ALR 136 Newsletter – December 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:03PM: Total present: 46 members and no guests

• New Applications- None

Minutes: November minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table. Minutes approved as posted.

Chaplain (Ron Herndon): Prayers asked for Rick Johnson, Richard Ballinger, Charlie Trapp, John DeArmond, and Richard Soden (Stubs)

Treasurers (Vickie Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Thank you note received from VA for December Banana Run
• Motion by Deb Herndon, seconded by Jerry Allen to donate $100 gift card and certificate to the Mulvane Esprit de Corp for their help with December Banana Run each year- motion passed unanimously
• Next Banana Run March 15, 2015

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Dues are due by December 31, 2014
• January 5 next Legion Meeting - important issues to discuss

Co-Director (Steve Coberley): Thank you letter from VA

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong): In Jerry’s absence, Ron Herndon reported

• Gun Raffle tickets are available
• Thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary for cookies for Children’s Christmas Party - it was well attended

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson): No report

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson): In Diana’s absence, Doug Lehman reported:

• Big Thank You to Diana on the success of Bierock’s Dinner
• Saturday, January 10 – Mexican Meal – 2-6:00PM – donation
• Thursday, January 15 – Bierocks – 5-7:00PM - $6.00 meal/$5.00 one bierock
• Saturday, January 31 - Hot Dog Bar - 12-6:00PM - $5.00

Patriot Guard & Road Captain (Darkhorse): None

Old Business:

• Doug will order more ALR shirts but must have a minimum order of 25
• 2015 ALR State Rally - will have more information after 1^st of year
• 2015 Dues – due by December 31, 2014
• Mulvane Veteran Memorial - Ron Vangas is still working - letter sent to National regarding approval of static display
• McConnell Operation ALR 136 Surprise - 2 visits - total of $587 paid out in December
• ALR Scholarship deadline is March 1, 2015
• Flag Etiquette Chairman - put on hold
• McConnell Operation Star Tree - motion by Ron Vangas, second by John Wise to donate $350 toward 7 stars. Motion passed to spend up to $50 per child
• Winfield Veteran Home Christmas - no wish list has been given to us - decided to wait until list is provided and then make decision in January

New Business/Reminders:

• Department Chair Don Behrens’s email request for Cocoa/hard candy for 200+ Ft Riley troops in barracks - no discussion so we’ll leave for Ft Riley area ALRs
• Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King Day - put up flags at VA
• Chuck Barshney requested flags for VA TLC as they have no funding for flags. Motion by Jerry Kirk, second by Mike Vore to provide 2 flags to Chuck and that they be replaced as needed. Motion passed.
• 2015 Director Nominations: Director - Mike Vore, Co-Director - Mary Green, Secretary - Joanna Brown, Financial Officer - Vickie Kalous, Chaplain - Steve Firkins, VA Coordinator - Duane Kalous, Sergeant at Arms - Greg Bauer, Assistant Sergeant at Arms - Doug Lehman, Historian - Deb Herndon. Any additional nominations can be made up to and including January meeting

• Two Wheel Tuesday – Wednesday (instead) December 17, Derby’s Burger Burn; next dinner ride after the holidays will be determined at January meeting
• 50/50 – Collected $74.00 - Greg Bauer donated his $37.00 to VA Flag Fund, $37.00 to Building fund.

Next Meeting: Sunday, January 11, 3:00PM

Meeting Adjourned: Motion to Adjourn: Greg Bauer, second Jerry Ward, adjourned 3:58PM

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

ALR 136 Newsletter – November 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:03PM: Total present: 49 members and 1 guest

• New Applications – Debbie Morris; Sherry Highland

Guest Speaker: CMSgt Lee Buttle, Kansas Air National Guard, presented Director with Encased American Flag and Certificate to Post in thanks for ALR 136’s support when unit was deployed

Minutes: October minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table. Minutes approved as posted.

Treasurers (Vickie Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Banana Run Sunday, December 7, 12:00 fill sacks, depart post 12:25 PM

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Board of Governor position – Vickie Kalous elected from Auxiliary
• Veterans Day Dinner & Flag Retirement Ceremony - November 11, 5:30PM
• Clean Post - November 15, 9:00AM
• Legion Thanksgiving Dinner - November 24, 6:00PM
• VA Christmas box to be set up at Post for donations – POC is Cheryl Carpenter

Co-Director (Steve Coberley): Read thank you note from Rick & Nancy Johnson

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong): Doc reported:

• Gun Raffle won by Diane Mosser, Oxford
• Next gun raffle, SAL will double payment toward the building loan
• Children’s Christmas Party - Sunday, December 13, 1-4:00PM

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson):

• Deb Herndon reported for the Auxiliary - Celebration of Service Banquet & Flag Retirement - November 11, 5:30PM - Auxiliary providing meat and potatoes, all others bring side dish/dessert

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson): Doug reported:

• Pat Wesley won 1^st place ($50.00) at Halloween Party, donated to Christmas VA Fund
• Bierocks to be served Thursday, November 13, 5-7:00PM

Patriot Guard & Road Captain (Darkhorse): None

Old Business:

• 88 ALR shirts were ordered
• Mulvane Veteran Memorial - Ron Vangas reported – KDOT turned us down for separate access; Ron will meet with ABC to see if there is a problem using Post’s access
• McConnell AFB Thanksgiving Baskets - Rob Brown reported meet at McConnell Visitor Center on Tuesday, November 25 at 7:15AM
• 2015 Dues - pay no later than December 31; cards still not in
• Elections - nominations in December, elections in January
• Flags at Post- Marines Birthday, Monday, November 10 - up Jerry Allen/Jerry Ward; down Jerry Allen/John Kaufman - Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 - up Doug Lehman/Ron Vangas; down Doug Lehman/Rob Brown
• ALR State Rally- Department approved ALR 136 to host on June 12-14, 2015 - Committees formed - need volunteers, contact Doug Lehman
• Wichita Toy Run – thanks to Jarhead and Darkhorse and Road Guards/Staging Crew

New Business/Reminders:

• 2014 Honor Flight Recap - Ron Vangas - Kansas sent 107 WWII, 193 Korean War, 31 Vietnam War Vets in 2014 - restart flights again in March 2015
• Deb Herndon brought up bricks by the Patriot Guard stone – revitalize
• Wreaths Across America – motion made by Jerry Kirk, second by Ron Herndon to donate $136.00 – motion passed

Upcoming Events:

• Tuesday, November 11 – Ladies Auxiliary Veterans Day Banquet – bring dish
• Saturday, November 15 – Post Cleanup
• Saturday, November 22 – Douglass Frontier Days Parade
• Saturday, November 22 – Big Red Turkey Run for Warrior Trans Battalion
• Monday, November 24 – Post Thanksgiving dinner – 6:00pm
• Tuesday, November 25 – McConnell Thanksgiving Baskets
• Saturday, November 29 – McPherson Toy Run Sunday,
• Sunday, December 7, Banana Run, stuff sacks at noon, depart at 12:25PM
• Saturday, December 13 - Wreaths Across American – Winfield - depart Derby Post 408 at 9:30AM Sunday – more details to follow
• Saturday, December 13 - SAL Kid’s Christmas – 1-4:00PM
• Two Wheel Tuesday - November 18 - Felipe’s at Harry & Webb (Ron Vangas), December 2: TBD (Doug Lehman)
• 50/50 - Collected $ 92.00 - $46.00 to Operation Holiday Surprise - $46.00 to John Wise - donated to building fund

Next Meeting: Sunday, December 14 – 3:00PM

Meeting Adjourned: Motion to Adjourn: Gary Donaldson, 2^nd Greg Bauer, adjourned 4:17PM

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

ALR 136 Newsletter – September 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:04PM: Total present: 63 members and 1 guest

• New Applications - None

Guest Speaker: None

Minutes: September minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table. Minutes approved as posted.

Treasurers (Vickie Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update: Prayers are asked for Rick Johnson & Richard Ballinger

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• VA to host more meetings for the veterans to voice their issues, dates TBD
• Motion by Susan Lee, 2^nd by Rob Brown to give the VA patients 2 pairs of socks plus 2-$5.00 coupon books for our Christmas gifts. Motion passed unanimously. Gifts will be delivered to patients at Banana Run - December 7- fill sacks at Post- depart at 12:25PM

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Board of Governor position open, can be a Legion, SAL, or Aux - voting will be November 1
• Have now received our non-profit status back as of May 2014
• Received a rebate on our insurance $900+; dropped the insurance on the 3 out buildings
• Car Rally Sunday, October 19 - Post will serve breakfast for the group starting at 9:00AM
• Reminder to pay your Legion Dues

Co-Director (Steve Coberley): No correspondence

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• Children’s Christmas party is set for Saturday, December 13 (1-4:00PM), will shop for gifts December 10, 7:00PM at Derby Walmart
• Tickets still available for gun drawing

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson):

• Deb Herndon reported for the Auxiliary - Celebration of Service Banquet to be November 11 6:00PM - Auxiliary providing meat and potatoes, ask others to bring side dish and desserts. Deb requested veterans submit service photos to be copied for the banquet

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson):

• Diana & Monika to cook German Meal – Saturday, October 19, 5-7:00PM - donation of $8.00. Auxiliary providing desserts for sale by single piece or whole pie, cake, etc.

