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Participation through our fun and interesting activities has been a topic of

several past articles. Our Activities Coordinators, our own “dubs” – Ward

and Wachowicz – are bringing us Pickleball and Bocce. Details of each will be forthcoming but the first Pickleball introductory session was just held.

The plan is to make Bocce one of our Co-ed activities, but if there

is interest in co-ed PickleBall, that can be included.

Greg Hughes just introduced us, on his Saturday Tours, to the

Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek. It is a unique garden of

drought tolerant and succulent plants from around the world.

Following a very interesting docent tour, we had a group picnic in the beau

tiful garden. These Saturday tours have taken us to many interesting and

educational sites around the Bay area; join one or all of them.

There are many of us that love and a�end the arts – from plays to musicals

and even artist showings. I’ve heard comments from a few that they read

about forthcoming performances but overlook scheduling and purchasing

tickets. How about forming a co-ed activity group that would schedule and

get tickets for local performances – maybe even an occasional SF excursion?

While on the Arts, I know that we have several good songsters in our midst.

For those, it would be fun to have a singing group, at the minimum to join

Robbie and Paul in our Birthday Boy songs.

If any of the above ideas appeal to you or if you have an idea for a new ac

tivity, the first step is to contact Fred, Mike, me, or Michael Barrington. We

can help find others that may be interested in participating and working

with you. An activity can start with as few as 2-4 that share your interests.

All activities must be approved by your Executive Board for insurance pur

poses.

Activities are a perfect venue for introducing guests to our Branch. Bring

guests prospects to an activity of their interest and follow that with our

monthly luncheon.

While you are reading this issue of Trampas Topics, right now either for

ward it to your spouse’s email or print a copy for her. If she misses the

Spring Fling because you forgot to notify her, you’re in the dog house!

Go Warriors!

SIR Branch 116

Trampas Topics Newsle�er

June, 2019

Next Meeting: 11:30 am

Monday, June 17, 2019

Boundary Oak, 3800 Valley

Vista Rd., Walnut Creek

A Nonprofit Public Benefit Organization for Men Enjoying Active Retirement

Sayings of 2019 Big Sir Jerry Hicks

Activities Calendar -------------- 3

Activities Chairman ----------- 12

Birthdays -------------------------- 4

Book Exchange ------------------- 5

Book Group ----------------------- 9

Branch Officers/Support ------- 2

Bridge ------------------------------- 9

Carmel Golf Outing Photos --- 6

Computer & Tech. --------------- 5

Dine-O-SIR ------------------- 10,11

Fishing ------------------------------ 9

Golf ---------------------------- 13-15

Golf Lessons -------------------- 12

Hiking and Walking ---------- 10

Meeting Menu (June) ----------- 4

Meeting Speaker (June) -------- 5

Membership ---------------------- 4

Mexican Train Dominos ------- 8

Parties ------------------------------ 7

Publicity --------------------------- 8

SIR Happenings ------------------ 8

SIR Web Addresses ------------- 4

Spring Fling Photos ------------- 7

$ums Investment ---------------- 8

Sunshine --------------------------- 5

Topics Submissions ------------- 5

Travel ------------------------------- 5

Treasurer’s Report --------------- 4

Walking Tours -------------------- 9

Wine-O-SIR ----------------------- 4

PLEASE CALL 322-1318

or email to lunch

[email protected] before

1PM the Monday prior to

the meeting to cancel your

standing reservation or to

bring a guest.

Topics Index

Jerry

2019 Activity Chairmen

Activity Chairman Assist. Chairman · Book Group 1 Rich Black Steve Bort · Book Group 2 · Bocce · Book Exchange John Fraser Dick Kauffman · Bridge Jon Dickson Bob Wolf ·Computer & Tech. Neil Schmidt Phil Goff ·Dine-O-SIR Alex Lutkus Socolich, Ka� ·Duplicate Bridge Conrad Robertson Tom Henry · Fishing Harry Sherinian Terry Miller ·Golf–18 Hole Bernie Wroblewski Jim Johnson ·Golf—9 Hole Dick Chaffee D. Mclaughry ·Golf — Reno Paul Ramaccio�i Harris, Ka� ·Golf — Carmel Jim Barstow JJ, Harris, Eller ·Hiking & Walking John Riordan Joel White ·Mexican Train Richard Madden Alex Lutkus · Parties Alan Fi�gerald Marty Ka� · PickleBall Ed Solomon · Poker Lou Sandor · Saturday Tours Greg Hughes · $ums in Retirement Ben Smith · Travel Don Murry ·Wine-O-SIR Lou Meylan

Some Other SIR Area 16 Activities Apple User Grp. Dick Macy (Br.171) 376-1180 Astronomy Bill Hunter (Br.8) 947-6947 Bocce Bob Barnes (Br.8) 686-0106 Bowling Dan Weller (Br. 8) 935-5510 Digital Photo. Bill Phelon (Br.8) 254-8338 Pocket Pool Jerry White (Br.8) 944-9068 Tennis Ralph Thornicraft (174) 376-8140

2019 Support Team

RAMP Department Heads:

· Recruitment Don Schroeder · Activities Fred Wachowicz · Member Relations Sam Beret · Publicity Jim McCormick

Support Commi�ees:

· Audit Commi�ee Ron Armijo · Nominating Commi�ee Marty Ka� · Sunshine Commi�ee Ma� Arena

Luncheon Support:

· A�endance B. Chaney & J. Flessner · Audio Visual Neil Schmidt · Chaplain Commi�ee Doug Aalders · Greeters Commi�ee Terry Grummi� · Raffle Commi�ee Ben Bryce · Speakers Commi�ee Michael Barrington · Storytellers Commi�ee Mac Mcloughlin

Recruitment Commi�ee ·Guest Packet TBA ·New Member Orientation Dave Williams · Recruitment Materials TBA · Le�ers TBA

Membership Relations Commi�ee

·Membership Secretary Phil Goff

· Computer Support Neil Schmidt · Membership Roster George Pryhuber · Webmaster Phil Goff · Awards/Recognitions TBA · Sponsor Program TBA · Le�ers TBA

Publicity Commi�ee ·Newsle�er Editor Neil Schmidt · Internal Communications TBA ·Outreach TBA · Slideshow Presentations Neil Schmidt

2019 SIR Branch 116 Officers

2019 SIR Branch 116 Directors

A Thank You to all Br. 116 SIR

Who Volunteer to be Leaders

David Harris

Peter Coggiola

Norm Alberts

Marty Ka�

Gary Boswell

Member. Sec. Phil Goff

Asst.Treas. 2 Al

Satake

Secretary Fred Schafer

Asst. Treas. 1 Bob Shader

Treasurer Jim

Nickels

Big SIR Jerry Hicks

Li�le SIR Michael Barrington

Assist. Sec. Paul

Ramaccio�i

Roger Craig

SIR Branch 116 Activity Calendar

Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

18Hole Golf

(9:32@ Boundary Oak GC )

Book Group

(10:15@ Orinda Books)

Duplicate Bridge

(10:00 Diablo Vlly. Bridge

Ctr)

9Hole Golf

(10:00@ Buchanan Fields GC)

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

18Hole Golf

(9:32@ Boundary Oak GC )

Luncheon Bridge

(11:30@ Diablo CC)

DineOSIR

(6:00@ Massimo, WC)

Golf Lessons

(9:00@ Boundary Oak GC)

9Hole Golf

(10:00@ Diablo Hills GC)

Mexican Train

(10:00@ Church of Christ,

Walnut Creekl)

Pickleball

(8:30@ Heather Farms)

Hiking & Walking

(8:15@ Lafayette Christian

Church Parking Lot)

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

SIR Br. 116 Mtg.(11:30@ Boundary Oak)

18Hole Golf

(10:0@ Blue Rock East GC)

9Hole Golf

(10:00@ Buchanan Fields GC)

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

18Hole Golf

(10:00@ Redwood Cyn GC )

Book Group

(10:15@ Orinda Books)

Luncheon Bridge

(11:30@ Diablo CC)

DineOSIR

(6:00@ Massimo, WC)

Golf Lessons

(9:00@ Boundary Oak GC)

9Hole Golf

(10:00@ Brentwood CC)

$ums Investment

(8:00@ Diablo Creek GC)

Fishing Group

(8:30@ LegendsDiablo Crk)

Hiking & Walking

(8:15@ Panera, Countrywood

Shopping Center)

30 Notes:

June 2019

Fath

erʹs D

ay

The Wine-O-SIR group last met on May 23 at Jon

Dickson’s house. The next event will be in July.

Please contact Lou Meylan to signup for future

events.

Wine-O-SIR Lou Meylan

([email protected])

SIR Website Addresses

SIR 116 Web Site branch116.org

Branch 116 Golf branch116golf.org

Computer and Technology sirinc2.org/a16cat/

SIR Happenings State Newsle�er sirinc.org/sirhappenings

1. Ma� Arena

2. Andy Benz

3. Sam Beret

4. Dick Bergamini

5. Dave Carlson

6. Rog Craig

7. Kevin Donahue

8. Phil Goff

9. Jerry Hunter

10. Jerry Kaplan

11. Alex Lutkus

When you see these members, wish them a

Happy Birthday!

June Birthdays

12. Bill McCallum

13. Charlie McInnis

14. Dirk Meyer

15. Lou Meylan

16. Don Schroeder

17. Jim Seven

18. Harry Sherinian

19. Dave Tullus

20. Fred Wachowicz

21. Mike Ward

22. Jai Yee

Want a Free $25 Lunch ?

Sponsor a New Member !

Total Current Membership is 206

SIR 116 Membership Status

Membership Phil Goff

([email protected])

May 2019 2019 YTD

Contributions $ 215.00 $ 26,134.82

Disbursements $ - $ (25,948.33)

Net (gain/(loss)) $ 215.00 $ 186.49

May 26th Cash Balance $ 8,287.78

Br. 116 Treasurer’s Report Jim Nickels, Treasurer

([email protected])

SIRS 116 Luncheon June 17, 2019

Salad

Sunburst Salad

Bu�er Le�uce, Fresh Berries, Orange Segments, Blue

Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigre�e

Entrees

Lemon Baked Cod

Marinated Cod, Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables

Caper Bu�er Sauce

Or

Chicken Paillard

Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Sour Cream Mashed Pota

toes, Seasonal Vegetables, Dijon Lemon Bu�er Sauce

Vegetarian

Stuffed Peppers

Roasted Peppers, Zucchini, Eggplant, Mushrooms,

Spinach, Tomato Basil Sauce

Dessert

Bailys Irish Cream Cake

Crème Anglaise, Chantilly Cream

June Lunch Menu

We need your contributions and sug

gestions for Trampas Topics. Please

send photos, news items, SIR activi

ties, and Le�ers to the Editor:

Neil Schmidt, Trampas Topics Editor [email protected]

Trampas Topics Submissions

Book Exchange John Fraser & Dick Kauffman

([email protected] & [email protected])

The book exchange is at the back of the dining

room. We welcome your contributions ( think

spring cleaning of your library. Books that you

have enjoyed we can always use. No Rules, take

some bring some. We can always use help in

ge�ing the books out of the Club and back for the

meetings. This is an easy way to contribute and

will ease our backs!

Sunshine Report Ma� Arena

([email protected])

SIR Lou Meylan is recovering from his back opera

tion at Stamford Hospital . The rehab is going slow

ly but he is now at Tampico Terrace receiving Oc

cupational and Physical therapy. For a SIR who is

normally on the go and doing physical activity this

has been a rough road for Lou. Keep him in your

thoughts for a speedy recovery.

Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates.

You never know what you are going to get.

the movie. FORREST GUMP

The Computer & Tech group does not have a meet

ing in June. The next meeting will be on Thursday,

July 18th.

Computer & Technology group meetings are a

great way to learn about using computers, mobile

devices, and various other technologies. Meeting

a�endees often have a wide variety of skill levels

spanning from complete novices to individuals

who have “worked in the business”. At each meet

ing we typically have a technology presentation

and we also encourage individuals to come a li�le

early or to hang around during breaks to “ask the

experts” about their technology questions or prob

lems. Guests and significant others are welcome.

To explore past presentation topics, checkout the

CAT Web page (a2cat.sirinc2.org).

Computer & Technology Neil Schmidt

([email protected])

Meeting Speaker Li�le SIR Michael Barrington

([email protected])

Our speaker for June will be Susan Wood. A San

Francisco Bay Area photographer, Susan chases

light from land, sea & sky. Shooting with passion

and high energy, her ability to “capture the mo

ment” shines through in the wide variety of photo

graphs she delivers. Susan has a natural sense of

adventure and excitement. She will get the best

shot even if it requires boarding a helicopter or rid

ing backwards on a motorcycle to get it. Susan

Wood has captured many moments of the ongoing

life of the USS Hornet and the Blue Angels.

SIR Travel Don Murray

([email protected])

As travel commi�ee chairman, I receive updates on

trips from other SIRS branches. One that caught

my a�ention was a 5 day trip to New Orleans over

New Years! In the past, I visited the hotel featured

(under the Name New Orleans Marrio�) and is on

Canal Street, the main street in the area near Bour

bon Street. The trip also includes a choice of activi

ties. I will have a brochure and sign-up forms at

the next meeting.

I am available for questions on this and other travel

questions.

Don Murray, 925-837-9402,

[email protected]

2019 Carmel Golf Outing

Parties Alan Fi�gerald

(galan.fi�[email protected])

The 2019 Spring Fling Luncheon was held on May

29th at the Oakhurst Country Club. This premier

SIR Branch 116 event was a�ended by 131 mem

bers and their significant others and it was the larg

est “Fling” gathering since 2013. Everyone had a

great time and, if you didn’t a�end, you missed a

good one. (see photos on this page)

Enjoy reading SIR Happenings and find out about

all the fun things that are going on throughout our

organization. You can easily find Happenings on

the SIR State Website located at:

sirinc.org/sirhappenings

State ‘SIR Happenings’

$ums Investment Group Tom Henry (Branch 174) ([email protected])

$UMS in Retirement meets again on Wed June 26

at 8 AM at the Legends Restaurant at Diablo Creek

Golf Course on Port Chicago Highway, Concord,

just north of Hwy 4.

