THE TOWN CROWER

THE TOWN CROWER
SONS IN RETIREMENT
North Peninsula Branch 91
sir91.org
Men Enjoying Active Retirement
August, 2014
BIG SIR
Dan Capodanno
(650)588-0324
d.capodanno@att.net
LITTLE SIR
Bob Sullivan
(650)755-3248
sulle@comcast.net
Volume 35, Issue 8
SECRETARY
John Cooney
(650)692-3460
jfcooney@sbcglobal.net
Dan’s Thoughts
Big Sir Dan Capodanno
Bon Jour. That
was what everyone was saying
during our last
luncheon on Monday, July 14, Bastille Day. Thanks
to our Secretary, John Cooney,
for the suggestion to have a
French theme for that day, along
with decorations and French music. We look forward to other special occasions. Attendance was
OK, but it could be better. Remember to bring a friend or a prospective new member.
Next month, we have a lot hap-
pening. First, we will have the
election of officers for 2015. All of
the BEC, as listed on page 3,
have agreed to remain in office.
We will take nominations from the
floor at our August meeting.
Next is our annual picnic. We
have invited Branch 4 to attend
with us and they are eager to participate. Please remember to get
your tickets either by sending
your check in the mail to Don
Banks or bringing it to the next
luncheon on August 11, the deadline for reservations. Your tickets
Dan’s Thoughts continues on
page 3
August Meeting Speaker:
Scott Delucchi, Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
Our August meeting speaker
will be Scott Delucchi, Sr. Vice
President of the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. Assisting
Scott will be his dog, Murray, a
PHS rescue dog.
Scott will give us an introduction
to their new Adoption Center in
Burlingame. He’ll also cover their
main services, programs and opportunities for volunteers.
PHS/SPCA is a private, independent and non-profit organization and is much more than a nokill shelter. Since 2003, they’ve
rehomed 100% of healthy dogs
and cats under their care and
promise to do this going forward.
August, 2014
They accept the community’s
sick, injured, abused, unwanted,
stray, neglected and older animals and they rehome approximately 200 every month!
PHS/SPCA also rehabilitates
wildlife, makes spay/neuter free
for their low or fixed-income residents, investigates animal cruelty
and educates children.
It’s no wonder PHS/SPCA is
one of the few shelters in the entire state accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.
Please attend the meeting and
learn more about PHS/SPCA.
Their website ishttp://www.phs-spca.org/
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TREASURER
Dennis Shreve
(650)991-3052
dbshreve46@gmail.com
Editor
Steve LaRosa
(650)873-1938
editor@sir91.org
Our luncheon meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at the So. San Francisco
Elks Lodge, 920 Southgate Dr., S.S.F. The
cost is $16, unless otherwise noted.
Executive Committee meets 10:00am
Social hour: 11:00am; Lunch: 12:00-noon
August 11: Election of Branch Officers
Speaker: Scott Delucchi, Sr. Vice President,
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. (See article,
lower left)
Menu:
House Salad with Pesto Dressing
Calamari Steak in Lemon Butter Sauce
Crème Brulee
*Alternate: Chef’s Salad
September 8: Cost $19
Speaker: To Be determined
Menu:
House Salad with Italian Dressing
BBQ Steak
Strawberry Bread Pudding
*Alternate: Shrimp Louie Salad
October 13
Speaker: David Zhang, Assistant Director, The
Asian Art Foundation.
Menu:
Caesar Salad
Spaghetti and Meat Balls
Blueberry Strudel
*Alternate: Tuna Melt with Curly Fries
*Alternate meals must be reserved while at the
previous month’s meeting. For assistance, please
contact Dan Capodanno at (650)588-0324.
