THE BIG SIR COLUMN

Remember It’s May 18

Our meeting date for May has been moved to May 18. Don't show up on the usual date or you will see a bunch of strangers and probably

have a lousy time.

I thought we had a good meeting and an excellent speaker at our April meeting. Thomas Lindemuth clearly explained the technology and presented the case for desalinization. Congratulations to Little Sir Darryl and his team. As you can read in the adjoining column, we will be having another excellent speaker in May. I don't think you'll want to miss him.

May will also be a great time to bring a first time guest. Not only will the guest's meal be $10 less at $15, you as the sponsor will receive a credit of $10 to be used for the purchase of Sir apparel. That's a great deal, and it's our opportunity to build a backlog of applicants for July as we don't have our usual luncheon in June.

And speaking of June, have you made reservations for you and your sweetie for our Spring Ladies' Day Lunch. Jack and his crew promise us an outstanding meal and some fine entertainment. Come early and enjoy refreshments on the patio overlooking the valley. Later in the month we'll have our annual Branch 8 BBQ; that's another fun event that involves the ladies. If you haven't signed up for it yet, get an email to me and I'll put you on the alternates list.

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THE LITTLE SIR SEZ

I received a number of compliments on our speaker’s presentation at our April luncheon. Our presenter, Thomas Lindemuth, gave us some very interesting facts

about the different types of desalination processes that are available and the feasibilities of each. Tom was gracious enough to stay after the luncheon and answer questions from about 12 members. I know there is a cost factor to consider but with blended desalinated water the cost wasn’t that great. Saudi Arabia relies solely on desalinated water so why not the Bay Area? Who knows, it may on the way.

Now, our speaker for May. Fred Nelson, one of our speaker committee members, has lined up Tom Barnidge, an editorial writer and columnist for the Contra Costa Times. Before Tom joined the Contra Costa Times he worked 12 years for the NFL editing all Super Bowl programs, retail NFL books and magazines plus all NFL team publications. Tom is presently the Metro Columnist for the Times. This certainly looks to be another great presenter for our luncheon.

Look forward to seeing all of you at the May luncheon.

Darryl Sweetland, Little SIR

HOTLINE INDEX © = Spouses/Friends welcome

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General Branch Business

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Branch Positions 17,18 Activity Report 4 Annual Barbeque © 4 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies 4 Astronomy 5 Bargain Bites © 4 Birthdays 15 Bocce ball (All) © 5 Book Exchange 5 Book Group 5 Bowling 6 Bridge (All) 6-7 Car Enthusiasts 7 Computers and Tech © 7 Cribbage 7 Digital Photography 8 Dominoes 8 Explore & Eat © 8 Fishing 8 Genealogy 8 Golf (All) 9 Heads Up Walkers © 9 Hikers © 10 Hotline Input 4 Let’s Dine In (All) © 10 Let’s Dine Out (All) © 11 Luncheon Menu 3 Membership Report 15 Picture Gallery 16 Poker 11 Pub Games 11 Single SIR Dine Out © 11 SIRS at the Games 11 SIRS in the Garden © 12 SIRS in the Kitchen 12 Sums In Retirement 12 Sunshine Report 3 Table Pool 12 Traveling SIRS © 13 Wine Articles (All) 13,14

Writing Your Life Story 14

Absences & Bringing Guests

925-901-4826 or

SIRBR8Hotline@hotmail.com

by Noon, Thursday before

May 2015

March HOTLINE Editor: Chuck Joyce Next SIR Luncheon: May 18, 2015 Concord Hilton 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord Executive Meeting: 9:00am Social Hour begins: 10:15am Luncheon starts: 11:30am Greeters: Chick Lowry & John Fagan

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Big SIR continued…

Last month I wrote about our Branch's first ever Mission Statement. Paraphrasing it, we want to enrich our members' lives and consequently, the lives of their spouses/partners. One of the key (and obvious) way we do that is through our activities. There is no branch in Sirdom that has as many and varied activities as we do – currently 45 with 27 of them coed.

I ask each one of you to read through this Hotline issue and not simply concentrate on the activities in which you're involved. There may well be activities that you are not aware of and you may want to get involved with them. If you don't see an activity that hits one of your passions, consider starting it. Our newly formed activities team can help you get it off the ground, and by doing this you can make our branch even more enjoyable to our members.

That's about it for this month. Remember, bring a first time guest and not only does he eat for $15, you get $10 off a piece of Sir apparel.

Aloha! (guess who’s in Hawaii?)

Ed Benson, Branch 8 Big Sir

NEW ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR E-MAIL If you change any of the above, please notify Bob Barnes. If you need a new member’s email address (or phone number), you can also contact Bob Barnes at (925) 686-0106 or send him an email.

Bob Barnes 686-0106 sb8msec@hotmail.com Dave Perkins 256-9569 snikrepj@aol.com

E-MAIL FOR ABSENCES AND GUESTS Emails sent to sirbr8hotline@hotmail.com for excused absences will be confirmed with a ‘Reply’ it was received. Messages sent to personal email accounts will not be answered.

If a ‘Reply’ confirming receipt of the email is not received, it is the member’s responsibility to follow up and ensure it was sent to the correct address. Either resend the email or call the attendance number at 925-901-4826 by Thursday noon prior to the meeting.

Please note calls to the telephone number will not be automatically returned since the greeting message confirms the correct number was reached.

Please bring a guest, but if you want to be sure your guest has a place to sit and gets a meal, you need to do the following:

Call the Attendance Secretary, Bill Peterson, on the attendance hotline: 925-901-4826 or by e-mail SIRBR8Hotline@hotmail.com on Thursday before the meeting. Then Bill can adjust his count for the caterer.

MEMBER RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Remember to carry several of our branch “business” cards in your wallet to give out to possible candidates for membership in our branch. Fill them out with your name and phone number as well. We will continue to award a random free lunch ticket on a quarterly basis to someone who is carrying a properly filled out card.

Also, remember to give a couple cards to your wife or significant other to carry. She can give these to friends and acquaintances who may know someone who qualifies for membership. Just a heads-up, for our upcoming Ladies Day Luncheon, your significant other may win something, if she has such a card with her.

We continue to do a good job bringing in new guests and members. Our number of guests and new members are ahead of our goal for this year. By bringing in new guests, we keep our branch vibrant and active. Good job everyone!

Johnson, Chairman of the Member Relations Committee

COMMENT CARD CORNER At the April 13, 2015 luncheon 9 attendees submitted comment cards. Six cards were submitted by members, one by a guest, and 2 showed no identity. Three attendees were "Impressed", one was “Pleasantly Surprised”, one was “Satisfied”, and 4 gave no attitude.

Six of the cards praised the food and service with such accolades as above average, enjoyable, good, good homemade tasting meatloaf, and great veggies. One congratulated the kitchen. The bread plates were missed again for the second straight month. Two noted the room was crowded, as were the tables with 9 diners each.

Two said the speaker was good or excellent, but one thought the presentation became too technical and produced nodding heads and relaxed eyes. Another thought speakers should have a 20 minute limit. Brief announcements were pleasing to one.

For the second straight month the feedback or hum from the sound system was annoying.

The most interesting comment was dislike for the method of introducing new members. He likes to hear directly from the inductee, as they are more entertaining and humorous that way.

SinSIRly, Jim Sowell

LEGAL NOTICE

This notice is available in the Roster and on the web site.

RECRUITMENT

The new year started off great. The recruitment committee is looking for new ways to introduce SIR to the community. The best recruitment method is still the members of the branch. Get together with your friend and neighbors and let them know how much fun you are having and ask them to join you at a luncheon meeting. Don' forget to stop by the recruitment table and pick up brochures and wallet cards to aid you in your discussions.

Chair: Don Dennler dondennler@yahoo.com 687-6483

FREE LUNCH DRAWING FOR BRINGING GUESTS As an incentive to bring in new candidates for membership, a drawing for a free lunch will be held in January and in July for members who bring guests to meetings during the previous six months. You can use the SIR cards available at the check-in table to invite guests.

For each new guest sponsored during the six month period, a member will have an entry in the drawing. Bring one new

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guest, have one chance. Bring 3 new guests, have 3 chances! And for your efforts, you do not have to be present to win.

RED DOT BAGES They belong to our new members; don’t forget to say “Hi” and introduce yourself. So let’s make them feel at home and let them feel they can talk about your SIR activities and ask them to join you.

BRANCH 8 ATTENDANCE RULES Rule 60. This notice has been moved to the web site.

TREASURER’S REPORT Larry Yarberry, Treasurer

Treasurers Report March, 2015 Branch 8 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE $18,200.81

TOTAL RECEIPTS $8,246.00

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $10,692.65

Ending Cash Balance $15,754.50

HELP WANTED Branch #8 Speakers

Our member survey indicated you wanted speakers from the Branch to speak about their unusual and perhaps exciting life experience(s) at our luncheons. Our usual presentation is about 20 minutes in length with 10 to 15 minutes allowed for questions.

