ALR 136 Newsletter – January 2013

Meeting called to order at 3:02PM: Total present: 51 members, 1 guest

Guest Speaker: Betty Jean Pulliam-Read letter from family of her friend, Charles DeHaven, that we provided a flag line for at his funeral. Enclosed was also a check for @200.00

Awards:

Presented certificates of appreciation from the Mayor of Valley Center for the volunteers who helped with the Moving Wall: Ron Herndon, Jerry Kirk, Dennis Scuffham, Betty Jean Pulliam, Terry Houck, Dave Meeth, and Mark Galvan

New Members: None

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

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report : accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• John DeArmond (Little John) going to Mayo Clinic, Jake Defrees is recouping, Wild Bill Logan recouping from back surgery, Richard Carpenter cancer is back, two members from Chapter 24 McPherson. Keep our member Mike Vore in your prayers who is deployed.

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Thanked everyone who attended the Christmas Banana Run (Note: Thanks to Richard Ballinger who went back and purchased additional candy so that we had enough to fill the sacks)

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you from VA for the Banana Run
• Read thank you from Judy Rokiski who’s son we did a send off a few years back. She enclosed a check for $200.00

Commander’s (Rick Babinger) Corner:

• Friday Jan18th, Karaoke from 7 to 10 PM
• Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 3^rd, on the BIG screen. Bring a snack
• Building fund stands at $73,000.00

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

• Tickets on sale for AR15 gun raffle. Only 300 tickets being sold at $10.00 each. Drawing will be on Feb 10^th.

Ladies Auxiliary Corner :

• There will be a pie auction in February

Fundraising Chairperson:

• No Report

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner:

· Read thank you letter from Topeka Police Chief Ron Miller for supporting the two officer funerals

· Announced that Gary ‘Hayman’ Donaldson is now a Road Guard

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Briefed on the following events

1. Chapter 136 responsible for setting flags at the VA for Martin Luther King day on Monday 21 Jan

2. Feb 1st – 3^rd , Winter Forum in Hays

3. Our 5^th annual Poker Run coming up in May. Start thinking about auction items.

Old Business:

New Business/Discussion Items:

· New membership cards are here. See Diana

· Web site service fee due $125.00 (half by Legion, half by ALR) Motion by Rick Babinger to remit $62.50 for the service to John Wilson, seconded by Jerry Ward. Motion carried.

· Nominations for 2013 ALR 136 Officers were closed. Since there was only one nomination for each office, Buz Nye made a motion to accept the nominated for the respected postions. Seconded by Jerry Ward. Motion carried. The following officers were sworn in by Commander Rick Babinger:

Director – Ron Vangas

Co Director – Jerry Berry

Treasurer – Diana Nelson

Secretary – Connie Berry

Veterans Affairs Coordinator – John Metz

Chaplain – Ron Herndon

Sgt-At-Arms – Terry Houck

Asst Sgt-At-Arms – Ben Roloff

Historian – Doug Grant

Floor opened to membership:

• Kevin Conover thanked everyone on behalf of the Winfield Veterans Home for the Christmas gift of benches for their day room.
• Doug Lehman stated that he and Greg Bauer will be riding in the Poker Run this year and that other people need to step up and help.
• Secretary Connie Berry is taking orders for shirts. You can call or e-mail her with your order.

csberry@cox.net, 316-619-9194

• Newlywed Rob Brown urged members to bring guests to the Legion events and to also be mindful of them and any guests at the Post. Treat them with respect and show them that we are happy they are there.

Tuesday Rides - Winter hours in effect – meet at Post at 4:30 PM and depart at 5:00

15 Jan - Riverside Café (Doc)

22 Jan - Madrocks (Ron)

29 Jan - Post 256 (Melani)

06 Feb - Post 408 (Ron)

12 Feb - Felipe’s (Ron)

50/50: Collected $86.00 - half ($43.00) won by Gary Donaldson (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 10 February at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 3:57 PM. Motion by Papa J, second Gio

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – December 2012

Meeting called to order at 3:01PM: Total present: 60 members, 1 guest

Guest Speaker: None

New Members:

• Steve Huckaby – Air Force Veteran

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

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report : accepted as read
• Motion made by Chuck Barshney to delete Soldiers Assistance Fund and move monies to general fund. Seconded by Deb Lynch. Motion carried.

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• John DeArmond (Little John) still need our prayers
• John Kaufman’s mother has been moved to Hospice care

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Next Banana Run will be Dec 16^th.
• Two chairs were purchased for the Winfield Veterans Home in conjunction with Post 10

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you from Kevin Hamblin family for flag line at his funeral
• Read thank you from Jaime and Rick Sexton for our help when she broke her leg during the Wichita Toy Run Rally

Commander’s (Rick Babinger) Corner:

• Have $72,000.00 in the building fund now
• Survey was sent out directed at members who don’t participate in Post activities
• Dec 23^rd Christmas pot luck dinner. Bring meat and anything else at 6PM. Gift exchange will be held. $5.00 max value.
• New Years Eve party. Bring snacks.
• Tables for patio were donated
• Thank Phil Horner next time you see him. He donated a great projector that we can use for TV and movies

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

• $420.00 donated to Winfield Veterans Home
• 150 tickets available at $10.00 each for AR15 drawing
• 50 kids present for Christmas party. Thanked Auxiliary for their help.

Ladies Auxiliary Corner (Gail Hacker): Asonya reporting

• Jan 1^st soup and chili feed at 2PM

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner:

• No fundraising until after first of year

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner:

• Reported that we participated in 5 Patriot Guard missions this year and that a total of 8 Kansas soldiers will were killed

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Briefed on the following events
1. Wreaths across America at Winfield Veterans Cemetery scheduled for Dec 15^th

Old Business:

• New template for membership cards have not been received yet

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Received 10 stars from McConnell. Committee formed to buy the toys: Ed Watson, Nancy Johnson,Monica Barshney, Lori Metz, and Deb Lynch.
• Rick Johnson made a motion to donate $500.00 to the McConnell Spouses Club for Operation Holiday Surprise. Second by Andy Webb. Motion carried.
• Nominations for 2013 ALR 136 Officers:

1. Director – Ron Vangas nominated by Jerry Armstrong
2. Co Director – Jerry Berry nominated by Doug Lehman
3. Treasurer – Diana Nelson nominated by Monica Barshney
4. Secretary – Connie Berry nominated by Lori Metz
5. Veterans Affairs Coordinator – John Metz nominated by Rick Johnson
6. Chaplain – Ron Herndon nominated by Jerry Ward
7. Sgt-At-Arms – Terry Houck nominated by Lori Metz
8. Asst Sgt-At-Arms – Ben Roloff nominated by Pat Thacker
9. Historian – Doug Grant nominated by Lori Metz

• All nominated officers accepted the nomination.
• Nominations will remain open until the January meeting.

Floor opened to membership:

• Jerry Armstrong thanked Pat Thacker for the embroidered Marine flag for his father
• Richard Ballinger was congratulated for his election to the Bench
• Deb Lynch reported that two men from out of state came by to see where the Patriot Guard was started

Tuesday Rides - Winter hours in effect – meet at Post at 4:30 PM and depart at 5:00

• 11 Dec - Hangar One (Gio)
• 18 Dec - Genghis Grill (Lori)
• 25 Dec - No TWT
• 01 Jan - No TWT
• 08 Jan - Seneca Bar and Grill (Asonya)
• 15 Jan - Riverside Café (Doc)

50/50: Collected $127.00 - half ($63.50) won by John Taschetta (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 13 January at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 3:58 PM. Motion by Papa J, second Q-Tip

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – November 2012

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 65 members, 3 guests

Guest Speaker: Betty Jean Pulliam thanked Doc, Groundpounder and Darkhorse for helping her carry the panel with her sons name on it for erection at the Moving Wall in Valley Center

New Members: Joyce Gavan – Her son, Steve, is currently deployed with the Navy

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

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report : accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• John DeArmond (Little John) still need our prayers
• John Wise and Jerry Allen are home recuperating and doing well

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Sent out 4 care packages
• Next Banana Run will be Dec 16^th. Looking Glass decorated the sacks

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you from Wreaths Across America

Commander’s (Rick Babinger) Corner:

• Flag retirement, Auxiliary program and dinner after meeting
• Presented ALR with our 2013 Charter
• Thanksgiving dinner on Monday Nov 19^th at 6 PM. bring a side dish. Turkey and ham furnished.
• Dining room has been rented for every 3^rd Sunday of each month during 2013.
• Introduced Rob Brown as the new Post Vice Commander

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

• Christmas party will be Sunday Dec 2^nd from 3 to 5 PM
• Tickets for AR15 will begin in January

Ladies Auxiliary Corner (Gail Hacker): Asonya reporting

• Jan 1^st soup and chili – details to follow

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner:

• No fundraising until after first of year
• Chris Cakes fundraiser went very well. Considering her for hot dog fundraiser in Spring

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner:

• Read thank you card from family of firefighter Cpt Neil Smith
• Reported that Jayme Sexton with Post90, Wellington, broke her leg when her bike went down during our ride to the Wichita Toy Run Rally

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Briefed on the following events

1. Wreaths across America at Winfield Veterans Cemetery scheduled for Dec 15^th
2. Sunday Nov 18^th we will pick up the ditches along Patriot Guard Highway

Old Business:

• Kevin Conover reported on the needs for the Winfield Veterans (furniture, recover pool table, etc). Post 10 will partner with us and has donated $500.00. Doug Lehman made a motion to add $235.00 in obligated monies to bring total up to $500.00. Mary Green seconded. Motion carried. Kevin will let us know what the committee decides on how to spend the designated $1000.00.
• $416.00 check was sent for Warrior Transition Batalion to purchase 350 cans of cranberries

New Business/Discussion Items:

• During the December mtg we will take nominations for ALR officers. Elections will be held at the January meeting. To be allowed into the January meeting, your ALR dues must be up to date. Description of all officer duties is listed on the web site (ALR136.com – click on heading “Officers”).
• A new template for membership cards will be available in December. If you have renewed your membership, you will automatically be issued the new card when they become available.

Tuesday Rides - Winter hours in effect – meet at Post at 4:30 PM and depart at 5:00

• 13 Nov - Da Cajun Shak (Slacker)
• 20 Nov - Cancelled. Day after Thanksgiving dinner
• 27 Nov - Talliano’s in Derby (Ron)
• 04 Dec - Madrocks in Derby (Rob)
• 11 Dec - Hangar One (Gio)

50/50: Collected $99.00.00 - half ($49.50) won by Ben Swisher (Donated $49.00 to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 09 December at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 3:53 PM. Motion by Kevin Conover, seconded by Papa J

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – October 2012

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 59 members, 1 guest

Guest Speaker: None

New Members: None

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

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report : accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• John DeArmond (Little John)

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Will be sending out packages this week
• Next Banana Run will be Dec 16^th. Need ideas for what to do this year for Christmas gifts for the vets

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you from Donna Sambolich for honoring her husband at his funeral
• Gave report on shirts: Short sleeve-$15.00, Long sleeve-$20.00, Henleys, sweatshirts, dress shirts-$30.00. Most any color available except just black or white for dress shirts. Contact Jerry or Connie to place order.

Commander’s (Rick Babinger) Corner:

• Halloween Party Friday, Oct 26^th with Matt Engles Band from 9 to midnight. Bring a snack dish and wear your costume
• Nov 3^rd, Chris Cakes of Wichita, pancake feed from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. All you can eat for $6.00. Open to the public. Bring your friends.
• Nov 9^th Trent Chriswell will be singing at the Post
• Nov 11 Veterans Day ceremony after the ALR meeting. Auxiliary will furnish meal to veterans at no charge. There will also be an initiation of new Legion members and a flag a retirement.
• Still need someone to step up and fill the Vice Commanders seat. They need to be willing to assume the Commanders job next year. Contact Rick for info: 316-796-4370

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

• A lady from Kingman won half of the pig and our own Deb Lynch won the other half. 260 of the 300 tickets were sold

Ladies Auxiliary Corner (Gail Hacker): Lori Metz reporting

• Thanked everyone who attended the Chili feed and pie auction. $762.00 was collected for the bldg fund.

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner:

• No news

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner:

• Talked about his experience at the Moving Wall in Valley Center. He and Jerry Kirk escorted school children. Pat Thacker, Dennis Scuffham, Ron Herndon, Sam Langhofer, and he guarded the wall Friday night. Our member and Gold Star Mother was a keynote speaker at the opening ceremony on Saturday.
• He will RC Wichita Toy Run on Nov 4^th while Jarhead will be recuperating from surgery. We will fly all Marine flags and Jarhead will be there in spirit. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Briefed on the following events

1. Wichita Toy run scheduled for Nov 4^th in the Delano district. Will try to get a buffet breakfast prior to leaving for Wichita
2. We have been asked by the Douglas Schools to participate again this year in their Veterans Day ceremony on Nov 12^th
3. Wreaths Across America is scheduled for Dec 15^th at Winfield Veterans Cemetery.
4. Dues are now being taken for 2013 (Legion, Aux, or SAL dues need to be up to date)
5. Oct 27^th Sumner County Toy Run (Belle Plaine to Wellington VFW)
6. Sunday Nov 18^th Patriot Guard Highway cleanup.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business/Discussion Items:

• $500.00 was donated to Wreaths across America this year for the Winfield Veterans Cemetery. Ron Herndon made a motion to add $500.00 to obligated monies for next year. Jerry Ward seconded. Motion passed.
• Jerry Ward made a motion to add $500.00 to obligated monies for next years Mulvane PD/EMS Toy Run. Rick Johnson seconded. Motion passed.
• Thanksgiving dinner for the Warrior Transition Battallion at Fort Riley. Jarhead made a motion to buy needed items not exceed $500.00. Seconded by Denny McDonough. Motion carried.
• Jarhead brought up doing something again for the Winfield Veterans Home for Christmas. Kevin Conover volunteered to chair a committee to see what is needed and coordinate with Post 10. Committee members: Ben Swisher, John Metz, Jerry Ward
• For those that ordered Pop Woods memory bars, I now have them. They are $3.00 each.
• Denny McDonough represented ALR 136 and the State of Kansas in a motorcycle competition in Indianapolis while on the Legacy Run. Congratulations to Denny for taking first place. He did ALR 136 and the State of Kansas proud. He presented the ALR with a plaque.

Tuesday Rides Winter hours in effect – meet at Post at 4:30pm and depart at 5:00pm

• 23 Oct - Genghis Grill (Moe)
• 30 Oct - Stooges in Andover (Slacker)
• 6 Nov - Casa Martinez in Derby (Hawkeye)
• 13 Nov - Cajun Shack (Slacker)

50/50: Collected $102.00 - half ($51.00) won by Dane Dixon (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 11 Nov at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 4:15 PM Motion by Papa J, seconded by Jarhead

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – September 2012

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

Guest Speaker: None

New Members:

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

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report : accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Commander Jake Defrees

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Next Operation Troop Care mailing to be in next couple of weeks. Don’t have near enough items to fill six boxes. Please drop off items at Post as soon as possible.
• Next Banana Run will be Dec 16^th. Need ideas for what to do this year for Christmas gifts for the vets

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you from VA for our last banana run
• Read thank you from Gwen Johnson (Volunteer coordinator with Heartland Hospice). Anyone wishing to volunteer to help with Vets contact Ron for info.

Commander’s (Rick Babinger) Corner:

• Read resignation letter from Commander Jake Defrees who is stepping down as Commander due to health issues.
• Need some one to step up as Vice Commander who is willing to take over the Commanders job in April.
• Auction meeting Friday the 14^th at 7 PM
• Auxiliary chili feed and pie auction to be held Oct 13^th
• Halloween party to feature strobe horseshoes and glow in the dark volleyball
• Need to get back the way we used to be with Friday night dinners (the food is now good again) and no more petty differences. We are all Brothers, Sisters and friends, and we need to act as such.
• Lori Metz is taking over keeping our web site up to date. Go to AL136.com for a lot of up to date info

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

• Still have tickets for 2 pig halves. $10.00 each. Proceeds go to building fund. See Jerry Berry for tickets codirector@alr136.com

Ladies Auxiliary Corner (Gail Hacker):

• Not present

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner:

• Not present

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner:

• Nothing to report

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Briefed on the following events:

1. ALR 136 in charge of setting flags for Patriot Day, Sept 11^th

2. Homeless Vet funeral for Patrick Dunagan will be Wed Sept 12^th at Resthaven

3. Mulvane Police and EMS toy run is Sept 15^th

4. Welcome Home for Chesters brother Lester Sunday Sept 16^th at Darrel and Gails home

5. McConnell Air Show is Sept 29^th and 30^th

6. Veterans Appreciation set for Oct 6^th. Planning meeting Friday Sept 14^th at 6 PM

7. Oct 18^th thru 22^nd moving Viet Nam Wall will be in Valley Center

8. 2013 ALR dues are now being accepted (Legion, SAL, or Auxiliary dues must be up to date to be eligble for ALR membership)

Unfinished Business:

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Kevin Conover mentioned that the Winfield Veterans Home will have a steak dinner for the residents on Oct 13^th if any one is interested in coming down and visiting with the Vets
• Wichita Toy Run has been changed to the Delano District on Nov 4^th. Jarhead will check to see if we can get a designated parking area

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

• 11 Sept - The Patriot at Post 136
• 18 Sept - Buffalo Wild Wings in Derby (Ed Watson)
• 25 Sept - Stearman Restaurant in Benton (Ron)
• 02 Oct - Red Robin (Diana)
• 09 Oct - Post 4 Chicken Fried Steak night (Ron)

50/50: Collected $70.00 - half ($35.00) won by Doug Lehman (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 14 Oct at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 3:56 PM Motion by Papa J, seconded by Don Carey

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – August 2012

Meeting called to order at 3:01PM: Total present: 65 members and 6 Guests

Guest Speaker:

• Gwen Johnson with Heartland Hospice. Talked about vets volunteering to help with fellow vets. If interested, call Gwen at 316-788-7626
• Martha Smith, Quilts of Valor Kansas Regional Coordinator, gave info on what the QOV organization has done in the past year (755 quilts presented). Presented Darkhorse with a quilt titled “Freedom”, and Doc with a quilt titled “Twister”.

New Members: Bet Nye, John Siebert, and Steve Wagner

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

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report : accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Richard Carpenter- undergoing chemo, and is doing good

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Next Operation Troop Care mailing to be during the week after our next meeting. Bring items for the care packages to the September meeting
• Next Banana Run will be either Dec 2^nd or 16^th. Need ideas for what to do this year for Christmas gifts for the vets

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you card from family of Hank Shockley for funeral in Peabody
• Discussed Shirt design and approval process from dept. Should have everything in place shortly to start taking orders.

Commander’s (Jake Defrees) Corner (1^st Vice Rick Babinger reporting):

• Slot machine money will now go to the canteen
• Still need help at the booth during Old Settlers
• Discussed ABC rules for Saturday night. Need everyone to help police
• Auction still scheduled for Sept 22^nd. Desperately need quality items for Auction. Since this will be open to public, doesn’t need to be motorcycle related. This is your Post. We need your help to make it better.

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

• Selling tickets for 2 pig halves. $10.00 each. Proceeds go to building fund
• $100.00 donated to Tom Stoy fund to defray funeral expenses
• $500.00 donated to Richard Carpenter to help defray medical expenses

At this time a motion was made by Rick Johnson and seconded by Pat Thacker to donate $500.00 from the riders to Richard Carpenter: Motion carried

Ladies Auxiliary Corner (Gail Hacker):

• Nothing to report

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner:

• Reported that Rick Babinger covered everything for the auction
• Ladies Auxiliary will have pie auction and chili feed on Oct 13th

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner:

• Thanked road guards and staging crew for what they did for Sgt Eric Mays Patriot Guard funeral
• Found $26.00 at cemetery during funeral. No one claimed. Donated to Auxiliary
• Read thank you from various people and law enforcement for how the Patriot Guard conducted the funeral escorts and service
• Thanked Jerry Armstrong for donating casket flag box for Master Trooper funeral in Topeka

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Briefed on the following events:

1. Host Chapter 136 event went very well. Collected $315.00 from dunk tank. Will go to Winfield Veterans Home fund
2. Next Host Chapter event scheduled for Sept 9yh at ALR 90, Wellington. Don’t know any details, but this is our stated meeting also.
3. Old Settlers Day Parade Sat, 18 Aug. Bring candy to hand out. Buffet breakfast will be served starting at 8:00 AM
4. Florence Labor Day Parade scheduled for Sept 3^rd
5. Sept 11^th ALR 136 will set flags at VA for Patriot Day
6. Mulvane Police and EMS Toys for Tots scheduled for Sept 15^th
7. Veterans appreciation set for Oct 6^th ( Committee: Diana, Moe, Gary Donaldson,Gio, Rick & Nancy Johnson, Jerry and Connie Berry, Jo Ehrlich and Rob Brown) First meeting will be Wed the 22^nd at 6:00 PM at the Post.
8. Showed plague that we received from ALR 273 thanking us for the 25 flags that the Patriot Guard donated in our name
9. Brought motorcycle kickstand pads to pass out that was donated by the Suicide Prevention coordinator at the VA Center Crisis Center. The pads have an 800 number to call for help
10. Will see if ALR can do something to help celebrate the 100^th birthday of WWII vet Don Revert. He is living at Villa Maria in Mulvane and is the oldest Kansan to go on the honor flight

Unfinished Business:

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Gio passed the hat for Tom Stoys wife. Collected $451.00.
• Kevin Conover made motion to donate $500.00 to funeral home for Tom Stoy expenses, seconded by Darrell Hacker. Motion carried.
• Pat Thacker made motion to add to the Star Tree fund to bring total to $500.00, seconded by Rick Johnson. Motion carried.
• Jerry Kirk made motion to add $1000.00 to obligated money for next years scholarship fund, seconded by Rick Johnson. Motion carried.
• Darrell Hacker said there are now 6 foster homes in Wichita area for veterans. Chester’s brother will be back in October. We should recognize him with a welcome home.
• Jerry Allen made motion to donate $3000.00 to building fund. Seconded by Buz Nye. Discussion brought up fact that Riders have already donated over $10,000.00 to the fund. Voice vote too close for decision. Hand count indicated majority to be nays: Motion rejected.
• Gunner invited ALR to Rocket Airfest in Argonia on Sept 2^nd to watch his rocket launch
• Dennis McDonough thanked everyone who bought 9/11 coins from him.
• Kevin Conover indicated that memory bars for Tom Stoy will be ordered. E-mail orders to Ron Vangas: director@alr136.com

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

• 14 Aug - Post 4 Chicken fried steak night (Ron)
• 21 Aug - Post 256 Taco night (Ron)
• 28 Aug - Haysville VFW (JD)
• 4 Sept - Bite Me BBQ (Groundpounder)
• 11 Sept - To be determined

50/50: Collected $86.00 - half ($43.00) won by Betty Jean (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 9 Sept at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 4:38 PM Motion by Darrell Hacker, seconded by Jerry Ward

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – July 2012

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 57 members and 1 Guests

Guest Speaker:

• Fred Swisher talked about Bikers for Babies poker run scheduled for Sept 22^nd starting in Mulvane. Money goes to March of Dimes for premature babies

New Members: Air Force veteran Ben Olsen

Minutes: June minutes accepted as posted

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner:

• Treasurer read the financial report ($12,103.44 spendable money); accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Richard Carpenter-still no visitors
• Melani’s dad’s surgery went well in Denver

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Sent 2 care packages out (next mailing in October)
• Next Banana Run Aug 5th

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you card from Betty Jean Pulium

Commander’s (Jake Defrees) Corner:

• Patio roof is done. When you see Phil Horner thank him for donating the material and labor
• Still need volunteers for the booth at Old Settlers
• Also still need items for September Auction. Call Asonjia with donation: 210-3891

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

• Having a gun raffle

• Selling tickets for ½ a pig with proceeds going to building fund

Ladies Auxiliary Corner (Gail Hacker):

• Nothing to report

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonjia Stewart) Corner:

• Nothing to report

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner:

• $1000.00 donation from Don Ames to Patriot Guard transferred to ALR
• $900.00 donation from Air Guard in Topeka to Patriot Guard.

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Briefed on the following events:

o 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. Thanks to Rob Brown, we will have a dunk tank that will be rented from McConnell. Committee Meeting on Thursday, July 12^th at 7 PM.

o Old Settlers Day parade Saturday 18 August

Unfinished Business:

New Business/Discussion Items:

· Richard Balinger showed us the proposed Viet Nam Vets license tag

· Darrell Hacker will get us a list of Foster Veterans homes

· Now taking 2013 SAL and Legion dues. ALR will start taking dues when the new cards are available

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

· 10 July - Felipe’s Jr (Connie)

· 17 July - Lil Mexico (Balinger)

· 24 July - The Patriot-Post 136 (Monica)

· 31 July - El Rodeo (John Wise)

· 7 Aug - BJ’s Brewhouse (John Wise)

· 14 Aug - Post 4 (Ron)

50/50: Collected $106.00 - half ($53.00) won by John Wise (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 12 August at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 4:10 PM Motion by Darrell Hacker, seconded by Jerry Ward

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas