Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 70 (69 members and 1 guest)
New Members: Mike Corbin, John Graber, Linda Kirby, and Sean Lowery
Minutes: No corrections or additions to September minutes.
Financial Report: Monika Barshney read the financial report; accepted as written. CD options were discussed. No action taken at this time.
Veteran’s Coordinator (Ron Vangas) Corner:
· Operation Troop Care packages mailed to 11 deployed/family members. Next mailing March.
· Christmas VA Banana Run is December 5. Motion made by Terry Houck, seconded by Jerry Ward, to purchase 100 cups @ $1.50 each. Motion carried. Per last month’s meeting, hats will also be purchased @ $9.50 each. Terri Lehman will check on other price options; then order.
· Patriot Guard Highway cleanup is October 31. Details will be sent via email/ALR Calendar.
Commander’s (Dennis Scuffham) Corner:
· Discussed Post Excellence Award; more information to follow
· Post Halloween party October 30 – dress up, have fun, and bring snack food
· Stressed renewing membership for Legion, Auxiliary, and Sons
· Special thanks to Dan and Carol Benson for excellent Early Bird Dinner
· National Commander’s visit October 17. Commander Jimmie Foster to be escorted from Marriott Hotel and should arrive at the Post by 5:15PM. Chicken dinner at 6:00PM for $5.00. Ladies Auxiliary will serve. Commander departs about 7:30PM.
Co-Director’s (Greg Bauer) Corner:
· Read thank you letters from Ron and Sherry McMahon, parents of Fallen Hero Captain Jason McMahon, for Patriot Guard mission
· Advised an additional $50.00 donation was received for Memorial of Ernest Evans
· Discussed the two quilts donated and embroidered by the Quilts of Valor; ride being planned for presentation. Special thanks to Jan and Greg Bauer and Ted Fowler.
Director’s (Doug Lehman) Corner and Old Business:
· Thanked membership for the outstanding participation in the McConnell Open House/Air Show and Honor Flight
· Jerry Allen provided information on the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield. Additional research being planned and committee established: Jerry Allen, Phil Giovanni, Terry Houck, Rick Johnson, and Jerry Ward.
· Reminded everyone of Mulvane’s 2nd Annual Toys for Kids Poker Run, Saturday, October 16. In addition, addressed donation. Motion made by Pat Thacker, seconded by Rick Johnson, to donate $500.00. Motion carried. Post and ALR donations to be presented at the Poker Run.
· John Wilson advised of changes to website for Operation Freedom Memorial (OFM) and ability to purchase 4TROOPS concert tickets through the website – www.ofm-ks.com .
· Terry Houck displayed new drafts of Gold Star Mother’s plaque. Post officers will discuss.
New Business/Discussion Items:
· Proposed by-law change concerning retaining membership if motorcycle is sold due to illness or inability to ride safely. After a lengthy discussion, decision was made to re-write the by-law change and address at the November meeting. Director and Co-Director will revise.
· Discussed Big Red “1” Turkey Run on Saturday, November 16. 150 turkeys provided by Troop Support Ride for our Wounded Warrior and their families. Discussed other food items needed. Motion made by Rick Travis, seconded by Phil Giovanni, to donate 75 cans of yams and 75 cans of cranberry sauce. Motion carried.
· Director reminded everyone to begin thinking about our 2011 elections. Need new ideas/leadership for the upcoming year.
· Jerry Allen briefed on this year’s Wichita Toy for Tots, Sunday, November 7. Discussed past year’s practice of flying Marine Flags at the end of the procession in honor of the Marine Corps Reserve. After discussion, membership agreed to follow this tradition.
Important Upcoming Dates:
· Saturday, October 16 – Mulvane’s 2nd Annual Toys for Kids Poker Run
· Saturday, October 16 – ALR 4 (Wichita) 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off (Diana’s chili entry)
· Saturday, October 16 – ALR 408 McConnell Family Mobility Line
· Sunday, October 17 – National American Legion Commander Jimmie Foster’s Visit
· Saturday, October 23 – 4th Annual Bigs and Bikes Poker Run at our Post
· Saturday, October 30 – Post Halloween Party
· Sunday, October 31 – Patriot Guard Highway Cleanup
· Saturday, November 6 – Wichita Veterans Day Parade
· Sunday, November 7 – Wichita Toy for Tots
· Sunday, November 7 – 2nd Annual Free Soup and Dessert Dinner at the Madison Avenue United Methodist Church in Derby, 4:00-7:00PM, for all Veterans and their families (childcare provided)
· Thursday, November 11 – Free Post Breakfast at 6:00AM by the Ladies of the Winfield Hospice
· Thursday, November 11 – Veterans Day – Haysville and many others
· Thursday, November 11 – ALR 256 – Setup flags at VA
· Thursday, November 11 – Sam Brewski’s – free dinner for Veterans
· Saturday, November 13 – Turkey Run to Fort Riley
· Sunday, December 5 – VA Christmas Banana Run and SAL Kids Christmas Party
Tuesday Rides: (Meet at Post at 5:30PM, depart at 6:00PM)
· October 12 – Post 136 – Lasagna - $5.00
· October 19 – Magoo’s Bar & Grill, 2304 S. Oliver St, Wichita – Pat Thacker
· October 26 – Buffett City, 601 N. West St, Wichita – Ron Vangas
· November 2 – Cheddars Casual Café – 11711 E. 13th St, Wichita – Pat Thacker
· November 9 – El Azteca, 1540 E. 61st St. N., Park City – Roger Attebury
· November 16 – Seneca Street Bar & Grill, 3837 S. Seneca, Wichita – JD Dunham
50/50: Collected $76.00 - half ($38.00) won by Art Beale
Meeting adjourned: 5:05PM
Next Meeting: Sunday, November 14, 3:00PM
Doug (Grey Eagle) Lehman
Riding faster than everyone else
only guarantees you’ll ride alone
