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Big Sir
President/Big SIR, Gary Kohler:
President's notes:
Happy Halloween my brothers and here we go into Thanksgiving.
We look forward to seeing all of you at our monthly luncheon featuring Honor Flight Bay Area and our Salute to Veterans.
If you served in our Nation's military please wear a uniform, cap, or other military accoutrements as we honor you and our absent brothers and sisters,
including a special tribute table set up for the POW-MIA'S
President/Big SIR, Gary Kohler:
President's notes:
Happy Halloween my brothers and here we go into Thanksgiving.
We look forward to seeing all of you at our monthly luncheon featuring Honor Flight Bay Area and our Salute to Veterans.
If you served in our Nation's military please wear a uniform, cap, or other military accoutrements as we honor you and our absent brothers and sisters,
including a special tribute table set up for the POW-MIA'S
I want to thank those of you who stopped by our booth at the Pleasanton Farmers Market in October and especially the team that helped staff the booth all day.
At our November meeting on the 6th, we will be selling tickets to our annual Holiday luncheon, and we look forward to seeing you all there at the party
with your significant other on Thursday December 11 .We will once again be treated to music and singing from the Swingin Blue Stars of the USS Hornet.
It is also time to renew your membership for next year.
As a reminder the annual dues are $40 per year.
However, we are offing a special early bird discount for paying between now and the end of January for only $30.
Please bring your check to our lunch in November, December, or January.
If you cannot make it to the lunch, you can send your check into Pat Fowler.
Please make checks out to:
SIR Branch 34 and send to:
Patick Fowler
518 Montgomery Street
Livermore, CA 94550
Attention Golfers: Please do not make us chase you down for your SIR membership dues (separate from your golf fees) again this year.
Chasing down several golfers for SIR membership dues has been an annual tradition for this Chapter, and we really need you to be proactive this year,
and take responsibility to pay your SIR annual dues as soon as possible, as 90% of the golfers usually do. :)
The SIR State Board has removed any restrictions for community outreach and charity support going forward.
With so many of our neighbors entering into a new period of Food insecurity, we will be looking at working with local food banks, Meals on Wheels,
Culinary Angels, and/or other local support organizations to help out, as well as increase visibly for the SIR brand.
If you are currently involved with any of these groups, please reach out to any SIR Board member or Activity Chair to help us select the right organization(s)
to support and perhaps assist us with introductions and logistics.
Happy Thanksgiving. I am VERY Thankful for my fellowship with you my SIRs brothers and I look forward to a great time with all of you next year
under the leadership of our new President/Big SIR for 2026, Bevin Hong.
See you soon, Stay safe and warm.
President/Big SIR, Gary Kohler:
Little Sir Bevin Hong
Dear Fellow SIR Members,
A Note from Your Little SIR – November Update
November Speaker: Michael Singleton – President, Honor Flight Bay AreaWe’re excited to welcome Michael, President of the Honor Flight Bay Area Foundation, as our November luncheon speaker. With Veterans Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to hear about this remarkable organization that brings veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor.
Michael’s story is an inspiring one. Born in Bedford, England, he came to the U.S. in 1955 when he was adopted by a U.S. Air Force veteran and became a proud American citizen. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1964, serving nine years and completing three tours in Vietnam aboard the USS Kretchmer (DER 329). After his military service, Michael spent time teaching electronics at Great Lakes Naval Training Center before being medically discharged due to Agent Orange exposure.
He went on to a long and successful career in the tech industry, holding leadership roles at Hewlett-Packard, Leasametric, and Sun Microsystems before starting his own logistics company. In 2014, Michael discovered Honor Flight and began volunteering to help fellow veterans make their journey to D.C. Over time, he took on more responsibility—helping with logistics, serving as a flight leader, and now leading the entire Bay Area chapter as President.
Michael’s passion for serving veterans shines through in everything he does. We’re looking forward to hearing his stories and learning how Honor Flight continues to honor those who served our country.
Activities
Christmas Luncheon
🌲🌲🌲 Save the Date! Thursday December 11th our HOLIDAY LUNCHEON will happen.
