Albert C. Kean Post 149 Executive Board Minutes

 

Meeting Date   July 01, 2025                                         Time:   1730    .             

Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, F- Fill In, V = Vacant)

 

Commander- Dave Marsland-P                                                       1st Vice Commander- Dr E. Lee Felder-E

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2nd Vice Commander- VACANT/Dave Booth-A/E                          Finance Officer- Rick Baker/Carl Johnson- P/P

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Jr. Past Commander- Dave Garrett-A               

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Member at Large (2027)- Willie Nelson- P                                      Member at Large (2027)- Paul Nelson- P

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Member at Large (2025)- Jon Wright/ Mason Keller- A/E             Member at Large (2025)- Ernie Williams- P

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Member at Large (2026)- Dave Riley- P                                          Member at Large (2026)- Dana Bolte- P

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Total Voting Members Present    7   (7 Minimum)     

            

Guest(s)  

NONE

 

Guest Statements

N/A

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Minutes from the previous meeting were read, motion to accept the reading of minutes made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, motion carried

 

Finance Report:

Finance Report was read, motion to accept was made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, motion carried.

One CD is up for Maturity, roll over and keep. Question raised if cashed out, what taxes would have to be paid?

There is a noticeable downward trend in sales for the post in sales and pull tabs.

Possibility of opening Sunday utilizing a volunteer bartender. Still more to follow

 

Old/New Business:

1. Adjudication of donation funds from the Estate of past member to be discussed when received. Still Waiting, family member is in charge dispersing funds. Still no updates at this time.

2. With QuickBooks going to $1400 annual subscription, looking at the purchase of a stand-alone system that is compatible with our current accountant. Quicken is compatible and researching, this way there would be a lesser data input fee at the end of the year for accounting. Waiting on information as to a compatible system from the accountant.

3. Replacement of the front window, waiting on bid from Sound Glass for window, preliminary $4080, Keri Williams has contacted another glass repair and waiting to see if Jarvis can board it up, will need estimate. Calling an Emergency board meeting on July 15, at 5:30 for determination.

4. Looking at a possible mural painting for the front of the building, would need to buy the paint and pay the artist. This is for a future thought.

 

 

Good of the Legion:

1. Pushing membership and renewals as well as hall rentals, participation at the post. New Membership year starts July 1st.

2. The Post will be CLOSED on July 4th

3. Steak night in July will be on July 12. Auxiliary is hosting

4. Sep 20- Randy Heating/Cooling is having an open house for his customers. Legion will grill the burgers and use as a membership drive. Remaining food will go to the post for future use.

5. There is now a slot machine in the lounge from Sound Music. Proceeds are shared with the post

6. September 8 or 9, the Vietnam Traveling Healing wall will be in Port Townsend. There will be an escort Tacoma to PT, more to follow.

7. Post Picnic is at the Bremerton Elks on Aug 30 see Dave Booth and Chrissy to help and Gary Reed for camping.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson, seconded by  Ernie Williams, meeting adjourned at 1820 .

  

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                     H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                                Commander

 

 

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Meeting Date   June 03, 2025                                                           Time:   1733 

        

Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, F- Fill In, V = Vacant)

 

Commander- Dave Marsland-P                          1st Vice Commander- Dr E. Lee Felder-E

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2nd Vice Commander- VACANT                          Finance Officer- Rick Baker- P

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Jr. Past Commander- Dave Garrett-E               

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Member at Large (2027)- Willie Nelson- P        Member at Large (2027)- Paul Nelson- P

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Member at Large (2025)- Jon Wright- A             Member at Large (2025)- Ernie Williams- P

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Member at Large (2026)- Dave Riley- P             Member at Large (2026)- Dana Bolte- A

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Total Voting Members Present   5    (7 Minimum)            

     

Guest(s)  

None

 

Guest Statements

N/A

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Minutes from the previous meeting were read, motion to accept the reading of minutes made by  Paul Nelson , seconded by   Dave Riley , motion carried

 

Finance Report:

Finance Report was read, motion to accept was made by  Dave Riley, seconded by Paul Nelson , motion carried.

 

Old/New Business:

1. Adjudication of donation funds from the Estate of past member to be discussed when received. Still Waiting, family member is in charge dispersing funds. No updates at this time.

2. With QuickBooks going to $1400 annual subscription, looking at the purchase of a stand-alone system that is compatible with our current accountant. This way there would be a lesser data input fee at the end of the year for accounting. Waiting on information as to a compatible system from the accountant. Still waiting

 

 

Good of the Legion:

1. Pushing membership and renewals as well as hall rentals, participation at the post.

2. Friday June 6, Post will close for a private Party at 8PM

3. Steak Night June 7 is hosted by the Riders,

4. Sunday June 8, a Cancer fundraiser for Kellie “Rae Rae” Archuletta at the post Noon – 4PM.

5. The Post will be CLOSED on July 4th

6. Steak night in July will be on July 12. Auxiliary is hosting

7. Sep 20- Randy Heating/Cooling is having an open house for his customers. Legion will grill the burgers and use as a membership drive. Remaining food will go to the post for future use.

8. There is now a slot machine in the lounge from Sound Music. Proceeds are shared with the post

9. September 8 or 9, the Vietnam Traveling Healing wall will be in Port Townsend. There will be an escort for this, more to follow.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson , seconded by   Ernie Williams , meeting adjourned at 1753 .

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                     H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                                Commander

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Meeting Date   May 06, 2025                                                           Time:   1733 .             

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Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, F- Fill In, V = Vacant)

 

Commander- Dave Marsland-P                          1st Vice Commander- Dr E. Lee Felder-E

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2nd Vice Commander- VACANT            Finance Officer- Rick Baker- P

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Jr. Past Commander- Dave Garrett- P                

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Member at Large (2027)- Willie Nelson- P        Member at Large (2027)- Paul Nelson- E

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Member at Large (2025)- Jon Wright- A             Member at Large (2025)- Ernie Williams- A

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Member at Large (2026)- Dave Riley- P             Member at Large (2026)- Dana Bolte- A

 

Total Voting Members Present   5   (7 Minimum)    

              

Guest(s)  

None

 

Guest Statements

N/A

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Minutes from the previous meeting were read, motion to accept the reading of minutes made by  Dave Garrett , seconded by   Dave Riley , motion carried

 

Finance Report:

Finance Report was read, motion to accept was made by   Dave Garrett ,  seconded by  Dave Riley , motion carried. Profit and Loss statement was circulated for dissemination.

 

Old/New Business:

1. Adjudication of donation funds from the Estate of past member to be discussed when received. Still Waiting, family member is in charge dispersing funds. No updates at this time

 

Good of the Legion:

1. We need to really start pushing membership and renewals as well as hall rentals, participation at the post.

2. Correspondence from Elite Advertising has placed an advertising TV in the same sense as the Hometown Heroes TV. System installed, contract has been issued, reviewed and signed for a year.

3. CDR Marsland- The grill was beyond repair and has been replaced through donations from members.

4. Sep 20- Randy Heating/Cooling is having an open house for his customers. Legion will grill the burgers and use as a membership drive. Remaining food will go to the post for future use.

5. Steak night in July will be on July 12. Auxiliary is hosting.

6. Flyer for Veterans Golf Tournament in August at American Lake, flyer and email forwarded to the Elite Advertising for display.

7. With QuickBooks going to $1400 annual subscription, looking at the purchase of a stand-alone system that is compatible with our current accountant. This way there would be a lesser data input fee at the end of the year for accounting. Waiting on information as to a compatible system from the accountant.

8. With the generous outpouring from the fundraiser for Driller, another member is asking if they can hold one here for a cancer patient in financial need also following the same guidelines. Member has been in contact with Chrissy.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by   Rick Baker   seconded by    Dave Riley   meeting adjourned at 1801 .

 

 

 

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                     H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                                Commander

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Meeting Date   April 01, 2025                                                           Time:   1731    .             

Roll Call of Officers: (P = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, L = Late, F- Fill In, V = Vacant)

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Commander- Dave Marsland-P                          1st Vice Commander- Dr E. Lee Felder-E

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2nd Vice Commander- Cailin Goldey- A            Finance Officer- Rick Baker- P

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Jr. Past Commander- Dave Garrett- P                

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Member at Large (2027)- Willie Nelson- P        Member at Large (2027)- Paul Nelson- P

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Member at Large (2025)- Jon Wright- A             Member at Large (2025)- Ernie Williams- E

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Member at Large (2026)- Dave Riley- P             Member at Large (2026)- Dana Bolte- P

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Total Voting Members Present     7    (7 Minimum)          

        

Guest(s)  

None

 

Guest Statements

N/A

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Minutes from the previous meeting were read, motion to accept the reading of minutes made by   Dave Garrett  , seconded by    Paul Nelson   , motion carried

  

Finance Report:

Finance Report was read, motion to accept was made by   Paul Nelson    seconded by  Dave Garrett  , motion carried. Discussion on the cost of Comcast, and reduction

 

Old/New Business:

1. Adjudication of donation funds from the Estate of past member to be discussed when received. Still Waiting, Brother is in charge dispersing funds

 

Good of the Legion:

1. We need to really start pushing membership and renewals as well as hall rentals,

2. Correspondence from Burr Cotta of Polaris Principles for medical items authorized by VA. No further contact has been achieved following questions that were sent.

3. Correspondence from Elite Advertising as to placing an advertising TV in the same sense as the Hometown Heroes TV.  Adjutant to contact and have them come and see if it is even feasible to place the system here.

4. April 13- There will be a fund raiser at the post for Driller, In that, other people are going to help out with cooking on Thursday’s and Friday’s,

5. Apr 5 is Steak Night, SONs are hosting

6. CDR Marsland- The grill is almost beyond repair and will need to be replaced in the near future

7. Sep 20- Randy'sHeating/Cooling is having an open house for his customers. He has asked if the Legion can grill the burgers and use as a membership drive. Remaining food will go to the post for future use.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by   Dave Riley    seconded by    Paul Nelson    meeting adjourned at 1804      .

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                     H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                                Commander

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