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Volume XXXI Issue 6 BRANCH #1 CURRENTLY 95 MEMBERS June 12, 2017

FIVE CITIES RETIRED ACTIVE MEN, INC.

Web Page http://rams1.org

Big Ram Ramblin’ May is such a great month. The weather is

getting better. Ladies Day for the RAMS arrives

and allows Terry Buterbaugh to do his thing, ar-

ranging a great spot and wonderful entertainment,

with the help of some very musical RAMS.

Thanks for showing your talents.

On Cinco de Mayo, as always, I ate too much and ran out of Ro-

laids. Seis de Mayo couldn’t come soon enough. We certainly can’t

forget that great day for mothers, as we couldn’t be here without them.

All that motherly advise that I’m sure we use to this day. Memorial

Day, how can we ever thank so many that have done so much to give us

the life that we have today. Our freedom has rested on their shoulders

and they produced like the Stars That They Are. Thanks!

Bud Johnson, Big RAM

Next Regular Meeting:

July 10, 2017 11:30 a.m.

Submitted by: Patrick Fitzgerald

Membership Chairman

BIRTHDAY RAMS

May

13 Lou Pera

17 Bob Jones

27 Al Augustine

June 1 Don Frommelt

1 Odell Lee

1 Jim Rowland

3 Ken Turknette

5 Jim Steiner

6 Eugene Russell

6 George Zaiser

7 Ray Douglas

9 J.P. Webster

13 Patrick Fitzgerald

20 Chet Boyd

21 Ted Peterson

25 Hank Yasumoto

Golden RAM

Today’s Speaker

Sandra Duerr, executive editor if The Tribune since 1998, has 42

years experience as a reporter and editor in California, Wisconsin, New

Jersey, and Kentucky. Under her leadership, The Tribune has won more

than 275 state and national awards. She was given the Knight-Ridder

General Excellence Award in 2000 for her accomplishments at The Trib-

une. She is currently a member of the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo

and the Cal Poly Journalism Advisory Board.

She lives in San Luis Obispo and has two grown children.

Jim de Vos Little RAM

Callers Phone

A-B Don Frommelt 473-8308

C-F Bob Gosney 929-6900

F-G Tony Defazio 473-7393

G-H George Mendez 931-0227

H-M Manny Machado 929-2231

M-N Art Deel 474-5939

N-R Dave Scheeff 481-4310

R-S Bob Stave 931-0881

S-W Chuck Valente 929-2868

W-Z Earl Rader 556-0699

Gordon Hall, chmn 481-9477

Bob Rampton........................ 2016

Sandy Eastman ..................... 2015

Harry Yasumoto ................... 2014

Sandy Eastman ..................... 2013

Terry Buterbaugh …………..2012

Dan Gaddis ........................... 2011

Chuck Valente ...................... 2010

Dick Higuera ........................ 2009

Bob Skaggs........................... 2008

Frank Mackie........................ 2007

Roy Moss ............................. 2006

Howard Miura ..................... 2005

Bob Cary .............................. 2004

Richard Roberts .................... 2003

Scott Metcalf ........................ 2002

Bob Christiansen ................... 2001

Ted Beasley .......................... 2000

Jim Webster .......................... 1999

Dave Nicolas......................... 1998

Walt Puzio ............................ 1997

Milt Whitley ......................... 1996

Tony Brescia ......................... 1995

Gene Gates............................ 1994

Jim Murphy .......................... 1993

Bob Hoagland ....................... 1992

Pete St. Peter ......................... 1991

Chuck Newbre ...................... 1990

Fred Appleton * .................. 1989

Fred Appleton * .................... 1988

* RAMs Founder

Past Big Rams

Committees 2017 Membership Patrick Fitzgerald John Nelson Photographer Chuck Valente Publicity Terry Buterbaugh Song Leaders Richard Roberts Don Frommelt Telephone Chairman Gordon Hall Ukuleleist Richard Roberts We Care Terry Buterbaugh Web Page Terry Buterbaugh

Committees 2017 Annual Events Terry Buterbaugh Bridge Chairman Chuck Valente Bulletin Editor Sandy Eastman Chaplain Don Frommelt Golf Chairman Jim Webster (18) Don Frommelt (9) Historian Sandy Eastman Hospitality Chet Boyd Librarian Jim Coleman Ken Turknette Lucky Buck Roy Moss

Officers & Directors 2017 Big RAM Bud Johnson Little RAM Jim de Vos Secretary Gary Anderson Assistant Secretary Jim Ward Treasurer J. P. Webster Assistant Treasurer Jim Coleman Directors

Chet Boyd Terry Buterbaugh Chuck Crockett Patrick Fitzgerald Odell Lee Bob Rampton Bob Stave

THE RAM's CREED

The purpose of RAMs is to assist retired men to renew old friendships and provide the opportunity to make new ones. THE RAMS ARE JUST FOR FUN . They espouse no political party, religious organization, or philanthropic enterprise. Members are men who have retired from full time gainful employment at least once.

Retired Active Men, Inc, is a non-profit organization for retired men, devoted to the promotion of independence and dignity in retirement.

Retired Active Men, Inc., is a non-profit organization for retired men, devoted to the promotion of independence and dignity in retirement. All tours, golf and other activities arranged by Retired Active Men, Inc., and its branches are for the convenience and pleasure of the members and their guests who desire to participate. Retired Active Men, Inc., its branches and its individual members do not assume any liability for the well being or safety of the participants or passengers or their guests or property in any manner pertaining to said tours, trips, golf or other activities.

