April 2016 Newsletter - Branch 79 SIR INC

SIERRA HILLS
Branch 79 Newsletter
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS: PBS Don Dill, PBS Ken Hansen, PBS Craig Saunders
Big SIR - David Blitstien
I would like to thank all our Branch 79 member for donating to the table tubes. This
allows the branch to cover the cost of running the branch such as the Newsletter,
mailing expenses, branch rosters, awards, membership certificates and the Christmas
Luncheon. Hope you all
had a good Easter
Dining Out at Mel’s
Holiday. I know that as I
get older I find that I can
now hide my own Easter
Eggs!
Thanks to Sir Craig
Saunders for
coordinating our last
Dining Out at Mel’s
Diner with all the classic
cars. It was a lot of fun
looking at the classics
and wishing we had some of those cars in our garage.
For the Christmas Luncheon this year we’ll be going to The Ridge Golf Course banquet
room. This will be an exciting change, we’ll have a menu that will feature a choice of
beef, salmon or vegetarian, meals will be served at your table, we’ll have the poinsettias and champagne and we’ll have more room to socialize! Thanks to Joe Dydynski for
helping to coordinate this event
Little SIR - Jack Meylink
April, the 4th month of the year from the Latin name Aprilis is thought to be a derivation of the verb aperire which means to open. Seems appropriate as all the trees and
flowers open up this time of year. In this country April is known as tax month. This year
taxes are due on April 18th. This is pushed out because Emancipation Day is a holiday
recognized in Washington DC. Emancipation day (the day Abraham Lincoln signed the
law ending slavery in Washington DC on April 16th, 1862) falls on a Saturday this year
so Washington DC will observe this holiday on Friday the 15th. As a result taxes are
due on Monday the 18th. Also relating to taxes in April is the 24th. This is known as Tax
Free day and represents the date the average American begins to earn an income. Up
until this date you were just paying the IRS.
VOLUME 36 • NUMBER 4
APRIL 2016
BIG SIR
David Blitstein
LITTLE SIR
Jack Meylink
MEMBERSHIP
Craig Saunders
LUNCHEON ABSENCE
CALL DEADLINE
APRIL 17th
CALL BILL HEALE
(530) 477-1647
NEXT LUNCHEON:
Thursday, April 21,2016
Fellowship - 11:00 a.m.
Call To Order - 12:00 p.m.
Menu: Pork Chops
April Program: Big SIR, David Blitstein, has
arranged for a surprise quest speaker. Be
sure an attend for an unforgettable event.
May Program: The Sport of Flying
Sailplanes By Jim Goetsch TJim is a
Diamond-Level Soaring Pilot who has
been flying sailplanes for over twenty
years. He holds the 650th Diamond Badge
in Soaring in the United States since the
sport began with the development of
gliders by the Wright Brothers in 1902.
As I write this article we are enjoying some Spring showers that help to put off the
time we have to start outside watering. The downside in my yard is the amount of
weeds coming up that will need to be cut down at some time.
I hope that you can make it to this months Lunch on the 21st which will be Pork Chops
and features a special presentation.
Jim Goetsch
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Membership - Craig Saunders
Thanks to all our sponsors for their support in bringing guests to our luncheons. Remember: Future( and current ) sponsors to turn
the Form 2 Application over to me or mail it to me. We have had good luck in our growth so far this year but do need to increase our
numbers to reach our goal of “ Plus 15 “ for the year. One of our greatest activities is the couples dining out. Please attend out wonderful dinner at Christine’s American Bistro on April 27, 2016. It is a “ Classic “ every year...do not miss the fun!!! See you there!
Editor - Jay Hansell
The June Newsletter is my last. After three years it is time
to retire and turn the Newsletter over to another SIR .
Interested? Contact the Big SIR, Little SIR or myself. Thanks
for all of your help; writing articles, submitting pictures
and giving me input.
This edition of the Newsletter is the last to be mailed.
Starting this month, in addition to the emailed Newsletter,
100 print editions are going to be available at the monthly
luncheon
STEVE COTTRELL, and
his wife Jodi reside in
Auburn. He retired in
1995 from Sales at P&G
Corporation. Steve
enjoys Bowling, Dining
In and Out, Fishing,
Football Day, Golf,
Horseshoes, Racing Day
and Veterans activities.
Russel Purvis sponsored Steve.
ROBERT “BOB”
DERMENJIAN, and his
wife Denise reside in
Foresthill, Ca. He retired
in 1988 from the US
Army. Bob enjoys Baseball Day; Dining outs;
Computers (all facets);
Dinner &Dancing; Football Day; Golf; Internet
games and Travel.
Friday Golf - Craig Saunders
As March goes the weather gave us a look @ what’s to
come. BUT ! it didn’t bother this guy, during his doctors
visit, was asked about his activity level, so he described a
typical day ,” Yesterday afternoon I waded along the edge
of a lake, drank a beer or two, escaped from wild dogs,
marched up and down some rocky hills, stepped into
some poison ivy, had to jump to avoid rattle snakes.” Inspired by the story, the doc said, “ you must be one great
outdoors man”, “NO, he replied, I’m just a crappy golfer”
OK, 3/18/16 ** c.t.p. #2, Steve.Jolley, 9 1/2 “ $5.00 ** c.t.p.
#3 * Reg Murray, 9” $5.00 ** c.t.p. #4 * Steve Jolley, 5’ 6 1/2
“ $5.00 ** c.t.p. #6 Norm Bennett, 10” . GOOD SHOOT”N
Guys * * * * 3/25/2016 c.t.p. #2 Dave Dunlap 32” $6.00
* * * c.t.p. #4 Ed Smith 5’10” * * c.t.p. #6 Jay Stanley CHIP-IN,
WOW- - SPECIAL PRIZE TO JOE DYDNSKI, CRAZY ROUND
HE HIT AT LEASED 8 TREES AND THE COUPE D GRAS HE
CLOBBERD A RAKE CONGRATS JOE !.
Lets hope April
gets better, Thanks guys and to Craig for filling in for me.
Tournament Golf
Phil Bolander
GOLF; just another four letter word.
Good morning 79ers. Here I am on this beautiful morning getting
ready to tee off. My partner shows up and we begin. We both are on
#1 in three but I par and my partner gets 10. My partner, Ernie Ells, has
just blown the Masters and I am in disbelief of what has happened let
alone that I, Phil Bolander is playing Augusta. What an imagination.
Now, back to reality. Our Auburn Valley tourn. was a great success
with 62 players. Just goes to show that good communication between
branches leads to productive outings which should be true for our next
outing at Wood Creek, Apr. 25th, 8:00 am shotgun, cost is $44.00 per
player. The format is 2 man, 1 best ball. The best score of the 2 will be
scored and everyone will keep your own score for posting. Please be
advised that the cutoff will be Apr. 19thand this should allow enough
time for those fence sitters to register. Each 2sum will be paired with
another 2sum from another branch.
Get your 2 sums together.
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Fishing Group
Bowling - Tom McEntee
Branch 79 hosted the monthly Round-Robin bowling event in March for the first
time in many years. We had a good turnout, 33 bowlers, from several branches (45,
52, 79, & 110). This event would not have been possible without the assistance and
direction from Ray and Rita Buttacavoli. Additionally, Kathy Guy, Rita Buttacavoli,
Ray Buttacavoli and yours truly ran the “high/low” pots for all three games.
This was my first exposure to the effort it takes to host this event. To say I was
surprised at the amount and detail of work involved is a profound understatement.
I won’t even go down the path to paying off the winners as that is a whole different
story. Suffice to say that without Ray’s involvement this would not have happened
at Rocklin. A simple Thank You to Ray and Rita seems so inadequate. Ray and Rita,
thank you both so much for all you do for the bowling program and the SIR’s
organization.
SIR’s AMF Rocklin Bowl Results Branch 79 & Guest
Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Series
Ken Launius
216 187 190 593
Bob Towers
162 203 198 563
Bill Larson
190 189 158 537
Harvey Eisley
166 160 161 487
Dave Aulbach 157 174 155 486
Lou Alvarez
191 128 156 475
Roy Guy
146 115 181 442
Michele McEntee 146 133 140 419
Our bowling group currently bowls at Rocklin Bowl on Fridays at12:30 PM. This is
a non-USBC sanctioned event and is open to all seniors. There are several ways to
earn a few bucks without going into hock to play. It is a great way to spend the
afternoon and meet some new people.
79er Wine Trail - Bob Lemmon
David DeRosa & Tom Beale
Hello Fisher Folks. Storms are over, and the water
in local lakes is starting to clear up for fishing.
There is a lot more water this year than last.
Shasta is at 90% of capacity with more water coming in from snow melt. Oroville, Folsom, Rollins
and even Bullard’s Bar are all quite full. This should
be a great year for fishing. Even Eagle Lake is up
quite a bit. It is not full, but there is more water
than last year.
This will be our final fishing group meeting before
we depart for our spring trip to Shasta the first
week in May. (May 2nd through May 6th). Chuck
Mierkey has made all of the reservations for cabins
and cabin assignments are finalized. Cooking and
cleaning crew assignments will be forthcoming by
emails to all those who are going on this trip. Last
count we have 28 members with cabin reservations, and 12 boats on this outing. This should be
a great fishing trip for all attending.. There will be
no meeting of the fishing group in May, as we will
be at Shasta. The meeting in June, (June 9th) will
be at Halsey Fore Bay in Christian Valley for our
members and their ladies annual fish fry. Mark
your calendars, and I hope to see you there.
The Fishing Group’s usual meetings at Denny’s
Restaurant, just off I-80 at the Auburn Ravine/
Foresthill exit will resume at that location on July
14th. We have had guests from Branch 37 at our
last two meetings, and they are welcome to attend. Branch 37 is trying to start a fishing group
of their own, and we look forward to hearing how
this is progressing.
During the month of March we visited Solune Winery &
home of Wine Master Jacque Merser . There were 20 of us
SIR in attendance listening toJacque give a memorable
presentation on wines & their origins, great job. Solune
Winery will be presenting a new wine shortly “ Sweet
Dream” we sampled it & loved it. Jacque will e-mail when
it becomes available & I will forward the particulars to you.
April 14th, Thursday, noon to 2:00pm we visit Pescatore
Winery in Newcastle for a presentation on wine & food
paring by owner Dave Wegner. We will pair 8 wines with
6 foods. For further information refer to our March
Newsletter for details.
Jacque M
erser
May 12th, Thursday, we visit (noon to 2:00pm) Vina Castellano Winery right here in Auburn
& Teena Wilkins, the Wine Maker. We taste wine in there man made Cave followed by lunch
(you bring your bag lunch) by there beautiful Pond & Gazebo. As always expect an enjoyable outing.
ACTIVITY CALENDAR
SIR Luncheon at the Elks Club (Special Guest Speaker), Thursday, April 21, 11:00 am
Dining Out - Christina’s Bistro Wednesday, April 27, 5:30 pm
79er Wind Trail Thursday, April 14, Noon to 2:00 pm, Pescatore Winery & Thursday, May 12, Noon to 2:00 pm, Vina Castellano Winery
Bocce Ball: Auburn Recreation Park, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10 am
Tournament Golf: Wood Creek, Apr.il 25, 8:00 am
Bowling: Rocklin Bowl – Friday 12:30 pm
Fishing Group: spring trip to Shasta May 2nd through May 6th
Golf: Black Oak Golf Course – Friday 7:30 am
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happy birthday!
APRIL: Don Ainsworth, Bruce Baker, Larry Bower, Jim Brown, Ron Deberard,
Keith Dice,, Don Dill, Tom Gavron, Gene Goldsmith, Walt Haverland,
Butch Holzworth, Bill Larson, Jim Peters, Larry Seeman, Tom Stone
Treasurer's Report
Terry Doan
Beginning balance: $2847.43
Ending balance: $2681.30
We need to get our balance back up to
$3000,00. The money you put in the tube
on your table at the luncheon helps cover
our branches expenses. A minimum contribution of $3.00 per person is suggested.
STATEWIDE NEWSLETTER
SIR HAPPENINGS
To read the latest edition of
SIR appenings visit
sirinc.org/sirhappenings
Learn about what is happening
in the SIR state organization and at
other SIR Branches.
