TALE OF THE ROOSTER

SIR TRI-CITY BRANCH 106-Vacaville/Fairfield/Suisun A Non-Profit Organization for Retired Men Devoted to the Promotion of Independence and Dignity in Retirement

Executive Board Committees Big Sir

Little Sir

Secretary

Asst. Scty.

Treasurer

Asst. Tres.

Members

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

VOLUME 37 DECEMBER 2014 NUMBER 12

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Rich Barker

Mark Corioso

Tom Smith

Mikey Mastrocovo

Terry Farmer

Rich Forgie

Andy Anderson

Ben Brown

Joe Chu Norm Roberge

Dennis Dix

Corvin Tademy

428-6093

631-5952

429-0574

425-4313

469-6180

999-7944

425-5725

448-1566

429-3402

451-8717

426-2478

427-8792

Attndc/mem. Rich Forgie 999-7944

Asst. Attdnc. Mike James 425-7711

Asst. Attdnc. Jim Evans 425-6359

Asst. Attdnc. Al Walker 426-2875

Newsletter Ed. Bob Du Sell 446-1131

106 Golf Chrmn and

Area 18 Golf Chrmn Dennis Dix 426-2478

Golf Away Joe Chu 429-3402

Golf Hndc Ed Houk 422-0591

Golf Treasurer Mikey Mastrocovo 425-4313

Program Mark Corioso 631-5952

Song Leader Don Glenn 425-5778

Sunshine Norm Roberge 451-8717

Bridge Ralph Cotton 422-2750

Lawn Bowling Terry Farmer 469-6180

Supplies Ron Trapani 425-5800

Region 4 Director Area 18 Governor Bob Staib George Gorohoff

707-451-9485 707-446-2281

crstaib@prodigy.net gorohoff@pacbell.net

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**

Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of

each month unless otherwise advised

DEADLINE for info to appear in the Bulletin

is 3pm on the 1st day of the month.

Bob Du Sell (rmdusell@comcast.net)

Past Big Sirs

Don Glenn Jack Batson

Jack Smith

Bert Downey Dave Marianno

Rocco DeMarino

Del Willburn Harry Price

Larry Davis

Don Suchomel* Frank Willingham

Bob Staib

Bob Schoffstall * Carl Pullen

John Cartwright*

Don Callison*

2013 2012

2011

2010 2009

2008

2007 2006

2005

2004 2003

2002

2001 2000

2000 Hon.

1999

Bob Keck Ray Ganzer

Don Risso *

Marty Finden * Bob Boyd *

Don Dittemore

Joseph Dias*

Joe Perdoni * Bob Woody

Bill Barnett*

Sam Cancilla Dave Ross *

Claire Smith*

Vern King * Lou Willet *

Ernie Lockwood *

*Denotes Deceased

1998 1997

1996

1995 1994

1993

1992 1991

1990

1989 1988

1987

1986 1985

1984 1983

From the Big SIR:

This is the last message that I will be

able to send you as your Big Sir, so I would like to

take this opportunity to thank you for your support

at our meetings and other activities throughout the

year. For what we have accomplished, I thank you.

I would also like to take this opportunity to wish

you and your loved ones a very blessed Christmas

and New Year, filled with the love of family and

the joy of sharing the upcoming festivities with

friends and family.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Rich

December Luncheon

Meeting: Rancho Solano December 8 $25

Program:

Menu: Mahi Mahi or Pork Loin

Garden Salad

Herb Roasted New Potatoes

Seasonal Vegetable Medley

Dinner rolls and butter… Homemade cookies

3rd

Monday of the Month BOARD MEETING: 9:30AM FELLOWSHIP 11:00 A.M.

LUNCHEON 12:00

NOTE: Contact Rich Forgie at

999-7944 or

e-mail at

sirs106members@gmail.com

by

Friday, January 16, 10am if you

will miss the luncheon.

If you miss a luncheon and do NOT

call please bring an extra $23 next

time to cover what the Branch was

charged for your missed meal.

January Luncheon

Meeting: Courtyard at Marriott January 19 $23

Program:

Menu : Herb Roasted Chicken Breast Scalloped Potatoes

Garden Salad, Choice of Ranch or Italian Dressing

Chefs choice Vegetables

Dinner Rolls and Butter

Dessert- Lemon Cake

Coffee, Decaf and Iced Tea

PAST GOLF CHAMPIONS

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

David Balmer Jack Canavesio Terry Farmer Ray. Ganzer

Ron Gruber Ed Houk Tom Jonas

Norm Roberge Rick Sequeira Harold Phister

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SIR 106 Golf Results:

November 4:Rancho Solano

Flt1: Bill Fox 64, Dennis Dix 71, Bert Downey 73 Flt2: Lou Koch 63, Pat Cleaver 68, Ed Houk 71

