Activities Calendar-------------- 3
Activity Chair ------------------- 11
Activity Chairmen -------------- 2
Birthdays -------------------------- 4
Book Group ----------------------- 6
Book Exchange ------------------- 6
Branch Officers ------------------- 2
Bridge ------------------------------ 7
Computer & Tech. --------------- 8
Dine-O-SIR ----------------------- 11
Fishing ----------------------------- 6
Golf ---------------------------- 13-15
Golf Event—Carmel -------- 5,10
Golf Event—Reno -------------- 14
Hiking and Walking ------------ 5
Li�le SIR Comments ------------ 7
Meeting A�endance (Apr.) --- 4
Meeting Speaker (Apr.) -------- 5
Membership ---------------------- 4
Mexican Train Dominos ------ 11
New Member -------------------- 8
Poker ------------------------------- 4
President’s Awards ------------- 9
SIR Happenings ----------------- 9
SIR Web Addresses ------------ 11
Spring Fling Luncheon ----- 8,12
$ums Investment ---------------- 6
Sunshine --------------------------- 7
Topics Submissions ------------- 9
Travel ------------------------------ 11
Treasurer’s Report -------------- 4
Walking Tours ------------------- 8
Wine Appreciation -------------- 5
SPRING FLING – Are you going? I hope so! It is second only to our year end
Christmas Dinner Dance. At the SPRING FLING there will be Wonderful Food,
Delicious Drinks and most importantly. There will be all of You. LET’S ALL
ATTEND.
There will not be a meeting in May. Why, you ask? THE SPRING
FLING.
I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A Big Hug and Kisses to all on Mother’s
Day. We Love You All.
Here then is a Prayer for All:
Gracious God - we are growing old.
Keep us from the fatal habit of thinking that we must say something on
every subject.
Release us from craving to straighten out everybody’s affairs.
Make us thoughtful but not moody, helpful but not bossy.
Keep our mind free from the recital of endless details; give us wings to
get to the point.
Seal our lips on our aches and pains – love of rehearsing them is becom
ing sweeter as the years go by.
Teach us the glorious lesson that occasionally we may be mistaken.
Keep us reasonably sweet; we do not want to be Saints … some of them
are so hard to live with … but a sour old person is one of the crowning
works of the devil.
Give us the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in
unexpected people.
And give us grace, O Lord, to tell them so!
Amen. PLEASE CALL 322-1318
or email to lunch
[email protected] by the
Monday prior to the meet
ing to cancel your stand
ing reservation or to bring
a guest.
SIR Branch 116
Trampas Topics Newsle�er
May, 2018
Next Meeting: 11:30 am
Monday, June 18, 2018
Boundary Oak, 3800 Valley
Vista Rd., Walnut Creek
A Nonprofit Public Benefit Organization for Men Enjoying Active Retirement
Sayings of 2018 Big Sir Marty Ka�
Topics Index
Marty Katz, Big SIR
2018 SIR Branch 116 Officers & Directors
Li�le SIR
Jerry Hicks
945-7465
2018 Support Chairmen
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Member.Sec.
Phil Goff
831-3692
Asst.Treasurer 2
Al Satake
254-9589
Director
David Harris
672-5543
Director
Peter Coggiola
820-1518
Secretary
Fred Schafer
648-4199
Asst.Treasurer 1
Bob Shader
939-8421
Director
Norm Alberts
837-4074
Director
Al Hutchko
827-9130
Director
Harry Sherinian
846-7067
Treasurer
Jim Nickels
210-1512
2018 Activity Chairmen ·Book Group Rich Black ·Book Exchange John Fraser
ʺ ʺ Dick Kauffman ·Bridge Jon Dickson ·Computer & Tech. Neil Schmidt ·Dine-O-SIR Alex Lutkus ·Duplicate Bridge Conrad Robertson · Fishing Harry Sherinian ·Golf–18 Hole Bernie Wroblewski
ʺ ʺ Asst. Jim Johnson ·Golf—9 Hole Dick Chaffee
ʺ ʺ Asst. Darrell Mclaughry ʺ ʺ Asst. Skip Berkson ·Golf — Reno Paul Ramaccio�i ·Golf — Carmel Jim Barstow ·Hiking & Walking Joel White
ʺ ʺ Asst. John Riordan ·Mexican Train Richard Madden
ʺ ʺ Asst. Alex Lutkus ·Parties J. Christopherson ·Poker Lou Sandor · $ums in Retirement Ben Smith ·Walking Tours Alan Fi�gerald · ʺ ʺ Asst. Greg Hughes ·Wine Appreciation 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
Big SIR
Marty Ka�
484-0122
Assist.Secretary
Dave Williams
216-6048
Director
Paul Ramaccio�i 229-2564
RAMP Commi�ees (or Chairmen or Departments) · Recruitment Skip Berkson · Activities Norm Alberts ·Member Relations Bob Donohue · Publicity Allan Chasnoff
2018 Support Chairmen: · Audit Commi�ee Ron Armijo · Nominating Commi�ee Paul Ramaccio�i · Sunshine Commi�ee Ma� Arena · Travel Commi�ee Don Murray
Luncheon Support: · A�endance Kevin Donohue · Audio Visual Neil Schmidt · Chaplain Commi�ee Art Donaldson · Greeters Commi�ee Paul Ramaccio�i · Interviewer Max Foust · Raffle Commi�ee Don Schroeder · Speakers Commi�ee Jerry Hicks · Storytellers Commi�ee Pete Coggiola
Membership Relations Commi�ee · Computer Support Neil Schmidt · Email Contact Phil Goff ·Membership Roster George Pryhuber
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SIR Branch 116 Activity Calendar
Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.
1 2 3 4 5
Duplicate Bridge
(9:00 Diablo Vlly. Bridge Ctr)
9Hole Golf
(10:00@ Buchanan Fields GC)
Conco D
e M
ayo
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
18Hole Golf
(9:32@ Boundary Oak GC )
Luncheon Bridge
(11:30@ Contra Costa Bridge
Center)
Mexican Train
(10:00@ Church of Christ,
Minert Rd., WC)
9Hole Golf
(10:00@ Diablo Hills GC)(12:30@ Crow Canyon CC)
Hiking & Walking
(8:15@ Museum of San
Ramon Valley, Danville)
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Moth
ers
Day
18Hole Golf
(9:32@ Boundary Oak GC )
9Hole Golf
(10:00@ Buchanan Fields GC) Computer & Tech
(9:30@ Elks Club)
Walk
ing T
our
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
18Hole Golf
(9:30@ Lake Chabot GC )
Luncheon Bridge
(11:30@ Diablo CC)
9Hole Golf
(10:00@ Brentwood GC)
$ums Investment
(8:00@ Diablo Creek GC)
Fishing Group
(8:30@ LegendsDiablo Crk)
Couples Train
(10:00@ Church of Christ,
Mioert Rd., WC)
27 28 29 30 31
18Hole Golf
(9:00@ Hiddenbrooke GC)
9Hole Golf
(10:00@ Diablo Hills GC)
May 2018
Walking Tour
(10:30@ Mare
Island, Vallejo)
1. Doug Aalders
2. Ron Banducci
3. Ben Bryce
4. Larry Cannon
5. Tom Conroy
6. Al Farbman
7. Jim Flessner
8. Rudy Gebert
9. Chuck Gilliam
10. Jerry Hicks
11. Bob Huck
12. Greg Hughes
When you see these members, wish them a
Happy Birthday!
May Birthdays
13. Bob Kinser
14. George Kohut
15. Darrell McClaughry
16. Essie Naddaf
17. Steve Reid
18. John Riordan
19. Robbie Robinson
20. Tony Rohrs
21. Al Serafino
22. Mike Yale
23. Al Zava�ero
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Want a Free $25 Lunch ?
Sponsor a New Member !
