Meeting called to order at 3:01PM: Total present: 65 (64 members and 1 guest)
Special Presentation: Pat and Linda Thacker presented Charles (Chaunce) Chauncey with a beautifully embroidered Air Force flag in honor of his 35 missions flown over Japan. The flag also included his unit and his B-29, Jessie.
New Members: Shawn Corriston, Pedro Gutierrez, Rod Heim, Barry Inman, Dave Meeth, Patrick Stanley
Minutes: Motion to suspend reading of November minutes. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Monika Barshney read the financial report. Financial report accepted as written. A motion was made by Dennis Scuffham to place a portion of ALR funds in a six and twelve-month CD. Motion passed and we’ll look into options.
Historian Report: The 2009 ALR 136 Year End Chapter Report was read. Personal thanks to every member for a very successful year in supporting our Veterans and the community.
Veteran’s Coordinator Corner:
- Terry Houck outlined 2010 Banana Run schedule (March, August, December)
- Updated membership on ALR Scholarship – one final change prior to emailing
- Briefed on Wreaths Across America ceremony at Winfield Veterans
- Recognized Ron (Buckeye) Vangas for his research into the “Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program” and advised of upcoming funeral
- Summarized the six Patriot Guard missions for 2009
Commander’s Corner:
- Rick Babinger advised the Post will begin a new 50/50
- Announced that Bill Logan donated $500 for a bugle player and $500 for SAL Christmas gifts
Co-Director’s Corner:
- Greg Bauer read thank you cards and letter from the Quilts of Valor
Director’s Corner and Old Business:
- By-laws finalized; motion made by Ben Roloff to accept as written. Motion passed.
- Special presentation to LeAnn Beavers; displayed our Riders in the Sky plaque
New Business/Discussion Items:
- Membership statistics - 218 members; 1 deployed, Charlie (Blacktop) Nguyen.
- Director briefed on McConnell’s Operation Angel Tree to provide Christmas gifts for children of Airmen at the base. $1033 donated (Greg Bauer $250, ALR $500, Brad and Judy Modlin $200, LeAnn Beavers $83). Volunteers to purchase gifts: LeAnn Beavers, Barb Giovanni, Dennis McDonough, and Judy Modlin).
- Monika Barshney spoke of a family in need in Manhattan. Bill Logan donated $100. Legion donated $150. Ben Roloff made a motion to match Legion’s donation. Motion passed.
- Director provided everyone a copy of the newly created Professional Dress/Appearance and Code of Conduct for Veteran Funerals. Special thanks to Jerry Kirk for working on this initiative and all the Officers for their input. Jerry Allen recommended we add: remove headgear upon entering Church. We’ll add that recommendation.
- Director stressed compliance with by-laws as they pertain wearing of the back vest patch.
- Director thanked Dave Stewart for his generous donation of the profits from making the ALR 136 Coin Money Clips.
- Director advised we have less than 20 ALR 136 coins and provided cost for ordering more. Phil Giovanni made a motion to purchase 100 coins. Motion passed.
- Spoke on by-law change to have 2010 Officer nominations in December/elections in January
- Nomination for 2010 Officers
o Director: Art Beale and Doug Lehman
o Co-Director: Greg Bauer
o Secretary: Terri Lehman
o Treasurer: Monika Barshney and Mary Green
o Sgt at Arms: Ben Roloff
o Assistant Sgt at Arms: Pat Thacker and Andy Webb
o Historian: Diana Nelson
o Chaplain: Bill Logan, Deb Stich, and Richard Stich
o VA Coordinator: Chuck Barshney and Ron Vangas
- Ron Nolder donated $100 to the ALR
Tuesday Rides:
- December 15 – Rocky Mountain Oyster & Catfish Chunks – Post 136 – Tom Stoy
- December 22 and 29 – cancelled due to holidays
- January 5 – Neighbors Restaurant – 2150 N. Amidon, Wichita – Phil Giovanni
- January 12 – Post 10 – 115 W. 10th St, Winfield – Doug Lehman
(Brisket, ribs, Polish sausage, beans and cole slaw - $12.95)
50/50: Collected $166.00. Half ($83.00) won by LeAnn Beavers – donated all to Operation Angel Tree
Meeting adjourned: 5:05PM
Next Meeting: Sunday, January 10, 3:00PM
Doug (Grey Eagle) Lehman
Special Presentation: Pat and Linda Thacker presented Charles (Chaunce) Chauncey with a beautifully embroidered Air Force flag in honor of his 35 missions flown over Japan. The flag also included his unit and his B-29, Jessie.
