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:

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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