: Mitch Halloran Sean Gray___________
Asst Director: Kevin Closson ____________________
Treasurer: Paul Nelson ______________________
Secretary: Willie Nelson ______________________
Voting will occur at the December Meeting and Christmas Party Dec 12
B: Need to discuss the menu and caterer for the Christmas Party
Runs & Events
A: ABATE Fall Bash in Tacoma at the South Tacoma Mall
B: Oct 24- Salvation Army Toy Run- 111AM at the 7 Cedars
C: Oct 24- ABATE Spaghetti Feed for Wreaths at Retsil- Port Orchard Eagles $10
D: Nov 11- ABATE Toy Run meet
CHECK THE RIDERS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FURTHER RUNS AND EVENTS UPDATES
Good of the Order
A: Need attendance for the General Meeting. Thank you to all the riders that come to the meeting
B: The ROMP for 2027 will be in Corona De Tucson, AZ Date TBD
C: Chapter Christmas party will be December 12.
D: With the absence of a Membership Coordinator, Cindy Closson has volunteered
E: Plaques are being ordered for specific milestones for the 911 Run
Conclusion
A: Benediction given by Chaplain Topness
B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Sean Gray, was seconded by Dave Garrett, carried, meeting
adjourned at 1818.
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary
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Date: September 8, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting was called to order by: ALR Washington Chapter 149 Director Mitch Halloran at The American Legion in Bremerton, Washington.
Officers Present
Director: Mitch Halloran- P Assistant Director: Dave Garrett- P
Secretary: L. “Willie” Nelson- P Treasurer: Paul Nelson - P
Chaplain: Dick Topness- E Sergeant at Arms: Sean Gray- P
Events Coord: Sean Gray- P 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
Total Membership present with Officers: 15
New Members: 2- Darlyn Harrison-Clark, Paul Lusk
Guests: 1- Morris Bradley
Invocation: No Invocation given.
Reports
Minutes: Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the previous month
made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Kate Halloran. Motion carries.
Treasurers Report:
Checking/Operations Account: $.12
Down Riders Account: $.73
Cash Box: $500
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report made by Dave Marsland, Seconded by
Kate Halloran. Motion carries.
Membership Report: 23 Members,23 paid to date for 2026.
Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by Dave Garrett, Seconded by Rich Kruzner, motion Carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
N/A
School House
Paul Nelson- End of Summer riding is starting and increasing road hazards become
present. Wet weather and wet roads, leaves and piles of leaves (are they
covering something, i.e. drain grates, potholes, tar snakes etc). With wet
roads and wet windshields there is glare, does that oncoming car see you? Can
you see stopped traffic. Watch for animals and with the colder temps, dress
appropriately,
October- Mitch Halloran
Old Business
A: By-laws committee needs to get together for updating.
New Business
A: Rick Baker made a motion to donate $350 for Wreaths at Retsil. Motion was seconded by Sheryl Baker, 13 Aye, 0 Nay.
Runs & Events
A: The annual 911 ride is Saturday Sept 12, meeting at the post on Friday at 9AM
and going to Vancouver at 10AM. Saturday will go from Vancouver to Blaine and
back the Bellingham.
B: SEP 12-CVMA; All Patriots Run, Destination HD Silverdale
C: SEP 18- A ceremony to be held in Tahoma National Cemetery for a past co-
worker of one of our riders. Meet at 11AM.
D: SEP 27: Oyster Run in Anacortes
E: OCT 24- Spaghetti Feed for Wreaths at Retsil at the Port Orchard Eagles
CHECK THE RIDERS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FURTHER RUNS AND EVENTS UPDATES
Good of the Order
A: Need attendance for the General Meeting
B: The ROMP for 2026 will be in Florence, AZ OCT 8-11. Information on riders’
Facebook page
C: Chapter Christmas party will be December 12.
Conclusion
A: Benediction given by Kate Halloran.
