NEWSLETTER of the Senior Men’s Club of Grosse Pointe FESTIVITIES . . FUN . . FELLOWSHIP

VOLUME LVI, NO. 6 www. http://seniormensclubofgrossepointe.com March 2017

President’s Message

The fifth President to be reviewed in this con- Ford signed the Helsinki Ac- tinuing series will be the 38th President, Gerald cords, marking a move toward Ford who served from 1974 to 1977. detente in the Cold War. With the conquest of South Vietnam Gerald Ford was the first person appointed to by North Vietnam nine months the vice presidency under the terms of the 25th into his presidency, U.S. invol- Amendment, following the resignation of Spiro ment in Vietnam essentially ended. Agnew on October 10, 1973. Domestically, Ford presided over the worst Ford served as the 40th Vice President of the economy in the four decades since the Great Depres- United States from 1973 until President Rich- sion, with growing inflation, the oil embargo, and a ard Nixon’s resignation. Ford became president recession during his tenure. when Nixon resigned on August 9, 1974 after the events of the Watergate Scandal. Ford defeated Ronald Reagan for the Republican nomination Bob Murphy SMC President for president in 1976. Then, as a result of his presidential pardon of Richard Nixon, he lost the election to the former Georgia Governor, Jimmy Carter.

Program Chairman - Marty McMillan Inside . . March 14, 2017 SMC Future Speakers, Inv. Club 2 Linda Braun, President Get Well, Memorials, Attendance 3 Business Consultants for Non-Profits Sports News, 4 SMC Event, Past Speakers 5 Sub Clubs 6 March 28, 2017 The Bridge Results 7 The Readers 8 Membership Application 9

Peter Lichtenberg, PhD Birthdays, New Members Raffle 10 WSU Institute of Gerontology Calendar 11

March 2017 1 SMC Future Speakers Investment Sub Club News

Note that the Investment SubClub will meet now on the fourth Tuesday of the month and in Tuesday, MAR 14 Linda Braun (President of a new location, the Crystal Ballroom, eliminating Business Consultants for Non-Profits (BCNP). She the room fee. The speaker on February 28 was has served as President of Business Consultants for Doron Elsenscher, from Columbia Threadneedle Non-Profits (BCNP) since 2014. She is responsible Investments. He spoke about 529 Plans, and all for working with the BCNP board to set strategy, the uses of the plans for more than college ex- execute the business plan and develop the volun- penses. Doron discussed the tax and estate plan- teer talent so they can successfully deliver results ning advantages of sheltering assets inside a 529. to BCNP clients. As an experienced management The main advantages consultant, Linda specializes in performance im- are: the ability to provement, assisting organizations to improve exclude the assets operations through the skills, talent and capacity of from a taxable estate; their people. Her consulting work focuses on maintain full control strategic planning, alliances and collaborations, of the fund selections board strengthening, change management, and and allocations within learning strategies. Linda has served on several the 529; the assets are nonprofit boards in metro-Detroit, and brings a litigation and credi- strong passion for her work in the social sector. tor protected; parents/grandparents/relatives can contribute $14,000 per year ($28,000 for married Tuesday MAR 28 Peter Lichtenberg, PhD, couples) for each beneficiary AND the fund can Director of the WSU Institute of Gerontology Peter be front loaded with 5 years of contributions (i.e. . is the Director of the Institute of Gerontology at $70k or $140k for married couples) The usual Wayne State University and is a Professor of Psy- cautions: see your tax advisor for all the facts. chology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a national expert in financial capacity assess- ment and financial exploitation of older adults.

Tuesday 11 APR Rich Strenger An All big Ten and Honorable Mention All American offensive tackle, Rich Strenger was an intimidating presence on the offensive line from 1980-82. He was also selected to the East squad, East-West Shrine Game in 1982. Following his Michigan career, he was the second round draft pick in the 1983 NFL draft and played for them from 1983 to 1987. He was a leader on the Lions' offensive line, opening holes for and James Jones. Today, Rich is an attorney with law offices in Lake Orion.

Tuesday APR 25 Sandy Baruah President & Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.

March 2017 2 Joseph Schneider 313-882-6156 Get Well he Senior Men's Club extends good wishes for the recovery of all members who are confined by Tillness. We miss you! Please advise our new Chair, Joe Schneider at (313) 882-6156 if you have additions or changes. Cards are sent to confined members as we become aware of their illnesses. Many request that their names not be published in this space.