Patriot Guard & Road Captain (Darkhorse):

• Reported top rocker was brought up at the State Rally and motion made to go to one patch. After discussion, this was tabled until the next State Rally, motion to table passed 33-5

Old Business:

• Shirt committee made decision on shirts - 5 colors - Motion by Buz Nye, 2^nd by Jerry Kirk to have shirts with pockets - vote 31 no pockets, 15 with pockets. Motion failed
• Doug reported on State Rally. Motion by Ron Vangas & 2^nd by Phil Giovanni to donate $100 to Dodge City Chapter to help with State Rally expenses. Motion passed unanimously
• Mulvane Veteran Memorial - Ron Vangas reported is to meet with KDOT regarding additional access for the site and also meeting with ABC regarding people coming onto our property to visit the memorial
• McConnell AFB Thanksgiving Baskets - Rob Brown reported meet at McConnell Tuesday, November 25 at 7:00AM to help with Thanksgiving Baskets. Motion by Leroy Perkins, 2^nd by Chuck Barshney to donate $250 toward the pies for the baskets. Motion passed unanimously
• 2015 Dues - pay no later than December 31; cards won’t be available until November
• Elections - nominations in December, elections in January
• Flags at Post - Navy’s Birthday – Monday, October 13 - up Doug/Vern Trenkle; down Jerry Ward/Rob Brown

New Business/Reminders:

• Post Cleanup Tuesday, October 21, 6:00PM
• ALR Coins are available - $5.00
• Request from Smith Mortuary to help with lowering/raising flag - after discussion consensus was to leave this responsibility with Smith Mortuary due to non-availability of volunteers
• Operation ALR 136 Holiday Surprise - post donated $200, we now have $515 for our December visit
• Honor Flight - Ron Vangas asked that anyone wanting to go as a group to get him their application. Ron also still has raffle tickets available
• Discussion regarding if ALR 136 wants to host the 2015 State Rally. Agreed to form a committee and submit application to Department ALR Chairman. Committee members: Ron Vangas, Phil Giovanni, Chuck Barshney, Ben Roloff, Diana Nelson, Greg Bauer, Jerry Berry, John Metz.

Upcoming Events:

• Saturday, October 18 - Haysville Fall Festival Parade, Pre-State Derby QT at 7:00AM, parade at 10:30AM
• Saturday, October 18 – Oktoberfest - Goulash, mashed potatoes, German salad (5-7:00PM) $8.00 donation
• Sunday, October 19 - Post breakfast, car show, poker run, chili feed, then Chiefs game
• Sunday, October 26 - Patriot Guard Highway cleanup- Post breakfast 9:00AM, depart 10:30AM
• Saturday, November 22 - Douglass Frontier Days Parade
• Saturday, November 22 - Big Red Turkey Run Warrior Transition
• Tuesday, November 25 - McConnell Thanksgiving Baskets
• Saturday, December 13 - SAL Kid’s Christmas Party
• Two Wheel Tuesday - October 14, Paula’s, October 28, AJ’s Pizza

50/50: Collected $ 52.00 - $26.00 to Rob Brown

Next Meeting: Sunday, November 9 – 3:00PM

Meeting Adjourned: 4:53PM

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

ALR 136 Newsletter – August 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:01PM: Total present: 50 members and 4 guests

• New Members – Virgil Dillon and Walter Morris

Guest Speaker: Captain Brenda Dietzman, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department, thanked and presented certificates for those who rode in the opening and closing ceremonies for the LAW Camp

Minutes: July minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table

Treasurers (Vickie Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read.

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update: Richard Ballinger and Rick Johnson

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• 23 riders participated in the Banana Run on August 3

• Next Banana Run is December 7 - Duane asked for ideas for Christmas gifts for the patients

• September 9 - VA is having a Homeless Veteran Summit (seminar) 9AM-4PM. Duane is trying to get more information.

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Reminder everyone that Legion is sponsoring Beer Garden, August 15 and 16^th
• Volunteers to work Beer Garden are asked to attend meeting at the post Wednesday, August 13 at 6PM

Co-Director (Steve Coberley):

• Thank you note from Terry Houck’s family regarding death of his brother - Steve
• Thank you note from family of Lance Corporal Jed Heersche - thank you ride on July 12
• Two thank you notes from family of Robert Keifer for flag line at his funeral; one from his son along with $50.00 donation and another from Doris Keifer, widow of Robert

S.A.L Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• SAL members will be cooking burgers and brats - Saturday, August 16, after the Old Settlers Parade
• Next SAL meeting is Sunday, September 7 at 1:30PM

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson):

• Vickie Kalous reported that the Auxiliary will be having a Mexican Food Night on September 6

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson):

• October will be German Month - something is planned for every Thursday night during October and there will be a special German dinner towards end of month - more info to follow

Patriot Guard and Road Captain (Darkhorse):

• Darkhorse reported that Dennis Joynt attended the funeral of a State Trooper in West Virginia - 39 ride hours and 2,685 miles

Old Business:

• Jarhead is Road Captain for Old Settlers Parade – Saturday, August 16 - meet at the post at 9:45AM, wear cowboy hats and red shirts, there will be 3 candy stops along the parade route
• New hats are in, those that have pre-ordered and not paid, contact Doug
• Motion from Greg Bauer and 2^nd by Phil Giovanni to give a free hat to new members; motion passed unanimously
• Operation ALR 136 Surprise - 4 members went to McConnell Commissary and gave out $270 to junior enlisted personnel and families
• Since the vote last month was very close on whether or not to give to the Legacy Run, “the hat” was passed and $153.00 was collected to go towards the Run
• Honor Flight – ALR 136 members Dennis Joynt, Duane Kalous, and Jerry Kirk

New Business:

• State Rally in Dodge City is September 12-14 - Motel information has been emailed, registration is due in August 15^th or fee goes from $30.00 to $40.00. Those wishing to ride to the Rally meet at Derby QT at 11:00AM on Friday, September 12
• American Veteran Traveling Tribute in El Dorado - September 4-7. If you want to set up a ride to join El Dorado on the 4^th - contact Doug
• Operation Comfort Warrior – Fort Riley – phase 2 – consensus was to let KC area handle
• Committee was formed to set up Flag Etiquette Team – Committee Chairman: Jim Finneran; committee members: Rick Babinger, Ron Vangas, and Andy Webb
• Post Insurance on ALR Shed - Greg Bauer will have his agent review our policies on all buildings and property and report back to Commander
• Flags at Post - Monday September 1 ( Labor Day) – Flags up Doug Lehman & Deb Lynch and Down - Doug Grant & Rick Babinger
• Flags at VA hospital for Thursday, September 11 (Patriot’s Day) – 0700 - RC- Ron Vangas
• Discussed ALR 10 - Winfield’s Annual Bug Run – Saturday, August 23 (see ALR Calendar) - not doing an organized ride due to safety concerns riding back in the dark
• Mulvane Veteran Memorial – Ron Vangas brought up the idea of a Mulvane Memorial and recommended a committee be formed to look at options. Committee Chairman: Ron Vangas; committee members: Jerry Armstrong, Greg Bauer, Gary Donaldson, Terry Houck, Brad Modlin, and Russ Wallace
• 2015 ALR Scholarship – motion by Ron Vangas and 2^nd by Phil Giovanni to obligate $1000; motion passed unanimously

Floor Opened to the Membership:

• No comments

Two-Wheel Tuesday:

• August 19 - Hangar One Steakhouse (Phil Giovanni)
• September 2 – Pumphouse (Ron Vangas)

50/50: Collected $90.00 - $45.00 to Karen Babinger, donated back to Operation ALR 136 Surprise

Next Meeting: Sunday, September 7, 3:00PM (moved up a week due to ALR State Rally)

Meeting Adjourned: 4:12PM, motion by Phil Giovanni and 2^nd by Greg Bauer

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

“Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless.”

  ~Sherry Anderson

ALR 136 Newsletter – July 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 41 members and 1 Guest

• New Member - Linda Kirby

Guest Speaker: None

Minutes: June minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table

Treasurers (Vickie Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read. Note: ALR’s portion of the 50/50 each month goes towards Operation ALR 136 Surprise. June’s 50/50 of $44.00 and July’s 50/50 of $26.00 will be added to the $200 allocated per quarter.

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update: No report

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Upcoming Banana Run - August 3, meet at the post by 11:30a.m., leave for VA at 12:30p.m.

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Volunteer bartenders needed to help out a couple hours a week - need 8 volunteers

• Still need volunteers to help with Old Settlers Weekend. Sign up book at Post.

Co-Director (Steve Coberley):

• Read thank you from Anderson-Davis & Franzen family for attendance at their father’s funeral

S.A.L Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• Joe Honeycutt won the AR15 gun
• SAL members will serve brats and burgers at the Old Settler’s Horseshoe Tournament

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson):

• Vickie Kalous reported for the Auxiliary that they made $558.00 on the Basket Raffle

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson):

• Chicken Fried Steak Dinner & Karaoke will be Saturday, July 26. Dinner from 5:00-8:00p.m. Karaoke at 6:00p.m. ALR is paying for the steaks and oil from $200 in fish fry obligated monies and Dennis McDonough’s $50 donation. Portion of profit to pay $250 Post loan.

Patriot Guard and Road Captain (Darkhorse): No report

Old Business:

• Sheriff’s Department Law Camp Tuesday, July 15. Jim Finneran asked for riders to be at the East side of Lake Afton by 1:00p.m. to ride in with the flags. Flag retirement ceremony will be Friday, July 18.
• Old Settler’s Parade – stage at the Post at 9:45a.m., depart at 10:15a.m., parade at 11:00a.m. 3 stops to pass out candy.

• Only 1 person has volunteered to help with the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall in Chanute

● Salute to Veterans Rally- Cripple Creek- August 15-17

New Business:

• Rick Babinger made a motion, 2^nd by Phil Giovanni to spend $100 for the ALR Plaque to go up at the post. Motion passed unanimously.
• Doug presented new ALR hat design and cost options. Motion by Sherry Evans, 2^nd by Jerry Kirk to purchase 72 hats. Cost is $11.50 per hat. Doug will try to get price reduced.
• Dennis McDonough made a motion, 2^nd by Jerry Kirk to donate $250, which Dennis would match, to the Legacy Run. After discussion, motion did not pass.

