July 2015 newsletter

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF Mt. HAMILTON SIR BRANCH 38
MT. HAMILTON OBSERVER
JULY 2015
PAT MISENER, Director, Region 7
RENE A. PADILLA, Governor, Area 20
DON LINGOFELTER, Big SIR, Branch 38
http://branch38.sirinc2.org/
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This Month’s Board Meeting: July 21st, 2015 10:00 AM Open to all members at The Villages Clubhouse.
12:00 Noon Lunch-Announcements-New Member Introduction-Program Speaker
Is One of Our SIR Ill? If you know of a fellow SIR who is ill, has passed away, or whose wife is ill, or has passed away; please let our
Sunshine Chairman, Gary Hill by calling or emailing, Gary Hill, at 408-274-8086 or (email: [email protected]).
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND A MEETING, CALL
Chet Purcell 238-6488 or Jim McLeod 270-7659 or
Email [email protected]
Word from Big SIR
This month we were treated to a wonderful presentation by Mike Boulland, a docent with the Almaden Quick Silver Mines.
Mike told us about a settlement that grew in a rocky, wooded canyon south of San Jose near the oldest and richest quicksilver
(mercury) mine in California, which became known as New Almaden. Discovered in 1845, its quicksilver payload was not only
crucial for gold and silver processing, but for munitions production as well. The mines are now closed, but the mansion, known
as Casa Grande, still stands and is open to visitors. Mike’s presentation was one of our more interesting, and, in fact on Monday July 13th you all have an opportunity to visit this wonderful place. If you haven’t signed up yet, I strongly recommend you do
so. The cost for the tour is $15, and it is suggested that you bring a lunch, as there is no place to purchase one. Please contact
Bud Burkett or Rajeev Singh for all the details.
Our July luncheon meeting will feature Houssein Ashkotrad, Manager, of the Recycled Water & Desalination for the Santa
Clara Valley Water District. He will talk on Santa Clara County’s integrated water resources & potential for a desalination plant
in our area. Considering California’s current drought situation, this promises to be a very timely and interesting presentation.
One last thought, on August 24th, we are having the SIR’s golf tournament here at the Villages. It would be great if we could
have a strong turn out from our branch for this event. I know Branch 114 will also be working on their members to support this
tournament. There will be more information to come, but please mark this on your calendars and let’s have a strong showing.
June Attendance
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
Active: 139
Inactive: 25
Total Membership: 164
New Members: 0
Visitors: 5
Lunch Attendance: 69
Members Present: 63
Guests: 1
August 24th SIR Golf Tournament at
The Villages 1:00 Shotgun. Signup
Sheet at Lunch meeting.
September 18th Annual Picnic at
the Gazebo 11:30 AM Spouse/
Partner Invited
From the Sunshine Chair:
SIR keep Jerry Jones and his wife, Nancy,
in your prayers. They are having some
serious health issues.
“If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will
stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.” Samuel Adams
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JULY MENU
Grilled Petrale Sole Dor’e with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables. Caesar Salad and assorted
rolls, coffee or tea.
Alternatives: Cobb Salad, boneless chicken breast, vegetarian plate. You may order alternate within 7 days prior to the meeting date by e-mailing Albert Salcedo at [email protected]. He will confirm the order by e-mail.
Lunch charge $19.25 inclusive of tax and tip. If you fail to notify the Attendance Committee
of your absence, you may be charged for the lunch.
SIR 38 Luncheon in The Villages Clubhouse, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 presents:
Hossein Ashkotrad, Manager of the Recycled Water Unit at Santa Clara Water District
Speaking on
“Integrated Water Resources … Where we Stand on Water Conservation”.
Hossein has been at the District for almost 15 years, and
during these years he has beenresponsible for recycled
water, water conservation and water supply planning.
Hossein earned his Ph.D. in Soil and Water Science from
the University of California, Davis,and has a M.S. in Irrigation System Design, and a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering. He has published a scientific book and several technical papers on water management. Hossein has the
background to answer all our detailed questions about
water conservation. He appreciates the importance of
water for our region and has an understanding of the
modern history of the growth of Santa Clara Valley and
the role water has contributed in response to that
growth.
