SIR Branch #49 EST. 1974

REGION 1 DIRECTOR

Mark Stuart

AREA 1 GOVERNOR

Dave Gonzales

SIR STATE OFFICERS

PRES. — Ed Benson

V.P. — Jim L. Johnson

SEC. — Stuart Williams

TREAS. — Roy Hodgkinson

CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER — Dwight Sale

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wally Richardson

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State SIR Website http://www.sirinc.org/

Folsom, CA.

2020 Officers

Board of Directors

Committee Chairmen

Activities Chairmen

Past Big SIR’s

State SIRS

Branch 49 Website http://www.branch49.sirinc2.org

ATTENTION:

The March 26, 2020 luncheon has

been cancelled to protect our

members from the Covid-19 illness.

March 2020

Board Meeting @ 10:00 a.m.

Social Hour @ 11:00 a.m.

Golfer's Meeting @ 11:00 a.m.

Lunch @ 12:15 p.m.

Latest Edition of SIR

Happenings

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE April 8, 2020

Email to: g_estep@att.net

Big Sir

Little Sir

Secretary

Asst. Secretary

Treasurer

Asst. Treasurer

Membership

Asst. Membership

Al Edwards

Joe Artim

Marc Perl

Charley Novello

Jerry Thomas

Bill Mutschler

Joel Reisman

Neil Kessinger

Jerry Helmey (PBS)

Fred Jacobs (PBS)

Vic Brewer (PBS)

Ed Puchi (PBS)

Gary Stout (PBS)

Jack DuBé (PBS)

ATTENDANCE

AUDITOR

BEVERAGE

BEVERAGE AIDS

CHAPLAIN

EDITOR

EQUIPMENT

GREETER

MUSIC

NOMINATING

PURVEYOR

RECRUITING

SUNSHINE

TELEPHONE

TICKET SALES

WEBSITE

Don Marnach

Bob Collier

Wayne Philpot

Jim Ramstad

John Cordero

Bob Garcia

George Condon

Ralph Lingis (PBS)

Greg Estep

Fred Jacobs (PBS)

Bob Peterson

Jack DuBe (PBS)

Karl Ryden (PBS)(HLM)

Jack DuBe (PBS)

Bob Reilly

Ray Jerd

John McKim

Greg Estep

BOWLING

FISHING

GOLF

Wayne Philpot

Tom West

Don Fuller

* Deceased

Frank Donner Joe LaPilusa Jack DuBé * Roy Estep * Bob Griggs — SHLM * Frank Reetz * Bill Staiger— SHLM * Gordon Vinther * Ralph Housley

Click on the CDC image above.

Learn from the experts at

the “Center for Disease

Control” about this illness.

Take a moment and edu-

cate yourself on how to

avoid contracting this vi-

rus. This virus is most

dangerous to older indi-

viduals and you need to

know the facts.

Want to learn more

about how to combat

the Covid-19 Virus.

Big SIR - Al Edwards (916) 847-5582

We had Tony Basile and Roman at our demonstration

at the February meeting. I wanted to add that Tony, by

trade, is actually a equine dentist. So I'm not sure what

he does for work and what he does for fun except that

he is also an accomplished ball room dancer.

The March meeting has been cancelled to protect our

members from catching the Covid-19 illness. We were

scheduled to have Officer Dave Armstrong of the Cali-

fornia Highway Patrol present a condensed version of

the "Age Well, Drive Smart" program which familiarizes

senior drivers with current and new driving laws as well

as safe driving practices. We hope to have him sched-

uled again for a later luncheon.

Little Sir- Joe Artim

Catch all the latest

fishing reports

and news at:

http://www.jollyhookers.org/

Current Membership: Active 157 (Includes 8 PBS)

Drops February: Alan Baker #42

New Members Inducted in February: Cory Lindholm #38

Returning Members February: None Transferring IN: None

Transferring OUT: None Deceased: Herb Wilstatter

Change of Address, etc.: Bud Powers 7418 Stock Ranch Rd,

Citrus Heights, CA 95621, (916) 560-9447

Applications for Induction: None Anniversaries as SIR for March: 2018 - Barry Hopkins, Sam Osuna

2017 - Tony Gane

2012 - Tom West

2011 - Steve Alfonso, Rich Gerber, Mike McCormack,

Jim Miller

2010 - Tom Baker, Charles Toby, Robert Watts

2007 - Norm Boyer

2006 - Gene Pearson

1994 - Frank Donner Jr.