B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Paul nelson, was
seconded by Rich Kruzner, carried, meeting adjourned at 1840.
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson_,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary
Date: August 11, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting was called to order by: ALR Washington Chapter 149 Director Mitch Halloran at The American Legion in Bremerton, Washington.
Officers Present
Director: Mitch Halloran- P Assistant Director: Dave Garrett- P
Secretary: L. “Willie” Nelson- P Treasurer: Paul Nelson - P
Chaplain: Dick Topness- E Sergeant at Arms: Sean Gray- P
Events Coord: Sean Gray- P 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
Total Membership present with Officers: 8
New Members: 0
Guests: 0
Invocation: No Invocation given.
Reports
Minutes: Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the previous month
made by Sean Gray, seconded by Rich Kruzner. Motion carries.
Treasurers Report:
Checking/Operations Account: $000.12
Down Riders Account: $ 000.71
Cash Box: $500
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report made by Sean Gray, Seconded by Dave Marsland. Motion carries.
Membership Report: 21 Members, 21 paid to date for 2026.
Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by Sean Gray, Seconded by Dave Garrett, motion Carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
N/A
School House
Mitch Halloran- was wondering on Harley’s synthetic oil, i.e. Screaming Eagle
Syn3. This can be used in all 3 lubrication purposes, (Engine, Trans and
Primary). This is accomplished due to the additives that are incorporated to
slow the breakdown of the oil. In using tis in all applications, Harley will
still honor their warranty. This is mainly for the Twin Cams and the M-8s but
check if you have an older engine.
September- Paul Nelson
Old Business
A: By-laws committee needs to get together and map out the updating of dues for
new members and for vacancy in office
New Business
A: Dave Marsland- asking for a donation for the riders for the back to school
for “Doc Loves Kids”, Motion to donate $300 was seconded by Dave Garrett,
vote is 7- Aye, 0 Nay
Runs & Events
A: 9/11 Remembrance Run Planning Update & Call for Volunteers
The planning committee is meeting every other week organizing the commemorative 9/11 Remembrance Run.
To ensure a smooth and safe event, the committee needs volunteers for the following roles:
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Support Drivers: One or two volunteers to drive support/chase vehicles equipped with tow trailers for mechanical breakdowns.
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Morning Registration Crew: Volunteers to assist with collecting registration fees and processing liability waivers on the morning of the run.
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Post 14 in Vancouver will have a dinner on Friday and a Breakfast on Saturday
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Vancouver rooms are on your own, Bellingham has rooms blocked at the Best Western
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The itinerary is posted on the Riders Facebook page.
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KSU at 8AM sharp
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Bremerton has 20 ride pins available for $5 each
This ride is open to all riding organizations and any cage drivers who want to join in
B: AUG 15- Brothers-In-Arms; Summer Bash, Grit City HD in Fife
C: AUG 15- Throttle up Run: Puyallup
D: SEP 12-CVMA; All Patriots Run, Destination HD Silverdale
CHECK THE RIDERS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FURTHER RUNS AND EVENTS UPDATES\
Good of the Order
A: Need attendance for the General Meeting
B: The ROMP for 2026 will be in Florence, AZ OCT 8-11. Information on riders’
Facebook page
C: Director Halloran is asking if people are open to having a group chat for
everyone for information or ride planning. Mitch Phone #360-801-3937
D: The Post Picnic will be held at the Bremerton Elks on Sept 5. The post cannot
cover the cost of the picnic; tickets are being sold in the lounge for $10
each 13 y/o and up. Cut-off date for sign-up is Sept 1.
E: Committee for reviewing and amending the chapter bylaws is needed, so far it
is; Director Halloran, Asst Director Garrett and Secretary Nelson. Sean Gray
is interested in participating.
Conclusion
A: No Benediction given.
B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Dave Garrett was
seconded by Paul Nelson, carried, meeting adjourned at 1845.
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary