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Big Sir Frank sez...
Gentlemen: what a great turn out therewas at our last luncheon in September!We had a total count which included 101members, and we welcomed two newmembers, Russ Marinello, and BrianWeller, PLUS seven guests.
I thought our guest speaker, Rosanne Foust, President andCEO of SAMCEDA (San Mateo County EconomicDevelopment Association) was fantastic bringing herknowledge, conviction, honesty, and starting a livelydiscussion with our members.
Also I want to thank all the members for calling in seven daysin advance if missing the meeting. Our monthly unexcusedabsence is dropping, which will give us a better gauge inordering our lunches. This is a money saver for our branch.
I want to make a prediction that our October speaker, Mr.Don Cecil, a political analyst whom I know, is very excited tospeak to our group. I absolutely have no doubt Mr. Cecil willbe our best speaker of the year. Don won't have a formalpresentation, but he'll make nonpartisan comments, andthen engage in dialogue with our membership. I will try andhave two microphones: one for our guest speaker and onefor the give-and-take discussion with our audience.This is thetime to invite a guest/prospective member. Let's fasten ourseat belts! This will truly be a luncheon to be remembered.
We are Branch # 1, and we all are #1!
Best regards,
Big Sir
Frank Schwarz
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF RETIRED MEN DEVOTED TO THE PROMOTION OF INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY OF RETIREMENTState President: Donald A. Dill, 434 Olive Orchard Drive, Auburn, CA 95603, 530-885-6943, [email protected]
State Secretary: Derek Southern, 661 Crossridge Place, Orinda, CA 94563, 925-253-1646, [email protected]
Damian Reynolds Branch Number 1, Inc.BIG SIRFrank Schwarz769 Upland RoadRedwood City, CA [email protected]
TREASURERRichard Zanardi342 Sonora DriveSan Mateo, CA [email protected]
EDITORStan Gross546 Edinburgh StreetSan Mateo, CA [email protected]
Branch Superphone: 650-341-8298 Branch Website: www.branch1.sirinc2.org State SIR organization Website: www.sirinc.org
LUNCHEON: 12 NOON~ SECOND WEDNESDAY ELKS LODGE, 229 WEST 20th AVENUE, SAN MATEO
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: OUR 699th Wednesday, October 12th
Sir Laughalot sez…
What did the elephant do when he brokehis toe?
Look for the answer from the Rooster on page 4.
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRRichard Manrique4000 S El Camino Real Apt. 103San Mateo, CA [email protected]
ON THE HORIZON…
Here's what's happening at Branch One during thenext three months:
Wednesday Luncheon MeetingOctober 12th Speaker: Don Cecil, Political Analyst
Topic: “Nonpartisan” Comments on theElection
Entrée: Chicken StroganoffAlternate Entrée: Deep Fried Fish
Dessert: Cherry Crisp
Wednesday Luncheon MeetingNovember 9th Speaker: Steven Campbell
Topic: Making your Mind MagnificentEntrée: Honey Baked Ham
Alternate Entrée: Swiss SteakDessert: Apple Pie
December
Early bird notice onHoliday Luncheon December 20
Reservation cards will be on your table at ourOctober luncheon meeting for the traditionalHoliday Luncheon at South San FranciscoBasque Cultural Center. Save the date,TUESDAY, December 20. Cost remains at $38.
SEPTEMBER STATISTICSMembership on August 10, 2016 152New members this month 2Resigned /MovedDeceased -1Newly inactive -1Terminated -2Membership on September 14, 2016 150
SPEAKER: DON CECIL, Political AnalystTOPIC: “Nonpartisan” Comments
on the Election
No ifs, ands or buts about our October speaker: hetakes sides.
And he’s good at it.
For a number of years starting in 1994, Mr. Cecilmanaged more than 30 successful campaigns in the BayArea for local and state office. He is proud to havemanaged several campaigns which resulted in LGBTQ,women, African American, Latino and Asian candidatesbeing elected to public office.
Mr. Cecil says, “I take great pride in bringing myexperience and a wide range of relationships to everyproject in order to help my clients navigate complexgovernmental processes, conduct businessdevelopment, engage stakeholders and solve problems.My goal is always to provide my clients with innovativeand strategic thinking and a meticulous attention todetail in order to support their success.”
He plans to make a brief nonpartisan presentation,then ask for audience participation. We’re thinking hewon’t be disappointed.
OCTOBER BIRTHDAY BOYSDan Gussin 6
Bill Campbell 7
Michael Garb 8
Bob Pope 8
Fen Holmes 9
John Jordan 11
Norm Lamprecht 12
Rick Dusine 25
Ray Abold 26
Jim Henry 28
Frank Hildreth 29
Bernie Mulvaney 30
LUNCHEON MENUGreen Salad, VegetablesStarch: Chef's choiceEntrée: Chicken StroganoffAlternate meal: Deep Fried FishDessert: Cherry Crisp
GARDENING ACTIVITY GROUPChair Sir John Chiapelone announces that theGardening Meetings will resume as scheduledthis month.
IN MEMORIAM
Kenyon D. “Ken” Beatty 1/20/1937 – 8/20/2016Sir Ken Beatty joined SIR Branch 90 in 2004,transferring to Branch 1 with the rest of theCarlmonteers in Fall, 2013. Ken was member 313 andFirst Tenor in the Carlmonteers.
William L. “Bill” Weinberg 10/30/1927 – 9/17/2016Sir Bill Weinberg joined SIR in September 2011 andwas member #283 until he was terminated in April.
Kudos to our Senior and Super Senior SIRs!
At our September luncheon meeting we werehonored to present plaques to three SeniorSirs: John Goble, Jack Hersh and Bob Ronald;and most honored to present a Super SeniorSir plaque to Raymond Mauss.
Congratulations!
Fun Facts to Know and Share
Our November meeting will be #700!! Twoyears from now Sons in Retirement, Inc., will
be 60 years old!
ACTIVITIESPeter VigilActivities Chairman [email protected]
BOCCE BALL: Carl Rollandi, Chairman. Please contact Carl at 650-697-3309 or [email protected] for further information.BOWLING: Phil Manriquez, Chairman, 650-871-5009, [email protected] bowling at the Bel Mateo Bowl at 10:00 am on Thursdays and Fridays.COMPUTERS: Ralph Riviello, Chairman, 650-508-8596,[email protected]. Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of eachmonth at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the SchwabBuilding, 1300 South El Camino Real. Coffee and donuts at 9:30am,program at 10:00 am. Novices and experts, PC and Apple, all arewelcome. Sir Bill Bromiley writes an informative and entertainingnewsletter on the latest in computer news. To subscribe, email him [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHY: Ed Tuft, Chairman, 650-593-6183,[email protected]. Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at1:00 pm at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the SchwabBuilding, 1300 South El Camino Real, San Mateo.ECONOMICS & CURRENT EVENTS: John Stahlman, Chairman, 650-368-1516, [email protected]. Group meets on the third Wednesdayof each month at the Crystal Springs Golf Club. Speakers addressaspects of business and public affairs.FISHING: Richard Cameron, Chairman. Please contact Richard at650-430-6046 or [email protected] for further information.GARDENING: John Chiapelone, Chairman, 650-773-1552,[email protected]. Group meets on the fourth Thursday of eachmonth at 2:00 pm at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, theSchwab Building, 1300 South El Camino Real, San Mateo.GENEALOGY: Russell Brabec, Chairman, 650-583-4985,[email protected]. Group meets on the first Tuesday of eachmonth at 10:00 am at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, theSchwab Building, 1300 South El Camino Real, San Mateo.
GOLF: Rich Castro, Chairman. Please contact Rich at 650-347-8133or [email protected] before you commit to attend any session.STOCK STUDY GROUP: Jim Felker, Chairman, 650-342-8103,[email protected]. Dick Nelson, Assistant. Group meets on thesecond Monday of each month at 10:00 am at the Silicon ValleyCommunity Foundation, the Schwab Building, 1300 South El CaminoReal, San Mateo.TENNIS: Meets at San Mateo Central Park courts at 9 a.m. everyTuesday. Just show up ready to play. Peter Vigil is chair. He may bereached at 650 799 3298 or [email protected].
AMATEUR RADIO/DOMINOES/TENNIS: Temporarily suspended.ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: The following activities, sponsored by otherBranches in the Bay Area, are available to Branch One members:Antique Collectible Cars, Glee Club, Golf, and Pinochle. Please ContactPeter Vigil at 650-799-3298 or [email protected] for furtherinformation, or check out the Bulletin for updates to this column.
THE OCTOBER LIMERICK
The run-up to voting’s not fun.Each candidate sez, “I’m the one!”
Me? I’m running southAs each opens his mouth,
And not coming back till it’s done!
OCTOBER 2016 GOLF SCHEDULEFollowing is the golf schedule for October. Note that all starttimes are 10 a.m. If you wish to join the play, please contactChair Sir Rich Castro at either 650 347 8133 [email protected] at least three days prior to the date onwhich you wish to play.
Wednesday Oct 5 10:00 a.m. @ Tilden ParkThursday Oct 13 10:00 a.m. @ MetropolitanWednesday Oct 19 10:00 a.m. @ SkywestWednesday Oct 26 10:00 a.m. @ Monarch Bay
WE WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
Russ resides in San Carlos with his wifeEileen. He was formerly employed byBay Counties Financial as a Broker.Russ is interested in computers,dominoes and golf.
Sponsor: Rick Raggio #325
Brian resides in Redwood City. He wasthe owner and employed by PrecisionProducts & Processing. Brian isinterested in bocce, economic ¤t events, stock study group &tennis.
Sponsor: Peter Vigil #337
New member Sir Matt Thiewes is looking for other Sirswho like to play chess. Please give him a call at 650345-6360. Hey! Maybe others would like to playcheckers or backgammon! Anyone interested increating an activity thru Sirs Branch One shouldcontact Activities Chair Peter Vigil, as well.
Russell A. Marinello
We’re bound to have some who play chess.We’ve a void that we have to address.
And search as we might,We’ll find our White Knight,
If our love for the game we confess!
Please call Sir Matt Thiewes 650 345 6360 now!
J. Brian Weller
In He called for atoe truck.
SquAAWWk!
Sons in Retirement ~ Damian Reynolds Branch No. 1, Inc.342 Sonora DriveSan Mateo, CA 94402-2340
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
To: SIR BRANCH #1c/o Richard Zanardi342 Sonora DriveSan Mateo, CA 94402-2340
I'm enclosing my contribution in the amount of$_______
for* Missed meeting donationAnnual donationJust because
Name__________________________________Badge No.__________
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BRING A GUESTOur most important job is to continue to grow our
membership. Bring a friend or neighbor or former businessassociate who is now retired to the next meeting. You willdo him a favor by introducing him to SIR (and you will earn 5raffle tickets when he joins!).
LUNCHEON ATTENDANCEA member must notify the Attendance Committee seven
days before a regular meeting (excuses welcome, but notnecessary) if he is unable to attend. Missing threeconsecutive meetings without notification, or attendingfewer than six regular meetings during the previous yearmay result in termination (See rule 100).
NOTIFY USIt is very important to let us know in advance if you are
unable to attend a luncheon. We fully understand that therewill be events or circumstances that may keep you fromattending, but most of the time you'll know in advance whenyou will not attend. Don't wait until just before a meeting.To make it easier to notify the Branch when you can't makeit, or want the alternate lunch, please send an email [email protected] (our Attendance CommitteeChairman, Bob Plageman). The Superphone (650-341-8298)is still available and necessary for some members, but emailis preferred as it is easier for both the member and Bob.One week notice is required for the alternate lunch.
NON RESPONSIBILITY DECLARATIONAll activities arranged for or by, or sponsored by, Sons
In Retirement, Incorporated, and its Branches, are for theconvenience and pleasure of the members and their guestswho desire to participate. Sons In Retirement, Incorporated,and its Branches, do not assume any responsibility for thewell being or safety of the participants or their property, inany matters pertaining to said activities.
We gratefully accept donations at the luncheons tocover Branch expenses such as Bulletin, Superphone,certificates, lunches for speakers, and State Dueswhich, collectively, amount to about $3.00 per memberper month. Above and beyond the cost of monthlylunches and annual dues your contributions in anyamount are always welcome. However, suchcontributions are not tax deductible.DON'T FORGET - CONTRIBUTIONS DON'T GET YOU OFFTHE HOOK FOR FAILING TO EMAIL OR CALL AHEAD IFYOU KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO MISS A MEETING!