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

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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 DECEMBER 2015 VOL. XLII NO. 12 OUR 42ND YEAR BIG SIR S MESSAGE As I hope you know, the November luncheon was our last at the Marin Country Club at least for a while. We are relocating to McGinnis Golf Club. Three other Marin branches already hold their luncheons at McGinnis and the reports are very good. The location in the Terra Linda area should be equally accessible to members from both North and South Marin. The food will be equally good, and both food and wine will be a little less costly than at MCC. I m looking forward to the change and hope you are too. Our new recruitment committee for 2016 is already off and running. They have great ideas and a sound action plan. So let s support their efforts. We introduced three new members in November, but we need many more. And once again, thank you all for making my stint as Big SIR so enjoyable. John Freel, Big Sir Reminder: There is no luncheon in December; that we have the Holiday party on December 10 th in lieu of the regular lunch. Also, the January luncheon will be at McInnis Golf Club on the 4 th Tuesday, January 26 th. Page 1

2 OCTOBER SPEAKER REVIEW As Director of the Department of Cultural and Visitor Services for the County of Marin, Gabriella Calicchio certainly has a lot on her plate, but she describes her job as "the best job in Marin County." "Cultural Services" is basically an umbrella term for various events and venues that Gabriella oversees, including the Marin County Fair, "Marin Center Presents," the Community Rental Facility, and the iconic (and soon to be, we hope, a World Heritage Site) Frank Lloyd Wright Marin County Civic Center. To many of us, perhaps, this is just a collection of buildings that rent out space for special events, but Gabriella has a much broader vision. She sees it as an opportunity "to raise the profile of the arts in the community," and she doesn't hesitate to let us know that Marin County is "second only to Los Angeles when it comes to arts organizations." The Marin County Fair, from June 30 to July 4, 2016, held at the Civic Center Fairgrounds since 1971, "is the most visible thing we do," says Gabriella, "but we do much more." the Marin County Fair, will celebrate its 75th anniversary. She stresses its importance as a "celebration of the accomplishments of ordinary people." For twenty-seven years, "Marin Center Presents" has been offering "celebrated entertainment from around the world from music, dance, theater and more." The Redwood Foyer features "rotating exhibitions of visual artworks by Marin artists and beyond." The new Exhibit Hall Gallery features work by local artists, "showcasing the diversity and creativity of talent in Marin County." (There's a photo show going on right now that you might want to see.) Reaching out to young people is important to Gabriella, and that accounts for the recent Soul Street Dance program which offered master classes on stage and sold out quickly. Those with a literary turn of mind enjoyed Armistead Maupin's recent reading and book signing. Theater buffs were treated to Brian Copeland's performances, and the musically inclined will thrill to the sounds of the Ten Tenors on Nov. 27. Gabriella explains that the programming attempts to engage both children and adults, and "our goal is to create opportunities to transform our patrons from observers to active engaged participants." Community partners help to sponsor and fund the Fair, but, as you might guess, more money is needed to support everything the county would like to do. We've got the facilities, Gabriella emphasizes: the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, the Exhibit Hall, the Showcase Theater, the Fairgrounds, a Community Rental Program, the Civic Center. The Marin Cultural Association was recently established to "increase participation, advance collaboration and optimize resources for culture in Marin County. Funds raised will help upgrade the facilities, increase community outreach, establish Marin Center as a center for arts and culture in Marin County." There's a lot to coordinate, a lot to do, and Gabriella realizes that it's a "broad mission." Trying to figure out how to serve the community summarizes her take on her job, and partnering with diverse agencies and organizations is one important solution. Serving Marin's senior population is one of her priorities; another is focusing on "developing imaginative capacities in young learners." My take on Gabriella's take is that we are lucky to have such a dynamic and perceptive person at the helm. Thanks, Gabriella, for your insightful presentation. Mike Kelly Page 2 IN MEMORIAM JOHN FARLEY Branch 47 s Annual Christmas Holiday Party Thursday, December 10th At Mcinnis Golf Club, SanRafael $44.00 / person includes: 4:30 pm 5:30 pm Social Hour Appetizers No Host Bar 5:30 pm Sit-down Holiday Meal Choice of: Prime Rib Herb Crusted Salmon fillet Rack of Lamb Coffee-Tea-Decaf Dessert: Tiramisu Cash Bar: Beer $4, House wine: $7, Cocktails $7, House Wine Bottle $22 <Holiday Entertainment will be provided> Call or Chuck McDevitt MCDEV095@AOL.COM Deadline for Submitting Material for the Jan Tamal Talk will be noon Wednesday December 28 Please submit your material to Ron Kosciusko at or ronkoz@sonic.net ROnkoz@sonic.net

