SIR WESTGATE BRANCH 125

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1 SIR WESTGATE BRANCH 125 December 2016 A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR RETIRED MEN Devoted to the Promotion of Independence and Dignity of Retirement 3 rd Tuesday of each month Three Flames Restaurant 1547 Meridian Ave., San Jose CA Executive Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour 11 a.m. Lunch at 12 noon Big SIR Message State President Donald Dill Reg 7 Director Patrick Misener Area 5 Governor Bob Taylor BRANCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Big SIR Little SIR Secretary Asst. Secty. Treasurer Asst. Treas. Directors Daryl Jones Grant Beech Cliff Yamaoka Gary Robertson Paul Schwabe Frank Gire Neal Atchison Michael Cronk Dave Grant Don Johnson Paul Piligian Gene Plevyak Branch Advisors Ed Metevia Larry Peck Chuck Waggoner Director of Golf Roger Danielson Wow! It s December already. In January I took the reigns to be your Big SIR for I had a pretty good idea of what to expect, but I must admit I was somewhat nervous. However, thanks to the many volunteers that serve as officers or committee members, the Branch runs itself, and thankfully we ended the year in much the same shape as when we started. My one disappointment is that we didn t achieve our membership goal to add one to our membership total in (We lost one instead of gaining one.) I hope I instilled in all of you the importance of continuously looking for new members. We have to grow in order to be successful. I also want to encourage each of you to volunteer to serve the Branch the satisfaction you get will enrich your SIR experience. Check out the list of committees in your roster. Come to one of our Branch Executive Committee meetings before our luncheon and get a feel for what s going on behind the scenes. I want to thank all of you that have helped me throughout the year, and I look forward to our future together. Daryl Jones, Big SIR NEWSLETTER CREDITS Editor & Layout Michael Cronk Database Chuck Waggoner Asst. Database Ed Metevia Photography Jerry Oliver Don Reams Ed Metevia Tom Dapice BR 125 WEBSITE CREDITS Webmaster John Figini Asst. Webmaster Jim Smith The main website can be found at: A new link is also available to view and print individual photos in the SIR 125 Photo Gallery. Just click on: SIR Happenings The latest edition of SIR Happenings can always be found at:

2 BOWLING NEWS MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Paul Schwabe, Treasurer NOV 2016 We have finished the 11 th week of bowling which is three weeks into the 2 nd quarter. Frank Gire, Don Williams and Chuck Waggoner (Turkey Vultures) are in 3 rd place, Bob Lopes (Us 4) in 4 th place and Rich Madayag and Tomix Alvaro (Team 8) in 9 th place. Bob Lopes continues to bowl well holding a 197 average with a recent 247 game and a 611 series. Chuck Waggoner, Bowling Reporter BEGINNING BALANCE $3,903 GENERAL CUSTODIAL TOTAL RECEIPTS 207 2,740 2,947 DISBURSEMENTS MONTHLY CHANGE 153 2,220 2,373 ENDING BALANCE $6,296 MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE 180 INACTIVE 12 WAIT LIST 1 LAST MEETING MEMBERS 109 GUESTS 1 VISITORS 1 TOTAL 111 Last chance to update your personal information in the 2017 Branch Roster! Please changes immediately to Chuck Waggoner at charlie@waggshome.com Flight Name Hcp Index A B C D E SIR Players of the Month November 2016 Score Date Over/ Under Par Jerry Davis /2-5 Robert Lopes /16-5 Bill Croxton /16-6 Mike Patterson /16-6 Jack Weber /23 1 Course Spring Valley Los Lagos DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Steve Pinn Dec 1 Rudy Birnel Dec 8 Tom Standifur Dec 10 Bob Johnson Dec 11 Dave Lemery Dec 13 Ken Barone Dec 15 Bob Rheingrover Dec 16 Bob Shields Dec 20 Adnan Daoud Dec 23 Al Friebel Dec 25 Dave Sandretto Dec 27 Mike Pavese Dec 28 OCTOBER PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Receiving free sleeves of balls and the widely-acclaimed and highly-coveted title of Golfer of the Month at the November Luncheon meeting were, left to right, Dave Anderson, Pat Doran, Dean Coleman and John Thompson. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY WINNER John Mai SIR Westgate Branch 125 DECEMBER 2016 Page 2