Our area is known in the last century as the Valley of
Hearts Delights due to the abundance of orchards and
farming throughout the valley. The valley was severely
challenged in the 1920’s due to the multiyear drought of
the time and land surface subsidence caused by over
pumping.
What better time to find out what SCWD is doing, planning to do, and how it will affect The Villagers / SIR.
Join us to hear (as Paul Harvey, famous Radio Broadcaster once said) …... “The rest of the story!”
Do not miss this informative SIR 38 Luncheon!
Time: Members: 11 am Fellowship, 12 Noon Lunch,
Speaker program starts at 12: 45 pm
Meeting at: The Clubhouse Fairway
Room / Green canopy.
Non-Members are welcome to sit in on the
presentation
Non-members should arrive about 12:30 to be
seated, and might consider dining
at the Bistro or Clubhouse before the presentation.
Bud Burkett 408-223-0785
Don Lingofelter present s
Mike Boulland, Docent
Quick Silver Mines
With Certificate of
Appreciation for June
Presentation.
SIR 38 Future Speaker listing as of May 17,
2015
October 20, 2015: Craig Harwood, Author, will
talk about the history of the Montgomery Glider Plane whose historic flight took place in the
August 18, 2015: Richard Holmboe, a Docent,
hills adjacent to The Villages Golf & Country
will talk about the Pigeon Point Lighthouse and
Club.
planned tour SIR 38 Members can participate
in. Be ready to sign up during the Luncheon.
November 17, 2015: Open
Well is Living Well”. Specific speaker TBA. Subject: What is new in hearing testing and technology.
Free Audio testing coordinated with the Villages’ VMA at Cribari Center is being worked on
for a later date. Sign up at the January meeting.
September 15, 2015: Our annual BBQ Event at December 15, 2015: Open
the Gazebo: Be sure to mark your calendar and
January 19, 2015: Hear Well Audio “Hearing
sign up for the fun filled September 15th Event.
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Bocce News
GOLF NEWS
Jim Burgard, Bocce Chair, announced the SIR
38 Bocce Team.
This months SIR golf event is at Seascape, Aptos July 20th. Tee times
start at 11 AM and the format is 4 man 2 best ball. Cost is $50.00 and
includes golf, cart and prize fund. Sign up in the Posting Room ASAP
as space is limited.
Future events:
August 24th The Villages, Sign up ASAP
September 28th Pacific Grove, October 26th Coyote Creek,
November 23rd Spring Valley
Additional information is available in the Posting Room.
Gary Hill, Doug McLendon, Steve Gilbert, Bill
Rodman, Art Fried, Bill Price, Mark Lutvak,
Nick Lickwar, George Southland, Mike Falarski.
If you have an interest being apart of the
SIR 38 Bocce program contact Jim at:
Jim Burgard, [email protected],
Phone: 408-313-9696
Birthdays for July
“I’m sorry Nick Faldo couldn’t be here is week. He is attending the birth of his next wife.”
Dave Feherty, CBS Golf Announcer
Jim Krenek and his
wife Madeline moved
to Village Olivas about 4
months ago from the
"Redwoods country" up
in Sea Ranch and are
busy meeting new neighbors and friends
on Grape Wagon Circle. Jim retired after a
long career with Peterson Publishing Company where he "met deadlines every day
as Vice President of Manufacturing. You
may be familiar with some of his magazines such as: Hot Rod, Motor Trend, Guns
& Ammo, etc. along with magazines on
Travel, Education and hundreds of other
speciality products. Talk to Jim if you want
to learn something about anything!!! He
has a magazine about it.
Jim was born and reared in the Chicago
area and still roots for the Bears
and "Cubbies." He earned his Bachelor
degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, (RIT), where he majored in Graphic Arts. Like many of us, he was drafted
and served in the US Army, and was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri. He was trained and served as a Engineering Specialist in land mine removal--and obviously---very successful!!!!
Madeline is a retired nurse and they have
3 children and 9 grandkids. Of course
their dog,"Rolo" is the boss in the house.
He is a "Havanese". a popular breed from
Cuba.
Take a moment & say hello to Jim at our
next meeting. Jim's sponsor is Bud
Burkett.
