YEAR 2016 IS THE YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP EXPANSION
November Newsletter
November Newsletter
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Big SIR
Carl Churilo |
Great News, the Board of Directors had decided to reduce the November lunch to only:
$15
(Please bring exact change as we have a limited number of $5 bills)
There was enough money in the Treasury left over this year which gave us the opportunity to reduce the cost again.
The October free lunch went to a member who last month was awarded the Sirs Honorary Life Member Award. That honor was bestowed onto Frank Narcisco. The Board, I, and all the members in Branch 34 want to thank you for all your hard work and effort you put into the organization.
Letter of Recommendation for: Frank Narciso
It is with great pleasure that we, the branch executive committee of SIR Branch 34, Pleasanton, CA, submit this recommendation letter for Frank Narciso to become an Honorary Life Member of the SIR organization.
Even though I have only known Frank for a short period of time, he made a lasting impression on me and our organization. My first interaction with Frank was when he served as Big SIR for the year 2012. During his time in office, he was never too busy to assist the members while managing the daily operations of the organization.
Subsequent to that, Frank was on the Executive Board serving as Secretary for 2013 when the incoming Big SIR left the area unexpectedly. Unsurprisingly, Frank wasted no time to fill the void and volunteered for Big SIR for 2014.
In all my years of experience, some individuals stand out for their great qualities and Frank is one of those people. He is well known for his work ethic, positive attitude, and leadership. He is well respected throughout the organization for being the "go-to" person for getting things done.
Throughout the time that I have known him, he has shown me time and again that he is a positive, motivated leader who will continue to make a tremendous impact to the SIR organization.
In summation, due to his great attitude and dedication, we heartily recommend that you accept Frank Narciso for an Honorary Life Member. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of the board if we can be of further assistance.
Remember is you see a member who has a dot on their name badge go up to them and welcome him aboard. Let’s not forget these new members. Remember the phrase from Mark Twain: THERE ARE NO STRANGERS IN THIS WORLD JUST NEW FRIENDS WE HAVE NOT YET MET.
Last note: if anyone is interested on being backup chairmen for any of our activities let Jack Parker or myself know. We offer great pay, super pensions, extended vacation, and it’s all tax free.
Frank Narciso
To all members of Sir's branch 34:
It was a pleasant surprise to be recognized and to receive the prestigious "Honorary Life Member” award. Since I joined the Sir's in 2005, I have met some great individuals and I am happy to say, made some great friends. I was reluctant, at first, to become Little Sir, but after some guidance, suggestions, and help from former officers, I gained confidence in doing the job. With some research, planning, and effort, I was surprised as to how "easy" it was to contact and recruit some very good speakers. With the experience gained as Little Sir, stepping up to Big Sir came easily. I would like to thank the following individuals for their guidance, support, and help in successfully completing both posts in the Sirs club: All the board members during my tenure, with special thanks to Nino Pompilio. To past Big Sirs that offered their help. To members of the impromptu Speakers Committee during my second term, specifically Dick Salvas, Tom Crawford, Carl Michelotti, Ken McDonald, Dale Bowman, Jim Kenna, Fred Martin and Hank Ottaviano. Their efforts in contacting and getting speakers greatly helped in running the club during this time.
I want to encourage all members to do a self analysis as to how they can help to make this club better as STEP UP and take a personal responsibility to contribute to our club's success.
I want to thank Big Sir Carl Churilo and all current board members for all their efforts that contributed in getting and presenting this very special award. THANK YOU.
To all members of Sir's branch 34: From Frank Narciso
Little SIR
Jack Parker
Our speaker in November is Michael Archer. Michael is a Viet Nam Veteran and the author of A Patch of Ground: Khe Sahn Remembered and The Long Goodbye: Khe Sahn Revisted.
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.
WANT A NEW ROSTER PICTURE?
We will soon be publishing the 2017 Roster. The pictures of some of you were taken in 2002 when the pictures for the roster were first taken. If you would like to have an updated picture taken for the new roster, Don Roberts will be available at the November meeting to take your picture.
Lunch
Ron Jensen
If you aren't attending the luncheon meeting please send Email to:
[email protected] Please put "Sir Lunch" in the subject line
OR you can hit the reply arrow on the email you receive every month 12 days
before the luncheon. Type in "I can not attend on XX/XX/XX. My badge numberis XXX." Then hit the send button or arrow.
We must give San Ramon Golf Club the number of meals to prepare 10 days
prior to the meeting.
Membership
Don Bartel Chairman
New Member
Dave Granum TV091 Golf
5021 Hillcrest Way
Pleasanton, CA 94588
[email protected]
Member Changes
None
In October we have 170 active and 6 inactive members
November Birthday Boys
Kevin Reidy
Alan Brooks
Ron Jensen
Bob Watson
Roland Smith
Joe Morgan
Carl Michelotti
Dave Lewis
Joe Kenny
Phil Markwart
Chan Eason
Fred Houston
Frank Chambers
$15
(Please bring exact change as we have a limited number of $5 bills)
There was enough money in the Treasury left over this year which gave us the opportunity to reduce the cost again.