New Members: Shawn Corriston, Pedro Gutierrez, Rod Heim, Barry Inman, Dave Meeth, Patrick Stanley
Minutes: Motion to suspend reading of November minutes. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Monika Barshney read the financial report. Financial report accepted as written. A motion was made by Dennis Scuffham to place a portion of ALR funds in a six and twelve-month CD. Motion passed and we’ll look into options.
Historian Report: The 2009 ALR 136 Year End Chapter Report was read. Personal thanks to every member for a very successful year in supporting our Veterans and the community.
Veteran’s Coordinator Corner:
- Terry Houck outlined 2010 Banana Run schedule (March, August, December)
- Updated membership on ALR Scholarship – one final change prior to emailing
- Briefed on Wreaths Across America ceremony at Winfield Veterans
- Recognized Ron (Buckeye) Vangas for his research into the “Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program” and advised of upcoming funeral
- Summarized the six Patriot Guard missions for 2009
Commander’s Corner:
- Rick Babinger advised the Post will begin a new 50/50
- Announced that Bill Logan donated $500 for a bugle player and $500 for SAL Christmas gifts
Co-Director’s Corner:
- Greg Bauer read thank you cards and letter from the Quilts of Valor
Director’s Corner and Old Business:
- By-laws finalized; motion made by Ben Roloff to accept as written. Motion passed.
- Special presentation to LeAnn Beavers; displayed our Riders in the Sky plaque
New Business/Discussion Items:
- Membership statistics - 218 members; 1 deployed, Charlie (Blacktop) Nguyen.
- Director briefed on McConnell’s Operation Angel Tree to provide Christmas gifts for children of Airmen at the base. $1033 donated (Greg Bauer $250, ALR $500, Brad and Judy Modlin $200, LeAnn Beavers $83). Volunteers to purchase gifts: LeAnn Beavers, Barb Giovanni, Dennis McDonough, and Judy Modlin).
- Monika Barshney spoke of a family in need in Manhattan. Bill Logan donated $100. Legion donated $150. Ben Roloff made a motion to match Legion’s donation. Motion passed.
- Director provided everyone a copy of the newly created Professional Dress/Appearance and Code of Conduct for Veteran Funerals. Special thanks to Jerry Kirk for working on this initiative and all the Officers for their input. Jerry Allen recommended we add: remove headgear upon entering Church. We’ll add that recommendation.
- Director stressed compliance with by-laws as they pertain wearing of the back vest patch.
- Director thanked Dave Stewart for his generous donation of the profits from making the ALR 136 Coin Money Clips.
- Director advised we have less than 20 ALR 136 coins and provided cost for ordering more. Phil Giovanni made a motion to purchase 100 coins. Motion passed.
- Spoke on by-law change to have 2010 Officer nominations in December/elections in January
- Nomination for 2010 Officers
o Director: Art Beale and Doug Lehman
o Co-Director: Greg Bauer
o Secretary: Terri Lehman
o Treasurer: Monika Barshney and Mary Green
o Sgt at Arms: Ben Roloff
o Assistant Sgt at Arms: Pat Thacker and Andy Webb
o Historian: Diana Nelson
o Chaplain: Bill Logan, Deb Stich, and Richard Stich
o VA Coordinator: Chuck Barshney and Ron Vangas
- Ron Nolder donated $100 to the ALR
Tuesday Rides:
- December 15 – Rocky Mountain Oyster & Catfish Chunks – Post 136 – Tom Stoy
- December 22 and 29 – cancelled due to holidays
- January 5 – Neighbors Restaurant – 2150 N. Amidon, Wichita – Phil Giovanni
- January 12 – Post 10 – 115 W. 10th St, Winfield – Doug Lehman
(Brisket, ribs, Polish sausage, beans and cole slaw - $12.95)
50/50: Collected $166.00. Half ($83.00) won by LeAnn Beavers – donated all to Operation Angel Tree
Meeting adjourned: 5:05PM
Next Meeting: Sunday, January 10, 3:00PM
Doug (Grey Eagle) Lehman
