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www.sir47.org INCORPORATED Our own website TAMALPAIS BRANCH NO. 47 A Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation of Retired Men Devoted to the Promotion of Independence and Dignity of Retirement.

1 INCORPORATED Our own website TAMALPAIS BRANCH NO. 47 A Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation of Retired Men Devoted to the Promotion of Independence and Dignity of Retirement. Big Sir -John Freel Little Sir Jake Solomon Secretary - Jim Breitmayer Ass t Sect y - Mike Kelly Treasurer - Paul Schofield Ass t Treas.- Chris Lewis A SIR PUBLICATION Luncheon Meeting: MARIN COUNTRY CLUB, NOVATO Fourth Tuesday of the month Happy Hour at 11:00 am, as always Editor/Publisher - Ron Kosciusko Attendance Committee Cashier - Glen Ohm Directors: Tom Brady Tom Culhane Tim Leveque Lou Painter Alan Thomas Doug Twitchell State President - Bobbie Hairston Region 10 Director - Jim Filippo Area 6 Governor - Bob Dimond MARIN COUNTY OCTOBER 2015 VOL. XLII NO. 10 OUR 42ND YEAR BIG SIR S MESSAGE I just returned from a vacation in Ireland to the town where I was born. I had a wonderful time with family and old friends, but I m afraid I don t have much to say this month. I can say that I enjoyed our September luncheon very much, and hope you did too. Cecil Green was great leading us in song Ned Lawrence tells me Cecil is 95 years old. The speaker was good. Tim Leveque finally got to share his funny stories. But most of all, I think this luncheon showed that Branch 47 can have a bright future. We had a crowd despite the parking problems, and our colleagues from the former Branch 122 seemed well integrated among the tables. And best of all, we had a large number of guests sponsored by our members. In fact, we already have two new members as a result. That should make us very optimistic. Loss of friends is inevitable in an organization like ours. And goodness knows we have seen that this year. The key is whether we are able to move beyond the loss and add new faces, new opinions, and new ideas to the Branch. John Freel, Big Sir Page 1

2 THIS MONTH S MENU IN MEMORIAM House Soup Chicken Marsala Artichoke Mashed Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Rolls & Butter Dessert: Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream RAY HIRSCH Alternate Plate: Caesar Salad w/ or w/o Chicken Breast Call or Text SLATE OF SIR BR 47 OFFICERS TO SERVE IN 2016 (Elected at the August 25 Luncheon) Branch 47 s Annual Christmas Holiday Party Officers Big Sir: Jake Solomon Thursday, December 10th At Mcinnis Golf Club, SanRafael Little Sir: Tim Leveque Treasurer: Paul Schofield Asst. Treasurer: Lon Sykes Secretary: Ned Lawrence Asst. Secretary: Mike Kelly $44.00 / person includes: 4:30 pm 5:30 pm Social Hour Appetizers No Host Bar Directors Director: Tom Brady Director: Tom Culhane Director: Jim Kleiser Director: George Miller Director: John Freel Director: Doug Twitchell 5:30 pm Sit-down Holiday Meal Choice of: Prime Rib Herb Crusted Salmon fillet Rack of Lamb Coffee-Tea-Decaf Dessert: Tiramisu THIS MONTH S SPEAKER Cash Bar: Beer $4, House wine: $7, Cocktails $7, House Wine Bottle $22 <Holiday Entertainment will be provided> Call or Chuck McDevitt The speaker for October is Gabriella Calicchio. She is the Director of Cultural and Visitor Services for Marin Country. That means that she is in charge of the Marin County fair and for the bookings into Marin Center MCDEV095@AOL.COM to make a committed reservation Cheers Jake Solomon, Little Sir To see what s happening Statewide in SIR FISHING The fishermen meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Novato United Methodist Church at 9:30am. For detailed information, contact SIR Bill Cline, Branch To see all that SIR has to offer: Page 2

3 Executive Committee Meeting, Highlights September 21, Talked about October 12 training session for new officers Big Sir,Little Sir, Secretary, Treasurer. Need to bring Form 27, discussed which number to Present 47 July before merger or after merger. 2. Noted that Ken Griffin has declined to be new membership chairman. 3. Discussed having a vegetarian entrée besides Caesar salad such as fish or pasta 4. Five golfers from 122 have joined Recruitment committee has 3 new members appointed for 2016: Bill Donnelly, Kurt Heilman, and Norm Jenson in addition to Big Sir And Little Sir. 6. Discussed inactive list. Doug Twitchell will try to contact inactives. Will retain if able and want to come back. Possibly drop if no response. 7. Voted to remove Bruce Taylor from membership since has attended no meetings this year and has not paid dues. 8. Voted to have 2016 menu same as Have Russ negotiate possible Pasta plus salad for (no fish) 9. Lunch dates for 2016 are Jan.26, Feb.23, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, Sept 27, October 25 and November Executive meetings Jan. 4 and 25. For 2017 Jan 2 move to Jan Have 5 special events Feb, Apr, July, Sep, Dec. Next EC meeting scheduled Oct. 26, James Breitmayer Secretary SIR S GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP Reading Maketh The Full Man We meet in Hangar 5, Hamilton Field, Suite 200, Marin Community Foundation; October 22, 2015: The Criterion of a Good Form of Government, by John Stuart Mill, pages in Great Conversations 5. Dan McGreevy will lead the discussion. Branch 47 Outings 1. Novato theatre Company. For tickets contact novatotheatercompany.org. a. Sept. 26 Oct. 3. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a comedy play, revolving around the relationships of three siblings derived from some of the works of Anton Chekhov. In 2013 won the Tony Award for best play. b. Sept. 25 Oct. 4. A Staged Reading of Durang it! (A pair of comedies The Actor s nightmare and Wanda s Visit by Michael Walraven.) Tickets only $ Ross Valley Players upcoming musicals. Go on rossvalleyplayers.com to order tickets. Glorious Sept. 18 thru Oct. 18. The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the worst singer in the world. Delightful and funny as you join her in her climb to Carnegie Hall. 3. Sept. 26 6:30-8:00 pm Sunset Cruise from Tiburon. A 1.5 hour cruise with open seating both indoor & outside. This will be a pot luck where all participants bring finger food to share, their own drinks and picnic setting. Cost is $20 / person. Must buy own tickets to guarantee a angelislandferry.thundertix.com). Let Kurt Heilman know after you have purchased tickets. 4. Some time in October we will have a Castillo di Amorosa tour & wine tasting. This castle in Calistoga was built to resemble the old castles of Europe. Guided tours from $40 $60 / person. Must be able to walk for 1 hour and stand for 45 minutes to wine taste. Requires reservations / prepayment. Carpooling is desired. (Having Castillo is not doable, so other lunch plans may be needed.) the Br 47 luncheon if interested. Contact Kurt Heilman for details as yet to be worked out with those wishing to participate. 5. Weill Hall Green Music Center, Somona State University. This is a series of great performances on the week ends, beginning Oct. 3 with Lang Lang on piano; other performers incl. Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Julliard String Quartet, Sir James Galway, Andre Watts and many more. To order tickets go gmc.sonoma.com, or call Marin Onstage theatre & music, begins on Nov two-acts The Dumb Waiter and Landscape by the British humorist Harold Pinter. Contact for tickets. Cheers, Kurt Heilman Dick Locke, Chair, Howard Bassett, Emeritus Chair; Page 3

GOLF Oct. 5 Monday Peacock Gap 08:00 122 Oct. 14 Wednesday Bennett Valley 08:30 134 NOTE Day Change (Holiday) Oct. 19 Monday Hiddenbrooke 08:00 134 Oct.

Way, San Rafael. Start time: 10:45 AM Come and share the fun! Contact Paul Schofield, Chair 892-7019 BRANCH 47 BOCCE First Monday of each month; no cost to play.