The October free lunch went to a member who last month was awarded the Sirs Honorary Life Member Award. That honor was bestowed onto Frank Narcisco. The Board, I, and all the members in Branch 34 want to thank you for all your hard work and effort you put into the organization.
Letter of Recommendation for: Frank Narciso
It is with great pleasure that we, the branch executive committee of SIR Branch 34, Pleasanton, CA, submit this recommendation letter for Frank Narciso to become an Honorary Life Member of the SIR organization.
Even though I have only known Frank for a short period of time, he made a lasting impression on me and our organization. My first interaction with Frank was when he served as Big SIR for the year 2012. During his time in office, he was never too busy to assist the members while managing the daily operations of the organization.
Subsequent to that, Frank was on the Executive Board serving as Secretary for 2013 when the incoming Big SIR left the area unexpectedly. Unsurprisingly, Frank wasted no time to fill the void and volunteered for Big SIR for 2014.
In all my years of experience, some individuals stand out for their great qualities and Frank is one of those people. He is well known for his work ethic, positive attitude, and leadership. He is well respected throughout the organization for being the "go-to" person for getting things done.
Throughout the time that I have known him, he has shown me time and again that he is a positive, motivated leader who will continue to make a tremendous impact to the SIR organization.
In summation, due to his great attitude and dedication, we heartily recommend that you accept Frank Narciso for an Honorary Life Member. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of the board if we can be of further assistance.
Remember is you see a member who has a dot on their name badge go up to them and welcome him aboard. Let’s not forget these new members. Remember the phrase from Mark Twain: THERE ARE NO STRANGERS IN THIS WORLD JUST NEW FRIENDS WE HAVE NOT YET MET.
Last note: if anyone is interested on being backup chairmen for any of our activities let Jack Parker or myself know. We offer great pay, super pensions, extended vacation, and it’s all tax free.
Frank Narciso
To all members of Sir's branch 34:
It was a pleasant surprise to be recognized and to receive the prestigious "Honorary Life Member” award. Since I joined the Sir's in 2005, I have met some great individuals and I am happy to say, made some great friends. I was reluctant, at first, to become Little Sir, but after some guidance, suggestions, and help from former officers, I gained confidence in doing the job. With some research, planning, and effort, I was surprised as to how "easy" it was to contact and recruit some very good speakers. With the experience gained as Little Sir, stepping up to Big Sir came easily. I would like to thank the following individuals for their guidance, support, and help in successfully completing both posts in the Sirs club: All the board members during my tenure, with special thanks to Nino Pompilio. To past Big Sirs that offered their help. To members of the impromptu Speakers Committee during my second term, specifically Dick Salvas, Tom Crawford, Carl Michelotti, Ken McDonald, Dale Bowman, Jim Kenna, Fred Martin and Hank Ottaviano. Their efforts in contacting and getting speakers greatly helped in running the club during this time.
I want to encourage all members to do a self analysis as to how they can help to make this club better as STEP UP and take a personal responsibility to contribute to our club's success.
I want to thank Big Sir Carl Churilo and all current board members for all their efforts that contributed in getting and presenting this very special award. THANK YOU.
To all members of Sir's branch 34: From Frank Narciso
Little SIR
Jack Parker
Our speaker in November is Michael Archer. Michael is a Viet Nam Veteran and the author of A Patch of Ground: Khe Sahn Remembered and The Long Goodbye: Khe Sahn Revisted.
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.
WANT A NEW ROSTER PICTURE?
We will soon be publishing the 2017 Roster. The pictures of some of you were taken in 2002 when the pictures for the roster were first taken. If you would like to have an updated picture taken for the new roster, Don Roberts will be available at the November meeting to take your picture.
Lunch
Ron Jensen
If you aren't attending the luncheon meeting please send Email to:
[email protected] Please put "Sir Lunch" in the subject line
OR you can hit the reply arrow on the email you receive every month 12 days
before the luncheon. Type in "I can not attend on XX/XX/XX. My badge numberis XXX." Then hit the send button or arrow.
We must give San Ramon Golf Club the number of meals to prepare 10 days
prior to the meeting.
Membership
Don Bartel Chairman
New Member
Dave Granum TV091 Golf
5021 Hillcrest Way
Pleasanton, CA 94588
[email protected]
Member Changes
None
In October we have 170 active and 6 inactive members
November Birthday Boys
Kevin Reidy
Alan Brooks
Ron Jensen
Bob Watson
Roland Smith
Joe Morgan
Carl Michelotti
Dave Lewis
Joe Kenny
Phil Markwart
Chan Eason
Fred Houston
Frank Chambers
October Birthday Boys
Golf Newsletter
Branch 34 Golf NCGA Membership Renewal Free
Dues for the 2017 season which include playing in the rest of 2016 tournaments.
Current members renewal fee is $70
For New NCGA membership cost is $80, to join, which covers the rest of 2016 and 2017 tournaments. Love to see new members join our golf group.
For current and new members make out a check to:
Sir #34 Golf
Send to:
Ron Jensen
568 St,. George Ct.
Livermore CA, 94551
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.
