1 LAMORINDA SIR BRANCH 174 FEBRUARY 2019 Vol. 11, Issue 2 Branch 174 Website: Newsletter Editor: http://branch174.sirinc2.org/ Dick Curry OUR NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 HOLY TRINITY CULTURAL CENTER – 1700 SCHOOL ST., MORAGA Social Hour: 11:00 – Lunch: 11:45 – Cost $25.00. Payment in the exact amount would be appreciated. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS AT 9:45 AM BIG SIR MESSAGE CLARK WALLACE Hi Gang, I MISSED YOU! As many of you know I missed the meeting in January and left Little SIR Tom in charge on his maiden voyage. To clarify any scuttlebutt, I have been turned in to John Muir’s ER twice in the past 30 days on serious but manageable health issues. As I write this however, I am back home recovering nicely and am expecting to attend the February 13 th meetings both BEC and main. I think the problem may be in being Big SIR! Frankly, Branch 174 seems to be doing pretty well in spite of me being in sick bay. Thanks a lot to Little SIR Tom and Pete Giers backing me up or by my side we’ve put to bed a number of issues including our catering contract, 2 new microphones, and transitioning into a new set of director and committee leaders, David White, Juan Kelly, Tom Welte, Mark Mahoney plus a number of others who have stepped up with a “yes” when asked to help. But let’s not forget the many who have “carried” us over the years like Dick Curry, Pete Giers, Dick Courtney, Allen Espenmiller, Jon Leuteneker, John Ringer and others. Thanks to all of you! SEE YOU February 13! (I hope) Clark LITTLE SIR PROGRAM TOM HENRY Our program should be of interest to all who are living on investments and pensions. The speaker is Jill Henderson JD. She is the Assistant District Attorney for Fraud and Elder Abuse. That this topic is covered with one or two articles every month in the AARP magazine indicates its importance. Please be sure to calendar this event. Tom HAPPY FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS TO: RALPH DAVISSON BOB HEANEY GREG HORNER BILL MUESER One of the above members will win a free lunch if they attend the FEBRUARY luncheon. Members whose birth month is FEBRUARY and who do not see their name in the above list should call the Big Sir prior to the FEBRUARY meeting to ensure their names are included in the drawing. NOTE: Members 90 years old or more will receive a free lunch in their birth month each year; however they must notify the Big SIR prior to the meeting.
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OUR NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019
HOLY TRINITY CULTURAL CENTER – 1700 SCHOOL ST., MORAGA Social Hour: 11:00 – Lunch: 11:45 – Cost $25.00. Payment in the exact amount would be appreciated.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS AT 9:45 AM
BIG SIR MESSAGE
CLARK WALLACE
Hi Gang, I MISSED YOU! As many of you know I missed the meeting in January and left Little SIR Tom in charge on his maiden voyage. To clarify any scuttlebutt, I have been turned in to John Muir’s ER twice in the past 30 days on serious but manageable health issues. As I write this however, I am back home recovering nicely and am expecting to attend the February 13
th
meetings both BEC and main. I think the problem may be in being Big SIR!
Frankly, Branch 174 seems to be doing pretty well in spite of me being in sick bay. Thanks a lot to Little SIR Tom and Pete Giers backing me up or by my side we’ve put to bed a number of issues including our catering contract, 2 new microphones, and transitioning into a new set of director and committee leaders, David White, Juan Kelly, Tom Welte, Mark Mahoney plus a number of others who have stepped up with a “yes” when asked to help. But let’s not forget the many who have “carried” us over the years like Dick Curry, Pete Giers, Dick Courtney, Allen Espenmiller, Jon Leuteneker, John Ringer and others. Thanks to all of you!
SEE YOU February 13! (I hope)
Clark
LITTLE SIR PROGRAM
TOM HENRY
Our program should be of interest to all who are living on investments and pensions. The speaker is Jill Henderson JD. She is the Assistant District Attorney for Fraud and Elder Abuse. That this topic is covered with one or two articles every month in the AARP magazine indicates its importance. Please be sure to calendar this event.
Tom
HAPPY FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS TO:
RALPH DAVISSON BOB HEANEY GREG HORNER BILL MUESER
One of the above members will win a free lunch if they attend the FEBRUARY luncheon. Members whose birth month is FEBRUARY and who do not see their name in the above list should call the Big Sir prior to the FEBRUARY meeting to ensure their names are included in the drawing.
NOTE: Members 90 years old or more will receive a free lunch in their birth month each year; however they must notify the Big SIR prior to the meeting.
BRANCH REPORTS SUNSHINE REPORT: MARK MAHONEY (415) 269-2999 We reported the passing of our Rooster Tailer, SIR Walt Sasser, last month. We have learned that there will be a celebration of life for SIR Walt on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 12 Noon at the Lafayette Veterans Hall. SIR Marv Ellenberg is doing well and is home after being treated for pneumonia.
From Branch 171, Monte Logan notes: It is very sad to report the passing of SIR Bill Bondy on Thursday, Jan. 17th. He had undergone a serious surgery operation followed by a stay at the Orinda Convalescent Hospital where he was placed under hospice care. He joined SIR Branch 171 in 2002 and ran our Bocce Ball Activity for many years. It is also sad to report the passing of SIR Bill Howard. He joined Br. 171 in the year 2000 and remained on the active list until his passing at age 92. A private burial was held. SIRs Tom Keele and Al Simonsen are being treated for medical problems and we wish them the best in treatment. We also note that our Sunshine Chairman, SIR Monte Logan, had eye surgery on Jan. 15 and is now doing well. It is good to report that SIR Tom Lenz was at our January meeting after several months recovering from a heart
operation.
Please try to contact your Sir friends with illnesses to offer your support and encouragement and keep them in your thoughts and prayers. A friendly call is always welcome. Cards and letters are also appreciated. If you are aware of an ill Sir, please let Stu or Monte know by e-mail or phone.
TREASURER REPORT: ALLEN ESPENMILLER 376-3977 November 2018 Balance, Beginning $7,508.63 Month's Receipts 301.36 Month's Disbursements 750.99 Balance, Ending Nov. $8,445.94 ATTENDANCE REPORT: TOM WELTE 330-3934 Attendance at the JANUARY luncheon was 103. There were 97 members (76%), 5 guests and 1 visitor, the speaker. There were 21 excused members and 10 unexcused who will be asked to pay the cost for the lunch. Certification of attendance at another SIR Branch will be considered a credit to the Attendance Record. MEMBERSHIP REPORT: JOHN RINGER (510) 217-8545 Changes: Inactive List: Three inactive members have been removed. They are Don Wolfe (who returns to the Active roster, Phil
Brooks, and David Zeimer Candidate List: No new candidates have been presented for membership this month. Member Roster: There were three new members inducted into membership and one person (Don Wolfe) who has returned
from inactive status. Two members are deceased (Sirs Sumner and Sasser) and two member have transferred to other branches (Sirs Braun and Disco).
Current status: Inactive List = 21 Candidate List = 0 Member Roster = 128 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORMS are available at the front desk, on our website, or, preferably, requested from John Ringer at our General Meeting, phone (510) 217-8545, or [email protected]. INDUCTIONS: JOHN RINGER (510) 217-8545
GREETERS: Our January meeting greeters were SIR BOB ZIMMERMAN and SIR BOB MAYNE. Did you meet them?
Note: To be excused from a future meeting or to bring a guest, please see instructions under ATTENDANCE INFORMATION and TO BRING A GUEST, respectively, on the last page of this Newsletter. If using e-mail
Also enjoy reading SIR Happenings, our State Newsletter, and find out about all the fun things that are going on throughout our organization. You can now find the NOVEMBER 2018 edition of SIR Happenings on our SIR State website at www.sirinc.org. Can you believe SIR is celebrating its 60
th year anniversary? We have a new editor of
SIR Happenings, Sir Jerry Sabo, who is maintaining the same excellent content and format as we previously enjoyed with articles from our State leadership and local news from many of our branches. Check it out.
FREE LUNCH: Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Ask JACK CLARKSON (December birthday recipient), JOE FITZGERALD (January birthday recipient), and BOB FRANE (membership recipient) who will receive free lunches at our February 2019 meeting. Were you one of the lucky ones? ROSTER CORRECTIONS: JOHN RINGER (510) 217-8545 NOTICE: Whenever your mail or E-mail address, your phone number, or other data reported in the Members Roster changes please advise John Ringer. He will in turn update the Member Roster and advise the Newsletter staff. Our current Member Roster is posted on our Branch 174 website monthly and may be viewed using your User ID and Password. BRANCH #174 NEWSLETTER: Editor Dick Curry 376-5541 [email protected], 19 Descanso Drive, Orinda, CA The deadline for receipt of Newsletter material by the Editor is the 20th of each month! E-mail is preferred.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS (Branch 174 & Branch 171) ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN: Our Activities Chairman is Sir David White. Dave’s responsibilities include supporting the various chairmen of our branch activities, providing liaison with these chairmen and the Branch Executive Committee, and assisting in organizing new activities of interest to our branch members. Dave’s phone number and e-mail address, respectively, are: 376-6152 and [email protected]. Please contact Dave if you have thoughts/suggestions on other activities you would like our branch to sponsor.
APPLE USER GROUP ACTIVITY: DICK MACY (Br. 171) 376-1180, JOE TRACY (Br. 174) 954-7801 Our meetings are held in the conference room at the Contra Costa County Supervisor’s Office at 3338 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette adjacent to the fire station across from El Charro restaurant. Enter through the left side door at top of steps. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the 4th Monday of odd number months from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Our next meeting will be held March 25. Novices and advanced users are welcomed. Come and be a part of the group. Our meetings focus on Apple/Mac computers, iPads,& iPhones. Each meeting includes a discussion of recent Apple/Mac announcements and releases; rumors; a roundtable discussion of applications, general rumors, issues, and problems members may be having, and some formal topics.
BOCCE BALL: Steve Patton (Br. 171), Ed Protiva (Br. 174) 254-1631 With our last game of the 2018 season behind us we now await the start of our 2019 season which should commence in early May. You could be a part of this great group of guys. We field as many teams as show up. The start of our 2019 season should commence in early May. For additional information please contact Ed Protiva.
BOWLING - AREA 16: Mike Kropf (Branch 19) 689-1453 Area 16 Tournament bowling, sponsored by Branch 19, is held at the Clayton Valley Bowl on Wednesdays starting at 10 a.m. The Winter/Spring league has commenced; the league initially consists of 8 teams. Contact: Mike Kropf, 689-1453
BRIDGE: JOHN SCHICK (Br. 171) STEWART KNUDSEN (Br. 174) 376-4919 We meet at the Moraga Hacienda on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Please arrive by 9:50 a.m. Play starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. Bring $5 and a bag lunch. Call Stu for further information and reservation.
The SIRpremes are in need of new blood! This activity has been in existence for a number of years; however, recently, we have lost many of our members. We are a barbershop octet that sings songs in four-part harmony. Notwithstanding, there is great interest by those remaining in our group to continue this very enjoyable and rewarding activity. All parts are open, but another tenor would be delightful. So, if you are with Branch 171 or Branch 174 and have any interest or any questions regarding our group, please give Brad Dewey (Branch 171) at 376-3349 Rick Zavatero (Branch 174) at 278-1937 a call
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY - AREA 16: NEIL SCHMIDT (Branch 116) <[email protected] >; DICK CURRY (Br. 174) 376-5541 <[email protected]>. Meetings of the Area 16 Computer and Technology Group are held the 3rd Thursday of each month (except June and December) from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Walnut Creek Elks Lodge, 1475 Creekside Drive.
Our meetings are fun and informative where we discuss applications for computers and technology. At each meeting we have a presentation on a topic covering everything from antivirus programs, ways to back up your data, digital photography, genealogy research, smart phones and many other topics. It’s a great way to learn about new technology and to also get answers to your computer questions/problems.
At our next meeting on Thursday, February 21, our presentation will be “Smart Home Starter Kit” by Neil Schmidt. There are many new and creative smart home devices that may be added to an existing home for added convenience, improved home security and increased energy efficiency. Neil is going to present some examples of devices available, their cost and “Do-It-Yourself” (DIY) steps needed to implement both a simple, as well as a fully integrated, smart home ecosystem. Using automation, motion detection, geofencing, and other control techniques, smart home systems can be fun to implement and extremely useful.
Members usually arrive around 9:15 to enjoy coffee and a chat with friends and new acquaintances before the presentation. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned user, we try to offer something for everyone. We ask for a donation of $5 to cover the cost of the hall rental, coffee and pastries. All SIR members and their guests (spouses included!) are welcome. Also check out our website at: https://sirinc2.org/a16cat/.
DOMINOES: TOM WESTHOFF (Br. 171), Br. 174 OPEN We meet every Thursday at the Moraga Royale in Moraga from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Please call Tom at 376-2609 or e-mail to [email protected] for details.
New DUPLICATE BRIDGE – AREA 16: TOM HENRY (Br. 174) ) (510) 502-5724 [email protected] Beginning February 5 Area 16 duplicate bridge will be held on the 1
st Tuesday of each month at the American Contract
Bridge Center (First Christian Church Fellowship Hall), 3039 Willow Pass Rd, Concord (phone: 925-935-2273). Play begins at 10:00 a.m.; however lessons from Ravi Bhalla will be offered commencing at 9:30. This activity is fully sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League and, as such, ACBL Masterpoints will be awarded to the top three pairs. Guests of SIR members are welcomed.
FISHING - AREA 16: KARL DROESE (Br. 171) 376-0468, Big Fish HARRY SHERINIAN 510-207-7067 All SIR members and guests are welcome and, indeed, encouraged to participate in fishing trips as well as attend the monthly meetings. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 28, at the Legend Sports Bar and Grill, Diablo Creek Golf Course at 4050 Port Chicago Highway in Concord. Meetings start at 8:30 a.m.
In this past bleak midwinter very few fished, and they did not catch anything. So much for the past. We will soon send a group to the Sacramento boat show. San Pablo reservoir opens February 2nd and will be a welcome relief. Sturgeon fishing will continue, and hopefully we will catch one. Our speaker in January was John McManus from the Golden Gate Salmon Association. Keeping us informed of the status of our salmon future as well as water in the delta and predations to the delta by our southern neighbors. We have many fishing trips and events planned for 2019, you should come join the fun!
Please contact Karl Droese (Br 171) at 376-0468 or Carl Moyer (Branch 8) 685-5243 for more information.
GOLF: 18 Hole Golf - BILL WADSWORTH (Br. 174) 963-0442: The golf group closed out 2018 at Metropolitan GC in Oakland. We look forward to a full 2019 schedule of 30 official outings starting with Paradise Valley in Fairfield on January 7 and Brentwood CC on January 21. Sign up with Bill Wadsworth ([email protected]) or Ron Leiker ([email protected]). Our informal other Mondays, called the Monday Fanatics, start with Redwood Canyon on January 14 and Rooster Run on January 28. Contact Steve Wright, [email protected], to sign up for those Monday Fanatics dates. Our officers for 2019 are Bill Wadsworth, Interim Chair; Steve Wright, Vice Chair; Ron Leiker returns as Handicap Chair; and Bill Wadsworth, Treasurer. We are always looking for new members of any skill level to come out and play with our fun group. Check out our website at www.sirlamorindagolf.com.
Note 9 Hole Golf – TIM FREEMAN (Br. 171) 283-5945 For those that don't want to play 18 holes, or want to play a shorter course on occasion, there is a 9 hole group that meets each Friday morning at Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek. Tim Freeman coordinates this and sends out a note to all members on his interested party list each week, a few days before the game, to see who is interested in playing. Lunch follows at the Diablo Hills clubhouse. Email Tim if you would like to be added to the interested party list. He’s gotten a tremendous response. Contact Tim ([email protected]) if you are interested on being on his email list for those events.
HISTORICAL ADVENTURE and VETERANS ACTIVITIES: OPEN (Br. 174) JIM KLINE/KEN FISHER (Br. 171) 376-4173/518-3104
We are currently reviewing new and exciting adventures to undertake during 2019. Please inform Jim or Ken if you have requests or suggestions.
Branch 174 needs a volunteer(s) to assist Jim and Ken and liaise with our Branch so that our members are current with upcoming events!! Please contact Dave White at [email protected] for information.
INVESTMENT GROUP - AREA 16: TOM HENRY (Br. 174) (510) 502-5724 [email protected], DAVID SUTTON (Br-8) 686-0158
The Area 16 $ums In Retirement investment group meets at 8:00 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except November when we generally meet on the third Wednesday and December when there is no meeting) at the Diablo Creek Golf Course in Concord, off Port Chicago Highway. The Legends restaurant opens at 7:00 a.m. so plan to have a leisurely breakfast along with your fellow members. Bring along a prospective member or two to hear this very timely talk and see what the Investment Group offers as an activity. Let me know if you are bringing a guest so we can acknowledge them. Let’s support the restaurant and its excellent staff. Occasionally we will ask for a $2.00 donation which we need to pay for items that come up. Please make sure that you all support us in this regard.
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, Feb 27, at 8 a.m. Our speaker will be Jamshed Gandi, CPA, a Branch 8 member who spoke to us last January about the new tax law. A significant amount of Jamshed's services are related to income and estate taxes, retirement planning, wealth preservation and business valuations. He will update us on the law and help us prepare for the 2018 tax filing season.
Also see the $UMS website which lists topics covered at $UMS meetings starting in 2013. Many of these include attachments with speaker's outlines and slides. See: Sirinc2.org/a16sums.
PINOCHLE: Open (Br. 174), BILL KORN (Br. 171) 376-1643 Our pinochle players meet from 9:30 to 12:30 at the Moraga Royale, 1600 Canyon Road, Moraga every Wednesday (except we meet on Tuesday preceding the first and second Wednesday of each month). An optional lunch is available following play for $10.00. Please check with Bill as space is limited.
POKER: DICK MEDEL (Br. 174) 376-5568 & BILL WIEGMANN (Br. 174) 376-6088 Our low-stakes poker group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. We meet at various locations. To join, please call Dick or Bill for information.
RUBBER BRIDGE - AREA 16: ROD SPICER 935-5306 Rubber bridge is played on the 1
st Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1:00. We meet at Carl’s Jr. located in the Nob Hill
Shopping Center on Oak Grove Road near Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek. Call Rod for information.
STAMP AND COIN GROUP: LARRY BEANS (Br. 171) 376-7306, Bruce Berman (Br. 171) Open (Br. 174) We meet on the Friday following the first Wednesday of each month at Larry Bean’s home, 20 Carr Drive, Moraga. Call Larry for information.
TABLE POOL - AREA #16: BILL WEINBERG 682-0962 We meet every Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Masse's - 2721 North Main in Walnut Creek. No advance notice is necessary. Just show up and play. Cost is $5.00 for as long as you want to play. This is a special rate that Masses gives SIR members. You can also play during the day, at other times, for the same $5.00 fee. Just tell them you're a member of SIR. We play mostly two man teams of eight ball, or a unique three-player game, called “Crazy Eights”, depending on the number of participants. We usually play about 2 hours but not everyone stays for the final curtain. All SIRs in our area are welcome.
TENNIS: RALPH THORNICROFT (Br. 174) 376-8140, (Br. 171) Jim Countryman (Br. 171) 631-1766 We play at St. Mary's on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. during the summer and 9 a.m. during the winter. An email call is sent out on Friday and the roster is emailed Sunday. Let Ralph know if you would like to be on the email list. Open to members of both SIR Branches. Ralph can be reached at 925-376-8140 and at [email protected].
WALKING: We have three walking groups as outlined below. There is a group for each of us based on our needs and abilities.
ORIGINAL WALKING GROUP: AL DONNER (Br 171) 376-0421 LYLE DECK (Br. 174) 254-3829 We meet every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Serbian Church, unless we advise you otherwise via E-mail.
SENIOR STROLLERS WALKING GROUP: JIM COUNTRYMAN (Br 171) 631-1766 (Br 174) Open This is a second walking group formed by Jim Countryman who, with Clay Sealy, began the original Walking Group more than a decade ago. The Senior Strollers meet every Wednesday at 9 a.m. for an easy walk of less than a mile around/near Moraga Center, generally with a stop for coffee at some point along the way. It is a group of SIRs who prefer a more relaxed walking outing. Our starting point varies so please contact Jim Countryman to get on the mailing list and to obtain other information.
BIG HIKERS: AL DONNER (Br 171) 376-0421. In its continuing effort to fill SIR members’ interest in a range of activities, a Big Hikers group has been established. The Big Hikers walking group aims to engage SIRs who want some longer and stronger routes than our two around-town walking groups. It offers opportunities for hikes more than 3 miles in length and, perhaps, with a little more elevation. It is an outgrowth of several hikes that attracted a half dozen SIR members from Branch 171 and 174 recently. One was a 6-mile hike in canyons and hills on the north side of Mt. Diablo; another was a guided hike into the remote Vasco Caves of Far East County. The Big Hikers operate on a varied schedule, and will try to do a couple hikes each month. Contact Al Donner ([email protected]) to get on the Big Hikers notice list.
WINE TASTING: GENE BELL (Br. 171) 284-1786, JON LEUTENEKER (Br. 174) 376-7035 There are now two wine tasting groups. Both are couples events and normally held in-home starting about 7:00 p.m. with a cost per person averaging about $15. Jon Leuteneker is chairman of the group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month - this group has a full roster. Gene Bell is chairman of the group that meets on the third Tuesday of each month - membership in this group is still open. For more information give Jon a call.
TRAVEL: JOE TRACY (Br. 174) 954-7801 e-mail: [email protected], Eric Cho (Br. 171) 377-1801
May 2-13, 2019: 12 Day Mediterranean Cruise and Land Tour. Including a 8-day Mediterranean Cruise aboard the Crystal Serenity sailing from Athens to Rome with a one night pre-cruise stay in Athens and two night stay in Rome. Port stops include Navplion, Santorini, Valletta, Taormina and Sorrento. Cost is $5,350 to $7,595 which includes all beverages restaurants, room service, entertainment, gratuities, fitness center, and enrichment classes. Milt Smith, Br 146, 925-285-2897. June 1-18, 2019: Machu Picchu & the Galapagos. Small ship adventure to Lima, Cazco, Machu Picchu Quito and 4 night Galapagos Cruise. Cost is $6,995 including airfare, transfers and taxes, 38 meals, 21 small group activities , 2 local Trip Leaders, gratuities for local guides , drivers, ship crew and luggage porters. Milt Smith, Br 146, 925-285-2897.
Aug 23-Sep3, 2019: 12 Day Land and Sea Scenic Alaska Adventure. 4-day pre-cruise Denali tour followed by an 8-day cruise from Anchorage to Vancouver on the Crystal Symphony. Ports of call include Seward, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Tracy Arms Glacier. Cost of $5,250 to $6,425 now includes everything. Milt Smith, Br 146, 925-285-2897
Know Your SIR
Please Note – We have added three biographies of our newest members, SIRs MIKE MERCHANT, STEPHEN MORSONY, and KERRY KINRADE, on our website. You can view there bios as well as your own and other members’ biographies by visiting our website and clicking on the Member Biographies link in the left column on the page. You will need your User Name and Password to access this section and the section with our current Member Roster. If you have forgotten or misplaced your user name and/or password, check with Dick Curry at [email protected]. Do we have your biography?
Know Your SIR is edited by BILL WADSWORTH, 963-0442, [email protected]. We would like to have all of our members’ biographies included in this directory which can be viewed by Branch 174 members on our website. If you have not previously done so please write down the salient points of your life (1/2 page) and provide it to Bill (via e-mail if possible). It will then be written up and posted on our website.
Ask not what your Country can do for you; ask what you can do for your fellow SIR
We all enjoy our SIR Branch, the activities, the camaraderie, the speakers, the food. But there is more! You can help make our organization more enjoyable and add to that which you draw from the Branch by filling a position and helping to distribute the work load from a few to many. Remember, many hands make for little work!! If you have an interest in serving in an activities capacity in Branch 174 please contact Dave White at 376-6152 [email protected]. If you have an interest in a position on our BEC as an officer or
The quarterly State SIR Happenings travel web page at http://www.sirinc.org/new_site/travel.html offers additional SIR travel options. Tours addressed include a tour of Branson & Northwest Arkansas (Br. 141), Panama Canal Cruises from San Francisco (Br. 143), tour of Memphis, Natchez & New Orleans (Br. 143), and many, many others. Be sure to check these tours out!!
director (and get your picture in the Newsletter!!) please contact Dick Courtney at 376-1295 [email protected].
2018 YOUR OFFICERS YOUR DIRECTORS
Big SIR: CLARK WALLACE 254-0753 Director (1 yr): TOM VINZENT 254-4509 Little SIR: TOM HENRY 510-502-5724 Director (1 yr): ALAN MCDONALD 283-8854 Secretary: FRED GEORGE 284-1763 Director (2 yrs): ROY ELLIOTT 283-6261 Asst. Secretary: DICK CURRY 376-5541 Director (2 yrs): DAVE WHITE 376-6152 Treasurer: JON LEUTENEKER 376-7035 Director (3 yrs): RALPH THORNICROFT 376-8140 Asst. Treasurer: RICK ABRAMS 945-1024 Director (3 yrs): HUGO KAPELKE 631-9335
From SIR Branch 146: Branch 146 is hosting a Valentine Weekend Dinner Dance and they are inviting members and guests from six neighboring branches including Branch 174. This event will occur on Saturday evening February 16, 2019. Mark your calendars. Excellent faire will be provided as well as beverages and music from the swing dance band - The Dalt Williams Sextet, including vocalist. For more information contact Little SIR Jonathan Korfhage, Branch 146 at 925-947-1547 or [email protected].
February 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesda
y Thursday Friday Saturday
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Groundhog Day
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Super Bowl Sunday
4 Table Pool Golf-Deer Ridge
5 Duplicate Bridge Walking Pinochle Tennis
6 League Bowling Senior Strollers
7 Rubber Bridge
Tennis Dominoes
8 Stamps 9-hole Golf
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10 11 Table Pool Astronomy
12 Walking Bridge Wine Tasting 1 Pinochle Tennis
Lincoln’s
Birthday
13 SIR Branch
174 General Meeting
League Bowling Senior Strollers
14 Tennis Dominoes
Valentine’s Day
15 9-hole Golf
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18 Table Pool Golf-Rancho Solano
President’s Day
19 Walking Wine Tasting 2 Tennis
20 Pinochle League Bowling Senior Strollers
21 Computer & Technology Tennis Dominoes
22 9-hole Golf
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24 25 Table Pool
26 Walking Bridge Tennis
27 Poker League Bowling Pinochle Senior Strollers Investments