1993 - Bud Powers

March 2020 MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Joel Reisman 983-2492 j.reisman@comcast.net

Asst. - Neil Kessinger 358-5516 lnkssngr@gmail.com

LITTLE SIR - Joe Artim

March 2020 TREASURERS REPORT

Our March Luncheon has been cancelled. The an-nual $7.00 dues is due now for 2020, envelopes are pro-vided and the dues box is marked at the front table when you enter at our next meeting.

Your club thanks the 106 members that have paid.

February 1 Balance $4,696.98

February Receipts $1,815.10

February Disbursements $1,757.77

February 29 Balance $4,754.31

Jerry Thomas, Br 49 Treasurer

I attended the State Town Hall meeting in

Yuba City chaired by Ed Benson, SIR President.

There were three main subjects that were dis-

cussed that I would like to bring to Branch 49 members.

BRANDING - Since it is no longer a requirement for mem-

bers to be retired we have been rebranded as just SIR,

Social Activities for Men, not Sons in Retirement

MISSION STATEMENT- The mission of SIR is to en-

hance the lives of our members through fun activities,

luncheons, and events while making Friends for Life.

RECRUTMENT- Our membership continues to decline. The

only way SIR will survive is by the present membership

actively recruiting new members. We should all think of

ways we can attract new members. The two main reasons

men join SIR are for specific activities and social contact.

If anyone has ideas for new activities;

feel free to bring them to my attention.

Big SIR— Al Edwards

Great month for new members, March, 2016. Pictured are

“new” members PBS Jerry Helmey, Membership chairman

Joel Reisman, and PBS Ed Puchi.

Also, long time SIR fixture Claghorn Leghorn.

Bill Cobb recently had spinal surgery, and the recovery

did not go well. He came home from the hospital, and a

day or two later, fell and could not get up. He was

taken back to the hospital, and subsequently moved to

Manor Care Rehab hospital in Citrus Heights at Bird-

cage and Uplands. His wife told me he will be there for

a week or more, is about to start physical therapy.

Charley Novello is home, being quiet, goes to the Doc-

tor next week and hopes to be able to start physical

therapy at that time.

Bud Powers and his wife Bernie have moved to the

Stock Ranch Retirement community in Citrus Heights.

Both have had multiple medical problems recently, and

decided that they could not manage their house any

longer. I visited Bud and Bernie last week, and they

seem content to be in a safe and comfortable place.

Paul Kuzmich suffered a small setback in his recovery

when the latest scan revealed that one of the cancer-

ous nodules on his lung had increased in size. He will

resume chemo, and meanwhile continues to live his life,

planning a fishing trip to Reno to pursue the wily trout.

Dan Belsito, who fell on the golf course a couple of

months ago remains sidelined. The workup of his injury

revealed a cardiac problem, and he will have a heart

valve replaced as soon as he can stand the surgery.

Herb Wilstatter has died. He passed away in mid-

February. I have not been able to get any further in-

formation regarding services.

Bob Garcia is taking a break from SIR to be with his

wife, who suffered a massive stroke a couple of years

ago, and after failing to recover in a meaningful way,

has decided to discontinue all medications and let na-

ture take its course. I offer Bob and Donna my

prayers, and I know that all of us here do as well.

There are few happy exits from life.

Sunshine Report

Jack DuBé

From left: Paul Kuzmich, Norm Boyer, John Greenhalgh,

Gary Jones, Lyle Pritchard, Chuck Bradshaw,

Ron Peters, Jim Stephenson.

From left: Jesse Wilson, Wayne Philpot, Dick Martegani,

Chuck Craig, Clark Hime, John Fernbach, Bob Stewart.

Looking as good now as then, from left: Bob Peterson,

Bill Parr, Don Russell (front), Martin Jennings,

Frank Donner, Dave Brodie, Charles Lyons, Lee Ellis.

Library Problem: SIRS Book Exchange. As many of you

know, after a book sits in the exchange with no action af-

ter 3 luncheons, we donate the book{s} to the Folsom Li-

brary. Thus we have a PROBLEM: our available books for

the exchange has now reached a very low inventory.