TECHNOLOGY CLUB
TOM REIF
The PC Users Group meeting is held every fourth Thursday of the month at 10 AM at the
Pleasanton Senior Center. You do not have to sign up, just show up. The agenda for each
meeting is posted at https://sites.google.com/site/pleasenior/
If you would like to be on the agenda mailing list, which is sent out about a week before the
meeting, send your email address to [email protected] and you will be added to the mailing
list.
WINE TASTING
LARRY LINDSEY
Our October wine tasting event was hosted by Bill and Karin Staack, 4766 Woodthrush Ct, We had a great turn out, it was a fun evening.
We do not have a host for our November wine tasting. We would like to have one in November because we will not have a wine tasting in December. We would also like to have someone who has not hosted this year to volunteer for November. Please contact Larry Lindsey, [email protected] , if you have questions or would like to host a tasting.
BRIDGE
CHUCK BROWN
The Bridge group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1PM at the Hacienda Mobile Home Park on Vineyard Ave in Pleasanton.
In October, we had three tables, with the winners being: Chuck Brown, Bruce Kubick
and Gordon Lund.. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov 8th.
Dance Club
Carl Churilo
The Sirs Christmas Dinner Dance is just around the corner so let’s get those dancing shoes out and start practicing. Remember Sirs, women love to dance and this is an opportunity to impress your better half. Those of you who want to learn how to dance there is still plenty of time to sign up for inexpensive lessons at Livermore Community Center, Dublin Senior Center, San Ramon Community Center, and Two Left Feet located in Danville. We may be getting up there in our years but we can still move around a dance floor and its great exercise as well. If you’re interested in any Ballroom Dancing and places when to go dancing call me Carl 925-967-8177 or email me at [email protected] or go to the below Website for dance events all over the Bay area.
http://ballroombayarea.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/may-2016
or
http://www.joallynballroom.com/classes/
Camera Club
Don Roberts
Any questions about Camera Club get in touch with Don Roberts at 846-5145 or email [email protected]
Chaplin
Larry Brumm
Please call Larry if you hear of any SIR sick, hospitalized, or injured so he can let everyone else
know.
Beer Group
Steve Annen
Our next Beer Outing will be WED Nov . 16 at 4 pm at 8 Bridges Brewery in Livermore . We have been there before, they have a great selection and they allow us to bring in light snacks while we taste . Note that this is a Wed . See you there Steve
Bocce
Steve Annen
We play at 10 am on the first and third Tuesday at the Pleasanton Senior Center.
Walking
Steve Annen
We meet at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday for a pleasant walk on our local trails.
The specific location is sent out on an email so let me know that you're interested so I can put
you on the list.
Poker
Jim Benham
Due to scheduling conflicts we were not able to play poker this month. This is a fun causal game, come join some time. We usually meet on the last Tuesday, and are hoping to have 6 or 7 players for October.
Dinner Group
Steve Annen
We're meeting at Steve's house on Thursday November 18th for good food, fine fellowship and fine wine.
CHUCK BROWN
The Bridge group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1PM at the Hacienda Mobile Home Park on Vineyard Ave in Pleasanton.
In October, we had three tables, with the winners being: Chuck Brown, Bruce Kubick
and Gordon Lund.. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov 8th.
Dance Club
Carl Churilo
The Sirs Christmas Dinner Dance is just around the corner so let’s get those dancing shoes out and start practicing. Remember Sirs, women love to dance and this is an opportunity to impress your better half. Those of you who want to learn how to dance there is still plenty of time to sign up for inexpensive lessons at Livermore Community Center, Dublin Senior Center, San Ramon Community Center, and Two Left Feet located in Danville. We may be getting up there in our years but we can still move around a dance floor and its great exercise as well. If you’re interested in any Ballroom Dancing and places when to go dancing call me Carl 925-967-8177 or email me at [email protected] or go to the below Website for dance events all over the Bay area.
http://ballroombayarea.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/may-2016
or
http://www.joallynballroom.com/classes/
Camera Club
Don Roberts
Any questions about Camera Club get in touch with Don Roberts at 846-5145 or email [email protected]
Chaplin
Larry Brumm
Please call Larry if you hear of any SIR sick, hospitalized, or injured so he can let everyone else
know.
Beer Group
Steve Annen
Our next Beer Outing will be WED Nov . 16 at 4 pm at 8 Bridges Brewery in Livermore . We have been there before, they have a great selection and they allow us to bring in light snacks while we taste . Note that this is a Wed . See you there Steve
Bocce
Steve Annen
We play at 10 am on the first and third Tuesday at the Pleasanton Senior Center.
Walking
Steve Annen
We meet at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday for a pleasant walk on our local trails.
The specific location is sent out on an email so let me know that you're interested so I can put
you on the list.
Poker
Jim Benham
Due to scheduling conflicts we were not able to play poker this month. This is a fun causal game, come join some time. We usually meet on the last Tuesday, and are hoping to have 6 or 7 players for October.
Dinner Group
Steve Annen
We're meeting at Steve's house on Thursday November 18th for good food, fine fellowship and fine wine.