So, if any of you are interested in being considered please contact Little Sir Darryl Sweetland

ATTENDANCE REPORT Attendance for the April luncheon

Active Members: Membership Prior to Luncheon 321 Members Inducted 3 Excused Absences - 64 Unexcused Absences - 5

Members Attending 255 Others: Visitors - Guests - 10 Others Attending 10

TOTAL ATTENDANCE 265

Guest Sponsor Rob English Walt Schick Mike Gargano Tom Doll Uwe Gunnersen Brian Woolf Steve Lafortune Al Makely John Meade Stan Johnson Jim Rosenquist Tom Brandsford Guest Sponsor Tom Trice Darryl Skiles Art Westman Darryl Sweetland

Guest Speaker Tom Lindermuth Bill Peterson, Attendance Secretary

NEED A RIDE? Those Sirs who do not have transportation and would like a ride to the monthly luncheon are invited to call:

Scott Graff 552-6097 scottgraff@comcast.net LUNCHEON MENU FOR MAY

Caesar Salad

Beef Lasagna

Vegetables

Lemon Cake

Coffee/Ice Tea

VEGETARIAN MEAL OPTION We offer a vegetarian meal option to those who cannot eat the regular monthly entrées served at the luncheons. This is not intended to be a choice made each month simply as an alternative to the regular menu but to do our best to accommodate members’ health, dietary or religious needs on a permanent basis. Please call to discuss your particular situation.

Bill Peterson, Attendance Secretary 925-676-5295

ACTIVITIES AT OTHER BRANCHES The list is being revised. Look for an updated list here next month.

STATE SIR HAPPENINGS A complete archive is now on the State website at http://sirinc.org/sirhappenings/pastissues.html You can open the file and sort on any keyword by using the binoculars icon. Just click on the icon; type in a word like activity or activities in the box; and all of the activity articles will be indexed. The current issue of SIR Happenings is at http://sirinc.org/sirhappenings/ Walt Schick

SUNSHINE REPORT Since the last Hotline Report, the Sunshine Committee has sent wishes for a rapid recovery to Pump Pumphrey, and to Austin Prindle. It has sent condolences to the Jim Styles family, the Don Wesdorf family and to the Pump Pumphrey family.

Lawrence Mersmann 935-9124 lmersmann@yahoo.com SIR Sunshine Committee: br8sunshine@yahoo.com

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HOTLINE INPUT and WEB EDITORS IMPORTANT – SINGLE HOTLINE EMAIL ADDRESS: Hotline@sirinc3.org. Send your articles and photos BEFORE the 20th of the month. Include meeting information and dates for the following month to keep your group properly informed about meetings, deadlines and upcoming events. Late reports will not be included in the Hotline.

Current Hotline Editors (Hotline Coordinator *) Dan Weller* dweller@astound.net Barry Brown barry@bkbrown.net Chuck Joyce joycc003@gmail.com Ekk Keller ekkeller@astound.net Jim Ripley jimrip99@aol.com

Website Editor, Webmaster, and Activities Page Derek Southern derek.southern@gmail.com

Asst. Website Editor - Bill Hunter wkhbill@pacbell.net

Please be brief, we will attempt to keep the articles worded as you wish them to be presented. Please place the Chairman and other contact information at the bottom. While formatting and type style is left to the discretion of the Hotline Editors, we will try to preserve your format “bolds” and underline. Please avoid complex boxes and having the whole article in “bold” or ALL UPPER CASE LETTERS. For sending text, a word document or just typing into the Email message works just fine. Please avoid copying and pasting text from websites as this can require retyping before it can be used.

To be sure your article is not missed, please put “hotline” “activity” and “month” into the Subject of your submittal Email Example: Hotline Activity - Poker for October

We, your Editors and Webmasters, are here to serve you, and we need your very important input. For the Website, send input anytime, but expect some possible delay before input is added.

ACTIVITY REPORT Co-Ed activities are an important part of Branch 8. We currently have 28, probably the most of any SIR branch in the state. We want to promote our Co-Ed activities to current members as well as to prospective applicants by including Co-Ed information in the Hotline and on individual activity web site entries.

We are also sending a quarterly Co-Ed Newsletter to the homes of all our members. You should have recently received Issue #2 and will get Issue #3 in mid-summer. The Activity Coordinating Committee would like to know how it is being received by our members, so we will be asking for feedback over the next few months in several formats.

The first will be a brief 5-6 question web-based survey of Branch 8 members that will take a few minutes to complete. You will receive an email early in May with a link to the survey. Your participation in the survey will be much appreciated. Once we get done with gathering the feedback, we’ll let you know the results.

As always, thanks for your help. Phil

Coordinator: Phillip R. Trapp 925-648-4056 Home

925-963-1819 Mobile 925-820-6455 Fax ANNUAL BRANCH 8 BARBEQUE ©

Annual Branch 8 BBQ Time Is Running Out

At the time this is being written, we have reached our 130 participant goal, but if you want to attend, don't despair. We are now taking sign ups for alternates. There are sure to be drop outs between now and our June 16 event.

If you want to attend, send an email to Ed Benson (ebensonbwa@aol.com), and he will put you on the alternate list. Participants will be taken of the alternate list on a first in, first out basis as those who have already signed up drop out. If you want to attend, DON'T delay.

Those who are among the lucky (or prompt) 130 will receive an email in early/mid May giving you the payment details.

The BBQ will be held on June 16 at the Concord Community Park on Cowell Road just south of Monument Boulevard. We will again be using last year’s caterer, headed by our own Branch 8 member, Tom Borman; they did a great job. The price remains the same at $25.00 per person.

The festivities will start at 3:00, dinner will be served around 5:00 and we’ll wrap up at dusk or whenever the drinks run out. LOL

Chair: Ed Benson (925-943-7011) ebensonbwa@aol.com

ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES

The Arts, Crafts, Hobbies and Collections Activity got off to a start at the April Meeting. It featured hand made boxes using dovetail construction, marquetry and some inlays. We hope to make this an ongoing activity and will try to have an exhibit showcasing the various interests of our membership for everyone to enjoy, so please stop by our table and check it out.

The next exhibit will be in July and will continue on a quarterly basis for now, but it can be expanded as necessary. We are actively pursuing participants, so if you have an interest of any kind, and I mean ANY KIND, please contact me.

Chairman: Al Steunenberg als2nnbrg@comcast.net 820-2758

ASTRONOMY

Dr. Rollie Otto, our guest speaker, discussed the connection between science and faith at our regular meeting Monday, April 13. We are taking a tour of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on Friday April 17.

The topic for May 18 will be Einstein's Theory of General Relativity and we will watch a video on the subject. We will also

discuss our upcoming visit to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Our Web page at www.sirbr8.com/astronomy is updated frequently with new information, videos and links relating to upcoming topics.

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Bill Hunter, Chairman; 947-6947 wkhbill@pacbell.net Leary Wong, Asst. Chair: 930-7024 kinglear3@aol.com BARGAIN BITES FOR MAY

When you read this article we will have enjoyed our third Bargain Bites event on Tuesday, April 28 at Savanh Thai Restaurant in Pleasant Hill where 30 SIR and spouses/friends enjoyed a multi course Thai meal. Hope you were among the group.

Our next Gourmet Adventure is tentatively set for Tuesday, June 23. Watch for the

announcement. If you would like to be placed on our Bargain Bites e-mail list, just send me an E-mail and say "Place me on the Bargain Bites list".

You have probably driven by one of those interesting neighborhood restaurants and thought about trying it, but then drove on to your favorite tried and true (probably a large local or national chain), all the time saying to yourself ,“ We have to try them one of these days.” Well, maybe that opportunity has arrived.

Hope to see you at the next Bargain Bites.

Chairman Ron Smith 314 3066 resmith62@aol.com Asst. Chair: Ed Benson 943-7011 ebensonbwa@aol.com

BOCCE BALL OPEN PLAY ©

The 2015 Bocce Ball Open season will begin on May 8th at 8:30 am. We play on the Concord courts in Newhall Park. Newhall Park is located on Turtle Creek Rd. between Treat Blvd. and Ayers Road. Play is open to all SIR members and partners. You do not require any knowledge of the game as we will show you how to play and explain the rules

that govern the game of Bocce Ball. We provide all the equipment (Bocce Balls and score boards). I organize whoever comes to play into teams. If you have any questions, please call the Activity Chairman.

Chairman: Bob Barnes 686-0106 sb8msec@hotmail.com Assistant Chariman: Danny Rinaldi: 825-0519 dmrinaldi@astound.net

BOCCE BALL LEAGUE PLAY ©

The 2015 Concord Bocce Ball Federation (CBF) League season will begin on May 3, 2015 at Newhall Park and Baldwin Park courts in Concord. We play on the Baldwin Park courts which are located off Beach St. (near Port Chicago Highway and Bonifacio St.) Play is limited to 10

SIR members and/or partners and we have the requisite number. You do not require any knowledge of the game as we will show you how to play and explain the rules that govern the game of Bocce Ball. The CBF League provides all the equipment. If you have any questions, please call me (Activity Chairman).

Chairman: Bob Barnes; 686-0106 sb8msec@hotmail.com Asst. Chairman: Danny Rinaldi 825-0519 dmrinaldi@astound.net

BOOK EXCHANGE

If you read it and like it, bring it.We encourage and want you to bring books to share. Our mantra is…”IF YOU READ A BOOK THAT YOU REALLY LIKED AND WANT TO SHARE IT, BRING IT TO THE NEXT SIR LUNCHEON AND DONATE TO OUR COLLECTION”. Unfortunately we have started to get books that appear to be

from someone's housecleaning: old textbooks, travel guides from 2000 (or earlier!!), etc. Although we immediately weed these from our collection, it would be better if our members did not bring them to the meeting.

We have marked some of the boxes with red tape indicating “NEW BOOKS” which we place at the end of the table. Just drop any new books, or books from the collection you are returning, into these marked boxes. This way everyone knows what is NEW.

Since we continue to grow at about 3 boxes of new books each meeting, the book exchange team meets every 6 months to review our inventory and continue to “weed” as necessary, to keep our collection at 40-50 boxes of books.

As always, if you have any questions or suggestions contact any member of the book exchange team:

Chairman: Tom Kerns, jtomk01@aol.com (925-376-8840). Assistant Chair: Stan Orlik, stanner1@sbcglobal. Assistant Chair: Ken Main, mainkenneth46@gmail.com Assistant Chair: Rob Laabak, rlaabak@yahoo.com

BOOK GROUP

We read Sandy Tolan's 'Lemon Tree' in April and it triggered the best discussion so far. We soon left the books' contents and looked toward the present and future of life in Israel and Palestine, what it held and how to improve it. There were objective and biased opinions, lots of

enthusiasm and lots of thought. One repeated comment was “what a sad book” that reflected the history and hope for Israel.

Now, during April, we are reading Ken Follet's 'Eye of a Needle'. More on that next month!

The Book Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Round Table Pizza on Treat blvd. Email me, Nick Maufe if you are interested in joining us.

Chairman: Nick Maufe 925-719-2504; Nickmaufe@gmail.com

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BOWLING

Winter Leagues

Branch 19 SIR League - Branch 19 (Concord) sponsors a SIR league at Clayton Valley Bowl. There are eight four-person teams. Ladies are welcome if you would like to bowl with your life partner.

The 2014-2015 league ends on May 2nd. As usual, there is a battle for first place. Dan Weller’s team, “Grey Matters”, is in first place with a four-point lead. Their magic number is “3” for winning the second half of the 2014-2015 season. If they win, they will play the winner of the first half on May 2nd for the season championship.

SIR State-Wide Tournament Schedules, Applications, and Results Are On Line:

To access the SIR State bowling information, open the state bowling web site at http://sirinc.org/bowling/index.html. You can find tournament schedules, applications, and results on the site.

Upcoming SIR Bowling Tournaments:

DATE LOCATION COMMENTS

May 4 - 6 Sonora

SIR State Team Tournament. SIRs only, no guests or spouses. Doubles and 4-man team events only. Very nice venue at the Black Oak Casino.

June 3 - 4 Pinole

Spouses and guests are welcome at this event. Fairly close in venue which is at the Pinole exit of I-80.

ACTIVITY CHAIRMAN: Dan Weller 925-935-5510 dweller@astound.net ASSIST. CHAIR: Jim Erickson 925-939-7925 erickson.jim@att.net BASIC BRIDGE

The Basic Bridge format is open to players of many levels. Each table will have a coach. For beginning players there will be a review discussion after the hand has been played. The more advanced players have non-competitive, free play. All players are invited to ask questions and offer friendly

advice on mistakes at any time.

The sessions are co-ed. Basic Bridge is held on the first Thursday of the month from 1:30 – 3:30 PM at Round Table Pizza located on Treat Blvd. near Oak Grove Road. Come early for lunch as that is our payment for use of the room. Call Rod Spicer, 935-5306, to be added to our reminder list.

Rod Spicer, Chairman, 935-5306, marod61@att.net Al Hudgens, Co-Chairman, 246-7846

COUPLES BRIDGE © The April 20th Couples Bridge session had 6 tables or 12 couples, resulting in some competitive games. This was our biggest turnout. So, we tried a new procedure in which we utilized 2 booths in the restaurant area to provide more “elbow” room for all 6 tables. It seemed to work fine.

Raleigh and Helen Davis took first place with 3350 points. Second and third place were taken by the team of Lee Schneider and Adrienne Morrison with 2940 points and Rod and MaryAnn Spicer with 2870 points.

Our next game will be Monday May 11th (the second Monday this month only because of the change in our Sir Luncheon date to the third Monday). Mark you calendars! If anyone is interested in joining us, please contact Ken Main by phone or email. We are always in need of substitutes.

We meet at Round Table Pizza on Treat Blvd (near Oak Grove) in Walnut Creek, with play starting at 1:00 PM. Join us for lunch before bridge play begins.

Bob Pate – Chairman Phone (925) 947-0818 Email: retirednuc96@yahoo.com

Ken Main – Assistant Chairman Phone (925) 945-1065 Email: mainkenneth46@gmail.com

BRIDGE DUPLICATE – ONE Duplicate Bridge #1 met April 10th for the regular monthly session at Chateau II in Pleasant Hill. Top finishers were:

1st Kahl-Schulzer 38.5 points

2ndT Sherne-Schick 36 points

2ndT Gopal-Milano 36 points

Only one slam was bid and made by the Pappenhagen-Regan team who bid and made 6 NT on a board where all other pairs bid 4 spades making 6. Otherwise very few games were bid and made. Play, for the most part, could be characterized as epic defensive struggles. Top play on the defensive side went to the Gopal-Milano pair who set an ill-advised 5 heart save attempt by 3 doubled, not vulnerable for a score of 500.

Thanks to Ed Myrtle for hosting and set-up. Jim Regan will have these duties in for our May 8 session. Players are reminded not to use the parking close to Chateau II - that is needed for the residents and their guests. Lastly, thanks to Al Pappenhagen and Dean Steichen for subbing.

Substitutes are often needed and any SIR wishing to play should contact: Chairman : Bob Kahl, 284-8572, rirkahl@att.net Asst. Chairman: Dick Long, 274-1786

BRIDGE DUPLICATE – TWO

[No input for this issue] Chairman: Max Creamer 262-740 maxcreamer@sbcglobal.net ASS’T CHAIR: Walter Schick 934-0656 walterschick@astound.net

BRIDGE RUBBER

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We had a little bit of trouble getting started this month. We expected 5 tables of players, but only 4 showed up. If you have signed up with Al Welch saying you were coming, it would be courteous if you could call us to

cancel for any reason. I have added my cell phone (324-8336), so you can reach me at the last minute.

This month the best players were: Rod Spicer (4550); Al Welch (3840); Larry Lange (3560); and Al Hudgens (3380). The scores ran from 600 to 4550 with the median being about 2500.

All members are invited to our game. We play on the first Thursday of the month at Round Table Pizza on Treat Blvd. near Oak Grove Road. The game starts at 9:00AM and we want everyone to arrive by 8:45. Please answer Al Welch’s e-mail early because the last man to answer may be eliminated if the tables are full.

Rod Spicer Chairman, 925 935 5306, marod61@att.net Al Welch Cochairman, 925 938 4131, maynal41@hotmail.com

CAR ENTHUSIASTS The Car Enthusiasts Activity continues to Grow! We now have

21 members with good attendance at the monthly meetings. Wives and significant others are welcome. Contact Chick Lowry to advise of attendance plans.

MAY OUTING:

Where : California Auto Museum – 2200 Front Street, Sacramento , CA. (guided tour

of museum begins at 112:00am)

When: Wednesday May 27, 2015

Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm (arrive by 10:45 am)

Cost: $5.00 per person (group rate if we have 10 or participants)

Travel: Self provided (Free parking adjacent to building)

Dinner: Chevy's Fresh Mex - Riverfront dining (NO Host event) ,1369 Garden Hwy - Sacramento, CA.

(There are no plans to include SIRS classic vehicles on this outing.)

Following the museum visit, we plan to drive to the Chevy's Riverfront for an early No Host dinner. This should provide adequate delay time for commuter traffic to diminish. Due to scheduling problems there will be NO April event.

To add your name to the Activity Participant List please contact:

Chairman Chick Lowry, 932-4886 clowry2845@aol.com Asst. Chair Tom Mohrman 1-516-242-1635 (cell) mustangtpm@gmail.com

COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY ©

At the April meeting, Nick Kloski from HoneyPoint3D gave a presentation on the technical and mechanical aspects of 3D printing and explained how this industry has the capability to radically change the way things are created in the world. Nick even brought a 3D printer and gave us a

demonstration if its capabilities. Information on Nick’s presentation can be found at http://a2cat.sirinc2.org

At our May meeting, Neil Schmidt will talk about TV Streaming. He will cover the different options and methods for connecting your TV to the Internet and explain some of the free, as well as paid, things you can do with a connected TV besides streaming Netflix movies. The available devices and services are rapidly changing. Come to the meeting and find out what is currently available and where this technology is heading. A preview of Neil’s talk can be found at http://a2cat.sirinc2.org

As always, coffee and cookies are available before and during the meeting. And, in addition, there’s Barry’s nifty freebies raffle. Odds of winning are better than one in ten.

We look forward to seeing you 9:15 AM, May 21, 2015, at the Walnut Creek Elks Lodge,1475 Creekside Drive. We ask for a donation of $5 to cover the cost of the hall rental, coffee and cookies -- but some months are free, so come and see if our May meeting is one of those! All SIR members and their guests (spouses included!) are welcome to attend. See you there.

Bill Phelon rphelon@juno.com 254-8338

CRIBBAGE

Cribbage Results for April 2015

April 1 – There were 17 SIRS who participated. Joe Anthony had the high score for the day with 287 points followed by Ron Draper with 252 points. Third place went to

Frank Begert with 222 points, George Schultz with 189 points, and Steve Bishop with 167 points.

April 21 – We had 17 participate in this session. Jerry had the high score the day with 266 points. Second place went to Jack LaSalle with 197 points followed by Herb Hellsten with 178 points, Larry Mersmann with 166 points and Jerry Ward with 160 points.

The Cribbage Group meets on the first Wednesday and the third Tuesday of each month at Round Table Pizza on Treat Blvd. at 1 PM. Please join us if you have played Cribbage or would like to learn the game. Our next meetings are on Wednesday, May 6; Tuesday, May 19; and Wednesday, June 3.

Overall Results thru April are as follows:

Highest Individual Game Scores Frank Begert/George Schultz 123 Frank Begert/Herb Hellsten 121 Steve Bishop/Herb Hellsten 109 Larry Mersmann/Dennis Mierzwa 105 Dennis Mierzwa/Dan Weller 105

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Highest Daily/Total Scores Herb Hellsten 435 Steve Strobel 301 Frank Begert 295 Joe Anthony 287 Jerry White 266

Highest Per Game Average Score (50% of Games Played)

Herb Hellsten 29.60 Frank Begert 28.47 Jerry White 28.04 Larry Mersmann 25.58 Terry Mason 23.96

Chairman, Herb Hellsten hchell@astound.net Asst. Chairman, Ron Draper r-draper@pacbell.net

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Our April Meeting at Jim Ripley’s home “focused” on reviewing “Wildflower” photos, along with the usual assortment of member’s recent interesting photos and photos from past assignments.

The next meeting of the Digital Camera Group is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday May 15, at

the DeWayne Ruwe residence. The general assignment for the meeting is “Black & White Photos.” Assignment Chairman Dave will be E-mailing us some suggestions.

Our MAY host, DeWayne, will be sending out reminders / directions and looking for attendance confirmations a week or so before the meeting. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided, for which we ask a $2 donation. All levels of photographer, from point and shooter to sophisticated DSLR users are welcome.

Bill Phelon, Chair rpheon@juno.com 254-8338 Dave Davis, Vice Chair, dav.davis@comcast.net 838-1753

DOMINOES Wanted: New Players for Domino's Have you wanted to learn how to play dominoes? Here's your opportunity. We are looking for members who would like to learn the game. The thought is to set up a table with beginners and one or two current domino players to show you how

to play the game.

We meet at ROUND TABLE PIZZA located at 2960 Treat Blvd, Concord Calif. Hours of play are 11:00am to 2:00pm.

We usually purchase coffee or lunch. We donate $5.00 each and we keep score by points. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place take home the money. We'd love some new players and always have fun. Please join us on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month.

Chair: Danny Rinaldi 825-0519 dmrinaldi@astound.net

EXPLORE AND EAT

Nothing new to report at press time.

Please check the Branch 8 website: www.sirbr8.com.

Chairman: Ron Woods - shepwoods@comcast.net 930-9194

Ass’t: Larry McEwen; 939-3216; elmwoodeux@comcast.net

AREA 2 FISHING

All SIR members and guests are welcome and, indeed, encouraged to participate in fishing trips as well as attend the monthly meetings. Next meeting will be Thursday,

May 28th, at the Legend Sports Bar and Grill at the Diablo Creek Golf Course at 4050

Port Chicago Highway in Concord. Meeting starts at 8:30am.

It is all about trout! San Pablo Reservoir is the place. Dick Grube caught 2 of the tasty rainbows over 10 pounds and a 5 pound black bass, all trolling. Terry Miller, Gordon Linebaugh, Barry Rauchle, Rich Fiscina, Paul Dubow, Ernie Wong, Harry Sherinian, and Carl Moyer all caught some of the delicious San Pablo trout. Pete Gates, Steve Loftin, Bruce Persons, and Ken Konzak all got limits of trout from Los Vaqueros Reservoir in rental boats. Carl Moyer got skunked at Shadow Cliffs from the shore, and also on the opening day of salmon season on the ocean fishing from Moss Landing.

Catching small stripers and a few keepers from the delta were Rich Fiscina, Terry Miller, Harry Sherinian, Tom Boltz, Mike Corker, and Tom Kostik. Harry Sherinian and Carl Moyer got one small shaker halibut from the Berkeley Flats in San Pablo Bay. Paul Dubow went to Florida for some sheepshead and mangrove snappers. And Ernie Wong fly fished from his ladder at Pyramid Lake in Nevada for the large cutthroat trout found there. The ocean rockfish season starts early this year, April 15th. Go get em!!!

We will be very busy this spring with: delta fishing for bass, catfish, striped bass, and sturgeon; trout in mountain and local lakes, salmon and rockfish on the ocean. We live in a fishermen’s paradise.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 28th at the Legend Sports Bar and Grill at the Diablo Creek Golf Course at 4050 Port Chicago Highway in Concord. Meeting starts at 8:30 am. For further information, please contact: Dick Thomson, Big Fish (925-944-1760) Carl Moyer, Branch 8 Coordinator, (925-685-5243) or Romano Gnusti, Treasurer/Secretary, (925-376-3313.)

GENEALOGY

The SIR Genealogy Activity is a new activity for the purpose of assisting members wanting to research their family's genealogy. Since this activity can be pursued on-line at home when the member chooses, there is not a strong need to hold frequent meetings.

We are well aware there is a strong interest in genealogy. Your thoughts and ideas towards improving this activity will be appreciated. Anyone wanting advice or guidance in the research of genealogy, please contact:

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Chairman: Dan Smith dns.lns02@astound.net or cell 925 588-6792

GOLF 18 HOLES How well did you know your game? Our first Branch 8 Tournament was held on April 20 and no doubt a good time was had by all, 12 inch holes on the front 9 and “plays it down” on the back 9.

May and June are full golf-wise with our Area 2 Team Scramble being held at Deer Ridge on May 28. We will be well represented with 9 teams participating. Lets bring home a winner and advance to the next qualifier. Our “Event of the Year” Carmel will be held June 1 and 2. It is not too late to sign up for this one. Monday, June 1 we will play Rancho Canada East (48 signed up) and Pacific Grove June 2 (36 signed up) Monday night is our dinner with 55 attending. This historically has been a real fun event. Have you ever wondered what your swing speed may be? Well. Here is a bit of trivia. The driver swing speed of an average lady golfer is 62 mph:96 mph for an average LPGA professional: 84 mph for an average male golfer: 108 mph for an average PGA Tour player: 130 mph for Tiger Woods: 148-152 for a national long drive champion. Balls travel significantly further on hot days. A golfer swinging a club at around 100 mph (doesn’t apply to most of us Branch 8 golfers) will carry the driver up to eight yards longer for each increase in air temperature of 25 degrees Fahrenheit. We all try our best when playing golf. When the pros break 60 it is a milestone. Well, a few Branch 8 golfers have achieved that “goal”. Here they are: Dwane McGlothin and Ken Belfer both shot 59’s at Dublin Ranch on Jan 13. David Green carded a 57 and on Feb 2 at Brentwood. Ken Belfer again shot a 57 on March 2 at Delta View. It may be noted that these scores are net, rather than the pros gross score. Nevertheless, these guys are good! Dave Platter, Chair: golfplatter@hotmail.com 283 9146 Bill Koski, Communications: billkos36@comcast.net 672 7650 GOLF 9 HOLES

We continue to have a great turn out every week and a good time afterwards in the restaurant. After careful consideration and feedback from the players it has been decided to continue with the “free drop from the bunker no closer to the hole” rule for the

time being or until adequate sand is put into the traps. Of course if you prefer to play from the hazard please feel free to do so. The plans for the Don Atwater Invitational on June 4th are rapidly being formulated see the page on the website for more information. If you are planning on participating please contact the event chairman Phil Philpot at jr5753@outlook.com or 937-2260.

Barry Brown, Chair: barry@bkbrown.net 930 8206

Phil Philpot, Asst. Chair: jr5753@comcast.net 937-2260

COUPLES GOLF©

Marshals Joe and Bonnie Dell’Orfano hosted our April 9th event at Diablo Creek Golf Course with a very creative and fun play format: “Bingo, Bango, Bongo”. The person in each foursome to be the

1st on the green would get a “Bingo” (worth 1 point). The person closest to the pin would get a “Bongo” (1 point) and the first in the cup got a “Bongo” (also 1 point). So, in theory, the maximum # of points a person could get would be 3 points a hole or 27 points for the round. We had a tie for 1st place, Dean Steichen and Larry Yarberry both got 10 points and won a sleeve of golf balls. Once again, we had a near record turnout with 22 golfers, 2 golfers were on the DA list, and couldn’t play but did join us for another scrumptious lunch and the Greenery Restaurant.

Our next game will be on May 14 at Diablo Creek and our marshals will be Millie and Paul Hersch.

Please sign-up on the website, or contact Paul Derby at: Chair: Paul Derby, 324-8283 or derby.paul@comquest.net

HEADS UP WALKERS © May Walks

One-hour walks start at 9:30 AM and usually are on flat surfaces. Most walks are “out and back” which means you walk for 30 minutes at your own pace, then turn around and walk 30 minutes back to the starting point. At 10:30 we leave the trail

for coffee, refreshments and spirited conversation. Spouses and dogs welcome.

5/7/2015: Lafayette: Moraga Community Center. Meet at the Lafayette Community Center on St. Mary's Road. Parking is near the new sport court. Cafe: Noah's New York Bagels. Leader: Ken Main

5/14/2015: Concord: C.C.C. Regional Trail. Take Treat Blvd east. Go 3/4 mile past Oak Grove and turn left on San Miguel. Turn right on Via Montanas. Meet in Parking Lot across the street from the trail at the Lime Ridge Open Space. There is street parking also under shade trees about 90 feet from the trail head. Cafe: Peet's Coffee. Leader: Lynn Jones

5/21/2015: Walnut Creek : Civic Park. Meet at the Civic Park parking lot off of Civic Drive. Cafe: Kaffa Cafe. Leader: Ray Tenzer

5/28/2015: Danville: Railroad Museum Iron Horse. Exit I-680 at Diablo Rd., west to Hartz Ave., left to Prospect Ave., right to Railroad Ave Meet in Railroad Museum parking lot, corner of Prospect & Railroad Ave. Cafe: Pascal French Oven Bakery & Cafe. Leader: Roger Lockwara

6/4/2015: Lafayette: Lafayette Reservoir. Entrance on Mt. Diablo Blvd., about 1 mile west of Happy Valley Rd. Meet at

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the EAST (far left) end of metered parking lot. Bring 4 or 5 quarters. Cafe: Noah's New York Bagels. Leader: Steve Pierce

Chairman: Dan Weller Home: 935-5510 Cell: 395-1732 dweller@astound.net Assist. Chair: Erland Persson, 932-5328 erland.p@comcast.net

SIR HIKERS © May 12, 2015: Contra Costa Canal- Briones- Mt Diablo Regional Trails Easy Hike

This easy hike will be from Walden Park in Walnut Creek to the Larkey Park ridge (past the Lindsey Wildlife Museum). The distance is about 4.5 miles. The trail is

fairly level except for the last part past Larkey Park. A total of about 400 feet in Accumulated Elevation Gain (AEG).

We will meet at Walden Park, 2698 Oak Road, Walnut Creek. There are parking spaces for 13 cars. The hike will start at 10:00 a.m.

Details of the hike, including trail map, directions to the trailhead, lunch, and photos are on the SIR Branch 8 Hiker Activity WEB page at http://www.sirbr8.com/hikers/ . A carpool is NOT set up due to the very short distance from the carpool garage to Walden Park. Individually arranged carpooling is recommended.

Leader: Pete Kiernan 925-685-9020 Cellphone day of hike (925)808-8033

May Coordinator: Dave Davis 925-838-1753

May 26, 2015, Kennedy Grove Regional Park, Hard Hike.

This is a 4 mile hike but with two hill climbs to make it challenging. The reward is a big lake and bay view payoff after the second climb.

We start at 10 am at the Kennedy Grove Regional Park parking lot. We head up the Kennedy Creek Trail, circling behind Radach Hill on the Black Oak Loop trail and back, turning left onto Sea Foam Trail, which then climbs 400 feet to the crest of a hill. We're rewarded with terrific views of San Pablo Reservoir and of San Pablo Bay. We descend 400 feet in shade on Lower Sea Foam Trail and complete our hike on Laurel Loop trail.

Details of the hike, including CARPOOLING, DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAILHEAD, trail map, lunch, and photos are on the SIR Branch 8 Hiker Activity WEB page at http://www.sirbr8.com/hikers/ . Note: IF YOU ARE CARPOOLING, be sure the driver and passengers agree on whether to go to lunch or not.

Hike Leader: Martin Simmons 925 586-2704 martin@infinitylane.com

May Coordinator: Dave Davis 925-838-1753 dav.davis@comcast.net

Chair: Dave Davis, H: 838-1753 dav.davis@comcast.net

Assistant Chair: Martin Simmons H: 925 586-2704 martin@infinitylane.com

LADIES DAY LUNCHEON ©

There are 2 things to remember about our next Ladies Day Luncheon. (1) it will be held at the Contra Costa Country Club on Monday, June the 8th, (2) contrary to what you previously may have read or heard, there is no sirloin on the menu. Just salmon, chicken and vegetarian.

The cost is $35.00 per person. Reservation forms follow. If you haven’t sent in your individual or group reservation yet, please mail it to Ed Dijkman, who’s address is on the form, or turn it in at the Ladies Day table we’ll have set up at the May luncheon on 5/18.

So, bring your female companion and have a good time.

Jack Waddell, Ladies Day Luncheon Chairman

#932-5664 jwaddell@astound.net

LET’S DINE IN # 1 ©

No update for this Hotline issue. Check our website for current information: website: www.sirbr8.com.

Chair: Ron Cassano: roncassano@gmail,com 944-1238

LET’S DINE IN # 2 ©

The last "Dine in two" took place at the lavish home of Bill and Pat Eich Thursday, April 3rd. It was a sumptuous affair with and assortment of appetizers and with libation on the deck.

There were 10 participants present with the Riley's filling in for the Lackwara's who were off to new adventures.

The meal was absolutely perfect, with a herbed chicken and scalloped creamed potatoes along with a great salad,veggies and bread and butter and lotsa vino.

To cap the evening off, the dessert was a Lemon cream pie that was a work of art and the taste was divine.

A number of toasts were given and a merry evening was had by all.

We will keep you posted for our next extravaganza!

Ed Cohn, Chairman

Co-Chair: Ed Cohn; gitano2@att.net 954-7600

Co-Chair: Bob Price 937-6814 sprice8126@yahoo.com

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LET’S DINE OUT # 1 © No activities are planned for June, but save the date: Sunday, July 26 for brunch at the Crow Canyon Country Club. All members are invited, couples and singles. More information will be available as we get closer to July.

CHAIR: Ken Main mainkenneth46@gmail.com

CO-CHAIR: Don Allen dondorothyallen@comcast.net

LET’S DINE OUT # 2 ©

Dinner is Thursday, May 14, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Dan & Lynda Smith, 60 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Jack’s Restaurant & Bar in Pleasant Hill is the location of our Dine Out 2 group Thursday May 14. Host and hostess will be Dan & Lynda

Smith and they have set dinner at 6 p.m. to take advantage of the Early Bird menu.

Dan (who joined Branch 8 last year) has organized and now chairs our Genealogy group and participate in several other branch activities. Lynda is a Bay Area native and Dan an East Coast transplant. Dan says he tried to take her out of state after they married 42 years ago. Within 9 months they were back in San Francisco and have lived in the Bay Area ever since. “You can't take a California girl out of California”, Dan says.

Reserve your space for dinner. Contact Dave & Lynda Smith 429-0431, E-mail dns.lns02@astound.net

Let’s Dine Out 2 encourages friendly dining in small groups (maximum of 4 couples). As a host you are expected to: Select a restaurant, date and time Arrange for a table of 8 and separate checks per couple

This will then be promoted for the benefit of other Branch 8 Sirs and their ladies. Groups of 8 lend themselves to interesting conversations with fellow Sirs and their partners as well as allowing restaurants to show off their service and cuisine best. We are fortunate to have so many restaurants in the area. Please share some of your favorites and host a Dine Out 2 activity.

Chairman Don Atwater 673-1669 datwater@pacbell.net Assistant Chair: Jerry Milano 934-3496 jerrymilano@astound.net

POKER

Come join us for poker! Players wanted.

We offer refresher games at 10:15 before the Monthly Luncheon for any member who wants to try again. Call Dan Franklin if you want to sit in to learn. You can also sit in to help our new players. We now have 9 groups and the playing

days are shown in the table below.

First Monday First Tuesday First Friday

Second Tuesday 3rd Wednesday Third Thursday

Fourth Monday Fourth Tuesday Fourth Thursday

Our groups meet usually from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Group members rotate as hosts, providing drinks and munchies. Deal rotates; dealer calls the game and antes a quarter-- three-raise limit. We play nickel, dime, and quarter. It’s an inexpensive way to spend an afternoon with a great group of guys! Chair: Ekk Keller 685-1505 ekkeller@astound.net Asst: Dan Franklin 933-2594 montgall26@gmail.com PUB GAMES

Darts & Pub Games, a new branch activity, gathers on the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoons at 2:00 at Arties Countrywood Lounge 2068 Treat Blvd. Walnut Creek. All skill levels are welcome as some of us are learning the intricacies of dart throwing from those more skilled in this and other pub

games. Members participating in this activity include Bill Cooke, Chairman, Al Welch, Assistant Chairman, Don Atwater, Bob Bailey, Tom Kerns, Ron Santini, Jack Schweitzer and Jerry Ward. We have room for more so please join us at the pub. Chairman: Bill Cooke, 691-9325 bwcooke@yahoo.com

SINGLE SIRS DINE OUT © In April, our monthly Dine Out was hosted by Ray Nummi on the 7th at The Elephant Bar in Concord. We had 14 Single Sir’s attend and enjoyed a wonderful dinner with spirits.

Our May dinner will be hosted by Jerry White and will be on Tuesday, May 5 at the Pomegranate Restaurant at 1389 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek at 5:30 PM.

The group enjoys getting out of the house once in a while to share a good meal and some lively conversation. Each month, a member acts as host and chooses a restaurant in the area with reasonable prices. We meet a 5:30PM and are usually out about 7:30PM. If you are a Single Sir, please check us out.

Jack Stack, Chairman 939-1842 carjack@jps.net Herb Hellsten, Asst. Chairman 686-6398 hchell@astound.net

SIRS AT THE GAMES

Please consult the Branch 8 website: www.sirbr8.com. for information about future events

Chair: Steve Schramm sschramm01@gmail.com 222 0801

Co-Chair: Tom Kerns jtomk01@aol.com 376 8840

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SIRS IN THE GARDEN ©

A great late Spring, and a wonderful Summer, is approaching. Tips from Contra Costa Master Gardeners: WATER ACCORDING TO PLANT NEEDS AND SOIL TYPE! Check soil moisture (dig down or use a moisture meter) and water only when the soil is dry. Adjust irrigation frequency and run

times to water plants as little as possible to keep them alive. Get used to plants that don’t look perfect. The following link provides sample sprinkler and drip run times. After factoring in your climate, soil, plant type and sprinkler output, these can be used as a starting point. Gradually reduce water use by 10 percent increments over the course of a few weeks, giving plants time to adjust. http://ccmg.ucanr.edu/

WELCOME to the following new members of SIRs in the Garden group! Mario Moratorio: Professor, Retired UC Farm Advisor Tom Keehn: New Br 8 Member Advisor to Markham Arboretum and Nature Park Bob Weiss New BR 8 Member Alex Go: New Br 8 Member Dan Chiappone: BR 8 New Member, Expert Orchid Grower, Member American Horticulture Society.

SIG meets the 3rd. Thursday of the month, 1:00 PM at the Gardens at Heather Farms. Join us there! Tony de Losada, Chair- tonydelosada@gmail.com Tom Mohrman, Co-Chair

SIRS IN THE KITCHEN Cinco de Mayo

With Executive Chef Ed and Ms Donna on their way to Hawaii, what better way to celebrate an April spring day than to bring Hawaii to Walnut Creek? The weather was beautiful, the Sirs in the Kitchen gang for the

most part were dressed in their best Hawaiian shirts and a complete Hawaiian meal including Mai Tais and Hawaiian Beer was prepared and served. The menu featured two Hawaiian hors d'oeuvres, ribs, beans mac salad, coleslaw, bread and dessert. Lots of pineapple and dark brown sugar died for this meal.

It couldn't have been done without the help of prep sous chefs Jack and Dick and finish sous chefs Rons (Smith and Maciak, Ekk and Tom. Of course a big pat on the back goes to our set up, clean up and take down crews. All did a fine job. It takes a bunch of volunteers to put this meal on every month. Oh yeah, Ron Smith won a free lunch by wearing a shirt that best typified the Islands (at least in Ms Donna's opinion).

At our next meeting on May 19, we will celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Well, we'll be two weeks late, but who cares? The menu will feature at least four Mexican appetizer favorites, plus chicken enchiladas, carnitas, frijoles, taco salad and mini margarita cheese bites. I can hardly wait – gee, to be in Hawaii and Mexico in the same month.

Sirs in the Kitchen is now at 50 members. If you want to join, drop Executive Chef Ed an email (ebensonbwa@aol.com), call

him (925-943-7011) or catch him at the monthly meeting. So far, we’ve always had room for anyone who was able to attend, and our typical luncheon turns out 25 to 30, or so. You don’t have to be an experienced cook (our members have all levels of cooking ability), and all meetings are held at Casa Benson. The usual shared cost for the luncheon and wine is $15, and that’s the best deal in town.

Should any Sirs want our recipes, email Executive Chef Ed, and they’ll be sent to you.

Executive Chef: ebensonbwa@aol.com

SUMS IN RETIREMENT

The Area 2 $ums Investment Group will meet on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. at the Legends restaurant at the Diablo Creek Golf Course, 4050 Port Chicago Highway, Concord.

Our guest speakers will be Jim and Sue Breedlove, of Breedlove Insurance in Orinda. Sue and Jim will discuss

“Insurance For Seniors: Medicare and More”. They will explore the types of Medicare coverage, the rules for when you can get and change your coverage, and why you might want to. The goal is to minimize your medical insurance costs. If there’s time, they also explore why a senior might want to have life insurance as well.

Jim was born and raised in Tyler, Texas and worked his way West over the years. He received a bachelor’s degree in physics from MIT and a PhD from Rice. He also has an MBA from the University of New Mexico. Jim held numerous technical positions before forming Breedlove Insurance. He specializes in Medicare and life insurance.

Sue is a native of Appleton, Wisconsin and graduated from Arizona State University. After a long career in corporate sales, Sue specializes in health and long term care insurance.

The Legends restaurant opens at 7:00 a.m., so come early and have a leisurely breakfast with your colleagues prior to the meeting. Plan to attend this meeting and bring a prospective SIR.

Co-Chairmen: Gary Moore (Br-174) 925–254-8742 David Sutton (Br-8) 925-686-0158 Leary Wong (Br-8) 925–457-0807

TABLE POOL Did you ever play pool in your younger years? Have you ever thought about playing again but didn't want to go to the pool hall by yourself? Just like Golf you only become good at putting the ball in the pocket if you practice. It improves eye and

hand coordination. It might even improve your game of Golf.

Because you're a SIR member you have the opportunity to get together to play some pool (just for the fun of it). We play for approximately 2 hours. We meet and start at 11:30 on the first and third Mondays of each month at Masses, 2721 North

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Main Street, Walnut Creek. The cost is $5.00 for as long as you want to play. This is a special rate that Masses gives the SIR’s members. You can also play during the day, at other times, for the same $5.00 fee. Just tell them you're a member of SIRs. We play mostly 2 man teams of eight ball, or a unique three-player game, called “Crazy Eights”, depending on the number of participants.

There are plenty of tables, so come on down and join other pool players from Branch 8 and other branches in the area. If you have not played for awhile, don't be bashful. Come on down and join us and get some practice. We welcome new pool playing and potential pool playing members.

Jerry White (jdwhite8062@yahoo.com) 944-9068

TRAVELING SIRS ©

The “Traveling SIRS” activity will be replacing the “TRAVEL” and the “TRAVEL CLUB” activities. Watch this space for more information.

Chair: Ed Cohn Gitano2@att.net (925) 954 7600

Assistant Chair: Jim Lunn jwlassociates@comcast.net

WINE FINDERS 1 ©

Sir Ron and Judy Smith graciously opened their home to our thirsty (& hungry) members, setting the perfect tone for our wine tasting event. All couples offered their selection of California Rose’s, which not surprisingly originated almost entirely in Northern California! Appetizers were

unique and abundant; none of the attendees were threatened with starvation!!

Our participation was nearly 100%, just missing Sir Jack Sagen and Rose. Six bottles were entered in the competition/evaluation tasting, and the top three were:

1ST PLACE: Tony (& Peggy) de Losada’s 2013 “Menage a Trois” California Rose’, Safeway, $5.40.

2nd PLACE: Tom (& Shiela) Mohrman’s 2013 Coppola Sofia Rose’, Monterey County, Bevmo, $13.99.

3rd PLACE: Jim (& Christine) Ripley’s 2013 Ryder Estate, Pinot Noir Rose’, Central Coast, Bevmo. $6.99.

Of note was Tony and Peggy’s blue ribbon winner coming in at only $5.40 per bottle—such A DEAL !!!

The evening was SPARKED with enthusiasm- including some putting exhibitions by some of our golfers,. A special thank you to Ron and Judy! Next gathering will be June 11, hosted by the Laabacks; August by the Sagens; and the Mohrmans have Oct. December may be a holiday gathering of all 3 WINEFINDERS GROUPS!! (PRICES)???

INVITATION TO ALL SIR MEMBERS: Although this is a group that encourages couples participation, single SIR members are invited to come stag or pair-up with a SIR whose spouse is unable to attend. A wine type is selected (by Chair

or HOSTS), then we do a blind tasting, and rank the top 3 bottles. Each couple brings a bottle of their favorite wine in accord with the selected type, priced under $16. Bonus points are obtained for bottles under $10, and double bonus points for under $6 !!

Each couple also brings an appetizer suitable for serving 8 that compliments their wine selection. We meet at 6 PM at rotating host’s homes on the second Thursday of even numbered months (Feb., Apr., etc). Remember to bring your own glass, one per attendee, properly “branded”.

If any of you SIRs are interested in joining our group, please consider getting on our waiting list as there’s usually room for those wishing to attend. Also note that 2 other groups exist that operate pretty much the same way. (WINEFNDERS-2, WINEFINDERS - 3).

Chair: Bob Price: 937-6814 sprice8126@yahoo.com Co- Chair: Tony de Lasada -945-1730 delosoda@ix.netcom.com

WINE FINDERS 2 © This is an informal wine tasting occurring every even numbered month. Although this is a group that encourages couples participation, single SIR are invited and can come stag or pair-up with a SIR whose spouse is unable to attend. A type of wine is selected by each Wine Finder sub-group, then we do a blind tasting and rank all wines. Each couple brings a bottle of their wine priced under $15. Each couple brings an appetizer to serve 6 or 8 that compliments the wine selection. We meet at 6:PM at rotating host's homes, usually on the second Thursday of even numbered months. Each attendee also brings his/her own glass.

If any SIRs are interested in joining our group(s), please contact either of the co-chairmen, or Bob Price (925) 937-6814

Chair: Bob Price: 937-6814 sprice8126@yahoo.com Co- Chair: Tony de Lasada -945-1730 delosoda@ix.netcom.com

WF-#2 Chair: Ron Cassano 925- 944-1238 roncassano@gmail.com WF-#3 Chair: Larry McEwen 925- 876-9516 elmwoodeux@comcast,net

CELLAR FILLERS WINE

The next meeting will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, May 13, at Sir Jim Warner's home, 290 Twinview Dr., Pleasant Hill. Directions have been furnished to members. If you would like your name added to the members list and receive directions, please call or email either Jim

Sowell or Jim Warner with your contact info.

Attendance is limited to about 14 members, applicants or guests. CFWA is a great activity to introduce a guest to SIR. The activity is open to members, applicants, and prospective member guests. Spouses and SO's are welcome at our other 4 wine activities, such as Wine Finders I, II, and III, or Bargain Wines. Volunteer hosts are welcome.

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We have a modest lunch and taste approximately 10 selected wines. A report on the wines evaluated at our May meeting will be available on the Branch 8 website home page soon after the CFWA meeting. It will list the wines, their rankings, price and source. This information will allow Sirs unable to participate in the actual tasting to buy wines that meet their criteria for value and quality. The cost of the activity varies with the number of attendees, but usually runs around $10.00.

Early reservations are accepted any time. If you have questions contact:

Jim Sowell, Chair, sowell4jim@aol.com, (925) 939-4670 or (925) 457-7746 cel Jim Warner, Ass't Chair, jdubew@hotmail.com, (925) 935-8032

BARGAIN WINES

Tasting on the Straits Thirty-four bargain winos enjoyed a 10 bottle tasting at Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant in Pleasant Hill on March 31. Of the 10 wines (4 white and 6 reds), 2 of the whites and 3

of the reds were judged to be candidates for either immediate or eventual purchase. That's a pretty good hit rate for wines that sell for $10 or less. Should anyone want the summary judging, please email Ed Benson.

The appetizers of fried zucchini and fried calamari were quickly devoured, and all of us were very satisfied our selected entrees (mostly steak). We'll go back there in the future as we had a nice private room, no corkage charge and were allowed to finish wine not drunk in the tasting with our dinner. A great deal for $45 per person.

The next outing will be sometime in late May or early June. Ed and Jim will set the date when Ed and Ms. Donna return from Hawaii in early May. We are looking at doing a wine tasting on a yacht leaving from Martinez. We would taste while motoring around the Carquinez Straits then have dinner – probably at La Tappitia in Martinez. Total cost for the 2 hour cruise, tasting and dinner would be around $50 per person. Watch for the announcement in early/mid May.

We now have 58 Branch 8 Sirs on our roster, and although this is a couples’ activity, single Sirs (or those single for the evening) are certainly welcome. Meetings are scheduled on an ad hoc basis – usually in conjunction with major sales from wine outlets. We usually taste ten wines priced from $10 and below. We aim for 4 or 5 meetings a year. The Head Wino is Ed Benson (ebensonbwa@aol.com), and he’s ably assisted by Jim Warner (jdubew@hotmail.com). Please contact either of them to be included in the participant email list. Now, let’s go find those bargains!

Chair: Ed Benson (925-943-7011) ebensonbwa@aol.com

WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY

Writing Your Life Stories will meet on April 28 and we welcome new members. We write short stories about events in our lives that are of interest to us and perhaps will be to our progeny. Meeting as a group and sharing stories (always voluntary) triggers our memories and keeps us inspired.

We meet on the fourth Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Vintage Kensington Place (in the second floor Game Room), located on Geary Road near North Main in Walnut Creek, just off I-680.

You will receive a syllabus to guide you in writing your own life stories. .

Dick Brewer 925-933-0876 revrpb@aol.com Dick Schally 925-939-9648 rschally1@sbcglobal.nrt

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Membership Report as of: 4/13/2015 BEC Approval: 4/13/2015

Applicants to be Inducted: 3 Name Badge Sponsor

Dan Chiappone MD-328 Joe Casalania MD-10 PJ Jiannalone MD-329 Greg Ryan MD-233 Bob McMains MD-330 Tom Hodgson MD-100

Members Requesting Active Status: 0 Name Badge Sponsor

New Applicants: 5 Name Badge Sponsor

Dan Chiappone MD-328 Joe Casalania MD-10 PJ Jiannalone MD-329 Greg Ryan MD-10 Bob McMains MD-330 Tom Hodgson MD_100 Hormoz Baba MD-331 Jack Sagewn MD-222 John Meade MD-332 Stan Johnson MD-39

Applicants for Orientation: 3 Name Badge Sponsor

Dan Chiappone MD-328 Joe Casalaina MD-10 PJ Jiannalone MD-329 Greg Ryan MD-223 Bob McMains MD-330 Tom Hodgson MD-100

Applicants On Hold: 3 Name Badge To Be Inducted

Harry Schadek MD-323 May 18, 2015

Hormoz Baba MD-331 May 18, 2015 John Meade MD-332 May 18, 2015

Members Requesting Inactive Status: 3

Name Reason Effective

Mike Minadeo His Schedule 3/23/2015

Bob Pate Member Health 4/7/2015

Mike Leigh His Schedule 4/10/2015

Active Members Resign: 1

Name Reason Effective

Gene McManus Member Health 4/7/2015

Inactive Members Resign: 0

Name Reason Effective

Membership

State Number

Active 323

Applicants 3

Inactive 19

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SIR Birthday Mayil 2015 Name Day

Leo Barrella 1 Austin Prindle 2 Gary Brown 2

Dennis Reschke 3 Ahmad Omid 6

Larry Yarberry 6 Bill Karr 10

Chick Lowry 10 SIR Birthdays continued….

Name Day Don Marchman 11

Leary Wong 12 Glenn Gilman 13 Doug Brown 15

Lloyd Gunderson 15 Ralph Schweinfurth 15

Sam Wilkinson 15 Stephen Deness 15 Tom Voulgares 15

Jim Whitsett 17 John Crooks 20 Mike Paster 23 Paul Derby 26 Dave Allen 27

Rich Cheney 28 Joe Williamson 29 Mysore Gopal 30

Dick Grube 31

SIR Anniversary April, May, June 2015

Name Years Month Dwane McGlothin 15 June

Joseph Kelly 10 April Ed Pearson 10 April Gary Plisco 10 May

Jack Waddell 10 May

Obituaries for April 2015

Name: Pump Pumphrey Partner: Phyllis Pumphrey Inducted: 3/5/2004 Deceased: 4/17/2015 Interests: Aerobics, Computers, Cooking, Digital Photography, Music, Swimming, Travel

Bob Barnes Membership Secretary

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INDUCTEES FOR APRIL 2015

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April Guest Speaker Tom Lindermuth

Name: Dan Chiappone Partner: Nancy Pak Residence: Walnut Creek Phone: 925-943-2022 Major: No Degree Occupation: Software Engineer Company: Bank of America Interests: Computers, Sirs In The Garden, Travel – World, Investments

Name: PJ Jiannalone Partner: Judy Bostrom Residence: Concord Phone: 925-200-1575 Major: Business Management College: Grand Canyon College Occupation: Flooring Sales Company: BR Funsten Co. Interests: Golf – 9 Hole, Hikers, Travel - World

Name: Bob McMains Partner: Carol McMains Residence: Pleasant Hill Phone: 925-937-6391 Major: Mathematics College: Cal Poly Occupation: Teacher Company: SF School District Interests: Car Enthusiasts, Lets Dine IN, Wine Tasting, Sirs in the Garden

New Members & Sponsors

Arts & Crafts Display

Mike Corker caught this nice striper from the Delta

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Mt. Diablo Branch No. 8 Branch Officers

Big Sir Ed Benson 925-943-7011 ebensonbwa@aol.com Little Sir Darryl Sweetland 925-672-4967 dsweetland@att.net Secretary Erland Persson 925-932-5328 erland.p@comcast.net Membership Secretary Bob Barnes 925-348-6443 sb8msec@hotmail.com Attendance Secretary Bill Peterson 925-676-5295 wpete333@comcast.net Treasurer Asst.

Larry Yarberry Ron Cassano

925-890-9245 925-944-1238

l.yarberry42@comcast.net roncassano@gmail.com

Directors Phil Trapp Larry Lange Jack Waddell Rob Laaback Leo Barella Tony de Losada

925-648-4056 925-254-6281 925-932-5664 925-938-5225 925-933-2372 925-945-1730

prtrapp@sbcglobal.net rllange@pacbell.net jwaddell@astound.net sb8becdr2@hotmail.com leojudyph@comcast.net tonydelosada@gmail.com

Attendance Positions Hilton Coordinator Bill Peterson 925-676-5295 wpete333@comcast.net Lunch Badge Greg Ryan

Jack Sagen 925-676-0133 925-376-2749

ryan1077@sbcglobal.net jack.sagan@sbcglobal.net

Branch Positions Activity Coordinator Asst.

Phil Trapp Don Atwater

925-648-4056 925-673-1669

prtrapp@sbcglobal.net datwater@pacbell.net

Activity Committee.

Phil Trapp Don Atwater Dave Davis Tom Kerns Walt Schick Dan Weller

925-648-4056 925-673-1669 925-838-1753 925-202-5922 925-934-0656 925-935-5510

prtrapp@sbcglobal.net datwater@pacbell.net dav.davis@comcast.net jtomk01@aol.com walterschick@astound.net dweller@astound.net

Audit Asst.

Herb Hellsten Vito Magliano

925-686-6398 925-228-9251

hchell@astound.net vdonvito@sbcglobal.net

Certificate Creator Barry Brown 925-930-8206 barry@bkbrown.net Chaplain Asst.

Fred Nelson Dick Brewer

925-689-6714 925-933-0876

nelson.fred39@gmail.com revrbp@aol.com

Historian Phil Trapp 925-648-4056 prtrapp@sbcglobal.net LDL Organization Jack Waddell 925-932-5664 jwaddell@astound.net Nominating Committee Chairman Leo Barrella

Richard Bal Walter Schick Larry Lange Jerry Milano

925-933-2372 925-943-7011 925-934-0656 925-254-6281 925-934-3496

leojudyph@comcast.net richsbal@astound.net walterschick@astound.net rllange@pacbell.net jerrymilano@astound.net

Luncheon Positions Drawings – Lunch Ticket - Birthday

Rob Laaback Al Hudgens

925-938-5228 925-246-7846

Sb8becdr2@hotmail.com

Greeter Organizers Asst.

Darryl Skiles Joe Miscione

925-827-3818 925-284-2163

dbskiles@astound.net posterdemp@aol.com

Guest Check-In Asst.

Bill Johnson Dennis Mierzwa

925-284-1728 925-938-5343

bjohnson@comcast.net dennis.mierzwa@att.net

Lunch Meal Tickets Mann Wong Terry Vinson

925-891-4007 925-934-2194

Boggiebetty333@att.net twvinson@astound.net

Lunch Organization Bill Peterson 925-676-5295 Wpete333@comcast.net Need-A-Ride Scott Graff 925-552-6097 scottkgraff@comcast.net Pianist open Song Meister Asst.

Roger Sperling Brian Woolf

925-933-5588 925-932-0590

Rog-nan@astound.net Brian.woolf01@gmail.com

Speaker Selection

Darryl Sweetland Ed Cohn Fred Nelson Tony de Losada

925-672-4967 925-954-7600 925-689-6714 925-945-1730

dsweetland@att,.net gitano2@att.net nelson.fred@gmail.com tonydelosada@gmail.com

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Mt. Diablo Branch No. 8 Membership Positions

Applicant Orientation Chairman Asst.

Dave Perkins Mike Anderson

925-256-9569 925-229-0680

snikrepj@aol.com ma94553@yahoo.com

Email Distribution Dave Perkins 925-256-9569 snikrepj@aol.com Member Relations Chairman Asst.

Stan Johnson Bob Barnes Leo Barrella Richard Bal Ed Benson Bill Peterson Walt Schick Ron Smith Derek Southern Jim Sowell Phil Trapp Tony de Losada Jack Waddell Dave Perkins Mike Anderson Don Dennler

925-938-7016 925-348-6443 925-933-2372 925-944-1832 925-943-7011 925-934-0565 925-314-3066 925-253-1646 925-939-4670 925-648-4056 925-945-1730 925-932-5664 925-932-5664 925-256-9569 925-229-0680 925-687-6483

stan.johnson@gmail.com sb8msec@hotmail.com leojudyph@comcast.net richsbal@astound.net ebensonbwa@aol.com wpete333@comcast.net walterschick@astound.net resmith62@aol.com derek.southern@gmail.com sowell4jim@aol.com prtrapp@sbcglobal.net tonydelosada@gmail.com jwaddell@astound.net snikrepj@aol.com ma94553@yahoo.com dondennler@yahoo.com

Publicity & Image Chairman

Walter Schick Tony de Losada Dick Brooks

925-934-0656 925-943-1730 925-228-6959

walterschick@astound.net tonydelosada@gmail.com baltel@comcast.net

Recruitment Chairman Don Dennler Ed Cohn Tony de Losada Stan Johnson Ed Benson Walt Schick

925-687-6843 925-954-7600 925-945-1730 925-938-7016 925-943-7011 925-934-0656

dondennler@yahoo.com gitano2@gmail.com tonydelosada@gmail.com stan.johnson@gmail.com ebensonbwa@aol.com walterschick@astound.net

Roster Bob Barnes 925-348-6443 sb8msec@hotmail.com New Member Follow-up Richard Bal

Ron Smith 925-944-1832 925-314-3066

richsbal@astound.net resmith62@aol.com

Sunshine Chairman Larry Mersmann 925-935-9124 lmersmann@yahoo.com Technology Positions

Technology Coordinator Open AMS Mentors Dave Davis

Bill Hunter Nick Maufe Martin Simmons Dan Weller

925-838-1753 925-947-6947 925-719-2504 925-586-2704 925-935-5510

dav.davis@comcast.net wkhbill@pacbell.net nickmaufe@gmail.com martin@infinitylane.com dweller@astound.net

Audio Hans Pable Dick Brooks

925-672-2564 925-228-6959

pable@astound.net baltel@comcast.net

Computer Help (MAC) Computer Help (PC)

Dick Brown Dwane McGlothin

925-676-9048 925-798-2868

richardjoanne@comcast.net dwane@mcglothin.com

Data Base Architect Dan Weller 925-935-5510 dweller@astound.net Laptop Manager Bob Barnes 925-348-6443 sb8msec@hotmail.com Photographer Bill Phelon

Volunteers 925-254-8338 Digital Photography

rphelon@juno.com

Photo Gallery Editor DeWayne Ruwe 925-229-0162 dandlruwe@comcast.net Projector and Screen Bill Hunter 925-947-6947 wkhbill@pacbell.net Web Master Asst.

Derek Southern Bill Hunter

925-253-1646 925-947-6947

derek.southern@gmail.com wkhbill@pacbell.net

Hotline Position Editors Dan Weller

Ekk Keller Jim Ripley Barry Brown Chuck Joyce

925-935-5510 925-686-1505 925-891-4007 925-930-8206 925-788-1295

dweller@astound.net ekkeller@astound.net jimrip99@aol.com barry@bkbrown.net joycc003@gmail.com

Publisher Rob Laaback 938-5228 Sb8becdr2@hotmail.com

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SIR BRANCH 8

LADIES DAY LUNCHEON Contra Costa Country Club

801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill

Entertainment: The Singing of Pamela Brooks

Door Prizes

$35.00 Per Person

Monday, June 8, 2015 10:45 am Social Hour - 11:45am Luncheon

Luncheon choice:

Poached Salmon or Grilled Chicken Scallopini

Or Vegetable Wellington (Vegetarian) Luncheon includes: salads, vegetables, coffee/tea and dessert

Single SIRs or those whose wives cannot attend are welcome

For those putting a party together, reserve your Group table early.

Group tables must be paid in full at the time of reservation.

Meal selection for each tablemate must also be provided at time of reservation.

Reservation Deadline: Monday, June 1,2015

No refunds after 9:00pm: Wednesday, June 3, 2015

For cancellations, call Ed Dijkman at 925-680-7756

Reservations may be made by mail or at the April or May luncheons

Tickets indicating meal choice will be provided at the event.

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Ladies Day Luncheon – Contra Costa Country Club Please print name or names below, as you want them to appear on your name tag.

Name:_______________________________ SIR MD#__________ Salmon or Sirloin or Vegetarian (Circle one)

Guest Name: _______________________________ Salmon or Sirloin or Vegetarian (Circle one) Mail reservation with checks (payable to SIR Branch 8) to:

Ed Dijkman, 5091 Murchio Dr. Concord, CA 94521

Completed form, with amounts due, should be submitted at time reservations are made

Reservation Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2015 -- No refunds after Wednesday, Wednesday, June 3, 2015

For cancellations, call Ed Dijkman at 925-680-7756

Mail form and checks (payable to SIR Branch 8) to: Ed Dijkman, 5091 Murchio Dr, Concord, CA 94521

Number of tickets _____ at $35.00 per person. Total: ________________

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SIR Branch 8 Ladies Day Luncheon – Contra Costa Country Club Monday, June 8, 2015 Group Reservation Form Please print tablemate names below, as they are to appear on name tags.

(1) SIR MD #_____Last Name:_________________First Name:____________ Chicken or Salmon or Vegetarian (Circle one)

Guest Last Name:___________________________ First Name:______________Chicken or Salmon or Vegetarian (Circle one)

(2) SIR MD #_____Last Name:__________________First Name:_____________ Chicken or Salmon or Vegetarian (Circle one)

Guest Last Name:___________________________ First Name:____________ Chicken or Salmon or Vegetarian (Circle one)

(3) SIR MD #_____Last Name:_________________First Name:____________ Chicken or Salmon or Vegetarian (Circle one)

Guest Last Name:_______________________ First Name:_______________Chicken or Salmon or Vegetarian (Circle one)

(4) SIR MD #_____Last Name:_________________First Name:_____________ Chicken or Salmon or Vegetarian (Circle one

Guest Last Name:___________________________ First Name:_______________Chicken or Salmon or Vegetarian (Circle one)

(5) SIR MD #_____Last Name:__________________First Name:_______________Chicken or Salmon or Vegetarian(Circle one)

Guest Last Name:___________________________ First Name:_______________ Chicken or Salmon or Vegetarian (circle one)

Completed form, with amounts due, should be submitted at time reservations are made

Reservation Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2015 -- No refunds after Wednesday, Wednesday, June 3, 2015

For cancellations, call Ed Dijkman at 925-680-7756

Mail form and checks (payable to SIR Branch 8) to: Ed Dijkman, 5091 Murchio Dr, Concord, CA 94521

Number of tickets _____ at $35.00 per person. Total:_________________