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