Total Current Membership is 206
New Member Joined:
Jerry Zampino, sponsor is Bernie Wroblewski
Active Members Resigned:
Joe Collins – Passed away on 4/8
Joe Diehl – Moved to Inactive Status
Ken Duley – Transferred to San Ramon Branch
Jerry Jacob – Resigned
Troy Powel – Passed away on 3/26
Moved to Inactive Status:
Joe Diehl
Inactive Members Resigned:
Lloyd Plank – Moved to Sacramento
SIR 116 Membership Status
Membership Phil Goff
April 2018 2018 YTD
Contributions $ 7,059.91 $ 25,717.83
Disbursements $ (7,122.32) $ (25,394.47)
Net (gain/(loss)) $ (62.41) $ 323.36
April 30th Cash Balance $ 8,456.33
Br. 116 Treasurer’s Report Jim Nickels, Treasurer ([email protected])
Meeting A�endance Kevin Donahue
April 16, 2018 Meeting A�endance
Active Members: 206
Guests/Visitors: 3
Transfers & Inductees: 1
Speakers: 1
Members Excused: 40
Excused due to long term illness: 5
Members NOT excused: 14
Total A�endance: 152
% of Active Members in A�endance 71%
Members not excused will be asked to pay for their
missed lunch.
Contact Lou Sandor at 925-944-1634 or
[email protected] if you are interested in joining
the Poker group
Poker Lou Sandor
In Memoriam
Joe E. Collins December 5, 1943 – April 9, 2018
In Memoriam
Troy Powell June 15, 1938– March 26, 2018
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Hiking & Walking Joel White
The April (Friday the 13th) walk, led by Bob Wolf,
was not only lucky but highly successful. Unfortu
nately, neither my nor Bob’s memories are suffi
cient to accurately list large number of participants
who enjoyed this beautiful walk during an inter
lude in the much needed rain, and post walk con
vocation. But special mention goes to Anna Freitas.
Although Paul was out of town, Anna joined the
group for both walk and convocation. Though
Paul was missed, Anna more than compensated.
The Friday April 27 walk which was supposed to
be led by John Riordan met at the Lafaye�e com
munity center and walked on the Lafaye�e-Moraga
trail toward Moraga. This high grass, pollen filled
walk, was highlighted by a short-sleeved Dan
Green posing next to a Giants multilayered past big
SIR Art Donaldson in front of a trickling waterfall.
(I-phone photo would be a�ached if I could have
figured out how to do it). Participants David and
Colleen Geary, Art and Mary-Alice Donaldson,
Dan and Andrea Green, Susan and Joel White, en
joyed a post-walk convocation at an excellent but
small new venue, Home place, in Moraga.
The walk on Friday, May 12, will be led by new
member Essie Naddaf. We will meet at 8:15am at
the Museum of the San Ramon Valley (AKA rail
road museum) 205 Railroad Avenue Danville
( Corner of Railroad and Prospect Avenue). Please
RSVP to Essie: [email protected].
There is no scheduled 2nd walk in May due to the
holiday week-end.
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 is a particular walk.
Those from other sirs branches wishing to join this
mellow group, or to be added to the e-mail contact
list, should contact Joel White (925-964-0994).
The Wine Appreciation Group met at the home of
Bob Wolf in March. Wines from South America
were featured.
We try to meet on the fourth Thursday every other
month, however there will be no meeting in the
month of May.
Our next meeting is scheduled for July 26th at the
home of Jon Dickson.
Wine Appreciation Group Lou Meylan
CARMEL GOLF
OUTING We are rapidly approaching one of our most popu
lar events, the SIR Branch 116 Carmel Golf Outing.
It will be held again this year at the fantastic Car
mel Valley Ranch Golf Course, with two flights
participating in medal play on Wednesday and all
in a Scramble on Thursday. Wives and significant
others are encouraged to join us on the course.
Friends may also register to join us at this event.
This course provides us with a challenging and fan
tastic venue.
This year we will enjoy a ʺPlated Dinnerʺ provided
on Wednesday evening by our host Hotel, the Car
mel Mission Inn. Following dinner, the outside fire
pit provides an excellent location to enjoy a bever
age and swap Golf Stories. Non-golfers are encour
aged to join us for Wednesday eveningʹs Dinner.
Please register on the Branch 116 Golf Web Site and
send your entry form / check to the Branch 116 Golf
Post Office Box.