Volume 35, Issue 8
ACTIVITIES
Chairman: Lee Severe
(650) 595-1973
Golf
marianneandlee@aol.com
Golf Chairman: John Rittweger (650) 738-2323; olygolfjr@aol.com
Highlights from recent tournaments:
Date
Course-Par/Slope
Player, Gross/Net
June 17
San Jose-72/118
Rittweger, 82/68
Ritter, 87/69
Wehner, 97/70
Brown, 86/71
Shreve, 87/71
Birdies: Ritter
June 24
Alameda-71/116
Closest to Pin
Rittweger; Romero
Shreve, 82/66
Mintz, 87/68
Green, 94/70
Ritter; Romero
Rittweger, 74/61
Wehner, 91/64
Baney, 95/65
McAfee, 90/66
Mintz, 89/70
D’Emilio, 95/70
Hyndman; Sarzotti
Poplar Creek-70/114 Green, 87/64
Ritter, 84/67
Mintz, 85/67
Rittweger, 81/68
Valdez, 84/68
Clarke, 96/69
Birdies: Green; Rittweger; Shreve
Rittweger; Shreve
Birdies: Brown; Shreve
July 1
Skywest-72/116
Birdies: Rittweger(3)
July 8
Upcoming tournaments:
Date
July 29
Aug. 5
Aug. 12
Aug. 19
Aug. 26
Sept. 2
Course
Shoreline
Skywest
Sharp Park
Santa Clara
Alameda
Skywest
New Levi’s Stadium
“VIP Tour”
DATE: Monday, August 25th
TIME: 10:00am (tour takes approx. two
hours)
COST: $25.00
This private group tour of Levi’s Stadium
for SIR 91 members and guests will begin
at the upper level of the Intel Plaza, with a
photo opportunity in front of the playing
field. Tour stops will include visiting several of the premium club spaces, a private
suite and the Verizon Press Level. Included
will be the green roof on the NRG Solar
Terrace. Then, to the field level to the
locker rooms, including the Gold Rush
locker room.
The tour will end either in the 49ers Museum Presented by Sony or the 49ers
Team Store, depending on your time and
interests.
Submit your $25 to Bob Valdez during
our August 11 meeting or mail a check,
payable to SIR Branch 91, to Bob at his
address in our Roster. Checks must be
received by Aug. 11th.
You are responsible for your own transportation. The stadium is located off Hwy.
237 in Santa Clara, near Great America.
Free parking will be available at the northeast corner of the Great America parking
lot. Directions to Levi’s Stadium
Questions: Bob Valdez (650)349-8439;
valdezre@sbcglobal.net
Time
9:30am
10:00am
8:30am
9:30am
10:00am
10:00am
Golf Tip
For our online readers:
USGA Rules:
Water Hazards
Sign-Up Book Custodian: Marty Mintz (650) 345-1466
Please be responsible. If you’re not signed-up but want to play, give Marty the
courtesy of an advance phone call so that he can add you to the list.
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Dan’s Thoughts
2015 Branch #91
Officers Nominations
continued from page 1
will be waiting for you at
Flood Park on the day of the
event. Complete details are
on the back page and in the
enclosed flyer.
And, finally, we have a
SPECIAL VIP TOUR of
Levi’s Stadium on Aug. 25.
This was arranged by our
Assistant Secretary, Bob
Valdez. The cost is $25,
payable in advance, with a
deadline of August 11. More
information is in the article
on page 2.
I will let you in on a secret.
There is a rumor that some
of our members are putting
together a musical act for
the September meeting. I
am not at liberty to give any
further details, but I understand it will be a great show.
More details to follow in next
month’s column.
Here are our Officers being nominated
for 2015:
Big Sir: Dan Capodanno
Little Sir: Bob Sullivan
Secretary: John Cooney
Assistant Secretary: Bob Valdez
Treasurer: Dennis Shreve
Assistant Treasurer: John Rittweger
Activities Director: Lee Severe
Attendance Director: Jack Cardon
Hospitality Dir.: Warren Moresco
Luncheon Director: Dave Mattei
Membership Director: Steve LaRosa
Director At-Large: Tom Wehner
AUGUST
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT
If you have any questions or concerns,
please contact Nominations Chairman
Tom Wehner at (650)588-4102.
Steve LaRosa
(650) 873-1938
membership@sir91.org
Active Members:
Inactive Members:
July Meeting Attendance:
July Meeting Visitors:
July Meeting Guests:
2014 Roster Update
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT
TO AN UPCOMING MEETING:
We have nine members
who will be celebrating
birthdays this month.
