Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 1800
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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
Total Membership present with Officers: 12
New Members: 0
Guests: 0
Invocation: Invocation given by Chaplain Topness.
Reports
Minutes: Motion to accept the reading of the minutes from the previous month
made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Maesland. Motion carries.
Treasurers Report:
Checking/Operations Account: $ .12
Down Riders Account: $ .63
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report made by Dave Marsland, Seconded by Sean Gray. Motion carries.
Membership Report: 26 Members,16 paid to date for 2026.
Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by Mitch Halloran, Seconded by Dave Marsland. Motion Carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
N/A
School House
Mitch Halloran- Clarification of what is a Motorcycle Association- Promote the
Lifestyle of motorcycling, advocate for riders’ rights and sanction rider
events.
Mitch Halloran- suggested that vice the School House do a monthly ride with the
chapter. Discussion was that School House is to renew the ideas of riding and
things to look at. Consensus was to keep the school house and come up with a
monthly ride APR-OCT
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April- Rick Baker
Old Business
A: Nominations for 2026 Chapter Officers:
Director Mitch Halloran
Asst Director VACANT
Treasurer Paul Nelson
Secretary L. Willie Nelson
Being that all nominees are un-apposed, Secretary to cast the unanimous ballot
seconded by Dave Marsland, Motion carried. Secretary to check the Bylaws for
vacancy in office procedure.
B: Unforgotten Runn to Tahoma currently have 4 sets of remains for Saturday, May
23 Memorial Day weekend. Bikes to be in-line at the courthouse NLT 9:30. Meet
up at the post at 8:30 to go to Port Orchard. Rick Baker- in the past the ALR
raffled movie and dinner coupons for donations to the event to help offset
the cost of the LEO’s and fuel costs. Motion by Rick Baker that the ALR
provide a donation not to exceed $400 to go to the unforgotten group for
costs. Seconded by Mitch Halloran, 11 Aye, 0 Nay, Motion carries. Sheryl
Baker has offered to make embroidered towel sets for raffles to offset this
cost.
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New Business
A:
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Runs & Events
A: March 21- Pints for Vets by CVMA at the Keg and I in Chimacum, 1-5PM
B: April 18- Dust Yer Putt Dice Run.
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C: June 19-23, ALR State Rally in Wenatchee. More information to follow
D: Sept- 911 Run will be a long one form Vancouver to Blaine being that it’s the
250th anniversary of America. Planning and more to follow
CHECK THE RIDERS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FURTHER RUNS AND EVENTS UPDATES
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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: Sheryl Baker- on Mar 28, there will be Veteran’s Road Rally event, open to 20 couples @ $20ea, currently there are 5 slots available. Will start at the post at 1:30 to receive packet, 2:00 vehicles out and there will be a dinner at the end.
D: Rick Baker- Harley Davidson is holding a National “Lets Ride Challenge”. Register on line and go the Harley dealerships to complete the registration. There are several tiers attainable depending on number of miles ridden. Monies raised go the charity listed by HD. These are VFW Riders, CVA, Buffalo Soldiers MC, Motorcycle Missions, ALR, Wounded Warrior Project, Concerns Of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and Rolling Thunder. Further information on the HD website
Conclusion
A: Benediction given by Chaplain Topness.
B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Pete Gould was seconded by Dave Marsland, carried, meeting adjourned at 1852.
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary
Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM
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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 - E
Chaplain: Dick Topness - P Sergeant at Arms: Sean Gray- P
Events Coord: VACANT Quartermaster: Pete Gould - P
Historian/Web: Paul Nelson - E Membership Coord: Pete Gould - P
Road Captain: Paul Nelson - E Asst Road Captain: Willie Nelson - P
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Total Membership present with Officers: 11
New Members: 0
Guests: 0
Invocation: Invocation given by Chaplain Topness.
Reports
Minutes: Motion to accept the reading of the minutes from the previous month
made by Sean Gray, seconded by Dave Marsland. Motion carries.
Treasurers Report:
Checking/Operations Account: $ .17
Down Riders Account: $.62
Cash Box: $500
Notion by Sean Gray that the riders pay for the pizza purchased for the November Bowling night was seconded by Dick Topness, motion carried.
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report made by Randy Neff, Seconded by Mitch Halloran. Motion carries.
