Albert C. Kean Post 149 Executive Board Minutes

 

Meeting Date   November 04, 2025                                                           Time:   1730    .             

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

 

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

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2nd Vice Commander- Dave Booth- P                                           Finance Officer- Carl Johnson- 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)- Mason Keller- P                                     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  10  (7 Minimum)         

         

Guest(s)  

None

 

Guest Statements

N/A

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting: Meeting led by Jr Past Commander Garrett

Minutes to waive the reading of the previous meeting by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Booth, motion carried

 

Finance Report:

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

Major expenses came due: A phone vote to cash the lesser amount CD was taken, aye was the consensus. Major bills are paid,

 

Old/New Business:

1. Replacement of front window, Dave Garrett will purchase the materials needed and with assistance of other members, will frame, fill in, insulate and rock it in. Looking at Nov 9, then will only need Jarvis for taping, texturing and painting.

2. Fire suppression tank hydro (Fire Solutions $1000) or a replacement tank. This is required by law per the Bremerton Fire Marshal. Resolution is estimate for replacement is close to &1900. Rick Baker is waiting on a second bid from a company out of Poulsbo. During the meeting, motion by Paul Nelson to go with the hydro was seconded by Dr. Lee Felder, Discussion was what if it fails, date of manufacture on the tank is 10/84. Last Hydro was in 23012.  9 Aye, 1 Nay,  

3. Audit Committee- Dana Bolte to Chair, co-auditor, Dave Riley, Need one more. Will begin with only 2 auditors and should be completed for presentation by Nov/Dec timeframe. Chair needs to talk with previous Finance Officer on a couple of issues.

 

Good of the Legion:

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

2. Steak night on December 6, Son’s are hosting.

3. Early Bird Dinner is scheduled for Nov 22 Planning and preparations are in progress. Cost of meat has risen. Veterans Day is November 11 and is the last day to get an Early Bord Stamp on your membership card.

4. Veterans Day burgers and fries will be available for all veteran’s and active duty. 5-7PM

5. Looking at possible use of going to Credit Cards through the POS system. There were a lot of questions that need to be answered before determination if going to or not. Lounge Manager will contact the POS rep to attend the Dec E-Board meeting.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Ernie Williams, meeting adjourned at 1810.

 

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                     H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                                Commander

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Meeting Date   October 07, 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-P

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2nd Vice Commander- Dave Booth- E                                           Finance Officer- Carl Johnson- 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)- Mason Keller- P                                     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  9  (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 Garrett, motion carried

 

Finance Report:

Finance Report was read, motion to accept was made by Paul Nelson, seconded by

Lee Felder, motion carried.

Major expenses are coming due in the next couple of months to include Property Tax\, Excise Tax, B&O Tax, WA Gambling Tax, Accountant payment, Fire Solutions and Insurance balloon payment.

The F.O. Will be going through and conduct a detailed account of finances,

 

Old/New Business:

1. Replacement of front window decision was to sheet rock it in by Jarvis with the assistance of the person responsible for the breakage. On a follow-up, Dave Garrett will purchase the materials needed and with assistance of other members, will frame, fill in, insulate and rock it in. Then will only need Jarvis for taping, texturing and painting.

2. Fire suppression tank hydro (Fire Solutions $1000) or a replacement tank. This is required by law per the Bremerton Fire Marshal. Waiting info from Fire Solutions

3. Audit Committee- Dana Bolte to Chair, co-auditor, Dave Riley, Need one more. Will begin with only 2 auditors and should be completed for presentation by October 13

 

Good of the Legion:

1. Pushing membership and renewals as well as hall rentals, participation at the post. Buddy Checks are in progress via the 1st and 2nd Vice Commanders.

2. Steak night on November 1, Auxiliary is hosting.

3. Early Bird Dinner is scheduled for Nov 22 and needs to be planned. Veterans Day is November 11 and is the last day to get an Early Bord Stamp on your membership card.

4. Commander Marsland- thank Rick and Sheryl Baker for their help for serving up the Nacho Bar and bartending

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Dave Riley, seconded by Lee Felder, meeting adjourned at 1802      .

 

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                     H. Dave Marsland

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​Meeting Date:   September 2, 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- Dave Booth- P                                           Finance Officer- Carl Johnson- 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)- Mason Keller- 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

 

Total Voting Members Present  8  (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 Riley, seconded by Paul Nelson, motion carried

 

Finance Report:

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

One CD renewed at 4%, 2nd is Due in March.

Opening Sunday Sept 7 for Football, Games will be Pot Luck Except for the Seahawk early Games. Commander will cook Breakfast.

 

Old/New Business:

1. Replacement of the front window, waiting on bid from Sound Glass for window, preliminary $4080, Keri Williams has contacted another glass ($2200+ breakage film for extra $) and estimate from Jarvis is $2800. Motion by Paul Nelson to have go with Jarvis to fill in and finish out, and person responsible will work with him to repair, Seconded by Dave Booth, Motion carries. Determination for the broken door is to take wood currently from window and place it over broken glass on the inside.

2. Fire suppression tank hydro (Fire Solutions $1000) or a replacement tank. This is required by law per the Bremerton Fire Marshal. Waiting info from Fire Solutions

3. Audit Committee- Dana Bolte to Chair, co-auditor, Dave Riley, Need one more

 

Good of the Legion:

1. Pushing membership and renewals as well as hall rentals, participation at the post. Buddy Checks are in progress via the 1st and 2nd Vice Commanders.

2. Steak night in July will be on September 6, E-Board is hosting. Need support

3. 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. Need to know who is going to man the membership table for this? Also, will need help with the kitchen, serving, and dishes. Need to have the parking lot available for members and be notated as

4. September 9 the Vietnam Traveling Healing wall will be in Port Townsend. There will be an escort from PT, ferry terminal to place of display. Meet at post 26 at 10AM for breakfast and meet the 12:00 ferry to escort

5. Carl Johnson wanted to thank Dave Booth for the fantastic job cooking at the picnic along with the BZ’s to Chrissy Huckabee and Dave Marsland for the planning and execution of it also.

 

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson, seconded by Dave Booth, meeting adjourned at 1821.

 

 

 

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   L. “Willie” Nelson                                                     H. Dave Marsland

           Adjutant                                                                Commander

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