ALR 136 Newsletter – June 2012

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 53 members and 3 Guests

New Members:

Minutes: May minutes accepted with 1 correction (date of next meeting)

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report ($11,731.11 spendable money); accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Richard Carpenter, Lori Metz, Melanie Claude parents

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Need names of deployed troops for Operation Troop Care
• Next Banana Run Aug 5th

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Talked about Wichita Veterans Park.There are signs for directions to museums, but not to the Veterans Park. Dennis Scuffham suggested e-mailing Mayor to get signs posted like the ones to other Wichita attractions.

Commander’s (Jake Defrees) Corner: Vice Commander (Rick Babinger):

• Not present.
• Director reminded members of items needed for September auction and also Flag retirement ceremony on Thursday at 5:30 PM

S.A.L Commander’s (Jerry Armstrong) Corner:

• Donations are being taken for a gun (150 tickets available) July 21^st drawing.

Ladies Auxiliary Corner (Barb Giovani reported):

• Nothing to report

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner:

• Nothing to report

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner:

• Mission completed for Cale Miller in Olathe
• Reminded riders to stay staggered and stay alert

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Briefed on the following events:
• State ALR Romp 15 to 17 June in Hays.
• Sunday, 24 June, pick up trash in ditches of Patriot Guard Highway
• July 21^st ALR 136 will be the Host Chapter (Committee: Jerry Armstrong, Diana Nelson, Jerry and Connie Berry, Ron Vangas) Will have horseshoe tournament, burgers and brats, and a DJ (Gio suggested a dunk tank…will check into)
• Old Settlers Day parade Saturday 18 August

Unfinished Business:

• NA

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Went over changes in the new set of by-laws. Will e-mail out to members.
• Doug ‘Greyeagle’ Lehman reminded members that it doesn’t do any good to complain about the by-laws and how they are administered. We need to accept them, abide by them, and move on.

Tuesday Rides Summer hours in effect – meet at Post at 5:00 PM and depart at 5:30

• 12 June - Quigleys- Rose Hill (Doc)
• 19 June - Cajun Shack (Slacker)
• 26 June - Stearman in Benton (Ron)
• 10 July - Felipe Jr (Connie)

50/50: Collected $93.00 - half ($46.5) won by Ed Watson (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 8 July at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 3:48 PM Motion by Jerry Ward, seconded by Buz Nye

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – May 2012

Meeting called to order at 3:05PM: Total present: 54 members and 2 Guests

New Members: Kyle Smith, Daniel Bustamante

Minutes: April minutes accepted with no corrections or additions

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report. Expense for avenue of flags for the cemetery in the amount of $67.66 should be to the Legion and not the Riders. Report accepted with correction.
• Diana gave report for the Poker Run. $11,104.00 income with $1972.30 expenses giving us a net of $9131.70.

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Richard Carpenter, Lori Metz, and Milt McDaniel

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Need names of deployed troops for Operation Troop Care

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you notes from Ann Myers (to the Patriot Guard), VA for the Banana Run

Commander’s (Jake Defrees) Corner: Vice Commander (Rick Babinger) Reported:

• Memorial Day activities: set little flags and crosses at the graves (5:30 PM Friday). Monday 5:30AM set out big flags. Ceremony at 11:00 AM. Remove flags, fold and store at 4:30PM
• Building fund now at $49,200.00. Door to patio donated and installed (no cost). Beran’s concrete will install footings and slab at no cost to Post.
• Building fundraiser auction scheduled for September. Need good quality items.

