SIR Branch 34 Newsletter
Big SIR
Jack Parker
Jack Parker
Hi to all and Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. I want to thank Carl for his service as Big Sir last year. He did a great job. As we start the New Year, Sirs 34 is in good shape.
When I first joined Sirs, it was for the golf program. As I expanded my own involvement in the many other activities, I found that I enjoyed Sirs even more. With the newer activities added over the past 3 years there is something for everyone. What I am saying is “get involved” in something that interests you. If you have a particular interest that’s not a part of Sirs, give me a call and let’s see if we can make it happen. We want all of the new ideas we can get.
If you are not sure of how to go about joining any of the groups, call me and we will get you set up. All of the groups in Sirs are very welcoming. Just let them know that you are interested.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Jack Parker
jacknkev@aol.com
925-846-2416
Little SIR
Adrian Verduzco
Our guest speaker for January will be Vicki Nickolas. Vicki is a licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser with the Hearing Aid Center at Costco Wholesale in Livermore. She will be providing information on hearing testing and the latest in digital hearing aid technology. Vicki has been a guest speaker at other Tri-Valley SIR branches.
Big Sir 2016
I like to take this moment to thank all the member of Sirs Branch 34 for their support of me through my years as Little Sir and Big Sir. Especially want to thank Board of the Executive Committee. For without their support my tenure would not have been successful. There are so many members who really help me out and I just want to thank everyone for their support these pass two years.
I have decided to stay on the board and become our New Sir Jack Parker, Secretary and I have taken on the role of Sunshine. This can only work if successfully if you let me know ASAP if someone has taken ill for has passed away (spouses as well). Contact: (925) 967-8177 or email: carl@churilo.com
Treasurer's Report
Tom Reif
Happy New Year!
Lunch Price Now $22
Starting in January 2017, the lunch cost (and charge) is $22.
PLEASE BRING THE CORRECT CHANGE AS WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF DOLLAR BILLS FOR CHANGE.
Annual Dues Collection Time
Starting at our next meeting on January 5th, we will be collecting the annual $20.00 member dues. Checks made out to SIR Branch 34 are preferred and will improve your chances of being credited properly, but cash is also acceptable. It will be helpful to some of us old guys (like me) if you show us your badge when paying with cash.
You can also mail your check to: Tom Reif, 2259 Kamp Ct, Pleasanton 94588
Please note: If you come in late for a meeting and there is no one at the table to
buy a lunch ticket, please check the sign at the table to see where a treasurer
(Wendell Moen, Jack Ogden or Tom Reif) is sitting and buy your ticket. Thanks for
your help.
A nice note from Buck:
Tom, As Treasurer you and the rest of the officers must be commended to have a budget that hasn't changed from a $20 donation in the 20 years I have been a member.
Congratulations!!!
Buck
Lunch
Ron Jensen
If you aren't attending the luncheon meeting please send Email to:
sir34lunch@gmail.com Please put "Sir Lunch" in the subject line
OR you can hit the reply arrow on the email you receive every month 12 days
before the luncheon. Type in "I can not attend on XX/XX/XX. My badge numberis XXX." Then hit the send button or arrow.
We must give San Ramon Golf Club the number of meals to prepare 10 days
prior to the meeting.
Membership
Don Bartel Chairman
New Members
Terry O’Connor TV085 Golf
979 Rose Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566
terry.oconnor@comcast.net
Mike Misheloff TV098 Golf
11613 Alegre Dr
Dublin, CA 94568
mikenmaddi@comcast.net
Member Changes: Dale Gilkey Active to out.
In November we have 171 active and 6 inactive members.
December Birthday Boys
Darryl Albertson
Jim Benham
Joe Biggs
Dick Boccolini
Larry Brumm
Lee Busey
Tom Chapman
John Hausheer
Buck Hensel
Chuck Hendricks
Bill Janes
Jim Kenna
Larry Lindsey
Gene Matthew
Mike Melvin
John O'Neal
John Peterson
Roger Schmidt
Dick Spicka
Bill Thomas
Wayne Thomas
January Birthday Boys
Steve Annen
Robert Bills
Don Bush
Tom Crawford
Dick Fields
John Hoffman
Don Keith
Jim McClean
Don Roberts
Bob Steuben
Fred Walz
Peter Weeks
Ronald Zaine
When I first joined Sirs, it was for the golf program. As I expanded my own involvement in the many other activities, I found that I enjoyed Sirs even more. With the newer activities added over the past 3 years there is something for everyone. What I am saying is “get involved” in something that interests you. If you have a particular interest that’s not a part of Sirs, give me a call and let’s see if we can make it happen. We want all of the new ideas we can get.
If you are not sure of how to go about joining any of the groups, call me and we will get you set up. All of the groups in Sirs are very welcoming. Just let them know that you are interested.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Jack Parker
jacknkev@aol.com
925-846-2416
Little SIR
Adrian Verduzco
Our guest speaker for January will be Vicki Nickolas. Vicki is a licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser with the Hearing Aid Center at Costco Wholesale in Livermore. She will be providing information on hearing testing and the latest in digital hearing aid technology. Vicki has been a guest speaker at other Tri-Valley SIR branches.
Big Sir 2016
I like to take this moment to thank all the member of Sirs Branch 34 for their support of me through my years as Little Sir and Big Sir. Especially want to thank Board of the Executive Committee. For without their support my tenure would not have been successful. There are so many members who really help me out and I just want to thank everyone for their support these pass two years.
I have decided to stay on the board and become our New Sir Jack Parker, Secretary and I have taken on the role of Sunshine. This can only work if successfully if you let me know ASAP if someone has taken ill for has passed away (spouses as well). Contact: (925) 967-8177 or email: carl@churilo.com
Treasurer's Report
Tom Reif
Happy New Year!
Lunch Price Now $22
Starting in January 2017, the lunch cost (and charge) is $22.
PLEASE BRING THE CORRECT CHANGE AS WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF DOLLAR BILLS FOR CHANGE.
Annual Dues Collection Time
Starting at our next meeting on January 5th, we will be collecting the annual $20.00 member dues. Checks made out to SIR Branch 34 are preferred and will improve your chances of being credited properly, but cash is also acceptable. It will be helpful to some of us old guys (like me) if you show us your badge when paying with cash.
You can also mail your check to: Tom Reif, 2259 Kamp Ct, Pleasanton 94588
Please note: If you come in late for a meeting and there is no one at the table to
buy a lunch ticket, please check the sign at the table to see where a treasurer
(Wendell Moen, Jack Ogden or Tom Reif) is sitting and buy your ticket. Thanks for
your help.
A nice note from Buck:
Tom, As Treasurer you and the rest of the officers must be commended to have a budget that hasn't changed from a $20 donation in the 20 years I have been a member.
Congratulations!!!
Buck
Lunch
Ron Jensen
If you aren't attending the luncheon meeting please send Email to:
sir34lunch@gmail.com Please put "Sir Lunch" in the subject line
OR you can hit the reply arrow on the email you receive every month 12 days
before the luncheon. Type in "I can not attend on XX/XX/XX. My badge numberis XXX." Then hit the send button or arrow.
We must give San Ramon Golf Club the number of meals to prepare 10 days
prior to the meeting.
Membership
Don Bartel Chairman
New Members
Terry O’Connor TV085 Golf
979 Rose Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566
terry.oconnor@comcast.net
Mike Misheloff TV098 Golf
11613 Alegre Dr
Dublin, CA 94568
mikenmaddi@comcast.net
Member Changes: Dale Gilkey Active to out.
In November we have 171 active and 6 inactive members.
December Birthday Boys
Darryl Albertson
Jim Benham
Joe Biggs
Dick Boccolini
Larry Brumm
Lee Busey
Tom Chapman
John Hausheer
Buck Hensel
Chuck Hendricks
Bill Janes
Jim Kenna
Larry Lindsey
Gene Matthew
Mike Melvin
John O'Neal
John Peterson
Roger Schmidt
Dick Spicka
Bill Thomas
Wayne Thomas
January Birthday Boys
Steve Annen
Robert Bills
Don Bush
Tom Crawford
Dick Fields
John Hoffman
Don Keith
Jim McClean
Don Roberts
Bob Steuben
Fred Walz
Peter Weeks
Ronald Zaine
November Birthday Boys
December Birthday Boys
Golf Newsletter
Branch 34 Golf NCGA Membership Renewal Free: Reminder
Dues for the 2017 season which include playing in the rest of 2016 tournaments.
Current members renewal fee is $70
For New NCGA membership cost is $80, to join, which covers the rest of 2016 and 2017 tournaments. Love to see new members join our golf group.
For current and new members make out a check to:
Sir #34 Golf
Send to:
Ron Jensen
568 St,. George Ct.
Livermore CA, 94551
GOLF PLEASANTON FAIRWAYS
STEVE THOMAS
Please join me for nine great holes at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds on Monday and Thursday, 8:00
AM tee off. Show up at least 15 minutes earlier for pairing.
TECHNOLOGY CLUB
TOM REIF
The PC Users Group meeting is held every fourth Thursday of the month at 10 AM at the
Pleasanton Senior Center. You do not have to sign up, just show up. The agenda for each
meeting is posted at https://sites.google.com/site/pleasenior/
If you would like to be on the agenda mailing list, which is sent out about a week before the
meeting, send your email address to pleasenior@gmail.com and you will be added to the mailing list.
WINE TASTING
LARRY LINDSEY
We kick off the 2017 wine tasting club on Tuesday January 10 at 6:00 at Larry & Sharron Lindsey's home. We suggest that you bring a bottle of wine from Livermore Valley Wineries to sample and compare, this should be interesting and fun.
Please, it is important that you call me or e-mail if you are planing to attend.
Larry & Sharron Lindsey
1975 Foxswallow Cir
Pleasanton
925-846-7813
larrylindsey@hotmail.com
BRIDGE
CHUCK BROWN The Bridge group meets the second Tuesday every month at the Hacienda Motor Home Park on Vineyard Ave. in Pleasanton. In December we met on Tues the 13th. The winners were Tony Pimintel, Roland Smith and Chan Chandler
Dance Club
Carl Churilo
The Sirs Christmas Dinner Dance was a great time for our Dancers to show their stuff. We danced to quite a few songs and after most folks left we stayed and kept dancing until the band finished playing at 11:00pm. The holidays had us dancing at numerous dance function throughout the month. Love the holidays for there are dances all over the valley. If you are interested in joining us let me, Carl: 925-967-8177 or email me at carl@churilo.com or go to the below Website for dance events all over the Bay area.
http://ballroombayarea.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/may-2016
or
http://www.joallynballroom.com/classes/
Camera Club
Don Roberts
Any questions about Camera Club get in touch with Don Roberts at 846-5145 or email dwrwghb@comcast.net
Chaplin
Larry Brumm
Please call Larry if you hear of any SIR sick, hospitalized, or injured so he can let everyone else
know.
Beer Group
Steve Annen
Happy New Year !!!! Our next event will be at a brand new brewery in Livermore, Shadow Puppet . Jim Benham and I went there and it was great . They have a wide selection of beers and I think it was fantastic . There are a variety of light beers to dark porters available for tasting. If there are enough of us they will give us a quick tour. The address for Shadow Puppet is 4771 Arroyo Vista suite b, Livermore off 1 st and 580 near the new safeway . We will meet there on Thursday 13 th at 4 pm . Let Steve know if you plan on attending.
Bocce
Steve Annen
We play at 10 am on the first and third Tuesday at the Pleasanton Senior Center.
Walking
Steve Annen
We meet at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday for a pleasant walk on our local trails.
The specific location is sent out on an email so let me know that you're interested so I can put
you on the list.
Poker
Jim Benham
This is a fun causal game, come join some time. We usually meet on the last Tuesday, and are hoping to have 6 or 7 players for January.
Dinner Group
Steve Annen
Next meeting of the Supper Club is Wednesday, January 25th at the Small/Martelli household.
CHUCK BROWN The Bridge group meets the second Tuesday every month at the Hacienda Motor Home Park on Vineyard Ave. in Pleasanton. In December we met on Tues the 13th. The winners were Tony Pimintel, Roland Smith and Chan Chandler
Dance Club
Carl Churilo
The Sirs Christmas Dinner Dance was a great time for our Dancers to show their stuff. We danced to quite a few songs and after most folks left we stayed and kept dancing until the band finished playing at 11:00pm. The holidays had us dancing at numerous dance function throughout the month. Love the holidays for there are dances all over the valley. If you are interested in joining us let me, Carl: 925-967-8177 or email me at carl@churilo.com or go to the below Website for dance events all over the Bay area.
http://ballroombayarea.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/may-2016
or
http://www.joallynballroom.com/classes/
Camera Club
Don Roberts
Any questions about Camera Club get in touch with Don Roberts at 846-5145 or email dwrwghb@comcast.net
Chaplin
Larry Brumm
Please call Larry if you hear of any SIR sick, hospitalized, or injured so he can let everyone else
know.
Beer Group
Steve Annen
Happy New Year !!!! Our next event will be at a brand new brewery in Livermore, Shadow Puppet . Jim Benham and I went there and it was great . They have a wide selection of beers and I think it was fantastic . There are a variety of light beers to dark porters available for tasting. If there are enough of us they will give us a quick tour. The address for Shadow Puppet is 4771 Arroyo Vista suite b, Livermore off 1 st and 580 near the new safeway . We will meet there on Thursday 13 th at 4 pm . Let Steve know if you plan on attending.
Bocce
Steve Annen
We play at 10 am on the first and third Tuesday at the Pleasanton Senior Center.
Walking
Steve Annen
We meet at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday for a pleasant walk on our local trails.
The specific location is sent out on an email so let me know that you're interested so I can put
you on the list.
Poker
Jim Benham
This is a fun causal game, come join some time. We usually meet on the last Tuesday, and are hoping to have 6 or 7 players for January.
Dinner Group
Steve Annen
Next meeting of the Supper Club is Wednesday, January 25th at the Small/Martelli household.