Branch Number 59 Twenty-EighthTwenty-Sixth Year Year Januart, June 2002 2003 Bulletin Bulletin No. No. 1 5 If you are not coming or Manuel Silva 793-2705 If you are bringing a guest or visitor Arnold Mozzetti 797-2127 Please Call before Monday June 16th Fred Gotthardt is on vacation NEXT MEETING - JUNE 19, 2003 WORDS TO LIVE BY OUR SPEAKER by Big Sir Don Henry by Little Sir Tom Sherba Burl Toler, a distinguished NFL Official of twenty-five As I read of all the state, county, years, will give an overview of the transition of the NFL from and city cuts and shortages, salary when he officiated to the present day. Burl will also describe and job cuts, etc., I’m so pleased that some of his personal experiences with the players and coaches SIR is beholden to no government. None of our salaries are in jeopardy. in the league. In fact, I’m thinking about asking our He came to California from his home in Tennessee and board of directors to triple our salaries this year! Our pro- attended City College of San Francisco. After completing the grams are all intact, our speakers keep getting better 1949 season, he was selected as a Junior College All-Ameri- and better. Thanks to Little Sir Tom Sherba for all his can. efforts. And thanks for all the recommendations from you University of San Francisco (USF) offered Burl a full ath- members. letic scholarship where he would play linebacker and center We are a pretty unique outfit who provide for our for the Dons. During his two years at USF Burl did a phenom- own recreation, entertainment, education, and friendships enal job and was drafted after his junior year by the Cleveland without asking any assistance from government. I am Browns of the NFL. In 1951, which was Burl’s senior year, the grateful to the Elks for allowing us to rent space for 3-½ University of San Francisco Dons went undefeated and un- hours a month. I wish more of you would take advantage tied, received national recognition and would send nine play- of SIR activities. I really enjoy our bowling, looking for- ers to the NFL the following season. The best player on the ward to SIR baseball games, and hope to get back to team, by consensus of his teammates, was Burl Toler. Among walking soon. Also, some of our trips look pretty interest- the many accolades Burl received was being selected to play ing. I am really proud of SIR Branch 59 and really pleased for the College All-Stars against the NFL pros the following summer at Soldier Field in Chicago. A knee injury in this game to be your Big Sir for 2003. Don dashed his chances at a professional football career. Upon returning to USF in 1963, Burl received his teach- ing credential, and in 1966 received his Masters Degree. He pursued his career in education as a teacher, principal and Menu eventually a superintendent. In 1965 Burl Toler became the first African American of- Salisbury Steak ficial in the National Football League and would hold this po- Mixed Vegetables sition for the next twenty-five years. During his career in the Mashed Potatoes NFL Burl worked over 500 games, which included Division Green Salad Playoffs, Championships and three Super Bowls including Rolls and Butter Super Bowl I. Since 1991 Burl has served as an evaluator and recruiter of referees for the NFL in the western region of Cake for Dessert the United States. Get your SIR Badges & Emblems - baseball caps with SIR logos are available for $7.50 Page 1 Br 59 Officers Edited Excerpts from the Minutes of Sir Al Wydler Big Sir Big Sir Don Henry called the meeting to order at 10:15 am. Roll call, following the Pledge of Allegiance, indicated all Officers and five Directors to be present. Don Henry Minutes of March 2003 were approved with corrections. (510) 656-5659 New Form 56 (Big Sir monthly membership report to Area Governor) and other Little Sir updated Forms were received from the Assistant Supply Manager, Sir Courtney Tom Sherba Borrecco. Sir Fred Gotthardt, Attendance Chairman has prepared the membership (510) 793-3217 form for the Big Sir’s use. Secretary Sir Les Addison reported that he had contacted 22 of the twenty-three members who were Al Wydler not excused from the previous luncheon. Thirteen promised to attend today, four will not be able (510) 278-4380 to make it, one member resigned, 3 members went inactive, one is having a knee operation, and he couldn’t get through to one. Big Sir Don Henry complimented Les Addison for his efforts. Asst. Secretary Attendance Committee Chairman Sir Fred Gotthardt reported that 215 are expected to at- Drag Dutina tend today including guests and speaker. Fifty-nine called in to be excused, the largest number (510) 657-1037 in the last two years. There will be a Cybergeezers meeting next Monday. Treasurer Membership Chairman Sir Ed Bingle reports that we have 8 new members including two Louis Bufkin returning from inactive status and one transferring from Branch 26. Two members resigned. (510) 651-8664 Three members transferred to inactive status. Asst. Treasurer Assistant Birthday Chairman Sir Roger Aubin reports there are 19 members celebrating Fred Stabell birthdays today. Fifteen including two board members and one committee chairman will be present. (510) 657-7392 Baseball Chairman Nat Lord reported that he has sixteen Giant tickets on hand. Nine are signed up for the Oakland-Braves game. Sir Bob Benya reported that 100 tickets of the 240 planned for the Sweethearts Italian Lunch Directors have been sold. Tickets will be on sale during the meeting, and promises that there will be plenty Rollin Cunningham of food and entertainment. Herb Epstein Area Governor Bob Beam congratulated Branch 59 on the proper use of Form 56, indicating George Hubach that most other branches are having trouble. Compliments to Fred Gotthardt and John Skarpelos Chris Lemler for work they have done on this. Frank Thomas Meeting was adjourned at 10:52 am. Respectfully Submitted Alfred Wydler, Secretary. Guy Whitener Financial Report by Lou Bufkin The month of March started with a checkbook balance of $3116.89. General fund receipts totaled $413.68. General fund disbursements totaled $241.77 they included printing, postage, and rent. This results in an increase of $171.91 from the end of February 2003. Ending checkbook balance was $3469.80. Carson Valley Tour July 22-23, 2003 Slate of candidates Includes Deluxe Motor coach, Luggage Handling, One Night Accommo- dations at the Carson Valley Inn in Nevada and stops at three Area Casinos. nominated for 2004 Casino bonus is over $25 value ($12 Cash, $10 Script and $5 food credit). Charge is $79 per person, double occupancy - $28 single supplement. Big Sir – Tom Sherba Tour begins and ends in Hayward. Contact Phillip Castillo, SIR Branch 26 Little Sir – Howard Thompson at (510) 887-3144 before the June 30th deadline. Secretary – Al Wydler Assistant Secretary – Drag Dutina As the crowded elevator descended, Mrs. Sherba became Treasurer – Lou Bufkin Assistant Treasurer – Fred Stabell increasingly furious with her husband, who was delighted to be pressed against a gorgeous blonde. Nominated for Directors As the elevator stopped at the main floor, the blonde Herb Epstein suddenly whirled, slapped Mr. Sherba, and said, That will Don Gillis teach you to pinch! Don Henry Chris Lemler Bewildered, Mr. Sherba was halfway to the parking lot Frank Thomas with his wife when he choked, I... I... didnt pinch that girl. Guy Whitener Of course you didnt, said his wife, consolingly. I did. Page 2 MEMBERSHIP, ATTENDANCE and BIRTHDAY NEWS by Sir Ed Bingle, Sir Fred Gotthardt, and Sir Art Winkley New Members Membership Report May Birthdays Robert A. Armstrong Edmund Bingle May 15, 1916 87 38515 Burdette Street Guests: Guest of: Carmen Vendetti May 2, 1918 85 Fremont, CA 94536-4034 Arthur Slauer Tom Sherba John Roberts May 29, 1918 85 510-791-1633 Jesse Ray Les Addison David Marymee May 18, 1920 83 Email: [email protected] Noboru Ono Les Addison Richard Marriott May 8, 1923 80 Birthday: 8/9/1942 Charles Wilkins May 8, 1924 79 Spouse: Joyce Visitors: Visiting From: Edward Frasier May 8, 1924 79 Badge No. 217 None Roy Duarte May 29, 1924 79 Sponsor: Robert Edwards Membership Total John Rice May 10, 1925 78 Call me: Bob (as of 04/17/2003) Robert Beam May 15, 1925 78 Louis J. Buserwini Dragomir Dutina May 26, 1925 78 2492 Lakeview Drive 284 - Active Members Alfred Wydler May 30, 1925 78 San Leandro, CA 94577-6311 17 - Inactive Members Fred Anderson May 3, 1927 76 510-357-9863 Stanley Paris May 26, 1927 76 Birthday: 9/28/1930 Change of Status: Leo Hinkel May 14, 1929 74 Badge No. 272 Edward Baldini – To Active Status Donald Henry May 29, 1929 74 Sponsor: Transfer from Br 26 Nathan Di Franco – Resigned Joseph Videtich May 14, 1930 73 Call me: Buzzy Joseph Faria – To Inactive Status William Johnson – To Inactive Status William Wessells May 22, 1931 72 Ernie L. Korte George Pagan May 5, 1932 71 5624 Impatiens Common Celestine Marks – To Inactive Status Warren Rogers – Resigned (Moved) Duane Moran May 19, 1932 71 Fremont, CA 94538-5227 Donald Barstow May 6, 1938 65 510-657-9302 Gregge Vernon – To Active Status Attendance Report Gerald Rodrigues May 7, 1939 64 Birthday: 4/17/1925 Richard Holley May 25, 1939 64 Badge No. 210 (For 4/17/2003) Sponsor: Frank Birge Members 206 June Birthdays Call me: Ernie Guests 3 Niels Nielsen June 25, 1914 89 Edward G.