S.A.L Commander’s (Jerry Armstrong) Corner:

• Fundraiser to be set up for Ruth Carpenter
• Donations will be taken soon for another gun

Ladies Auxiliary Corner (Barb Giovani reported):

• Nothing to report

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner:

• Nothing to report

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner:

• Talked about send off for Spc Corey Zorn (will get his address for troop care package
• For Sgt Hargrove’s funeral on 10 May, 45 ALR 136 members present
• Kansas Patriot Guard donated 25 American flags with 10’ poles to ALR 273
• Possible funeral mission in Overland Park for Sgt Mike Knapp

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Briefed on the following events:
• State ALR Romp 15 to 17 June in Hays.
• Sunday, 24 June, pick up trash in ditches of Patriot Guard Highway
• Post 81 June Host Chapter
• July 21^st ALR 136 will be the Host Chapter (Committee: Jerry Armstrong, Diana Nelson, Jerry and Connie Berry, Ron Vangas)
• Old Settlers Day parade Saturday 18 August

Unfinished Business:

• NA

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Motion by Greg Bauer to donate $500.00 to RCIC Welding for the metal art that they donated and was auctioned off at the Poker Run, seconded by Ben Roloff. Motion passed. This will pay for 5 veterans to go through the welding school.
• Suggested 10% of Poker Run net proceeds be donated to building fund. Chuck Barshney made motion to donate $5000.00. Seconded by Darrell Hacker. Motion passed.
• Jerry Berry presented ALR 136 Life Membership criteria. Must be life member of Legion, SAL, or Auxiliary. Available 1 June 2012. Application form will be emailed to membership.
• Scott Hansen will be selling American, POW and service flags at $10.00 each.
• Greg Bauer thanked everyone that helped on the Poker Run. It was again a great success because of the effort put forth by the members. GREAT JOB.

Tuesday Rides Summer hours in effect – meet at Post at 5:00 PM and depart at 5:30

• 22 May - Hangar One (Gio)
• 29 May - Ginghis Grill (Moe)
• 5 June - Joes Bar & Grill Old Town (Ron)
• 12 June - Quigleys in Rose Hill (Doc)

50/50: Collected $103.00 - half ($51.50) won by Jerry Armstrong (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 13 May at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 4:00 PM Motion by Jerry Ward, seconded by Gary Donaldson

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – April 2012

Meeting called to order at 3:01PM: Total present: 65 members and 5 Guests

Guest Speaker:

• Cpt Thomas Lesh, 4-4 Cav, Ft Riley, Chaplain
• Sherry Evans talked about the Keller Williams Red Day at the VA to be held on May 12th

Presentations:

• Presented Madison Bish with the ALR scholarship

New Members: Scott Hansen, Byron McNary, Steve Runyon

Minutes: March minutes accepted with no corrections or additions

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report; accepted as read.

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update

• Keep Leah Beale in your thoughts and prayers as she undergoes a heart cath on Monday

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• March 18^th Banana Run had 25 riders and passed out 80 sacks of goodies to the vets at the VA
• Need names of any deployed troops for Operation Troop Care

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you notes from Ann Wrampe, VA, Martha Murray, Kansas Veterans Home, and Nate Mesta

Commander’s (Jake Defrees) Corner: Vice Commander (Rick Babinger) Reported:

• Saturday, 21 April, meet at Mulvane Cemetery at 9:00 AM to set new flag pole bases. Need 18” auger and metal detector
• Need 10 to 15 riders for Memorial Day service at the cemetery. Also need people for honor guard to hold flags and rifles.
• New LED sign on top of Post sign out front should be up and running soon
• Post is now wired for Wi-Fi

S.A.L Commander’s (Jerry Armstrong) Corner:

• There are a few tickets left for the gun raffle
• SAL held elections and the same officers as last year were re-elected:

Commander-Jerry Armstrong; Vice Commander-Bill Johnson; Ajutant-Ed Watso; Finance Officer-Greg Bauer; Sgt at Arms-Johnny Kaufman; Chaplain-Buz Nye; Secretary-Buz Nye

Ladies Auxiliary Corner (Barb Giovani reported):

• Held elections and the same officers as last year were re-elected:

President-Pat Johnston; 1^st Vice-Barb Giovani; 2^nd Vice-Asonjia Stewart; Secretary-Jo Ehrlich; Treasurer-Beth Nye; Sgt at Arms-Leah Beale; Chaplain-Jean Horstman; Historian-Lori Metz

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner:

