April 49’er Grub SPRING CELEBRATION

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE May 8, 2013

Email to: g_estep@att.net

SIR Branch #49 NEWS

Big Sir

Little Sir

Secretary

Asst. Secretary

Treasurer

Asst. Treasurer

Karl Ryden

Gary Stout

Nick Poronowicz

Ron Carpenter

Mike McCormack

Jack Mehl

BOWLING

BRIDGE

COMPUTER

FISHING

GOLF

GOLF ASSISTANT

TRAVEL

Dick Martegani

Art Sutter

Tom West

Jim Stephenson

Ron Schultze

Wally Richardson

REGION 2 DIRECTOR

Ralph Lingis

AREA 31 GOVERNOR

Frank Severn

SIR STATE OFFICERS

PRES. — Richard Dettmer

V.P. — Maynard Rodland

SEC. — Richard DeVoe

TREAS. — Michael Berry

ASST. SEC. — Ronald Flagel

ASST. TREAS. — Jim Long

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * John Dahlstrom

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Brown Duval

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * James Carpenter

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Pres Manning

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* Bill Staiger

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Foxx

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Griggs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dick Merz

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Ralph Balanesi

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Bob Clark

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Reetz

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Ragan

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winn Stevens

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Ashworth

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Joe Paddock

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Games

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Donner Jr.

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan Gisler

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wally Richardson

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ralph Lingis

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Lapilusa

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Greenwood

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack DuBe

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wally Richardson

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State SIR Website http://www.sirinc.org/

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Folsom, CA.

2013 Officers

Board of Directors

Committee Chairmen

Activities Chairmen

Past Big SIR’s

Read "Spring 2013 — Happenings"

http://www.sirinc.org/sirhappenings/

Honorary Life Members

* Roy Estep Bob Griggs — SHLM

Frank Reetz * Bill Staiger— SHLM

Frank Donner Wally Richardson

Ralph Housley * Deceased

State SIRS

Our Website http://www.branch49.sirinc2.org

Next Meeting: April 25, 2013

April 2013

Board Meeting @ 10:00 a.m.

Social Hour @ 11:00 a.m.

Golfer's Meeting @ 11:00 a.m.

Lunch @ 12:15 p.m.

Jack Dube

Neil Kessinger

Joe Lapilusa

Verne Buer

Nick Econome

Ralph Lingis

Guest Speaker: Donna Arz

Founder of the Forgotten Soldier Program

Hoff Ham, Breaded Chicken

Breasts, Scallop Potatoes,

Salads, Fruits,

Rolls, Dessert and

Coffee

Gordon Vinther Purveyor

SIRs Librarian Report Thanks to all the SIRs who bring in books for

our library. We currently have approx. 500

books to loan featuring mysteries, detective sto-

ries, and war (adventure) tales. Borrow as many

books as you want to share with spouses, family,

and friends. Come to the April meeting and find some good

reads to enjoy this summer. Dick Martegani, Librarian

APRIL MEMBERSHIP REPORT Neil Kessinger 358-5516 nkessinger@comcast.net

Little SIR - Gary Stout 983-3204

TREASURERS REPORT: March 2013

Current Membership: Active 199 (Includes 11 PBS)

Drops: None

New Members Inducted March: None

Returning Members: None

Transferring IN : None

Transferring OUT: None

Change of Address, etc.: Bob Moody – Tel.# : 253-7006. Incorrect number in Roster.

Applications for Induction in April: None

Anniversaries as SIR - April: 2012 – John Lotz

2011 – William Windle, Donald Bryan, Donald Hanson

2010 – Sylvester Taylor

2009 – Charles Highbaugh

2008 – Ralph Caravaca

2007 – David Ewing, Gary Jones

2005 – Clyde Brest

2004 – James Fryer

2000 – John Padden

Mike McCormack- TREASURER

BIG SIR - Karl Ryden 961-6137

The March luncheon went well with our speaker Jerry

Schroeder filling us in with a lot of Folsom history. I

again want to thank our members for volunteering for our

Haggin Oaks Golf Expo. which will take place on April 26th,

27th, and 28th. We will have 29 of our members sharing

time in our booth for 3 days. This kind of opportunity to

promote our Branch does not come along every day. We

hope that out of the three days we will be there that

some new faces might want to join us at Branch 49. If any

of you drop by to see us we will be giving away a gift cer-

tificate for a dinner for two each day.

At our April luncheon our Area Governor Frank Severn

will be there to present one of our members a special

award. We will also have another interesting speaker for

your enjoyment. I hope to see you all at our next luncheon

on Thursday April 25, 2013. Karl Ryden

Our Guest speaker is Donna Arz, ER for the Soul & The

Forgotten Soldier Program. Donna grew up in the hill

country of Texas with a special gift. Donna sees the en-

ergy systems of the human body and knows how to work

with these energies. She has used these gifts to help Vet-

erans, teens, and her private clients to heal themselves.

Ms. Arz is an artist and author. She is the founder

and executive director of the Forgotten Soldier Program,

founder of the Healing Light Institute, Teens Matter Life

Skills, and our new venture ER for the Soul. She has a

Ph.D. in Theology, Philosophy & Religion- a Degree in Holis-

tic Nutrition – Certificate in Lay Ministry from the Sacra-

mento Diocese- Certified Placer County Chaplaincy Pro-

gram – Suicide Prevention Assistance Program – she is a

member of the Navy League and the Association of the

US Army (AUSA). Gary Stout

BEGINNING BALANCE:

INCOME:

EXPENSES:

ENDING BALANCE:

$3312.22

$2308.00

- $2268.17

$3352.15

The Healthy 80’s Group

Dick Yates, Frank Donner, & Wally Richardson

HUMOR DEPT. Q1 - In which battle did Napoleon die?

Q2 - Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Q3 - River Ravi flows in which State?

Q4 - What is the main reason for divorce?

Q5 - What can you never eat for breakfast?

Answers at the next meeting - be there!

April 26th

On Monday, March 11, 2013, the golf season got under-

way at Turkey Creek in Lincoln. 40 players participated. In

the 1st Flight, Steve Alfonso found the course much to his

liking, winning both the gross event at 86-22-64 and the

net score 64. Dave Sutter took 2nd place with a net 69.

Verne Buer and Bob Smith tied for 3rd with a net 71. Buer

won the tie breaker. In the 2nd Flight, Rich Gerber won

the 2nd flight by 1 shot over 3 other players--net 69. Lotz,

Novello and Schultze all posted scores of net 70. Lotz won

the tie breaker. Novello accepted 3rd. In the 3rd Flight,

Bud White has been playing extremely well recently and

continued his good play by taking 1st place--net 68, five

shots better than the 2nd place score submitted by Mehl--

73. Lapilusa placed 3rd--77. In the 4th Flight, newcomer

Gene Phelps enjoyed his 1st round, posting a score of net

70, which was the low net 4th Flight score. Jerry Thomas,

another new member, finished 2nd--net 71. Greenhalgh

took 3rd--net 76. Hole-in-one: Paul Kuzmich emptied the

$166 hole-in-one pot by watching his tee shot on the par 3

8th hole roll into the cup. Congratulations, Paul!!

On Tuesday, March 19, 46 players met at Mather on a

very cold, windy day. 1st Flight: Ron Carpenter was the

flight winner, posting a score of 82-18=64. Bob Smith and

John Cordero tied for 2nd, both finishing with net scores

of 69. Smith took 2nd and Cordero accepted 3rd. 2nd

Flight: Mark Funk won the flight, submitting a score of 89-

23=66. Nakamura was one shot short tieing for 1st, net 67.

Kuzmich continued his quality play by taking 3rd--net 69.

3rd Flight: Joe Lapilusa posted his lowest score in a long

WACKY HACKERS

Chairman: Jim Stephenson, 916-632-6883

On May 8th, the SIRs 49ers bowling

league will celebrate the end of the

2012-13 season with a banquet at the

'Old Spaghetti Factory' in Roseville.

Awards and prize money will be dis-

tributed as well as a raffle for bowling equipment for

those in attendance. Regular team bowling will end

Wednesday April 14th with the league championship

match between the first and second half winners on May

1st. High games and series for Folsom SIRs are cur-

rently: Dick Martegani 246/667, Don Yarwood 226/598,

Joe Dopson 214/570, Forrest Bryan 279/708, Al Bryan

290/753, Bill Pease 268/689, Clark Hime 223/574,

Chuck Craig 226/578, Wayne Philpot 274/645, Don

Bryan 214/558, and John McKim 178/529. Al Bryan's

average of 212 is high for the league as is his 290 game

and 753 series. Regular and sub bowlers for the 2013-14

season are needed. The league resumes play in Septem-

ber at Fireside Lanes in Citrus Heights. Contact Dick

Martegani for more information at 772-8726.

Asst. Chairman: Ron Schultze, 984-4159

Treasure: Al Maguire, 939-1675

Tournament Chairman: Jack DuBe, 989-9131

Handicap Chairman: Bob Haines, 941-0440

Course Procurer: Joe LaPilusa, 989-1797

Secretary, Vern Buer, 988-4514

Special Events Comm., Don Fuller, 791-4581 BOWLING REPORT Chairman: Dick Martegani 772-8726

Ray Trice – 364-1169 – Fanica - Knee replacement on Feb. 4th

Taking therapy, out until May. Using a walker now.

Chuck Highbaugh – cancer 728-1776 . Back in May

Dean Milton – 635-4044 Marlene. Still fighting cancer. In

remission. Hopes to return some day.

Chuck Baird – 933-7133 Sally - Heart attack.

Mike Hunter - 791-2860 Broken hip. Good spirits . Plans to

return In April.

Frank Donner - Hip surgery, out for two months, back in June

Don Yarwood – replace stent in Aorta. Back in May. Doing

okay. 783-9514 Barbara

Bob Moody – tumor operation. Hopes to return in April –

Phone # is 253-7006. Number in roster is incorrect.

Steve Mykytyn - 934-0869 possible melanoma. Not sure of

his return as yet.

Frank Reetz - 933-1734 shingles – face – in and out of hospi-

tal – serious

Wally Richardson

SUNSHINE REPORT Wally Richardson 933-9599

Catch all the latest fishing reports and news at:

http://www.thejollyhookers.com/

Ross Johnson, Mike Navone, Bill Southworth, Bud White, & Bob Smith

SIRS Branch #49

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month, except November and December. Social Hour: 11:00 a.m.; lunch and program at noon. Executive Board meeting is on the same

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if he does not attend at least 6 luncheons during a calendar year, January—December. The Ladies Day luncheon is not required attendance.

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tours, trips or other activities.

time, winning the flight 90-21=61. McKim and new member,

Jerry Thomas, tied for 2nd place with scores of net 69.

McKim won the tie breaker. Thomas accepted 3rd. 4th

Flight: Frank Garcia posted the lowest score 104-37=67.

Asche played very well, taking 2nd, just 3 shots higher

than Garcia--net 70. 3 players tied for 3rd with scores of

71-- Phelps, Miller, and Jacobs. Jacobs took 3rd. Low

Gross Score: 2 players posted the low gross score of 89--

Mark Funk and Jerry Nakamura. Low Net Score: Joe

Lapilusa - 61.

On March 25, 40 players made their way to Teal Bend

for a stroke-play event. 1st Flight: Tom Baker and Verne

Buer posted net scores of 71. Baker 80-9=71, Buer 91-

20=71. Baker took 1st, Buer 2nd. Fuller was the 3rd place

winner--net 73. 2nd Flight: Nick Poronowicz entered the

winner’s circle--93-22=71. Nakamura accepted 2nd place

with a net score of 73. Sutter took 3rd--net 74. 3rd

Flight: Odin Hansen enjoyed his round by winning the

flight--97-28=69. Lapilusa fell one shot short of tieing

for 1st place--net 70. Thomas, a new member, once again

finished 3rd--net 71. 4th Flight: Gene Phelps won his

flight with a 3 shot cushion--106-37=69. Greenhalgh, for

the 2nd time in 3 tournaments, finished in the money cap-

turing 2nd place-- net 72. Jacobs played well enough to

take 3rd--net 74. Gross Score: Tom Baker - 80 Net

Score: Odin Hansen-69 Gene Phelps - 69.