Dalton E. Black 313-882=4185

Memorials

Name: R. Gerald (Jerry) Coyle Died: February 11, 2017 (88) Born: January 2, 1929 Name: William J. Lane Joined: April 23, 1996 (20) Died: February 22, 2017 (95) Memorials: Capuchin Soup Kitchen Born: May 29, 1921 Joined: April 9, 1985 (31)

Name: Guy W. Sewell Died: February 18, 2017 (96) Born: November 15, 1921 Joined: February 8, 1985 (32) Memorials: American Lung Association

Jack H. Williams 313-886-7813

ll members and guests are welcome at our Attendance Asemi-monthly meetings. Please remember to sign up in advance at our lunch meetings. Call anyone on the following attendance committee: Call in to make any additions or changes in your reservation. Print your names clearly on the attendance record, and record your badge number, just why your editor has no idea!! Steven Chan (313) 885-3538 The Next Meetings are March 14 and Ken Maleitzke (313) 343-6476 March 28. Your telephone calls are important Marty McMillan (313) 550-9661 by Monday, the day preceding the meeting if your Ed White (313) 647-9086 plans change. This means everyone eats on time. Jack H. Williams (313) 886-7813

March 2017 3 will carry over to start this season; new members SMC Golf News must play three rounds of eighteen holes to establish a handicap. We expect rates at St. Clair Shores this new season Golf Season Starts April 17 with Breakfast to be the same as last year; $27 for eighteen holes with cart for Thursdays; $25 for eighteen holes with cart The new year is now upon us, and we face the for other weekdays. At this time, we have no infor- colorless drab of winter, but we are already thinking mation about rates at Chandler Park. Confirmation about and planning for the new golf season. This of rates and other details will follow in the next two season starts on Monday, April 17 with the breakfast months. and shotgun round of eighteen holes at Golden Hawk If you have a friend who has an interest in golf, Golf Course. bring him to the breakfast and let him experience the The proceedings will be the same as previous comradeship we all feel as members of the League years: arrive before eight and socialize with partners and competitors on the course. and friends, breakfast at eight, a short discussion We are now open to receive memberships. Make about the rules for the season and off to the course your check payable to “SMC Golf League” for $45 about nine o’clock for a shotgun start, if the weather and mail it to Nick Kondak, 740 Hawthorne, Grosse cooperates. Breakfast includes orange juice, coffee, Pointe Woods, MI 48236. If you can, include your tea, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast intention to attend and your team preference for the and butter in unlimited quantities. breakfast kickoff. The whole package of breakfast, golf and cart is Remember that starting date: April 17, before $32, same as last year. Golf and cart without break- 8:00 am at Golden Hawk Golf Course. fast is $22. Breakfast only is $10, perhaps obviously.

The Vargo management may again offer their The Golf Committee VTC membership card for the season, but at this time the card’s availability and cost are not yet deter- mined. The card allows the owner to play eighteen holes with cart for a generous discount off the senior SMC Bowling News rate for the whole season at Golden Hawk and other courses that Vargo owns or manages. Last season it The SMC Bowling League' has a tight race included one free round of eighteen holes. for First Place in the second half of the Bowling For the kickoff, the options are as follows: break- Season. There are 7 weeks left to determine the fast only-$10; breakfast and golf- $32; breakfast and Second Half Champs. They will meet the First golf with VTC card-$10 plus the cost of the card (if Half Champs on April 13 to decide who is the 2017 you take your free round immediately). All these op- Championship Team. Total pin fall will determine tions are available for cash, check or credit card. the winner. We will be organizing foursomes (and three- The Bowling Banquet will be held at the somes) for the kickoff based on your preferences for Channel Marker Restaurant on Wednesday, April partners so it’s very important to get your informa- 19 at 5:45 PM. The season's prize money will tion to us before the end of March. We will accept be distributed at the Banquet. Individual prizes League memberships during the breakfast for the will be awarded to players who rolled 60 or more new season at $45 (cash or check), same as last games. year. You do not have to be a member of the Grosse Join us any Thursday at the Harbor Lanes at 12 Pointe Senior Men’s Club to be a member of the noon. The season runs until the end of April. The Golf League, and everyone is eligible to play on the Alley is located on Jefferson, one block North of kickoff opening day. 10 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores. We hope you will become a member this day or Call Bob Vogler for more information, soon thereafter. Last season’s member handicaps 313-882-9636.

March 2017 4 SMC Trip Event Feb. SMC Speaker Comments

M. L. Elrick, above, Former paperboy and beer man, currently seeking truth and justice in De- troit, (So far, no luck...) as an Investigative Reporter We hope you and your companion will be able for WJBK Fox 2, and formerly for the Free Press, to join us for a private guided tour of the newly spoke about some of the cases he has been looking refurbished Dossin Museum on Belle Isle, at 11:00 into or covered. A fascinating talk. A.M. on Saturday, April 22nd.

Here is a chance to see the “new” Belle Isle and Jacques Panis, below, is the current to refresh your knowledge of the maritime history head of Shinola...not the shoe polish...but the watch of our city from the days of the French voyag- maker, bicycle maker, leather goods supplier, and ers through World War II. There will be a $5.00 soon to be hotelier, spoke about his time in Detroit charge for the tour, payable at the door. and all he has tried to do since he came from Dal- las. He is a bundle of energy and an inspiration to A short distance away is the Whitcomb Conser- all whom he hires, in many cases the dregs of the vatory where daffodils and tulips will be in bloom. neighborhood, who he then trains to gain new skills and a decent work ethic. The only issue with his For lunch, we have been invited to use the Grill presence and talk was his lack of watches in the Room of the classy old Detroit Yacht Club, where trunk of his car. But he was given a timeless pres- we can order off the menu. The restaurant would ent for attending, the usual SMC desk clock...just like to know our number of attendees, so please let what he needs. Tom Kneeshaw or Ed Benz know if you plan on coming, either at the next meeting or by calling or emailing either one.

We look forward to seeing you there. Remem- ber that you need to have the "P" on your license indicating entry into the State Parks System, which now includes Belle Isle, or there may be a small entrance fee if the booth is manned.

Ed Benz Tom Kneeshaw [email protected] [email protected] 313-885–3618 313-821-7480

March 2017 5 day and Wednesday (other weekdays may also be SUB-CLUBS 2015-2016 available) with reserved tee times between 8:00 and Joseph Jennings (886-8286) 10:00, 9861 Meisner Lane, NE of 26 Mile and I-94 (586-727-4681) • Chandler Park Golf Club: Typically Mon- day, 12801 Chandler Pak Dive, Detroit (331-7755) As of October 2015, the Board of Directors official- • St. Clair Shores Golf Club: Thursdays, tee ly recognized the following Sub-Clubs, Committees times between 7:30 ad 9:00. 22185 Masonic Blvd., and schedules. Please call Joe Jennings if there are SCS (586-294-2000). any changes to be made. Any group of members • Chm. Bob Vogler (882-9636), Treas. Nick interested in organizing a new Sub-Club may ask Kondak (881-8750), Handicapper-Steve Shrader the Board of Directors to sanction its activity. INVESTMENT SEMINAR – Fourth Tuesday, BOWLING- Seasonal (early September through 9:30 am., G.P. War Memorial, prior to the SMC late April). Thursday, 11:45 a.m., Harbor Lanes, Meeting. Chm. Joe Danley, Speaker Arranger 25419 Jefferson, SCS (586-772-1200).Chm. Bob (313-343-8446) Vogler (882-9636), Treas. Delmar Harkenrider (884-3167). Secy, Don Leal MUSIC MAKERS– Typically play on the 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month, at various BRIDGE – CONTRACT – Monday, 12:30 pm., times, at retirement homes, nursing homes, and GP Woods Community Center, 20025 Mack, GPW for various other groups. Co-Chm. Guy Sewell (343-2408). Chmn. Dennis Rasch )885-7146). And (882-5674), Frank Shea (886-6594) along with Sid Tuesdays after SMC Meetng, G.P. War Memorial. Hirschfield. BRIDGE – DUPLICATE – Friday, 12:00 noon POOL @ BILLIARDS – Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. G.P. Woods Community Center, 20025 Mack, GPW to noon, Mondays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm., (343-2408) Chm. David Ruyle (586-799-4826) Snookers Pool & Pub, 21901 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe (586-772-4990). Co-Chm. George Solomon (884- CARD PLAYERS – Monday, 11:30 am to 4:00 2464) and Carl Berger (881-9483). pm., G.P. Woods Community Center, 20025 Mack, GPW (343-2408). Tuesday after the SMC Meet- THE READERS – Third Tuesday of the month, ings, G.P. War Memorial. Co-Chm. Gordon Mi- 5:00 pm., in the homes of the members. Contacts: chaelson (881-2802) o John Trzeciak 881-5344) David Morrow (640-9756) or davidmorrow@com- cast.net and Jack Cobau (885-1650). CHORAL GROUP – Tuesday, 9:30 am., G.P. War Memorial, Lake Room, Pres, Jerry Partridge TENNIS – From Labor Day to Memorial Day: (313-331-2652) Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm., Wimbledon Racquet Club, 20250 Nine Mile FLORIDA SNOW BIRDS – Sometimes held in Rd. SCS (586-774-1300). mid March. Luncheon at noon at University Park • From Memorial Day to Labor Day: also Country Club 7671 Park Blvd., University Park, FL Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 am to noon, (suburb of Sarasota) Host: Art Stefanski (586-294- Elworthy Field (across from the Neighborhood 9543) Club on Waterloo, GP) Chm. Tom Roberts (331- 3558), V-Chm. Fred Lenard (331-1267), Treas. Al GOLF – Seasonal (mid-April through mid_Sep- Ramberger (331-3587) and Secy. Roy Vorhees, III. tember). Call ahead for all tee times. (586-775-5388). • Golden Hawk Golf Club: Typically Tues-

March 2017 6 Dennis C. Rasch 313-885-7146 Dave Ruyle 586-321-3045 Contract Bridge Friday Duplicate Bridge Monday at G.P Woods Community Center January 27 N/S E/W 1. J.Cobau/A. Cobau 1 Tarnow/Lee 2/6/2017 2. Ruyle/Kordas 2. Deacon/Humeston Jim Hoekwater John Barrett 3. Perkin/Martin 3. Griffith/Rose Paul Gracey Tom Gerhardzstein 4. M. Edwards/Downing 4. Guest/Hynes Keith Leibbrand Dave Deacon 5. W. Edwards/Devine 5. Pappas/Bedsworth

February 3 1. J. Cobau/A. Cobau 5. M.Edwards/Downing 2/13/2017 2. Ruyle/Lee 6. Perkin/Martin . Rod Guest John Barrett 3. Pappas/Bedsworth 7. Deacon/Humeston Denny Rasch Keith Leibbrand 4. W. Edwards/Devine 8. Tarnow/Kordas

February 10 N/S E/W 2/20/2017 1..Ruyle/Brown 1-2 Tarnow/Lee Presidents' Day No Bridge 2. Neef/Kordas 1-2 J.Cobau/A.Cobau 3. Guest/Hynes 3. Pappas/Schuch 4. Edwards/Downing 4. Deacon/Humeston 5. Mayer/LaFerte 2/27/2017 Dick Hall Tom Gerhardzstein February 17 John Barrett Jim Hoekwater 1. Pappas/Kordas 4. Lee/Mayer 2. Edwards/Devine 5. Cobau/Ruyle 3. Guest/Hynes 6. Deacon/Humeston

March 2017 7 The Readers David Morrow 313-640-9756 Jack Cobau 313-885-1650 The Reading List God and the Multiverse: Humanity’s Expanding View of the Cosmos

by Victor Stenger Hubble determined that our universe is expanding, and later data showed that the rate of expansion is In God and the Multiverse, Victor Stenger gives increasing. This is consistent with the Big Bang us a history of cosmology, from the earliest cre- theory, a theory now generally accepted by scien- ation myths through the latest theories of theoreti- tists. According to this model, about 13.8 billion cal physics in 2014. Stenger, who died shortly after years ago, the universe inflated exponentially as this book was finished, was a particle physicist, space expanded and then gradually cooled, going philosopher, author, and religious skeptic, and au- through several transition states and ultimately thored twelve books and numerous essays and sci- producing stars, elements and eventually galaxies. entific papers. As a member of the Department of The model has been supported by numerous obser- Physics at the University of Hawaii, he focused on vations and findings, including cosmic microwave neutrino astronomy and very high-energy gamma background radiation from the Big Bang first mea- rays. As an author and public speaker, Stenger was sured in 1964. The forces and particles involved in an advocate of philosophical naturalism, skepti- the beginning of the universe continue to be studied cism, and atheism. in particle accelerators such as the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland and have generally con- The Readers found the early chapters of God firmed the Standard Model of modern physics. By and the Multiverse quite readable, as Stenger the time Stenger got to the description of dark mat- described the cosmology of ancient civilizations, ter and dark energy and the possibility of multiple moving through the Middle Ages and on to the universes, most of the Readers were lost. Neverthe- work of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and Newton. less, we found many items of interest and a new We stayed with him most of the way through 18th if incomplete understanding of a rapidly changing and 19th century astronomy, the beginnings of scientific field. Throughout his description of the thermodynamics, and the end of classical physics. progress of cosmological science, Stenger rebutted We enjoyed his story of the meeting of the French those who maintain that the presence of a super- cosmologist Laplace and Napoleon. After receiving natural creator is necessary to explain our world. Laplace's five volume work on celestial mechanics, Napoleon reportedly asked Laplace why his large We did note some editing errors in the book, and book on the system of the universe never men- other critics have complained of factual errors as tioned its Creator. Laplace replied, “I had no need well. Some of the Readers felt that Stenger talked of that hypothesis.” down to them at times and yet left out material that he thought was too difficult for untrained readers to The story got more complex for the Readers be- understand. ginning with Einsten’s theory of special relativity, first proposed in 1905, that explains the movement Join us at our next meeting when we will dis- of high speed particles. His later finding that time cuss the best-selling novel The Underground and space are not absolutes but are curved in the Railroad by Colson Whitehead on March 21st at presence of matter explained several phenomena 5 pm at the home of Fred Whitehouse, 1265 Blair- that could not be explained by Newtonian gravi- moor Ct., Grosse Pointe Woods. RSVP to Fred at tational theories. In the 1920’s, astronomer Edwin 313-884-1324.

March 2017 8 SENIOR MEN’S CLUB OF GROSSE POINTE

CLUB MOTTO: FESTIVITIES ... FUN ... FELLOWSHIP

Purpose: To provide festivities, fun and fellowship for its members through social, educational and peer group association in its recreational and social activities.

Sponsored sub-clubs: Other activities: BOWLING, GOLF, TENNIS, PROFESSIONAL BALL GAMES POOL & BILLIARDS THEATER PERFORMANCES BRIDGE (CONTRACT AND DUPLICATE) DINNER CRUISES CHORAL GROUP FALL DINNER/DANCE FLORIDA SNOW BIRDS INVESTMENT SEMINARS READERS GROUP

Membership Application Senior Men’s Club of Grosse Pointe, Inc. A Social, Educational and Recreational Club Office Use Only for Men Over 55 Years of Age. $______pd. PLEASE PRINT Pin ___ Name: ______Name on Badge______No. & St.: ______City: ______5+4 ZIP: ______- ______Birth Date: ____/____/_____ Spouse______E-Mail: ______Sig. Other______Working___Retired______Home Phone: (______) ______Cell Phone: (______) ______Hobbies: ______Military Service______Current or Prev. Occupation & Affiliation: ______Signature: ______Date: ______One or More Sponsors Print Name: ______Signature: ______Print Name: ______Signature: ______

Please return completed application with $60 fee ($25 one-time initiation fee + $35 dues) payable to SMC of Grosse Pointe, and add $10 if you want a SMC membership lapel pin. For reinstatement, update application and submit annual fee of $35. Mail application and check to SMC Membership Chairman, Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726

March 2017 9 Henry Fischer 313-473-8625 SMC BIRTHDAY LIST for March

Abey, N. Eric 90 + Lilly, George S. 85 + Beaupre, Paul Mc Millan, Francis W. Bennett, Lawrence M. 90 + Meyers, John H. 85 + Berger, Carl E. 85 + Murphy, Robert E. Carpenter, Ronald O'keefe, N. William Cohan, Martin E. Pantos, Theodore C. 85 + Cruger, Harold E. 80 + Prisbe, Roger Curto, Frederick J. 85 + Pugliesi, Angelo 85 + Deisler, Richard J. 85 + Roberts, Tom Delaney, Frank Sicklesteel, Steven Dewulf, Donald L. 85 Snyder, John S. Foerster, Joe 85 + Solomon, William 85 + Friesen, William W. Van Becelaere, Donald A. 90 Gargaro, Gene Walker, Joseph J. 80 + Gibbs, Philip Walsh, Christopher M. 80 Gilmore, James F. Walton, Jonathan T. 85 + Goerke, Kenneth A. 90 + Welchli, John R. 85 + Goosen, Edward Werenski, Robert P. Hampton, Neal 90 + Williams, John E. 95 Harvey, James Wilson, Mark K. Hickey, Dennis W. Wittwer, Alfred P. 90 + Hill, John J. 95 + Woodbury, Ralph 85 + Jennings, David G. 85 + Krause, Theodore J. 80 + A Total of 48 BIRTHDAYS in MARCH Leal, Donald with 27 Birthdays 80 & OVER Leibbrand, Keith A. 90 +

