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Date:    July 08, 2024                          Time:    6:03PM  

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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

Single Strikethrough= EXCUSED            Double Strikethrough= ABSENT

 

Total Membership present with Officers: 12

New Members: 1- Jonathen Hall

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 Marsland. Motion carries.

        

Treasurers Report:

          Checking/Operations Account:  $      .47 ($1143 to deposit)

                   Down Riders Account:  $    .50      

                   Cash Box:  $500  

 

Motion to Accept the Treasurers report made by Sean Gray, Seconded by Dave Marsland. Motion carries

 

Membership Report:  25 Members,25 paid to date, 2 removed from roster due to non-renewal. Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by Mitch Halloran, Seconded by Dave Marsland. Motion Carries

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

NONE

 

 

                                 School House

 

Rick Becker (Rick Baker Fill-in)- TSA requirements for real ID. WA Enhanced DL, Passport, Passport Card, DHS Security Card, DOD ID Cards i.e. CAC, Military, Tribal Membership card and VA Medical Health Card. Full List is available on line.

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August- Rick Becker

 

 

                                 Old Business

 

A: ALR Holiday Party will hold on January 10. Starting at 5PM this will allow

    for more time and freeing up caterers if wanting to go that route. As in the

    past, a White Elephant gift exchange ($25 limit) and other things as usual.

 

B: 3rd District Commander has selected Dave Garrett as the 3rd District ALR Rep.

 

 

                                 New Business

 

A: None

 

                               Runs & Events

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A: Aug 2- “Cheesecake Ride” in Bellingham for Veterans in need of HVAC work

 

B: Aug 9/10- Carson Post is having a big event for their chapter. The are

    Letting the chapters know and all are invited. They have rooms blocked, a

    few RV Spots are available and tent camping is available. Contact the Carson

    Post for information

 

C: Aug 22-24- ALR State Rally in Yelm. Information on facebook at “Legion Rider

    News and events/Washington

 

 

CHECK THE RIDERS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FURTHER RUNS AND EVENTS UPDATES

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                              Good of the Order

 

A: Sept 7 the chapter has been asked to help in the escort of the Vietnam

    Traveling Healing Wall escort from Ellensburg or Tacoma to Port Townsend, and

    possibly assist in performing security during this More to follow, still

    waiting updates. This may take the place of our 9/11 Run.

 

 

B: The ROMP for 2025 will be in Tombstone, AZ Sept 18-21. Registration forms on

     Facebook

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C: Secretary Nelson thanked all who participated in the Ride on June 28. Nice

     ride around the canal and dinner at the garage

 

D: Rick Baker- Chapter meetup at the Clover Leaf Tavern on Aug 16 at 5PM for a

    group get together

 

E: Dick Topness- AUG 16/17- The Tenino Antique Bike Swap Meet is happening in

    Tenino. 

 

                                   Conclusion

 

A: Benediction given by Chaplain Topness.

 

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

   was seconded by Sean Gray, carried, meeting adjourned at 1833.

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson_,

           

 L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary

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Date:    June 10, 2024             Time:    6:03PM

Meeting was called to order by:  ALR Washington Chapter 149 Director Dave Garrett at The American Legion in Bremerton, Washington.

                                                                   

Officers Present

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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 - 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

E= EXCUSED           P= Present      A= ABSENT

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Total Membership present with Officers: 10

New Members: 1- Returning Member Wayne Chapin               

     Guests: 0

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Invocation: No Invocation given

 

Reports

 

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

         made by Dave Marsland, seconded by Pete Gould. Motion carries.

        

Treasurers Report:

          Checking/Operations Account:  $   .47 ($ to deposit)

                   Down Riders Account:  $  .49      

                   Cash Box:  $500  

Motion to Accept the Treasurers report made by Mitch Halloran, Seconded by Dave Marsland. Motion carries

 

Membership Report:  26 Members, 23 paid to date, Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by Dave Marsland, Seconded by Rich Kunzinger. Motion Carries

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

NONE

 

                                 School House

 

Rick Becker (Kevin Closson fill in)- A lot of organizations give out “Thank You” tokens, i.e.- Coins, pins and replica triangle flags. He was handed a “cut out” Star from an un-useable flag. The American Legion has developed a the “Manual of Ceremonies” adopted in 1937 and with the “Flag Code by Congress as law 829, Title 36, U.S. Code ch.10, section 176” passed December 22, 1942 to properly dispose of a worn flag. In that; the flag should be burned intact, if to large, should be respectfully be cut in to quadrants, NOT CUTTING THE BLUE STAR FIELD, as this represents the union of the states. By this, if you are handed one of these stars, you could GRACIOUSLY refuse it or you may accept it and have it disposed of.

 

 

July- Rick Becker

 

 

                                 Old Business

 

A: ALR Holiday Party will hold on January 10. Starting at 5PM this will allow

   for more time and freeing up caterers if wanting to go that route. As in the

   past, a White Elephant gift exchange ($25 limit) and other things as usual.