• A fundraiser auction will be held Sept 22^nd or 29^th at 1 PM. Open to the public.
• Committee formed to contact celebrities for donated items
• Other fundraisers to benefit building fund are planned

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner:(not present)

• Brad Modlin thanked everyone who helped QOV presentation to 4-4 Cav unit at Ft Riley

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner

• Briefed on the following events:
• Department Convention 18 to 20 May in Great Bend
• State ALR Romp 15 to 17 June in Hays.
• Sunday, 29 April, pick up trash in ditches of Patriot Guard Highway

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Deb Lynch wanted to acknowledge ALR136 members who attended the memorial for the Korean War veteran whose remains were recently returned
• ALR is a program of the Legion. Therefore, when referring to the ALR, it is not the Post, but ALR Chapter 136.
• Jarhead made motion to donate ALR portion of the 50/50 to the building fund until such time that the fund is no longer needed. Seconded by Sherry Evans. Motion passed.
• Present Secretary, Terri Lehman, resigned her office. Nominations to fill the office until elections in January were opened to the membership. Rick Babinger nominated Connie Berry who accepted the nomination. There being no further nominations, the membership accepted the nomination by voice vote. Connie Berry was appointed to fill the position of Secretary until the next elections.
• GIO suggested that since Scott Hanson will no longer be able to purchase flags for resale to members, that the ALR take over the responsibility. Jerry Kirk made a motion that the ALR purchase the flags and have a member administer the program. Seconded by Mary Green. Motion passed.

Tuesday Rides Summer hours in effect – meet at Post at 5:00 PM and depart at 5:30

17 April - Stearman Restaurant, Benton Airport (Ed Watson)

24 April - Shoeless Joes (Sherry Evans)

01 May - TJ’s at Harry and Webb (Lori Metz)

08 May - Post 136 The Patriot (Ron Vangas)

15 May - Shang Hai on East Harry (Ron Herndon)

22 May - The Hangar (GIO)

50/50: Collected $94.00 - half ($47.00) won by Ben Swisher (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: Moved to Sunday 20 May at 3:00 PM (Second Sunday is Mothers Day)

Meeting Adjourned: 4:46 PM Motion by Jerry Ward, seconded by Don Carey

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – March 2012

Meeting called to order at 3:02PM: Total present: 61 members and 2 Guests

Guest Speaker:

• Linda Kirby who is running for Sedgwick County Judge

Presentations:

• Presented Jerry Berry with Eagle and framed Highlights for his term as the 2011 Director

New Members: Donald Dassel

Minutes: No corrections or additions to February minutes.

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report; accepted as read.

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update

• Keep Jerry “Jarhead” Allen in your thoughts and prayers for his upcoming surgery.
• Pat Johnson’s Aunt passed away, please keep family in your prayers.
• Nan Wise broke her foot while in Florida helping her mother-in-law move.

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Mentioned that the Douglas nursing home has some veterans living there. Will have a ride in to visit sometime this spring
• Operation Troop Care packages will be sent this month. Contact John with any info on deployed troops
• Banana Run to VA Center will be next Sunday, March 18. Start at 1:30 PM

Commander’s (Jake Defrees) Corner:

• Vice Commander Rick Babinger gave update on the Post remodel project. Encouraged everyone to make a pledge. Building fund is at about $40,000.00.
• Legion elections are in April. Need members to step up and lead.

S.A.L Commander’s (Jerry Armstrong) Corner:

• SAL pledged $1000.00 to the building fund
• Gun drawing was won by Greg Bauer. Ticket sales for next drawing starts now.

BOG representative & Poker Run Chair (Doug Lehman) Corner

• Reminded everyone to support the new dining room. Dining room now open four days a week (Tues thru Fri)
• Soliciting prize donations. Need quality items for Raffle and Auction (not garage sale type items)

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner

• A fund raiser auction will be held Sept 22^nd or 29^th at 1 PM. Open to the public.

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) corner

• Went over Patriot Guard mission for new members.

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner

• Briefed on the following upcoming events:
• Department Convention 18 to 20 May in Great Bend
• State ALR Rally 15 to 17 June in Hays. Encourage everyone to attend. Will send e-mail for available Motels
• March 24^th Host Post will be Post 4. April Post 401, July Post 136
• Thanked Mary Green, Ben Roloff, Aleida Smith, and Jim Finneran for manning the ALR booth at the Chill
• Received three scholarship applications. Will present scholarship at the April meeting.
• Sometime in April will pick up Patriot Guard Highway. Watch e-mail

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Winfield Veterans home is out of popcorn. Pat Thacker made motion to match Post 10 donation of $107.00 to purchase six month supply of popcorn, oil, and sacks. Jerry Ward seconded. Motion carried. Will purchase items this week and notify of delivery date.
• Need old motorcycle shirts for a quilt that will be made for the Poker Run Auction. Get to Terri Lehman.
• Congratulated two members for getting OLD. Pat Thacker – 65, and Dwane Stewart – 66.
• Greg Bauer donated the gun he won in the SAL drawing to the Poker Run auction.
• Greg Bauer announced that the motorcycle safety course will be held March 31^st from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Kansas Coliseum. Will send details by e-mail.

Tuesday Rides Winter hours in effect – meet at restaurant at 5:30 PM

• 20 March - Post 136 “The Patriot” – Doug Lehman
• 27 March - Solo’s Diner – GIO
• 3 April - River City Brewery – Terri Lehman
• 10 April - Mystery Ride – Ron Vangas
• 17 April - Benton Airport – Ed Watson

50/50: Collected $88.00 - half ($44.00) won by Jerry Ward (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: Moved to Sunday 15 April at 3:00 PM (Second Sunday is Easter)

Meeting Adjourned: 4:12 PM Motion by Kevin Conover, seconded by Jerry Ward

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – February 2012

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 69

Presentations:

• Gave Leah Beale ‘Art’s’ memory bar and had her place it in the “Riders in the Sky” memorial box

New Members: Nan Wise, Mark Queen, Deb Lynch, Donald Hobbs

Minutes: No corrections or additions to January minutes.

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report; accepted as read.

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update

• J.D. came through knee surgery and was present at mtg
• Pat Johnson’s mother still going through medical issues. Keep the Johnson family in your prayers

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Mentioned that the Douglas nursing home has some veterans living there. Will have a ride in to visit sometime this spring
• Operation Troop Care packages will be sent after March Meeting
• Next Banana Run to VA Center will be March 18

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you letters from the VA and McConnell Enlisted Spouses Club.

Commander’s Corner:

• Vice Commander Rick Babinger gave update on the Post remodel project. Encouraged everyone to make a pledge.
• Legion elections are in April. Need members to step up and lead. Especially at the Adjutant position. Terry Knight will be stepping down after next year.
• Post Rib Feed will be held Saturday, February 25^th.

S.A.L Commander’s (Jerry Armstrong) Corner

• SAL pledged $1000.00 to the building fund
• Gun drawing underway. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $10.00 each. Drawing will be at the March meeting.

Ladies Auxiliary Corner

• Karen Babinger had nothing to report.

BOG representative (Doug Lehman) Corner

• Addressed the changes to the Canteen and Dinning Room. The dinning room will reopen 01 March

with a new menu and name – “Patriot Restaurant”. Will be open more hours and days. Closed on Saturday and Monday. Welcomed new manager Amy Houston.

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner

• Doug Lehman gave update on the 4^th Annual Poker Run. Contact Doug to sign up for a committee.

Ron ‘Doc’ Herndon and Deb Lynch acquired a donation of a 14 ct/24 diamond tennis bracelet from

“Jewelry Savers” on Rock Road.

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) corner

• Discussed Road Guard meeting and another Safety class. Greg Bauer will set up a class in March or April
• Encouraged more to step up and take class for Road Guard duty
• Thanks to the efforts of Jerry Berry and Terry Houck, a Ride Captain checklist will be sent out to all members

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner

· Briefed on the following upcoming events:

-Chill will be 24 to 26 Feb (Mary Green, Ditch, Aleida, and Skruffy will man the ALR booth on

Sunday the 26^th from 10 to noon)

- Department Convention 18 to 20 May in Great Bend

-State ALR Rally 15 to 17 June in Hays

· ALR will donate $50.00 to the Mulvane Police officer Jimmy Ashmore fund

· Member from Georgia, Dan Graves, lost his wife. Send cards of condolence to: Dan Graves,

37 Adair Dr., Ranger, Ga. 30734. Doug Lehman stepped up and paid his 2012 dues.

Unfinished Business:

· Dennis “Casper” Joint and Jerry “Bowhunter” Kirk presented ALR with a $50.00 gift card donated by Wal-Mart.

· Current membership numbers and list will be available by next meeting.

· Leah thanked membership for everything that was done for her and their family at Art’s funeral

New Business/Discussion Items:

• A picnic for the families at McConnell was discussed. A committee was formed to coordinate between McConnell and the City of Mulvane: Ron Vangas, Jerry Ward, Terri Lehman, Brad Modlin (by default), John Metz, and Chief Kimball, volunteered for the committee.

Tuesday Rides Winter hours in effect – meet at restaurant at 5:30 PM

21 February - Derby Riverside Café - Doc

28 February - Old Chicago - Terri

6 March - Felipe’s East Harry – Jerry Berry

13 March - Post 136 - Doug

50/50: Collected $129.00 - half ($64.50) won by Gary Donaldson (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: Sunday 11 March at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 3:53 PM Motion by Jerry Ward, seconded by Gary Donaldson

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – January 2012

Meeting called to order at 3:02PM:

Total present: 65 (62 members and 3 guests)

New Members: John Landers

Minutes:

No corrections or additions to December’s minutes.

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report; accepted as read.

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update

• Keep Art and Leah in your prayers (cards to: 1217 W Van View, Wichita 67204)
• Keep the families of Russ Sprague and John Kimball in your prayers for their loss
• Mary Green had a boo boo while skiing. Doing good now.

Veteran’s Coordinator (Dennis Joynt)

• Reminder that we will put up flags at the VA on Mon Jan 16th

Co-Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Read thank you cards from Jeff Carrol family and Wade ‘Dawg’ Richards

Commander’s ( Jake Defrees) Corner:

• Reminded everyone to pay your 2012 Legion dues
• Rib feed and Snowshoe tournament 25 Feb
• Legion meeting Monday 9 Jan

S.A.L Commander’s (Jerry Armstrong) Corner

• Thanked all who helped with the SAL Christmas party
• There will be another drawing for a gun in Feb

Ladies Auxiliary (Barb Giovani) Corner

• Barb Giovanni reminded Auxiliary 2012 dues of $25 are now due.

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner

• Nothing to report at this time

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) corner

• Nothing to report but wanted to thank Road Guards for putting themselves in harms way to keep us safe

Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner

Briefed on the following upcoming events:

• 21 January Host Post at Post 406
• March Host Post at Post 4
• Post 10 FYBO Poker Run 14 January
• Welcome Home 15 January
• VA flags 16 January
• Mid Winter Forum 3 to 5 Feb in Leavenworth (Doug and Ron will be attending)
• Chill will be 24 to 26 Feb
• Department Convention 18 to 20 May in Great Bend
• State ALR Rally 15 to 17 June in Hays
• New Challenge coins available-still $5.00- see Connie Berry
• Can do another safety course. Pick date and time and let Greg Bauer know

Unfinished Business

• Doug Lehman discussed BOG issues (Dining Room and Bar/Canteen)
• Rick Babinger commended BOG for the actions taken.
• Discussed remodel and fund raising. Encouraged everyone to get their pledges in.
• Stuff envelopes at Post on Thurs 19 Jan (thanks to Sherri Evans for picking up the cost of postage).
• Open House at Post 136, 11 Feb at 7 PM for membership drive.

