SIR WESTGATE BRANCH 125

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1 SIR WESTGATE BRANCH 125 MAY 2010 A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR RETIRED MEN Devoted to the Promotion of Independence and Dignity of Retirement. 3rd Tuesday of each month Three Flames Restaurant 1547 Meridian Ave., San Jose, CA Executive Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour 11:00 a.m. - Lunch at noon Big SIR Message With many SIR branches experiencing a drop-off in attendance and membership; Branch 125 continues to maintain a strong membership base. We can attribute much of this to active participation by our committee members in providing the many sport and social activities that encourage member participation. Strong programs encourage active participation. Thanks to these members for allowing us to continue to attract new members and maintain a strong healthy club for our enjoyment. Sam Zullo, Big SIR May Speaker Bill McPeak is a consummate hobbyist. He will talk about where he is from, where he s been, and the hobbies that he has taken on during his life. His many hobbies include: Violin making and learning to play the violin Soap making Wood carving Gourd growing and decorating Crocheting Gold mining (he owns a golf mine in northern Idaho) Travel to about 20 countries Mink ranching Astronomy Treasure hunting Clock making Bread baking Wine making Handyman business owner State President Buck Kendrick Reg. 7 Director Richard Kabanek Area 5 Governor Ray Lubow BRANCH OFFICERS Big SIR Sam Zullo Little SIR Lou Bottini Secretary Charlie Hanson Assist Sec Paul Piligian Treasurer Daryl Jones Assist Treas. John Figini BRANCH DIRECTORS: Chuck Waggoner John Feemster Pat Brennan Bob Norbutas Jim Silver Jerry Oliver BULLETIN CREDITS Editor & Layout Dave Grant Database Chuck Waggoner Asst. Database Ed Metevia Photography Jerry Oliver, Don Reams Ed Metevia Associate Jim Silver George Watson New Member Inducted John (Randy) Trimble was inducted into SIRS at last month s meeting. Randy is shown below with his sponsor, Jerry Sanders. Bill will display, for those interested, samples of the following hobbies: Astronomy, soap, gold mining, leather, decorated gourds, clock making, crocheting, and wine making.

2 Bowling With only three weeks remaining in the season the Alvaro/Madayag Team is in 2 nd place, Lou Tarnay s Team is in 7th th place, and the Jansen/ Waggoner/Harris Team is in 11 th place. Season totals so far: Lou Tarnay: twenty-nine 200 games and ten 600 series Chuck Waggoner: twelve 200 games and two 600 series Rich Madayag: three 200 games Bill Jansen: two 200 games Vic Harris: two 200 games Vic Harris, Bowling Chairman April Birthday Drawing Winner Chung Song was the lucky winner of last month s birthday drawing. He s shown here receiving a check for his free lunch from Big SIR Sam Zullo. New Members Wanted We are still striving to increase our membership. If you have a friend or neighbor that might be interested in joining, invite them to our next lunch meeting - we ll pay for their lunch. If you have any ideas for new activities that might interest our members, please contact one of our officers to have your idea considered. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Treasurer, Daryl Jones Apr-2010 BEGINNING BALANCE 2,342 GENERAL CUSTODIAL TOTAL RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS MONTHLY CHANGE ENDING BALANCE 2,281 MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE 181 INACTIVE 14 WAIT LIST LAST MEETING MEMBERS 123 GUESTS 3 VISITORS 1 TOTAL 127 May Birthdays Fran Andreson 17 Peter Buzanski 20 Bob Goldman 10 Milt Howard 28 Gerry Maddams 01 Saul Miano 17 Bob Nelson 03 Wayne Stewart 05 Lou Tarnay 15 Doug Wood 28 Cliff Yamaoka 31 April Speaker Malcolm Fleschner writes a syndicated humor column called "Culture Shlock" that runs in the Palo Alto Daily News. He also provides commentaries for the Internet TV show The Young Turks. The subject of his talk was the future of newspapers in America. Malcolm receives award from Daryl Jones below. April Golfers of the month are (l-r): Ken Rose, Gene Plevyak, Jerry Davis, Ray Gilcrest and Larry Peck. SIR Westgate Branch 125 MAY 2010 Page 2

3 THE GOLF PAGE THE LEADERBOARD Presented By - Carl Vollersen & Bill Avery 7 April 2010 COYOTE CREEK/TOURNAMENT - 2 BEST BALL 1 st Place: Larry Peck, Neal Atchison, John Guarino, Jerry Sanders nd Place: Martin DeVries, Steve Jensen, Cliff Yamaoka, Chung Song rd Place: Paul Piligian, Tom Standifur, Earl Schmieding, Ed Metevia th Place: Charlie Hanson, Fred Hernandez, Rudy Lopez, Bob Ramirez 122 Closest to the Pin: #2 (1 Shot) Hi-Dong Chai #5 (1 Shot) Daryl Jones #7 (1 Shot) Carl Vollersen #14 (1 Shot) Rudy Birnel 14 April 2010 SPRING VALLEY - 2 BEST BALL 1 st Place: Daryl Jones, Gene Plevyak, Wayne Stewart, John Guarino nd Place: Larry Peck, Neal Atchison, Jerry Sanders, Pat Boudreau 121 (Tie) Bill Jansen, Ron Duval, Benton White, Ed Metevia 121 (Tie) Fran Andreson, Paul Piligian, Earl Schmieding, Gerry Maddams 121 Closest to the Pin: #4 (1 Shot) Larry Peck #11 (2 Shots) Chuck Waggoner #17 (2 Shots) Fred Hernandez #16 (2 Shots) Gerry Maddams (birdie) 21 April 2010 SUNNYVALE - 2 BEST BALL No foursomes completed their rounds due to rain. Closest to the Pin: #4 (1 Shot) Earl Schmieding #7 (1 Shot) John Guarino #13 (2 Shots) Ray Gilcrest #15 (2 Shots) No Entry 28 April 2010 RIDGEMARK/GABILAN - 2 BEST BALL 1 st Place: Bob Fraka, Bob Goldman, Roger Hughes, Dave Lemery (BD) nd Place: Roger Danielson, Peter Morrone, Ed Metevia, Carl Vollersen rd Place: Jerry Long, Doug Wood, Bob Ramirez, Fred Hernandez th Place: Dave Lemery, Ray Gilcrest, Dave Brown, Pat Doran 140 Closest to the Pin: #4 (1 Shot) Pat Doran #9 (2 Shots) Bob Fraka #12 (2 Shots) Bob Fraka #15 (2 Shots) Dave Brown SIRS Players of the Month APRIL Flight Name Hcp Index Score Date Presented By - Bob Norbutas Net Differential Over/Under Course "Par" A Gerry Maddams Apr -5 Spring Valley B Ken Rose Apr -5 Coyote Creek Tour C Fred Hernandez Apr -4 Coyote Creek Tour D Gene Plevyak Apr -10 Spring Valley E Larry Peck Apr -5 Spring valley SIR Westgate Branch 125 MAY 2010 Page 3

4 2010 Club Championship Match Play (Handicap Flight) SIR Westgate Branch 125 MAY 2010 Page 4

