NEXT MEETING (1st Friday) – December 2, 2016 Branch Executive Committee Meeting - 10:45 Regular Meetings 1st Thursday of the Month Happy Hour – 11:00 Rancho Cordova Elks Lodge (SHOWN ABOVE) General Meeting – 11:45 11440 Elks Circle Luncheon – 12:00 Rancho Cordova 916-635-8038

Big Sir Little Sir

Hartley Hermansen Tom Beigel 635-1850 635-8399

Secretary Asst. Secretary Treasurer Asst. Treasurer Ed Spellacy John Spisak Larry Mustain Art Tourtillott 941-1726 366-6699 635-5674 635-6148

December 2016

ovember 2013

NEWS BULLETIN

Branch 112

ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2016

See What Matters to you

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Doug Evans Len Honeycutt Mel Buzzard 363-9112 362-5170 635-6129 Seth Hertzig Jeff Jackson Jerry Centabar 996-9605 393-5644 962-7252

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

December 2016 “Dredgers”

Membership Memo – Branch 112

Active: 87 Inactive: 11

BIG SIR’S COMMENTS

Branch 112 is going on a journey of discovery with this

month’s Ladies’ Day luncheon at the Red Hawk Casino.

Hope you’ve already made your plans to be there.

What’s in store for you is your choice of great menu items at the “Waterfall

Buffet”…your choice…you pick what you want as many times as you want (in true

buffet style).

The Branch luncheon will begin at approximately noon. You are asked to arrive no

later than 11:30 at the entrance to the buffet. You’ll be directed from there to the

room which has been reserved for the gathering.

If you’re not familiar with Red Hawk, here’s a brief set of directions to get you to

the casino and to the “Waterfall Buffet”. Take US-50 East to the Red Hawk exit

(exit 40) and follow the signs to the parking garage. Take the elevator to the casino;

go through the casino to the stairs which take you down to the buffet entrance.

There will be a Branch representative to give you the directions to the room

reserved for the luncheon. Remember to take your luncheon tickets…if you forget

them the casino staff may not allow you through to the room.

We will collect those tickets before the luncheon begins. The success of this

adventure depends as much on you as it does on the Branch committee that worked

so hard to set it up and make sure that a good time is had by all.

One quick note…Branch 112 cannot and will not be held accountable for your visits

to the slot machines or casino tables during this Ladies’ Day event. See you there.

By the way, hope you have a joyful Thanksgiving and see you next year.

Hartley Hermansen

ANNIVERSARY

Uati & Elizabeth Saufoa December 3, 1987

Joe & Yvonne Lucsky December 6, 1959

John & Yaeko Ruprecht December 20, 1972

Gene & Arlene Saeltzer December 22,1962

Bob & Mary Jett December 28, 2008

Richard & Joan Biela December 28, 1991

Paul & Marie Gomez December 29,1979

Bill & Marie Gomez December 29, 1962

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Bob Wurtzer December 3, 1941

Hartley Hermansen December 6, 1938

Ron Johnson December 10, 1945

Art Tourtillott December 11, 1947

Art Hartwell December 11, 1931

Bob Jett December 12, 1950

Jesse McKinley December 13, 1936

Bob Schall December 28, 1948

LITTLE SIR’S COMMENTS

I feel confident that I am not the only one in our branch who is wondering, "Where

the hell did the year go?" No I'm not ready for Christmas! Thank God we're

celebrating Thanksgiving at my son's house this year. All I have to do is show up

and eat. Come to think of it, that's pretty much what the Dredgers will do to end this

year--show up at Red Hawk on December 2 and eat! To all the Sirs of Branch 112, I

wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. Look forward to seeing many of you on

December 2.

Tom Beigel 916-212-4694 (cell)

EDITOR NOTES

John Spisak

Submit your entries for next Bulletin: by 20th of this Month

Email me at spisak@pacbell.net

BOWLING REPORT

November is a big month for some bowlers and just

having Turkey at Thanksgiving for others . Bowling 600 is

better than Turkey for some.

November 9th

we started our count down to Thanksgiving. Only 3 600's an 3 -200s.

Mike Hale tops with 244= 639/ Jim Rice next 232=632 and Lee Marshall 256=622

200's Joe Chabot 227 / Art Tourtillott 216 / Frank Campa 200,212 no 600.

November 16 one 700 an one 600/ Art Tourtillott bowling one of the top teams

took advantage of bad luck from the other team and leading his team to 3 points Art

games 249, 268= 721 for top bowler so far this month . Cal Suan next 228 =605 . we

will wait and see what Cal does next week..

The only 200 Jim Rice 204 . I enjoyed watching Art outstanding Performance. No

news from the last two Tournament Next tournament won’t be until January 2017.

Happy Thanksgiving an enjoy the day at Red Hawk to all of Br 112. Thanks to all

the new Bowlers who come out to help the league. .

