Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 68 (64 members and 4 guests).
New Members: Kevin Bell, Angela McColm, Mark McKenna, and Dan Vickers.
Minutes: Motion to suspend reading of September minutes. Motion carried. Minutes posted.
Financial Report: Monika Barshney read the financial report. Financial report accepted as written.
Historian Report: 21 activities (9 funerals, 4 homecomings, 2 parades, and 6 miscellaneous which included our Veterans Appreciation and Fun Day, and the McConnell Family Mobility Line Escort.
Fundraising Committee Chairperson: Asonjia Stewart advised no fundraisers for the rest of 2009.
Veteran’s Coordinator Corner:
- Terry Houck briefed on VA Christmas Banana Run on December 6 ($500.00 worth of VA coupon books, hats, blankets, and Voices of McConnell).
- Updated on criteria for ALR Scholarship.
- ALR 136 patches unveiled. VIPs approved: Carol Houck, Barb Giovanni, and Betty Pulliam.
- Advised that Patriot Warriors Robert and Josie Delsi’s revised arrival date is May 12, 2010.
- Reviewed Patriot Guard missions for Spc Daniel Cox and Sgt Tyler Juden, and upcoming mission for Sgt Aaron Smith.
- Acknowledged Road Guards and presented Andy Webb with ride name patch “Wrong Way”
Co-Director’s Corner:
- Read thank you letter for our contribution to Legacy Scholarship Fund, attending funerals, and community events.
Director’s Corner and Old Business:
- Membership statistics - 210 members; 1 deployed, Trung (Charlie – Blacktop) Nguyen.
- Opened discussion for Christmas in a Box/Troop Support Ride itinerary - stage at our Post on Saturday, October 17, at 10:30AM, depart for Post 408 at 11:00AM.
- Had Ron Vangas update everyone on Operation Troop Care and Adopt a Highway. Christmas packages being sent to Charlie Nguyen and Eric Batman as part of Christmas in a Box. Clean-up day for Patriot Guard Highway (2 miles) will be October 31. Itinerary later.
- Reminded of Wreaths Across America at Winfield Cemetery on December 12. Itinerary later.
- Certificate of deposits or money market under consideration for some of our funds. Dennis Scuffham to discuss with Post Finance Officer, Dwane Stewart, and will advise on options.
- Summarized success of Mulvane Police Department’s Toys for Kids Poker Run. Motion made by Rick Johnson to contribute $500.00. Motion carried.
- 30th Annual Wichita Toy Run, Sunday, November 1. Itinerary later.
New Business/Discussion Items:
- Advised on special ride Saturday, November 14, to the Wounded Warrior Transition Battalion at Ft Riley to deliver items not able to be shipped to Iraq/Afghanistan. Need list of attendees.
- By-law committee to meet with ALR Officers. Any proposed changes will then be presented to the membership for approval at November or subsequent meeting.
- ALR 136 hat designs discussed. No action at this time.
- ALR 136 money clips offered by Diamond Dave Stewart. Handle directly with Dave.
- Upcoming events: ALR Post 4 Chili Cook Off, Saturday, October 24 (Ron Vangas and Diana Nelson - our entrants); Turkey Nut Fry and Catfish Chunks, Tuesday, October 27 (Tom Stoy to cook - this will be our Two-Wheel Tuesday at the Post).
- Discussed last month’s Steak Night. Motion made by Chuck Barshney to donate $180.00 profit to Post 10, Winfield for their hospitality and a thank you to Tom Stoy. Motion carried.
Tuesday Rides: (Meet at the Post at 6:00PM, depart at 6:30PM)
- October 20 - Hangar One, 5925 W. Kellogg, Wichita - Mary Green
- October 27 - Turkey Nut Fry/Catfish Chunks at Post 136, Mulvane - Doug Lehman
- November 3 - Paula’s Bar & Grill, 10510 W. Southwest Blvd, Wichita - Pat Thacker
- November 10 - Connie’s Mexico Café, 2227 N. Broadway, Wichita - Pat Thacker
- November 17 – Penalty Box, 7006 W. MacArthur Road, Wichita – Helen Lenagar
50/50: Collected $90.00. Half ($45.00) won by Patty Tafoya ($20.00 donated to Christmas Fund).
Meeting adjourned: 5:16PM
Next Meeting: Slipped one week to Sunday, November 18, 3:00PM
Doug (Grey Eagle) Lehman
WORK TO RIDE & RIDE TO WORK
New Members: Kevin Bell, Angela McColm, Mark McKenna, and Dan Vickers.