Our guest speaker will be one of our regulars, Tom

Kopas of Pring Turner Capital Group. He will dis

cuss: Continued Bull Market? Or is a Cyclical Bear

Market Ahead? Come and find out which.

“Mexican Train” is a domino game which uses a

set of Double Twelve Dominoes. From 2 to 8 can

play. Each player draws 11 to 15 dominoes. The

number of dominoes each player draws depends

on the number of players. The object of the game is

to play all your dominoes. When you draw your

hand, you set it up so that the adjacent dominoes

match. During the play of a round there are things

that can derail your train so that you cannot play.

This can make the game very interesting and a lot

of FUN!

Contact Richard Madden if you are interested in

participating in this activity..

“Mexican Train” Dominos Richard Madden

([email protected])

The Walking Tour group met on on Saturday, May

25, 2019 at the Ruth Bancroft Gardens in Walnut

Creek.

The next Walking Tour will be in July.

Walking Tours Greg Hughes

([email protected])

Walking Tour group lined up at the entrance to

the Ruth Bancroft Garden Tour on May 25th.

Publicity Jim McCormick

([email protected]

SIR Branch 116 is now on Facebook

If you or your significant other have a Facebook

account, you can find our Page by searching for

ʺSIR Branch 116 Walnut Creek Caʺ either within

Facebook or via any search engine (Google,

Modzilla, Yahoo, etc.).

You and your family are encouraged to click on the

ʺFollowʺ bu�on which will allow you to automati

cally receive new Posts (pictures and announce

ments) in your Facebook feed.

The Facebook page is one of our new publicity

efforts to expand our Branch presence.

The Book Group did not meet in May because of

Memorial Day. It will meet June 3 to discuss

ʺLeadership in Turbulent Times” by Joyce Kearns

Goodwin and will meet again on June 24 to discuss

ʺBad Bloodʺ by John Carreyrou.

The Book Group meets at Orinda Books, 276 Vil

lage Square, ORINDA, California.

Br. 116 Book Group Rich Black

([email protected])

Bridge is Chicago Style, play 4 hands and then

move to the next table for 4 more hands. Total 24

hands. Bonusʹ for slams! Women win all prizes.

Do join us for an afternoon of enjoyable bridge.

Even if you are dealt lousy cards! Starting time

will be 11:30 AM with lunch first and then playing

bridge in the afternoon.

Donʹt forget we also have our usual SIRʹs bridge on

the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Diablo

Country Club, now starting at 9:45 AM. It too is

Chicago style, changing tables and partners every

four hands. Contact Jon Dickson if you wish to join

us.

Bridge Jon Dickson

([email protected])

All SIR members and guests are welcome, and in

deed encouraged, to participate in fishing trips as

well as a�end the monthly meetings. Next meeting

will be Thursday, June 27th in the Legend Sports

Bar and Grill at the Diablo Creek Golf Course at

4050 Port Chicago Highway in Concord. Meeting

starts at 8:30am, come early. Contact Harry

Sherinian, Branch 116 Fishing Coordinator, 510-207

-7067.

10 of us went to Almanor led by Chuck Vanoncini,

and caught about 50 fish, all nice fat trout. This is 3

day trip has become a best seller. The resort pro

vides food, lodging, and guides at a very reasona

ble price. Closer to home, 23 of us enjoyed Carl

Moyer’s backyard spring fish fry. Carl, Rich Fisci

na, Ron Lew, Paul Dubow, Bob Feiber, Gordon

Linebaugh, Ron Lew, and Ken Bellinder all got hal

ibut in the bay. It has been a good month for hali

but there. Larry Kaye, Carl Moyer, Brion Bee�,

and Phil Scimonelli caught delicious trout from San

Pablo Reservoir. Mike Corker, Harry Sherinian

and Tom Kostik enjoyed striper and black bass

fishing in the delta. Ernie Wong and Ken Konzak

caught cu�hroat trout fly fishing on their ladders at

Pyramid Lake in Nevada. Bob Fieber and friend

caught striped bass from the Feather River. Stan

Wong got rockfish and ling cod from the ocean.

Salmon season for us was closed from May 1 to 17,

but we have great expectations for an incredible

year.

SIR Fishing Group Harry Sherinian

([email protected])

Fishing Club Fish Fry

Steve Bort led the Friday, April 26 walk north on

the Iron Horse Trail from the Stone Valley Road

trailhead in Alamo. It was a sunny but comfortable

morning. Walkers included Steve Bort, Richard

and Donna Black, Art and Mary Alice Donaldson,

David and Colleen Geary, Essie Naddaf, and Joel

and Susan White. The post-walk gathering was at

Panera Bread in Alamo.

Tom Welte led the Friday, May 10 walk starting at

the Valle Vista Staging Area in Moraga and pro

ceeding along the northernmost arm of the Upper

San Leandro Reservoir. We enjoyed beautiful

views of the hills and water plus a few deer and

rabbit sightings. Walkers included David Geary,

Dan Green, Dick Frankel, Paul Freitas, John and

Gail Riordan, and Tom and Mary Welte. Post walk

gathering was in the outdoor garden at Si Si Caffe

in Moraga.

Paul Freitas led the Friday, May 24 walk from the

San Miguel Park and proceeding east along the Yg

nacio Canal trail. Local residents provided humor

ous sculpture (see photo below).Walkers included

Richard and Donna Black, Art and Mary Alice

Donaldson, Paul Freitas, David and Colleen Geary,

Dan Green, John Riordan, and Joel and Susan

White. Post walk gathering was at Panera Bread in

the Countrywood Shopping Center.

Richard Black will lead the Friday, June 14 walk.

We will meet at 8:15 in the parking lot of the Lafa

ye�e Christian Church, 584 Glenside Road, in Lafa

ye�e and walk south along the Lafaye�e-Moraga

Regional Trail toward Moraga. Post walk gathering

will be at Starbucks, 3547 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafa

ye�e, next to El Charro. RSVP to Richard at

[email protected] .

Art Donaldson will lead the Friday, June 28 walk.

We will meet at 8:15 at Panera Bread, 744 Bancroft

Road, in the Countrywood Shopping Center. We

will walk east along the Contra Costa Canal toward

Oak Grove Road and then return to Panera Bread

for the post walk gathering. RSVP to Art at

Hiking & Walking John Riordan & Joel White

(gcriordan@com, [email protected])

“Dine-O-SIR” Dinner Group Alex Lutkus

([email protected])

Last call for you to reserve your seat(s) at one of

the East Bayʹs premier restaurants. Massimo

Ristorante is well known for itʹs fine Italian food,

drinks and service for over 20 years in Walnut

Creek.. Our 2 night dining event is filling up fast

but, as of today, we still have some available seat

ing remaining for June 11 or June 25 (our private

room is restricted to 45 persons max).

So, fill out your reservation slip (included within

the flyer announcement on page 11) and mail it in,

with your check ($40 per person) made out to SIR

Branch 116 Dining, to Tom Eller, 10 San Ardo

Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. If you have any

qustions please contact Tom by email at:

[email protected] or by phone at: 925-939-

5897.

[email protected] .

All walks are with or without significant others.

The significant other/spouse is also invited to par

ticipate even when the member is unable. Also,

members and/or spouses are invited to join the

post walk convocation even if they are unable to

participate in a particular walk.

Anyone, including those from other SIR branches,

wishing to join this mellow group, or to be added

to the e-mail contact list, should contact John

Riordan at [email protected] or 925-284-3394.

Hiking Group on May 24th on Ignacio Canal Trail

Branch 116 Dine OSIRs

Tuesdays, June 11 & 25, 2019 Dining Event

MASSIMO Ristorante 1604 Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA

No host bar Social Hour will start at 6:00 PM and Dinner will be served at 6:45 PM

House red/white wine @ $5/glass or $20/bottle; bar well drinks @ $5.00; Corkage fee @ $15.00

Cost, just $40.00 per person, tax and tip included (NOTE: Each night is limited to 45 persons max.)

Dinner Menu

Salad: Organic mixed greens w/ balsamic vinaigrette, honey glazed walnuts & goat cheese Crostini

Entrée: Choice of 1. Hanger Steak with Bordelaise Sauce, vegetables and potato

2. Pan Seared Filet of Salmon with vegetables and potato

3. Chicken Piccata with lemon caper sauce, vegetables and potato

Desert: Apple Tart or Tiramisu (Served with coffee, decaf or tea)

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Branch 116 DineOSIRs, MASSIMO RISTORANTE

Date Choice 6/11/19:__________ or Date Choice 6/25/19:__________

NAME: __________________________________________________________

Entrée Selection: Steak ____ Salmon ____ Chicken ____

NAME: __________________________________________________________

Entrée Selection: Steak ____ Salmon ____ Chicken ____

EMail _________________________________ No. Attending: ____ x $40 = $ _______

Please make check to: SIR Branch 116 Dining

Mail to: Tom Eller, 10 San Ardo Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Call or email Tom if you have questions. 9259395897, [email protected]

Activity Chair Fred Wachowicz & Mike Ward

([email protected])

Last month we thought Spring was really here

but looks like we have a good bet this time!

Bocce: Co-ed Bocce is on and our first Bocce event

well be held on Thursday June 13th At the Clayton

Bocce Courts next to Skipolinis at 6000 Main St.

Clayton. We are still in need a “Bocce Boss” to

step up and serve as the Activity Chairman for

this new activity. Mike Ward will be sending out

an e-mail ahead of this note to all those on our

Bocce Group e-mail list with the final details for

the June 13th event. Call Mike or Fred if not yet on

the group e-mail list or if not sure that you are on

the list. Our core Bocce group met on Tuesday 21

May to review the various options. We had

planned to start by meeting with either the Branch

146 or Branch 8 Bocce squad but could not work

out scheduling. Current plan is to try the Clayton

courts while also reviewing a few other courts in

the area.

Golf Lessons: Lessons are back on line. See the

Golf Lesson column to the right and call or e-mail

Jerry Zampino at 925-820-0881,

[email protected] to reserve a spot. Jerry will

also be sending out an e-mail to those already on

the golf lesson list with further details.

Pickle: Pickle is on at Heather Farms and this ac

tivity will get underway on Thursday June 13th at

8:30 am. Ed Solomon has stepped up to serve as

Activity Chairman. We imported an East Coast

Pickle Pro on 5/28 to give our core group a needed

lesson in the game (Ed’s brother Steve). Call Ed at

415-215-2684 to sign up if you are not already on

the list. The stalwarts at the lesson included SIR

Hicks, Ward, Benne�, Wachowicz, and of course

Solomon.

SIR Branch 116 Golf Lessons Spruce up your game with SIR Branch 116 Golf

Lessons at Boundary Oaks

Venue:

·2 lessons offered per month (probably 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 9:00 am), first come first serve for

reservations, minimum lesson time is 1 hour.

·$30.00 per lesson per person

·Each lesson is scheduled for 4 SIR members

·Each lesson based on one skill area (pu�ing, irons, drivers, short game, etc.)

·Lessons provided by 4 year PGA Circuit and longtime Golf Professional, Wayne Cavazza

Reservation Process:

·Call or e-mail Jerry Zampino (925-820-0881, [email protected]) to reserve a slot at least 1

week ahead of lesson. Use subject line on e-mail,

“Golf Lesson Reservation”.

·Once reserved, fee is due since lesson rate is dependent on 4 participants.

·If a replacement can be identified fee paid is usable at another scheduled lesson.

Fees:

·Mail fees to Jerry Zampino, Golf Lesson Chairman, for arrival at least 1 week ahead of lesson

with check payable to SIR Branch 116, 731 Con

tada Circle, Danville, CA 94526

·Jerry or the Golf Lesson Assistant Chairman will mail checks to Jim Nickels for deposit into SIR

branch checking account and Jim will also send a

check covering the lesson to the golf pro for each

lesson., Golf pro will advise Jerry on number of

members in a�endance for each lesson

Administration:

·Jerry will work with scheduling exceptions etc. as needed

·Jerry will maintain a master e-mail list of members participating in the Golf Lesson Activity

·Jerry will coordinate the scheduling of additional lessons as required by member demand.

Nine Hole Info Dick Chaffee, 9-Hole Chairman ([email protected])

The SIR Branch 116 Nine Hole Golf Club plays eve

ry Wednesday morning. First tee time is 10:00am.

Golfers of all levels are welcome. All events are

scored on a handicapped basis. An NCGA index is

not required. You may use your NCGA index if

you have one. If not, we will compute an index for

you based on your SIR 9 hole scores. To sign up for

an event, please call the SIR Branch 116 Golf Club

Hot Line, 925-906-5355. State that you want to sign

up for the 9 hole event on ( give the date). Or, if

you receive our 9 hole golf e-mail announcements,

reply to the e-mail.

June 9-Hole Schedule

Date Time Location Organizer

Wed. 05 10:00 Buchanan Fields Dick Chaffee

Wed. 12 10:00 Diablo Hills D.McClaughry

Wed. 19 10:00 Buchanan Fields Dick Chaffee

Wed. 26 10:00 Brentwood GC D.McClaughry

June 18-Hole Schedule

Date Time Location Organizer

Mon. 03 9:32 Boundary Oak Phil Goff

Mon. 10 9:32 Boundary Oak Phil Goff

Mon. 18 10:00 Blue Rock East Phil Goff

Tue. 24 10:00 Redwood Cyn Phil Goff

The Golf Website is: branch116golf.org

Please bookmark it in your “Favorites” list of websites to access information on the following: · 2018 Golf Schedule: Dates, times, and courses as well as detailed information on costs, payment information, deadlines, and special event facts. 18-Hole Pairings: Shows captains, teams, start

ing times & handicaps for next event. ·18-Hole Leaders and Results: Shows results from recent events and leaders in each group.

·Paid-In-Advance Sign-Ups: Shows checks that have been received for the next 3-4 pre-paid outings.

·Boundary Oak Sign-Ups: Shows who has signed-up for the next two Boundary Oak sessions.

Latest SIR 116 Golf Info Available on Our Golf Web Site

We have an active golf organization consisting of

18-hole and 9-hole groups. A small annual dona

tion is required to play in either group.

The 18-hole group plays once a week in a Tourna

ment format with play alternating between local

courses and courses that may be 10 to 50 miles

away.

In addition to the Tournament format, Special

Events such as Match Play, Best Ball, Scramble, and

others are also periodically scheduled.

Those playing in the 18-hole group must be mem

bers of the Northern California Golf Association

(NCGA) and establish a handicap index. You may

join the NCGA through our SIR club or through

another club.

Foursomes in both the 18-hole and 9-hole groups

are arranged so that players can meet and enjoy

playing with most, if not all, the other players in

the branch.

All our events are listed in the Trampas Topics and

on our web site at branch116.org/116-golf. Join up

with us and enjoy outings with a great bunch of

guys at some great courses with reasonable prices.

SIR Branch 116 Golf By Bernie Wroblewski, Golf Chairman

([email protected])

18-Hole Results—April 2019

1st David Harris 64 3 1st Gary Boswell 68 3 1st Sam Beret 70 3 1st Greg Hughes 71 3

2nd Jim Johnson 66 2 Tie 2nd Jim Barstow 73 2 2nd Alex Lutkus 73 2 2nd Conrad Robertson 82 2

3rd Phil Goff 72 1 Tie 2nd Marty Katz 73 2 3rd Kevin Donahue 80 1 3rd Wayne Cook 83 1

Low Gross Low Gross Low Gross Low Gross

David Harris 83 Gary Boswell 92 Sam Beret 97 Greg Hughes 108

Jim Johnson 83

Closest to #11 Closest to #11 Closest to #11 Closest to #15

Jim Johnson Bernie Wroblewski Sam Beret Greg Hughes

1st Don Schroeder 68 3 1st Harry Oberle 64 3 1st Alex Lutkus 64 3 1st Fred Schafer 78 3

2nd Denny Giambastiani 69 2 2nd Dirk Meyer 67 2 2nd Dick Chaffee 73 3 2nd Conrad Robertson 83 2

Tie 3rd Phil Goff 70 70 1 3rd Al Zavattero 69 1 3rd Dave Carlson 76 1 3rd 1

Tie 3rd David Harris 70 1


Denny Giambastiani 82 Harry Oberle 87 Alex Lutkus 95 Fred Schafer 116


Don Schroeder Al Zavattero

1st Jerry Hicks 62 3 1st Gary Boswell 62 3 Tie 1st Dave Carlson 71 3 1st Bill Hemmelsbach 68 3

2nd Phil Goff 65 2 2nd Jim Barstow 69 2 Tie 1st Jim Clizbe 71 3 2nd Fred Schafer 71 3

3rd Denny Giambastiani 69 1 3rd Dirk Meyer 70 1 3rd Charles McGinnis 72 1 3rd Terry Sherman 72 1


Phil Goff 81 Gary Boswell 87 Charles McGinnis 101 Bill Hemmeslbach 108 Terry Sherman 108


Denny Giambastiani Alan Pope Dave Carlson

Tie 1st Jerry Hicks 68 3 1st Jim Barstow 63 3 1st Charles McGinnis 66 3 Tie 1st Fred Schafer 70 3

Tie 1st Jim Johnson 68 3 2nd Harry Oberle 66 2 2nd Dave Carlson 68 2 Tie 1st Bill Hemmelsbach 70 3

3rd David Harris 70 1 3rd Gary Boswell 68 1 3rd Dick Chaffee 69 1 3rd Conrad Robertson 81 1


Jim Johnson 86 Jim Barstow 87 `89 Charles McGinnis 95 Fred Schafer 109


Don Schroeder Gary Boswell Sam Beret Fred Schafer

Tilden, May 28, 2019David Harris Official Scorer

Las Positas, May 20, 2019Alex Lutkus Official Scorer

Flight 1 Flight 2 Flight 3 Flight 4

Flight 4

Flight 3

Flight 2

Flight 1 Flight 2 Flight 3

Boundary Oak, May 6, 2019Jim Johnson Official Scorer

Flight 1 Flight 3 Flight 4

Flight 4

Al Hutcho Official ScorerBoundary Oak, May 13, 2019

Flight 1 Flight 2

18-Hole Pay In Advance Deadlines

Event Date Location Deadline Amount

Jun-18 Blue Rock East June 7 $39

June 24 Redwood Canyon June 11 $33

July 16 San Ramon July 5 $36

July 22 Poppy Ridge July 11 $49

July 29 Chardonnay July 21 $47

Send checks made out to SIR Branch 116 Golf, PO Box 683, Lafaye�e, CA 94549-0683

Golf Hotline: The Golf Telephone Hotline can be reached at 925-906-5355.

You may leave a message to register for 9-Hole & 18-Hole tournaments, cancel a previous registration, make

special requests for pairings, ask to be added to a waiting list after the deadline and check to see if a tourna

ment has been cancelled due to inclement weather or other reasons.

· If you are registering for Boundary Oak, please indicate whether you are Walking or Riding.

· If you are registering for Paid-in-Advance tournaments, please mail your check prior to the deadline to

SIR Branch 116 Golf, P. O. Box 683, Lafaye�e, CA 94549-0683.

Electronic Signups and Cancellations

Please note that you may also signup for Boundary Oak & Paid-in-Advance tournaments on this website.

Simply navigate to 18-Hole Group/Schedules & Signups and choose either Boundary Oak or Paid-in-

Advance. You may cancel a previous signup either by using the telephone hotline or by sending an email to

[email protected].

FLIGHT 1 FLIGHT 2 FLIGHT 3 FLIGHT 4

Name Pts Name Pts Name Pts Name Pts

Don Schroeder 24 Harry Oberle 25 Dave Carlson 21 Bill Hemmelsbach 25

Jim Johnson 21 Jim Barstow 23 Alex Lutkus 15 Fred Schafer 16

Phil Goff 15 Gary Boswell 23 Kevin Donahue 14 Greg Hughes 15

David Harris 14 Dirk Meyer 10 Richard Madden 11 Conrad Robertson 14

Jerry HIcks 9 Al Zavattero 6 Tom OʹBrien 7 Terry Sherman 13

Alan Fitzgerald 7 Bernie Wroblewski 4 Bob Testa 6 Robbie Robinson 4

Denny Giambastiani 6 Al Hutcho 3 Charlie McGinnis 5 Matt Arena 3

Michael Barrington 3 Frank Portillo 3 Jim Clizbe 5 Wayne Cook 3

Warren Garrison 3 Al Zavattero 2 Sam Beret 5 Hank McDermott 2

Bill McCord 1 Don Benioff 1 Bob Donohue 3 Phil Jenkins 1Katz, Marty 3 Ron Armijo 3

Dick Chaffee 3

2019 First Half Leaders (As of Tilden, May 28, 2019)

Golfers: State SIR Regional Team Scramble

The State SIR Regional Team Scramble is scheduled to take place at Rancho Solano on Monday, August 12,

2019. The format for this event is an A, B, C, D player format, based on one’s Index. Cost is $3.00 per player.

We are looking to have our Branch represented with as many teams as possible. If you want to play in this

event, please notify Hank McDermo�. Teams will be assembled based on the number of responses. A sign

up form has already been sent to our Branch golfers. Also, if you want to assemble an A, B, C, D team on

your own, please let Hank McDermo� know when you respond to him.

Rules of A�endance & Membership for SIR Branch 116

RULE 100. A member shall be notified in writing and/or telephone by his Branch of the pending termination

of his membership should he be responsible for any of the following:

·Miss three (3) consecutive regular luncheon meetings without having been excused by contacting the designated Branch A�endance person prior to the meeting date.

· Did not a�end one-half of the regular luncheon meetings within the previous twelve consecutive month period. NOTE: Excused meetings cannot be included to achieve the minimum a�endance.

· All legitimate alternatives to termination shall be explored. The member’s response may suggest an alternative to termination such as inactive status.

RULE 101. Certification of a�endance by a member at another Branch meeting will be considered as a credit

to his a�endance record. Individual Branches may limit the number of make-ups during a 12-month period.

RETURN TO: Neil Schmidt

2231 San Miguel Dr.

Walnut Creek, CA

94596-5805

Sons In Retirement: A non profit Organization for Men Enjoying Active Retirement

Non Responsibility Declaration RULE 345: All activities arranged for or 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, In

corporated, and its Branches do not assume any responsibility for the well being or safety of the participants

or their property, in any ma�ers pertaining to said activities.

Checks for Trips Trips of 2 days and 1 night or less may be made payable to the Branch conducting the trip. Trips in excess of 1

night must be made payable to the travel agency involved.

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