Benny Benson

Treasurer’s Report

SIRS Monthly Cash Report

Beginning Nov 3, 2016

Beginning Balance $2,542.03

Receipts $833.00

Ladies Day $684.00

Deposit $1,517.00

Sub Total $4,059.03

Disbursements $710.00

Ending Balance $3,349.03

Larry Mustain

ACTIVITY REPORT

This year I am planning on a RiverCats Night game. The BEC has approved a night

game in June. That would be Thursday June 8, 2017 at 7:05 pm. Cost is $19.00 per

ticket (same as last year).

I am reserving 20 tickets in Section 117, rows 29,28,27. The "Cats" will be playing

the Fresno "Grizzlies". The Grizzlies is the farm team of the Houston Astros! More

info to come.

SIR Mel Buzzard is sponsoring a Walking Club in Gold River. He

will keep computerized records of times and distance for each

walker. This is open to SIRs and spouses, so put on a good pair of

shoes and give Mel a call at (916) 635-6129 to get started. This is one

of the best ways to improve your health and walking with friends is

great motivation!

Branch 150 SIR Justus Peterson is looking for men

and spouses for his "Card Day." His group meets on

the third Monday of each month at IHOP restaurant at

Sunrise and Coloma at 10:00 am. Games include

Bridge, Pinochle, and Cribbage. Beginners are welcome...so if you want to learn in a

supportive environment, this is the place and the cost is free ! Call Justus at (916)

635-4118. Incidentally, Justus used to bowl with branch 112 back in the day when

Rancho had a bowling alley (small world !! ).

It has been suggested that our branch sponsor a shooting activity at the

Cordova Shooting Range on White Rock Road. If you are interested in

hand gun or rifle shooting give me a call. Men interested

would need to work out days and times. Cost at the range is $17.00 for

rifle or handgun. Call me at (916) 363-9112 or my

email iflyvic@aol.com if interested.

Doug Evans

GOLF REPORT

SIR Branch 112 Golf news for December

No Golf schedule for December.

If you have any questions contact (Seth Hertzig at 916- 996-9605) or Bob Cash at

919- 635-7893.

Seth Hertzig

FISHING REPORT

Wheel / Reels Fishing Schedule for 2016

Information Contact:

Walt Hodnett

(916) 922-4197

WHEEL / REELS meet 4th Monday each month @ 07:30, Coco’s Family

Restaurant, Citrus Heights. Our next meeting will be on January 23, 2017.

Fishing location TBD at 4th

Monday meeting (Coco’s Restaurant).

No Fishing scheduled for December

Walt Hodnett

Month F ish Here or Here or Here

ABSENTEE CALL-IN

.We had 26 members that did not attend the November luncheon. 8 of

those members CALLED IN stating they could not attend.

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If you are unable to attend our regular luncheon meeting, call me in

advance at 635-8891 or send me an email to

redsoxrich1939@gmail.com Call in early is OK Rich Biela

Stay Positive

As you grow older you’ve got to stay positive. For example, the other day I

fell down the stairs… instead of getting upset I just thought, “ WOW,

that’s the fastest I’ve moved in years”

Jesus is watching you

Late one night, a burglar broke into a house he thought was empty. He

tiptoed through the living room but suddenly he froze in his tracks when he

heard a loud voice say: "Jesus is watching you!"

Silence returned to the house, so the burglar crept forward again. "Jesus is

watching you," the voice boomed again. The burglar stopped dead again.

He was frightened. Frantically, he looked all around. In a dark corner, he

spotted a bird cage and in the cage was a parrot. He asked the parrot:

"Was that you who said Jesus is watching me?" "Yes," said the parrot. The

burglar breathed a sigh of relief and asked the parrot: "What's your name?"

"Clarence," said the bird.

"That's a dumb name for a parrot," sneered the burglar. "What idiot named

you Clarence?" The parrot said, "The same idiot who named the Doberman

Jesus."

“SPELLACY SPOTLIGHT” In the “Spotlight”, I will do a brief interview with one of our members each month to be

published in our Newsletter. The purpose of this venture is to help us all to get to know each

other better. If you’d like to be in the “Spotlight”, please advise me. My first interview is with

Board Director Mel Buzzard, Sir #081.

Ed: Good morning, Mel. Can you tell us where you’re from?

Mel

Ed: I heard that you had some kind of connection to the great golfer, Sam Snead. What’s the

story?

Mel: My Dad was a good friend of Sam, and I had a chance to caddie for “Slammin’ Sammy” at

the famous Homestead Golf Course. Sam 3-putted one hole, and got so mad that he bent his

putter over his knee. On the next green, he bent it back and went on to shoot a 68! He and Ben

Hogan were the best golfers in the world at that time.

Ed: I know that you had a very distinguished USAF career. What were your favorite and least

favorite assignments?

Mel: Our family favorite was Norvenich Radar Site near Cologne, Germany, where we spent 4

years. My least favorite was Grand Forks, North Dakota- too cold!

Ed: I know that you are very involved in activities that support our veterans. Can you tell us

about that?

Mel: I am very driven to give back and help others in need. I taught JROTC in local high

schools, and was employed at the VA Hospital Hospital at Mather, where I worked with surgery

patients. I spend a lot of time at the VA with young vets who are experiencing PTSD symptoms,

and I was the Commander of VFW Post 10125 for 2015-2016. I am also active in the Knights of

Columbus at St. Mel’s Church.