Tom Stocky - July 1
Doug McLendon - July 2
Joe Urrutia - July 3
Rajeev Singh - July 3
John Paquette - July 6
Jim Burke - July 6
Charlie Lewis - July 9
J P Wood - July 11
Karl Reid - July 14
Harvey Slater - July 14
Ron Boyles - July 21
Gary Hill - July 23
J B Hill - July 25
Ralph Romero - July 27
Jac Fitzenz - July 27
Andy Pastrikas - July 28
Steve Mori - July 28
Jim Cramer - July 29
Barry Sardis - July 30
$100 WINNER
BILL RODMAN
WINS JUNE CASH BONANZA
You too can be a winner! Just sponsor a new member and put your name on a ping pong
ball for the next drawing in September. A future drawing will also be held in December. Join Chet Purcell, Mohan Aiyagari, Steve Mori, Richard Warren and Bud Burkett who
are currently eligible to win. So---"GET ON THE BALL"--- Help our club grow----bring a
guest for a free lunch on July 21 and sign up a new member.
Confused about how to use
SIR - SIR, Inc - SIR’s - Sir - Sirs - Sir’s -or Sirs’
...many of us are and here are some tips.
SIR stands for Sons In Retirement.
if you want to use the corporate title,
use SIR, Inc. or Sons In Retirement, Inc.
Common Mistakes:
SIR is never plural—never write or say SIRS
SIR is always capitalized
There are no periods between letters.
The possessive of SIR is SIR’s
Examples:
John is a member of SIR– not SIRS
SIR’S annual meeting is held in August - possessive
Sir John Jones is a member of SIR - singular
Many Sirs attended a SIR luncheon—Plural
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SIR 38 COMMITTEES AND ACTIVITIES
Attendance
Chet Purcell, Jim Mcleod
Auditor
Jerry Block
Birthdays
Lee Leonard
Bocce
Jim Burgard
E-Mail Comtact
Nick Yannacone
Food & Beverage
Doug Canepa
Golf
Jerry Jones, Tom Stocky (Assistant)
Greeters
Bill Beardsley, John Bogdanoff,
Doug Mclendon
Historian
Vacant
Invocation & Pledge
Ed Cavanaugh
Lunch Tickets
Larry Mattman
Membership
Burt Snitz
Newsletter
Richard Warren
Newsletter Distribution
Dennis Zeri (Lead), Bill
Beardsley, Ed Forman, Art Fried,
Bob Mortola, Bob Seeba
Nominating
Mohan Aiyaargari, Chmn & Directors
Photographer
Eric Stusnick
Program Chair
Bud Burkett, Rajeev Singh
Recruiting
Jerry McQuiddy
Roster
Richard Naftzger, Nick
Yannacone
Song Leader
Gary Hill
Transporter
Andy Henriques, Jim Burke
Travel
Bill Rodman, Hank Clark
Bud Burkett, Gary Hill, Mohan
Aiyargari
Webmaster
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Bill Rodman
Sunshine
Valentine Party/Picnic
2015 OFFICERS AND DIECTORS
Big SIR: Don Lingofelter
Little SIR: Richard Warren
Secretary: Joe Henry
Treasurer: Steve Gilbert
Asst. Treasurer: Ken Begley
Directors:
Mohan Aiyargari, Gary Hill, Guy Watson, Jim Gallagher, George Southland, Barry Frank
Hon. Life Members
Bill Beardsley, Richard Naftzger, Bill Rodman, Joe
Henry
Nick Yannacone
HELP
Have you moved?
Changed your e-mail address?
New Telephone Number?
Let us know so we don’t get wrong in the member
database.
Next Board Meeting: May 19 , 2015 in The Villages Clubhouse
SIR State President
Bob Hairston
(707)252-0252
E:mail: [email protected]
Region 7 Director
Pat Misener
(408)274-0677
E-mail: [email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Richard Warren, 5111 Cribari Pl, S.J. CA. 95135
Area 20 Governor
Rene Padilla
(408) 337-1412
E-mail: [email protected]
FIRST CLASS
Moving??? Please send address change to Burt Snitz 8871 Wine Vally Circle or call (408) 274-0895
Non—responsibility Clause: All tours and other activities arranged for an by Sons in Retirement, Inc and its branches are for the convenience and pleasure of the members and their
guests who desire to participate. Sons in Retirement do not assume responsibility for the well being or safety of the participants or their property an any matters pertaining to said
tours, trips or other activities
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