Branches Meeting Place Meeting Time Phone Five Cities (#1) Elks Lodge, Oceano 2nd Monday, 11:30 343-6010

San Luis Obispo (#2) Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo 3rd Tuesday, 11:30 773-5142

Santa Maria (#3) Radisson Hotel, Santa Maria 4th Tuesday, 8:30 739-1026

Morro Bay (#6) The Grange, Morro Bay 2nd Tuesday, 11:30 995-3738

April’s speaker, Ray Weymann,

spoke on climate change. He re-

ferred to climate change as today’s

controversy, similar to the ciga-

rette controversy of years ago.

The difference between climate

and weather needs to be noted.

Climate is the amount of energy

going into and out of the Earth.

Some of the is returned to Earth

that keeps it moderate. Without

green house gases, we would have

a constant zero.

CO2 increase is caused by in-

dustrialization, population growth,

and the desire of the poor to want

more quality if life.

The solution is electrical storage.

2017 Ladies Day Entertainment

Brian Black Brian Black is a multi-instrument

performer with a broad range of

musical styles.

Golf 9 at Pismo Results

April 4

Low Gross . Bobby Johansen 34

1st place .... Jim Mc Candlish net 28

2nd place ... Don Frommelt net 28

3rd place .... Kevin Garvey net 31

CTP ........... Bobby Johansen 18’- 7”

Low Putts .. Gordon Hall ... 14

April 11 Low Gross . Chuck Lewis .. 31

1st place .... Gordon Hall ... net 25

2nd place ... Ray Lovelady net 27

3rd place .... Don Frommelt net 29

CTP ........... Jim Mc Candlish 6’- 3”

Low Putts .. Gordon Hall ... 14

April 18 .... .. rain

April 25

Low Gross . John Walker ... 33

1st place .... Art Deel ......... net 28

2nd place ... Al Augustine . net 28

3nd place ... Gordon Hall ... net 28

CTP ........... Art Deel ......... 29’- 0”

Low Putts .. Don Frommelt 14

May 2

Low Gross . Jim Mc Candlish 33

1st place .... Chuck Lewis .. net 26

2nd place ... Kevin Garvey net 27

3rd place .... Al Augustine . net 28

CTP ........... Dave Mankins 13’- 6”

Low Putts .. Jim Mc Candlish 12

May 9

Low Gross . Chuck Lewisx 33

1st place .... Bob Johansen . net 30

2nd place ... Art Deel ......... net 30

3rd place .... Jim Mc Candlish net 31

CTP ........... Chuck Lewis .. 6’- 0”

Low Putts .. Chuck Lewis .. 13

Bridge

Results

April 12 at the Elks Club

1st Roy Moss

2nd Sandy Eastman

3rd Gordon Hall

no slams

Five Cities RAMS

Monthly

Tournament

April 20 at Black Lake 1st place Chuck Lewis net 64

2nd place John Deniz net 64

3rd place Jim Gregory net 70

Closest to the pin:

Front Nine Jim Webster

Back Nine Al Augustine

May 18 at Rancho Maria

1st place Chuck Valente net 67

2nd place Jim Regan net 69

3rd place Don Frommelt net 70

Closest to the pin:

Front Nine Dave Mankins

Back Nine Bob Johansen

The next tournament will be at Morro

Bay on Friday, June 23 at 9:00 am.

For info or sign-up, call:

Jim Webster (481-4384), or

Don Frommelt (473-8308), or

Jim Dunklin (550-4014)

April Birthday

Winner

Art Deel

April Lucky Buck

$10 John Vasquez

Ray Lovelady

John Vasquez

Berbie Hawkins

$107 Don Frommelt

May 16 Low Gross Bobby Johansen 32

1st place Chuck Lewis net 28

2nd place Don Frommelt net 28

3rd place Al Augustine net 29

CTP John Walker 12’- 0”

Low Putts Bobby Johansen 12

May 23 Low Gross Jim Mc Candlish 28

1st place Don Frommelt net 24

2nd place Kevin Garvey net 27

3rd place Al Augustine net 28

CTP Chuck Lewis

Low Putts Jim Mc Candlish 13

May 30

Low Gross Jim Mc Candlish 28

1st place Gordon Hall net 24

2nd place Al Augustine net 27

3rd place John Walker net 28

CTP Al Augustine

Low Putts Jim Mc Candlish 11

April

Joker

Roy

Moss

Song Sheet for Today

America

My country ‘tis of Thee,

Sweet land of liberty, of Thee I sing.

Land where my fathers died,

Land of the pilgrim’s pride.

From ev’ry mountain side

Let freedom ring.

I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover I’m looking over a four leaf clover

That I overlooked before.

One leaf is sunshine, the second is rain,

Third for the roses that bloom in the lane

No need explaining the one remaining,

It’s somebody I adore.

I’m looking over a four leaf clover

That I overlooked before.

In the Good Old Summer Time

In the good old summer time,

In the good old summer time,

Strolling down a shady lane with your baby mine.

You hold her hand and she holds yours

And that’s a very good sign,

That she’s your tootsie wootsie in

The good old summer time.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game Take me out to the ball game,

Take me out to the park.

Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks,

I don’t care if I never come back.

Let us root, root for the home team,

If they don’t win it’s a shame.

For its one, two, three strikes out

At the old ball game.

song selection by ukuleleist Richard Roberts

John Hall Richard Walsh Roy Cinowalt James Bettles

Guests in April