ALR 136 Newsletter – March 2015

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 45 members present

• New applications- None

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

Chaplain (Steve Firkins):

• Vicky Kalous is now home after her surgery and is doing well
• Prayers are asked for Rick Johnson who is back home.
• Duane Stewart is recovering after a brief stay in the hospital.
• Betty Jean has fallen and is staying with her daughter, Sandy Atterbury

Guest Presentation: None

Treasurer (Vickie Kalous)

• In Vickie’s absence Duane Kalous read the treasure report
• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Next Banana Run March 15, 2015 Fill bags at Noon and depart at 1235

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• The 5^th district meeting is going to be in Eldorado, Kansas and the American legion is asking for delegates. If you are interested contact John Metz.
• Bar stools will be here on Tuesday. Need 5-6 volunteers to unload and assemble the stools.
• Old Settlers meeting is March 16. 2015. The date is August 14-16, 2015. A committee is being formed to decide if the Legion wants to continue to be involved
• The American Legion will be electing new officer at the next meeting

Co-Director (Mary Green): No correspondence

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• SAL rescheduled Post clean up to Sunday, March 22 at 10:30 AM
• Gun raffle tickets are now available
• ‘Nut Fry’ scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2015. There will also be a horseshoe tournament

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson):

• In Jackie Johnson’s absence Debbie Herndon reported:
• Elections will be held at the May meeting
• Thank you to Auxiliary members for the food provided for the funeral dinners
• American Legion’s Birthday is March 15^th. Our Post will have a Birthday Party on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 6 PM

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson)

• Tuesday, March 17, 2015 St Patrick’s Day Post 136 Corn Beef and Cabbage
• Thursday, March 26, 2015 Bierocks

Patriot Guard & Road Captain (Darkhorse): No Report

Old Business:

• Doug Lehman reported on the current State Rally Expenses. A sheet was passed around listing the specific expenses. Doug Lehman made a motion to allocate $2000.00 to cover the current State Rally expenses. Jerry Allen seconded the motion. Motion passed. State Rally dates are June 12- 14
• State Rally Meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 1800.
• Kansas Legacy Run - July 16-19- no report given.
• Riders in the Sky Patch for Richard Ballinger are available-contact Mike Vore
• Discussed mailing membership ID cards. Rob Brown made a motion to mail membership ID Cards to those members who provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. Steve Coberley seconded the motion. Motion Passed
• Monica Barshney will paint the stripes on the motorcycle pad with supplies provided by The American Legion Riders
• ALR 136 Scholarship pkt will be provided to the officers. Application date is closed

New Business/Reminders:

• Rick Babinger made a motion that all funds that are donated to the American Legion Riders without a specific designation to a specific fund; will be applied to a fund specifically obligated for the memorial dinners for deceased members of our American Legion. Buz Nye seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
• Schedule was passed around for putting up flags at the Post-still need volunteers.
• Doug Lehman discussed making a financial contribution to Rick and Nancy Johnson. At this time no contribution will be made as they have requested no financial assistance.
• Discussion concerning membership for those past members who have had a gap in membership. Bi-laws reviewed. Tabled for future discussion.

50/50 – Collected $111.00 –JD $55.50, $55.50 to ALR 136 Building Fund

Two-Wheel Tuesday-

• March 31, 2015 maGoo’s. Meet at 1800 at the restaurant. If weather permits email will be posted for a ride to the restaurant

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

Meeting Adjourned: Motion to Adjourn: Rob Brown, second by Buz Nye, adjourned 4:05PM.

Mike “Windhorse” Vore

ALR 136 Newsletter – February 2015

Meeting called to order at 3:06PM: Total present: 46 members and three guests

• New applications- None

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

Chaplain (Steve Firkins: Prayers asked for Rick Johnson, Nan Wise- death of her brother.

­­Guest Presentation: Bryan “Boom” Page – Post 408

• Bryan gave a report about an upcoming Suicide Prevention Class that is being held on May 2-3, 2015, only charge will be $40.00 to cover cost of materials- class is to train people to identify those at risk for suicide. One out of Five suicides are committed by Veterans. Bryan would like to get someone from each Post in the state to attend this training. Need to know by end of April so materials can be ordered.

Treasurer (Vickie Kalous):

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Working on “Appreciation Day” for Mulvane Grade School- as a Thank You for all the sacks they do for the Banana Runs.
• Next Banana Run March 15, 2015

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• National Vice- Commander thanked our Post for the luncheon on February 4^th and commented that we had best looking Post in the state.
• Big Thank You to Diana Nelson for great Hot Dog Bar- January 31.

Co-Director (Mary Green): Thank you letter from Debbie Goodnight & donation for Richard Ballinger Memorial ride.

Thank you letter from Gary Hightower Family, for doing Flag line at their father’s service.

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong): Gun Raffle Tickets available March 8

SAL will do Post clean up Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 AM

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson): In Jackie’s absence, Vickie Kalous reported:

• American Legion’s Birthday is March 15^th. Our Post will have a Birthday Party on March 14

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson)

• Saturday, February 14- Valentine’s Day Brisket Dinner & Dance- $10.00 (5-7PM) Dance (8-12) Fabulous Fleshtones.
• Thursday, February 26^th- Bierock”s (5-7PM)

Patriot Guard & Road Captain (Darkhorse): No Report

Old Business:

• Doug advised that early registration is now available forms are here and being put online. Get registration in ASAP in order for us to order shirts and patches. State Rally dates are- June 12-14.
• Deadline for ALR 136 Scholarship is March 1, 2015- so far no applications. Kansas Legacy Run - July 16-19- no report given.

• Reminded membership – pay 2015 dues – still have 30 members not paid

New Business/Reminders:

• Schedule was passed around for putting up flags at the Post- next date is Monday, February 16, 2015.
• Doug Lehman presented plaques presented to our Post at Mid-Winter Forum for Legion Rider Scholarship Award and for the Legacy Run.
• Doug Lehman presented all the 2014 Directors with engraved coffee mugs, and thanked them for their service.
• Director Mike Vore presented Doug Lehman with Past Director award and thanked him for serving as our Director.
• Riders in the Sky Patch for Richard Ballinger are available- contact Mike Vore

Motion was made by Jerry Kirk & 2^nd by Steve Coberly to donate $50.00 towards Legion's consumable paper goods. Motion Carried

• Van for Shuttle to hotels at State Rally is needed. Motion by Ben Roloff and 2^nd by Steve Coberly for Post to spend up to $200.00 for van rental and fuel, if we cannot get the Van donated. Motion Carried.
• Jim Finneran is asking for Legion Riders to do a ride to World of Treasure’s Museum

During the week of March 16-20- Museum is showcasing all Military, Police & Fire people and would like for the Riders to do a ride if possible.

• Old Settler’s Day is August 14-16- need committee volunteers

• Two-Wheel Tuesday – February 11^th- Winfield Post for Wings- meet at our Post at 5:30PM- THAT IS WEDNESDAY THIS TIME
• February 26^th- Post136 for Bierocks-
• March 3rd- Old Chicago – in Old Town, meet at 6:00 PM
• March 17^th- St Patrick’s Day- Post 136 for Corn Beef & Cabbage
• 50/50 – Collected $101.00 –Buz Nye $50.50, $50.50 to ALR 136 Operation Surprise

Next Meeting: Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 3:00PM

Meeting Adjourned: Motion to Adjourn: Ben Roloff, second by Pat Thacker, adjourned 4:01PM.

Mike “Windhorse” Vore

ALR 136 Newsletter – January 2015

Meeting called to order at 3:06PM: Total present: 49 members and one guest

• New applications- George (Cub) Bair

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

Chaplain (Ron Herndon): Prayers asked for Rick Johnson, Richard Ballinger, Charlie Trapp, John DeArmond, Terry Knight, John Wise and family members of Dan Cane.

Treasurer (Vickie Kalous):

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Certificate and $100 will be presented to the Mulvane Esprit de Corp on Thursday, January 15 at 10:00AM. Meet inside main High School entrance by 9:45AM.
• Next Banana Run March 15, 2015

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Dues were due by December 31, 2014 - please pay if you have not.
• National Vice-Commander will be at our Post on Wednesday, February 4 (12:45-2:45PM). Ladies Auxiliary will provide lunch.
• Big Thank You to Diana Nelson with the Mexican Meal on January 10

Co-Director (Steve Coberley): Thank you letter from Kari for son’s Send Off

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong): Buz Nye was appointed new Vice-Commander and Ron Herndon as Chaplain

• Walt Morris won the gun
• SAL have paid Richard Ballinger’s dues for 2015
• Made another payment toward the building loan

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson): In Jackie’s absence, Vickie Kalous reported:

• Pie Auction is set for Saturday, January 31 along with the Hot Dog Bar
• American Legion’s Birthday is March 15^th. Our Post will have a Birthday Party on March 14

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson)

• Thursday, January 15 – Bierocks – 5:00-7:00PM - $6.00 meal/$5.00 one bierock
• Saturday, January 31 - Hot Dog Bar – 12:00-6:00PM - $5.00

Patriot Guard & Road Captain (Darkhorse): No Report

Old Business:

• Doug gave a summary of the upcoming State Rally- June 12-14, updated membership on basic agenda, vendor fee will be $20.00
• Have submitted t-shirt design to Department for approval. Kansas Star Casino is sponsoring t-shirts.
• Casino Hampton Inn & Suites and Haysville-Sleep Inn & Suites have given us rate of $79.00 per night

• Winfield Veteran Home Christmas – group consensus was to help out Douglass Nursing Home and local Veterans
• Dennis Joynt reported on upcoming Kansas Legacy Run - July 16-19

Total of 1255 miles- Tentative Schedule - Post 256 (Wichita) to Olathe- Thursday

Olathe to Salina - Friday, Salina to Colby -Saturday, Colby to Great Bend on Sunday

Registration is $50.00 for rider, $25.00 for co-rider, whether you ride 1 or all 4 days

Must be an ALR member. Schedule is tentative, more information to be announced.

• Reminded membership – pay 2015 dues

New Business/Reminders:

• Host Post - consensus for us to not be a Host Post
• Motion by Jerry Kirk, second by Pat Thacker to pay Richard Ballinger’s ALR dues (Life) - motion passed
• Monday, January 12 - Funeral for Dan Cane at Winfield Cemetery. Meet at Post 9:30AM and depart at 9:45AM
• Friday, January 16 – 50^th Anniversary of Piatt St Plane crash. Meet QT 626 W 21^st N at 2:15PM and depart at 2:30PM
• Put up flags at Post and VA Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King Day
• Put up flags at Post and VA Monday, February 16 - President’s Day
• Mid-Winter Forum, Post 10, Winfield, February 6-8
• Elections: No new nominations: Slate of officers for 2015; elected as nominated in December:

Director - Mike Vore

Co-Director - Mary Green

Secretary - Joanna Ehrlich-Brown

Financial Officer - Vickie Kalous

Chaplain - Steve Firkins

VA Coordinator - Duane Kalous

Sergeant-at-Arms - Greg Bauer

Asst. Sergeant-at-Arms - Doug Lehman

Historian - Deb Herndon

• Two-Wheel Tuesday – January 13 - Post 4 Chicken Fried Steak; January 27 - Mad Rock, Derby, meet at 6:00 PM
• 50/50 – Collected $94.00 – Deb Herndon $47.00, $47.00 to ALR 136 Operation Surprise

Next Meeting: Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 3:00PM

Meeting Adjourned: Motion to Adjourn: Phil Giovanni, second by Buz Nye, adjourned 4:17PM.

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

ALR 136 Newsletter – December 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:03PM: Total present: 46 members and no guests

• New Applications- None

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

Chaplain (Ron Herndon): Prayers asked for Rick Johnson, Richard Ballinger, Charlie Trapp, John DeArmond, and Richard Soden (Stubs)

Treasurers (Vickie Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Thank you note received from VA for December Banana Run
• Motion by Deb Herndon, seconded by Jerry Allen to donate $100 gift card and certificate to the Mulvane Esprit de Corp for their help with December Banana Run each year- motion passed unanimously
• Next Banana Run March 15, 2015

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Dues are due by December 31, 2014
• January 5 next Legion Meeting - important issues to discuss

Co-Director (Steve Coberley): Thank you letter from VA

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong): In Jerry’s absence, Ron Herndon reported

• Gun Raffle tickets are available
• Thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary for cookies for Children’s Christmas Party - it was well attended

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson): No report

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson): In Diana’s absence, Doug Lehman reported:

• Big Thank You to Diana on the success of Bierock’s Dinner
• Saturday, January 10 – Mexican Meal – 2-6:00PM – donation
• Thursday, January 15 – Bierocks – 5-7:00PM - $6.00 meal/$5.00 one bierock
• Saturday, January 31 - Hot Dog Bar - 12-6:00PM - $5.00

Patriot Guard & Road Captain (Darkhorse): None

Old Business:

• Doug will order more ALR shirts but must have a minimum order of 25
• 2015 ALR State Rally - will have more information after 1^st of year
• 2015 Dues – due by December 31, 2014
• Mulvane Veteran Memorial - Ron Vangas is still working - letter sent to National regarding approval of static display
• McConnell Operation ALR 136 Surprise - 2 visits - total of $587 paid out in December
• ALR Scholarship deadline is March 1, 2015
• Flag Etiquette Chairman - put on hold
• McConnell Operation Star Tree - motion by Ron Vangas, second by John Wise to donate $350 toward 7 stars. Motion passed to spend up to $50 per child
• Winfield Veteran Home Christmas - no wish list has been given to us - decided to wait until list is provided and then make decision in January

New Business/Reminders:

• Department Chair Don Behrens’s email request for Cocoa/hard candy for 200+ Ft Riley troops in barracks - no discussion so we’ll leave for Ft Riley area ALRs
• Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King Day - put up flags at VA
• Chuck Barshney requested flags for VA TLC as they have no funding for flags. Motion by Jerry Kirk, second by Mike Vore to provide 2 flags to Chuck and that they be replaced as needed. Motion passed.
• 2015 Director Nominations: Director - Mike Vore, Co-Director - Mary Green, Secretary - Joanna Brown, Financial Officer - Vickie Kalous, Chaplain - Steve Firkins, VA Coordinator - Duane Kalous, Sergeant at Arms - Greg Bauer, Assistant Sergeant at Arms - Doug Lehman, Historian - Deb Herndon. Any additional nominations can be made up to and including January meeting

• Two Wheel Tuesday – Wednesday (instead) December 17, Derby’s Burger Burn; next dinner ride after the holidays will be determined at January meeting
• 50/50 – Collected $74.00 - Greg Bauer donated his $37.00 to VA Flag Fund, $37.00 to Building fund.

Next Meeting: Sunday, January 11, 3:00PM

Meeting Adjourned: Motion to Adjourn: Greg Bauer, second Jerry Ward, adjourned 3:58PM

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

ALR 136 Newsletter – November 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:03PM: Total present: 49 members and 1 guest

• New Applications – Debbie Morris; Sherry Highland

Guest Speaker: CMSgt Lee Buttle, Kansas Air National Guard, presented Director with Encased American Flag and Certificate to Post in thanks for ALR 136’s support when unit was deployed

Minutes: October 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

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Banana Run Sunday, December 7, 12:00 fill sacks, depart post 12:25 PM

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Board of Governor position – Vickie Kalous elected from Auxiliary
• Veterans Day Dinner & Flag Retirement Ceremony - November 11, 5:30PM
• Clean Post - November 15, 9:00AM
• Legion Thanksgiving Dinner - November 24, 6:00PM
• VA Christmas box to be set up at Post for donations – POC is Cheryl Carpenter

Co-Director (Steve Coberley): Read thank you note from Rick & Nancy Johnson

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong): Doc reported:

• Gun Raffle won by Diane Mosser, Oxford
• Next gun raffle, SAL will double payment toward the building loan
• Children’s Christmas Party - Sunday, December 13, 1-4:00PM

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson):

• Deb Herndon reported for the Auxiliary - Celebration of Service Banquet & Flag Retirement - November 11, 5:30PM - Auxiliary providing meat and potatoes, all others bring side dish/dessert

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson): Doug reported:

• Pat Wesley won 1^st place ($50.00) at Halloween Party, donated to Christmas VA Fund
• Bierocks to be served Thursday, November 13, 5-7:00PM

Patriot Guard & Road Captain (Darkhorse): None

Old Business:

• 88 ALR shirts were ordered
• Mulvane Veteran Memorial - Ron Vangas reported – KDOT turned us down for separate access; Ron will meet with ABC to see if there is a problem using Post’s access
• McConnell AFB Thanksgiving Baskets - Rob Brown reported meet at McConnell Visitor Center on Tuesday, November 25 at 7:15AM
• 2015 Dues - pay no later than December 31; cards still not in
• Elections - nominations in December, elections in January
• Flags at Post- Marines Birthday, Monday, November 10 - up Jerry Allen/Jerry Ward; down Jerry Allen/John Kaufman - Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 - up Doug Lehman/Ron Vangas; down Doug Lehman/Rob Brown
• ALR State Rally- Department approved ALR 136 to host on June 12-14, 2015 - Committees formed - need volunteers, contact Doug Lehman
• Wichita Toy Run – thanks to Jarhead and Darkhorse and Road Guards/Staging Crew

New Business/Reminders:

• 2014 Honor Flight Recap - Ron Vangas - Kansas sent 107 WWII, 193 Korean War, 31 Vietnam War Vets in 2014 - restart flights again in March 2015
• Deb Herndon brought up bricks by the Patriot Guard stone – revitalize
• Wreaths Across America – motion made by Jerry Kirk, second by Ron Herndon to donate $136.00 – motion passed

Upcoming Events:

• Tuesday, November 11 – Ladies Auxiliary Veterans Day Banquet – bring dish
• Saturday, November 15 – Post Cleanup
• Saturday, November 22 – Douglass Frontier Days Parade
• Saturday, November 22 – Big Red Turkey Run for Warrior Trans Battalion
• Monday, November 24 – Post Thanksgiving dinner – 6:00pm
• Tuesday, November 25 – McConnell Thanksgiving Baskets
• Saturday, November 29 – McPherson Toy Run Sunday,
• Sunday, December 7, Banana Run, stuff sacks at noon, depart at 12:25PM
• Saturday, December 13 - Wreaths Across American – Winfield - depart Derby Post 408 at 9:30AM Sunday – more details to follow
• Saturday, December 13 - SAL Kid’s Christmas – 1-4:00PM
• Two Wheel Tuesday - November 18 - Felipe’s at Harry & Webb (Ron Vangas), December 2: TBD (Doug Lehman)
• 50/50 - Collected $ 92.00 - $46.00 to Operation Holiday Surprise - $46.00 to John Wise - donated to building fund

Next Meeting: Sunday, December 14 – 3:00PM

Meeting Adjourned: Motion to Adjourn: Gary Donaldson, 2^nd Greg Bauer, adjourned 4:17PM

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

ALR 136 Newsletter – September 2014

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

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:

• No comments

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