From Big Sir Membership Report January 2018
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January 2018 Volume 50 No. 1 Non-Responsibility Clause: All Tours and other activities arranged for or by Sons in Retirement, Inc. and its branches are for the convenience and pleasure of the members and their guests wishing 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, in any matters pertaining to said tours, trips or other activities. Branch 32 Website: http://branch32.sirinc2.org/ State Sir Website: http://www.sirinc.org/ Sir Happenings Newsletter: http://sirinc.org/sirhappenings/ From Big Sir we’ll be talking about that one for awhile as he is likely to be very entertaining. What a beginning to Branch 32 is a great group with endless possibilities. It is 2018!!! a privilege to be Big Sir, (instead of that little one). We will be putting comment forms on the table starting this Nick Marafino and his month so that you can share your opinions on food, committee put together speakers, or ideas for activities. They will be looked at an incredible Holiday seriously by the Executive Committee and taken into Party that people are still consideration in our future endeavors. We have built mo- talking about. mentum and want you, and quite possibly your friends, to be part of it. Bob Grandey, past Big Sir, will be occupied as Thank you to all of you who ordered the Sirs license Governor of SIRS Area place frames. They will be available at the January 11, so we will be helping meeting for pick up. to rejuvenate our whole organization. Given Bob’s nature, we will have to exhibit So we have an energetic start to our New Year, and I leadership and commitment, or I will hear about it. So we hope the coming year will be great for you too. need to either get on board, or come up with some really original and believable excuses. Jim Claitor, Big Sir The Board Executive Committee has a focused and in- volved Caring Committee led by Jim Leblanc. If you Membership Report know of anyone needing our attention, let Jim (or any of the board members) know so they can receive the atten- Here we go into 2018 and in September our Branch will tion they need and deserve. celebrate its 48th birthday. Last year we had a positive year in membership with 18 new members joining our Pat Ryan has taken responsibility for meetings with Pro- branch while 12 actives left active member status. gram Directors of other branches to provide depth and During the past 2 years we have averaged 1 new opportunity in speaker choices. Through his leadership member for every 2 guests you bring to a luncheon. we have had great speakers this year. The one on the Let’s all strive to “step it up” and do better in ’18 because history of the Panama Canal was so engrossing that my growth is important for survival. All it will take is for each wife and I traveled to Panama to see the operation over of you to bring in just one new member. The more the New Year. We wanted to learn even more about the members we have the more activities we can support area to truly understand the trials, endurance and engi- and the more fun each of us will have. neering required to achieve this marvel. Our next meet- ing is with Crazy George as a speaker. I’m pretty sure We will have 5 new members joining us at the January -1- luncheon. With our great luncheon speaker program as Hans Lingens 01/31 well as our many fun activities we offer a great experience for new members. So, start 2018 with a bang Anniversaries by bringing a friend to our luncheon. I wish you a Happy New Year and look forward to a prosperous 2018. To be inducted at the January 2018 luncheon: GEHANT Don C. Don #20 5696 Makati Circle Apt. A Marilyn Couple Anniversary Years San Jose 95123-6227 (773) 332-8697 Married [email protected] Systems Security, Chicago Transit Authority 09/23 Ernie and Deborah Brookfield 01/16 28 None listed SPONSOR: Han Lingens #114 2018 Guest Speaker Membership changes: #70 Active Henry Newman has a new email address: This Month [email protected] Krazy George Henderson Our current membership status, as of January 1, 2018 (born1944) is a is: 115 active members, 8 Inactive members, and 1 professional cheerleader pending Inductee. and inventor of the audience wave. Remember, bring a guest to lunch and when they join, you win a free lunch. Henderson began cheer leading while a student at San Jose State in 1968, where Respectfully Submitted: he was also a member of the National Championship Bruce Henry winning judo team. After graduating, he continued cheer Membership Chairman leading for free at local sporting events, where he became known for leading sectional cheers, Birthdays and Anniversaries accompanied by his hand drum. In 1975, while working as a high school teacher at Buchser High School in Santa Clara, California, Henderson was hired by Birthdays the San Jose Earthquakes and the California Golden Seals to be a cheerleader. Later that year he was hired to be a cheerleader for one game by the Kansas City Chiefs, team owner Lamar Hunt then extended his contract for the remainder of the season, and each year Name Birthday through 1979 (when the Chiefs lost a bidding war to the Houston Oilers), He has been a professional cheer Ed Barrett 01/02 leader ever since. Robert Araldi 01/02 Henderson is characterized by his drum and gravelly Harry Peabody 01/07 voice Paul Vogel 01/10 Phil Smith 01/11 Next Month Richard D. Brooding 01/13 Speaker: John Mills, AU. D. Bob MacQuarrie 01/14 Subject: Hearing well is living well. Lee McLaughlin 01/17 Joe Phillips 01/19 This Month's Luncheon William Olson 01/26 Three Flames Restaurant. 1547 Meridian Ave, San Jose Bob Edwards 01/28 CA 95125. Wednesday January 17 at 11:00am. James F. Kilty 01/29 -2- Alternative menus that are always available: Awards (Obtain ticket from bartender, and place on table). Chicken breast with rice and vegetables. Vegetarian. Call now if you know you will not be at the January Luncheon. Call Jack Vierhus, Jim Claitor, Herschel Booth or Warren Lampshire before 6:00pm on Sunday January 14. Bring some and take some!! Longevity Recognition Hearing 18 current active members joined Branch 32 in January Noble Sir Awards (from left to right) Larry St. Denis, Pat Ryan, Jim Caratozzolo, Galen Gipson. Wes Howard is not in picture. The January members with the longest longevity are: #35 Jim Sleigh 19 years joined in 1999 Travel #44 Paul Vogel 19 years joined in 1999 #102 Dan Roberts 19 years joined in 1999 April 5-14, 2018: “Tulip Time in #141 Lee McLaughlin 17 years joined in 2001 Holland” Escorts: John Pletsch (408) 274-2992 or (408) 504-1255 and Mike Console (408) 246-1080. New Members Celebrate the beauty of Spring colors in Netherlands and Belgium countryside. Cruise through country waterways on AMA Waterways riverboat. Visit the legendary Keukenhof Gardens and the enchanting scenery of Hoorn Tulips. Take a moment to reflect at Anne Frank's home. Indulge in culinary bliss via Belgian chocolates and No new members were inducted at the ladies Christmas stroopwafels. Much more is described in the available Party. brochure. Trip includes home pickup and return, round trip air, choices on shore excursions, all meals including beverages (beer, wine and soft drinks), and deluxe accommodations in river view suites or staterooms. All inclusive prices range from $4830 to $6195 (based on cabin choice). Brochure available from John or Mike or at your SIR Travel Table. Deposit of $400 (without insurance) or $883 to $1020 (with insurance). Final payment due December 20, 2017. Mail to John Pletsch, 2697 Suisun Ave, San Jose, CA 95121 -3- Aug 6-12, 2018. “Yellowstone, A Wildlife Safari” Golf (Br 32) Escorts John Pletsch (408-504-1255 and Mike Console (408) 246-1080. Yellowstone NP is home to The 2018 golf season got off to a over 60 species of mammals, untamed landscapes and good start on January 2, with 11 geothermal features that have captivated visitors for golfers participating but this past generations. It is time to experience America's first week Mother Nature prevailed and National Park in a unique way- on a Wildlife Safari. golf was canceled due to rain. Be Tour Highlights include: Yellowstone National Park, sure and notify Al Mau in advance Idaho Falls, Grand Teton National Park, Snake River if you plan on playing next Tuesday, January 16, at the Float trip, Salt Lake City w/Mormon Tabernacle choir, San Jose Municipal G. C. Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. Included is home pickup and airport transfer, round trip air to Salt Lake A meeting of the Area golf chairmen is scheduled City, 10 meals (6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners), all Monday, January 15, to establish this year’s schedule for taxes and gratuities. Price: $2789 double occ ($3509 the monthly SIR’s Area tournaments. The first 2018 single). Deposit of $223 dbl occ or $281 single with tournament will be in February. Based on past $250 insurance optional. Checks or credit cards experience, the venue is presumed to be the Las payable to Talbot Tours Trust Acct and mail to Talbot Positas G. C. in Livermore. You might want to mark Tours, 1952 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124.