We hope to have you join us in Carmel California, a
great place for Golf, Resturants, Shopping, Vine
yards, etc. Carmel offers something for everyone,
be it Golfer / Spouse or Significant other.
We hope you will join us,
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$ums Investment Group Tom Henry (Branch 174) ([email protected])
Our next meeting is Wed May 23 at 8 AM at the
Legends Restaurant at the Diablo Creek Country
Club - Port Chicago Highway, 1/4 mile north of
Highway 4 in Concord.
Our speaker will be Jill Henderson, J. D., Contra
Costa Co. Deputy District A�orney, Elder Abuse
Unit. Spouses and significant others are always wel
come and may be especially interested in this topic.
The Legends opens at 7 AM. Come early and have a
leisurely breakfast with your colleagues prior to the
meeting.
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, May 24th, 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. Contacts are Big Fish,
Harry Sherinian 510-207-7067 and Carl Moyer 925-
685-5243.
BIG FISH! Pete Gates landed the biggest trout of
the year from the shore at San Pablo Reservoir, an 8
½ lb. monster! But Rich Fiscina outdid him with a
monster 108 inch sturgeon by the Benicia Bridge. A
sturgeon that big is said to weigh about 400 lbs.
Also fishing for sturgeon were Tom Bol�, Paul
Dubow, Brion Bee�, Pedro Contreras, Steve Pol
lack, Thom Watkins, Stan Wong, Carl Moyer, Mar
io Moritorio, Bob Fieber, and Ron Lew. Ron fished
7 other times all over everywhere. Dave Carlson,
Carl Moyer, Bob Hillaker, Terry Miller, Phil
Scimonelli, Brion Bee�, and Stan Wong all caught
trout. Tom Kostik, Mike Corker, and Terry Miller
fished the delta for black and striped bass. At Pyr
amid Lake in Nevada Ernie Wong, Ken Konsak,
Don Mi�lesteadt, and Jerry Hicks all fly fished
from their ladders. Fishing from ladders at Pyra
mid Lake is a specialized way of fly fishing that is
unique to the lake. This is something that every
fisherman should try once in his life.
SIR Fishing Group Harry Sherinian
The Book Group met on Monday 23 April, 2018 to
discuss “How Democratic Is the American Consti
tution” by Robert Dahl. It is the author’s thesis that
for quite understandable reasons The Constitution
of the United States is deeply flawed in the struc
ture it gives the United Sates Senate, the composi
tion of the Electoral College, and the dual roles of
the President. Although he is pessimistic about the
prospects for fundamental change in this document
which is the basis of our Federal Government, he
asks that we review the shortcomings and histori
cal background of our constitution.
Garre� Girvan recommended the book while Rich
Black led the discussion with Mac McLoughlin,
John Kopchick, Richard Rossland, Bob Wolf, Tim
Tinnes, Paul Freitas, Richard White, Al Farbman,
John Riordan, Steve Bort, Joel White, Steve Barring
ton and Jerry Christopherson. .
While some faulted the book for style and content
all engaged in a spirited and informative discus
sion and awarded it 3.4 stars. The group next meets
at 10:15 on Monday, June 4 (note unusual meeting
date to accommodate Memorial Day) at Orinda
Books to discuss “A Gentleman in Moscow” by
Amor Towles).
Br. 116 Book Group Rich Black
Book Exchange John Fraser & Dick Kauffman
([email protected] & [email protected])
The book exchange is in the room next to the bar.
We welcome your contributions and participation.
Please bring books that you have enjoyed and feel
free to browse the books available. We are looking
for one or two volunteers to help us bring the
books and take them home after the meeting. As
usual the following rules apply. NO RULES, en
joy!!
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Sunshine Report Ma� Arena
SIR Joe Collins passed away after a long illness this
past month. Prior to his health issues Joe enjoyed
his membership in the Branch.
SIR Troy Powell passed away after a wonderful
recovery with cancer. He was on new medication
but it failed to keep him in remission. Troy enjoyed
his golf and was a faithful member
SIR Norm Schoenfeld is recovering following hip
surgery . We look forward to his return to our
luncheons.
