Meeting called to order at 3:01PM: Total present: 84 (81 members and 3 guests)
New Members: Robert Brown, Joanna Ehrlich, Mack Housman, and Jodi Melton
Special Guests: Bob Ginn from Caldwell presented a laser cut Patriot Guard metal in appreciation for our service to Veterans; Madeleine Goodner and Stacey Turmell from McConnell’s Enlisted Spouses Club briefed on Operation Holiday Surprise (Dwane Stewart, Post Finance Officer, presented a check for $500.00 – ALR contribution addressed under New Business)
Minutes: No corrections or additions to November minutes
Financial Report: Monika Barshney read the financial report; accepted as written
Veteran’s Coordinator (Ron Vangas) Corner
- Summarized activities at the Christmas VA Banana Run
- Discussed Certificate of Appreciation presentation to Mulvane High School Honor Society
- Briefed about 25 members who braved the cold and attended the Wreaths Across America, lunch at Post 10, and donation of 4-37” TVs, brackets, and 3 sets of bus decals to the Winfield Veterans Home
Commander’s (Dennis Scuffham) Corner:
- Thanked all those who support the VA
- Reminded membership to pay 2011 dues
- Briefed on Ladies Auxiliary fundraiser on New Year’s Day at noon (black-eyed peas & ham, chili, chicken soup, homemade breads – donations accepted)
- Advised of Canteen Manager and bartender position openings
Sons of the American Legion (Jerry Armstrong) Corner:
- Thanked all who supported the Kid’s Christmas party
- Announced cleanup day January 9 – specifics later
Co-Director’s (Greg Bauer) Corner:
- Read thank you letter from Sgt Matt Storment, currently deployed to Afghanistan (Jack Evans also thanked everyone for package sent to his nephew, Private Brenden Evans)
Director’s (Doug Lehman) Corner and Old Business:
- Terry Houck spoke on Gold Star Mother’s plaque – pending pricing – design approved
- Terry also discussed plaques being developed thanking our local law enforcement
- Doug reminded everyone to pay 2011 dues in order to be eligible to vote in January
New Business/Discussion Items:
- Director briefed on 2011 Scholarship – eligibility criteria, essay subject, and deadline
- Announced January 16 fundraiser at Augusta High School for wounded Marine Jon Blank (auction items donated thus far: quilt from Melinda & Dennis McDonough, quilt from Judy & Brad Modlin, necklace from Linda Thacker, birdhouse from ALR 140 (Lindsborg). Also have some extra Veteran hats from Christmas VA Banana Run. Next meeting at Post 406 in Andover, December 15, 6:00 PM
- Briefed on $100.00 donation made for Christmas toys for children of the Warrior Transition Battalion
- Discussed Christmas assistance for children of US Army Veteran Ryan Newell. Motion made by Pat Thacker to donate $200.00. Motion passed.
- Addressed McConnell’s Operation Holiday Surprise. Motion made by Ben Roloff to donate $500.00. Motion passed. An additional $50.00 donated by Dan Benson.
- Explained McConnell’s Operation Star Tree. Motion made by Pat Thacker to donate $500.00. Motion passed. Additional individual donations: Greg & Jan Bauer $150.00, Brad & Judy Modlin $250.00, and Bill & Teresa Obermeier $150.00. Grand total = $1050.00. Gifts to be purchased by Connie & Jerry Berry, Barb Giovanni, Judy Modlin, and Dennis McDonough.
- Advised that Sgt C’s Leather opened a new store at 3154 S. Broadway, Wichita
- Briefed on 2011 Chill Motorcycle Show on February 26 & 27 – Legion/ALR booth – need volunteers – email Director if interested – more details later
- Summarized 2010 ALR Chapter Report – copy to emailed to membership
- Asonjia Stewart mentioned Pancake & Sausage Feed fundraiser – March 19
- 2011 Officer Nominations
o Director: Jerry Berry
o Co-Director – Ron Vangas and Rick Johnson
o VA Coordinator – Dennis Joynt and Chuck Barshney
o Treasurer – Diana Nelson
o Secretary – Terri Lehman
o Chaplain – Ron Herndon
o Sgt at Arms – Terry Houck
o Assistant Sgt at Arms – Ben Roloff and Doug Lehman
o Historian – Nancy Johnson
NOTE: Elections will be at January 9 meeting – dues must be paid in order to vote
Tuesday Rides: (Meet at restaurant at 6:00 PM)
- December 14 – Post 4, 816 N. Water, Wichita – Doug Lehman
- December 21 - Margarita’s Cantina, 3109 E. Douglas Ave, Wichita – Melani Claude
- December 28 – Texas Woodfire BB-Q, 2792 S. Seneca, Wichita – Doug Lehman
- January 5 (Wednesday) – Neighbor’s, 2150 N. Amidon, Wichita – Phil Giovanni
- January 11 – Little Busters, 457 N. Baltimore, Derby – Chuck Barshney
50/50: Collected $94.00 - Won by Judy Modlin (donated to Jon Blank fundraiser)
Meeting adjourned: 4:44 PM
Next Meeting: Sunday, January 9, 3:00 PM
Doug (Grey Eagle) Lehman
“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning,
but a going on,
with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.”
Hal Borland
