December 2015 Volume 47 No. 12. Membership Report. From Big Sir -1-

Transcription

1 December 2015 Volume 47 No. 12 Non-Responsibility Clause: All Tours and other activities arranged for or by Sons in Retirement, Inc. and its branches are for the convenience and pleasure of the members and their guests wishing to participate. Sons in Retirement, Inc. and its branches do not assume any responsibility for the well being or safety of the participants or passengers, or their property, in any matters pertaining to said tours, trips or other activities. Branch 32 Website: Sir Happenings Newsletter: From Big Sir As we rush into the holiday season I am realizing that my term as Big Sir is rapidly coming to a close. It has been a wonderful year for Branch 32 and I hope we are stronger today than we were in the beginning of As is so often the case, the success of Branch 32 is the result of not just me but many hard working gentleman. It has been a privilege for me to head up a terrific Branch Executive Committee and to have the support of a great group of Committee chairs and assistants. I thank each and every one of you for your hard work and support during I feel confident that you will continue to support our new Big Sir, Wes Howard, as we move forward into During these difficult financial times SIRs remains the best buy of the year, and I encourage all to try and bring new members into our Branch. Jim Sleigh and his party committee have a terrific Holiday Party planned and I look forward to seeing all of you on Wednesday, December 16 th at the party. I understand there are a few tickets left, so grab your girl friend and join us. Call Jim Sleigh no later than Monday 12/7 for reservations. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed and Happy Bruce Henry, Big Sir Membership Report The holiday season has begun and our attention will be family, friends, love, and joy for the next few weeks. Our branch has had a spectacular year membership wise and I look forward to 2016 and a continuation in our bringing new members with great ideas and ambitions to our branch. This year we have had 25 new members join Branch 32. That is nearly one quarter of our members has been with us less than one year. It is very important to welcome all our new members and get them involved in the activities of the branch. Please take a few minutes and search out the new members of 2015 and make sure they feel the welcome and good fellowship of Branch 32. To be inducted at the December luncheon: None Membership changes: #26 Active Dick Stowers was terminated for Rule 100 violation #61 Active Manny Esteban has moved to Inactive status for medical reasons Our current membership status, as of December 1, 2015 is: 109 active members, 8 Inactive members, and 0 pending Inductees. Remember, bring a guest to lunch and when they join, you win a free lunch. Respectfully Submitted: Bruce Henry -1-

2 Membership Chairman Birthdays and Anniversaries Birthdays Three Flames Restaurant Meridian Ave, San Jose CA Wednesday December 16 at 10:30am. Longevity Recognition No members joined in December Name Birthday Aare Onton 12/10 Earl Thygeson 12/14 Arthur C. Saunders III 12/16 Jim Caratozzolo 12/17 Rene' Padilla 12/18 David Reiser 12/25 Rudy Griffin 12/28 Stan Dake 12/31 New Members Anniversaries Couple Anniversary Years Married Al and Anne Delfino 12/01 53 Mac and Devonne MacLaren 12/07 52 Carlos and Carole Gonsalves 12/11 44 New Member Jim LeBlanc (Left) with Sponsor Ernie Brookfield (Right) Ray and Nancy Hall 12/27 58 Skip and Sue Saunders 12/30 42 Jim and Laynn Sleigh 12/31 38 Guest Speaker January 2016 Marv Tuttle Marv is paralyzed from the waste down. He brings a guide dog and demonstrates different commands. Highly recommended by other SIRs Branches New Member Don Soderman (Right) with Hal Daner (Left) Ladies Day Christmas Party -2-

3 Travel June 4-19, 2016, The Great American Waterways. Branch 54 & 32 escorted by Mike Console (408) and John Pletsch (408) New Member Bob Araldi (Left) with Bob Catalano (Center) and Wes Howard (Right) Awards A 15 night cruise on a small boat (Blount- 88 passengers) which will sail across four of the Great Lakes--Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. This classic American adventure starts in Chicago from the famous Navy Pier and explores some of Michigan's charming small towns, including Victorian-era Mackinac Island. Ports include stops in Cleveland Oh, Erie Pa, Buffalo NY, Rochester NY, Oswego NY, Sylvan Beach NY, Troy NY, Kingston NY, West Point NY and Warren RI. Learn about the history of lake Erie and the building of the Erie Canal from a local expert. Marvel at the lowering of the ships retractable Pilot House on the Welland and Erie Canals, then explore some of New Yorks most scenic locales, including: Niagara Falls, Cooperstown (home of the Baseball Hall Of Fame), the Hudson River Maritime Museum, and West Point (home of the U.S. Military Academy). Sail through New York Harbor and admire a close up look at the Statue of Liberty and the awesome New York skyline, finally disembarking in picturesque Warren Road Island. The Blount Small Ships Cruise Lines features a relaxed cruising adventure, has excellent food with beer and wine included at luncheons and dinners. They have a bar furnished with Mixers and Snacks (FREE), but you Bring Your Own Booze. Roundtrip Home Pick-Up and all Port Charges and Taxes are included. Costs run from $5660 to to $7890 per Person/ double occ. plus Insurance, depending on cabin selected. Deposit of $500 per person plus insurance. Make Checks Payable to: TALBOT TOURS TRUST ACCOUNT. Mail all Checks to: Mike Console 3527 Parkland Ave. San Jose, Ca September : Colors of Canada and New England. A 10 night cruise aboard Holland America's ms Zuiderdam. Cruise from New York City to Gloucester MA, Bar Harbor ME, Halifax & Sydney NS, Charlottetown PEI and Quebec City. Enjoy the sights of Saquenay Fjord and the Gulf of St Lawrence. Cost $3325 to $4125. Contact John Pletsch (408) or Mike Console (408) See Brochures for more information. Paul Vogel (Right) presents Fall Golf Trophy to Bruce Henry (Left) New One Day trip preliminary information. Tentative Date for a Production of "AN ACT OF GOD" is Saturday April 9th, A one day trip to San Francisco's Golden Gate Theater. This is a COMEDY starring Emmy Award winner, Sean Hayes as the Almighty. He and his devoted Angels have finally arrived to set the record straight on some of the deepest questions that has plagued mankind since Creation---- and he's not holding back! This play received rave -3-

