Date: April 09, 2024 Time: 6:00PM
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 Assistant Director: Mitch Halloran
Secretary: L. “Willie” Nelson Treasurer: Paul Nelson
Chaplain: Dick Topness Sergeant at Arms: Sean Gray
Events Coord: VACANT Quartermaster: Pete Gould
Historian/Web: Paul Nelson Membership Coord: Pete Gould
Road Captain: Paul Nelson Asst Road Captain: Willie Nelson
Total Membership present with Officers: 10
New Members: 0
Guests: 0
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 Mitch Halloran , Motion carried.
Treasurers Report:
Checking/Operations Account: $ 0000.72
Down Riders Account: $ 000.45
Cash Box : $500
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report Made by Sean Gray , Seconded by
Dave Marsland , Motion carries
Rick Baker noted that we still have the 2 WinCo gift Cards for a needy Vet
Membership Report: 28_ members, _ 19 _ Paid to date, motion to accept by Mitch Halloran, seconded
by Dave Marsland, Motion carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
N/A
School House
Dave Marsland- Riding season is just beginning and all need to remember that the driving public have not realized that the bikes are back out on the roads and are not looking for them, so be extra vigilant while riding. The Left Lane riding allowance is no monger legal, nor is the Right Lane riding or Lane splitting
May- Rick Baker
Old Business
A: Mitch Halloran noted the costs for the “SYLALR” Stickers/Decals cost about 10
cents each, will be offering them up later on when quantities are ample.
New Business
A: None
Runs & Events
A: APR 27, 2024- ALR 149, Annual Dust Your Putt Ride. Burgers and Dogs after.
This will be a “Shotgun Start” so ride your own ride. This will be a Dice
Run, with Riders stationed at Camp Union (10-11;30AM, Mitch and Hallie).
Floatation in Purdy (11AM-12:30PM, Rick and Sheryl Baker) and Manchester Pub
(12-2PM, Sean and Gina Gray) and back to the post from 2-3:30PM.
B: APR 17/18: Armed Forces Day Parade- 17th meet at the Tire Shop on Park to get
trailer ready, 18th Meet at the post at 8AM for getting in the Parade
C: APR 13: Indian Riders out of Bremerton has a Ride. Info avail on the internet
D: APR 13: North Kitsap ABATE will be sponsoring a Food Drive Event, Info on
internet. Noon out of Destination HD Silverdale
E: APR 28: ABATE of Olympia is a ride out of NW Harley in Lacey 1PM
F: MAY 25: Unforgotten Run to Tahoma for Memorial Day. AD Mitch Halloran will
ride up front in the “Missing Man Formation” for the Riders
G: MAY 27: Memorial Day Ceremony at Ivy Green Cemetery at Noon. Meet at the
Cemetery at 7 AM to place flags, and to pick up same at 5PM
H: Jun 1: Booze Fighters “Blood, Sweat and Beers” Run Starts at the Garage
I: Aug 10: Hombres Annual Canal ride Starts at Destination, ends at Legion, KSU
12 Noon
J: AUG 8-11: Western ROMP- Bellingham
K: AUG 8-11: ALR State Rally to be held in Amboy
Good of the Order
A: Would like to see more riders in attendance for the General Membership
meeting.
B: Rick and Sheryl Baker for the “Unforgotten Run”, again have purchased an
Applebee’s $40 gift card and AMC Movie theater coupon for 2 for raffle.
Monies raised from this will go for fuel costs for escorts
C: Carson Post Riders are looking at holding a ride up in the Bremerton area
around June 22. More to follow on this.
D: Secretary Nelson- Legion Convention will be held in Kennewick July 12-14
E: Rick Baker- In conjunction with the VFW, there will be a booth for a
membership event at the Kitsap Fair August21-25. This will not cost the post
anything, but need volunteers to man the booth, Rick can man on Wed, THU and
Sun Day Shift, need others for manpower, Sat Day: Mitch Halloran and Dave
Marsland, CDR Marsland will go to the other legs to get more volunteers from
each pillar. Fair Hours are form 10Am to 9PM except the last day closes at
6PM
F: Pete Gould donated raffle Items that will be used at the next event
G: CDR Marsland- The Legion Post Picnic will be Aug 31 at the Bremerton Elks
H: CDR Marsland- Noted that the date of Dec 14 is reserved for the ALR Christmas
Party.
I: Director Garrett noted he will be gone most of May, so AD Halloran will have
the chapter
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 1852
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson_,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary
Date: March 12, 2024 Time: 6:02PM
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 Assistant Director: Mitch Halloran
Secretary: L. “Willie” Nelson Treasurer: Paul Nelson (E)
Chaplain: Dick Topness (E) Sergeant at Arms: Sean Gray
Events Coord: VACANT Quartermaster: Pete Gould
Historian/Web: Paul Nelson (E) Membership Coord: Pete Gould
Road Captain: Paul Nelson (E) Asst Road Captain: Willie Nelson
(E) = EXCUSED (A) = ABSENT
Total Membership present with Officers: 8
New Members: 0
Guests: 0
Invocation: Not Given
Reports
Minutes: Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the previous month
made by Sean Gray seconded by Mitch Halloran , Motion carried.
