ALR 136 Newsletter – June 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 44 – 42 members and 2 guests (Alexandra Coberley and Joe Feast)

Guest Speaker: None

Minutes: May 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: In Ron’s absence, Jerry Kirk gave the prayers and asked that we keep Charles Chauncey in our prayers as he recently lost of his sister

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Bags picked up from Mulvane Elementary School for future Banana Runs
• Mentioned the VA need for volunteers

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Reminder - Legion Meeting is Monday, June 2
• Thanked everyone who helped and participated in Memorial Day activities
• Flag Day ceremony, Saturday, June 14 – details to follow

Co-Director (Steve Coberley):

• No correspondence

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• AR 15 fundraiser – tickets on sale – drawing July 19

• SAL Funeral Monday, June 2 at 2:00p.m. at Smith Mortuary in Derby
• Flag Day ceremony June 14

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson):

• Thanked all for Pie Auction - netted approximately $770.00

Fundraising Chairperson: Diana Nelson

• Next fundraiser - Chicken fried steak/potatoes – Saturday, July 19 – details to follow

Old/Unfinished Business:

• ALR Scholarship winner Alexandra Coberley introduced. Going to Cowley College, then OSU with major in Zoology. Read essay.
• Cypress Springs Memorial Wall dedication huge success. Special thanks to JoAnn Ehrlich-Brown and Jim Finneran who devoted countless hours
• Patriot Guard Highway Cleanup Saturday, June 14, meet at Post at 9:a.m.
• Miss Kansas Parade Saturday, June 7 (details previously sent by email)

New Business:

• 2013 Accountant bill received for filing taxes – our cost $540.00
• Post Cleanup Saturday, June 14, at 8:00a.m. just prior to highway cleanup. Need volunteers!
• Funeral Saturday, June 7 – US Army Veteran Joe Harris (details previously sent by email)
• Welcome Home, Wednesday, June 26, 6:00p.m. – USAF Brent Dean (details to follow)

Floor Opened to the Membership:

• Jerry Allen suggested a ride to Sun City/Busters – date and details to follow
• Jerry Berry advised Alef’s gives Veterans 10% - must take in DD Form 214
• Rick Babinger asked about 50/50 proceeds. Chuck Barshney made a motion we allocate our portion to Operation ALR 136 Surprise. Motion seconded and passed by membership.

Two-Wheel Tuesday

• June 10 – Peck – Norm Prue
• June 24 – River City Brewery – JoAnn Ehrlich-Brown
• July 8 – Red Robin – Ron Vangas

50/50: Collected $88.00 - $44.00 to Warren Johnston

Next Meeting: Sunday, July 13, at 3:00p.m.

Meeting Adjourned: 3:43p.m.

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

ALR 136 Newsletter – May 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:02PM: Total present: 44 members and no guests

• No new applications

Guest Speaker: None

Minutes: April 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: No report

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Thursday, May 8, help is needed to move a homeless veteran. Meet at Derby Quik Trip - K15 & Meadowlark at 9:00AM
• Mulvane Elementary is working on decorating bags for next Banana Run

Legion Commander (John Metz):

• Reminder - Legion Meeting is May 5

• Reported about $1000 was made at the Garage Sale and thanked everyone who helped
• Announced riders are needed for the Memorial Day services

Co-Director (Steve Coberley):

• Read letter from Terry & Marci Chism; they donated $1000 to Building Fund after they saw the information on our website
• Steve informed members of complaints about members not taking off hats during the Pledge of Allegiance. Steve read proper conduct for Pledge of Allegiance & for the National Anthem

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• Winner of last fundraiser: Mike Alley won $500 and Karen Babinger won $250
• New ticket sales for fundraiser will be available at next meeting

• Jerry presented ALR $70 from the Horseshoe Fun Day

Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson): No report

Fundraising Chairperson: Diana Nelson- to participate in Derby City Wide Garage Sale- May 17,

Patriot Guard and Road Captain (Darkhorse): No report

Old Business:

• Doug announced winner of ALR Scholarship - Alexandra Coberley
• Patriot Guard Highway Cleanup will be Saturday, June 14, meet at Post at 9:00AM
• Motorcycle Safety Class is postponed until Fall, date TBD
• Operation ALR 136 Surprise went well. Monika & Chuck Barshney donated $100 as did the ALR

New Business:

• Memorial Day Riders: Doug Lehman, Jerry Kirk, Ron Vangas, Rick Johnson, Phil Giovanni, Jim Finneran, Dane Nixon, Ron Herndon, John Wise, Bruce Simmons, John Kaufman, Norm Prue, Greg Bauer, Jerry Armstrong, and Terry Houck.