3 GOLF LEADERBOARD Presented by George Bassi, Pat Doran & Terry Drobny November 2, 2016 SPRING VALLEY 2 BEST BALL 1 st Place Bob Fraka, Gene Plevyak, Henry Melin, Tom Ranweiler nd Place Bill Whittemore, Rich Koenen, Terry Drobny, Bob Norbutas 119 Tie Dave Brown, Bill Ries, Mel Bates, Jerry Davis (BD) th Place Dave Butt, John Thompson, Dennis Carelli, Ed Metevia (BD) 120 Tie Jerry Davis, Pat Doran, Paul Schwabe, Ken Rose 120 Closest to the Pin #4 (1 shot) Pat Brennan #11 (2 shot) Bill Croxton #7 (2 shot) Bob Norbutas #16 (2 shot) Steve Pinn November 9, 2016 APTOS SEASCAPE - 2 BEST BALL 1 st Place Rich Koenen, Bill Whittemore, Martin De Vries, Lou Bottini nd Place Bill Croxton, Bob Lopes, Jack Weber, Dave Butt (BD) rd Place Blaine Bowman, Dave Anderson, Jim Light, Henry Myers th Place Ron Handley, Charles Nieto, Michael Prinvale, Dave Signorotti 122 Tie Terry Drobny, Bob Fraka, Pat Doran, Paul Schwabe 122 Tie Daryl Jones, Dean Coleman, Gene Plevyak, Henry Melin 122 Closest to the Pin #8 (1 shot) Bob Fraka #14 (1 shot) no one #12 (1 shot) Bob Tragni #16 (2 shot) Peter Morrone November 16, 2016 POPPY RIDGE 2 BEST BALL 1 st Place Roger Danielson, Terry Drobny, Bob Norbutas, Rich Koenen nd Place Bob Lopes, Jimmie Birlew, Mike Tanda, Lloyd Hayes rd Place Mike Patterson, Michael Prinvale, Daryl Jones, Gene Plevyak th Place Bill Croxton, Larry Barwacz, Duane Oberquel, Dave Hedrick 116 Closest to the Pin #2 (1 shot) Jerry Davis #13 (1 shot) Steve Maciel November 23, 2016 #8 (1 shot) Daryl Jones #16 (1 shot) Bob Lopes LOS LAGOS -- 2 BEST BALL 1 st Place Jimmie Birlew, Bob Lopes, Roger Hughes, Michael Prinvale nd Place Bill Croxton, Jack Weber, Duane Oberquell (BD), Peter Morrone 113 Tie Charles Nieto, Ray Gilcrest, Steve Wright, Dave Signorotti th Place Dave Brown, Pat Quest, Mel Bates, Bill Ries 115 Tie Jim Light, Dave Anderson, Jon Goldsworthy, Steve Marciel 115 Tie Peter Morrone, Jeri Hickman (BD), Bob Lopes (BD), Earl Schmieding 115 Closest to the Pin #3 (1 shot) Ken Rose #7 (1 shot) Peter Morrone #5 (1 shot) Jack Weber #16 (1 shot) Jimmie Birlew HOLE IN ONE! November 30, 2016 MONTEREY PINES -- 2 BEST BALL 1 st Place Bill Croxton, Larry Barwacz, Jack Weber, Duane Oberquell nd Place Terry Drobny, Bob Lopes, Jon Goldsworthy, Pat Brennan (BD) 117 Tie Daryl Jones, Henry Melin, Dave Lemery, Pat Brennan 117 Tie Roger Danielson, Peter Morrone, Paul Piligian, Jeri Hickman th Place Dave Brown, Pat Quast, Mel Bates, Bill Ries 118 Closest to the Pin #3 (1 shot) Pat Brennan #8 (1 shot) Blaine Bowman #7 (1 shot) Dave Lemery #11 (1 shot) Charles Nieto SIR Westgate Branch 125 DECEMBER 2016 Page 3

4 THANK YOU TO NOVEMBER SPEAKER HOLIDAY PARTY John Armenia, left, director and founder of the Honor Flight Bay Area Foundation, is presented with a commemorative SIR Branch 125 mug by Jerry Oliver following his presentation at the November Luncheon. Honor Flight Network is a nonprofit organization that transports veterans to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to veterans of World War II and other veterans who may be terminally ill. TRAVEL NEWS The SIR Area 5 & 20 Coordinated Travel Bulletin is issued monthly. To be on the mailing list for this Bulletin ( ed unless you request a hard copy) call Bob Shields at Detailed brochures on individual trips are available at the monthly luncheon. Nine trips have been completed in 2016 so far, with two more scheduled for this year, plus 11 in 2017 and three in The El Dorado Reno trip has been cancelled. "Norman Rockwell's New England" and "Florida Sunrise Trail" 2017 tours will be presented at Mike Console's House on Jan. 17, 1 p.m. at 3527 Parkland Ave, San Jose. Call Mike at to RSVP and get directions. NEW BROCHURE: Ashland, Oregon & The Oregon Shakespeare Festival" is scheduled for Aug , The five-day tour includes three plays, a backstage tour of the theater, shopping in Ashland, Jacksonville, the Belle Fiore Winery, Harry & David Country Village, wine tasting in Napa. Bill Rodman Happy Travels, Alan Patmore NON-RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE: All tours and other activities arranged for Sons in Retirement Inc. through its Branches and committees are for the convenience and pleasure of members and guests who desire to participate. However, 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 and other activities. Members and their guests participate at their own risk, and should not expect to hold Sons in Retirement Inc. or any of its Branches responsible in any way. It s not too late to attend the annual SIR Christmas Party scheduled Dec. 20 at the Three Flames Restaurant. The cost is $35 per ticket and includes lunch (steak, chicken or salmon), music, fabulous door prizes, wine, candy canes and more. Don Johnson is taking luncheon orders. Checks need to be received no later than 4 p.m. on Dec. 15, along with a note specifying meal preference and table seating. IN MEMORIUM: BILL AVERY One of our members, Bill Avery, passed away last week. Bill was 82 years old and was married to his wife Doris for 62 years. He was a member of our SIR Branch for 10 years and volunteered for several activities. He was a member of our golf committee for 5 years where he distributed score results and prizes for our weekly tournaments. He volunteered for the Christmas committee and was Master of Ceremonies. An important position is the branch chaplain who prepares and gives the invocation at each monthly luncheon. Bill always had something new to say and also reminded us of how lucky we are to be SIRs and be Americans. He was our chaplain for three years. He also enjoyed golfing and bocce. His funeral will be held Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3:30 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Saratoga Ave, Saratoga. His wife, Doris, has requested that no flowers be sent but if you want to make a donation she prefers a donation in Bill s name be made to the church. LOOKING FOR PROGRAM IDEAS We are looking for someone who is interested in helping find informative, interesting speakers for our monthly meeting. There is a committee to help you and a lot of information on speakers used by other SIR branches. The need is for a person with organizational skills who will lead the committee and bring your ideas to the board for approval. If you would like step up to help with this interesting job or just get more information, contact Grant Beech at Thank you for your consideration. SIR Westgate Branch DECEMBER 2016 Page 4

5 FALL GOLF TRIP On October 4-6, 28 SIR Branch 125 members spent three days in the Sierra foothills playing golf, eating, and having a great time. We played Saddle Creek in Copperopolis and Greenhorn Creek in Angles Camp. The group stayed at the WorldMark condos in Angles Camp and had its evening meals in the Greenhorn Creek restaurant. Both the meals and accommodations were at their usual high standard. On Tuesday, playing the Saddle Creek course in a two best ball format, Jon Goldsworthy and Jerry Davis shot 85 to share the best low gross scores. Gene Plevyak had the best low net with a score of 65. Bill Croxton came in second with a net score of 68. On Wednesday, playing the Greenhorn Creek course, Steve Pinn scored a 90 to win the best low gross award and Larry Barwacz scored a 69 to win the best low net prize. That evening, Larry Peck gave out the awards for best score for the two days combined. Roger Danielson won the award and $50 for having the lowest combined net score. On Thursday, the group played the Greenhorn Creek course in a scramble format. Team 6, consisting of Steve Pinn, Cliff Yamaoka, Bill Wittemore, and Gene Plevyak won the tournament with a score of 69, three under par. Team 5 consisting of Ken Rose, Dave Brown, Bill Croxton, and Kevin Kavanaugh came in second with a score of 70, two under par. The planning and organization of the semi-annual trip was a joint effort. Working to make the trip a success were Neal Atchinson, Larry Peck, Pat Doran, Daryl Jones, Bob Norbutas, and Jerry Davis. In addition, other members pitched in to help where needed. SIR members make this trip twice a year, spring and fall. The spring trip is usually the last week of April or the first week of May. The fall trip is the last week of September or the first week of October. If you are interested in making either or both of these trips plan ahead and keep those dates open. Jerry Davis, Golf Trip Reporter SIR Westgate Branch DECEMBER 2016 Page 5