Meeting called to order at 3:02PM: Total present: 55 (53 members and 2 guests)
New Members: Randolph Brown, Josh Decker, Mike Dreiling, Norm Prue, Kathy Prue, Tim Stock, and Erica Stock
Minutes: Motion to suspend reading of August minutes. Motion carried. Minutes posted.
Financial Report: Monika Barshney read the financial report; accepted as written.
Veteran’s Coordinator Corner:
- Ron Vangas advised the Christmas VA Banana Run is forthcoming. Date to be announced. Discussed option for gifts for each patient. 24 hats were left over from last year and will be used. Motion made to purchase additional hats with same design but different color (black). Motion passed. Terri Lehman will check on pricing and order accordingly.
- Patriot Guard Highway cleanup in November. Date to be announced.
- Operation Troop Care packages will be sent to our deployed/family members in the next few weeks. Donations can be dropped off at the Post or call Ron at 788-0575. Extra $50.00 Wal-Mart gift card from Veterans Appreciation and Fun Day donated to buy items for packages.
Commander’s Corner:
- Commander, Dennis Scuffham, announced Ladies Auxiliary steak dinner October 2
- Dwane & Asonjia Stewart’s received considerable damage during recent storm
- Membership drive ongoing – no longer # 1 – get renewals in – Post/Sons/Auxiliary
- Post Halloween party tentative for October 30
- ALVA Tour September 22 at Post – answers questions on VA issues
- National Commander’s visit October 17 – dinner planned – details forthcoming
Co-Director’s Corner:
- Greg Bauer read correspondence and announced donations received
- Memorial for Ernest Evans, father of Post member Eric Evans - $400.00
- Memorial for Donna Jones - another $20.00 received – cumulative total $155.00
Director’s Corner and Old Business:
- Thanked membership for the outstanding support for Veterans Appreciation and Fun Day
- Horseshoe winners were Post 136 members Eric Evans and Dale Liblack
New Business/Discussion Items:
- Briefed on major issues discussed at the last Area Directors meeting in Andover
- Welcome Homes at the airport, fundraisers, and funerals
- Troop Support Ride – motion made by Dennis Scuffham to donate $100.00 - motion passed
- American Gold Star Mothers Wreaths Across America fundraiser – motion made by Darrell Hacker to donate $136.00 which equates to 9 wreaths – same as last year – motion passed
- Discussed reimbursements of guests’ meals at Post special events/ceremonies - motion made by John Wilson to reimburse such activities at discretion of the Officers - motion passed
- McConnell Open House/Air Show September 25/26 – Sunday special recognition of local Gold Star Mothers – outlined final itinerary
- Legacy Run figures – over $71,000 from Kansas American Legion Family – over $56,000 of that from Kansas American Legion Riders
- Advised Tony Clark’s Run from Nebraska border to Oklahoma border raised over $31,000
- Operation Freedom Memorial (OFM) – cost estimate $300,000 – to be located in Wichita’s Veterans Memorial Park - motion made by Jerry Kirk to donate $500.00 - motion passed
- Fort Dodge Soldiers Home – needs 50 22-inch TVs and wall brackets for hospice unit – motion made by Dennis Scuffham to purchase one TV @ $219.90 – motion passed – Note: Jerry Allen to research needs at Winfield Soldiers Home and will advise at a later date
- Welcome Home and We Support Our Troops flags – supply running low – discussed purchasing a box of 100 or splitting with ALR 408 (Derby) – motion made by Pat Thacker to split with ALR 408 – motion passed
- ALR Challenge Coins – only about 20 left – motion made by Jerry Ward to purchase another 100
- cost $293.00 plus tax and shipping – motion passed
- 2011 ALR Scholarship – motion made by Ben Roloff to obligate $1000.00 – motion passed
- Special thanks to Greg Bauer for work on bike pad chains and parking lot drainage
- Terry Houck briefed on Patriot Guard mission for Capt Jason T. McMahon and proposed design for Gold Star Mother plaque
- Phil Giovanni recognized Greg Bauer and Ted Fowler for quilt donations
- Special thanks to Mulvane Police and Darkhorse for support of McMahon family
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Thursday, September 23 – Escort Battle Field Crosses from our Post to Post 408 (stage 6:30PM,depart 7:00PM)
- Friday, September 24, Battle Field Cross Ceremony – Post 408 – Derby – 7:00PM
- Saturday/Sunday, September 25/26 – McConnell Open House/Air Show
- Saturday, September 25 – ALR 4 (Wichita) 1st Annual Poker Run – details on calendar
- Wednesday, September 29 – Honor Flight Welcome Home – 7:00PM airport (details forthcoming)
- Saturday, October 2 – AL 136 Ladies Auxiliary Steak Dinner
- Saturday, October 2 – 3rd Annual Troop Support Ride – details on calendar-need volunteers to transport Gold Star Mothers – contact Kenny White
- Saturday, October 9 – Post Early Bird Lasagna Dinner (social 6-7:00PM – dinner at 7:00PM)
- Saturday, October 16 – Mulvane’s 2nd Annual Toys for Kids Poker Run (details on calendar)
- Saturday, October 16 – ALR 4 (Wichita) 3rd Annual Chile Cook-off – details forthcoming (Diana Nelson and Nancy Johnson to represent us)
- Saturday, October 23 – 4th Annual Bigs and Bikes Poker Run at our Post – details forthcoming
Tuesday Rides: (Meet at Post at 5:30PM, depart at 6:00PM)
- September 21 – Red Brick Grill, 403 Walnut St, Augusta – Phil Giovanni
- September 28 – Red Robin, 9990 E. 13th St, Wichita – Art Beale
- October 5 – Buffalo Wild Wings – 1918 N. Rock Road, Derby – Terri Lehman
- October 12 – Magoo’s Bar & Grill, 2304 S. Oliver St, Wichita – Pat Thacker
50/50: Collected $94.00 - half ($47.00) won by Terry Houck
Meeting adjourned: 5:10PM
Next Meeting: Sunday, October 10, 3:00PM
Doug (Grey Eagle) Lehman