The PREMIER EVENT of the holiday season. We have secured the world renowned Wedgewood Room at the San Ramon Golf Club for the event! It kicks off with a no-host reception🍷🍺 at 11:30AM. In addition to the usual comraderie, there will be live music and other surprises. Those who have missed previous HOLIDAY LUNCHEONS have spent the next 12 months in deep regret! Don’t let that happen to you: Tickets will be on sale at our November lunch meeting . $30 per person: Checks made to SIRS 34 preferred, cash also accepted. THIS IS GOING TO BE BIG 💥💥⭐️⭐️
If you are unable to purchase tickets on November 6th you can mail a check made to SIRS 34 to: Peter Weeks 6166 Corte del Rey Pleasanton CA 94566.
Please include guests names. Checks must be received by December 3. If you register by mail, please send a confirming email to [email protected]
🌲🌲🌲 Save the Date! Thursday December 11th our HOLIDAY LUNCHEON will happen.
The PREMIER EVENT of the holiday season. We have secured the world renowned Wedgewood Room at the San Ramon Golf Club for the event! It kicks off with a no-host reception🍷🍺 at 11:30AM. In addition to the usual comraderie, there will be live music and other surprises. Those who have missed previous HOLIDAY LUNCHEONS have spent the next 12 months in deep regret! Don’t let that happen to you: Tickets will be on sale at our November lunch meeting . $30 per person: Checks made to SIRS 34 preferred, cash also accepted. THIS IS GOING TO BE BIG 💥💥⭐️⭐️
If you are unable to purchase tickets on November 6th you can mail a check made to SIRS 34 to: Peter Weeks 6166 Corte del Rey Pleasanton CA 94566.
Please include guests names. Checks must be received by December 3. If you register by mail, please send a confirming email to [email protected]
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Whiskey Group
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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 November is the 26th.
October Breakfast
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Wine Group
Bill Junge's House
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Treasurer Pat Fowler It's dues collection time! |
The 2026 annual dues will be $30 if paid before March 1st, $40 thereafter. Checks payable to "SIR Branch 34" can be mailed to me at 518 Mulqueeney St., Livermore CA 94550. I will also accept them at the January and February luncheons.
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
Beer Meister Tom Crawford
October event
Beer Meister Tom Crawford
October event
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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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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
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Contact Bob Law at [email protected]
Once a month we have poker night at a volunteer host home between 6:00 to 10:00 pm on the third Tuesday or Thursday. Since we play 7 card games the signups are limited to 7 players on an email announcement with first responders first. Hosts supply simple snacks, poker table, cards and chips. If necessary there’s a lot of participants that can lone these items upon request.
Announcements are e-mailed out each month or scheduled for several weeks in advance. New participants will have priority for the first several months. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the games, each can be explained or you can observe. Each participant starts with $20 worth of chips. Bets are $0.25 to start with three possible $0.50 raises for each dealing. Last bets are up to $1.00 with three raises.
Games we play, by dealer choice: 5 card draw, 7 card with wild card variations, Omaha, Anaconda, Baseball, Heaven and Hell, Tic tac Doe, Plus others via dealers choice. There are two openings for April 24th and May 22nd. Please call me at 925 337 3677 if you wish to play or just inquire.
Bob Law
Once a month we have poker night at a volunteer host home between 6:00 to 10:00 pm on the third Tuesday or Thursday. Since we play 7 card games the signups are limited to 7 players on an email announcement with first responders first. Hosts supply simple snacks, poker table, cards and chips. If necessary there’s a lot of participants that can lone these items upon request.
Announcements are e-mailed out each month or scheduled for several weeks in advance. New participants will have priority for the first several months. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the games, each can be explained or you can observe. Each participant starts with $20 worth of chips. Bets are $0.25 to start with three possible $0.50 raises for each dealing. Last bets are up to $1.00 with three raises.
Games we play, by dealer choice: 5 card draw, 7 card with wild card variations, Omaha, Anaconda, Baseball, Heaven and Hell, Tic tac Doe, Plus others via dealers choice. There are two openings for April 24th and May 22nd. Please call me at 925 337 3677 if you wish to play or just inquire.
Bob Law
October Luncheon
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