Meeting called to order at 3:02PM: Total present: 55 (52 members and 3 guests).
Special Presentation: SAL Department Finance Officer, Don Culver, presented Anna Perkins with a hand-made Patriotic quilt she won while supporting the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
New Members: Flint McPeak, Brad Modlin, Matthew Schmidt, Robert Seamster, Harold Ward, & Jan Bauer.
Minutes: Motion made to suspend reading of July minutes. Motion carried. Minutes posted for review.
Financial Report: Monika Barshney read the financial report. Financial report accepted as written.
Historian Report: 24 activities (12 funerals, 7 homecomings, 1 send off, and 4 miscellaneous).
Fundraising Committee Chairperson: No report given. Asonjia Stewart is on her way to Winter Park.
Veteran’s Coordinator Corner:
- Terry Houck discussed VA Christmas Banana Run and gift ideas. Final decision will be made at our September meeting. Motion made by John Wilson to obligate $500.00 of general fund monies to VA Christmas Fund. Motion carried. Also encouraged donating magazines any time.
- Outlined selection criteria for ALR Scholarship, topics for written essay, options for allocating monies, and additional committee work to be done.
- Advised of Mulvane’s “Toys for Food” drive on October 17. Date conflicts with Troop Support Ride/Christmas in a Box. Will coordinate a possible alternate date.
- Briefed on PGR patch and wearing it in Oklahoma.
Commander’s Corner:
- Presented John Wilson a certificate of appreciation for his work on Veterans Memorial Park. Also had a certificate for Linda Kirby; accepted by Dennis Scuffham. Dennis received his certificate at the Legion meeting.
- Solicited help for Old Settler’s Day and briefed on parade and Post activities.
Co-Director’s Corner:
- Read letter from Barb Kierzek concerning Big Dog’s daily routine. You can drop them a line via email at rkierzek_09@roadrunner.com .
- Presented three requests for assistance received via email. Discussed each and approved the expenditure of $500.00 for Deb (Giggles) Steele and readdress later as needs arise. The other two cases were not approved at this time.
Director’s Corner and Old Business:
- Doug Lehman gave membership statistics - 198 members; 2 deployed (Nate Mesta &Charlie Nguyen).
- Had Ron Vangas update everyone on Operation Troop Care and Adopt a Highway.
- Highlighted upcoming events: Old Settler’s Day Parade, ALR State Rally, Florence Labor Day Parade, Veterans Appreciation and Fun Day, and ALR Road Guard Training and Safety Class.
- Advised that we still needed a volunteer to be the Historian for the remainder of 2009.
New Business/Discussion Items:
- Rick Johnson advised that Jerry Allen had brought up the idea of creating an ALR 136 patch. Rick had several examples. Membership discussed artwork and approved red and black color scheme. Letter size and final artwork will be presented at our September meeting.
- Jim Finneran and six volunteers demonstrated how to fold the American Flag. Additional training will be scheduled in the future. If interested, contact Doug at dlehman4@cox.net
- Pat Thacker advised that Autozone had new twist flag pole brackets.
Tuesday Rides: (Meet at the Post at 6:00PM, depart at 6:30PM)
- August 11 – Cy’s Place, 425 N. Commercial, Sedgwick – Tony Beavers
- August 18 – Cheddar’s, 11711 E. 13th Street, Wichita – Pat Thacker
- August 25 – Larry Buds Sports Bar & Grill, 2120 N. Woodlawn, Wichita - Terri Lehman
- September 1 – Post 10, 15 W. 10th Street, Winfield – Doug Lehman
- September 8 – AJ Sports Grill, 3232 N. Rock Road, Wichita – Greg Bauer
- September 15 – Side Pockets, 600 S. Tyler, Wichita – Pat Thacker
50/50: Collected $114.00. Half ($57.00) won by Ron Vangas and donated to the VA Christmas Fund.