Membership Report:
26 Members,26 paid to date for 2025, dues being collected for 2026. Motion to Accept the Membership
Report, made by Mitch Halloran, Seconded by Sean Gray. Motion Carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
N/A
School House
Rick Becker- Did Not Happen
March- Mitch Halloran
Old Business
A: Nominations for 2026 Chapter Officers:
Director Mitch Halloran (Dave Garrett and Rick Baker declined)
Asst Director Sean Grey
Treasurer Paul Nelson
Secretary L. Willie Nelson
B:
New Business
A: Chapter needs to start looking for more rides among the chapter to get out
and get more exposure in the community.
B: Unforgotten Runn to Tahoma currently have 4 sets of remains for Memorial Day.
C: Wondering if the chapter would like to go back to the Saturday Meeting. After
sending out an email, there was no consensus for this. Meeting will remain on
2nd Tuesday of the month
Runs & Events
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A: Pints for Vets on February 21 at Ridgeline Brewing 1-5pm
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CHECK THE RIDERS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FURTHER RUNS AND EVENTS UPDATES
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Good of the Order
A: Need attendance for the General Meeting
B: The ROMP for 2026 will be in Florence, AZ Sept at the same timeframe.
C: ALR State Rally will be in Wenatchee at Squillachuck State Park Dates TBD
D: Saturday February 14, people are needed to help put the Riders Wall back up
at the post. This will be at noon
E: Pete Gould- IRT the $1k loan to the post prior to the fire, would like to
have it redesignated to a donation vice a loan. Motion by Dick Topness to
redesignate this to a donation was seconded by Randy Neff, 7 Aye, 3 abstain.
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Conclusion
A: Benediction given by Chaplain Topness.
B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Sean Gray
was seconded by Dave Marsland, carried, meeting adjourned at 1825.
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson_,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary
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Date: October 14, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM
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Meeting was called to order by: ALR Washington Chapter 149 Director Dave Garrett at The American Legion in Bremerton, Washington.
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Officers Present
Director: Dave Garrett - P Assistant Director: Mitch Halloran - E
Secretary: L. “Willie” Nelson - P Treasurer: Paul Nelson - P
Chaplain: Dick Topness - P 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
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Total Membership present with Officers: 7
New Members: 0
Guests: 0
Invocation: Invocation given by Chaplain Topness.
Reports
Minutes: Motion to accept the reading of the minutes from the previous month
made by Dave Marsland, seconded by Paul Nelson. Motion carries.
Treasurers Report:
Checking/Operations Account: $ .18
Down Riders Account: $ .55
Cash Box: $500
Question as to the $1K loan to the post. Last month it was recorded in error. It is a Loan to the post, not a donation.
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report made by Dave Marsland, Seconded by Pete Gould. Motion carries.
Membership Report: 26 Members,26 paid to date. Motion to Accept the Membership
Report, made by Dave Marsland, Seconded by Paul Nelson. Motion Carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
N/A
School House
Rick Becker- Did Not Happen
November- Rick Baker
Old Business
A: ALR Holiday Party HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED to December 13. Starting at 5PM with
dinner and voting at 6PM. Catered from Pinoy Kitchen. Appetizers and desserts
will be Pot Luck. A White Elephant gift exchange ($30 limit) and other things
as usual. Motion by Secretary Nelson to expend up to $450 for the caterer of
the party was Seconded by Dick Topness. Motion was amended by Dave Marsland
to up the amount to $500. Per hand vote, 6 Aye, 0 Nay
New Business
A: Nominations for 2026 Chapter Officers:
Director Dave Garrett Rick Baker Asst Director Mitch Halloran Sean Grey
Treasurer Paul Nelson Secretary L. Willie Nelson
B: Commander Marsland- Wondering if the chapter would like to go back to the
Saturday Meeting. Let the Secretary know your feelings on this
Runs & Events
A: Pints for Vets on October 25 in Belfair at Belt Line Breweries
CHECK THE RIDERS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FURTHER RUNS AND EVENTS UPDATES
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Good of the Order
A: Need attendance for the General Meeting
B: The ROMP for 2026 will be in Florence, AZ Sept timeframe.
C: Cost for the Challenge coins should be $10
D: Rick Baker- Is planning a Bowling Night for the Chapter in Silverdale on November 15
E: Need to keep the planning from line for the 25th Anniversary of the event
F: Thank you to everyone who helped out with the Steak Night
G: Rick Baker- Asking for a donation of $300 to go to the Wreaths that will be
Placed at Retsil. Seconded by Dave Marsland, 6 Aye, 0 Nay
H: The Chapter will be doing a burger burn on Friday November 7
Conclusion
A: Benediction given by Chaplain Toipness
B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Dave Marsland
was seconded by Dick Topness, carried, meeting adjourned at 1839.
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary
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