February 14, 2017 Kip Sadler $41 Raffle John Snyder $41

Winners February 28, 2017 Carl Metzker $31 Frank Zimmer $31

March 2017 10 SMC CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 6, 2017 to April 14, 2017

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10 10:00am TENNIS 10:00am TENNIS 10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 8:45am MAIL NEWSLETTER 9:00am BILLIARDS 12:30pm BRIDGEer 7 12:00am CARD PLAYERS 9:30am CHORAL GROUP 11:45am BOWLING (DUPLICATE) (CONTRACT BRIDGE GPW City Hall GPW City Hall

March 13 March 14 March 15 March 16 March 17 10:00am TENNIS 9:00am BILLIARDS 10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 9:30am CHORAL GROUP 10:00am TENNIS 11:45am BOWLING 12:30pm BRIDGE 12:00am CARD PLAYERS 9:30am BOARD MEETING (DUPLICATE) (CONTRACT BRIDGE) 11:00am SMC MEETING 5:00pm THE READERS GPW City Hall GPW City Hall BOOK SELECTION DEBATE St. Patrick's Day March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 9:00am BILLIARDS 9:30am CHORAL GROUP 10:00am TENNIS 11:45am BOWLING 10:00am TENNIS 12:00am CARD PLAYERS 12:30pm BRIDGE (CONTRACT BRIDGE) 5:00pm THE READERS (DUPLICATE) GPW City Hall GPW City Hall

March 27 March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31 9:30am CHORAL GROUP 10:00am TENNIS 10:00am TENNIS 9:30am INVESTMENT CLUB 10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 9:00am BILLIARDS ?? 12:00am CARD PLAYERS 11:00am SMC MEETING 12:30pm BRIDGE 11:45am BOWLING ?? (CONTRACT BRIDGE) (DUPLICATE) GPW City Hall GPW City Hall

April 3 April 4 April 5 April 6 April 7

10:00am TENNIS 8:45am MAIL NEWSLETTER 10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 9:00am BILLIARDS 10:00am TENNIS 9:30am CHORAL GROUP 12:00am CARD PLAYERS 11:45am BOWLING 12:30pm BRIDGE

(CONTRACT BRIDGE) (DUPLICATE) GPW City HallI GPW City Hall

April 10 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14

9:30am CHORAL GROUP 10:00am TENNIS 10:00am TENNIS 9:00am BILLIARDS 10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 9:30am BOARD MEETING 11:00am SMC MEETING 11:45am BOWLING 12:30pm BRIDGE 12:00am CARD PLAYERS (DUPLICATE) (CONTRACT BRIDGE GPW City Hall GPW City Hall

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Officers Directors

President ...... Robert E. Murphy Term Ending September 30, 2017 Immediate Past President ...... J. Robert Hynes Dalton E. Black 1st Vice President ...... Martin D. McMillan Daniel S. Follis 2nd Vice President ...... Christopher M. Walsh Joseph N. Jennings Secretary ...... J. Gerard Teagan Joseph A. Schneider Assistant Secretary ...... Daniel Ostrowski Term Ending September 30, 2018 Treasurer ...... David Buckley Henry A. Fischere Asst. Treasurer ...... Willie J. Wyatt Salvatore Testa Clifford L. (Kip) Sadler Henry Sprague

NEWSLETTER Editor: John Snyder (313-885-6388, [email protected]); Photographers: John H. Williams;Al Thomas Staff: Carl Berger, Andrew Cleek, Ched Fine, Henry Fischer, Al Thomas, Ed White Published monthly for $11.40 of the dues paid by each member. Periodical postage paid at Detroit, Michigan.

MAILING & ADDRESS CHANGES: (including email and phone) Henry A. Fischer, 313-473-8625 email: [email protected] H. George Arsenault, 586-773-2774, email: [email protected]

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