Meeting adjourned: 5:35PM
Next Meeting: Sunday, September 13, 3:00PM
Doug (Grey Eagle) Lehman
SADDLEBAGS CAN NEVER HOLD EVERYTHING YOU WANT,
BUT THEY CAN HOLD EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
Special Presentation: SAL Department Finance Officer, Don Culver, presented Anna Perkins with a hand-made Patriotic quilt she won while supporting the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
New Members: Flint McPeak, Brad Modlin, Matthew Schmidt, Robert Seamster, Harold Ward, & Jan Bauer.
Minutes: Motion made to suspend reading of July minutes. Motion carried. Minutes posted for review.
Financial Report: Monika Barshney read the financial report. Financial report accepted as written.
Historian Report: 24 activities (12 funerals, 7 homecomings, 1 send off, and 4 miscellaneous).
Fundraising Committee Chairperson: No report given. Asonjia Stewart is on her way to Winter Park.
Veteran’s Coordinator Corner:
- Terry Houck discussed VA Christmas Banana Run and gift ideas. Final decision will be made at our September meeting. Motion made by John Wilson to obligate $500.00 of general fund monies to VA Christmas Fund. Motion carried. Also encouraged donating magazines any time.
- Outlined selection criteria for ALR Scholarship, topics for written essay, options for allocating monies, and additional committee work to be done.
- Advised of Mulvane’s “Toys for Food” drive on October 17. Date conflicts with Troop Support Ride/Christmas in a Box. Will coordinate a possible alternate date.
- Briefed on PGR patch and wearing it in Oklahoma.
Commander’s Corner:
- Presented John Wilson a certificate of appreciation for his work on Veterans Memorial Park. Also had a certificate for Linda Kirby; accepted by Dennis Scuffham. Dennis received his certificate at the Legion meeting.
- Solicited help for Old Settler’s Day and briefed on parade and Post activities.
Co-Director’s Corner:
- Read letter from Barb Kierzek concerning Big Dog’s daily routine. You can drop them a line via email at rkierzek_09@roadrunner.com .
- Presented three requests for assistance received via email. Discussed each and approved the expenditure of $500.00 for Deb (Giggles) Steele and readdress later as needs arise. The other two cases were not approved at this time.
Director’s Corner and Old Business:
- Doug Lehman gave membership statistics - 198 members; 2 deployed (Nate Mesta &Charlie Nguyen).
- Had Ron Vangas update everyone on Operation Troop Care and Adopt a Highway.
- Highlighted upcoming events: Old Settler’s Day Parade, ALR State Rally, Florence Labor Day Parade, Veterans Appreciation and Fun Day, and ALR Road Guard Training and Safety Class.
- Advised that we still needed a volunteer to be the Historian for the remainder of 2009.
New Business/Discussion Items:
- Rick Johnson advised that Jerry Allen had brought up the idea of creating an ALR 136 patch. Rick had several examples. Membership discussed artwork and approved red and black color scheme. Letter size and final artwork will be presented at our September meeting.
- Jim Finneran and six volunteers demonstrated how to fold the American Flag. Additional training will be scheduled in the future. If interested, contact Doug at dlehman4@cox.net
- Pat Thacker advised that Autozone had new twist flag pole brackets.
Tuesday Rides: (Meet at the Post at 6:00PM, depart at 6:30PM)
- August 11 – Cy’s Place, 425 N. Commercial, Sedgwick – Tony Beavers
- August 18 – Cheddar’s, 11711 E. 13th Street, Wichita – Pat Thacker
- August 25 – Larry Buds Sports Bar & Grill, 2120 N. Woodlawn, Wichita - Terri Lehman
- September 1 – Post 10, 15 W. 10th Street, Winfield – Doug Lehman
- September 8 – AJ Sports Grill, 3232 N. Rock Road, Wichita – Greg Bauer
- September 15 – Side Pockets, 600 S. Tyler, Wichita – Pat Thacker
50/50: Collected $114.00. Half ($57.00) won by Ron Vangas and donated to the VA Christmas Fund.
Meeting adjourned: 5:35PM
Next Meeting: Sunday, September 13, 3:00PM
Doug (Grey Eagle) Lehman
SADDLEBAGS CAN NEVER HOLD EVERYTHING YOU WANT,
BUT THEY CAN HOLD EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
