SIR 34 June 2019 Newsletter
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In June as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them.
Aldo Leopold
Aldo Leopold
Big SIR
Jim Benham
The summer season is fast approaching. May has been rainy and cold, but I think warmer weather is finally here and hopefully summer weather will prevail. Golf and Bocce should be in full swing. Many of us have grand kids graduating from high schools and colleges this time of the year, congratulations to all of them.
June is the month for our Annual picnic at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. You can still buy tickets at the June Luncheon, tickets are $30. Contact Joe Hernandez or myself and we will make sure you get tickets. It is a great deal, free admission to the fair, lunch with your friends, and if so interested, you can walk next door to the picnic grounds and bet on the ponies. Yes, there is Horse Racing this year on the same day as our picnic. Of course, you can also take a leisurely stroll through the fairgrounds and see the livestock and other attractions.
Due to the picnic, there will be no meeting in July. There is a meeting on Thursday June 6. And we will meet again August 1st.
Click here for the Picnic Flyer
As always, I encourage our new members to bring a guest for lunch and also get involved with our many activities, which is a great way to know more of your fellow members.
Little SIR
Bill Staack
Guest Speaker
Our speaker this month is Battalion Chief, Aaron Lacey, of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. He has been with the fire department for nearly 15 years and in addition to his duties at the fire station, he is the instructor and Coordinator for the Fire Academy at Los Positas College here in Livermore. He has a BA from Cal State, East Bay and a MA from St Mary’s College of California.
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
The summer season is fast approaching. May has been rainy and cold, but I think warmer weather is finally here and hopefully summer weather will prevail. Golf and Bocce should be in full swing. Many of us have grand kids graduating from high schools and colleges this time of the year, congratulations to all of them.
June is the month for our Annual picnic at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. You can still buy tickets at the June Luncheon, tickets are $30. Contact Joe Hernandez or myself and we will make sure you get tickets. It is a great deal, free admission to the fair, lunch with your friends, and if so interested, you can walk next door to the picnic grounds and bet on the ponies. Yes, there is Horse Racing this year on the same day as our picnic. Of course, you can also take a leisurely stroll through the fairgrounds and see the livestock and other attractions.
Due to the picnic, there will be no meeting in July. There is a meeting on Thursday June 6. And we will meet again August 1st.
Click here for the Picnic Flyer
As always, I encourage our new members to bring a guest for lunch and also get involved with our many activities, which is a great way to know more of your fellow members.
Little SIR
Bill Staack
Guest Speaker
Our speaker this month is Battalion Chief, Aaron Lacey, of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. He has been with the fire department for nearly 15 years and in addition to his duties at the fire station, he is the instructor and Coordinator for the Fire Academy at Los Positas College here in Livermore. He has a BA from Cal State, East Bay and a MA from St Mary’s College of California.
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
The following members went from Active status to Out:
Ron McClellan
Don Cava
Tom Chapman
Vernon Grebner
Thomas Stack
Don Wilson: Deceased
In May we have 164 members
Don Bartel Chairman
Member Changes
The following members went from Active status to Out:
Ron McClellan
Don Cava
Tom Chapman
Vernon Grebner
Thomas Stack
Don Wilson: Deceased
In May we have 164 members
New Members
June Birthdays
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Cyril Bonanno
Dale Bowman Rick Brandt John Gasparini Paul Hamlton Roy Lugo Larry Messa |
Wendell Moen
Brian Peck Dave Rowe Bob Sellar Bill Staack John Stewart Hal Strunk |
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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.
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.
Wine Tasting
Larry Lindsey
A big thank you to Bill & Karin Staack for hosting the May wine event. We had a good turnout and everyone enjoyed the evening.
Our June wine tasting will be hosted by Dick and Linda Fields on Tuesday June 11 starting at 6:30. They have asked that we bring a California Pinot Noir or a California Chardonnay. Please respond directly to the Fields if you are going to attend.
Take a peek at some of the April Wine event photos
Dick & Linda Fields
770 Barlete Lane
Livermore
292-0465
richard.p.fields@att.net
BRIDGE
CHUCK BROWN
In May, we met at John Knox Presbyterian Church 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin.
We had 3 tables and the winners were: Tim Kennedy, Dick Fields and Bill Van Gelder
Our next meeting will be June 9, 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
A big thank you to Bill & Karin Staack for hosting the May wine event. We had a good turnout and everyone enjoyed the evening.
Our June wine tasting will be hosted by Dick and Linda Fields on Tuesday June 11 starting at 6:30. They have asked that we bring a California Pinot Noir or a California Chardonnay. Please respond directly to the Fields if you are going to attend.
Take a peek at some of the April Wine event photos
Dick & Linda Fields
770 Barlete Lane
Livermore
292-0465
richard.p.fields@att.net
BRIDGE
CHUCK BROWN
In May, we met at John Knox Presbyterian Church 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin.
We had 3 tables and the winners were: Tim Kennedy, Dick Fields and Bill Van Gelder
Our next meeting will be June 9, 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
In June we are starting the beer group meetings at homes. The first one will be at my house on Thursday June 20th at 5 pm The theme is summer beers I will supply the sausages and baked beans. Please bring your favorite beer (does not have to be a summer beer) and either a side dish or munchies. Please let me know if you plan to attend so I can plan for food. My address is 1476 Windsor Way Livermore Hope to see you there. Steve
Steve Annen
In June we are starting the beer group meetings at homes. The first one will be at my house on Thursday June 20th at 5 pm The theme is summer beers I will supply the sausages and baked beans. Please bring your favorite beer (does not have to be a summer beer) and either a side dish or munchies. Please let me know if you plan to attend so I can plan for food. My address is 1476 Windsor Way Livermore Hope to see you there. Steve
Poker
Bill Junges
We met May 23rd at Dennis Alcalde’s home , Dennis treated us to sausage and pepper sandwiches and like last month, proceeded to be the big winner. Hopefully we’ll get him next month although I think we may have recruited a card shark. The next game tentatively will be held Thursday, June 27. If interested in joining the poker group, see Bill Junge or Jim Benham. You can e-mail Bill at ptownjunges@comcast.net.
Bill Junges
We met May 23rd at Dennis Alcalde’s home , Dennis treated us to sausage and pepper sandwiches and like last month, proceeded to be the big winner. Hopefully we’ll get him next month although I think we may have recruited a card shark. The next game tentatively will be held Thursday, June 27. If interested in joining the poker group, see Bill Junge or Jim Benham. You can e-mail Bill at ptownjunges@comcast.net.
Bocce
Steve Annen
Our next game is scheduled to be played at the Pleasanton Senior Center, hope to see you there.
Steve
The once a month Breakfast Group
Jim Benham
The SIRs Breakfast group met on 5/29 for a good round of conversation and a good breakfast. Please join us at 8:30 on Wednesday, June 26. We are always done no later than 10:00 and the breakfast discussions and camaraderie are priceless.
Steve Annen
Our next game is scheduled to be played at the Pleasanton Senior Center, hope to see you there.
Steve
The once a month Breakfast Group
Jim Benham
The SIRs Breakfast group met on 5/29 for a good round of conversation and a good breakfast. Please join us at 8:30 on Wednesday, June 26. We are always done no later than 10:00 and the breakfast discussions and camaraderie are priceless.