Happy Birthday to you!
Jim Baney
Roy Bava
Orlando Cortopassi
Donald Dent
Martin Ferrari
Ed Galli
Lido Galli
Robert Johnson
Ted Sheehan
Any of the above members present at this
luncheon meeting are entitled to a raffle
ticket and drawing for a free lunch at a
at a subsequent meeting.
August, 2014
Bisagno, Donald (Move to Inactive page 26)
Delete Carelli, Fred (Resigned)
Delete Cartwright, Stanley (Transferred)
Damonte, Emanuele (Move to Inactive page 26)
Delete Escobar, Edward (Resigned)
Delete Owen, William (Transferred)
PLEASE contact Jack Cardon at (650)952-8331 or at
jackcardon43@gmail.com as soon as you know you won't be
attending, but at least by the Thursday before the meeting date.
Also, please use this form to circle the date(s) of meetings you
cannot attend and insert your name and badge number. Clipout the form and mail it with your $2 contribution for each meeting you are missing to: Jack Cardon, 1107 San Anselmo Ave.,
Millbrae, CA 94030.
Next meeting: August 11
Meeting after: September 8
After that:
October 13
Name: ________________________________________
Badge No. _____________
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Contribution: $_______
Volume 35, Issue 8
SIR BRANCH 4 & 91 ~ 1st ANNUAL PICNIC
LAST
CHANC
WHEN: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20, 2014
WHERE: FLOOD PARK (Oak Shelter Area), MENLO PARK
PRICE: *$25 PER PERSON
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Includes your choice of BBQ steak or chicken, mixed green salad, potato salad, baked beans, rolls & butter, water,
soft drinks, beer and wine, and cake for dessert. Fresh-brewed coffee, donuts and danish will be available starting at
10:00am sharp. Bocce Ball will be played prior to lunch. Raffle drawing and Bingo after lunch. Please bring your own
plates and utensils.
*Tickets must be purchased by August 11. Last chance to get yours will be at August meeting. They can
also can be ordered by mail to be received by August 11. Just send your check, payable to “SIR Branch 91”,
to SIR Don Banks, 869 Mosswood Lane, Millbrae, CA 94030. Indicate individuals’ names and whether each
person wants steak or chicken. Your ticket(s) will be held for you at the picnic; they will not be mailed to you.
Please see the enclosed flyer for maps and directions.
Want to help at the picnic? Contact Martin Ferrari (415)715-4328; martinferrari1@comcast.net
Note to our hard-copy readers: Our newsletters may contain internet links to various documents or
lists. If you have no internet access and would like to have a copy of any of them, please contact the
Editor at (650)873-1938 and we’ll mail copies of any such documents to you.
All travel events and other activities arranged for or by, or sponsored
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
or passengers, or their property or any damages whatsoever, in any
manner pertaining to said activities.
Newsletter Submissions
We welcome for consideration, your articles or other
contributions for our newsletters. Please provide them
to the Editor by the 18th of the preceding month. We
cannot guarantee that items received after that date will
be included in the subsequent newsletter.
Your Contact Information
Please notify the Membership Chairman of all changes
in your address, email address or telephone number.
SIR Branch 91 - North Peninsula
109 Escanyo Dr., So. San Francisco CA 94080
NON-RESPONSIBILITY DECLARATION
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drinks and water.
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 Bingo
 Raffle Drawing
 Prizes
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Maps & directions
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Directions to Flood Park in Menlo Park
From the north:
Take US101-South.
Take Exit 406 for CA-84 E/Marsh Rd., toward Dumbarton Bridge.
Turn right into Marsh Rd. Go 0.5 mi.
Turn left onto Bay Rd. Go. 0.7 mi.
Flood Park will be on your left.
From the south:
Take US101-North.
Take Exit 404B for Willow Rd.-West.
Take the cloverleaf onto the overpass. Go 0.2 mi.
Turn right onto Bay Rd. Go 1.3 mi.
Flood Park will be on your right.
Turn into the entrance
and park near one of the two short
walkways leading into the Oak Shelter
picnic area.