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

ALR 136 Newsletter – December 2013

Meeting called to order at 3:04PM: Total present: 34 members and 0 guest

Guest Speaker: None

Presentations: Quilts of Valor presented Ed ‘Nightstalker’ Watson with a quilt

New Members: None

Minutes: November minutes sent by e-mail and posted on bulletin board. Accepted as posted

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Goldstar Mother Betty Pulliam still in rehab in Derby. Doing a lot better
• Legion member Dave Williams had a heart attack
• Legion member Ski had a seizure
• Member John Metz’s brother-in-Law had a heart attack

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz):

• Next Banana Run will be 15 Dec
• Troop Care packages will be sent out this week

Co-Director (Jerry Berry):

• Read letter from Wreaths Across America thanking us for donation.

Legion Commander (RG Resser):(Not present) Report by First Vice John Metz

• Received $5000.00 donation for enclosing patio. Will put up a temporary wind barrier for now.
• Open house is scheduled for Jan 11th

S.A.L Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• Kids Christmas party was a success. Thanked Auxiliary for their help
• Will be raffling 2 guns off in January. $10.00 donation per ticket.
• Next mtg will be Jan 5th

Ladies Auxiliary President (Lori Metz):

• Auxiliary closet is cleaned out and ready for demolition
• Soup luncheon Jan 1^st. $5.00 per person
• Completed blankets for the Veterans at Mulvane nursing home
• Christmas party at Post Dec 20^th. There will be a gift exchange

Fundraising Chairperson:

• All fundraising on hold until remodel is complete

Patriot Guard and Road Captain (Darkhorse):

• Nothing to report

Director (Ron Vangas):

• Wreaths Across America at Winfield Veterans Cemetery Sat 14 December

Old Business:

New Business/Discussion Items:

• ALR 2014 membership renewals are way behind. Out of 178 members, only 66 have renewed. That’s a mere 37%.
• Read letter from McConnell Enlisted Spouses Club asking for donations again this year for Operation Surprise. Rick Babinger made a motion to donate $500.00. Seconded by Norman Prue. Motion carried.
• Nominations for new officers for 2014:

Director: None

Co-Director: None

Treasurer: Vicki Kalous

Secretary: None

VA Coordinator: Duane Kalous

Sgt-At-Arms: Dennis Peterson

Chaplain: Ron Herndon

Historian: Diana Nelson

Floor Opened to the membership:

• Brad Modlin indicated that he had a quilt that he could donate for our Gold Star Mother Betty Pulliam. We will call it a ‘Quilt of Comfort’. Gregg Bauer suggested that we present it to her at our open house on the 11^th of January. She always enjoys having a drink with “Her Boys”.
• Pat Thacker indicated that Betty was lonely at the rehab center and that we need to go by or call her.

50/50: Collected $68.00 - half ($34.00) won by Vicki Kalous (Donated to the Building fund)

Next Meeting: 12 January at 3:00 PM.

Meeting Adjourned: 3:55 PM. Motion by Gio, second by Dennis Peterson. Motion carried.

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – November 2013

Meeting called to order at 3:04PM: Total present: 41 members and 0 guest

Guest Speaker: None

Presentations: None

New Members: None

Minutes: October minutes sent by e-mail and posted on bulletin board. Accepted as posted

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Vicki Kalous had surgery and is doing well
• Sheryl Carpenter is undergoing chemo for her cancer
• Dave Williams underwent heart surgery

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz):

• Next Banana Run will be Dec 15^th
• Mulvane HS Esprit De Corps will sing Christmas Carols
• Mulvane HS Honor Society decorated the sacks

Co-Director (Jerry Berry):

• Read letter from VA thanking us for the last Banana Run
• Thank you card from Jerry Ward

Legion Commander (RG Reser):(Not present) Report by First Vice John Metz

• Bar is open now and there is no smoking in the building
• In the process of getting the income taxes up to date and the non-profit status back

S.A.L Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• SAL/Auxiliary kids Christmas part will be December 1^st ,2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Mulvane Senior Center in the Recreation Center.
• Will shop for kids gifts at Wal Mart on Nov 25^th at 7:00 PM.

Ladies Auxiliary President (Lori Metz):

• Will decorate bar area for Christmas
• Veterans Day after flag retirement ceremony at 5:15 PM soup and snacks will be served

Fundraising Chairperson:

• All fundraising on hold until remodel is complete

Patriot Guard and Road Captain (Darkhorse):

• Funeral for PFC Robinson in Wamego on Thursday. Some members will be going up Wednesday night. Meet at QT 71^st and K15 at 1:00 PM
• Cindy Jarvis sent a $500.00 check in memory of her son. Darkhorse made a motion to donate the check to Jerry Armstrong (Sawblade) for help in offsetting his labor and materials for the Post bar. Rick Babinger seconded. No discussion. Motion carried
• Doc made a motion for the ALR to match the $500.00 check to Sawblade. Seconded by Greg Bauer. No discussion. Motion carried.
• SIDE NOTE (from ALR Director): Sawblade put in many hours away from his paying job to volunteer his labor, material, and equipment. He wore out some of that equipment in the process. When Jerry is in the bar, members should not let him pay for any of his drinks.

Director (Ron Vangas):

• Veterans Day program at Douglass Mon 11 Nov. Depart Casey’s in Mulvane at 8:45AM.

Present Deena Glaves with certificate of appreciation for her dedication putting on this program

• Student Veterans Organization at WSU ribbon cutting ceremony for their new meeting room. Meet at Sonic on 21^st at 1:30 PM. Will present them with Service Branch flags
• Will meet with second graders at Munson Elementary to talk about why we honor the flag and flag etiquette. Meet at Post at 9:30 AM
• Wreaths Across America at Winfield Veterans Cemetery Sat 14 December
• Honor Flight is now open to Viet Nam Veterans. It’s on a first come basis. If you want to go as a group, I can turn in the applications as a group. Order of Veteran priority: WWII, Korea, Viet Nam in poor health

Old Business:

· Officer nominations will be held in December with elections in January. Your 2014 dues must be up to date to enter the January meeting.

New Business/Discussion Items:

• All food for Ft Riley Big Red 1 Turkey Run has been purchased. We can make donation and send to Department (not recommended). Suggest we let ALR’s in that part of the State support Ft Riley and we support McConnell AFB in our back yard. On November 26^th there will be a Thanksgiving basket given to needy Airmen and their families. We have been asked to help with monetary donation and also help assemble baskets and pass out. Mulvane Toys for Tots will not have a poker run this year. They were also made aware that they can get assistance from the Marine/Salvation Army to get toys for the needy kids in the Mulvane area. Doug Lehman made a motion that we use $250.00 of the obligated money for the Mulvane Toys for Tots to donate to McConnell and keep $250.00 in the fund in case Mulvane PD/Fire/Ems comes up with an event. Seconded by Rick Babinger.

Discussion: Doug Lehman mentioned that Post remodel is over budget and we need to keep this in mind before making any donations; Jarhead mentioned that the new Wichita Toy Run format decreases the amount of toys donated to the cause. Motion carried.

Floor Opened to the membership:

• Rick Babinger gave an update on the remodel. Bar is open and we need to make an effort in taking pride in keeping it clean. Need to get people interested in coming back and supporting the Post.
• Deb Lynch commented on the WSU Student Veterans Organization and how they help Active Military and veterans returning from the wars with tutoring and other support.
• Doug Lehman mentioned that the Post Bar grand opening suggested for the December 14^th conflicts with the Wreaths across America ceremony.
• Kevin Conover said that Post 10 will donate for the Winfield Veterans home Christmas and that Ark City may do the same. He also mentioned that this year’s Post 10 Freeze Your ??? Off poker run will have a different format.

50/50: Collected $82.00 - half ($41.00) won by John Wise (Donated to the Building fund)

Next Meeting: 8 December at 3:00 PM. Will be at Post unless noted otherwise.

Meeting Adjourned: 4:09 PM. Motion by Pat Thacker, second by JD. Motion carried.

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – October 2013

Meeting called to order at 3:01PM: Total present: 33 members and 1 guest

Guest Speaker: None

Presentations: None

New Members: None

Minutes: September minutes sent by e-mail and posted on bulletin board. Accepted as posted

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:(Not present)

• Financial report read by Co-Director. Accepted as read.

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• John Metz’s mom passed away

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz): (Not Present)

• Next Banana Run will be Dec 15th

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• No correspondence

Commander’s (RG Resser) Corner: (Not present)

• If you go to the Post, don’t bother or get in the way of the workers. Rick Babinger said that people have left beer bottles in the back. This doesn’t sit well with the City Inspectors.

S.A.L Commander’s (Jerry Armstrong) Corner(Not present):Buz Nye reporting:

• SAL meeting will be held on Sunday Oct 13^th at 1:30 PM
• All tickets for the gun raffle are sold and drawing will be at the meeting Sunday

Ladies Auxiliary President’s (Lori Metz) Corner(Not present):

• Nothing to report

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonya Stewart): Not Present

• All fundraising on hold until remodel is complete

Patriot Guard and Road Captain’s (Darkhorse) Corner:

• Nothing to report

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Honor Flight departs Wed 9 Oct and returns Fri 11 Oct at 8:20 PM. Free parking and shuttle bus service in parking lot of Burlington Coat Factory
• Pick up Patriot Guard Highway Sun 20 Oct. Depart Post at noon
• Wichita Toy Run Rally Sun 3 Nov. Depart Lowe’s in Derby at 8:45AM
• Veterans Day program at Douglass Mon 11 Nov. Depart Casey’s in Mulvane at 8:45AM
• Attended key presentation for Marine Sgt Matt Amos in Mt Hope on Sat 28 Sept. Homes for our Troops have built over 140 homes so far. Sgt Amos lost both legs from an IED in Afghanastan. Cargill donated $100,000.00 to Homes for our Troops. Got business card from Cargill president. She said to call her if we ever need meat donated for an event. (side note: two Air Force and one Army veteran represented ALR 136, but no Marines)

Old Business:

• Veterans Christmas Committee recommended $1000.00 for the VA and $500.00 for Winfield. Motion was made by Susan Lee to obligate $1000.00 for the Wichita Va Christmas Banana Run and $500.00 for the Winfield Veterans Home. Seconded by Vicki Kalous. Motion carried.
• Elections will be held in December. So far we have had one person step up for Treasurer and one person for Chaplain. That won’t do it. If we don’t have a Director, than we don’t have an ALR

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Motion made by Doug Lehman to bring obligated monies for the McConnell Star Tree Fund to $500.00, seconded by Bruce Simmons. Motion carried

Floor opened to membership:

• Rick Babinger gave an update on the remodel. Still looks like will be done by end of November.
• Jarhead thanked JD and Darkhorse for keeping his place mowed while he was recuperating
• Susan Lee said that even though some facilities are closed at McConnell, the clinic is still open
• Doug Lehman suggested putting flags out at the Post on special days. Need volunteers.

50/50: Collected $41.00 - half ($20.50) won by Ben Swisher (Donated to the Building fund)

Next Meeting: 10 November at 3:00 PM (at Mulvane City Hall, 211 North 2^nd)

Meeting Adjourned: 3:55 PM. Motion by Gary Donaldson, second by Gio. Motion carried

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – September 2013

Meeting called to order at 3:04PM: Total present: 30 members and 3 guest

Guest Speaker: Member Steve Towns talked about Shriners Poker Run to benefit the Children’s Hospital. To be held Sat Sept 14th

Presentations: Martha Smith with the Quilts of Valor presented Steve Coberly with a quilt. Martha indicated that 250 quilts have been given out in Kansas so far this year

New Members: None

Minutes: August minutes sent by e-mail and posted on bulletin board. Accepted as posted

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Read the financial report. Accepted as read.
• Motion made by Darkhorse to obligate $1000.00 for the 2014 scholarship, seconded by Norm Prue, motion carried

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• John Wise’s mother passed away
• Sheryl Carpenter underwent surgery for mouth cancer
• Nancy Johnson had both big toe nails removed
• Wayne Lewis has been diagnosed with throat cancer

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz):

• Next Banana Run will be Dec 15th

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• No correspondence

Commander’s (RG Resser) Corner: (not present-report by first Vice John Metz)

• Next meeting will be at Mulvane City Hall in Court Room

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

• Next meeting will be on the 6^th of October
• SAL Christmas Party will be held Dec 1^st at the Mulvane Rec Center
• Obligated $4500.00 for new bar
• Tickets for gun raffle now available

Ladies Auxiliary President’s (Lori Metz) Corner:

• Next meeting will be held same time as Legion meeting at City Hall in Commission Chambers

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonya Stewart): Not Present

• All fundraising on hold until remodel is complete

Patriot Guard and Road Captain’s (Darkhorse) Corner:

• Nothing to report

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• ALR 136 scheduled to set flags at VA on Wed Sept 11th
• Pick up Patriot Guard Highway scheduled for Oct 20th

Old Business:

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Need to start thinking about ALR officers for 2014. Will send out an e-mail detailing each officer duties
• Christmas Banana Run and Winfield Veterans home Christmas donation was discussed. It was suggested that we don’t do enough for the Mulvane Vets. Question was asked why we donate to Winfield which is out of our District. Committee was formed to decide what to do for Christmas (Doug Lehman, John Metz, Ron Herndon, Deb Lynch, Jerry Berry, Diana Nelson, Ron Vangas)
• Wichita Toy Run scheduled for Sunday November 3^rd. Jarhead researching whether we will participate this year
• Ron will check out to see when Mulvane Toy run is scheduled

Floor opened to membership:

• No comments

50/50: Collected $68.00 - half ($34.00) won by Ron Herndon (Donated to the Building fund)

• Rick Babinger indicated that over $1500 has been given to the building fund from the 50/50

Next Meeting: 06 October at 3:00 PM (at Mulvane City Hall, 211 North 2^nd)

Meeting Adjourned: 3:45 PM. Motion by Greg Bauer, second by Steve Coberly. Motion carried

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – July 2013

Meeting called to order at 3:05PM: Total present: 53 members and 1 guest

Guest Speaker: None

Presentations: None

New Members: None

Minutes: June minutes sent by e-mail and posted on bulletin board: accepted as posted

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Read the financial report. Accepted as read.

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Pat and Linda Thacker’s niece, who is 1 year old, has been diagnosed with bone cancer. Please keep her and the family in your prayers
• Cub and Doug Grant had an accident coming home from RAGS. Doug had some stitches in leg and Cub had a fracture of his leg. Both are doing well now.

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz) :

• Next Banana Run will be August 4th
• Troop care packages will be sent out before Aug 19^th. If you know of someone who is deployed, let John know. He has enough to send out to the one name that he has.

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you note from Beth and Buz Nye for the flag line and escort for Beth’s brother.

Commander’s (RG Resser) Corner: (Not present) 1^st Vice John Metz reported:

• August Legion meeting we will vote on whether the Post will to go no smoking throughout the facility.

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

• Hand gun raffle drawing will be at the August meeting. 150 tickets available at $10.00 each
• SAL will cook for the Old Settlers Horseshoe tournament start serving at 12 noon.
• Now accepting dues for 2014

Ladies Auxiliary President’s (Lori Metz) Corner: (not present) Deb Lynch reporting:

• Issue with writing one check for multiple memberships. Need to write one check to Auxiliary, one check to ALR, etc.
• Ready to kick off a big year
• Setting up window display for Old Settlers

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonya Stewart): Not Present

• No Report

Patriot Guard and Road Captain’s (Darkhorse) Corner:

• Received 21 bricks (14 KIA and 7 for members) Will set in near future

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Cripple Creek Salute to Veterans Aug 16, 17, 18
• Old Settlers Parade Aug 17^th
• Florence Labor Day Parade Sept 2nd

Old Business:

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Waiver form that needs to be signed is tabled until next meeting. Not sure we need the new forms.
• Tried Two Wheel Tuesday and only had 4 motorcycles rode. The time is a problem as many members work till 5:00. Will try a Saturday or Sunday ride.
• Sept 14^th is our Annual Veterans Appreciation (committee volunteers: Diana Nelson, Doug Lehman, Rob and Jo Brown, Gio, Connie and Jerry Berry)
• Recognized July Birthdays: Doc, Connie Berry, Gio, Russ Sprague
• Jim Tashetta was married on July 4^th
• Recognized Susan Lee for her recent promotion to Lt Col

Floor opened to membership:

• Red suggested that everyone bring a dish for breakfast before the August Banana Run. If you don’t bring a dish, there will be plenty of food anyway.
• Warren needs help picking up patio furniture from McConnell at 10:00 AM wed 17^th.
• Post remodel will start on Sept 9^th in the dining room converting over to the bar area. Need help on Sept 2^nd to remove everything from the dining room. Hope to have finished by Thanksgiving.
• Rob Brown needs volunteers for Old Settlers booth: e-mail racereod@yahoo.com, or sign up book is on the counter in the bar area.
• Buz Nye has a handicap accessible van. Contact Buz if you know of a disabled Vet that could use it:

e-mail buznye@yahoo.com or cell: 993-2646

• Deb Lynch suggested donating school supplies to Mulvane Grade School. Brad Modlin indicated that the Casino donates $100.00 to each student. Ron will check with principal.
• Deb Lynch suggested a ride to the Ponca City Legion Post for Friday dinner or Saturday breakfast.

50/50: Collected $77.00 - half ($38.50) won by Papa-J (Donated to the Building fund)

Next Meeting: 11 August at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 3:55 PM. Motion by Papa-J, second by Jarhead. Motion passed

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas