Port Stockton Sayings Bulletin

The monthly bulletin of Port Stockton Branch 46 of Sons In

Retirement, a California non-profit corporation chartered July 23, 1974.

NEXT MEETING: PICNIC, JUNE 16, NOON, MICKE GROVE

BIG SIR GREETING

JUNE - 2016 June is a significant month for me and for our SIR

members as well. For me it is important because school

ends in Lodi Unified on June 3rd, opening the way for

two whole months when I will not be seeing students. I

will miss them but not the five-day a week grind. On

that same day my granddaughter graduates from Ripon

High School. Hopefully, I will not see her less but she

will be off to study in Chico and begin a life of her own

so I don’t know. The SIRS Picnic is in the middle of

June, Fathers’ Day is the 19th and the Missus and I will

begin a cruise to Alaska on the 3oth. Since I have never

been on a cruise (except one provided by the US Army),

I’m a bit excited. For our SIR members we have June 3

–National Doughnut Day; June 7-Election Day; June 14-

Flag Day; June 16-Our Picnic. I think that over the

years, most of us have paid homage to King Doughnut

(and not always on the Day) but it is extremely

important that we all participate in the next three

holidays-Election Day and Flag Day and Our Picnic.

Please vote, fly the flag and come to Our Picnic.

Speaking of Our Picnic, the membership of this club

never ceases to amaze me. Several members who had

key roles at last year’s picnic have other commitments

for June 16. Within minutes, we had volunteers to help

out-Thanks!! We’re expecting to have a great event and

if you have not yet signed up, come to Micke Grove in

the Mokelumne Area and join us! (After paying the

nominal fee of $17 per person of course). Another

mark of an outstanding club is its financial

responsibility. Folks, for the 4th month in a row we

have hit our goal of contributing at least $3.00 per

member to the Bucket Brigade. Twenty dollars ($17

meal and $3 for the Brigade) is not too much to pay for a

good meal, an excellent program and great

companionship. A third mark of an outstanding club is

its ability to adopt and adapt to change. Last meeting

the committee reports were given during the eating time-

the reports were heard, and I hope some of us will be

joining in these activities.

Finally, a vote of thanks to John Mendonca for taking

the helm of our Senior Awareness Day Project, to Ron

Korock, Pete LePisto, Lee Talbot, Dave Derksen, and

many others for the extras that they do to make the club

better. Thanks especially to Jack Lamberty and Bob

Stewart for keeping me on the straight and narrow. See

you on the 16!

Paul Wagner- Big Sir 2016

NEW IN THIS EDITION --May Birthdays & Anniversaries --Calendar with important dates & stuff --May Luncheon speakers --New member info --State Sir Happenings --New website information --Romeo 3 date and location --New Recruiting page: Read it, then call the nominating chairman.

OFFICIAL BRANCH 46 CALENDAR WITH IMPORTANT DATES JUNE 2016

June 4 Hug Your Cat Day – also Old Maid’s Day June 7 National Chocolate Ice Cream Day June 13 BEC Meeting June 14 Flag Day June 16 BRANCH 46 PICNIC June 19 Fathers Day June 20 Summer Solstice (Longest Day of Year} June 21 Last Day for Bulletin Input June 25 National Catfish Day

Miss a Meeting? When you know you will miss a luncheon

meeting, please give our Attendance

Chairman, Lee Talbott, a call (473-4159) or

send him an e-mail: wltal@aol.com

SIR BRIDGE Bridge starts at 9AM preceding the monthly

meeting. Please contact Dave Palmer to reserve a seat at a bridge table.

Dave Palmer Bridge Chairman 242-2093 or E-mail Dave at dpalmeretal@aol.com

Sunshine & Memorials:

Rich Mayo is our chairman for this committee. His phone number is 952-9177. Whenever you are aware of a member who has a serious illness or whose family has experienced some tragic circumstances, please give Rich a call. Please don’t be hesitant to call Rich if you are aware of a member who is having problems. A call from the SIR would be greatly appreciated.

9 Hole Golf The 9 hole golf group plays every Tuesday at Swenson Executive Course. Players should arrive by 8:30 a.m. to get their tee times. In the winter months we play on an informal basis. Come and join us. Lee Talbot Any questions, call me at 473-4159 wltal@aol.com

SWITCHING TO E-MAIL Sending out bulletins via Snail-mail

(USPS) is time consuming and

expensive. If you have a computer and

are now receiving your bulletin thru

the mail, please consider switching to E-mail.

Simply contact Jack Lamberty and we’ll take care of

the rest. Thank you. Remember – E-mail is in color!! Jack Lamberty 451-1165 JackL68734@aol.com

WELCOME OUR

NEW STARS

New members to Branch 46 are easy to recognize. They have a star on their badge. When you see a star on a SIR’s nametag, make sure you introduce yourself and welcome them to Branch 46. We suggest you also send a welcoming E-mail to the new member.

Bring a Friend, Win a Prize When you bring a friend (prospective new member) to a Branch 46 lunch meeting, you will receive FREE five 50-50 tickets. Good luck! ALSO, if your friend happens to join, then you will receive a free lunch.

SIR BOWLING Come join us for bowling fun every Wednesday morning, 9:30 am, at Pacific Bowl. Experienced bowlers, beginners and anybody

in between will have a great time. Women are welcome, too. Call Ron Korock at 951-4759 for

more information. Or ronkorock@comcast.net

Branch 46 Website http://branch46.sirinc2.org

First, we want to apologize for the error

in last month’s (May) website write up.

The link address was incorrect, and you

could not access the website by clicking

on the link provided in the write up. My

Word program immediately notifies me

of any misspelling and extra spaces. But

it can’t pick up a major glitch like that.

#!!%#!! computers! The latest (June

2016) Computer Newsletter by Bill

Bromily is now on the website. Just click

on the Computer link. Among some of

the interesting articles is a write up about

low cost hearing aids now being sold by

the electronics industry. These are called

PSAPs, an acronym for Personal Sound

Amplification, and has the current

manufacturers, such as Starkey, worried.

Also included in the Newsletter are

articles about the serious problem of

“Ransomeware” where hackers will

invade your computer, “kidnap” your

files, and charge you a hefty price to

release them back to you. Plus, if you

have “Apple Quick Time” on your

computer, there is an article that

recommends you get rid of it

immediately due to its vulnerability to

hackers.

ROMEO 3 AT UJ’S

July 27 Romeo 3 will be at UJ’s restaurant at 7628 Pacific Ave., July 27 at 6:00 PM. Cost will be $20 per person which includes tax and tip. Menu choices are Roast Beef, Teriyaki Chicken, or Grilled Salmon. Meal will include baked potato and choice of soft drink, tea or coffee. You can sign up at our regular July luncheon on the 21st or call/E-mail Pete Lepisto.

State Sir Happenings The quarterly edition of the State Sir Newsletter is available on the SIR website. Just click on http://sirinc.org/sirhappenings/ . You may have to use the CTRL-click feature to do this. In this edition President Don Dill’s column presents a summary of the results of Project 2016 which involved surveys and Field Focus groups. There were three main concerns expressed by the SIR membership: (1) the continuing problem of our declining membership, (2) the need for publicity or how to get our Branch message to prospective members, and (3) the need to reduce the number of rules, simplify the manual, and improve communication with the branches. Additionally, there are many HLM (Honorary Life Membership) awards reported plus lots of write-ups on branch activities. Also, for the fishermen, there is an expanded write-up on the August 3-7 Alaskan fishing trip.

BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING

ANNIVERSARIES

JUNE 2016

Our Birthday Greetings to…

Nick SMITH John POZAR Cliff ROBERTSON

Kil DOE Roger CRAWFORD Fayne WOLFORD

Doug KLINGER Bruce FERNANDES Dave PALMER

Charlie LEBERMAN Abraham MACKEY

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Susan & Lem WILLIAMS anniversary date June 19, 2010 Janie & Bob WESTWOOD anniversary date June 08, 2009 Becky & John STEVENS anniversary date June 04, 1994 Suedee & Carl HOWELL anniversary date June 28, 1986

Jane & Maynard BOSTWICK anniversary date June 21, 1981

Carol & John SHARPE anniversary date June 24, 1973

Carolyn & Peter LEPISTO anniversary date June 17, 1967

Linda & Corwin JONES anniversary date June 24, 1967

Joyce & Ron KOROCK anniversary date June 24, 1967

The following SIRS have been married 50 years or more

Joan & Matt GAFFNEY anniversary date June 20, 1964

Moira & Walter NICHOLS anniversary date June 22, 1962

Dee & John PULVER anniversary date June 23, 1962

Mary & Don WEDEGAERTNER anniversary date June 14, 1958

Beth & Kil DOE anniversary date June 16, 1957

Congratulations to the SIRS married 60 years or more

Nancy & John POZAR anniversary date June 24, 1956

Shirley & Don YERIAN anniversary date June 09, 1956

Shirley & Charles GALLETTA anniversary date June 26, 1955

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Membership: Active = 102, Inactive = 12 May Meeting

Attendance: 55 = 54% of Active Members

Membership Chairman: Ron Korock

Note: For the complete 2016

schedule, visit the branch website:

http://branch46.sirinc2.org

Following is the 18 hole golf

schedule for June and July June 15 Micke Grove 4 Man Blind Scramble -- Bill Rutherford June 24 Van Buskirk 2 Man Alternate Shot -- John Stevens July 11 Discovery Bay 2 Man Scramble -- Bill Rutherford July 29 Swenson State Individual Qualifier -- Gary Calhoon Sign up sheet will be at Swenson and Micke Grove. You may sign up by calling or E-mailing the host. For questions regarding participation in our 18 Hole golf call Gary Calhoon Tournament Hosts

Rutherford 916-776-9222; Calhoon 474-6448; Stevens 470-5251; Noel 957-6635;

Cossey 478-1440

Have a great

Father’s Day!

ROSTER ADDITION

Please add the following new

member to your roster.

Sather, Michael (#68) (Susan) (05-16) 6878 Atlanta Circle BD Dec 20 Stockton 95219 Ph 601-1642 MCSATHER@Yahoo.com CPA, Sather&Co. CPA,INC Golf, Sports, Church

MAY LUNCHEON HIGHLIGHTS

The speakers for the May luncheon were members of the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR). The PGR is a motorcycle organization primarily dedicated to providing an escort service for the funerals of veterans. The main speaker was Mr. John Silva, the Asst. State Captain for the North Central PGR. Accompanying him were four additional members from the North Central California area. All were veterans and Mr. Silva stated that 95% of all California Riders are veterans. The PGR had its origin in 2005 in Kansas when the American Legion Riders were formed to provide escort services to the funerals of veterans. This was necessary to counteract the activities of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka who were attending veterans’ funerals and attempting to intimidate family members with hate signs such as “Thank God for Dead Soldiers”. These motorcycle clubs and their mission spread throughout the U.S., and the California PGR is currently active in the area with the same goals. A video was shown depicting some of the PGR’s activities including their attendance at a veteran’s funeral where they were able to protect the family and successfully minimize the hate group’s presence. For a veteran’s funeral, if requested, they will visit the family at their home to present a flag, provide a specially-minted coin to the family as a remembrance, and then, starting at the family’s house, provide a motorcycle escort to the cemetery. Mr. Silva strongly emphasized that the family must request this service. The PGR also has started welcoming servicemen and women who are just returning after overseas tours. These activities take place at the first point of arrival in the U.S. For any veteran, the PGR will provide escorts to the cemetery and present a flag to the veteran’s family. Mr. Silva may be contacted as follows: John Silva 209 479-8300 hdrider1943@aol.com The website for the Patriot Guard Riders is http://combatvet.org

John Silva, Captain More Patriot Guard Riders at Branch Luncheon Patriot Guard Riders (names not in order) Vietnam Veteran Reuben Silva – U.S. Army Vietnam Carl Blattenberg - USMC Korean War Mark Trury – U.S. Army - Vietnam (Purple Heart) Tom Jeffries

2017 BRANCH SECRETARY POSITION IS STILL OPEN!

Do you have a pencil? Yes? You qualify!

WE LIKE YOU!! WE NEED YOU!!

GO TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS LUNCHEON LINE!!

Branch Secretary

(You)

OTHER BENEFITS You

Good View from Hob Nob Podium with the Big Shots Sir and Others Other stuff: Record and publish minutes of board meeting. See that minutes are approved.

Seriously, gentlemen, we really need a Branch Secretary for 2017.

Our current secretary, Dave Derksen, is moving up the ladder and, per State rules,

is not allowed to continue as secretary. If you are the least bit interested, curious,

or want additional information, please contact the nominating committee chairman

who is: Jack Lamberty 451-1165 JackL68734@aol.com

SIR Travel Opportunities 2016 Note: If you decide to book one of these trips or cruises, please go through the branch Travel Chairman shown in the listing. He has spent a great deal of time and effort setting up these opportunities for SIR members, and you will be able to socialize with a group of your fellow Sirs. Jun 3-19, 2016: Great American Waterways. A 15 night cruise on a small boat (Blount-88 passengers) which will sail across four of the Great Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. This adventure starts in Chicago and explores some of Michigan’s charming small towns. Marvel at the lowering of the ships on the Welland and Erie Canals than explore New York’s Niagara Falls, Cooperstown, West Point and the Statue of Liberty. Cost of $5560 to $7890, Port Charges, Taxes, occ insurance included. Mike Console, San Jose, Br 54 & 32 , 408-246-1080 or John Pletsch, 408-274-2992.

Jul 2-16, 2016: Alaska Land and Sea. A 15 day round trip air to Fairbanks returning to Vancouver. 7 days visiting Fairbanks, Denali, Mt Kinley, Kenai then board the Star Princess in Whittier for an 8 day cruise from Hubbard Glacier down the Inside passage ending at Vancouver. Cost $4845 to $5850 depending on cabin. Tim Rau, El Sobrante, Br 73, 510-222-3905.

July 7-19, 2016: Eastern Europe to Black Sea. Start with 2 nights in Budapest, then embark on a cruise down the lower Danube to Belgrade, through the Iron Gates, then transit the Black Sea Canal to Constanta followed with a bus to Bucharest. There will be stops in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Cost from $4670 to $5670 including air fare. Jim Hohenshelt, Br.62, San Jose, 408-394-7226 or Roy Jordan, 408-735-8765.

Jul 16-24, 2016: American Empress Steamboat Clarkston-Portland. This voyage through the Pacific Northwest shows you the bounty and beauty of nature, as well as the history of the this diverse region. Elegant Steamboat staterooms, free wine with dinners and free shore tours. 9 Days, All meals onboard. Starting a $4660. Bruce Bentley, Br 20, Santa Cruz, 831-465-6590.

Jul 23/29, 2016: Hurricane Ridge & San Juan Islands. Pacific Northwest adventure! Viking Star Cruise & whale watching, Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge & Roche Harbor Tour. Old fashioned Cracked Crab Feast, Ride the Ducks in Seattle, Tour Pike Place Market and Chihuly Gardens & Glass Exhibit. Cost $2245 plus air. Richard Beers, Br175, Fresno, 559-431-3728.

Aug 3-7, 2016: Alaska’s Ultimate Fishing. 4 night fishing adventure in Ketchikan at the Alaska Falls Resort offering world class fishing, magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife, gourmet meals and unrivaled Alaska hospitality. For those non fisherman, enjoy excursions to see Bear catching fish with Eagles flying above among other wondrous site. Cost is $3795 including RT air and vacuum packed fish. Larry Martinson, Br.114, San Jose. 408-528-0746, or Jim Stoner, 408-238-8458.

Aug 16-30,2016: Oceania Nautica Cruise. Trip starts in Stockholm with overnight tour before boarding the Nautica. Highlights of the trip include 10 day cruise visiting St Petersburg, Tallinn, Helsinki, Riga, Klaipeda, Berlin and Copenhagen. Included are RT air, Shipboard Gratuities,4 free shore excursions, free WiFi and 200.00 shipboard credit per cabin. Cost $5544.00 to $8844.00 depending on stateroom. Bill Britton, Br121, Livermore, 925-200-1062.