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Date:    October 8, 2024    Time: 6:01PM

 

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- 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

 

Total Membership present with Officers: 12  

New Members: 1 Wesley Blumberg                 

 Guests: 1 Richard Kruzner              

 

Invocation: Provided by Dick Topness.

                     

                                  Reports

 

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

         made by   Paul Nelson  by  Dave Marsland . Motion carried.

        

Treasurers Report:

          Checking/Operations Account:  $ 0000.12  

                   Down Riders Account:  $ 000.57       

                   Cash Box :  $500  

 

 

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

                                        Rick Becker - Motion carries

 

Membership Report:   26  Members,  26  paid to date, Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by  

                    Dave Marsland , Seconded by  Rick Beker  – Motion Carries

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

 

Wesley Blumberg- Gave background of himself and being active duty.

 

Richard Kruzner- Coming in to see about joining up with the riders

 

                                 School House

 

Rick Baker- History of Harley Engines- 1903 Single Cylinder F-Head 35ci/3.9hp,

   1909 First V=Twin 49ci/6.5hp, 1911-1929 F-Head 50ci/11hp, 1929 Flat-Head

   1207cc/74ci/21hp, 1936-1947 Knucklehead 990cc & 1200cc/40hp & 45hp, 1948-

   1965 Panhead 990 & 1200cc/50hp & 55hp, 1966-1983 Shovelhead 1208cc/60hp,

   1984-1999 Evolution 1340/70hp, 1999-2006 Twin Cam 88 1450cc/80hp, 2007 Twin

   Cam 96 1584cc/80hp. 2012 Twin Cam 103 V-Twin 1690vv/83hp. 2017 Milwaukee-

   Eight 107 1750cc/92hp. In 2025 there will be an MM8 131 only on 2 models.

 

November- Rick Becker

 

 

                                 Old Business

 

A: None

 

B:

                                 New Business

 

A: None

 

B:

  

                               Runs & Events

A: OCT 12- BASH Turkey Run- Starts at the BASH Food Bank in Tacoma 10AM

 

B: OCT 19- CVI Pints for Vets- 1-5PM, Beer Vault in Gig Harbor

 

C: OCT 19- Spaghetti Feed for Retsil Wreaths sponsored by VFW Riders, 5PM At the

   Port Orchard Eagles.  Motion by Pete Gould to donate $200 for wreaths for

   Retsil was seconded by Dick Topness, 10 Aye, 0 Nay

 

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: November 12 at 2PM, Riders are asked to ride with the Hombre’s following the

   celebration of life of Bert Montgomery from Haith Fellowship Church (6251

   Newberry Hill RD). Motion by Dave Marsland to Donate $100 for flowers form

   the Down Rider Fund to Allison for her caregiving to Bert, Seconded by Pete

   Gould, 10 Aye, 0 Nay

 

D: Thank you for all the help for the last Steak Night

 

E: Rider Christmas Party is Dec 14, Need to start thinking of plans and

   catering for meal choices, etc.

 

F: Post Halloween Party will be October 19 at 7PM, prizes for various ideas and

   is a pot luck

 

G: Rick Becker- Through HOG Silverdale the shop is offering 20% off on the 5 &

   10K services through October.  October is also their food drive, bring in a

   can of non-perishable and get 5% off, 2 cans for 10% off and 3 or more for

   15% off Check with dealership for where this discount can be used.

 

H: Rick Baker- Sat Oct 12- CVI will hold their meeting at the post in the

   morning.

 

 

                                   Conclusion

 

A: Benediction given, Dick Topness.

 

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

   was seconded by  Paul Nelson , carried, meeting adjourned at 1836  .

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson_,

                      L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary

Date:    September 10, 2024      Time:  6:01 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- 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:  L "Willie" Nelson- P

 P= Present              E= EXCUSED        A= ABSENT

Total Membership present with Officers:  12

New Members:  0              

Guests:  1- Chrissy Huckabee                 

 

Invocation: Provided by Dick Topness.

Reports

 

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

                 made by   Paul Nelson by  Sean Gray - Motion carries.

        

Treasurers Report:

          Checking/Operations Account:  $ 0000.12  

                   Down Riders Account:  $ 000.55       

                   Cash Box :  $500  

Motion to Accept the Treasurers report Made by  Sean Gray , Seconded by

                                        Zach Houser - Motion carries

 

Membership Report:   29  Members,  25  paid to date, Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by Mitch Halloran, Seconded by Paul Nelson – Motion Carries

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

 

American Legion Riders Run with Joel Gibson Jr., August 16th 2025, goal is to raise $10,000. Meeting February 4th, to discuss more options. Turning it into a motorcycle Run/Music Video. Open to other Veterans Associations.

                               

Dave brought up the concern of IRS donations from Joel Gibson to us.

Brought up conflicting dates and associations.

Agreed to Table it until February 4th.  

 

                                 School House

 

Rick Baker- Hold over to October

 

                                 Old Business

 

A: Need to get with the officers as to the information and layout ALR Business

   Cards to distribute. Up to $200 for the printing has been authorized by the

   membership. Zach Hauser has used a site called CANVA.COM and their costs are

   low. Have a general idea and Secretary Nelson to order. Need a digital pic of

   Riders Logo to submit.  

 

B: Digital Business card imprint is available on thumb drive, Willie will be     

   working on getting the cards printed.

 

C: Mitch Halloran - Update on the vinyl stickers, new materials available and testing.

                            New Business

 

A: 911 Ride will be West to East. Meet at the post on Friday Sep 13 at Noon to

   catch the 2PM Port Townsend Ferry.

   Sean and Paul will be heading ahead of the group, 11:00 AM ferry.

 

 

B: New website up for the Riders, Kandi and Dave Garrett are now admins on the    

   website. Legion Riders of Washington Events, Facebook Page.

 

                               Runs & Events

 

 

A: CVMA 111 run, Registration starts at 830, KSU 9am, Destination Harley,

   Bainbridge, Silverdale.

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: Escort for Identified remains from the USS Oklahoma Pearl Harbor attack will

   be escorted to Tahoma, meeting at the post at 11AM Wednesday 9/11/25. Kevin,

   Willie, Dave, Zach, will be in attendance.

 

D: Ceremony at the 911 Memorial at Evergreen Rotary Park will be on Sept 11 at

   7PM

 

E: Steak Night, October 5th will be Riders hosting. Need help getting set up at   

   post, please arrive at 3:00pm.

  

 

 

                                   Conclusion

 

A: Benediction given, Dick Topness.

 

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

   was seconded by Sean Gray, carried, meeting adjourned at 1835.

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson_,

           

 L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary

Date:    August 13, 2024               Time: 6:01PM

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:  L "Willie" Nelson- P

 P= Present              E= EXCUSED        A= ABSENT

   

Total Membership present with Officers:  12

New Members:                                                0              

Guests:                                                              1- Scotty Meren                     

 

Invocation: None Given

 

Reports

 

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

         made by   Sean Gray  seconded by  Paul Nelson. Motion carried.

        

Treasurers Report:

          Checking/Operations Account:  $ 0000.12  

          Down Riders Account:  $ 0000.53       

          Cash Box :  $500  

 

 

Motion to Accept the Treasurers report Made by  Sheryl Baker , Seconded by  Sean Gray - Motion carries

 

Membership Report:   29  Members,  24  paid to date

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

 

N/A

                        School House

 

Zach Hauser- He recently took a trip along the Coast Highway. This was a totally

   new experience and in hind sight, wished he had a better idea of what to

   expect. His questions were ho do some of the more seasoned riders prepare for

   tips? What are some of the things you look at and locations for stops and

   breaks. There is a lot of accident data available that indicates the causes

   of most crashes and most are solo events. Items such as excess speed,    

   inexperienced at long distance riding, not practicing basic life saving

   maneuvers, impairment, and fatigue. As most of us know, when we were in the

   service, we had training and drills to maintain proficiency, bike riding and

   handling safely is a perishable skill. So, practice in a parking lot by doing

   the figure 8’s and the quick stops drills.

 

September- Rick Baker

 

Old Business

 

A: Mitch Halloran for the “SYLALR” Stickers/Decals Tabled till 2025 season

 

B: Need to get with the officers as to the information and layout ALR Business

   Cards to distribute. Up to $200 for the printing has been authorized by the

   membership. Zach Hauser has used a site called CANVA.COM and their costs are

   low. Have a general idea and Secretary Nelson to order.

 

 

New Business

 

A: Paul Nelson- Is willing to start training a replacement for the Treasurer

   position.  Adjutant Nelson noted that we need to start looking at other

   members taking some of the officer positions.

 

B.

  

 

Runs & Events

 

 

A: SEP 7: KSU for kids. Starts at Garage at 11AM. Rick Baker and Willie Nelson

   will be road guards for this. A motion by Rick Baker to purchase a drink card

   for $30 form the post was seconded by Dave Marsland, Motion carried, 11 Aye,

   0 Nay

 

B: Aug 24: There is a hot rod and bike shop at DHD supporting a local family.

   KSU 1030 Cost is $20

 

 

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: There was a great turn out for the western ROMP on Belling from the chapter,

   the ROMP for 2025 will be in Tombstone, AZ Sept 18-21.

 

D: Rick Baker- Kitsap County Fair is Aug 21-25. Some time slots are still

   available for manning the booth

   Volunteers

 

E: Secretary Nelson noted that the post Picnic will be Aug 31 at the Bremerton

   Elks.

 

F: Secretary Nelson noted that for 2024 911 (on Sep 14) Run looking at going

   east this year. Go to Bellingham on the Friday, Saturday ride the North   

   Cascades HWY or HWY 2, stay Wenatchee and then back to Bremerton on Sunday.

   Wenatchee has been in contact with hotels in the area and is working on

   lodging.  Bellingham asking if proceeds can go to the Cheesecake Run.

 

G: Director Garrett- Noted that the 2025 ALR State Rally will be in Yelm, Aug 8-

   12.

 

H: Director Garrett received a check from the proceeds of the “Thunder on the

   Columbia” ride. This is for Retsil, need at least 2 people going and pictures

   for delivery of the check.

 

 

Conclusion

 

A: Benediction not given 

 

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

   was seconded by Sean Gray, carried, meeting adjourned at 1859

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson_,  Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

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