• Rob Brown is placing a notebook in the Canteen for volunteers to sign up to work the booth on Old Settlers Days
• Doug discussed lack of support at other Post events that is, if we expect them to come to our events, we have to go to theirs
• Doug reminded everyone’s support is needed at ALL events. Attendance has been down at funerals, fund raisers, etc.
• Two Wheel Tuesday will be at Merle’s Place, 400 N Seneca, Wichita, May 6, meet at 6:00PM

Floor Opened to the Membership:

• JoAnn Brown who works at Cypress Springs Assisted Living in Wichita is asking members to attend an event on May, 31at 11:00AM. This is to recognize members of the residence who are veterans. They are making a memory wall for the residents to view.
• Buz Nye shared an idea for fundraiser during Mulvane’s Old Settlers Days by having Nick Gibson & his band play on Saturday night. The cost may be $1500 depending on how contract is written. Should bring in a lot of money and maybe have Steve Huckabee do Karaoke on Friday night. Buz suggest that all Legion groups share in the cost and profit. It will be discussed at Legion Meeting.
• Director asked that everyone check their information on latest membership list and correct, if not accurate.

50/50: Collected $66.00 - $33.00 to Jerry Armstrong

Next Meeting: Sunday, June 1 (***one week early***)

Meeting Adjourned: 4:05PM, Motion by Rick Johnson, second by Phil Giovanni. Motion carried unanimously.

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

ALR 136 Newsletter – April 2014

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM: Total present: 48 members and no guests

Guest Speaker: None

Special Presentation: Terry (Darkhorse) Houck presented Ron Vangas with glass etched plaque for past ALR Director (2012-2013) – great job Buckeye!

New Members: None

Minutes: March minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table. Accepted as posted.

Treasurer’s (Vickie Kalous) Corner:

• Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read.

Chaplain’s Corner (Ron Herndon) Sick Call update:

• Ron asked for continued prayers for Doc Peterson and for Buzz Nye’s daughter.

Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):

• Banana Run - had a small turnout - handed out sacks to 84 patients & nurses. Next Banana Run August 3
• VA is stilling looking for help in moving patients around
• Homeless Veteran Moves – once more definitive plans are developed, then the ALR will get involved

Legion Commander (RG Reser):

• Warren Johnston reported that Post Elections will be Monday, April 7

Co-Director (Steve Coberley):

• Read thank you letters from the VA, Major Jacob Smith, and Dave and Elizabeth Rumley

SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong):

• Jerry announced new SAL officers

• SAL performed first cleanup of the Post

• Drawing for the gift cards will be May 4
• Next SAL meeting Sunday, May 4

Ladies Auxiliary President (Deb Lynch):

• Auxiliary Elections will be Monday, April 7

• Deb thanked everyone who has helped to clean up and organize the kitchen
• Auxiliary is looking for fundraiser ideas

Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson):

• Post and ALR will participate in Mulvane City Wide Garage Sale May 10 and Derby City Wide Garage Sale May 17

Patriot Guard and Road Captain (Darkhorse):

• Motorcycle Safety Class for ALR 136 members will be scheduled with class room in AM and PM course riding date (TBD)

Director (Doug Lehman):

• 3 Scholarship applications have been received. Officers will individually review, rank applicants, and report the winner.
• Director and Co-Director attended the Central KS ALR Run meeting in McPherson. This will be a 2-day event. The Run will not a fundraiser. Proposed locations being determined by ALRs from Chapman, Hillsboro, Lindsborg, Newton, and McPherson and possible dates are Jul 26-27, Sep 20-21, or Sep 27-28.
• Operation ALR 136 Surprise at McConnell. Chuck Barshney will donate $100 towards the first visit with ALR 136 giving $100 as well. Jerry Berry made a motion & seconded by Jerry Ward that we make the visits quarterly instead of monthly and we obligate $200 per quarter. Motion carried unanimously.
• Patriot Guard Highway cleanup is Sunday, April 13. Meet at the Post at 10:30 AM, depart at 10:45 AM. Come enjoy breakfast about 9:30 AM. Bring a dish or make a donation.
• Sunday morning Breakfast Group has donated the first $250 payment towards loan on building restoration

New Business: Jim Finneran asked for at least 7 riders attend the opening ceremonies for Sheriff Department’s LAW Camp (camp for at risk kids - ages 11-15). Jim is asking for at least 7 riders to attend the opening ceremony on July 15 and closing ceremony on July 18 by bringing the flags in for the opening and closing ceremonies. If interested please contact Doug Lehman, dlehman4@cox.net.

Two Wheel Tuesday: Suggestions have been made for Annie Mae’s Café, Benton Airport, Hangar One. For now, we’ll do these rides about every 2 weeks or so.

Floor Opened to the Membership: Jerry Allen brought up idea of giving free drink tokens to McConnell groups that we meet so they can come to our Post for a free drink and possibly join. Rick Babinger pointed out that this is not legal with the Kansas liquor laws.

50/50: Collected $ 53.00- Gary Donaldson donated his $26.50 to building fund.

Next Meeting: Sunday, May 4

Meeting Adjourned: 4:04 PM, motion by Jerry Ward, second by Phil Giovanni. Motion carried unanimously.

Doug “Grey Eagle” Lehman

I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.  I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.  ~Abraham Lincoln

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