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Date:    September 12, 2023        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                          Assistant Director: Rick Baker

Secretary:           L. “Willie” Nelson                  Treasurer:          Paul Nelson

Chaplain:            Dick Topness                         Sergeant at Arms:   Mitch Halloran

Events Coord:       Sheryl Baker- ABSENT      Quartermaster:      Pete Gould- ABSENT

Historian/Web:       Paul Nelson                      Membership Coord:   Pete Gould- ABSENT

Road Captain:        Paul Nelson                       Asst Road Captain:  Willie Nelson

Single Strikethrough= EXCUSED            Double Strikethrough= ABSENT

 

Total Membership present with Officers:   9

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 Marsland, Motion carried.

        

Treasurers Report: Checking/Operations Account:  $0000.06

                   ($2000 paid for to post for HVAC in Office, $100 for CVMA DVA   

                    Ride, +$341 in Dues and others, 911 50/50 $291)    

                   Down Riders Account:  $000.31      

                   Cash Box :  $500  

 

Motion to Accept the Treasurers report by Dave Marsland, seconded by Mitch Halloran Motion Carries.

 

Membership Report:   _ members, _  _ Paid to date  Not Given

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

 

N/A

                        School House

 

Paul Hill- No Show. Stand in- Paul Nelson- Winter weather is approaching. In

                that, watch for wet oily roads, wet leaves slick shaded spots, increase

                following distances and go easier in turns

 

October- Mitch Halloran

                                 Old Business

A: Dave Garrett- Yellow Reflective ALR Arm Bands are on back order.

 

B: Sheryl Baker- Looking at the purchase of chapter challenge coins. Emblem

   sales have been contacted and to have a specific back image, they will need

   the artwork. Looking at using the image from the “149 first chapter” patch.

   Tabled until September. Sheryl talked with Bellingham and they have a

   supplier that has permission form National that makes their coins. More to

   follow.

 

                                 New Business

 

A: 2024 911 Run is typically held the weekend following Labor Day, this is also

   the first Saturday of the month and as such Steak Night. This is E-Boards

   month and since most of the members are riders, will ask S.A.L.’s to swap

   months. Plan is for 149 to plan and lead as a poker run and retain proceeds

   from that, and Post 7 to make arrangements for post run events and retain

   monies from that. Looking at a possible West to East route also for 2024

 

 

                                Runs & Events

 

A: Sep 24- 2023 Oyster Run in Anacortes, WA.

 

B: FYI- Neptune’s Bastards hold a run for Gold Star Families. More to follow for

   2024

 

C: FYI- ABATE Spring Opener for 2024 something to look at a possible attendance

 

 

 

                              Good of the Order

 

A: Would like to see more riders in attendance for the General Membership

   meeting.

 

B: AD Baker- Need to schedule the 2024 Dust Your Putt Run for the VMCOC meeting.

    Primary Date is 4/27/24 secondary date is 4/20/24

 

C: Received and read a thank you card from the Hombres MC for our participation

    in the “Pound the Sound Run”
 

D: Director Garrett wanted to thank all who participated in the 911 Ride this

   year. Numerous comments about the route were expressed as to the liking of

   the route. And a BZ to Dale Rauch form Bellingham in his planning.

 

E: Talk that the Winthrop Post is attempting to reopen and a possible ALR State

    Campout to take place.

 

F: 2024 ALR State Rally will be held in Amboy Dates TBD, 2025 Snohomish is vying

    for, 2026 Wenatchee is vying for

 

G: AD Baker- Thank you to Dick Topness for selling some of the windshields the

    chapter has, and a thank you to Dick and Carol Topness for assistance in

    helping with the 911 meal service and clean up, and Sean Grey for selling the

   50/50 tickets for the 911 run.

 

H: Riders have the October Steak Night- Need people to assist.

 

I: The Chapter Christmas Pary will be held December 9th at the post. White

   Elephant gift exchange not to exceed $25. More to follow.  With that, it will

   be chapter elections, the officers are starting to get tired, think about

   nominations for the 2024 Chapter year.

 

                                   Conclusion

 

A: Benediction given by Chaplain Topness

 

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

   seconded by Dick Topness, carried, meeting adjourned at 1847

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson_,

           

 L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary

Date:    August 08, 2023             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: Rick Baker

Secretary:           L. “Willie” Nelson  Treasurer:          Paul Nelson

Chaplain:            Dick Topness        Sergeant at Arms:   Mitch Halloran

Events Coord:       Sheryl Baker        Quartermaster:      Pete Gould

Historian/Web:       Paul Nelson         Membership Coord:   Pete Gould

Road Captain:        Paul Nelson         Asst Road Captain:  Willie Nelson

ITALICS= EXCUSED            Double Strikethrough= ABSENT

 

Total Membership present with Officers:   7

New Members:   2 Gina Gray, Returning member Dwayne Yocum               

              Guests:   0                     

 

Invocation: Invocation given by Chaplain Topness

 

Reports

 

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

         by Pete Gould, seconded by Dave Marsland, Motion carried.

        

Treasurers Report: Checking/Operations Account:  $0000.06

                   ($1000 earmarked for donation to post for HVAC in Office

                    $100 for CVMA DVA Ride)    

                   Down Riders Account:  $000.27      

                   Cash Box :  $500  

 

Motion to Accept the Treasurers report by Dave Marsland, seconded by Mitch Halloran Motion Carries.

 

Membership Report: _27_ members, _25_ Paid to date

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

 

N/A

                        School House

 

Paul Hill- No Show

 

August- Paul Hill

                                 Old Business

A: Dave Garrett- Persons designated as Road Guards will wear the Yellow

   Reflective ALR Arm Bands. Bands are on back order.

 

B: Sheryl Baker- Looking at the purchase of chapter challenge coins. Emblem

   sales have been contacted and to have a specific back image, they will need

   the artwork. Looking at using the image from the “149 first chapter” patch.

   Tabled until September

 

C:

                                 New Business

 

A: NONE

 

 

Runs & Events

 

A: 2023 911 Run will go from Bellingham to Bremerton. Dale Rauch is the RC and

   is planning the route and stops.

 

B: Western ALR ROMP will be in Tombstone, AZ Sep 14-17

 

C: Aug 12 Hombres Ride Starts t Silverdale HD ends at the Post

 

D: Aug 12- CVMA Run- Starts at the Garage. Ends at Mclouds. Reg at 8:30, KSU 10

 

E: Aug26- CVI Chapter 11- Bikes and Hot Rod Run. Starts at Camp Union ending at

   Hi-Tide. Reg 9:30 KSU 10:30 Dinner included

 

 

 

                              Good of the Order

 

A: Would like to see more riders in attendance for the General Membership

   meeting. Please come and support, it’s good to see more riders attending the

   general Membership meeting

 

B: For 911 Run. Meet at the post at 11AM, leaving at 11:30 to catch the ferry on

   Friday Sep 9. 

   Second group meet at the post at 5 PM and leaving at 5:30PM

 

                                   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 1822

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson_,

           

 L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary

Date:    July 11, 2023        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: Rick Baker

Secretary:           L. “Willie” Nelson  Treasurer:          Paul Nelson

Chaplain:            Dick Topness        Sergeant at Arms:   Mitch Halloran

Events Coord:       Sheryl Baker        Quartermaster:      Pete Gould

Historian/Web:       Paul Nelson         Membership Coord:   Pete Gould

Road Captain:        Paul Nelson         Asst Road Captain:  Willie Nelson

Italicized= EXCUSED            Double Strikethrough= ABSENT

 

Total Membership present with Officers:   8

                                             New Members:   0               

                                                           Guests:   0                     

 

Invocation:  No Invocation given

 

Reports

 

Minutes: Motion to accept the minutes from the previous month made

         by Dave Marsland, seconded by Paul Nelson, Motion carried.

        

Treasurers Report: Checking/Operations Account:  $000.00

                   ($1000 earmarked for donation to post for HVAC in Office

                    $100 for CVMA DVA Ride)    

                   Down Riders Account:  $000.00      

                   Cash Box :  $500  

 

Motion to Accept the Treasurers report by Sheryl Baker, seconded by Dave

Marsland Motion Carries.

