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SIR Branch #49 NEWS
Next Meeting: March 26, 2015
March 2015
Folsom, CA.
Our Website
http://www.branch49.sirinc2.org
Speaker: Dr. Julia Tanner
Doctor of Audiology
State SIR Website
Read "Winter 2015 — Happenings"
http://www.sirinc.org/
http://www.sirinc.org/sirhappenings/
1-877-747-9066
2015 Officers
Big Sir
Little Sir
Secretary
Asst. Secretary
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
Fred Jacobs
Jim Dobbins
Nick Poronowicz
Charley Novello
Mike McCormack
Jerry Thomas
Board Meeting @ 10:00 a.m.
Social Hour @ 11:00 a.m.
Golfer's Meeting @ 11:00 a.m.
Lunch @ 12:15 p.m.
Board of Directors
Don Fuller
Joe LaPilusa (PBS)
Neil Kessinger
Gordon Vinther
Dick Martegani
Ralph Lingis (PBS)
Gary Stout
Branch 49 March Grub
Committee Chairmen
ATTENDANCE
AUDITOR
BEVERAGE
BEVERAGE AIDS
CHAPLIN
EDITOR
EQUIPMENT
GREETER
MEMBERSHIP
MUSIC
NOMINATING
PARLIAMENTARIAN
PURVEYOR
RECRUITING
SUNSHINE
TELEPHONE
TICKET SALES
WEBSITE
Don Marnach
Bob Collier
Wayne Philpot
Jim Ramstad
Bud Powers
John Cordero
Bob Magnino
Al Pavik
Ralph Lingis (PBS)
Greg Estep
Nick Poronowicz
----Neil Kessinger
Bob Peterson
Wally Richardson (PBS)
Karl Ryden (PBS)
----Wally Richardson (PBS)
Bob Reilly
Martin Jennings
Bob Peterson
Greg Estep
Activities Chairmen
BOWLING
BRIDGE
FISHING
GOLF
Bocce Ball
Dick Martegani
Art Sutter
Tom West
Don Fuller
Wally Richardson (PBS)
age,
Corn Beef and Cabb
,
Grilled Chicken Pies
,
Salads, Fruits, Rolls
Punch, Coffee
and Dessert.
Karl Ryden
Purveyor
State SIRS
REGION 3 DIRECTOR
Jimmie Johnson
AREA 31 GOVERNOR
Vacant
SIR STATE OFFICERS
PRES. — Bob Hairston
V.P. — Don Dill
SEC. — Derek Southern
TREAS. — Karl Ryden
ASST. SEC. — Ronald Flagel
ASST. TREAS. — Hal D’Ambrogia
Past Big SIR’s
1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* Horace Witbeck
1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * William Warner
1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Harvey Smith
1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* Cyril Thomas
1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* Herb Winterstein
1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * John Dahlstrom
1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Brown Duval
1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * James Carpenter
1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Roger Hebner
1983
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Bud Lyndon
1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Rosenquist
1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Frank Perkins
1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* Mac McGreevy
1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* Ray Jamieson
1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Jack Kayser
1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Pres Manning
1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* Bill Staiger
1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Foxx
1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Bob Griggs
1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dick Merz
1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Ralph Balanesi
1995
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Bob Clark
1996
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Reetz
1997
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Ragan
1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winn Stevens
1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Ashworth
2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Joe Paddock
2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Games
2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Donner Jr.
2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Ellis
2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gordon Vinther
2005
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan Gisler
2006
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wally Richardson
2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ralph Lingis
2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Lapilusa
2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Greenwood
2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack DuBe
2011
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wally Richardson
2012
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Lapilusa
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karl Ryden
2014
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Stout
Honorary Life Members
* Roy Estep
* Bob Griggs — SHLM
Frank Reetz
* Bill Staiger— SHLM
Frank Donner
Wally Richardson
Ralph Housley
* Deceased
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
April 8, 2015
Email to: g_estep@att.net
BIG SIR - Fred Jacobs 293-1940
Jim Dobbins has resigned as Little Sir. I want
to thank Jim for his service to Branch 49 and
in particular his work in arranging for excellent
speakers as well as his suggestions and ideas for improving
our branch. We wish Jim well in his future endeavors.