SIR Don Roberts has been discharged from the
hospital following a stroke. Don is faithfully doing
rehab to gain back his deficits. This was not his first
stroke but we hope it is the last. Get well soon Don.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PROMOTE WORLD
PEACE?
GO HOME AND LOVE YOUR FAMILY
MOTHER TERESA
Lunch & Bridge is offered on the 2nd and 4th Tues
days of the month, playing Chicago Style, at Diablo
County Club. Starts at 11:30 AM. All are welcome.
On Tuesday, April 17th we had our semi-annual
LADIES DAY Lunch & Bridge with 10 tables (40
players) playing. It was a fine afternoon and the
winners were Ben & Helen Yeraka, with Mike
Schneider and Linda Gross coming in second, Art
& Mary Alice Donaldson third, Marv & Barbara De
Hues fourth, and Dan & Andrea Green fifth. Ben
Yeraka managed the SIRʹs bridge game for many
years, many years ago.
There is also duplicate bridge every 1st Tuesday of
the month at the Concord bridge center.
Many choices for SIRʹs bridge. Please call if you
need information and wish to join.
Bridge Jon Dickson
Meeting Speaker 2018 Li�le SIR Jerry Hicks ([email protected])
Callahan a 10!!!
Dick Callahan was outstanding as our April lunch
eon speaker bringing humor, stories, and moral
lessons. He stated that we as individuals control
our a�itude toward aging and we should never
give up. Dick has been the announcer for many
Bay Area sports and is presently the public address
announcer for the Oakland A’s. We can thank Don
Marini of our Speakers Commi�ee for ge�ing and
introducing Mr. Callahan.
Our speaker for June will be Captain Eric Christen
sen, formerly of the Lafaye�e police force and now
the Captain of Oakley police. Eric will talk about
scams that affect seniors. More on Eric next month.
We will have our Ladies Day “Spring Fling” for
May and thus no luncheon speaker. I hope that all
of you will invite your spouse or significant other
and join us for another great event. Li�le SIR Jerry Hicks fishing at Pyramid Lake
The Area 16 Computer and Technology Group an
nounces that our next meeting will be at the Wal
nut Creek Elks Lodge on Thursday May 17, 2018
starting at 9:30 AM, but come early for coffee,
goodies, and chat. Sirs from all branches and their
guests are welcome and invited to a�end.
The topic for the May CAT meeting will be
“Beyond the Bitcoin Bubble - Reweaving the Web”.
The presenter Frank May will review a brief histo
ry of Bitcoin and then, more importantly, discuss
the emerging technologies behind this phenomena.
What emerging technologies will contribute to Web
2.0. What functionality will these technologies con
tribute and why are they important?
We look forward to seeing you 9:30 AM, Thursday
May 17, 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.
All SIR members and their guests (spouses includ
ed!) are welcome to a�end. See you there.
Computer & Technology Neil Schmidt
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Walking Tours Alan Fi�gerald
(galan.fi�[email protected])
On Saturday, May 19th we will visit Mare Island
in Vallejo. We will meet at the Mare Island Muse
um (8th street & Railroad Ave. at 10:30 and gather
for a photo op then you can start your visit of any
of the following:
·Visit the Mare Island Museum
·Walk along Walnut Avenue and see the Historic officers Quarters
·Visit the Shoreline Heritage Preserve ·Visit the oldest Naval Chapel in the United States (St. Peterʹs Chapel)
·Visit the Oldest Golf course West of the Mississippi
·Drive around the Island
Mare Island was the nation’s first naval shipyard
on the West Coast, established in 1854 and ulti
mately closed in 1996. It is 5,000 acres and includes
commercial, residential and open space uses. The
views from many points of the island are spectacu
lar. Some great photo opportunities.
Search ʺdiscovermareisland.com/history” for more
information about Mare Island.
The plan is to meet at the Golf Course Café at 12:30
for a light no host lunch and or drink and socialize
for a bit.
LAST CHANCE You need to sign up in the next few days for this
years Super Dupper
SPRING FLING Thursday, May 17th, Bridges Golf Club
Social Hour starts at noon
Enjoy a great meal, fantastic entertainment and lots
of other stuff.
Look for the registration form in this months Tram
pas Topics,
fill it out and mail it in with your check. If you run
out of time,
call me: Jerry Christopherson at (925) 939-3973. Iʹll
take care of you.
No excuses......Do It Now!!!!
Activity Chair Jerry Christopherson ([email protected])
New Branch 116 Member
New Member Jerry Zampino
with sponsor Bernie Wroblewski
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 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’
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Super Senior Award to Robert Kinser
presented by Big SIR Marty Ka� Senior Award to William McCord
Presented by Big SIR Marty Ka�
Senior Award to James Dugan
Presented by Big SIR Marty Ka�
Senior Award to William Harrington
Presented by Big SIR Marty Ka�
President’s Award
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SIR Website Addresses
SIR 116 Web Site (With new design) branch116.org
Branch 116 Golf branch116golf.org
Computer and Technology a2cat.sirinc2.org/
SIR Happenings State Newsle�er sirinc.org/sirhappenings
State SIR Web Site sirinc.org/
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“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!
We had four players in a�endance. Paul Freitas
was a FIRST TIME WINNER with 247 points. Way
to go Paul. John Riordan came in second for the
third month in a row. John, you need to try harder.
The two remaining players, Alex Lutkus and Harry
Sherinian had scores ranging from 287 to 514. I
promised Harry that I would not reveal his score.
We meet at 10:00 AM on the second Wednesday of
each month, except when we have conflicts, at the
Church of Christ located at 500 Minert Road, Wal
nut Creek. Our next meeting is on May 2nd.
Our couples train session in March only included
Harry Sherinian and guest and my wife and I.
Harry won that evening. In April we had four cou
ples, Acamoʹs, Maddenʹs, Krusemark and guest
and Sherinian and guest . Maryann Acamo was
the victor.
The next Couples Train is scheduled for May 24th.
I will be sending out notices. Let me know if you
would like to be put on our list.
You can contract Richard Madden, mad
[email protected] or 925.788.4223
“Mexican Train” Dominos Richard Madden
“Dine-O-SIR” Dinner Group Alex Lutkus
Tuesday, June 05, 2018 Dining Event
Zio Fraedo’s Italian Continental Restaurant
611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA
SOCIAL HOUR WILL START AT 6:00 PM and Din
ner will be Served at 6:45 PM
Wines (by the glass), beer and bar cocktails at $5.00;
Bo�les of house wine at $20.00
(Corkage will be available at $15.00)
Appetizers will be available during the cocktail
hour – Fried Zucchini and Fried Calamari
Dinner Menu
ENTREES - Choice of:
1) New York Steak
2) Chicken Picata
3) Petrale Sole
(All Entrees will include a starch and fresh
vegetables)
POST DINNER: Dessert (Chef’s choice)
Coffee or Hot Tea
Cost, just $40.00 per person, tax and tip included
To sign-up, indicate menu selection(s) and make
out check to: “SIR Branch 116 Dining”
Mail to: Alex Lutkus, 4054 Castlewood Court, Con
cord, CA 94518
Call or e-mail Alex if you have questions. 925-827-
2828 – [email protected]
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SIR BRANCH #116
PRESENTS THE FABULOUS
2018 edition of the
SPRING FLING A Special luncheon for our ladies (replacing our regular May meeting)
BRIDGES GOLF CLUB 9000 S. Gale Ridge Road, San Ramon, Phone # 7354253
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 12:00 No Host Social Hour with appetizer table
Followed by a wonderful Luncheon Fun! Entertainment! Special Drink Prices! Surprises!
$42.00 Per Person (includes tax and tip)
Our Menu Consists of:
Three Entrée Salad Choices: Sliced TriTip with Baby Spinach and Arugula
Grilled Chicken with Mixed Asian Greens
Vegetarian with Mixed Greens Menu includes Cheesecake for dessert
SPRING FLING AT Bridges Golf CLUB
MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 1st
Name___________________________________________Steak____Chicken____Veggie____
Name___________________________________________Steak____Chicken____Veggie____
Make Check Payable to : SIR Branch 116 Number x $42 = $ ________
Mail Check to Lou Sandor, 581 Cesar Court, Walnut Creek,94598
Note: I would like to reserve a table with the following people (tables of eight).
Nine Hole Info Dick Chaffee, 9-Hole Chairman ([email protected])
SIR 116 9-Hole Golf Club membership is open to all
Branch members and guests regardless of your
golfing ability. We play every Wednesday starting
at 10:00am. We rotate playing Buchanan Fields-
Concord, Diablo Hills-Walnut Creek , and other 9
hole courses in the area.
The 9 Hole Golf Club is organized into a single
flight. The weekly Champion is the player with the
lowest net score. The weekly Champion is awarded
3 points, 2nd place 2 and 3rd place 1. The 2016 Cham
pion will be the golfer with the highest point total.
In December, we will again hold our 9 Hole Golf
Championship Tournament. The Tournament will
be 3 rounds of golf. One round at each of the cours
es we play. The Tournament Champion will be the
golfer with lowest net total for 2 rounds. If a partic
ipant plays all 3 rounds, he can choose which 2
rounds will count.
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
May 9-Hole Schedule
Date Time Location Organizer
Wed. 02 10:00 Buchanan Fields Dick Chaffee
Wed. 09 10:00 Diablo Hills D.McClaughry
Wed. 16 10:00 Buchanan Fields Dick Chaffee
Wed. 23 10:00 Brentwood Skip Berkson
Wed. 30 10:00 Diablo Hills D.McClaughry
May 18-Hole Schedule
Date Time Location Organizer
Mon. 07 9:32 Boundary Oak Jim Barstow
Mon. 14 9:32 Boundary Oak Jim Barstow
Mon. 21 9:30 Lake Chabot Jim Barstow
Tues. 29 10:00 Hiddenbrooke Jim Barstow
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The Golf Website is: branch116golf.org
Please bookmark it in your “Favorites” list of websites to access information on the following: · 2016 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
18-Hole Results
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Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
1st Jim Barstow 61 3 1st Gary Boswell 58 3 1st Al Hutchko 64 3 Tie 1st Phil Jenkins 67 3
2nd Bill McCord 75 2 2nd Harry Oberle 63 2 2nd Richard Madden 71 2 Tie 1st Kevin Donahue 67 3
3rd David Harris 78 1 3rd Dirk Meyer 70 1 3rd Alex Lutkus 74 1 3rd Fred Schafer 70 1
Low Gross Low Gross Low Gross Low Gross
Jim Barstow 82 Gary Boswell 81 Al Hutchko 92 Kevin Donahue 97
Closestto #11 Closestto #11 Closestto #11 Closestto #11
Alex Lutkus
1st Phil Goff 67 3 1st Gary Boswell 63 3 Tie 1st Al Hutchko 66 3 1st Kevin Donahue 68 3
2nd Mel Williams 69 2 2nd Harry Oberle 64 2 Tie 1st Bob Testa 66 3 2nd Matt Arena 69 2
3rd Jim Barstow 70 1 3rd Don Schroeder 67 1 3rd Richard Madden 70 1 3rd Conrad Robertson 76 1
Low Gross Low Gross Low Gross Low Gross
Phil Goff 83 Gary Boswell 86 Al Hutchko 93 Kevin Donahue 97
Don Schroeder 86
Closestto #17 Closestto #17 Closestto #17 Closestto #17
Mel Williams Carlos Xavier Al Hutchko Matt Arena
1st Jim Barstow 66 3 Tie 1st Don Schroeder 62 3 1st Terry Grummitt 68 3 1st Wayne Cook 68 3
2nd David Harris 69 2 Tie 1st Harry Oberle 62 3 Tie 2nd Pete Coggiola 71 2 2nd Fred Schafer 69 2
Tie 3rd Denny Giambastiani 72 1 3rd Gary Boswell 66 1 Tie 2nd Al Hutchko 71 2 3rd Conrad Robertson 70 1
Tie 3rd Jerry Hicks 72 1
Tie 3rd Jim Johnson 72 1
Low Gross Low Gross Low Gross Low Gross
Denny Giamgastiani 86 Don Schroeder 82 Terry Grummitt 94 Kevin Donohue 104