Treasurers Report: NO REPORT GIVEN
Checking/Operations Account: $ .72
Down Riders Account: $ .39
Cash Box : $500
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report Not required
Membership Report: 28_ members, _ 18 _ Paid to date, motion to accept by Sean Gray , seconded by
Mitch Halloran , Motion carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
N/A
School House
Dave Marsland- Not Given
April- Dave Marsland
Old Business
A: NONE
New Business
A: Asst Director Halloran- presented 3 samples From Hailie of a “SYLALR”
stickers. Consensus is to go with the WA State shape for this. Wanting to get
the cost of materials and for reimbursement and sales.
Runs & Events
A: March 23- Destination HD/HOG has Spring Opener. ALR will have a booth
B: March 24- Monroe Swap Meet, Sponsored by ABATE
C: APR 27, 2024- ALR 149, Annual Dust Your Putt Ride. Burgers and Dogs after
D: MAY 25: Unforgotten Run to Tahoma for Memorial Day
E: Jun 1: Booze Fighters “Blood, Sweat and Beers” Run
F: Aug 10: Hombres Annual Canal ride
G: AUG 8-11: Western ROMP- Bellingham
H: AUG 8-11: ALR State Rally to be held in Amboy
Good of the Order
A: Would like to see more riders in attendance for the General Membership
meeting.
B: Rick and Sheryl Baker for the “Unforgotten Run”, again have purchased an
Applebee’s $40 gift card and AMC Movie theater coupon for 2 for raffle.
Monies raised from this will go for fuel costs for escorts
C: Carson Post Riders are looking at holding a ride up in the Bremerton area
around June 22. More to follow on this.
D: Secretary Nelson- Legion Convention will be held in Kennewick July 12-14
E: Sheryl Baker- St. Patrick’s Day (Mar 17), she will be making Corned Beef and
Cabbage. There are games and prizes planned. Please sign up at the post.
F: Sheryl Baker- Next Friday (Mar 22) for King of Clubs Kate Halloran will be
here. Motion by Sheryl Baker to give 2 of the chapter challenge coins to her
was seconded by Sean Gray, Motion carried
G: Rick Baker- For the post, King of Clubs, with the original start, plus a
donation plus proceeds from previous game, starting jackpot will be $3033
H: Sean Gray- Saturday Mar 16, planning a ride to Port Angeles to a couple of
wineries and lunch. Meet at “The Trails” Shopping Center on the Habit Burger
side at 1030AM if you want to attend. Possible get together and fire pit at
his house afterwards.
Conclusion
A: No Benediction given
B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Willie Nelson
was seconded by Steve Agee , carried, meeting adjourned at 1842
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson_,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary
Date: February 13, 2024 Time: 1802
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 Assistant Director: Mitch Halloran
Secretary: L. “Willie” Nelson Treasurer: Paul Nelson- E
Chaplain: Dick Topness Sergeant at Arms: Sean Gray
Events Coord: VACANT Quartermaster: Pete Gould
Historian/Web: Paul Nelson-E Membership Coord: Pete Gould
Road Captain: Paul Nelson- E Asst Road Captain: Willie Nelson
E= EXCUSED A= ABSENT
Total Membership present with Officers: 8
New Members: 0
Guests: 0
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 carried.
Treasurers Report: NO REPORT GIVEN
Checking/Operations Account: $ .72
Down Riders Account: $ .39
Cash Box : $500
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report Not required
Membership Report: 27 members, _ 18 _ Paid to date, motion to accept by Dave Marsland , seconded
by Mitch Halloran , Motion carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
N/A
School House
Dave Marsland- Not Given
March- Dave Marsland
Old Business
A: Nomination for Vacant 2024 Chapter Officers:
Asst Director: Mitch Halloran. Secretary cast Unanimous Ballot
Runs & Events
A: Feb 24- CVI Pints for Vets, at Ridgeline Brewing, 941 N. Callow, 1-5PM
B: March 23- Destination HD/HOG has Spring Opener. ALR will have a booth
C: March 24- Monroe Swap Meet, Sponsored by ABATE
D: APR 27- 2024- ALR 149, Annual Dust Your Putt Ride. Burgers and Dogs after
E: AUG 8-11- Western ROMP- Bellingham
Good of the Order
A: Would like to see more riders in attendance for the General Membership
meeting.
B: Thank you to all who assisted in the February Riders’ Steak Night. Donations
from the night went to towards the purchase of a new Post Grill
C: Carson Post Riders are looking at holding a ride up in the Bremerton area
around June 22. More to follow on this.
D: Dave Marsland- Legion Convention will be held in Kennewick July 17-21
E: Mitch Halloran- As a new Asst Director, asking what chapter expectations are.
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 1836
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson_,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary