ALR 136 Newsletter – June 2013

Meeting called to order at 3:03PM: Total present: 50 members and 1 guest

Guest Speaker: None

Presentations: Presented McKayla Poss (136 Auxiliary member) with her scholarship. She read her essay.

New Members: Alan (Army Veteran) and Kim Johnson

Minutes: May 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:

• Phil Horner’s brother
• Keep Sheryl Carpenter in your prayers

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz) :

• Next Banana Run will be August 4th
• There is a new American Legion contact at the VA. Anita is still there helping with the transition

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you card from Kevin Hoffer family for ALR honoring him with a flag line at his funeral
• Read a thank you letter from Katerine Ehninger for her scholarship. She is grand daughter of our member Bruce Simmons
• Thanked everyone for their help for the Poker Run which netted aprox $5200.00. Especially thanked Duane Kalous for all the donations that he solicited.

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

• At July Legion meeting there will be discussion on going smokeless during and after the remodel. Voting will be at August meeting with no discussion.

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

• Hand gun raffle winner is Jeff Laflin
• Tickets will be available in July for conceal carry weapon.

Ladies Auxiliary President’s (Lori Metz) Corner :

• Reported that quarter-rama made about $400.00 to help Sheryl Carpenter with expenses

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonya Stewart):

• No Report

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

• Briefed on the appreciation ride to officer Lucas Powell’s residence after meeting
• There will be a Patriot Guard mission in Kansas City for the funeral of KIA 2Lt Justin Sisson on Saturday June 15^th. RC will be Doc Peterson.

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• ALR State Rally in Concordia on June 21 to 23^rd
• Cripple Creek Salute to Veterans Aug 16, 17, 18

Old Business:

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Greg Bauer made a motion to donate $500.00 to the welding school in McPherson (they donated the metal art for our Poker Run auction). This will pay for 5 veterans to attend the school. Motion seconded by Andy Webb. Motion carried.
• Deb Lynch made motion to donate $5000.00 to the building fund. Seconded by Viki Kalous. After discussion, Greg Bauer said he would match our donation. Motion carried.

Floor opened to membership:

• Duane Kalous asked about Two Wheel Tuedays. Will look into for summer months. Had ride to restaurant in Winfield on Friday. Only 3 riders showed up. May try a couple of rides on weekends to see how they are attended.
• Deb Lynch stated that Auxiliary dues for 2014 will start to be accepted in July
• Flag retirement will be held on Flag Day June 14th
• June 22^nd Karokee will be at the Post
• Doug Lehman stated that 3 members going to the State ALR Rally was really a poor showing. He made a motion to donate $100.00 to the Concordia ALR to help with their expenses. Seconded by Greg Bauer. After discussion motion carried.
• Birthdays in June: Jerry Allen, Doug Lehman, Nancy Johnson, Dennis McDonough, Jim Dunham
• Accidental death benefits for Legion members is free. Need to sign up.

50/50: Collected $67.00 - half ($33.50) won by Jerry Kirk (Donated to the the Building fund)

Next Meeting: 14 July at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 3:58 PM. Motion by Sawblade, second by Buzz

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – May 2013

Meeting called to order at 3:04PM: Total present: 40 members and 5 guests

Guest Speaker: None

Presentations: Presented Holly Brizendine with her scholarship. She read her essay and presented the ALR with a thank you card and a gift of 12 large shot glasses

New Members: Lynn Holderness (not present)

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

Treasurers (Diana Nelson) Corner: (not present)

• Co-Director Jerry Berry read the financial report : accepted as read

Chaplains Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Jarhead having radiation treatments for throat cancer (last treatment on May 3^rd)

Can’t talk, but you can e-mail him at : jerryallen@powwwer.net

• Keep Richard Carpenter in your prayers. He is in the hands of Hospice
• Lori Metz is home from hospital and is resting. Fighting COPD and a virus

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz) :

• Next Banana Run will be August 4th
• Legion rep, Anita, at the VA has moved on to State. Her replacement is Chuck

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you card from Holly Brizendine for her scholarship
• Read thank you card from Carson State Bank thanking us for what we do. Included picture from Mulvane News of when we visited Grade School across the street.
• Poker Run shirts are here. Pick-up and pay Connie
• Will set up for Poker Run Friday at 6:30 PM. Can bring auction and raffle items at that time.

Commander’s (RG Resser) Corner:

• Garage sale was a success. Netted $1270.65
• May 14^th. The KCVA mobile vehicle will be here from 11:00 AM to 6 PM for VA issues
• There is a BOG opening that will be filled at the May 6^th mtg

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

• Hand gun will be raffled off on June 9th^th
• There will be a clay shooting fund raiser at Shady Creek. $30.00 entry with $11.00 going to SAL. Contact Jerry Armstrong for details.

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

• Deb lynch reported that new officers will be sworn in at Monday’s meeting
• They are making preparations for Memorial Day Ceremony

Fundraising Chairperson (Asonya Stewart):

• No Report

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

• Read letter from National Guard Armory, Salina, fundraiser. Presented ALR with a $1000.00 check from Nancy White Fortner for the tool box that she won at the fundraiser.

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• ALR State Rally in Concordia on June 21 to 23^rd
• Cripple Creek Salute to Veterans Aug 16, 17, 18 (Group riding out on the 14^th. Get with Jerry Berry for details)
• Need 15 Riders for Memorial Day Ceremony

Old Business:

New Business/Discussion Items:

Floor opened to membership:

• Rick Babinger needs volunteers on May 18^th at cemetery, 10:00 AM, to open up holes for flag poles. Bring metal detector and shovel if you have one. May 24^th meet at cemetery at 5:00 PM to decorate veterans graves. Meet at Post at 5:00 AM to go out to Cemetery to put out flags. Get with Steve ‘Red’ Coberley (redneckbiker@pixius.net) if you want to be on the rifle squad.
• Viki Kalous wants everyone to come to Karoke night. It’s a real blast.
• Rick Babinger reported that we have $75,000.00 in the building fund. It is stagnated with no more commitments from the membership.

50/50: Collected $70.00 - half ($35.00) won by Darkhorse (Again!) (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 09 June at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 3:51 PM. Motion by Hayman, second by Q-Tip

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – April 2013

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 52 members

Guest Speaker: None

Presentations: Passed sign up sheet around for signatures for a POW/MIA national holiday

New Members: None

Minutes: March 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:

• Jarhead having radiation treatments for throat cancer
• Keep Richard Carpenter in your prayers.

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz) :

• Next Banana Run will be August 4th
• Received an e-mail from Mike Vore thanking us for the Girl Scout cookies

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read thank you from VA for our Banana Run treats
• Read letter from McConnell Enlisted Spouses’ Club for our donation to Operation Surprise

Commander’s (RG Resser) Corner:

• ABC incident at Post might affect our Poker Run
• Garage sale on May 4^th. Still need items. Make sure you mark prices on all items before you bring.

Also need volunteers to help day of garage sale.

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

• Hand gun will be raffled off on June 16^th
• Elections were held: Commander – Jerry Armstrong; Vice Commander – Dan Hobbs; Finance Officer – Gregg Bauer; Adjutant – Dennis Mcdonough; Sgt at Arms – Steve Coberly; Chaplain – Buz Nye

Ladies Auxiliary President’s (Lori Metz) Corner :

• Making lap blankets for the Veterans

Fundraising Chairperson:

• No Report

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

• Nothing to report

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

• Gave the Esprit De Corps, Mulvane High School, a certificate on 5 April for their participation in the Christmas Banana Run
• Did a ride in to the Mulvane Grade School on 12 April. Presented the 4^th Grade students with little flags. Presented school with certificate and “We Support our Troops” flag for the Veterans Day cards and the message on the fence.
• Sunday April 21^st we will pick up Patriot Guard Highway
• Wed April 24^th Honor Flight departs at 6:25 AM and returns Fri the 26^th at 4:45 PM
• ALR State Rally in Concordia on June 21 to 23^rd
• Cripple Creek Salute to Veterans Aug 16, 17, 18

Old Business:

• Scholarship – Three way tie

Holly Brizendine – Father is member of our Post

Katherine Ehninger – Granddaughter of ALR member Bruce Simmons

McKayla Poss – Daughter of ALR member Jeff Poss and Granddaughter of ALR members Viki and Duane Kalous

• Motion made by Doug Lehman to award a $1000.00 scholarship to each of the girls. Seconded by Jerry Ward. After discussion motion carried.

New Business/Discussion Items:

• Jerry Berry gave update on Poker Run. We still need prizes. We will need volunteers to man doors to bar. According to variance from ABC, no alcohol will be allowed outside the bar area.

Floor opened to membership:

• Rick Babinger needs volunteers for Memorial day services. Susan Lee volunteered to be in uniform for the Soldiers Cross ceremony. Request for 15 riders will be sent out at a later date.
• Deb Lynch reported on the needs of Veterans in the classroom at WSU. Professors went through sensitivity training in dealing with the Veterans
• Steve Huckaby is having a Karoke night at Post on Friday, 19 April at 8:00 PM

50/50: Collected $104.00 - half ($52.00) won by Darkhorse (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 19 May at 3:00 PM (Second Sunday, 12^th is Mothers Day)

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

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – March 2013

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 60 members

Guest Speaker: None

Presentations: None

New Members: Susan and Larry Lee

Minutes: February 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:

• Jarhead had hernia operation. Sore but doing good
• Sandy Harper still at her mothers. Donation envelop at bar for Sandy’s lost wages
• Duane and Asonya’s son to have biopsy on kidney
• Richard Carpenter needs prayers. Doctors are giving him three months

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Next Banana Run will be March 17
• Thanked everyone who was at Don Schenkles funeral

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Poker Run Discussion:
  1. Short meeting to be held after ALR meeting

Commander’s (Rick Babinger) Corner:

• March 16^th Rib Feed 5PM ($12.00 all you can eat) and horseshoe tournament 1 PM
• May 3^rd will participate in city wide garage sale. Need to start collecting items
• Will have another Karoke on March 22^nd
• Need people to step up and volunteer for Legion Officer positions

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

• Everyone needs to pay their dues
• Nominations for officers were held at meeting with elections in April
• Drawing for AR15 won by Mark Galvan (going to use for wild pig hunting)
• Work day April 14th

Ladies Auxiliary Corner : (Report given by Asonya)

• Pie auction was big success
• Nominations were held for new Officers

Fundraising Chairperson:

• No Report

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner: Not present

• Everything quiet

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

· No report

Old Business:

• None

New Business/Discussion Items:

1. Three scholarship applications received, disqualified one for lack of information (Later found out the information was sent to wrong address. Received it and will reinstate) Announcement will be at the April meeting
2. Now that weather is improving, will plan some dinner rides. Maybe every other weekend and mix up between Saturdays and Sundays. A few possibilities: El Maguey-Winfield, Stearman Restaurant-Benton, Dinks BBQ-Bartlesville, Ol Stuga-Lindsborg
3. Mulvane grade school sent over some Veteran Day cards that were made by the 4^th grade. Will see if a ride to the school is possible so that we can thank the students personally. Will take the cards to VA during Banana Run.
4. Clean-up of Patriot Guard Hwy will be April 21st

Floor opened to membership:

• Rick Johnson made a motion to put the 50/50 back into the Building fund. Seconded by Viki Kalous. Motion carried

50/50: Collected $80.00 - half ($40.00) won by Gary Donaldson (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 14 April at 3:00 PM

Meeting Adjourned: 3:35 PM. Motion by Gio, second by Q-Tip

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

ALR 136 Newsletter – February 2013

Meeting called to order at 3:02PM: Total present: 59 members, 3 guest

Guest Speaker: None

Presentations: Brad and Judy Modlin, and Dennis Joynt presented Pat ‘Groundpounder’ Thacker and Jerry ‘Jarhead’ Allen with a Quilt of Valor. (see attached photo)

New Members: None

Minutes: January 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:

• WWII Vet and 136 member Milt McDaniel is in Villa Maria nursing home
• John ‘Moe’ Metz’s new knee is healing fine
• Deb Lynch’s nephew is in the Mayo Clinic to remove his spleen

Veteran’s Coordinator (John Metz)

• Need names of deployed so that we can send a care package
• Next Banana Run will be March 17^th

Co-Director’s (Jerry Berry) Corner:

• Read letter from Winfield Veterans Home thanking us and Post 10 for the donation of 2 benches for day room and the recovering and leveling of the pool table
• Poker Run Discussion:
  1. Short meeting to be held after ALR meeting
  2. Motion made by Buz Nye and seconded by Viki Kalous to spend up to $300.00 on coozie giveaways. After discussion, the motion was tabled.

Commander’s (Rick Babinger) Corner:

• Karoke was a success and will schedule more in the future
• Feb 22^nd Auxiliary is having a dinner and pie auction
• March 16^th Rib Feed ($12.00 all you can eat) and horseshoe tournament
• May 3^rd will participate in city wide garage sale. Need to start collecting items

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

• Everyone needs to pay their dues
• Nominations for officers at March meeting with elections in April
• Drawing for AR15 to be held at next mtg in March

Ladies Auxiliary Corner :

• No report

Fundraising Chairperson:

• No Report

Patriot Guard (Terry Houck) Corner:

• Everything quiet

Director’s (Ron Vangas) Corner:

· No report

Old Business:

• None

New Business/Discussion Items:

1. Scolarship entries are due March 1^st. Info can be found at: alr136.com
2. Mark McKenna sent an e-mail stating he no longer will ride and sold his motorcycles. Indicated that he would like to remain a member. Per our by-laws, a vote from membership was taken and retention of his membership did not pass.
3. Two Wheel Tuesdays is suspended. Will continue with once or twice a month during riding season. We will schedule a ride on either a Saturday or Sunday periodically within a 100 mile radius of Wichita. Also, we will plan one or two weekend trips somewhere. If anyone has any suggestions on rides, please let me know.

Floor opened to membership:

• Buz Nye said Board of Governors decided to close down the kitchen
• Some people are getting together on Sundays for breakfast at the Post. Some people bring items and volunteers help set up and clean up. Donations welcome.
• I suggested having a Pizza and a movie night some Friday evening.
• Sherry Evans is trying to get donations for Girl Scout cookies to send to troops. Doug Lehman made a motion to purchase 100 boxes to send to the troops on our own list, seconded by Papa-J Ward. Motion carried. John Metz will get with Sherry and get the cookies ordered.
• Motion made by Kevin Conover and seconded by Papa-J Ward to donate all future 50/50 proceeds to the Legion general fund until such time that the Legion is in good shape again financially. At that time the funds will then revert back to the building fund. Motion passed 35 to 19.
• There is an effort by local builders to build a home for disabled Marine Sgt James Amos in Mt Hope through the National Homes for our Troops organization.
• Local Vype magazine has an article about Wichita Heights girls basketball and their coach Kip Puliam who is the Grandson of our honorary member Betty Jean Pulliam. In one of the pictures Betty is seen sitting behind coach.

50/50: Collected $113.00 - half ($56.50) won by Alan Hyland (Donated to the building fund)

Next Meeting: 10 March at 3:00 PM (Remember that daylight savings time starts on that Sunday or you will be an hour early for the meeting).

Meeting Adjourned: 4:19 PM. Motion by Gary ‘Hayman’ Donaldson, second by Jarhead

Ron ‘Buckeye’ Vangas

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