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Port Stockton Sayings-Bulletin
The monthly bulletin of Port Stockton Branch 46 of Sons In Retirement,
a California non-profit corporation chartered July 23, 1974.
NEXT MEETING: JULY 16, THURSDAY at 12 Noon
BIG SIR Ramblings for July
The big holiday this month is the 4th of July. When I was growing up in Stockton, we lived about 3 blocks from the American Legion Park. Every year they would have a fireworks display on the 4th and my folks could sit out on the front lawn and watch. Of course, that wasn’t for me. My buddies and I would go over to the park or “lake” as we called it and check the action.
Our annual luncheon picnic at Micke Grove was very successful. Fifty-three Sirs and their wives or significant others attended – two more than last year. You can read all about it in this issue of the bulletin and also check out the accompanying photos. Go to the branch website for a complete set of photos. Romeo outings will continue in August. Check out the date plus photos from Romeo 4 in this edition.
Our branch is still short one officer for the 2016 slate – that of Secretary. The duties, benefits, and even the requirements are listed in this edition. So please read the ad, and if you think you can meet the requirements, please contact Ron Korock. I doubt that the requirements will discourage anyone.
Our branch is embarking on a program to honor any of our veterans who
have been in combat in WWII, Korea, or South East Asia (e.g. Vietnam). Read the article titled “Sir Heroes” in this edition.
And, please, if you are a combat veteran, contact Paul Wagner.
Jack Lamberty, Big Sir
NEW IN THIS EDITION
July Anniversaries and Birthdays July Speaker write-up We need a 2016 Secretary! See duties and requirements Romeo 5 info Romeo 4 photos June Picnic write-up See what you missed June Picnic Photos Check the photos- you may be featured.
2015 MEETINGS DATES AND INFORMATION Executive July 13 Luncheon July 16 Speakers Sandy Stoddard & Becky Freeman Hospice of San Joaquin
Miss a Meeting? When you know you will miss a luncheon
meeting, please give our Attendance
Chairman, Lee Talbott, a call (473-4159) or
send him an e-mail: [email protected]
SIR BRIDGE Bridge starts at 9AM preceding the monthly
Meeting. Please contact John Doisy to reserve a seat at a bridge table.
John Doisy Bridge Chairman 478-4728 Or E-mail John at [email protected]
Sunshine & Memorials:
Rich Mayo is our chairman for this committee. His phone number is 952-9177. Whenever you are aware of a member who has a serious illness or whose family has experienced some tragic circumstances, please give Rich a call. Please don’t be hesitant to call Rich if you are aware of a member who is having problems. A call from the SIR would be greatly appreciated.
9 Hole Golf The 9 hole golf group plays every Tuesday at Swenson Executive Course. Players should arrive by 8:30 a.m. to get their tee times. In the winter months we play on an informal basis. Come and join us.
Paul Miller
Any questions, call me at 629-8660
18 Hole Golf Lodi-Stockton SIR Golf
2015 Combined schedule Jul 13 (Mon) - Discovery Bay 2 Man Scram
9:00 S/G Bill Rutherford
Jul 17 - Swenson State Indiv Qual Young
Aug 19 – Elkhorn 2 person mixed scram
Bill Rutherford
August 28 - Swenson 2 man Alt shot
Gary Calhoon
Sept 16 - Poppy Ridge 2 man BB 9:00 S/G
Rutherford 4280 Greenville Rd,
Livermore
Sept 25 – Swenson 4 man BB Young
Oct 14 - The Reserve 2 man scram 8:30 SG
Bill Rutherford
Oct 30 – Swenson 4 man 2 Best Ball
Gary Calhoon
Nov 18 - Mickey Grove 2 man BB 8:00 S/G
Rutherford
Greg Young 986-1056,
Gary Calhoon 474-6448
Rutherford (Bill) 916-776-9222
IN MEMORY We are saddened by the passing of ex-Branch 46 member Sam Cardinale. Sam was a longtime member of our branch and also our Bowling Chairman for many years. Most of us can remember Sam for his monthly reports at our Luncheons: “Come on down to Pacific Bowl”. Last year, for convenience, Sam transferred to Branch 87 in Stockton. Our sympathy goes out to Sam’s family and friends at this sad time in their lives.
Bring a Friend, Win a Prize When you bring a friend (prospective new member) to a Branch 46 lunch meeting, you will receive FREE five 50-50 tickets. Good luck! ALSO, if your friend happens to join, then you will receive a free lunch.
SWITCHING TO E-MAIL Sending out bulletins via Snail-mail
(USPS) is time consuming and
expensive. If you have a computer and are now
receiving your bulletin thru the mail, please
consider switching to E-mail. Simply contact Jack
Lamberty and we’ll take care of the rest. Thank
you. Remember – E-mail is in color!! Jack Lamberty 451-1165 [email protected]
WELCOME OUR
NEW STARS
New members to Branch 46 are easy to recognize. They have a star on their badge. When you see a star on a SIR’s nametag, make sure you introduce yourself and welcome them to Branch 46. We also suggest you send a welcoming E-mail to the new member as described in an earlier bulletin.
Branch 46 Website
http://branch46.sirinc2.org
This month’s Computer page on the website continues to feature interesting summaries of computer technology articles written by Bill Bromily of Branch 1. This month, there are several articles on robots and robotics Including a write-up on the current use of robots to apply anesthesia during surgery. Just go to our website and click on Computer. Photos from Romeo-4 are currently on the website plus lots of photos from the June Picnic. Click on the Photos link. If you would like something posted on the website concerning the branch, contact:
Jack Lamberty 451-1165; [email protected]
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WANTED !! Branch Secretary for 2016
Requirements Must be able to read and write
Duties Attend executive meetings &
record minutes Publish & mail minutes
Benefits Good view from podium
First in luncheon line. Contact Ron Korock
951-4759 [email protected]
Ed. Note: As an Ex-Secretary I highly recommend this job. It’s easy and an
excellent way to learn and also contribute to the operation of your Branch.
SIR BOWLING Come join us for bowling fun every Wednesday morning, 9:30 am, at Pacific Bowl. Experienced bowlers, beginners and anybody
in between will have a great time. Women are welcome, too. Call Ron Korock at 951-4759 for
more information. Or [email protected]
*** HAPPY FOURTH of July 2015 *** BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING
ANNIVERSARIES
Membership Chair – ron korock
Our Birthday Greetings to…
Earl HOVE James SMITH Pete PEDERSON
‘Zig” ZEIGLER Robert VERHINES John WESTHAFER
Lee TALBOTT Tom RUT Larry SMITH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Renee & Willie BRANHAM anniversary date July 11, 2003
Pat & Chuck SIFFING anniversary date July 4, 1967
Edie & Steve VIADO anniversary date July 22, 1967
the following SIRS have been married 50 or more years
Beverly & Craig POTTER anniversary date July 03, 1965
Judy & Ray CARTER anniversary date July 27, 1963
Gertraude & Donald KING anniversary date July 15, 1961
Donna & Chet MILLER anniversary date July 03, 1960
Rosemary & Tom PATLA anniversary date July 23, 1960
special congratulations to SIRS married more than 60 years!
Shirley & James SMITH anniversary date July 09, 1955
Alice & Jack LAMBERTY anniversary date July 30, 1954
Loretta & Vaughn PIPES anniversary date July 01, 1950
Alice & Bob SHELLENBERGER anniversary date July 29, 1950
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Active Membership: 108
Inactive Membership: 4
State SIR Happenings The latest edition of SIR Happenings has been posted on the State SIR website. Go to http://sirinc.org/sirhappenings. This brings up a web page where you can access either the current (Spring) edition of SIR Happenings or previous issues. The latest issue has a front page article on President Bob Hairston’s experiences visiting various branches and how they are using his “Plus One” recruitment theme. The edition also contains a series of interesting articles ranging from golf to fishing to pool. There are also some excellent photos provided by the Branch 101 and 121 Hiking Group. In fact, all of the photography in the edition is excellent.
JULY LUNCHEON SPEAKERS
The July speaker(s) will be Sandy Stoddard and Becky Freeman from the Hospice of San Joaquin. They will speak about the Hospice and the variety of services they offer or can facilitate. While many of the SIR members are familiar with the Hospice, these speakers will offer added insight. Sandy is from Lodi and went to schools there. She graduated from Fresno State and worked for the American Cancer Society for 28 years. After retiring from there she began her career with the Hospice of San Joaquin; she has been there for the past two years. Becky Freeman is also from the area and has been a volunteer coordinator for the Hospice for more than six years. It is her job to provide personnel for the many services available through the Hospice. We look forward to an informative and valuable presentation.
SIR Heroes
Service to one’s country during a time of need is
the greatest gift that can be given. We have many
among us in SIR who has served the USA on
battlefields in Europe and Asia as well as islands
in between. This effort may have been during
WWll, in Korea or in Southeast Asia but it is an
endeavor that should not be forgotten. Many
times these folks are too modest to be identified but they should
not be. Please, if you are one of these individuals or know of
someone within our organization who saw combat during these
critical times; contact Little Sir, Paul Wagner at either 510-910-
3755 or 209-931-9001. If you wish to E-mail, send your message
JUNE PICNIC REPORT
As usual, our June Picnic at Micke Grove was a great success, due mainly to the pre-picnic efforts of Little Sir Paul Wagner who purchased and hauled a ton of stuff to the site. Paul brought tubs and chests of ice cream, sodas, and bottled water plus all the necessary dry ice and regular ice for cooling. Paul also bought the table covers, and he and Alice Lamberty spent nearly an hour covering the tables. Our thanks to John and Drina Moskito for once again bringing a huge box of cherries and also squash this time to share with everyone. And thanks also to Frank Martinez for bringing a box of plums for all. Gary Calhoon ran the golf chipping contest, and the winners were Frank Martinez (1st place) and Christopher Blim (2nd ). Christopher is a new member in Branch 46. Reno Berbano was the Bingo caller with his assistant Joyce Korock. But your inept Bulletin Editor forgot to get the names of the Bingo winners as well as the winners of the 50/50. This is a good thing since we won’t have any names for the IRS. Our Asst Treasurer, Bob Stewart, brought his check book and spent most of his time counting money, paying the caterers and the park in addition to selling tickets for the 50/50. Attendance was 53, two more than last year. The Lodi high temperature was reported as 91 degrees, but there was a nice Delta breeze at the Mokelumne Shelter which made things comfortable for all. The Mexican American Lions Club of Lodi catered the luncheon with a serving of tri-tips, pinto beans, garlic bread, and mixed salad. And finally, we were honored to have three widows of previous branch 46 Sirs attend the picnic: Patti Roek (Jerry), Ruth Strombom (Verner), and Flo Sanguinetti (Ray). According to these gals: “We came to play!”
PICNIC AT MICKE GROVE
JUNE 18. 2015 Photos by Derksen, Korock, and Lamberty
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
Romeo-5 is Coming August 27!
We are skipping June and July ROMEO outing.
ROMEO will reconvene August 27th
5:30 PM at BUD'S SEA FOOD GRILLE
314 Lincoln Center, Stockton.
Order off the menu with separate checks.
Sign up at the July 16th or August 20th regular meetings at
ELKHORN, or call Pete Lepisto 948-2265
e-mail [email protected].
ROMEO-4 AT ANGELINA’S MAY 28, 2015
Photos by Ron Korock
SIR Travel Opportunities 2015
2 New Trips Listed Below !!
Note: Bulletin space did not permit listing all of the Travel Opportunities in
this edition. For a complete list of available trips, cruises, etc. please go to our website.
http://branch46.sirinc2.org
September 7-25, 2015 The Island of Cuba
The door is now open and Cuba is waiting to be rediscovered. Home pick up and transfer to SFO, then fly to Miami for an overnight stay and then a charter flight to Camaguey to begin a professionally guided seven-day tour. Interact with local residents and experience the culture, habits and lifestyles of the Cuban people. Visit colonial towns as well as the city of Havana. This tour is designed to provide an educational as well as pleasurable experience such as visiting the Bay of Pigs museum; learning to dance the rhumba; and how to roll cigars. The price is $4560 PPDO and includes roundtrip airfare. Offered by Branch 1Travel. Call Philip Manriquez at 650-871-5009. December 26, 2015-January 3, 2016 New Year’s Celebration A New Year’s Celebration on a Western Caribbean Cruise. Prepare to enjoy a better than usual way to greet the New Year. The event includes a one night stay in New Orleans and then boarding the Norwegian Dawn for seven days of freestyle cruising and visiting the following ports of call: Cozumel (Mexico), Roatan, Bay Islands, (Honduras), Harvest Caye (Belize) and Costa Maya (Mexico). Prices range from $2350 to $3530 PPDO. Price includes home pick up, roundtrip air fare to New Orleans and all shipboard meals. Offered by Branch 1 Travel. Call Philip Manriquez at 650-871-5009 _________________________________________________________________________ Sep 23-28, 2015: Custer State Park Roundup. (5 nights, 8 meals, plus Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Historic Deadwood, Ken Costner’s Tatanka, Badlands Nat’l Park, 1880 Train Ride & More. Cost $2095. Home pickup and airfare included. Gary DeRosa, Br.96, Amador County, 209-296-4934/Cell 209-601-6439.
Sep 30-Oct 11, 2015: Canada and New England. 11 day cruise on the Caribbean Princess. Starts in Quebec City with 8 stops including Port Saguenay, Graspe, Charlottetown, Sydney and Halifax, Bar Harbor and ends in New York. Cost $2990 to $3389 which includes RT Air, motorcoach, gov’t fees and more. Derlin German, Petaluma, Br 58, 707-763-6162.
Oct 9-23, 2015: Eastern Mediterranean Cruise.( 11 day cruise starting in Rome with visits to Istanbul, Athens, Ephesus, Naples, Mykonos and Santorini) Trip includes tranfers, all shipboard meals, entertainment, 2 days in Rome with breakfast, 2 sightseeing tours, travel protection plan covering pre-existing conditions, cocktail party, port taxes, and gov’t fees. Cost $5380 to $6100 depending on stateroom. Jim Stoner, Br 114, San Jose, 408-238-8458 or Larry Martinson 408-238-0746.