The Branch Executive Committee has appointed Bob
Eplett as Little Sir. Bob is very active in the Golf Committee and has negotiated with the various golf courses for
our golf tournaments. He brings enthusiasm, wit and
common sense to the operation of the Branch.
When you check in for lunch please take 2 or 3
business cards to add your contact info and give to people
you would like to invite to a meeting. There are also copies
of the 2015 Branch Roster at the entry desk, if you need
one. Please destroy any old copies instead of just throwing
them away, so that our contact info is protected.
April 24-26 is the Golf Expo at Haggin Oaks Golf
Course. Our Branch will have a booth again this year,
sharing it with Branch 93. We will be reaching out to
senior men to join Sirs. If you would like to volunteer for
a two-hour time in the booth, let Bob Eplett or Nick
Poronowicz know.
Enjoy the spring weather, but hope for rain, and bring
a guest to lunch!
Big Sir Fred Jacobs
Little SIR - Jim Dobbins
Our guest speaker is Dr. Julia Tanner, AuD,
(Doctor of Audiology). Her topic is: The
Truth about Selective Hearing. She will help
us gain an understanding and appreciation of the differences in hearing between men and women. Strategies will
be shared that will result in better hearing. Moreover, she
will discuss how simple exercises will improve one’s listening skills. You may wish to come prepared to ask her questions regarding hearing vs. listening, etc.
Jim Dobbins, Little Sir
SIRs Librarian Report -Gerry Jenkins
The Library will be open for March, drop off
books and look at some of the new books.
View SIRS Travel Bulletin
and see some of the fantastic
trips they have planned in 2015.
Joseph P. Dopson 1928—2015
Branch 49 member
Since 2006
Mar. 2015 MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Neil Kessinger 358-5516
lnkssngr@gmail.com
Current Membership: Active 207 (Includes 12 PBS)
Drops February: John L. Lotz #147
Joseph P. Fouret Jr. #94
New Members Inducted February:
Andrew J. Bauer #65
Manuel J. Cordero #71
Returning Members:
None
Transferring IN :
None
Norman A. Sherman #163
James M. Sroka #44
Transferring OUT: None
Change of Address, etc.: None
Applications for Induction in March:
Russ O’Brien
Anniversaries as SIR - March:
2014 – Stephen Coles, Tom Horton
2012 – Thomas West
2011 – Stephen Alfonso, Richard Gerber,
Michael McCormack, James Miller,
Stephen Mykytyn, Leo Niles, Michael Taylor,
William Zurcher
2010 – Thomas Baker, Michael Henely, Tom Holinsky,
Charles Toby, Robert Watts
2008 – Vince Chavez
2006 – Gene Pearson
2005 – Michael Bonham
2003 – John Duckett
1998 – Paul Kimmelshue
1994 – Frank Donner
1993 – Fred Powers
1986 – Richard Merz
TREASURERS REPORT
February
BEGINNING BALANCE:
RECEIPTS:
DISBURSEMENTS:
ENDING BALANCE:
$3,753.26
$2,605.00
$2,340.18
$4,018.08
Luncheon Rcpts.
Bar Receipts
Bar less expenses (Net):
Gold Pan Contributions
Petty Cash
Total Receipts:
$1,883.00
$187.00
[$106.15]*
$145.00
$390.00
$2,605.00
*Does not add to total
Mike McCormack- Treasurer
Branch #49 BOCCE BALL
WWll vets meet on the third Wednesday of each month
at 10 AM for breakfast, or just coffee if you prefer. The
meeting is at the IHOP restaurant on Iron Point Road,
just West of E. Bidwell. It is in a shopping center, and is
located next to Sam’s Club, in front of the Residence Inn.
All WWll vets are welcome to join us.
BOWLING REPORT
Chairman: Dick Martegani
772-8726
As of March 4th, the SIRs 49ers
Wednesday Bowling League reached
the 3/4 mark of the current season.
The season ends on May 6th when the
1st half winners bowl the second half winners for the
league championship during the league's annual sweepers
tournament for all league bowlers with contests and prizes
for high scratch and handicap games and series scores. We
also hold a special doubles contest for all bowlers. Prizes
are awarded at our annual banquet on May 13th.
Current scratch high games and series (as of March 1st)
for our Folsom SIR bowlers are: Clark Hime 212/544,
Chuck Craig 233/584, Wayne Philpot 246/609, Don Yarwood 258/655, Gerald Law 258/611, John McKim 242/557,
Dick Martegani 279/682, Bob Stewart 196/510, and Joe
Dopson 191/523.
The league welcomes back John McKim after a short
illness.
SIR branches also sponsor tournaments around No. California and Nevada. In April, the 13th to 16th, there is an
event in Carson City at Gold Dust West. The SIR state
tournament is May 4th-6th at the Black Oak Casino (for
SIR bowlers only). Summer events are in Paradise in June,
Yuba city, Pollock Pines, and Sonora in July and at the Reno
Bowling Stadium in August. Entry forms for these tournaments can be obtained at the SIR Inc.org site under Bowling. Any SIR bowler with a USBC average/membership can
enter these tournaments.
Our SIR league bowls at 12:15 PM
every Wednesday at Steve
Cook's Fireside Lanes on Auburn
Blvd in Citrus Heights. All 16
teams currently have 4 members
but sub bowlers are needed every
week. If you are interested in
bowling in this 100% handicap
league call
Dick Martegani, league President,
916-772-8726.
Bocce is growing by leaps and bounds.
Call me and join our group.
Wally @ 916-933-9599
Catch all the latest fishing
reports and news at:
http://www.jollyhookers.org/
Branch 49 Golf Club
Chairman: Don Fuller, 916-791-4581
Asst. Chairman: Ron Schultze, 984-4159
Treasurer: Al Maguire, 939-1675
Tournament Chairman: Jack DuBe, 989-9131
Handicap Chairman: Bob Haines, 941-0440
Course Procurer: Robert Eplett, 606-3033
Secretary, Vern Buer, 988-4514
On Thursday we had our kickoff luncheon for the summer
season. We had a great turnout and the food was excellent.
We were all very happy to see Bill Southworth return from a
10 day stay in the hospital.
The winter season was very challenging. The weather did
not cooperate very well and some of the courses we played
were very difficult.
In the last winter tournament Dave Ewing won the A flight
(about time), Bill Mutschler won the B flight, and Ray Jerd
won the C flight.
Tom Shigemoto, Bill Mutschler, Jon Hillegeist, and Jerry
Thomas had an outstanding winter season. Lets see if they
can continue the good play in the summer.
Part of the 52 golfers at our 2015 season
kickoff luncheon at Sudwerk last week.
L-R Clockwise:
Ralph Buford, Len Provenza,
Ray Smothers, Andy Bauer, Sandy Samboy,
Jerry Baldo, Bob Ghiglieri, Dick Parsons, Russ Dawson
L-R Clockwise: Al Glaser, Jerry Hudson, Tom West,
Art Sutter, Virg Loken, Sam Osuna, John Ramsey,
Gene Pearson, Dale Gillaspie
LUNCHEON MEETINGS are held at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St. Folsom, California, on the
last Thursday of the month, except November and December. Social Hour: 11:00 a.m.; lunch and program at
noon. Executive Board meeting is on the same day at 10:00 a.m.
ATTENDANCE RULES: (State Rule 100) A member of Branch 49 will be notified in writing pending termination of membership if he does not attend at least 6 luncheons during a calendar year, January—December. The
Ladies Day luncheon is not required attendance. Therefore, it does not count as one of the six required luncheons
during the year. If you report to the calling committee that you expect to attend, but later you find you must cancel, call your telephone contact or the Telephone Committee Chairman.
NON-RESPONSIBILITY: All tours, trips and other activities arranged by Sons In Retirement, Inc., and its
branches are for the convenience and pleasure of the members and their guests who desire to participate. Sons In
Retirement, Inc., and its branches do not assume any responsibility for the well being or safety of the participants
of passengers or their property, in any matters pertaining to said tours, trips or other activities.
SIRS Branch #49
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8016 Fallview Way
El Dorado Hills, CA
95762