4 reviews in New York. The New York Times wrote:---"very funny-----it is a Jon Stewart Funny---Plus a Stephen Colbert Funny." Vanity Fair stated:--" Sinfully Funny! A divine comedy". All seats will be Orchestra Seats on the Main Floor. Bus Transportation, Lunch, Admission tickets, and all gratuities will be covered in the costs. Actual cost and Brochures should be available soon. Call Mike Console (408) if interested. Don't wait too long-tickets should go fast on this one!! Travel Bulletin If you would like to receive your Bulletin via , your request to rwshields@comcast.net from the address that you want your Bulletin delivered to. If you are not interested in travel get your name taken off our list by contacting Bob Shields at (408) , rwshields@comcast.net, or your branch Travel Chairman. Activities Camera Club There is no meeting in December, Happy Holidays to you and yours. Attend the Holiday Party December 16, 2015 The meeting will be at Don Pedrotti s to critique the pictures taken at last two field trips, and pick the three winners from each. Everyone should bring their Two (2) best shots from each of the last two field trips for judging. All Branch 32 Members and wives are invited to participate in the camera club activities. You do not have to have a fancy camera and some of our winning photos were made with small compacts or smart phones. See your roster for phone and . Don Pedrotti, Camera Club Chairman Golf The annual Area 5/20 Turkey Shoot Tournament was held at the Spring Valley Golf Course in Milpitas on Monday, November 23. Branch 32 was well represented with eight members participating. Thank you Jim Caratozzolo, Bob Grandey, Rick Hausman and Skip Saunders who played as one foursome and Hal Daner, Galen Gipson, Bruce Henry and Paul Vogel who made up the other foursome. Some 48 SIR golfers participated in the tournament. There is no area tournament for December. The 2016 Area 5/20 schedule will not be announced until after the New Year. Thanks to all of the Branch 32 members who have paid your 2016 NCGA dues. A couple of you still have not paid. If you are planning on renewing, please submit you payment by Friday, December 18. If you re paying by check make checks payable in the amount of $36 to SIR s Branch 32 Golf. Submit your check to Paul Vogel, Covina Court, Saratoga, CA Field Trip Thursday January 7, 2016 San Jose Auto Show, San Jose Convention Center Note change in ride pool location. We will ride pool from the Princeton Plaza parking lot at the Orchard Supply parking area, 1375 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose. The show opens at 10:00am so we will leave by 9:30am. Admission is $8.00 for seniors. When we finish the show we will ride pool back to have lunch at the Cup and Saucer located at Princeton Plaza. With the show going on eating down town is too much hassle. Club Meeting Wednesday February 24, :30 pm Don Pedrotti s home On November 17 our competition for the fall championship was held at Los Lagos. Eight Branch 32 members competed and our Big Sir Bruce Henry was the winner. The trophy was presented to Bruce at the November luncheon. This was the second time that Bruce has won the trophy. Congratulations Bruce! As was mentioned at the November luncheon, beginning in December we are joining the Branch 32 group with Al Mau s former Tuesday group for our weekly Tuesday tournaments. Listed below are the remaining 2015 Branch 32 tournaments hosted by Al Mau. As a courtesy to Al, please send him a note advising him of our intent to play so he ll have some idea as to the number of participants. Al s address is: awmau@sbcglobal.net DATE. TIME. LOCATION 12/08/15. 9:30AM. Los Lagos G.C., San Jose 12/15/15. 10:00AM. Sunnyvale Muni G.C., Sunnyvale -4-

5 12/22/15. 9:30AM. Los Lagos G.C., San Jose 12/29/15. 9:30AM. Santa Clara G.C., Santa Clara Al Mau and Paul Vogel, Golf Co-Chairmen Bocce Gardening Chairman: Larry St. Denis Our garden club is part of the SIR Areas 5 and 20 Garden Club. Members meet on a monthly schedule to enjoy guest presentations on gardening topics and to exchange information on gardening. Wives are encouraged to attend. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 AM at the Denny s Restaurant at 1140 Hillsdale Ave. (near Almaden Expy) in San Jose, CA. Contact our Club Chairman, Bill Allman who will answer any questions and insure you have badges. Bowling Bridge Club Chairman: Vic Miller Chairman: Harry Wenberg Ladies Day Christmas Party WHEN You can obtain tickets until Monday December 7th by mail. Send a stamped self addressed envelope and your check made out to SIR Branch 32 and mail to: Jim Sleigh, 1525 San Gabriel Way, San Jose, CA MENU Combination steak and chicken, With Anna potatoes and vegetables, Served with complimentary Wine, Salad, and Dessert. PLACE Three Flames Restaurant 1547 Meridian Avenue, San Jose DOOR PRIZES Christmas Poinsettias and other surprises. All ladies present will receive a box of Sees Candy ENTERTAINMENT Mission Valley Chorus A chapter of Sweet Adelines International The final count must be given to Three Flames by December 7th. Cancellations after that date will not be refunded unless the tickets can be resold. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2015, 10:30 AM TO 2:30 PM $35.00 per Person -5-