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Gary Kohler Big Sir
President/Big SIR, Gary Kohler:
Notes from the Prez (Big SIR),
Happy Spring and Happy St Patrick's Day month to all our Tri-Valley Brothers in retirement (or semi-retirement).
Loving how we are starting the year with new energy, from creative and different events and venues for our Wine and Beer gatherings to a strong line-up of great speakers for our lunches.
Please help us continue the momentum by what you can do to help our chapter "Stay Alive and Thrive in 25!"
Some ways you can help us grow and maintain ourselves as a Chapter/branch:
1. Volunteer to speak or find a speaker for our monthly lunch programs
2. Volunteer to serve on the Board of Directors (especially you "Young Turks" and new members.
3. Volunteer to work on (and possibly co-chair) the technology committee to help us update our website, on-line and device payment systems, Facebook page, Marketing and publicity efforts.
4. Volunteer to co-chair and assist our Membership Director and/or our Treasurer. The systems are all in place and we just need a backup in case of illness, vacation etc.
5. Volunteer to serve as a greeter at our monthly lunches for about 30 minutes, Great option for new members to get to match a name with a face
6. Volunteer to help start up a new activity group like pickleball, bowling, hiking, fishing, travel, or to start up a variation on an existing activity (a new level, twist, time or location, in addition to the existing activity).
7. Put your hat in the Ring to be our new VP (Little SIR) for next year. Looking at you, new members, and members under 70 especially.
8. Get your buddies in the golf Group to pay for their SIRs membership in addition to their golf membership
9. Provide transportation to the monthly lunches to our brothers who can no longer drive. Our organization was founded on Fellowship. Let's show it.
10. Provide direct, honest feedback on the chapter and the programs and activities so we can constantly seek to improve and provide values to our SIR family.
11. Engage and participate in our programs. Try bocce one time. You do not have to drink in order to enjoy comradery at our Wine and Beer events. Bring your significant other and enjoy your soda with your friends.
12. Engage on our Facebook page (Please note, all the below links require a Facebook account)
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Welcome to SIR Let's re-energize our groups with and enthusiastic new exuberance and enthusiasm for the rest of 2025 and beyond.
Enjoy the longer warmer days and the hope and new beginnings promised by Spring.
Let's start truly thriving together Brothers!!
Please reach out to me directly or to any activity chair or Board member with any questions, suggestions or to volunteer
Gary Kohler President Chapter 34 Tri-Valley SIR
[email protected]
(925) 596-0402
Little Sir Bevin Hong
Dear Fellow SIR Members,
I’m excited to announce that Sergeant Mark Holland, City of San Ramon Police Department, will be our guest speaker this March, discussing crime prevention and community safety.
Sergeant Holland will emphasize that a "Neighborhood Watch" sign alone isn’t enough—real security comes from knowing your neighbors and staying alert. He’ll share how a vigilant landscaper recently helped stop a burglary and explain why neighborhoods with freeway access are frequent targets.
Key topics will include:
- The importance of neighbor communication, including WhatsApp groups
- Common burglary methods, like breaking through unsecured sliding glass doors
- The effectiveness of doorbell and street-facing cameras
- Pros and cons of various security systems
- How new license plate reading technology is enhancing law enforcement efforts
I'll see everyone on March 6.
Warm regards,
Bevin Hong
Little Sir
Activities
Breakfast Group Contact Jim Benham at 925-484-3836 or [email protected] for questions
Next Breakfast To be the last Wednesday of the month at Vic's at 8:30, we have secured the back room. It is now reserved for us. The last Wednesday in March 26
Wine Group
February event at the Wine Steward on Main in Pleasanton
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Treasurer Pat Fowler |
“Thanks to all who have paid their annual dues but we still…have 34 members who haven’t paid their 2025 annual dues. 14 of them are golfers with money in their prepaid accounts. Dues are now $30. Checks , payable to SIR Branch 34, can be mailed to me at 518 Mulqueeney St., Livermore 94550.
Patrick Fowler
518 Mulqueeney St.
Livermore, CA 94550
Patrick Fowler
518 Mulqueeney St.
Livermore, CA 94550
Golf: See Attached schedule for the new year.
Contact John Ropp for more information
Contact John Ropp for more information
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Beer Group
New Beer Meister Tom Crawford
Next outing to be Tuesday March 11th 3:00 to 5:00 at Pleasanton Neighborhood Sports Bar loacated at 234-B Main
https://www.neighborhoodsportsbarpleasanton.com
New Beer Meister Tom Crawford
Next outing to be Tuesday March 11th 3:00 to 5:00 at Pleasanton Neighborhood Sports Bar loacated at 234-B Main
https://www.neighborhoodsportsbarpleasanton.com
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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
Coffee Group
1st and 3rd Wednesday at Denica's in Pleasanton Walmart Parking lot Area 9:00 am
1st and 3rd Wednesday at Denica's in Pleasanton Walmart Parking lot Area 9:00 am
Contact Bob Law at [email protected]
February Luncheon
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