SIR 34 July 2019 Newsletter
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If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.
George Orwell
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.
Abraham Lincoln
Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political and moral fact - the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality.
Adlai Stevenson
George Orwell
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.
Abraham Lincoln
Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political and moral fact - the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality.
Adlai Stevenson
No meeting in July, we held the annual Picnic on June 28th, next meeting is August 1
Big SIR
Jim Benham
We had another great Picnic this year. Thanks to Steve Annen and Joe Hernandez and their team for their efforts in coordinating the picnic. They did a great job and we appreciate it very much.
I hope everyone has a great July 4th. This is the 243rd celebration and the tradition continues as strong as ever. Fly your flag with honor.
We continue to solicit new members so please keep up your efforts to replace those that have left SIRS for one reason or another. Remember, guests get a free lunch and if they become members, the sponsoring SIR gets a bottle of wine or $20. See you at the meeting in August if not sooner.
Little SIR
Bill Staack
Guest Speaker
Our speaker in August will be Valerie Pryor who is the General Manager for the Zone 7 Water District. I’m sure it will be an interesting discussion about our current water situation after our very wet winter and all the projects and changes happening in our water district.
Treasurer's Report
Tom Reif
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.
Jim Benham
We had another great Picnic this year. Thanks to Steve Annen and Joe Hernandez and their team for their efforts in coordinating the picnic. They did a great job and we appreciate it very much.
I hope everyone has a great July 4th. This is the 243rd celebration and the tradition continues as strong as ever. Fly your flag with honor.
We continue to solicit new members so please keep up your efforts to replace those that have left SIRS for one reason or another. Remember, guests get a free lunch and if they become members, the sponsoring SIR gets a bottle of wine or $20. See you at the meeting in August if not sooner.
Little SIR
Bill Staack
Guest Speaker
Our speaker in August will be Valerie Pryor who is the General Manager for the Zone 7 Water District. I’m sure it will be an interesting discussion about our current water situation after our very wet winter and all the projects and changes happening in our water district.
Treasurer's Report
Tom Reif
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.
Membership
Don Bartel Chairman
Member Changes - None
In June we have 168 members
Don Bartel Chairman
Member Changes - None
In June we have 168 members
New Members
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Jim Collins
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Ed Dickerson
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Bob Hadley
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John Homa
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July
Al Dunlop Bruce Kubik Mike Kertz Gordon lund Jim Nettleton Terry O'Connor Jack Odgen Jack Parker John Stallwitz |
August
George Bouthillier Ray Brown Frank Fitzgerald Bill Lathlean Fred Martin Don Mittelstaedt Dick Parr |
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Wine Tasting
Larry Lindsey
July Wine Tasting
A big thanks to thank Dick and Linda Fields for hosting the wine tasting for June, it was a great evening. The July tasting will be at Peter & Michelle Weeks home on Thursday July 18th starting at 6:30. Bring a wine of your choice. Please respond to me your intention to attend this event.
Peter & Michelle Weeks
6166 Corte Del Ray
Pleasanton
353-0234
pweeks6166@gmail.com
BRIDGE
CHUCK BROWN
In June, we met at John Knox Presbyterian Church 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin.
We had 3 tables and the winner was Tom Rouse.
Our next meeting will be July 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM.
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.
Larry Lindsey
July Wine Tasting
A big thanks to thank Dick and Linda Fields for hosting the wine tasting for June, it was a great evening. The July tasting will be at Peter & Michelle Weeks home on Thursday July 18th starting at 6:30. Bring a wine of your choice. Please respond to me your intention to attend this event.
Peter & Michelle Weeks
6166 Corte Del Ray
Pleasanton
353-0234
pweeks6166@gmail.com
BRIDGE
CHUCK BROWN
In June, we met at John Knox Presbyterian Church 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin.
We had 3 tables and the winner was Tom Rouse.
Our next meeting will be July 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM.
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.
History Club
Steve Jackson
For those of you who are history buffs this club might be of interest to you. We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 10am (next one Wednesday June 12th), at the Corner Bakery Café near intersection of Bernal and Valley near I-680. We have a list of topics we want to explore and are currently working on the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. Please join us if you are interested and bring a fact or two with you to share.
Stephen Jackson stivescoop@comcast.net
Steve Jackson
For those of you who are history buffs this club might be of interest to you. We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 10am (next one Wednesday June 12th), at the Corner Bakery Café near intersection of Bernal and Valley near I-680. We have a list of topics we want to explore and are currently working on the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. Please join us if you are interested and bring a fact or two with you to share.
Stephen Jackson stivescoop@comcast.net
Beer Group
Steve Annen
The beer group met at the Hopyard American Alehouse, we had a great turnout with quite a few ladies joining us. A good time was had by all. The Beer group get together will be at my house at 5 :30 on Thursday July 25 th . I willsupply sausage and baked beans . Everyone can bring there favorite summer beer and a side dish /munchie Please rsvp by email if you plan to come sannen@sbcglobal.net.
Steve Annen
The beer group met at the Hopyard American Alehouse, we had a great turnout with quite a few ladies joining us. A good time was had by all. The Beer group get together will be at my house at 5 :30 on Thursday July 25 th . I willsupply sausage and baked beans . Everyone can bring there favorite summer beer and a side dish /munchie Please rsvp by email if you plan to come sannen@sbcglobal.net.
Poker
Bill Junge
Poker was held at Bob Law’s house last Thursday. He was a gracious host, even supplying special cold cuts and snacks.We only had 5 players this time, a good thing because there were 4 winners and me, supporting the whole group. Good thing we didn’t have 7, Junge would have lost more.
Next game is Thursday, July 25th. Place to be determined.
Want to join in on the fun? e-mail Bill at ptownjunges@comcast.net.
Bill Junge
Poker was held at Bob Law’s house last Thursday. He was a gracious host, even supplying special cold cuts and snacks.We only had 5 players this time, a good thing because there were 4 winners and me, supporting the whole group. Good thing we didn’t have 7, Junge would have lost more.
Next game is Thursday, July 25th. Place to be determined.
Want to join in on the fun? e-mail Bill at ptownjunges@comcast.net.
Bocce
Steve Annen
The bocce group is playing at 9 am at the senior center on Tues July 16 the and the 30
Steve
The once a month Breakfast Group
Jim Benham
The SIRs Breakfast group met Wednesday June 26th at Vic’s for breakfast. We had a lower turnout than usual as many folks are traveling on their summer vacation. We look forward to seeing some old & new SIRs at our next Breakfast on July 31 at Vic's.
Steve Annen
The bocce group is playing at 9 am at the senior center on Tues July 16 the and the 30
Steve
The once a month Breakfast Group
Jim Benham
The SIRs Breakfast group met Wednesday June 26th at Vic’s for breakfast. We had a lower turnout than usual as many folks are traveling on their summer vacation. We look forward to seeing some old & new SIRs at our next Breakfast on July 31 at Vic's.