Meeting called to order at 3:06PM: Total present: 88 (81 members and 7 guests)
New Members: Kevin Conover, Marshall Dannar, Jim Lindley, Randy Melton, Victoria Nichols, and Michelle Shockley
Minutes: No corrections or additions to October minutes
Financial Report: Monika Barshney read the financial report; accepted as written
Veteran’s Coordinator (Ron Vangas) Corner (Greg Bauer reported in Ron’s absence):
- Christmas VA Banana Run December 5. Post opens for breakfast at 8:30 AM, assemble decorated sacks at 11:00 AM, briefing at 11:45 AM, depart at Noon. Sacks will contain sugar free goodies, fruit, travel cups, Veteran hats, and beanie babies. Voices of McConnell will join us and sing Christmas Carols.
- Patriot Guard Highway cleanup went well – 36 participated
Commander’s (Dennis Scuffham) Corner:
- Post Thanksgiving dinner November 22 at 6:00 PM; bring a side dish
- SAL Kid’s Christmas Party December 5 (3:00-5:00 PM); bring kids/grand kids
- Thanks for all the support for Veterans Programs
Co-Director’s (Greg Bauer) Corner:
- Read thank you card from Marie Beckham & family; ALR donation
- Read letter from Don and CoraBelle Ames; Patriot Guard donation
Director’s (Doug Lehman) Corner and Old Business:
- By-Law change discussed at October meeting pertaining to retaining membership was presented and approved by membership
- Big Red “1” Turkey Run November 20. Staging details on ALR Calendar. Reminded of Fort Riley requirements: helmet, full-finger gloves, boots, long sleeves, registration, insurance card, and driver’s license
- Jerry Allen provided additional information on the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield. Bruce Simmons worked with Wal-Mart for the purchase of 4-37” TVs ($375.00 each) and mounts ($25.00 each). Jerry also advised cost of four vehicle decals would be $449.11. Total cost including tax is $2173.91. Donations were received from Post 136, Post 136 SAL, and Post 10; $500.00, $350.00, and $500.00 respectively. After discussion, motion made by Ben Roloff for the ALR to pick up difference between the total cost and above donations which equates to $823.91. Motion passed. Individual donations by John Kaufman, Pat Stanley, and Chuck Barshney; $500.00, $100.00, and $73.00 respectively, and to be set aside as obligated money for future Kansas Veterans Home needs. Special thanks to the committee (Jerry Allen, Phil Giovanni, Terry Houck, Rick Johnson, and Jerry Ward) for their work on this project. Details to follow on delivery of TVs/decals
- Nominations for 2011 Officers will be held at the December meeting. Job descriptions for each position were provided. 2011 dues must be paid in to vote at January meeting.
- Special quilt presentation to Ron and Sherry McMahon, parents of Fallen Hero Captain Jason McMahon, November 15. Stage at the Post at 4:30 PM, depart at 4:55 PM. Thanks go out to Greg and Jan Bauer for their generosity and thoughtful consideration.
New Business/Discussion Items:
- Director advised of correct protocol and paying respect to the American Flag when exiting and entering room during meetings. Veterans salute. Non-Veterans hand over heart.
- Encouraged new ideas without requiring the person to chair a committee
- Dave Williams is taking orders for American Legion wind breakers, sweatshirts, and hoodies. Sign-up sheet on counter by Post entrance. Price $35.00.
- Advised that member Matt Benson, son of Dan and Carol Benson, recently deployed to Afghanistan. Will add to Operation Troop Care list to send a package. Please keep Matt and the entire family in your prayers.
- Briefed membership on seamstress being at Sgt C’s Leather next Saturday & Sunday
- Updated membership on those ill/recuperating (Darrell & Gail Hacker, Nan Wise, Bill Willis, and Russ Sprague)
- ALR 406 will be joining us Friday, November 19, for dinner
- Reported that ALR 136 has 19,084 volunteer hours thus far for 2011 and traveled 227,863 miles
- Dave Stewart addressed the membership about donating to Faith Comes by Hearing which provides bibles to deployed members via audio sticks. Motion made by John Wilson to donate $500. Motion passed. Dave will check if we can send these sticks directly.
- Rick Babinger discussed safety concerns with trikes and spyders while group riding
- Bill Logan gave an update on Ed Carr’s condition after his motorcycle accident
- Karen Babinger advised of Post Board of Governor opening
- Jerry Allen thanked all those who participated in the Wichita Toy Run
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Saturday, November 20 – Turkey Run to Fort Riley
- Monday, November 22 – Post Thanksgiving Dinner
- Saturday, November 27 – McPherson Toy Run (chili/auction at Post 24 afterwards)
- Sunday, December 5 – VA Christmas Banana Run and SAL Kids Christmas Party
- Saturday, December 11 – Wreaths Across America - Winfield
Tuesday Rides: (Meet at restaurant at 6:00 PM)
- November 16 – Seneca Street Bar & Grill, 3837 S. Seneca, Wichita – JD Dunham
- November 23 – no ride due to Thanksgiving
- November 30 – TJ’s Burger House, 1003 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita – Pat Thacker
- December 7 – VFW, 7504 S. Broadway, Haysville – JD Dunham
- December 14 – Post 4, 816 N. Water, Wichita – Doug Lehman
50/50: Collected $146.00 - half ($73.00) won by Chuck Barshney (donated to Kansas Veterans Home)
Meeting adjourned: 4:26 PM
Next Meeting: Sunday, December 12, 3:00 PM
Doug (Grey Eagle) Lehman