4 GOLF Oct. 5 Monday Peacock Gap 08: Oct. 14 Wednesday Bennett Valley 08: NOTE Day Change (Holiday) Oct. 19 Monday Hiddenbrooke 08: Oct. 26 Monday Adobe Creek 08: Tom Brady, Hole Golf at McInnis Park Mondays at 9:00 am, weather permitting BOWLING Bowling League bowling is every Friday at Country Club Bowl, 88 Vivian Way, San Rafael. Start time: 10:45 AM Come and share the fun! Contact Paul Schofield, Chair BRANCH 47 BOCCE First Monday of each month; no cost to play. 11:45 am (the lunch location varies but is near Sonoma Square), then 1pm at Depot Park, just north of Sonoma Square. Bring your own Bocce balls. Contact: Kurt Heilman or heilmanfour@ comcast.net to let him know if you want (1) to be on the mailing list & (2) to join us for lunch, play bocce or both. SIR ROLLING ROAMERS RV CLUB Join us for lunch 2nd Tuesday of each month & on our outings. For information, contact SIR Ray Canziani Branch 22, Wagon Master (415) TENNIS, ANYONE? Every Wednesday 9 AM McInnis Park Bill Donnelly or Glen Ohm Deadline for Submitting Material for the Oct Tamal Talk will be noon Tuesday, October 27 Please submit your material to Ron Kosciusko at TRAVEL Sep 30-Oct 11, 2015: Canada and New England. 11 day cruise on the Caribbean Princess. Starts in Quebec City with 8 stops including Port Saguenay, Graspe, Charlottetown, Sydney and Halifax, Bar Harbor and ends in New York. Cost $2990 to $3389 which includes RT Air, motorcoach, gov t fees and more. Derlin German, Petaluma, Br 58, Oct 3-10, 2015: Colors of New England. Visit Boston, Stowe, Lake Winnipesaukee, and Boothbay Harbor. Trip includes 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners, views of autumn colors, Air transportation, hotels and transfers. Cost $2999 to $4049 depending on accommodations. Bruce Saltzman, Br 128, San Ramon, Oct 9-23, 2015: Eastern Mediterranean Cruise.( 11 day cruise starting in Rome with visits to Istanbul, Athens, Ephesus, Naples, Mykonos and Santorini) Trip includes tranfers, all shipboard meals, entertainment, 2 days in Rome with breakfast, 2 sightseeing tours, travel protection plan covering pre-existing conditions, cocktail party, port taxes, and gov t fees. Cost $5380 to $6100 depending on stateroom. Jim Stoner, Br 114, San Jose, or Larry Martinson Questions? call Your Travel Chairman: Kurt Heilman is the Branch 47 Web site and details past issues of TAMALTALK. POKER GROUP. Interested in Poker after the Branch 47 meeting? Call Ron Kosciusko, Pag

5 COMPUSIRS QUICKEN SIG 2nd Tuesdays, 10:am B. Bloch, GGCS, PERSONAL COMPUTERS (PC only) 1st WEDNESDAYS DIGITAL CAMERA STUFF 3rd Wednesdays Russ Flaum WEBSITE DESIGN SIG 3rd Tuesdays Paul Bell All Wednesday sessions are from 1:30 to 3:30 pm GGCS COMPUSIRS classroom First Presbyterian Church Fifth Avenue, San Rafael All are welcome. Open to all of Area 6. INVESTORS LUNCH BUNCH Second Friday of the month at the Chevy s Restaurant, 123 Vintage Way, Vintage Oaks, Novato. The Lunch is $18.00, and will start at 11:30, followed by presentations and discussions. Contacts: Pete Petrofsky , Will Kaefer , Brian Stompe TREASURER'S REPORT For September 21, 2015 Checking Account Balance : $ 9, General Fund Balance: $ 9, Custodian Fund Balance: $ (218.85) Total $9, Total Dues Paid to date: $ 2, Submitted by Paul Schofield, Treasurer BRIDGE GROUP The bridge group meets on the third Thursday of each month at a member s home. Play is from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. To reserve space and get directions for the next event, call or Charles Caviness: c.caviness@sbglobal.net. AUGUST ATTENDANCE REPORT Total Members 111 Members Present 79 71% Guests: 4 Visitors: 2 Speakers: MEMBERSHIP REPORT Summary: Actives Inactives - 6 Gains: 0 0 Losses: 1 0 PERFECT ATTENDANCE 2014 John Freel SEPTEMBER LUNCH TICKET George Brown SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY WINNERS Don O Neill and Ron Broyles OCTOBER BIRTHDAY BOYS Ted Smith 1st, Jack Barney 2nd, Harry Forst10th, Lon Sykes 12th, Carl Martin 13th, Goetz Boje 14th, Sy Forsythe 16th, Pete Petrofsky 16th, Barry Cheny 19th, Bob Bridwell 30th, Reg Ricci 31st Lt (JG) Jereme Leggett To call-in non-attendance, order an alternative plate or to notify you re bringing a guest/visitor Call or Text or sirbranch47@gmail.com with your request, giving name and badge number Please call by noon of the Friday before the lunch date THURSDAY WALKING/HIKING GROUP 1st week each month: Jake Solomon nd week each month: Jim Hancock (Br.151) rd week each month:al Springstead th week each month: Alan Thomas th week (if applicable): Dee Stuever Call leaders for details about future walks and hikes FISHING The fishermen meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Novato United Methodist Church at 9:30am. For detailed information,contact SIR Bill Cline, Branch Pa