WHAT TO DO?

The exchange needs donations. Thus please check your

closets, under the bed, your family, friends, etc. and bring

what you uncover to our next SIRS luncheon. Specifically

we prefer recently published (past decade) fiction

(prominent authors preferred) books but will also welcome

non-fiction books.

Your donations will be appreciated by

our SIRS many readers.

REMEMBER THAT READING HELPS KEEP THE BRAIN

CELLS ALIVE AND WELL AS WE ENTER OUR

TWILIGHT YEARS!

Best regards, Marshall

Branch 49 Golf Club

Chairman: Don Fuller, 916-791-4581

Asst. Chairman/Prize Dir: Ron Schultze, 916-409-5501

Tournament Directors: Ed Nishio & Tim Hammon

Treasurer: Jack DuBe, 916-989-9131

Secretary/Special Projects: Tom Coultas

Rules Chairman: Bill Bertsch

Advisor: Tom Baker

The winter season finally has ended. It seemed that

even though we had a very wet winter last year that we

had more good days then we had this year. Virtually every

week had something different going on: Rain, fog, mud,

wind. And now the first two weeks of the summer season

have been plagued by high winds.

The first tournament of the year

was held at Timber Creek.

Don Fuller was low gross with an 86 won the A

flight.

Ron Peters won the B flight with a net 72.

Ed Puchi won the C flight with a net 74.

Our Kickoff luncheon at Cattlemen’s was very popular.

The food was great and the service terrific.

Our first tournament in March was at Empire Ranch.

Once again it was very windy. It made for a very challeng-

ing day. For the most part, pace of play was good.

Tom Coultas won the A flight with low gross

score of 82 and net 68.

Gary Veffredo won the B flight with a net 68.

Steve Sims won the C flight with a net 68.

Jon Hillegeist won the D flight with a net 69.

Don Fuller

BOWLING REPORT The SIRS bowling league starts at noon

on Wednesdays at Fireside Lanes in Cit-

rus Heights. We are past the mid-way

point of the second half. There is one

vacancy in the league. If you would like to join the

league, please let me know. Welcome back to Ray Jerd

after his knee replacement. Congratulations to Carl Foulk

for being the highest scoring bowler, including handicap,

on March 4. Carl had an average of 90, but shot a

scratch series of 389, for a handicap series of 779 (260

per game). Take that you high average bowlers!

The current scratch averages, high games, and high

series for each of our 11 bowlers is as follows: Franklin Call 110 – 153/400

Don Yarwood 176 – 225/618

Dick Martegani 180 – 245/611

Bob Collins 145 – 198/494

Ray Jerd 167 – 248/622

Bill Bertsch 112 – 128/352

Carl Foulk 92 – 149/389

Allen Wong 138 – 189/469

John McKim 155 – 224/529

Gerald Law 176 – 234/642

Wayne Philpot 167 – 221/606

Wayne Philpot

From left: Charles Toby, Ron Loghry, Bob Garcia,

Gil Guzman, Herb Wilstatter, Scott Pearce,

Charles Sierzputowski.

From left: Tom Lemly, Gary Gargano, Bob Clevenger,

Dick Merz, John Duckett, John T. Spencer,

Robert W. Ford, Franklin Call.

SIRS Branch #49

1321 Halidon Way

Folsom, CA 95630

STAMP

LUNCHEON MEETINGS are held at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St. Folsom, California, on the last Thurs-

day of the month, except November and December. Social Hour: 11:00 a.m.; lunch and program at noon. Executive Board meet-

ing is on the same day at 10:00 a.m.

ATTENDANCE RULES: (State Rule 100) A member of Branch 49 will be notified in writing pending termination of mem-

bership if he does not attend at least 6 luncheons during a calendar year, January—December. The Ladies Day luncheon is not

required attendance. Therefore, it does not count as one of the six required luncheons during the year. If you report to the call-

ing committee that you expect to attend, but later you find you must cancel, call your telephone contact or the Telephone Com-

mittee Chairman.

NON-RESPONSIBILITY: All tours, trips and other activities arranged 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, Inc., and its

branches do not assume any responsibility for the well being or safety of the participants of passengers or their property, in any

matters pertaining to said tours, trips or other activities.