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________________________________________ ________________________________________ Branch Number 59 Thirty-Second Year June 2007 Bulletin No. 5 NEXT MEETING at Newark Pavilion - Thursday, June 21, 2007 Big Sir’s Stirs Our Speaker - Dr. Kevin Gersten by Big Sir Ted Bresler by Little Sir Richard Holley Active membership in SIR Dr. Kevin Gersten Pathfi nders Branch 59 is obtained his B.A. degree now over the 280 mark. Our from Princeton University membership continues to grow, and his M.D. and Ph.D. thanks to your excellent efforts. degrees from the University Until April we have had a of Michigan. He obtained membership limit of 299. This his residency training in was based upon the capacity of Otolaryngology--Head our meeting site to handle us, and Neck Surgery at the and the legal occupancy load University of Washington. limit imposed by local government. This department is regarded Our move to the Newark Pavilion, with its as one of the best training programs in the country. increased seating capacity, allows us to continue Dr. Gersten has over 10 years of experience our growth. treating individuals with sleep disorders. He has Therefore, I am happy to announce that at actively pursued advanced training in the diagnosis our April Board of Directors meeting, the Board, and different treatment options for sleep disorders, recognizing our need and desire for continued allowing him to provide his patients with the best growth, has increased our active membership limit care possible. to 325. Sleep apnea is caused by a temporary closure So keep bringing those guests and new of the airway and affects 4% of men and 2% members in! And keep up the good work! of women. Snoring, lack of energy, high blood Also, I am pleased to announce that I have pressure, diabetes, or disturbed sleep are warning invited Lew Wolff, co-owner and managing director signs for this disorder. Left untreated, it can shorten of the Oakland Athletics, as our guest speaker ones life by 5 to 10 years. His lecture to Branch 59 for July. You won’t want to miss this exciting and on sleep disorders will provide greater insight into information presentation about the Tri-City area’s different types of sleep problems, how they are future as the home of Major League Baseball. diagnosed, and the treatment options available. Ted Hugh Twomey - Attendance Chairman Hugh Twomey is our new Attendance Chairman. MENU Please help him do his job by keeping him informed if Honey Baked Ham — Teriyaki Chicken you will not attend the luncheon meeting. Au Gratin Potatoes If you are not coming or if you are bringing a guest or visitor Don’t forget to Call on the Monday before the meeting - or earlier Hugh Twomey 796-5559 or email [email protected] Branch 59 Edited Excerpts of Previous Month’s Minutes of Allen Sprague Offi cers Big Sir Ted Bresler called the meeting Sir Brutvan also reported that a follow- Big Sir to order at 10:10am and led the Pledge up letter would be sent to members not Ted Bresler of Allegiance. in compliance with attendance criteria. (510) 490-2680 Roll Call by Secretary: Offi cers Birthdays: Sir Art Winkley reported Little Sir present: Big Sir Ted Bresler, Little Sir that only 17 members with April birthdays Dick Holley Richard Holley, Secretary Allen Sprague, are expected today. The most senior (510) 713-8100 Assistant Secretary Peter Angelides, celebrant is Lee Mineau at 87 and the Secretary Treasurer Louis Bufkin, and Assistant youngest Ted Bresler at 65. Allen Sprague Treasurer Bobby Ben Snodgrass. Sunshine: Sir Dave Marymee reported (510) 657-0661 Offi cers absent: None. Directors present: on several members’ surgeries and Asst. Secretary Les Addison, Lloyd Anderson, Don Gillis, illnesses, full details in the Pathfi nder. Peter Angelides Bob Benya, Robert Ingebretson, and Pathfi nder Editor: Sir John Skarpelos (510) 797-3570 Tom Sullivan. Directors absent: None. requested all reports for the next Treasurer The Minutes for the March 15th Pathfi nder to be submitted by next week. Louis Bufkin (510) 651-8664 meeting of the Executive Committee Bowling: Sir Frank Cordova reported were approved. on upcoming tournaments in May (full Asst. Treasurer Bobby Ben Snodgrass Treasurer’s Report: Sir Louis Bufkin details in the Pathfi nder). (510) 796-3543 reported that as of April 5, 2007 the Golf: Sir Bill Leake reported on ending cash balance was $4346.59, and upcoming tournaments, including on Directors membership was 283 active members April 25th for the State prequalifi er - Les Addison and 20 inactive members. At the March details in the Pathfi nder. Lloyd Anderson 15th luncheon there were 213 members Sports: Sir Nat Lord referred to the Bob Benya (75% of total membership), 6 guests, upcoming SIR Day sporting events, as Don Gillis and 1 visitor for a total attendance of reported in the Pathfi nder, including the Robert Ingebretson Tom Sullivan 220. (Full details are in the Form 28 Golden State Warriors, Oakland A’s on report on fi le). June 20th ($24 per ticket), S.F. Giants, Program: Little Sir Richard Holley San Jose Giants, and admonished Branch 59 confi rmed today’s speaker is Dr. members to sign up before all the tickets Meets at Newark Pavilion Raymond Grimm, a clinical psychologist. are sold out. Make sure checks made 6430 Thornton Avenue He is the coordinator of the Pathways out to the sports team, not Nat! Newark Ageing Project, a partnership between Big Sir Ted Bresler brought up items on the 3rd Thursday of the City of Fremont and the Tri-Cities of new business: (1) Buy May 17th each month Elder Coalition. luncheon tickets from Sir Allen Sprague, 10:00 AM Executive Board Meeting Attendance: Sir Alan Douglass before and after the regular meeting. (2) 11AM Social Hour reported the expectation for today’s The current membership limit is 299, but 12 Noon Lunch meeting: 230 attendees. the capacity of the Newark Pavilion (over Membership: Sir Ron Brutvan 500), including parking, would permit an reported that as of March 15th there increase. Motion (MSP) to increase the A Nonprofi t were 283 active members, and 20 membership to 325. (3) The current set- public benefi t inactive members. Two members up fee of $50 is being increased to $100. corporation for resigned. Motion: Moved, seconded, Discussion included the idea of passing retired men and passed (MSP) to approve induction around a “kitty” to raise $50 but with of 5 new members: Jack Gaunt assurance from Treasurer Lou Bufkin (sponsored by Tony Zeuli), Loren Gross that the treasury has adequate funds on (sponsored by George Perry), James hand that we pay out of the treasury. Rodamer (sponsored by David Shideler), Big Sir Ted Bresler adjourned the Ed Thomas (sponsored by Lee Mineau), meeting at 10:43am. and Paul Ruberto (sponsored by Bob Submitted by Secretary, Lee). Allen Sprague April 2007 Page 2 MEMBERSHIP, ATTENDANCE and BIRTHDAY NEWS by Sir Ron Brutvan, Sir Hugh Twomey, and Sir Art Winkley New Members Membership Report Guests: Guest of: Jack L. Gaunt 36751 Magnolia Street Anthony Gross Loren Gross Newark, CA 94560-2937 Harry Lewis from Inactive 510-793-3190 Email: [email protected] Visitors: Guest of: May-June Birthdays Birthday: 4/6/1932 None Edmund Bingle 05/15/1916 91 Spouse: Rosemary Carmen Vendetti 05/02/1918 89 Badge No. 222 David Marymee 05/18/1920 87 Sponsor: Tony Zeuli Membership Total (as of April 19, 2007) Richard Marriott 05/08/1923 84 Call me: Jack Edward Frasier 05/08/1924 83 282 — Active Members Charles Wilkins 05/08/1924 83 Loren E. Gross 15 — Inactive Members John Rice 05/10/1925 82 690 Gable Drive Robert Beam 05/15/1925 82 Fremont, CA 94539-7519 Dragomir Dutina 05/26/1925 82 Change of Status: 510-440-0539 Dan Silva 05/06/1926 81 Birthday: 11/8/1938 John Shaffer – Resigned Richard Ahern 05/26/1926 81 Badge No. 9 Charles Marshall – Resigned Fred Anderson 05/03/1927 80 Willard Irwin – Resigned Stanley Paris 05/26/1927 80 Sponsor: George Perry Call me: Loren Lee Updegraff – Resigned Leo Hinkel 05/14/1929 78 Edward Pierick – to Inactive Donald Henry 05/29/1929 78 William Wessells 05/22/1931 76 James R. Rodamer Pat Kingery – Change of address Willard Wyman 05/23/1933 74 5340 Selma Avenue 2860 Country Drive Apt 337 Gene Page 05/06/1934 73 Fremont, CA 94536-7229 Fremont, CA 94536-8201 Paul Tong 05/10/1934 73 510-797-7594 510-792-2402 Donald Allen 05/31/1936 71 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Gerald Rodrigues 05/07/1939 68 Birthday: 1/25/1936 Henry Scherer – Change of address Richard Holley 05/25/1939 68 Spouse: Nancy 5274 Crestline Way Ron Brutvan 05/21/1941 66 Badge No. 58 Pleasanton, CA 94566-5470 Jack Roach 05/25/1944 63 Sponsor: David Shideler 925-399-5760 Niels Nielsen 06/25/1914 93 Call me: James Email: [email protected] Oliver Knick 06/19/1916 91 Bob Olsen 06/11/1924 83 Paul E. Ruberto Clark Dedrick 06/23/1924 83 36993 Montecito Drive Walter Fasolis 06/09/1925 82 Fremont, CA 94536-2620 David Minor 06/01/1927 80 510-797-0411 Louis Bufkin 06/21/1927 80 Birthday: 1/30/1944 Fred Alfred 06/12/1929 78 Spouse: June Phil Utic 06/24/1929 78 Badge No. 280 William Pereira 06/27/1931 76 Sponsor: Robert Lee Marty Enriquez 06/10/1932 75 Call me: Paul Tony Zeuli 06/11/1933 74 William Briscoe 06/15/1933 74 Darrell Jewell 06/19/1936 71 Edward L.