Membership
Craig Saunders
Active: 201
Inactive: 2
Pending: 0
MARCH LUNCH - Bill Heale
118 paid lunches, 3 guests, 1 visitor, 44
excused absence, 33 unexcused. Badges
72, 76, 123, 164, 170 not returned.
SIR INFORMATION
Executive Committee Meeting
First Thursday of each month
7:45 a.m. at Denny’s, Auburn Ravine
Road (I-80/Foresthill Exit)
Branch 79 Newsletter
sir79newsletter@gmail.com
Branch 79 Web site
www.sir79.org
Dining Out
Craig Saunders
Our next Dining Out is April 27, 5:30 pm at Christina’s American Bistro, 17100 Placer
Hills Road, Meadow Vista Christina’s American Bistro, 17100 Placer Hill road, Meadow
Vista. Arrive early and have a superb meal! Menu requests selection of Steak, Chicken
or Swordfish. The cost $20 per person. Reservations to Craig Saunders, Branch 79 before
APRIL 21, 2016 8PM: 530-268-9668 or emailwolfcreekplace@yahoo.com. lease RSVP with
meal selection (Steak/Chicken/Swordfish).
BRANCH 79 OFFICERS
Big SIR: David Blitstein
(530) 274-2100
Little SIR: Jack Meylink
(530) 305-9112
Secretary: Ron Markham
(530) 889-8580
Treasurer: Terry Doan
(530) 878-2742
BRANCH COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Attendance: Bill Heale
(530) 477-1647
Chaplin: Karl Simon
(530) 320-7588
Clothing: David DeRosa
(916) 652-9562
Database: Bob Huntington
(530) 886-8426
Greeters: Tom Parks & Ron Deberard
Membership: Craig Saunders
(530) 268-9668
Newsletter: Jay Hansell
(530) 368-2850
Opportunity Drawings: Harvey Eisley (530) 823-5988
Photographer: Lynn Hartford
(530) 320-8730
Sunshine: Terry Doan
(530) 878-2742
Webmaster: Milo Schauer
(541) 580-7747
Wine Steward: Bob Lemmon
(530) 477-8507
BRANCH 79 ACTIVITY CHAIRMEN
Bicycling: Ken Hansen
(916) 663-4716
Bocce Ball: Pete Thompson
(530) 823-7383
Don Sherman
(916) 663-2958
Bowling: Tom McEntee
(530) 889-0605
Classic Cars: Gary Beckes
(919) 789-0347
Computer: Milo Schauer
(541) 580-7747
Dining Out: Craig Saunders
(530) 268-9668
Fishing: Dave DeRosa
(916) 652-9562
Tom Beale
(530) 878-0301
Golf: Phil Bolander
(530) 745-9874
Learn & Lunch: Stan Bishop
(530) 823-8016
Men’s Cooking: David Blistein
(530) 274-2100
Travel: Phil Bolander
(530) 745-9874
Vet’s Affairs: Don Bull
(530) 999-1076
79er Wine Trail: Bob Lemmon
(530) 477-8507
Sunshine
Terry Doan
Al Graber still going to Chemo treatments. About 8 weeks left. He sounds good. Pete
Thompson is really sounding great!! Back surgery. Please call me if you hear of any of our
brothers that need help or just a friendly voice to talk to.
DECLARATIONS
Luncheon Attendance: When a member is unable to attend the Thursday meeting he should notify the Attendance Chairman no later than the 3rd Monday prior to the
Thursday luncheon.
Attendance Rule: Regular members missing three (3) consecutive meetings without notifying the Attendance Chairman and giving a valid reason or attending less than
six (6) meetings within the past twelve (12) months, shall be notified of pending termination. Certification of attendance at another Branch Meeting is considered a credit.
Excused meetings cannot be included to achieve the minimum attendance requirement. (Rule 100)
Prospective Members: Must attend a Luncheon and be introduced by a sponsor to the general membership prior to being accepted as a new member of the branch.
(Rule 67).
Non-Responsibility Clause: All travel activities arranged for or 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 responsibility for the well being or safety of the participants or passengers,
or their property, in any matters pertaining to said travel and other activities. (Rule 345)