Closestto #12 Closestto #12 Closestto #12 Closestto #12
Neil Schmidt Dirk Meyer Bob Testa Wayne Cook
1st Jim Barstow 66 3 1st Marty Katz 62 3 1st Dave Carlson 65 3 1st Wayne Cook 68 3
2nd Jerry Hicks 71 2 2nd Don Schroeder 63 2 Tie 2nd Richard Madden 68 2 Tie 2nd Matt Arena 70 2Tie 3rd Phil Goff 73 1 3rd Bernie Wroblewski 70 1 Tie 2nd John Story 68 2 Tie 2nd Bill Hemmelsbach 70 2Tie 3rd David Harris 73 1
Low Gross Low Gross Low Gross Low Gross
Jim Barstow 87 Don Schroeder 83 Dave Carlson 92 Kevin Donahue 103
Closestto #2 Closestto #2 Closestto #2 Closestto #2
Neil Schmidt Carlos Javier Richard Madden
Flight 4
Flight 1 Flight 2 Flight 3 Flight 4
David Harris, Official Scorer
David Harris, Official ScorerBoundary Oak, Mon, Apr 9, 2018
Las Positas, April 23, 2018Harry Oberle, Official Scorer
Boundary Oak, Mon, Apr 2, 2018
Flight 1 Flight 2 Flight 3 Flight 4
Franklin Canyon, Tue, Apr 17, 2018Dirk Meyer, Official Scorer
Flight 1 Flight 2 Flight 3
Flight 1 Flight 2 Flight 3 Flight 4
RENO GOLF GETAWAY 2018 Save these dates: Sept. 5, 6, & 7th The Carson City Tournament is moving to Reno
This 3-day event includes:
·Two rounds of golf with cart at two of Reno’s signature golf courses: Lakeridge and Wolf Run ·A choice of lodging at the Silver Legacy or Circus Circus for three nights ·A “no host” reception Sept. 5th ·An “open night” Sept. 6th ·Awards Banquet Sept. 7th ·Tee gifts and a sleeve of balls for each golfer, raffle prizes, coupon book for food and much more. · Friends and relatives are welcome.
Entry forms will be available in May with complete sign-up information.
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18-Hole Pay In Advance Deadlines
Event Date Location Deadline Amount
Monday, May 21 Lake Chabot May 9 $31
Tuesday, May 29 Hiddenbrooke May 17 $35
Tuesday, June 19 Chardonnay June 7 $47
Monday, June 25 Blue Rock-West June 11 $44
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
FLIGHT 1 FLIGHT 2 FLIGHT 3 FLIGHT 4
Name Pts Name Pts Name Pts Name Pts
Jim Barstow 19 Don Schroeder 15 Al Hutchko 29 Fred Schafer 16
David Harris 18 Gary Boswell 12 Dave Carlson 14 Kevin Donahue 13
Phil Goff 13 Al Zavattero 11 Alex Lutkus 10 Matt Arena 12
Jim Johnson 11 Bernie Wroblewski 10 Terry Grummitt 8 Phil Jenkins 11
Alan Fitzgerald 6 Marty Katz 9 Richard Madden 8 Wayne Cook 9
Jerry Hicks 6 Harry Oberle 9 John Story 5 Conrad Robertson 6
Bill McCord 5 Carlos Xavier 6 Terry Sherman 4 Robbie Robinson 5
Warren Garrison 4 Dirk Meyer 6 Pete Coggiola 4 Bill Hemmelsbach 5
Mel Williams 4 Frank Portillo 3 Bob Testa 3 Carl Langhorst 4
Denny Giambastiani 2 Jim Clizbe 1 Bob Donohue 1 Greg Hughes 1Jerry Christopherson 1
First Half Leaders as of Las Positas, 4232018
Al Hutchko, Mel Williams and Carlos Xavier
ge�ing ready to tee off on the 17th hole at Frank
lin Canyon on April 17th. The group did quite
well with each of the three winning a “closest-to-
the-hole” in their respective golfing groups. Un
fortunately, even though their first shots were all
close to the hole, two of them recorded a bogie (3
pu�s).
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
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