Minutes: Motion to suspend reading of September minutes. Motion carried. Minutes posted.
Financial Report: Monika Barshney read the financial report. Financial report accepted as written.
Historian Report: 21 activities (9 funerals, 4 homecomings, 2 parades, and 6 miscellaneous which included our Veterans Appreciation and Fun Day, and the McConnell Family Mobility Line Escort.
Fundraising Committee Chairperson: Asonjia Stewart advised no fundraisers for the rest of 2009.
Veteran’s Coordinator Corner:
- Terry Houck briefed on VA Christmas Banana Run on December 6 ($500.00 worth of VA coupon books, hats, blankets, and Voices of McConnell).
- Updated on criteria for ALR Scholarship.
- ALR 136 patches unveiled. VIPs approved: Carol Houck, Barb Giovanni, and Betty Pulliam.
- Advised that Patriot Warriors Robert and Josie Delsi’s revised arrival date is May 12, 2010.
- Reviewed Patriot Guard missions for Spc Daniel Cox and Sgt Tyler Juden, and upcoming mission for Sgt Aaron Smith.
- Acknowledged Road Guards and presented Andy Webb with ride name patch “Wrong Way”
Co-Director’s Corner:
- Read thank you letter for our contribution to Legacy Scholarship Fund, attending funerals, and community events.
Director’s Corner and Old Business:
- Membership statistics - 210 members; 1 deployed, Trung (Charlie – Blacktop) Nguyen.
- Opened discussion for Christmas in a Box/Troop Support Ride itinerary - stage at our Post on Saturday, October 17, at 10:30AM, depart for Post 408 at 11:00AM.
- Had Ron Vangas update everyone on Operation Troop Care and Adopt a Highway. Christmas packages being sent to Charlie Nguyen and Eric Batman as part of Christmas in a Box. Clean-up day for Patriot Guard Highway (2 miles) will be October 31. Itinerary later.
- Reminded of Wreaths Across America at Winfield Cemetery on December 12. Itinerary later.
- Certificate of deposits or money market under consideration for some of our funds. Dennis Scuffham to discuss with Post Finance Officer, Dwane Stewart, and will advise on options.
- Summarized success of Mulvane Police Department’s Toys for Kids Poker Run. Motion made by Rick Johnson to contribute $500.00. Motion carried.
- 30th Annual Wichita Toy Run, Sunday, November 1. Itinerary later.
New Business/Discussion Items:
- Advised on special ride Saturday, November 14, to the Wounded Warrior Transition Battalion at Ft Riley to deliver items not able to be shipped to Iraq/Afghanistan. Need list of attendees.
- By-law committee to meet with ALR Officers. Any proposed changes will then be presented to the membership for approval at November or subsequent meeting.
- ALR 136 hat designs discussed. No action at this time.
- ALR 136 money clips offered by Diamond Dave Stewart. Handle directly with Dave.
- Upcoming events: ALR Post 4 Chili Cook Off, Saturday, October 24 (Ron Vangas and Diana Nelson - our entrants); Turkey Nut Fry and Catfish Chunks, Tuesday, October 27 (Tom Stoy to cook - this will be our Two-Wheel Tuesday at the Post).
- Discussed last month’s Steak Night. Motion made by Chuck Barshney to donate $180.00 profit to Post 10, Winfield for their hospitality and a thank you to Tom Stoy. Motion carried.
Tuesday Rides: (Meet at the Post at 6:00PM, depart at 6:30PM)
- October 20 - Hangar One, 5925 W. Kellogg, Wichita - Mary Green
- October 27 - Turkey Nut Fry/Catfish Chunks at Post 136, Mulvane - Doug Lehman
- November 3 - Paula’s Bar & Grill, 10510 W. Southwest Blvd, Wichita - Pat Thacker
- November 10 - Connie’s Mexico Café, 2227 N. Broadway, Wichita - Pat Thacker
- November 17 – Penalty Box, 7006 W. MacArthur Road, Wichita – Helen Lenagar
50/50: Collected $90.00. Half ($45.00) won by Patty Tafoya ($20.00 donated to Christmas Fund).
Meeting adjourned: 5:16PM
Next Meeting: Slipped one week to Sunday, November 18, 3:00PM
Doug (Grey Eagle) Lehman
WORK TO RIDE & RIDE TO WORK