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Sherri Evans discussed Bowl for Vets at the Alley on Jan 25^th (see Sherri to participate)
• Darkhorse lubed the ALR shed lock (?)
• Russ Wallace suggested we participate in Arena events as a fund raiser. More info to follow.
• Doug Lehman asked about putting a bowling night together just for fun. He also mentioned that the May poker run meetings will start in Feb.
• Jerry Acknowledged Doug Lehman and Greg Bauer for being horseshoe tournament champions at this summers State ALR rally. The engraved plaque stays at 136 again for another year.
• Opened up the floor for officer nominations. All unopposed positions went unchanged and were declared winners. Assistant Sgt at Arms ballot was cancelled. Darkhorse made a motion and was seconded by Little John to have Ditch leave the room and have a vote by show of hands. Ditch was declared the winner by show of hands. Rick Johnson assisted in the installation of the new officers:
  • Director Ron Vangas
  • Co-Director Jerry Berry
  • Treasurer Diana Nelson
  • Secretary Terri Lehman
  • Chaplin Ron Herndon
  • VA Coordinator John Metz
  • Sgt at Arms Terry Houck
  • Asst Sgt at Arms Ben Roloff
  • Historian Doug Grant

Tuesday Rides

Winter hours in effect – meet at restaurant at 5:30 PM

• 17 January - Carlos O’Kelly’s – Barb
• 24 January - Cajun Shack - Johnnie
• 01 February - Neighbors – Gio (moved to Wed)
• 07 February - Derby Olive Garden - Terri
• 14 February - Cancelled due to Valentines Day

50/50:

Collected $123.00 - half ($61.50) won by Ben Swisher (Ben returned $20.00 to ALR)

Meeting adjourned:

4:13 PM - Motion by Jerry Ward, seconded by Rick Johnson.

Next Meeting:

Sunday, 12 February, 3:00 PM

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – December 2011

Meeting called to order at 3:03 PM: Total present: 56 (51 members and 5 guests)

Mulvane High School Choir Presentation – Presented certificate of appreciation to the Mulvane High School Choir for singing during the 4 December banana Run.

New Members: None

Minutes: No corrections or additions to November minutes.

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report; no corrections or additions to the financial report.

Chaplain (Ron Herndon)

• Advised that Art Beale’s birthday was Thursday and would be celebrated at Red Robin in Wichita. Discussion resulted in 13 December ride to Riverside Café moved to 20 December Meet at Red Robin before 6 PM on 15 December to surprise Art for his birthday.

Veteran’s Coordinator (Dennis Joynt) Corner

• Last 136 Banana Run for the year was 4 December 2011

• Mulvane High School Choir and Honor Society participated.

• Kansas Veterans Home
• Presented 2 popcorn machines in conjunction with Post 10 (Winfield) prior to the Wreaths across America ceremony.

Co-Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Read thank you from Steve and Kathy Blake.
• Gave summary of popcorn machine presentation to Kansas Veterans Home.

Commander’s (Rick Babinger for Jake Defrees) Corner:

• No Christmas dinner planned.
• Dining Room closed for the rest of the year.
• Remodel issue – Jerry Berry, Ron Vangas, and Buzz Nye to work on Casino donation request.

S.A.L Commander’s (Jerry Armstrong) Corner

• SAL Christmas Party 18 December from 3 – 5 PM.
• Setup at 1 PM, bring cookies
• Next Gun Drawing after the first of the year.

Ladies Auxiliary (Pat Johnston) Corner

• Reminder for ladies to pay Auxiliary dues.

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner

• Soup Fest 1 January at the Post. All you can eat for $5.
• Will put on ALR calendar and run an ad in the Mulvane paper.

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) corner

• Standby alert for Officer David Enzbrenner.

Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner

• 2012 Officer Elections.
• Must be 2012 member to vote, Membership ID’s checked at the door.
• Diana will be available for renewals prior to 8 January meeting.
• Nominations for next year’s officers will be accepted under new business.
• Thanked all who supported KVH/Wreaths Mission.
• 24 members, 8 rode. 14 bikes total from all posts.
• Due to all graves being covered with wreaths, the $500 Post 136 voted to donate remains in obligated monies for next year.
• New challenge coins should be in by Wednesday, 14 December.
• Operation Star Tree - $1133 spent on 25 stars.
• Thanked Barb Giovanni, Connie Berry, Denny McDonough, Monica Barshney, Rick and Nancy Johnson for shopping.
• Operation Holiday Surprise - Riders donated $600 & the Legion donated $500.
• Welcome Home Monday, 12 December for Shawn Williams, who was wounded by an IED in Afghanistan.
• The scholarship requirements remain unchanged from last year. Topic is “What have Veterans done for our Nation and how has it affected me personally.”
• Summarized the Chapter Report to date.
• 13832 hours, 146951 miles and $15,348.60 in donations, year to date.
• Post 10 FYBO Poker Run is 14 January, 2012, starting in Winfield.
• Mid Winter Forum is from 3 to 5 February, 2012. (see calendar for reservation info)
• The Chill is scheduled from 24 to 26 February, 2012. (Poster)
• Next Year’s Post 136 Poker Run is scheduled for 12 May, 2012.
• Department Convention is from 18 to 20 May, 2012 in Great Bend
• National ALR Rally is from 15 to 17 June, 2012 in Hays

Unfinished Business

• No unfinished business.

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Warrior Transition Battalion Toys Donation request from Department. Terry Houck made a motion, seconded by John DeArmond, to donate $100. Motion Passed.
• Terry Houck discussed the escort for the Quilts of Valor in Mid to Late March, 2012, to the Warriors Transition Battalion for the Quilt Presentation to the 4/4 Cavalry, who has a high casualty rate from the wars in Iraq/Afghanistan.
• Director authorized $62.50 to pay for the next year’s web domain service.
• John DeArmond questioned possibility of Lifetime ALR membership. No additional discussion at this time.
• Post 10 Freeze Your Butt Off Poker Run is 14 January, 2012, starting in Winfield.
• Kevin Conover discussed drawings for wooden statue and pistol during event.
• Jerry Kirk questioned July 2012 meeting date. No confirmation at this time. Date may change based on new Directors call.
• Discussion concerning new plans for building remodel as they relate to $5000 donation by ALR 136 to the Patio Fund. Russ Wallace, Legion Finance Officer will ensure money is designated for Patio construction only.
• Flint McPeak requested an Airport Welcome Home for Mulvane Police Officer Friday’s son who is returning from Navy A School. Director to contact Flint to discuss.
• Any other new business?

Nominations made and accepted for 2012 Officer Positions. (Nominations will be accepted until the call for vote during the 8 January, 2012 meeting).

• Director - Ron Vangas
• Co-Director - Jerry Berry
• VA Coordinator - John Metz
• Treasurer – Diana Nelson
• Secretary – Terri Lehman
• Chaplain – Ron Herndon
• Sgt at Arms - Terry Houck
• Asst Sgt at Arms – Ben Roloff and Dennis McDonough
• Historian - Doug Grant

Tuesday Rides: Winter Hours – meet at the restaurant at 5:30PM.

• 15 December – Red Robin, E 13^th, Wichita – Leah Beale
• 20 December – Riverside Café, 824 N. Baltimore, Derby – Asonjia Stewart
• 27 December – Buffalo Wild Wings, 1918 N Rock Road, Derby - Terri Lehman
• 3 January, 2012 – Haysville Fish market, 7301 S. Broadway, Haysville – J D Dunham
• 10 January, 2012 – RD’s County Line, 108 N 2^nd, Mulvane – Jerry Ward

50/50: Collected $102.00 - half ($51.00) won by Kevin Conover.

Next Meeting: Sunday, 8 January, 3:00 PM

Meeting adjourned: 5:15 PM - Motion by Steve Coberly, seconded by Jerry Ward.

Jerry (Hawkeye) Berry