Date: April 14, 2026 Time: 1800
Meeting was called to order by: ALR Washington Chapter 149 Director Mitch Halloran at The American Legion in Bremerton, Washington.
Officers Present
Director: Mitch Hallorant - P Assistant Director: Dave Garrett- Fill-in- P
Secretary: L. “Willie” Nelson - P Treasurer: Paul Nelson - E
Chaplain: Dick Topness - P Sergeant at Arms: Sean Gray- E
Events Coord: VACANT Quartermaster: Pete Gould - P
Historian/Web: Paul Nelson - E Membership Coord: Pete Gould - E
Road Captain: Paul Nelson - E Asst Road Captain: Willie Nelson - P
Total Membership present with Officers: 9
New Members: 0
Guests: 0
Invocation: Invocation given by Chaplain Topness.
Reports
Minutes: Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the previous month
made by Pete Gould, seconded by Dick Topness. Motion carries.
Treasurers Report:
Checking/Operations Account: $ .12
Down Riders Account: $ .65
Cash Box: $500
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report made by Dave Marsland, Seconded by
Pete Gould. Motion carries.
Membership Report: 26 Members,21 paid to date for 2026.
Motion to Accept the Membership
Report, made by Dick Topness, Seconded by Rick Baker. Motion Carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
N/A
School House
Rick Baker- Beginning for spring riding- Things to check on your bike: fluids,
tires for proper inflation and wear, cables, overall condition. With the new
117CU/IN Harleys, the heads are again liquid cooled, beginning with the read
head then the front. Exhausted heated air is expelled downward past the driver
May- Sheryl Baker
Old Business
A: Nominations for 2026 Chapter Officers:
Asst Director: Dave Garrett to fill in
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 escorts 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. Cost for the escort has raised considerably, looking at creating a
fundraiser at the post on May 9 to raise the extra monies. Will present to
the E-board for finalization
New Business
A: Appointments for 2026 Chapter Officers:
Chaplain: Dick Topness Events Coord: VACANT
Historian/Web: Paul Nelson SAA: Sean Gray
Quartermaster: Pete Gould Membership: Pete Gould
Road Capt: Paul Nelson Asst Road Capt: Willie Nelson
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 Poker Run. Reg 8AM, KSU 9AM
C: June 19-23, ALR State Rally in Wenatchee. More information on Face book page
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
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: Committee set up for the 911 Run. Bremerton members will be Paul Nelson,
Mitch Halloran and Dave Garrett. For the 250th National anniversary, will be
as it was in the beginning. Run will go from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham.
D: Armed Forces Day Parade will be May 16, there will be 6-7 Jeeps in the
Parade- Contact Chrissy to participate.
E: May 9- An escort for a disabled vet that has had a new house built to be held
starting at the Bainbridge Island Legion. Meet at the post at 8:15 to ride to
Bainbridge for the escort
F: Seeing that the spaces of Asst Dir and Events Coordinator are un-filled by
election/appointment, the chapter bylaws do not address vacancy in office.
Using the Article and Section form the Post bylaws, they need to be
incorporated in. Need a committee formed to go over the bylaws for revision.
Conclusion
A: Benediction given by Chaplain Topness.
B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Dave Marsland was seconded by Dave Garrett, carried, meeting adjourned at 1846.
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson_,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary
Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 1800
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
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.
New Business
A:
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.
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
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
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
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
A: Pints for Vets on February 21 at Ridgeline Brewing 1-5pm
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 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.
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