 

 

New Business

 

A: 3rd District Commander is looking for a District ALR Rep. This is an

   information portal position. Please let me know if you are interested by

   Friday June 13

 

  

Runs & Events

 

 

A: June 14- CVI Dice Run, Starts 19th Hole 9:30 KSU 11A, single/double $20/$25

 

B: June 28- Riders meet at Destination for a ride and dinner at The Garage to

            get out and be seen

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C: Aug 2,3- Carson Post is having a big event for their chapter. The are letting

   the chapters know and all are invited. They have rooms blocked, a few RV

   Spots are available and tent camping is available. Contact the Carson Post

   for information

 

 

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. Secretary has

     registration forms

 

C: Sept 7 the chapter has been asked to help in the escort of the Vietnam

   Traveling Healing Wall escort from Ellensburg or Tacoma to Port Townsend, and

   possibly assist in performing security during this More to follow, still

   waiting updates

 

D: The Snohomish Riders have a new member that is also a member of “The

   Cossacks”. They are willing to put on events for local veteran’s

   organizations.

 

E: Randy’s H/C is having a customer appreciation day on Sept 20 and

   has asked the Legion to help out. He will provide all the food and has asked

   the post if they will cook burgers. Several Riders have rogered up to help. 

 

F: Commander Marsland wanted to that the riders who helped out with the Riders’

   Steak Night. He said that 90 meals were sold, so a good night for the post

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                                   Conclusion

 

A: No Benediction given.

 

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

   was seconded by Mitch Halloran, carried, meeting adjourned at 1831.

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson,

           

 L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary

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Date:    May 13, 2024                    Time:    6:03PM

 

Meeting was called to order by:  ALR Washington Chapter 149 Director Dave Garrett at The American Legion in Bremerton, Washington.

                                                                   

Officers Present

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Director:            Dave Garrett - P            Assistant Director: Mitch Halloran - P

Secretary:           L. “Willie” Nelson - P    Treasurer:          Paul Nelson - E

Chaplain:            Dick Topness - A          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

E= EXCUSED           P= Present      A= ABSENT

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Total Membership present with Officers: 13

New Members: 0               

     Guests: 0

 

Invocation: No Invocation given

 

Reports

 

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

         made by Mitch Halloran, seconded by Dave Marsland. Motion carries.

        

Treasurers Report:

          Checking/Operations Account:  $.47   

                   Down Riders Account:  $.47      

                   Cash Box:  $500  

Motion to Accept the Treasurers report made by Mitch Halloran, Seconded by

         Dave Marsland. Motion carries

 

Membership Report:   25  Members,  22  paid to date, Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by  Sheryl Baker, Seconded by Dave                                                       Marsland. Motion Carries

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

NONE

 

 

                                 School House

 

Sean Gray- WA HA-1367 discussing that motorcycles may use the right shoulder on

  limited access Highways when traffic is stopped or less than 25MPH. Shoulder

  riding MAY NOT exceed 10 MPH over traffic. Bill was read in the Transportation

  committee on Jan 22.  Nationwide, 70% of motorcycle accidents occur at

  intersections. Use caution when starting out from a stoplight, watch for that

  “red light runner”, watch out for left turners. Also, when stopped, keep your

  bike in gear, give yourself an out, leave room from the car in front of you

  and WATCH YOUR MIRRORS.

 

June- Rick Becker

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                                 Old Business

 

A: ALR Holiday Party will hold on January 10. Starting at 5PM this will allow

   for more time and freeing up caterers if wanting to go that route. As in the

   past, a White Elephant gift exchange ($25 limit) and other things as usual.

 

B: When the riders had their social night and did the meal for Friday night

   pulled pork, the post did great business. The event that was held for Driller

   was a huge success

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                             New Business

 

A: Possible ride for “Thunder on the Columbia” with other ALR chapters over

   Memorial Day Weekend.  Being that there are no sets of cremains for the

   “Unforgotten Run”, tis won’t happen, a possible ride to the Chehalis

   Veteran’s Museum instead

  

Runs & Events

 

 

A: MAY 17- Armed Forces Day Parade- Contact Chrissy to participate. We are in

   Spot E-4, Stage at 6th and Hewitt at 9:45AM. ON FRIDAY MAY 16, please meet at

   Discount Tire on Park Ave to help decorate the trailer at 8PM

 

B: MAY 24- Possible Run to Tahoma, currently there are no sets of cremains to

   Transport

 

C: MAY 23-28- Thunder on the Columbia

 

D: MAY 26- Ivy Green Ceremonies. Assist the Commander with Flag placement and

   removal 7AM, and 5PM. Ceremony at the Tomb of The Unknown at Noon

 

E: June 14- CVI, 7th Annual Dice Run. Starts 9:30 at 19th Hole, and ends at

   McCloud’s, $20 for single/$25 2-up

 

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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: Sept 7 the chapter has been asked to help in the escort of the Vietnam

   Traveling Healing Wall escort from Ellensburg to Port Townsend, and possibly

   assist in performing security during this More to follow, still waiting

   updates

 

D: Joel Gibson JR run will not happen this year due to time constraints.

 

E: There are new Hall rental rates that have gone into effect. Push for friends

   and family to rent the hall under these new rates. They are very competitive

   to the outside.

 

F: There will be a fund raiser here at the post on June 8, 12-4PM for CVA Member

   Kelly for cancer treatments.

 

G: Randy’s H/C is having a customer appreciation day on Sept 20 and

   has asked the Legion to help out. He will provide all the food and has asked

   the post if they will cook burgers. Several Riders have rogered up to help. 

 

H: Sat JUNE 28- Would like to see the chapter meet up at Destination HD at 1PM,

   go for a ride ending at the Garage. This is to get out vests out in the

   community and seen. Hoping to spark more interest and chapter growth.

 

 

 

 

                                   Conclusion

 

A: No Benediction given.

 

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

     was seconded by Sean Gray, carried, meeting adjourned at 1831.

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson,

           

 L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary

 

 

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