 

Membership Report: No report given

 

                Statements from Guests/New Members

 

N/A

                        School House

 

Paul Nelson- Summer Riding- Important factors are to stay hydrated (Water,

   Gatorade, power water, etc.), not alcohol. Ride smart as continue to wear

   proper gear long pants long sleeves over the ankle boots and of course your

   helmet. Keep your bike maintained as well. Sheryl Baker noted that a new

   helmet out is a gel lined helmet. One displayed over the weekend was by

   Kirsh. The Gel insert can be removed, put in a cooler or fridge for cooling.

 

August- Paul Hill

                                 Old Business

A: Dave Garrett- Persons designated as Road Guards will wear the Yellow

   Reflective ALR Arm Bands. Bands are on back order.

 

B: Sheryl Baker- Looking at the purchase of chapter challenge coins. Emblem

   sales have been contacted and to have a specific back image, they will need

   the artwork. Looking at using the image from the “149 first chapter” patch.

 

C: Ride this Saturday 7/15 for the chapter. Meet at the post at NOON for a

   Mystery Ride. AD Baker is kicking around a couple of Ideas. Following the

   ride, there will be a Burger Burn at the post.

 

                                 New Business

 

A: AD Baker- Since there already is $1k earmarked from our funds for the HVAC in

   the office, and with the large amount in the fund and having no expenses, per

   se, motion to mark another $1k towards the HVAC, seconded by Sheryl Baker.

   Following discussion, monies from the burger burn and tips would also go

   towards this amount. Hand vote, 6 aye, 0 Nay, 1 Abstain.

 

B. AD Baker- Doc Luvs Kids Back pack fund raiser. Last year was $250, motion by

   AD Baker to donate $250 to Doc Luvs Kids for back packs, seconded by Sean

   Grey, Hand vote 7 Aye, 0 Nay

 

 

Runs & Events

 

A: 2023 Sturgis Rally is August 6-13,.

 

B: 2023 911 Run will go from Bellingham to Bremerton. Dale Rauch is the RC and

   is planning the route and stops. Shirts are available with the same design as

   last year but in blue. Need to let Kim Hammond in Bellingham know BEFORE JULY

   14.

 

C: Western ALR ROMP will be in Tombstone, AZ Sep 14-17

 

D: Jul 15- Veterans Alliance is holding their run starting at the Brass Lantern

   in Tacoma, Reg is $10 starting at 9AM

 

E: July 29- CVA is holding their DVA run. Starts at the High Tide in Port

   Orchard. Reg 9:30 KSU 11am. Meet up at the post at 9:15AM

 

F: July 30- 1-3 PM, Pints for Vets, Lat Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery. 525 Pine RD.

   Monies donated through sales will go to help local veterans

 

G: August 5- 5th Annual Cheesecake Run in memory of Robert Boyles, Meet sat Post

   7 in Bellingham at 8AM

 

 

                              Good of the Order

 

A: On Fridays the post does King of Clubs. Meals are being cooked and sold

   during this time. If you would like to do the cooking, contact Chrissy the

   Lounge Manager.

 

B: Would like to see more riders in attendance for the General Membership

   meeting. Please come and support, it’s good to see more riders attending the

   general Membership meeting

 

C: AD Baker receives an Email from CVI POC “Trouble” that a CVI affiliated

   retired SCPO was killed in a motorcycle accident. They are asking for a

   donation for the family. Motion by AD Baker to donate $100 from the DRFC was

   seconded by Steve Agee, Hand vote, 6 Aye, 1 Nay

 

D: CDR Marsland- on Sept 12, the Hombres are holding their Veterans Alliance

   Ride Starting at Destination Harley. Bike4s out at noon and end at the post.

 

                                   Conclusion

 

A: No Benediction given

 

B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Sean Grey was

   seconded by Dave Marsland, carried, meeting adjourned at 1850

 

Respectfully submitted:  L. “Willie” Nelson_,

           

 L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary

 

 

 

 

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