3 Executive Committee Meeting, Highlights November 23, ) New recruitment committee members to be Bill Donnelly, Kurt Heilman, Norman Jensen. Also will have Big Sir and Little Sir as members. 2) 81 Branch 47 members have paid dues. 3) EC voted to accept John Hancock and Herb Jones as new members. 4) Roster will be complete after November 24 lunch-possible new pictures. Board members will be sent copy after next lunch. 5) EC voted to have 150 copies of 2016 roster printed in color 6) Secretary should thank MCC for services. 7) Possibly make following members inactive due to nonattendance: Berwyn Forsythe, John Massocca, Don Barber,. Robert Bridwell. Voted to defer for now. 8) Recruitment Committee-Discussed a possible recruitment letter written by Bill Donnelly to be sent to all members. EC Authorized $150 for this. 9) In regards to new lunch site, will announce at November lunch then send out a notice to all members before January lunch. 10) Next EC meeting scheduled January 4, James Breitmayer Secretary Branch 47 Outings 1. Weill Hall Green Music Center, Sonoma State University. This is a series of great performances on the week ends. Next Performances are: On Sun. Nov 3 pm, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Augustin Hadelich on violin; Sun. Dec 3 pm, the Pacifica Quartet with Menahem Pressler on Piano; Sat. Dec 7:30 pm, Soweto Gospel Choir giving a Holiday concert; Sun. Dec 3 pm Handel s Messiah by the Philharmonic Baroque Orchestra... Tickets $35. To order tickets go gmc.sonoma.com, or call Marin Onstage theatre & Music: A. Dec 4-5 fund raiser. The best duets from Broadway that reveal the friendship, love, collaborations and rivalry between women on stage. Piano by Carl Oser. Cost is $12-$25 Contact to obtain your own tickets or visit their website marinonstage@gmail.com 3. Monday Dec. 7:00 pm - A free Sewer Band Holiday the Veteran s Auditorium, Marin Center. Although the concert is free, donations are needed to help defer the costs of the rental at the Veteran s Auditorium Cheers Kurt Heilman SIR S GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP Reading Maketh The Full Man We meet in Hangar 5, Hamilton Field, Suite 200, Marin Community Foundation; December 10, 2015: The Man Who Loved Islands, by D. H. Lawrence, pages , in Great Conversations 5. Frank Sokolowski will be our discussion leader. Dick Locke, Chair, Howard Bassett, Emeritus Chair; Al Crozier & Dan McGreevy, Ass t Chairs, Jim Rohde, master, Don Pierce, Google man. Page 3

4 GOLF Season Completed for this year. 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 No bowling on 12/25/2015 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 TRAVEL Dec 26, 2015-Jan 3, 2016: New Year s Celebration on a Western Caribbean Cruise. Board the Norwegian Dawn for seven days of freestyle cruising and visiting the following ports of call. Cozumel, Roatan, Harvest Caye, and Costa Maya. Cost starts at $2350 which includes home pick up, RT airfare, all shipboard meals, and all transfers between locations. Phil Manriquez Br 1, San Bruno, Dec 29-Jan 2, 2016: New Year s Eve at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. This AAA Broadmoor five star hotel is the Grand Dame of the Rockies. Tour includes home pick-up, RT airfare to Denver from Sacramento, Royal Gorge Bridge and lunch on the Royal Gorge train. City tour of Colorado Springs and much more. Cost $1975 includes taxes, fees, and gratuities. Lee Suess, Br 96, Dec 29-Jan 2, 2016: New Year s in Scottsdale. Ring in the New Year at the fabulous Hilton Double Tree Paradise Valley Resort. Enjoy tours of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Phoenix & Scottsdale for New Year s Eve highlighted with a wonderful dinner along with Popular music of the Big Band era! Contact Bruce Bentley, , for more information. Jan 9-19, 2016: Mexican Riviera Cruise. 11 day of the sun-kissed Mexican Riviera filled with rich culture, bright flowers, scenic vistas and, definitely, Fun in the Sun. Get a taste of the rich heritage in this vibrant country, from the friendly people and authentic Mexican cuisine. Cost from $1485. Bruce Bentley, Br.20 Santa Cruz, Questions?? Your Travel Chairman: Kurt Heilman REMEMBER: Our regular lunch dates are on the FOURTH TUESDAY, of every month See what s happening Statewide in SIR To see all that SIR has to offer: Page 44

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 For September 21, 2015 TREASURER'S REPORT Checking Account Balance : $10, General Fund Balance: $11, Custodian Fund Balance: $(752.96) Total $10, Total Dues Paid to date: $ 2, $ money has been received from state for 122 transfers. Branch 122 transfers will be considered to have paid 2015 dues. 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 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Summary: Actives Inactives - 7 Gains: 0 0 Losses: 0 0 PERFECT ATTENDANCE 2014 John Freel NOVEMBER LUNCH TICKET Herb Jones NOVEMBER/DOVEMBER BIRTHDAY WINNERS NOV Marv Mizis, Ernie Ravini, and Bob Gonzalez DEC Eddie Simon, and Herb Jones JANUARY BIRTHDAY BOYS 9th Paul Markavage, 20th Ken Griffin, 20th Mike Kelly,23rd Chuck Herbert, 23rd Cecil Green, 28th Norbert Winter,29th Jim Breitmayer OCTOBER ATTENDANCE REPORT Total Members 104 Members Present 83 80% Guests: 2 Visitors: 0 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 Page 5

6 THIS MONTH S ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Wednesday Dec 2 Tennis Wednesday Dec 2 Personal Computers Class Thursday Dec 3 Walking Group Friday Dec 4 Bowling Monday Dec 7 Bocce Monday Dec 7 Golf Tuesday Dec 8 Rolling Roamers Wednesday Dec 9 Tennis Thursday Dec 10 Holiday Party Thursday Dec 10 Walking Group Thursday Dec 10 Great Books Friday Dec 11 Bowling Friday Dec 11 Investors Lunch Bunch Monday Dec 14 Golf Tuesday Dec 15 Website Design SIG Wednesday Dec 16 Tennis Wednesday Dec 16 Digital Camera Stuff Thursday Dec 17 Bridge Thursday Dec 17 Walking Group Friday Dec 18 Bowling Monday Monday Dec 21 Golf Monday Dec 21 Tamal Talk Deadline for January Wednesday Dec 23 Tennis Thursday Dec 25 Christmas AREA 6 MONTHLY MEETINGS Br. # Branch Phone 7 The Club at McInnis Park 1st Thursday The Club at McInnis Park 1st Tuesday Club at Mcinnis Park 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, January 4, :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