• Paint Sheds - volunteers need at the Post Saturday, July 19 at 9:00a.m.
• Upcoming Director’s Meeting will be at our Post - date TBD. If you have input, contact Doug
• Kansas Veterans and Family Reunion - El Dorado Lake, July 18-20
• Operation ALR 136 Surprise - Friday, August 1. Meet at McConnell’s main gate at 4:00p.m.
• Rocket demonstration at the Post Saturday, July 19, 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Free hot dogs/drinks

Floor Opened to the Membership:

• Linda Kirby introduced herself and told everyone that she is running for Judge in Sedgwick County and would appreciate everyone’s support

Two-Wheel Tuesday:

• July 22 – Sideline’s Bar & Grill, 403 N. Walnut St,
  Augusta
• August 5 - Stearman Field Bar & Grill, 14789 SW 30^th St, Benton

50/50: Collected $ 52.00- $26.00 to Jerry Armstrong

Next Meeting: Sunday, August 10, 3:00p.m.

Meeting Adjourned: 4:54p.m., motion by Jerry Kirk, 2^nd by Jack Evans. Motion carried.

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

“Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.” Calvin Coolidge

ALR 136 Newsletter – June 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 44 – 42 members and 2 guests (Alexandra Coberley and Joe Feast)

Guest Speaker: None

Minutes: May minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table. Accepted as posted.

Treasurers (Vicki Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update: In Ron’s absence, Jerry Kirk gave the prayers and asked that we keep Charles Chauncey in our prayers as he recently lost of his sister

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Bags picked up from Mulvane Elementary School for future Banana Runs
• Mentioned the VA need for volunteers

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Reminder - Legion Meeting is Monday, June 2
• Thanked everyone who helped and participated in Memorial Day activities
• Flag Day ceremony, Saturday, June 14 – details to follow

Co-Director (Steve Coberley):

• No correspondence

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• AR 15 fundraiser – tickets on sale – drawing July 19

• SAL Funeral Monday, June 2 at 2:00p.m. at Smith Mortuary in Derby
• Flag Day ceremony June 14

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson):

• Thanked all for Pie Auction - netted approximately $770.00

Fundraising Chairperson: Diana Nelson

• Next fundraiser - Chicken fried steak/potatoes – Saturday, July 19 – details to follow

Old/Unfinished Business:

• ALR Scholarship winner Alexandra Coberley introduced. Going to Cowley College, then OSU with major in Zoology. Read essay.
• Cypress Springs Memorial Wall dedication huge success. Special thanks to JoAnn Ehrlich-Brown and Jim Finneran who devoted countless hours
• Patriot Guard Highway Cleanup Saturday, June 14, meet at Post at 9:a.m.
• Miss Kansas Parade Saturday, June 7 (details previously sent by email)

New Business:

• 2013 Accountant bill received for filing taxes – our cost $540.00
• Post Cleanup Saturday, June 14, at 8:00a.m. just prior to highway cleanup. Need volunteers!
• Funeral Saturday, June 7 – US Army Veteran Joe Harris (details previously sent by email)
• Welcome Home, Wednesday, June 26, 6:00p.m. – USAF Brent Dean (details to follow)

Floor Opened to the Membership:

• Jerry Allen suggested a ride to Sun City/Busters – date and details to follow
• Jerry Berry advised Alef’s gives Veterans 10% - must take in DD Form 214
• Rick Babinger asked about 50/50 proceeds. Chuck Barshney made a motion we allocate our portion to Operation ALR 136 Surprise. Motion seconded and passed by membership.

Two-Wheel Tuesday

• June 10 – Peck – Norm Prue
• June 24 – River City Brewery – JoAnn Ehrlich-Brown
• July 8 – Red Robin – Ron Vangas

50/50: Collected $88.00 - $44.00 to Warren Johnston

Next Meeting: Sunday, July 13, at 3:00p.m.

Meeting Adjourned: 3:43p.m.

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

ALR 136 Newsletter – May 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:02PM: Total present: 44 members and no guests

• No new applications

Guest Speaker: None

Minutes: April minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table. Accepted as posted.