Ed: You are the top recruiter in our Sirs Branch 112. What’s your secret?

Mel: Just ask him! Our “Big Sir” Hartley wanted us to reach a 100 Active Member total by the

end of the year, and I’m doing my best to reach that goal. I enjoy meeting people and I’m

enthusiastic about our Branch, so I put my “salesman” abilities to work, and the results are more

new members. I’m also starting up a “Walking Club” for the Branch.

Ed: Last question: If you could have a gift of a box seat for the 7th

game of a World Series or a

ticket to the final round of a Masters’ tourney in Augusta GA, which would you choose?

Mel: I would take the box seat, because at the Masters, you’re supposed to stay at one location

and not move around the course. I might add, playing golf is another passion of mine. I want to

get a hole in one!

Ed: Thanks, Mel, for a very interesting interview.

We had 61 members and Guests in

attendance at the November

Luncheon with 44 meals given out.

December Luncheon (Ladies

Day) will be at the Red Hawk

Casino.

(Please be there by 11:30 with

your ticket in hand)

Don’t have your ticket yet??

Call Larry Mustain at 635-5674

REMINDER: Our Next luncheon for 2016 will be on

the 1st Friday December 2nd

. (Ladies Day)

Art Tourtillott

LUNCHEON MENU SIRS BRANCH 112 (1

st Thursday / Monthly at 12 Noon)

January – December 2017

Jan.(5) Tri Tip, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, *

Feb.(2) Chicken Cordon-Bleu, Rice

Pilaf, Veg. *

Mar.(2) Corned Beef & Cabbage *

Apr.(6) Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Green

Beans *

May (5) Friday- (Ladies’ Day) – No Luncheon

Jun (1)–Spaghetti with Meatballs, Veg., Garlic Bread *

Jul.(6) Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, Green Beans *

Aug.(3) Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Veg. *

Sep. (7)Pot Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions *

Oct.(5) Lasagna W/Meat Sauce, Veg. *

Nov.(2) Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes,

Veg. *

Dec. (1) Friday (Ladies’ Day) – No Luncheon

Salad Bar available at all luncheons *

Lunches include Rolls and Butter, Desert, and Coffee (regular / Decaf)

Dredger Branch 112 Staff Members

OFFICERS

Big Sir Hartley Hermansen 635-1850

Little SIR Tom Beigel 635-8399

Treasurer Larry Mustain 635-5674 Assist. Treasurer Art Tourtillott 635-6148

Secretary Ed Spellacy 941-1726

Assist. Secretary John Spisak 366-6699

DIRECTORS

Director Doug Evans 363-9112

Director Len Honeycutt 362-5170

Director Mel Buzzard 635-6129

Director Seth Hertzig 996-9605

Director Jeff Jackson 393-5644

Director Jerry Centabar 962-7252

STATE OFFICERS

State President Rich Dettmer 916-371-1978 Region 3 Director Jimmy Johnson 916-961-8092

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

Absent call-in Rich Biela 635-8891

Audit: Redsoxrich1939@gmail.com John Spisak 366-6699

Bowling: Benny Benson 383-0179

Bulletin: John Spisak 366-6699

Chaplain: Joe Halterman 638-0426

Golf: Seth Hertzig 996-9605

Assist. Golf: Bob Cash 635-7893

Handicapper: Seth Hertzig 996-9605

Greeters: Jesse McKinley 416-8226

Bill Livesay 201-6157

Historian: Open Lunch call in Art Tourtillott 635-6148

art.tourtillott@comcast.net

Membership Jerry Centabar 962-7252 Assist. Membership Larry Mustain 635-5674 Summer Events Doug Evans 363-9112

Property: OPEN Recruiter: OPEN Sunshine: Jeff Jackson 393-5644

Wheels/Reels Walt Hodnett 922-4197

Webmaster: John Spisak 366-6699

NON RESPONSIBILITY DECLARATION: All activities arranged for or by, or sponsored by, Sons In Retirement, Incorporated, and

its Branches, are for the convenience and pleasure of the members and their guests who desire to participate. Sons In Retirement,

Incorporated, and its Branches do not assume any responsibility for the well being or safety of the participants or their property, in any

matters pertaining to said activities. (Rule 345).

PAYMENT FOR TRIPS AND TOURS: Checks, money orders or credit cards for Travel for one day or less (no overnight), where a

bus/busses is/are used as the primary means of transportation, may be made payable to the Branch sponsoring the event. All other checks,

money orders or credit cards for travel must be made payable to the travel agency. (Rule 420 & 421).

ATTENDANCE: Members are obligated to attend all regular luncheon meetings unless prevented by illness or absence from the Branch

locale. (Rule 60). REQUIRED

ATTENDANCE – A member who misses three (3) consecutive meetings without notifying the Branch Attendance Committee giving a

valid reason, or who attends less than half of the regular meetings within the last twelve (12) consecutive month period,

may be notified, by letter, of the pending termination of his membership in SIR. (Rule 100 & 107).