5 Upcoming Events 2010 SIR BRANCH 125 BARBECUE AT SANTA CLARA ELKS CLUB, JULY 20, 2010 Our annual barbecue will again be held at the Santa Clara Elks facility. This date is the third Tuesday of July, the regular day for our luncheons. The location is at 1680 Martin Avenue, in Santa Clara. The Elks have a marvelous outdoor barbecue facility and the tables are all under a roof. A number of Elk members are also members of Branch 125 and make it possible for us to use their facility. Prior to the barbecue, there will be a golf event at Blackberry Farm, in Cupertino. Saul Miano has organized this event and will be selling tickets for golf, separate from BBQ tickets. Wives, ladies, and guests are also invited to participate in golf. Tickets for the barbecue will be sold at both the May and June regular luncheons by Bob Shields, Ed Murphy and Ed Linn; the price is $20 per person. For this price, you will have generous servings of tri-tip steak, baked beans, cole slaw, Italian sausage, and sour dough bread, plus draft Michelob beer, white and red wines, soft drinks, and bottled water. A number of games will be organized by Chuck Roberts including bridge, cribbage, Montana Golf, and horseshoes if there is interest. We can always use the help of volunteers to set up tables, assist in serving, and help with clean-up of the facility before we leave. Just let me, Bob Rung, know that you will be there to help; set-up of tables will begin at 9:30 AM. Happy hour will begin at 11 AM and lunch will be served,cafeteria style, after the golfers arrive, usually by 12:30 PM There will be a surprise award ceremony as well. Remember to bring your tickets! Chefs are Gene Plevyak, John Figini, and John Feemster; Bob Shields will bring that marvelous Italian sausage from his favorite place in San Jose, to be served prior to lunch. Bob Rung, Barbecue Committee Chairman All SIR Day at the SF Giants Our day at the San Francisco Giants this year is Thursday, July 29, and our opponents will be the Florida Marlins. It is again a 12:45 PM start, and you can watch our State President, Buck Kendrick, throw out the first pitch. Ticket prices are: Lower Box $34 View Box $23 View Reserved $17 LF Bleachers $17 Chuck Roberts has already placed the ticket orders he took at our March luncheon so that we could again get good seats. If you missed this opportunity you may order on your own and hope for the best. Computer Club The Club interest is expanded to cover other devices as well as maintaining a forum for problem discussions on computer operations. We especially invite those having capabilities in computer software and hardware that are willing to help those less informed. Sharing your skills would be a great contribution. The Club meets at the Saratoga Senior Center, Allendale Ave. (near City offices) in Saratoga the Thursday after the regular meeting. We begin at 3:00 PM and go until about 5:00 PM. If you have a specific software program of interest, we would like to schedule a discussion in future meetings. Please your comments, suggestions, and especially interests to feemster@sbcglobal.net. SIR Westgate Branch 125 MAY 2010 Page 5

6 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. SIR WESTGATE BRANCH #125 FEBRUARY 2010 Dave Grant - Editor Heney Creek Pl. Cupertino, CA TRAVEL WITH SIR COMPLETED TRIPS THIS MONTH: "Hawaii" was attended by 14 participants on March 14 to 28 on the Princess Cruises ship with a round trip from Los Angeles. This included a 14 nights cruise with visits to the islands of Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai and Maui. The weather was good with many options of dinning and good food and entertainment. On the way back there is always a brief stop at Ensenada to include one foreign port. "Hooray For Hollywood was attended by 20 participants on March 15 to 19 with many tours of behind the scenes of the golden age of Hollywood. The tour included the Hollywood History Museum, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, a Magic Castle performance, Warner Brothers Studio and much more. Barbara Eden of TV and movie fame gave a talk to the tour group. NEW TRAVEL BROCHURES: "Fleet Week aboard the Jeremiah O'Brien Liberty Ship is scheduled for Sunday, October 10, This includes a tour of the ship and a great view of the Memorial Day air show and the Blue Angels flying over the bay. There will be live music and a hosted barbecue lunch. The Jeremiah is the only active Liberty ship operating in its original WW II configuration. "Beach Blanket Babylon" is scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in San Francisco. The show includes zany musical spoofs of pop culture with extravagant costumes and huge hats. After the show there will be dinner and wine at Capp's restaurant. Sign up early as this one always fills up fast. TOUR INFORMATION: "Kentucky Derby" scheduled for April 27 to May 2, 2010 was canceled. "Discover Tuscany" scheduled for June 24 to July 3, 2010 has been canceled. Through March we have completed 9 trips with 12 more scheduled for HAPPY TRAVELS Alan Patmore, Travel Chairman SIR Westgate Branch 125 MAY 2010 Page 6