Treasurers (Vicki Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update: No report

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Thursday, May 8, help is needed to move a homeless veteran. Meet at Derby Quik Trip - K15 & Meadowlark at 9:00AM
• Mulvane Elementary is working on decorating bags for next Banana Run

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Reminder - Legion Meeting is May 5

• Reported about $1000 was made at the Garage Sale and thanked everyone who helped
• Announced riders are needed for the Memorial Day services

Co-Director (Steve Coberley):

• Read letter from Terry & Marci Chism; they donated $1000 to Building Fund after they saw the information on our website
• Steve informed members of complaints about members not taking off hats during the Pledge of Allegiance. Steve read proper conduct for Pledge of Allegiance & for the National Anthem

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• Winner of last fundraiser: Mike Alley won $500 and Karen Babinger won $250
• New ticket sales for fundraiser will be available at next meeting

• Jerry presented ALR $70 from the Horseshoe Fun Day

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson): No report

Fundraising Chairperson: Diana Nelson- to participate in Derby City Wide Garage Sale- May 17,

Patriot Guard and Road Captain (Darkhorse): No report

Old Business:

• Doug announced winner of ALR Scholarship - Alexandra Coberley
• Patriot Guard Highway Cleanup will be Saturday, June 14, meet at Post at 9:00AM
• Motorcycle Safety Class is postponed until Fall, date TBD
• Operation ALR 136 Surprise went well. Monika & Chuck Barshney donated $100 as did the ALR

New Business:

• Memorial Day Riders: Doug Lehman, Jerry Kirk, Ron Vangas, Rick Johnson, Phil Giovanni, Jim Finneran, Dane Nixon, Ron Herndon, John Wise, Bruce Simmons, John Kaufman, Norm Prue, Greg Bauer, Jerry Armstrong, and Terry Houck.

• Rob Brown is placing a notebook in the Canteen for volunteers to sign up to work the booth on Old Settlers Days
• Doug discussed lack of support at other Post events that is, if we expect them to come to our events, we have to go to theirs
• Doug reminded everyone’s support is needed at ALL events. Attendance has been down at funerals, fund raisers, etc.
• Two Wheel Tuesday will be at Merle’s Place, 400 N Seneca, Wichita, May 6, meet at 6:00PM

Floor Opened to the Membership:

• JoAnn Brown who works at Cypress Springs Assisted Living in Wichita is asking members to attend an event on May, 31at 11:00AM. This is to recognize members of the residence who are veterans. They are making a memory wall for the residents to view.
• Buz Nye shared an idea for fundraiser during Mulvane’s Old Settlers Days by having Nick Gibson & his band play on Saturday night. The cost may be $1500 depending on how contract is written. Should bring in a lot of money and maybe have Steve Huckabee do Karaoke on Friday night. Buz suggest that all Legion groups share in the cost and profit. It will be discussed at Legion Meeting.
• Director asked that everyone check their information on latest membership list and correct, if not accurate.

50/50: Collected $66.00 - $33.00 to Jerry Armstrong

Next Meeting: Sunday, June 1 (***one week early***)

Meeting Adjourned: 4:05PM, Motion by Rick Johnson, second by Phil Giovanni. Motion carried unanimously.

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

ALR 136 Newsletter – April 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 48 members and no guests

Guest Speaker: None

Special Presentation: Terry (Darkhorse) Houck presented Ron Vangas with glass etched plaque for past ALR Director (2012-2013) – great job Buckeye!

New Members: None

Minutes: March minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table. Accepted as posted.

Treasurer’s (Vickie Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read.

Chaplain’s Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Ron asked for continued prayers for Doc Peterson and for Buzz Nye’s daughter.

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Banana Run - had a small turnout - handed out sacks to 84 patients & nurses. Next Banana Run August 3
• VA is stilling looking for help in moving patients around
• Homeless Veteran Moves – once more definitive plans are developed, then the ALR will get involved

Legion Commander (RG Reser):

• Warren Johnston reported that Post Elections will be Monday, April 7

Co-Director (Steve Coberley):

• Read thank you letters from the VA, Major Jacob Smith, and Dave and Elizabeth Rumley

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• Jerry announced new SAL officers

• SAL performed first cleanup of the Post

• Drawing for the gift cards will be May 4
• Next SAL meeting Sunday, May 4

Ladies Auxiliary President (Deb Lynch):

• Auxiliary Elections will be Monday, April 7

• Deb thanked everyone who has helped to clean up and organize the kitchen
• Auxiliary is looking for fundraiser ideas

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson):

• Post and ALR will participate in Mulvane City Wide Garage Sale May 10 and Derby City Wide Garage Sale May 17

Patriot Guard and Road Captain (Darkhorse):

• Motorcycle Safety Class for ALR 136 members will be scheduled with class room in AM and PM course riding date (TBD)

Director (Doug Lehman):

• 3 Scholarship applications have been received. Officers will individually review, rank applicants, and report the winner.
• Director and Co-Director attended the Central KS ALR Run meeting in McPherson. This will be a 2-day event. The Run will not a fundraiser. Proposed locations being determined by ALRs from Chapman, Hillsboro, Lindsborg, Newton, and McPherson and possible dates are Jul 26-27, Sep 20-21, or Sep 27-28.
• Operation ALR 136 Surprise at McConnell. Chuck Barshney will donate $100 towards the first visit with ALR 136 giving $100 as well. Jerry Berry made a motion & seconded by Jerry Ward that we make the visits quarterly instead of monthly and we obligate $200 per quarter. Motion carried unanimously.
• Patriot Guard Highway cleanup is Sunday, April 13. Meet at the Post at 10:30 AM, depart at 10:45 AM. Come enjoy breakfast about 9:30 AM. Bring a dish or make a donation.
• Sunday morning Breakfast Group has donated the first $250 payment towards loan on building restoration

