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wwwsir47org 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 --

1 wwwsir47org 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 -- Tim Leveque Little Sir Paul Bell Secretary - Ned Lawrence Ass t Sect y - Mike Kelly Treasurer - Paul Schofield Ass t Treas Will Kaefer A SIR PUBLICATION Luncheon Meeting: McINNIS GOLF CENTER, SAN RAFAEL 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 Jim Kleiser George Miller Jake Solomon Doug Twitchell State President - Jerry Strain (sirjerry42@gmailcom) Region 10 Director - Jim Filippo Area 6 Governor - MARIN COUNTY FEBRUARY 2017 VOL XLIV NO 02 OUR 44ND YEAR BIG SIR S MESSAGE Greetings to all We had our first 2017 luncheon at McInnis ParkGolf Center During the year we plan to recognize individual members who have been responsible for many of our business functions While we can t put a monetary value on a members service, we would like to thank them with a free lunch This month we recognized Russ Flaum for all of his work, in particular, his handling of our members roster This is a very time consuming undertaking and we thank Russ for his work Also recognized was Kurt Heilman Kurt handles our branch outings and posts them in the Tamal Talk He is also serving on our branch recruiting and retention committee We thank Kurt for all of his hard work Each year we have social events that spouses and guests can attend One such event will be held Wednesday February 15 in celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rooster A New Years lunch is planned at the Kirin Chinese Restaurant, 6135 Geary Blvd, in San Francisco The cost is $39 /person Contact Tom at or seestom@gmailcom The deadline for reservations is February 10, 2017 Reminder: Your 2017 dues of $35 were due January 1 and are delinquent on January 31 If you have not paid, please pay Paul Schofield at our February 28 lunch or mail your payment to him at 1149 McClelland Drive, Novato, CA See you in February Tim Leveque, BIG SIR Page 1

IN MEMORIAM ROBERT (BOB) BRIDWELL 1932 2017 Sirs February 2017 speaker FEBRUARY LUNCH MENU February 28th Salad Corned Beef, boiled red potatoes and cabbage Alternative: Penne pomodoro Pasta and

discuss the outreach programs that the Highway Patrol handles, in particular senior citizen programs Little Sir Paul Bell Executive Committee Meeting Highlights JANUARY 9, 2017 1 On behalf of State

2 IN MEMORIAM ROBERT (BOB) BRIDWELL Sirs February 2017 speaker FEBRUARY LUNCH MENU February 28th Salad Corned Beef, boiled red potatoes and cabbage Alternative: Penne pomodoro Pasta and vegetables Rolls and butter Dessert Note: Price increase to $27 Our speaker for February will be Andrew Barclay, Public Information Officer for the California Highway Patrol, Marin area He will discuss the outreach programs that the Highway Patrol handles, in particular senior citizen programs Little Sir Paul Bell Executive Committee Meeting Highlights JANUARY 9, On behalf of State SIR President Donald Dill, Area Governor Sokolowski presented Jake Solomon with a certificate of appreciation for his outstanding service to SIR 2 Jake reported that McInnis Park Restaurant has increased the price for our luncheons to $2700 per person After discussion, the board voted to collect this amount from members, beginning at the January meeting 3 Jake also noted that we would probably have trouble scheduling board meetings at the Marin Community Foundation, due to changes in their operation Tim Leveque reported that McInnis Park will let us use their board room for our board meetings, at no charge After discussion, the board voted to hold subsequent board meetings at McInnis Park This change should be noted in our newsletter and on our web site The secretary should also notify State SIR of the change 4 Paul Schofield reported that on January 1, 2016, our checking account balance was $10,28464 During 2016, our general fund received income of $ from dues payments by 109 members and had expenditures of $2,36080 Our custodial fund received income of $27,94200 and had expenditures of $30,81701 Our checking account balance on December 31, 2016, was $8, Yearly dues for 2017 will again be $3500 per member Payments will be collected at the January meeting SIR Br 47 Chinese New noon on Wed Feb 15, the Kirin Chinese Restaurant 6135 Geary Blvd San Francisco This is our first party in 2017 to kick off the Year of the Rooster (our SIRS Mascot) with a Chinese banquet The menu includes: *Rainbow Chicken Salad *Minced Squab with Lettuce Cup *Steam Whole Winter Melon Soup *Prawns with Honey Roasted Walnut *Peking Duck *Stuffed Chicken with Sweet Rice *Steak Cubes with Broccoli *Salt and Pepper Pork Chop *Lemon Chicken * Dessert or Fresh Fruit * Tea Cost is $39 / person * Expect to bring extra food home Invite spouses and other guests to help us celebrate Tickets are on sale at the Br 47 January 24, 2017 luncheon Reservations required Or contact See or seestom@gmailcom The deadline for taking reservations is Feb10, 2017 Thomas A Brady Acting Secretary Page 2

BOWLING GOLF Chairman Tom Brady, 897-8573 9-Hole Golf at McInnis Park Mondays at 9:00 am, weather permitting March 6 Monday Foxtail North 08:00 $40 Bowling League bowling is every at Country Club

3 BOWLING GOLF Chairman Tom Brady, Hole Golf at McInnis Park Mondays at 9:00 am, weather permitting March 6 Monday Foxtail North 08:00 $40 Bowling League bowling is every 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 The first Monday of each month; no cost to play Spouses and guests are encouraged to attend We start with 12 the Swiss Hotel on the Sonoma Square Then we play about 1:30 pm at Depot Park behind the Swiss Hotel Bring your own Bocce balls, if you have them Contact: Kurt or heilmanfour@comcastnet to let him know if you want to be on the mailing list or to join us for lunch and bocce 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) TRAVEL Feb 3-18, 2017: Hawaii Grand Princess Cruise RT from SF on a 16 day cruise to Hawaii stopping at Hilo, Honolulu, Lahaina, Nawiliwili and Ensenada Cruise includes home pick up, gratuities for drivers, porters, and port taxes, all meals on board and return transfers to your home Costs range from $1695 to $3095 depending on Stateroom Brian Serpa, Br 141, San Jose, or Rollo Parsons, Mar 6-12, 2017: Spring Training and Southwest Adventure Fly to Phoenix and enjoy 2 spring training games and visit the Desert Botanical Gardens and Frank Lloyd Wrights Tallesin West Day 4 travel from Scottsdale to Sedona and tour Sedona and the Grand Canyon area Tour includes home pick up and RT airport transfers, professional guide, 6 nights accommodations, admission fees, baggage handling for one suitcase and all taxes Cost $2495 Brian Serpa, Br141, or Rollo Parsons, Questions?? Your Travel Chairman: Kurt Heilman TENNIS, ANYONE? Every Wednesday 9 AM McInnis Park Bill Donnelly or Glen Ohm REMEMBER: Our regular lunch dates are on the FOURTH TUESDAY, of every month Page 3

4 QUICKEN SIG 2nd Tuesdays, 10:am B Bloch, GGCS, ADVANCED DIGITAL CAMERA STUFF 3rd Wednesdays, vp@ggcsorg All Wednesday sessions are from 1:30 to 3:30 pm GGCS classroom First Presbyterian Church Fifth Avenue, San Rafael All are welcome Open to all of Area 6 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 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Summary: Actives Inactives - 6 Gains: 0 0 Losses: 0 0 PERFECT ATTENDANCE 2015 Russell FLAUM,Harry FORST, John FREEL, Bob GONZALEZ, Richie GUETTER, Mike KELLY, Peter C KERNER, Ron KOSCIUS- KO, Ned LAWRENCE, Carlos A MARTIN, George MILLER, Earnest RAVANI, Paul L SCHOFIELD, Al SPRINGSTEAD, Laurence SYKES, Alan THOMAS, Doug TWITCHELL Richie Guetter won the free lunch Alan Thomas and Peter Kerner won bottles of wine JANUARY LUNCH TICKET WINNER Bernie Wu INVESTORS LUNCH BUNCH Second of the month at Sam s Place at 1545 South Novato Blvd Order off the menu, and Meeting will start at 11:45, followed by presentations and discussions Contacts: Pete Petrofsky , Will Kaefer , FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY BOYS John Rouch,, Marshall Gross,Jack Ciardelli, Jr, Marty Benson,Al Anderson, Bob Wilson, Les Folk Hans Schmid, JANUARY ATTENDANCE REPORT Total Members 104 SIR S GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP Reading Maketh The Full Man We meet in Hangar 5, Hamilton Field, Suite 200, Marin Community Foundation; Billy Budd, Sailor, by Herman Melville, in The Great Books Reading and Discussion Program, Volume 2, at pages and pages of the Readers Aid Dick Locke, Chair, Howard Bassett, Emeritus Chair; Al Crozier & Dan McGreevy, Ass t Chairs, Jim Rohde, master, Don Pierce, Google man Members Present 72 71% Guests: 1 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@gmailcom with your request, giving name and badge number Please call by noon of the before the lunch date BRIDGE GROUP The bridge group meets on the third Thursday of each month at a member s home Play is from 10 am to 2 pm To reserve space and get directions for the next event, call or Charles Caviness: THURSDAY WALKING/HIKING GROUP 1st week each month: Jake Solomon nd week each month Pierre Terrier 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 Page 4

5 Executive Committee Meeting Highlights JANUARY 23, 2017 Big Sir Report: The board will meet at McInnis Park Board Room starting in January, 2017 The Board Room is located in the Golf Pro Shop at the room in the Southwest corner Meetings start at 10:30 Tim will initiate a new policy of recognizing two outstanding Branch 47 members who regularly contribute greatly to branch activities and functions Each will receive a free lunch ticket as a reminder to all members of their many activities The first two awards will go to Kurt Heilman and Russ Flaum for their continued efforts to improve our Sirs experience Tim plans to present two awards each month to our branch members as a way to acknowledge their contributions Little Sir ReportThe roster book is also available as a PDF file thanks to Russ FlaumThe branch secretary will forward the book to dignitaries as listed in the Sirs Manual Treasurers Report: Our current checking account balance is $ This will be increased by the 2017 dues of $3500 or approximately $3780 This amount will be solely dependent on the number of dues paying members in branch 47 for the fiscal year Paul Bell, Little Sir, and Will Kaefer, Assistant Treasurer, will need to have their signatures authorized and will need to go to Union Bank in Northgate with Paul Schofield immediately following the January 24 lunch to complete this task Old Business: : Recruiting of new members and making sure all Sirs have a meaningful experience in Sirs is the responsibility of all members Get to know members whom you have not met, bring your friends and new acquaintances to lunch as a guest and continue to talk with Bill Donnelly about your thoughts on keeping a healthy flow of new members New Business Ned Lawrence and Pierre Terrier will fill vacancies on the bowling and hiking groups starting in January The Branch Audit has been completed by the Audit Committee and will be submitted to the state this month Thanks to Forest Van Vleck and Bill Smith for their efforts in completing the necessary paperwork Ned Lawrence, Branch 47 Secretary Branch 47 Outings NOTE: If anyone has a suggestion for a Br 47 Outing or event, please let Kurt Heilman know so he can include it in our future Outings 1 Marin Jazz Group regularly performs at The Mayflower Inn, th Street, San Rafael, (415) The 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of every month from 7:30 9:30 pm No cover, no minimum The Mayflower features a full license, a wide selection of beers and great pub food! Our own Wayne Colyer plays as wellplease join in the fun & good music and check out their website: wwwjdjazzgroupcom 2 Marin Onstage at the Belrose Theatre: Feb 4 Mar 7 IDEATION was written by East Bay Playwright Aaron Loeb and premiered at the SF Playhouse in 2014 to outstanding reviews It is a devilishly funny and demonically dark comedy (SF Chronicle) that involves a group of corporate consultants who are working together on a project to save humanity But wait, is it a project to save humanity, or is it something more sinister? Senior tickets $19Contact marinonstageorg/tickets for tickets or call Novato Theater Company: February 3 February "Lettice and Lovage"written by Peter Shaffer and directed by Renee Mandel-Sher For tickets contact contact novatotheatercompanyorg 4 Ross Valley Players: Jan 13 Feb 5, 2017 Emilie by Lauren Gunderson For tickets contact rossvalleyplayerscom or call Ex 1 5 Marin Theatre Company: Jan 19 Feb 12 Native Son (West Coast Premiere) Gutsy, powerful and relentless Chicago TC is proud to bring Ms Kelley s heart -stopping, urgent and expressionistic adaptation of Wright s groundbreaking novel to the West Coast, following its sold-out World Premiere at Chicago s Court Theatre in 2014 For tickets contact marintheatreorg 6 SIRS Day at the races on St Patrick's Day, March Golden Gate Fields Jack Friesen of Br 68 is coordinating The cost is $35pp This is a fantastic opportunity for networking with SIR groups from other branches while enjoying a tasty Turf Club buffet which will include corned beef and cabbage in addition to the usual fare The Turf Club package will include: Valet parking (or parking for a bus), admission and reserved seating, daily racing program, Turf Club buffet, tax/tip for the food servers If you plan to attend, send Jack Freisen a check, payable to Jack Friesen, by Feb 14, so he can make the reservations and get your tickets back in time Jack Friesen s address is 11 Poco Paso, San Rafael, CA ph 415/ CHEERS, Kurt Heilman Page 5

6 THIS MONTH S ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Wednesday Feb 1 Tennis Thursday Feb 2 Walking Group Feb 3 Bowling Monday Feb 6 Bocce Monday Feb 6 9 Hole Golf Wednesday Feb 8 Tennis Thursday Feb 9 Walking Group Thursday Feb 9 Great Books Feb 10 Bowling Feb 10 Investors Lunch Bunch Monday Feb 13 9 Hole Golf Tuesday Feb 14 Rolling Roamers Tuesday Feb 14 Fishing Wednesday Feb 15 Advanced Digital Camera Stuff Wednesday Feb 15 Tennis Wednesday Feb 15 Chinese New Years Celebration Thursday Feb 16 Bridge Thursday Feb 16 Walking Group Feb 17 Bowling Monday Feb 20 Nine Hole Golf Feb 23 Tamal Talk Deadline for March Wednesday Feb 23 Tennis Thursday Feb 23 Walking Group Thursday Feb 23 Great Books Feb 24 Bowling Monday Feb 27 Executive Committee MTG Monday Feb 27 Nine Hole Golf Tuesday Feb 28 Branch 47 Luncheon Publisher Note: February is a short month, so TamalTalk for March may be up to a week late in publishing Pic will do his best to get it out as soon as possible I am including the first week or so of March activities Wednesday Mar 1 Tennis Thursday Mar 2 Walking Group Mar 3 Bowling Monday Mar 6 Bocce Monday Mar 6 9 Hole Golf Monday Mar 6 18 Hole Golf Wednesday Mar 8 Tennis Thursday Mar 9 Walking Group Thursday Mar 9 Great Books Mar 10 Bowling Mar 10 Investors Lunch Bunch 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 Embassy Suites 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, February 27, :30 AM at the McGinnis Park Golf Club Boardroom 350 Smith Ranch Road San Rafael, CA BRANCH 47 LUNCHEON MEETINGS IN 2017 Fourth Tuesday Of The Month January 24 (Tuesday) February 28 (Tuesday) March 28 (Tuesday) April 25 (Tuesday) May 23 (Tuesday) June 27 (Tuesday) July 25 (Tuesday) August 22 (Tuesday) September 26 (Tuesday) October 24 (Tuesday) November 28 (Tuesday) TAMALTALK, SIR Branch 47 Ron Kosciusko, Publisher 402 Hilary Drive Tiburon, CA 94920

Directors: Tom Brady Tom Culhane Jim Kleiser George Miller Jake Solomon Doug Twitchell

Directors: Tom Brady Tom Culhane Jim Kleiser George Miller Jake Solomon 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 --