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Dave Willmore Big Sir
Greetings fellow SIRs..
Well we are half way though the year already and a still waiting for some warm summer weather. Our golf outings have been quite cool and windy and I assume that it's the same for Bocce Ball. Glad to see a warm up coming as we move into July.
We had a great picnic at Highland Oaks on Thursday, June 22nd. A total of 65 members, spouses and guests attended on a warm, comfortable afternoon and enjoyed lots of ribs, chicken, corn and other sides. A warm thanks to Peter Weeks for organizing the picnic and also to his team of assistants.... Tom Crawford, Fred Hilke, Bill Junge and John Peterson. Also, a special thanks to Mike Melvin for reserving the venue and for all who helped in clean up after the event.
At the June meeting, we recognized Dick Small and presented him with a Distinguished Service Award for all his contributions over many years. Dick managed and published our newsletter, including creation, layout, artwork and distribution. He also created and managed our web site and handled all inter-branch communication for many years. Once again, a big thank you for your contributions to our branch Dick!
For the first time in a long time, we will hold a monthly luncheon meeting in July on Thursday, July 6th at San Ramon Golf Club. John Roberts has arranged for an interesting speaker to present. We will also update you on where we are in membership and also recognize another outstanding SIR with a Distinguished Service Award. We look forward to seeing you there....
Happy Fourth!!!
Dave Willmore
Big SIR
Greetings fellow SIRs..
Well we are half way though the year already and a still waiting for some warm summer weather. Our golf outings have been quite cool and windy and I assume that it's the same for Bocce Ball. Glad to see a warm up coming as we move into July.
We had a great picnic at Highland Oaks on Thursday, June 22nd. A total of 65 members, spouses and guests attended on a warm, comfortable afternoon and enjoyed lots of ribs, chicken, corn and other sides. A warm thanks to Peter Weeks for organizing the picnic and also to his team of assistants.... Tom Crawford, Fred Hilke, Bill Junge and John Peterson. Also, a special thanks to Mike Melvin for reserving the venue and for all who helped in clean up after the event.
At the June meeting, we recognized Dick Small and presented him with a Distinguished Service Award for all his contributions over many years. Dick managed and published our newsletter, including creation, layout, artwork and distribution. He also created and managed our web site and handled all inter-branch communication for many years. Once again, a big thank you for your contributions to our branch Dick!
For the first time in a long time, we will hold a monthly luncheon meeting in July on Thursday, July 6th at San Ramon Golf Club. John Roberts has arranged for an interesting speaker to present. We will also update you on where we are in membership and also recognize another outstanding SIR with a Distinguished Service Award. We look forward to seeing you there....
Happy Fourth!!!
Dave Willmore
Big SIR
Little Sir John Roberts
Dear fellow SIRs
Come join us for a totally innovative presentation on the Future of Farming. Our July speaker is Sonia Lo, former Chief Executive Officer of Crop One Holdings. She has been recently appointed to the board of directors for urban- gro, Inc. urban-gro, Inc.® (Nasdaq: UGRO) is a fully integrated architectural, engineering and cultivation systems integration for commercial cannabis and food-focused Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) facilities. She will provide an excellent overview and status of this evolving industry trend.
She is also the Founder and Managing Director of Chalsys LLP, an advisory and direct investment firm which has invested over $120 million in 15 global growth stage companies. Prior to Chalsys, Ms. Lo was co-founder and CEO of eZoka Group, a UK-based internet startup that was sold in 2002. Ms. Lo is a former Director of Global Content for Google.
She was appointed one of the Global 100 Technology Pioneers at the World Economic Forum in 2000 and 2001 and named one of Management Today’s leading 35 businesswomen in the UK under the age of 35.
John Roberts
Dear fellow SIRs
Come join us for a totally innovative presentation on the Future of Farming. Our July speaker is Sonia Lo, former Chief Executive Officer of Crop One Holdings. She has been recently appointed to the board of directors for urban- gro, Inc. urban-gro, Inc.® (Nasdaq: UGRO) is a fully integrated architectural, engineering and cultivation systems integration for commercial cannabis and food-focused Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) facilities. She will provide an excellent overview and status of this evolving industry trend.
She is also the Founder and Managing Director of Chalsys LLP, an advisory and direct investment firm which has invested over $120 million in 15 global growth stage companies. Prior to Chalsys, Ms. Lo was co-founder and CEO of eZoka Group, a UK-based internet startup that was sold in 2002. Ms. Lo is a former Director of Global Content for Google.
She was appointed one of the Global 100 Technology Pioneers at the World Economic Forum in 2000 and 2001 and named one of Management Today’s leading 35 businesswomen in the UK under the age of 35.
John Roberts
Activities
From Activities Director Peter Weeks
SIRS PICNIC !! 🍺🍗🍷💥 Thursday, June 22nd.
From Activities Director Peter Weeks
SIRS PICNIC !! 🍺🍗🍷💥 Thursday, June 22nd.
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Breakfast Group Contact Jim Benham at 925-484-3836 or jdbenham@aol.com for questions
Next Breakfast To be announced during July luncheon
Wine Group
June event at the Bent Creek winery
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No treasurer news. Enjoy your summer!
Tom
Computer group Contact Tom Reif at tom@reif.us
June Birthday Boys
Hal Strunk John Stewart Bill Staack Brian Peck Wendell Moen Dave Rowe Bob Sellar
Beer Group
With Steve Annen moving away, we are looking for a volunteer to host the Beer Group. Contact Peter Weeks if interested.
With Steve Annen moving away, we are looking for a volunteer to host the Beer Group. Contact Peter Weeks if interested.
Rubys and Roses
Old Pleasanton Hotel Patio
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Bocce Group: Pleasanton Senior Center 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Contact Bill Junge for more information 925-846-5964
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History Buff Group. For additional information contact Stephen Jackson at stivescoop@comcast.net
No meeting in June
No meeting in June
Contact Bob Law at rjlaw@comcast.net
June Luncheon
TJ Mcgrath speaking about Bud Anderson
Awards given during the luncheon
Honorary Life Member (HLM) - This award is the highest and most prestigious a
ward available within SIR. It is bestowed only to those who, upon careful review and scrutiny by the State Honorees Committee, are found to have:
• been a member for a period of 5 years or more.
• clearly earned it through exceptional and extraordinary service.
• steps forward whenever the need arises
• would be recognized by his peers to have earned it
The HLM is not to be treated lightly or awarded merely on the basis of good fellowship.
Honorary Life Member (HLM) - This award is the highest and most prestigious a
ward available within SIR. It is bestowed only to those who, upon careful review and scrutiny by the State Honorees Committee, are found to have:
• been a member for a period of 5 years or more.
• clearly earned it through exceptional and extraordinary service.
• steps forward whenever the need arises
• would be recognized by his peers to have earned it
The HLM is not to be treated lightly or awarded merely on the basis of good fellowship.
Dick Small
