Date: March 11, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM
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 - E
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
Total Membership present with Officers: 9
New Members: 0
Guests: 0
Invocation: Not Given
Reports
Minutes: Motion to accept the reading of the minutes from the previous month
made by Dave Marsland, seconded by Paul Nelson . Motion carried.
Treasurers Report:
Checking/Operations Account: $ .47
Down Riders Account: $ .44
Cash Box : $500
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report Made by Dave Marsland , Seconded by
Pete Gould - Motion carries
Membership Report: 26 Members, 18 paid to date, Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by Dave Marsland , Seconded by Paul Nelson -Motion Carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
NONE
School House
Rick Baker- A video presentation as to coordinating and making it through
hairpin curves and elevations. When approaching the turn, look through the
turn and look up or down the hill as applicable. Watch for oncoming traffic,
if you need to stop in the turn, make sure to lean and put your foot down to
the uphill side of the bike.
April- Rick Becker
Old Business
A: Date for the “Dust Your Putt” Run will be May 3. Route is in the planning
stage and will be a 50/50 drawing, Hi/Lo Dice Run
B: The chapter has lost its IRS Tax Exempt status. Per the post accountant, it
would be best that the riders be absorbed into the post accounts for this
purpose. There will be an annual report to the Post Finance Officer as to the
chapter intake and expenditures due in July. From the previous month, Vote to
accept, 8 Aye. O Nay
C: ALR Christmas Party was looking at perhaps Dec 13, Consensus is that to help
out the post by opening up dates for hall rentals, the Riders will hold their
“Holiday Party” on January 10, 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: None
Runs & Events
A: MAR 16- CMA will hold an ice cream Social at Harper Church from 2-4 PM
B: MAR 15- Pints for Vets at the “Keg and I” I, Chimacum 1-5 PM
C: MAR 15= Post is hosting a ST Paddy’s Day event, See post facebook page for
info
D: MAR 22-Post 149 Auxiliary a Luau with Pulled Pork or Huli Huli Chicken. Cost
is $30 and is a pre-registration. Proceeds will go for the purchase of an AED
for the post and the remainder to go to BLDG 10 at Retsil
E: MAR 23- Abate Swap Meet inn Monroe
F: MAY 1- Alaska Air Lines tribute escort ride form Seattle to Redding, CA. Info
on the Riders facebook Page
G: May 24- Possible Run to Tahoma, currently there are no sets of cremains to
transport
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: Planning stages are happening with Joel Gibson JR and Britney for their
planned run to benefit the community. This will be August 16, Plans are to
start at the post, with stops and pick up riders along the way and ending at
Camp Union for a concert. There will be raffles planned, a possible beer
garden, and more. Costs are looking at $20 rider and $30 with passenger.
Further planning is in the works. Still waiting for updates.
E: Looking at the Riders do the cooking one Friday for the King of Clubs dinner.
Date is still TBD
F: Another Riders Social night is planned for Apr 19, Sheryl will be making
“Valley Tavern Burgers” for $12. Entertainment that was planned is not
available
G: 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.
H: There will be a fund raiser here at the post on April 13 for Driller for his
treatments. 1-7PM
Conclusion
A: No Benediction given.
B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Paul Nelson
was seconded by Rick Becker, carried, meeting adjourned at 1900.
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson_,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary
Date: February 11, 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 - P Assistant Director: Mitch Halloran - P
Secretary: L. “Willie” Nelson - P Treasurer: Paul Nelson - P
Chaplain: Dick Topness - E 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: 0
Guests: 3 Kimmy Kruzner, Joel and Britney Gibson
Invocation: Not Given
Reports
Minutes: Motion to accept the reading of the minutes from the previous month
made by Paul Nelson by Pete Gould . Motion carried.
Treasurers Report:
Checking/Operations Account: $ ----.24
Down Riders Account: $ ---.43
Cash Box : $500
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report Made by Pete Gould, Seconded by Rick Baker - Motion carries
Membership Report: 26 Members, 18 paid to date, Motion to Accept the Membership Report, made by Paul Nelson , Seconded by Rick Baker -Motion Carries
Statements from Guests/New Members
School House
Rick Becker- Safe Winter Riding- Dress for the weather, dress in layers, use
heated clothing, heated gloves or heated hand grips to keep hands warm for
dexterity. Check tire pressure and wear, watch for wet roads, sand or pea
gravel and foliage. Reduce speeds and increase following distances. Use anti
fog items or an anti-fog visor insert
January- Rick Baker
Old Business
A: The chapter purchased a new paper shredder for the office.
B: Date for the “Dust Your Putt” Run will be May 3
C: The Rider Social that happened on February 8, there was pizza purchased. A
motion by Sheryl Baker that the chapter re-imburse for the cost of the pizza
($89.74) was seconded by Sean Gray, 10 Aye, 0 Nay, 1 Abstain
New Business
A: The chapter has lost its IRS Tax Exempt status, there is a couple of options
for this. 1 the chapter re-apply for the status, and the other is for the
chapter to fall under the post and be absorbed in that manner. The Post
Finance Officer will contact the accountant to discuss which is the better
way. A motion by Sheryl Baker that the chapter pay for any charges incurred
from this meeting was seconded by Dave Marsland, 11 Aye, 0 Nay
B: ALR Christmas Party was looking at perhaps Dec 13, however this is in
conflict with other events for that evening, this has been tabled for now and
will be brought up to happen possible on Dec 27,
Runs & Events
A: FEB 22- Pints for Vets at Ridgeline brewing 1-5 PM
B: MAR 22-Post 149 Auxiliary a Luau with Pulled Pork or Huli Huli Chicken. Cost
is $30 and is a pre-registration. Proceeds will go for the purchase of an AED
for the post and the remainder to go to BLDG 10 at Retsil
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
D: Planning stages are happening with Joel Gibson JR and Britney for their
planned run to benefit the community. This will be August 16, Plans are to
start at the post, with stops and pick up riders along the way and ending at
Camp Union for a concert. There will be raffles planned, a possible beer
garden, and more. Costs are looking at $20 rider and $30 with passenger.
Further planning is in the works.
E: Thank you to all who helped out with the last Rider Steak Night.
Conclusion
A: No Benediction given.
B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Mitch Halloran
was seconded by Rick Becker, carried, meeting adjourned at 1917.
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson_,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary
Date: January 14, 2025
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-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- E
Historian/Web: Paul Nelson- P Membership Coord: Pete Gould- E
Road Captain: Paul Nelson- P Asst Road Captain: Willie Nelson- P
Total Membership present with Officers: 10
New Members: 0
Guests:
Invocation: Given by Chaplain Topness
Reports
Minutes: Motion to Accept the reading of the minutes from the previous month
made by Sean Gray by Paul Nelson . Motion carried.
Treasurers Report:
Checking/Operations Account: $ .22
Down Riders Account: $ .41
Cash Box : $500
Motion to Accept the Treasurers report for Dec 24 and Jan 25 Made by Sean Gray , Seconded by Dick Topness - Motion carries
Membership Report: No Report Given
Statements from Guests/New Members
N/A
School House
Rick Baker- History of the ALR. Beginning in Garden City, MI Post 369 in 1991
with 4 members. After establishing through their department, there were 19
other interested members. Since that time, the ALR has grown to over 110,000
members and in over 55 Departments. ALR 149 originally started in November
2001 at Post 68 with 6 Charter members, and they moved to Post 149 in late
2002 or early 2003.
February- Rick Becker
Old Business
A: All the 2025 Chapter Officers were voted in to office at the December Legion
General membership meeting
B: From the January meeting, for planning purposes, $485.16 was paid out for the
chapter Christmas party for the meal. Thank you to Sheryl Baker and Larry
Phillips for the cooking and presentation of the meal
New Business
A: The post is in need of a new paper shredder in the office, one was found on
Amazon at $269 and a comparable one located at Staples for $10 more. A motion
by Dick Topness for the Chapter to buy the post a Shredder was seconded by
Sean Gray, 9 Aye, 0 Nay
B: Trying to determine the date for the “Dust Your Putt Run”
Runs & Events
A: CVI is having 2 Pints for Vets events, one will be at the Wigwam on January
25 form 1-5 PM and the second at Ridgeling Brewing on February 22 from 1-5PM
B: February 14, there will be a Valentine event at the post, 2 dinner seating
are planned and tickets are pre-sale for $25.
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: There will be a Riders Social Night at the post on February 8 at 6PM with
Pizza
D: Per the ALR Chapter Bylaws, for our purpose, this year the chapter needs to
gain more exposure and start riding in more parades.
E: February 1, Riders have the Steak Night
F: The Vietnam Traveling Wall will be in Port Townsend in September and post 26
is looking for help and escorting the wall. Possible that the wall escort
from Ellensburg to Port Townsend on September 9. More to follow
G: January the post will be showing the film documentary, “6 Tripple 8 “ about
the mail sorting during WWII
H: The WA Council of Veterans Clubs are looking at with eh Brothers in Arms to
host a Toy Drive for Bremerton Naval Hospital next Christmas
I: The ALR WA State Rally will be in Yelm August 22-24, Dry Camping is available
and the cost is $10 per rider
J: Post and Chapter 10 in Wenatchee wanted to thank the chapter for the plaque
that we sent for their contribution for Building 10.
Conclusion
A: Benediction given by Chaplain Topness
B: There being no further business, Motion to adjourn made by Sean Gray
was seconded by Paul Nelson , carried, meeting adjourned at 1854.
Respectfully submitted: L. “Willie” Nelson_,
L. “Willie” Nelson, Secretary