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, 2nd 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, 2nd 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 & 2nd 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, 2nd 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