New Business: Jim Finneran asked for at least 7 riders attend the opening ceremonies for Sheriff Department’s LAW Camp (camp for at risk kids - ages 11-15). Jim is asking for at least 7 riders to attend the opening ceremony on July 15 and closing ceremony on July 18 by bringing the flags in for the opening and closing ceremonies. If interested please contact Doug Lehman, dlehman4@cox.net.

Two Wheel Tuesday: Suggestions have been made for Annie Mae’s Café, Benton Airport, Hangar One. For now, we’ll do these rides about every 2 weeks or so.

Floor Opened to the Membership: Jerry Allen brought up idea of giving free drink tokens to McConnell groups that we meet so they can come to our Post for a free drink and possibly join. Rick Babinger pointed out that this is not legal with the Kansas liquor laws.

50/50: Collected $ 53.00- Gary Donaldson donated his $26.50 to building fund.

Next Meeting: Sunday, May 4

Meeting Adjourned: 4:04 PM, motion by Jerry Ward, second by Phil Giovanni. Motion carried unanimously.

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.  I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.  ~Abraham Lincoln

ALR 136 Newsletter – March 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:07PM: Total present: 60 members and no guests

Guest Speaker: None

Special Guest: Pat Thacker brought Gold Star Mother - Betty Jean Pulliam to the meeting. Betty has moved to Cooperstone in Derby.

New Members: Pat Wesley

Minutes: February minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table. Accepted as written

Treasurers (Vicki Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update: No report

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Next Banana Run- Sunday, March 16
• Operation Troop Care - only one person’s name received thus far
• Homeless Vet Moves - Duane will contact Helping Hands to see if we can get more advance notice before a move

Legion Commander (RG Reser):

• Legion District Convention - April 25-26

• Elections for Post Officers at April 7 meeting
• Fish Fry at Post - March 22 – 4PM
• Scholarship deadline April 15

Co-Director (Steve Coberley): No correspondence

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• SAL will be the first to do the monthly cleaning of the post – April 5 – 9AM

• Next fundraiser will be for $500 Visa Gift Card and $250 Visa Gift Card - only 150 tickets @ $10.00 each
• Next meeting Sunday, April 6 - election of officers

Ladies Auxiliary President (Deb Lynch): No report

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson):

• To participate in Mulvane City Wide Garage Sale - May 10
• Derby City Wide Garage Sale - May 17
• June 14 - Kansas Chapter Challenge Horseshoe Tournament
• Fall (TBD) Motorcycle Scavenger Hunt

Patriot Guard and Road Captain (Darkhorse):

• Letter was read from US Army Lt Col (retired) Don & Corbell Ames - they donated $1000 to ALR 136
• Report from attendance at Central-KS ALR Run Meeting in McPherson - first meeting was fact finding. 28 Chapters involved and 20 Chapters attended meeting. ALR 136 needs to decide will it be Fun Run or Fundraiser - majority wanted Fun Run. ALR 136 is recommending 2-day event. Membership wants more information and questions answered. Doug Lehman & Steve Coberley will attend next meeting March 29 and report back to the Chapter.
• Lenexa ALR 407 is doing a surprise ride to Deems “Doc” Peterson’s house in Lenexa on Saturday April 15. Darkhorse will RC group from 136 to make this ride.
• Motorcycle Safety Class for 136 will be scheduled with classroom/riding course. Specifics be worked. Date TBD.
• Patriot Guard Highway Cleanup is April 13

Director (Doug Lehman):

• Reminded membership of scholarship deadline of March 28. Will be extended if necessary. Application and eligibility criteria sent to Mulvane High School, Mulvane Police Department, and Mulvane News.
• Discussed previous issues with Department approval of hat design – open

• Scott Hansen is handling flag ordering and sales - will provide inventory and sales at April meeting
• Discussed options for supporting McConnell AFB junior enlisted personnel. Considered helping with the Enlisted Spouses Club by serving home cooked meal in the dorms once a month. Open. Monika Barshney suggested we start a program similar to Operation Holiday Surprise where we go to the commissary and pay for a portion of junior enlisted members’ grocery bill. Jerry Berry made a motion to donate up to $100 per visit. Motion passed.
• Discussed revitalizing Two-Wheel Tuesday. First ride to Jose Peppers March 11
• Vickie Kalous suggested having online banking access for our account for Director, Co-Director and Financial Officer. Motion made by Jerry Ward, second by Jerry Kirk. Motion passed unanimously.
• Rick Babinger mentioned final moving items in storage at the Post Saturday 9AM

