American Legion Riders 136 Newsletter: June 2015

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 54 members present

New applications- Michael Keith, William Tucker, Henry Bittle

Guests: Johnny Stevenson

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

Chaplain, Sick Call (Steve Firkins):

Guest Presentation: None

Treasurer (Vickie Kalous)

Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read.
Vickie needs to order more patches and requested a motion. Ron Herndon made a motion to allow the $600 to $700 that is required to purchase the needed patches. Rob Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

Legion Commander (John Metz):

Thanks for assisting with the cleaning of the Legion in preparation of the ALR Rally
Membership dues will increase to $30
Old Settler’s Day will be the next fundraiser for the Legion-this will require volunteers
Thank you for your participation in the Memorial Day Service

Co-Director (Mary Green): No Report

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson):

The Auxiliary will be providing finger food for Friday evening for the ALR State Rally.
Thank you for participation in the Poppy Program. Of the 500 poppies 470 were sold.
Thank you for the participation in the Memorial Day Service

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson):

There will be a Father’s Day Dinner on June 21, 2015 and there are only 30 meals available so put in your reservation soon.

Patriot Guard & Road Captain (Darkhorse): No Report

Unfinished Business:

Membership cards to the AUX, SAL and AL will be checked as well as ALR membership cards for admission to the ALR State Rally
Must wear Legion Rider vest
Wear your blue ALR Rally shirts Saturday
Only ALR members may sign up to play horse shoes
Phil Horner revamped the horse shoe pits-Thank you
Bob McFadden put up the lights around the parking area-Thank you
Reported on silent auction list and the titles of each group of items
There will be a sign-up list for Sunday morning breakfast
State Rally Expense was reviewed
The large banners and the magnetic signs for the van were donated by Mike Tanner of
Wayman Oil Company-Thank you.
E-Bay ride was outlined and reviewed
Those that provided contributions in any will be recognized with a thank you letter and certificate of appreciation

Nation of Patriots update by Sue and Larry Lee; A single flag is transported across the 48 states beginning in Wisconsin and ending in Wisconsin.

Post 136 will be one of the overnight stops. 7/10/15 the flag will be received around 6 PM at Post 136 and will leave 7/11/15 escorted by a group of riders from Post 136.
Expect 25 to 30 non-members to participate in the small ceremony associated with the transfer of flag from the arriving group of riders to Post 136. A light meal will be provided for the riders and other participants. There will be speakers and a band associated with the ceremony. Sue and Larry Lee are organizing the ceremony. This will be a non-alcohol event.
James Finneran volunteered to receive the flag.

Monika Barshney is painting the curb stops yellow and requires additional paint to finish the project. Deb Herndon made the motion to purchase the additional paint. Mary Green seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Chuck Vrana brought several communication systems for trial at the ALR State Rally. He described their use and how they can be used to simplify communications at larger events. If they are successful in assisting with communication he would sell the units to ALR at the same cost of his purchase
The ALR garage sale made $250.00. Future ALR events will require more participation from additional members

New Business/Reminders:

Patriot Guard Highway Clean Up has been postponed due to the water standing in the ditch and the un-mowed grass. It will be rescheduled. Ron Vangas will take the lead.
Deb Herndon volunteered to complete the required forms for a proposed visit by William Shatner as he visits/tours American Legion posts along a route from Chicago, Ill to Los Angeles, California.
Mulvane July 4^th Parade-Mike Vore is still getting information and will let the Post know more about the parade.
50/50 – Collected $111, $55.50 going to the Operation Surprise. John Wise won the other $55.50 which he donated to the Operation Surprise. Thank you John Wise!

Two-Wheel Tuesday-

June 16, 2015 Pumphouse
June 30^,2015 No suggestion-if anyone has an idea of a place to eat please let Mike Vore know.

Next Meeting: Sunday July12, 2015 at 3:00PM

Meeting Adjourned: Motion to Adjourn: Rob Brown, second by Jerry Berry, adjourned 4:30 PM.

Mike “Windhorse” Vore

American Legion Riders 136 Newsletter