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Gary Kohler Big Sir
President/Big SIR, Gary Kohler:
President's notes:
Welcome to Fall my SIR Brothers!!
Just one more August heat wave to get through and then it is Pumpkin Spice Season!!
VP Bevin Hong and I just attended the State SIR meeting this last Tuesday and gained some insights into some improvements on the way.
Better technology for "real time" reporting, easier info sharing of events we can join in at other nearby chapters (i.e., Hiking with Livermore, and Fishing with San Leandro) and/or Statewide events, (i.e., Fishing, International Travel, Bowling, and competitive Bocce tournaments.) Our Chapter is a test site to eliminate manual updates to our membership and officer directories/rosters and with titles at the State and Chapter level instantly. We are eliminating the word retirement from the State SIR mission statement, as we are looking for younger members that may still have a full-time job, as well as all of us that retired from one job, but still find ourselves working at least part time or consulting etc. More improvements and activities to be announced in the coming months.
Just 3 more monthly lunch meetings for me (plus our Holiday party in December). Bevin has a great schedule of speakers for September, October, and November and will be scheduling our January and February programs to help preload those 2 months for the new VP/Little SIR for 2026.
Please let us know if you are looking for a new event we can start like PickleBall or Whiskey tasting or whatever. We can either start up the activity ourselves or see if we can join in with other nearby chapters like San Ramon/Danville, Walnut Creek, Fremont, Livermore, etc.
Please let us know if you are able to assist as an activity co-chair or Board Member (BEC) for 2026. We are especially looking for people with tech interest or experience to help us upgrade our website and RSVP and payment options online as well as folks who can help promote/recruit for SIR through social media and other outreach options.
I will be manning a booth at the Pleasanton Farmers Market on Saturday October 18th and would like to have 3 or 4 others participate to break it up a bit and make sure we have a fun time while recruiting new members. Let me know if you are available to assist.
Contact me Gary Kohler at (925) 596-0402 or [email protected] and
Thank you all for all your assistance this year and especially for your enthusiasm, energy, humor, and of course your camaraderie.
2026 promises to be even more exciting, entertaining and packed with FUN for us dudes and our significant others too.
Happy Pumpkin Spice Season my brothers!!!!
Gary Kohler
SIR #34
(925) 596-0402
Little Sir Bevin Hong
Dear Fellow SIR Members,
A Note from Your Little SIR – September Update
We are pleased to welcome David Stark as our speaker for the September SIR’s luncheon. David has been deeply involved in the East Bay real estate market for many years, working with REALTORS®, homeowners, and community leaders to better understand local housing trends and policies.
He is a frequent contributor to conversations about housing challenges and opportunities in our region, and recently appeared on KTVU to share insights about the shifting East Bay housing market and its impact on both buyers and sellers.
David brings a wealth of knowledge and a thoughtful perspective on one of the most important issues facing our communities today. We look forward to hearing his take on what’s ahead for East Bay housing and how these changes affect all of us.
Warm regards,
Bevin Hong
Little SIR, SIRs 34 Tri-Valley
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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 September is the 24th.
July Breakfast
Wine Group
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“Thanks to all who have paid their annual dues. Thank you for responding to the attendance emails, stressing the importance of giving Wedgewood a good estimate of attendees 10 days before the event.
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
Beer Meister Tom Crawford
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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
August Luncheon
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