50/50: Collected $86.00 - $43.00 to Rob Brown

Next Meeting: Sunday, April 6 (moved up a week due to Patriot Guard Highway Cleanup)

Meeting Adjourned: 5:02PM, motion by Jerry Ward, second by Rick Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

“The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others”

Ghandi

ALR 136 Newsletter – February 9, 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:00 PM Total present : 56 members and 2 guests

Guest Speaker: Phil Horner

Presentations: None

New Members: Jeff Bradley and Tim Johnson (present)

Minutes: January minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table. Accepted as posted

Treasurers (Vicki Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Ron Vangas is recovering from knee replacement surgery- doing well
• Jerry Kirk had back surgery due to be released from hospital Monday, Feb 10
• Dr. Dean “Doc” Peterson in KC has critical lung cancer – need our prayers
• Carol Houck’s brother-in-law (Doug Fullerton) is in hospice – need our prayers
• Connie Berry’s father is in rehab
• Richard Ballinger has serious health issues (unknown cause) at this time

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Submit names for care packages to Duane or Doug
• Next Banana Run will be March 16 (Mulvane Grade School students will decorate bags
• Duane coordinating with McConnell to get us involved and help moving homeless vets

Co-Director (Steve Coberley):

• Steve read a letter of thanks from the Dept of Veteran’s Affairs thanking us for the December Banana Run and gifts to the veterans

Legion Commander (RG Reser):

• 1^st Vice John Metz reminded everyone of upcoming Post elections

S.A.L Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• Gun Drawing held (Feb 9) Kyle Drennan; John Doty winners
• $2000 of gun raffle proceeds went to the building fund
• Jerry reported next drawing will be for gift cards

Ladies Auxiliary President (Deb Lynch): Steve Coberley gave report for Deb Lynch

• 90% of Aux members have paid their dues; 2 new members: Debbie Nelson; Mandy Johnson

Fundraising Chairperson:

• Diana Nelson, Asonjia Stewart and Ron Vangas are brainstorming ideas

Patriot Guard and Road Captain (Darkhorse): Nothing to Report

Director (Doug Lehman):

• ALR accountant reduced our accounting bill for taxes for 2009-2012 to $842. Unknown if there will be late penalties/fees. Estimated cost for 2013 accountant bill for tax preparation $500.

Old Business:

• Phil Horner spoke to the group regarding finishing the Renovation Project at the post. Doug had furnished financial figures to the membership prior to the meeting. Phil asked the Riders to contribute $5000 from their account, which would leave an approximately $10,000 left to finish the project. Phil said that bank had agreed to give the Legion an unsecured loan of $10,000 @ 8% interest for 5 years.
• John Kaufman made a motion the riders give $10,000 toward renovation, motion died for lack of second.
• Buzz Nye made a motion, seconded by Rick Babinger, to give $5,000 toward the renovation. Dennis Joynt volunteered to loan the post the $10,000 to finish the project at zero interest. Discussion ended. Vote was taken and motion to give the Legion the $5000 toward the renovation was unanimously approved.

New Business:

• Two Wheel Tuesday- Chicken Fried Steak Night Post 4 - Feb 11 - 6 PM
• Doug Lehman & Rick Babinger will put up flags at the Post on President’s Day - Feb 17, take down - Doug Grant & Rick Babinger - need more volunteers – email Doug
• ALR 136 Scholarship – brief discussion to continue offering scholarship
• Central Kansas ALR Run being planned – meeting in McPherson Feb 15
• Motorcycle Safety Class- Darkhorse, Greg Bauer, Doug are working on this, date TBD
• Honor Flight Meeting - Mary Green gave report on last meeting, Dennis Joynt, Duane Kalous, Charles Chauncey also attended. Chauncey received a Quilt from Quilts of Valor. Jose Peppers (13^th & K96) are doing a fundraiser, Thursday, Feb 13 with 15% of the bill going to Honor Flight. Honor Flight is planning on 10 flights in 2014. If you are interested in going as a group from Post 136 - contact Doug .
• The Chill - Feb 29-March 2 at KS Coliseum - need volunteers
• Patriot Guard Highway Cleanup - Jim Lindly will verify dates (typically Apr; Oct) Jim will get vests, bags, and do the paperwork.
• ALR State Rally- Dodge City - Sept 12-14 - more info later
• Volunteer Hours – please report by email, text, or call - Doug

Floor Opened to the Membership:

• Jim Lindly is from Winfield and would like flags for services that are held at Winfield Veterans Cemetery. Jim will take 10 flags and have them stowed securely for use at the funerals.

50/50: Collected $68.00 – half $34.00 won by Steve Coberley

Next Meeting: Sunday, March 9, 2014 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Meeting Adjourned: 4:12 PM. Motion by Papa J, second by Jerry Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously.

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman - Director ALR 136