THIS MONTH S ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Thursday Oct 1 Walking Group Friday Oct 2 Bowling Monday Oct 5 Bocce Monday Oct 5 Golf Wednesday Oct 7 Tennis Wednesday Oct 7 Personal Computers Class Thursday Oct 8

6 THIS MONTH S ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Thursday Oct 1 Walking Group Friday Oct 2 Bowling Monday Oct 5 Bocce Monday Oct 5 Golf Wednesday Oct 7 Tennis Wednesday Oct 7 Personal Computers Class Thursday Oct 8 Walking Group Friday Oct 9 Bowling Friday Oct 9 Investors Lunch Bunch Tuesday Oct 13 Rolling Roamers Wednesday Oct 14 Tennis Monday Oct 14 Golf Thursday Oct 15 Bridge Thursday Oct 15 Walking Group Friday Oct 16 Bowling Monday Oct 19 Golf Tuesday Oct 20 Website Design SIG Wednesday Oct 21 Tennis Wednesday Oct 21 Digital Camera Stuff Thursday Oct 22 Great Books Thursday Oct 22 Walking Group Friday Oct 23 Bowling Monday Oct 26 Golf Monday Oct 26 Executive Committee Meeting Tuesday Oct 27 Tamal Talk Deadline for November Tuesday Oct 27 Luncheon MCC Wednesday Oct 28 Tennis Wednesday Oct 28 Tennis Thursday Oct 29 Walking Group Friday Oct 30 Bowling AREA 6 MONTHLY MEETINGS Br. # Branch Phone 7 The Club at McInnis Park 1st Thursday The Club at McInnis Park 1st Tuesday Marin Country Club 4th Tuesday Happy Hour - 11:00 am; Luncheon - 11:45 am 68 The Club at McInnis Park 2nd Tuesday Marin Country Club 1st Tuesday ATTENDANCE: Failure to attend three consecutive meetings without giving prior notice to the Attendance Chairman, and/or failure to attend at least 6 meetings within the previous 12 months, may result in termination. Condensed from Rule 100 of State Policy Manual Attendance at another branch meeting, duly recorded with the Attendance Chairman of that branch, will be credited to a member's attendance record (Rule 101). Call the branch phone listed above to secure a guest spot. SUNSHINE COMMITTEE Please report SIR illnesses or deaths to Bill Donnelly at EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE will meet Monday, October 26, :30 AM at the Marin Community Foundation, Suite 200 Hangar 5, Hamilton, Novato TAMALTALK, SIR Branch 47 Ron Kosciusko, Publisher 402 Hilary Drive Tiburon, CA If undeliverable Return to Sender FIRST CLASS Place First Class Postage Here

Directors: Tom Brady Tom Culhane Tim Leveque Lou Painter Alan Thomas Doug Twitchell

Directors: Tom Brady Tom Culhane Tim Leveque Lou Painter Alan Thomas Doug Twitchell www.sir47.org INCORPORATED Our own website TAMALPAIS BRANCH NO. 47 A Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation of Retired Men Devoted to the Promotion of Independence and Dignity of Retirement. Big Sir -John