Flt3: Harold Phister 71, Terry Farmer 74, Andy Anderson 75

Flt4: Randy Murphy 67, Peter Labrado 70, Rich Delgado 72

Closest to the Hole:

#5 Pat Cleaver 16’5” #8 Rich Forgie 6’5”

#12 Harold Phister 5’6” #15 Dennis Dix 5’6”

November 11 : Rancho Solano Flt1: Dave Congdon 71, Joe Chu 72, Jim Hahn 75

Flt2: Lee Tong 68, Jim Evans 70, Perry Geist 74 Flt3: Harold Phister 69, Rich Barker 72, Werner Schmid 73

Flt4: Bob Keck 74, Ray Ganzer 78, Mike James 79

Closest to the Hole:

#5 Bill Fox 17’8” #8 Robert Rosenberger 5’1”

#12 Joe Chu 6’8” #15 Jim Hahn 14’4”

November 18: Rancho Solano : Flt1: Joe Chu 70, Bill Fox 70, Bert Downey 70

Flt2: Jim Evans 68, Robert Rosenberger 68, Lou Koch 70

Flt3: Jim Miller 67, Rod Keck 70, Rich Barker 71

Flt4: Randy Murphy 67, Bob Keck 75, Peter Labrado 76

Closest to the Hole:

#5 Sam Derting 4’ #8 R. Rosenberger 2’4”

#12 Joe Chu 21’5” #15 Perry Geist 9’1”

November 25: Rancho Solano Flt1: Bob Brown 68, Erik Petersen 69, Rich Forgie 71

Flt2: Werner Schmid 69, Rich Barker 72, Norm Roberge 73

Flt3: Peter Gunn 70, Randy Murphy 71, Dave Baker 75

Flt4: Mike James 73, Rich Delgado 77, Bob Staib 79

Closest to the Hole:

#5 Louis Koch #8 Bob Brown 23’5”

#12 Joe Chu 17’6” #15 Mikey M. 20’5”

MEMBERSHIP

Please Welcome New Members:

New Members:

#148 Jeff Keebler, 1602 Highland Cir, Fairfield CA 94534

PH: 863-9972, email: jsk49@comcast.net

DOB: 2-5-48, Spouse: Janis, Sponsor: Terry Farmer

#151 Hank Ng: 1145 Tanglewood Dr, Fairfield CA 94533

PH: 426-1730, email: kahunang@yahoo.com

DOB: 9-12-53, Spouse: Suzanne, Sponsor: Mark Corioso

#157 Steve Handel, 561 Loch Lomond Way, Fairfield CA94534

PH: 864-2002, email: s-shandel@comcast.net

DOB: 6-15-50, Spouse: Sandy, Sponsor: Pat Cleaver

#158 Alex Kosmid 5201 Freedom Ct, Fairfield CA 94533

PH: 759-5821, email: leisurekos@comcast.net

DOB: 2-19-30, Spouse: Gloria, Sponsor: Paul Kersey

Active to Inactive: 3

Inactive to active: 1

Drop: 0

Current Members Active Inactive 150 136 14

Note: Please keep me informed about any changes in email addresses, telephone numbers, or address changes. Thank You

Rich Forgie, Membership Chairman

1985 Hal Fink

1986 Chuck Lindsey 1987 Sam Cancilla

1988 Dan Church

1989 Bill Rohrer !990Al Pepin

1991Walter Kane

1992 James Haley 1993Joe Dias

1994 Bob Humbert

1995 Paul Rowland

1996 Evart Holmes 1997 Joe Lopez

1998 Hans Niegel

l999 Ernie McClelland 2000 Donnie Lewis

2001 Glenn Shultz

2002 Rocky DeMarino 2003 Barney Scholl

2004 Bob DuSell

2005 Rocky DeMarino

2006 Lou Beck 2007 Lou Beck

2008 Don Glenn

2009 Al Gibbons 2010 Gill Handy

2011 Jim McCrary

2012 Dennis Tomey 2013 Norm Roberge

2014 Joe Chu

Our Christmas Luncheon will be held on Monday,

December 8th

at Rancho Solano. The luncheon will begin at 12:00 Noon, but many begin

arriving around 11:00 or so.

The cost this year is the same as last year: $25.00 per person.

This year we decided to change the menu as we had many

issues with last year’s selections. We sincerely hope that our

menu selections meets with all of your approval and the food is

prepared to your liking.

The menu is as follows:

Mahi Mahi

Roasted Center Cut Pork Loin

As always, spouses and significant others are always welcome.

Dave Marianno will be collecting the money and recording

your selections at our next meeting. If you would like to call

Dave to give him your selections and money in advance,

please call @ 374-2735 or mail to 3915 Denverton Road,

Suisun, ca 94534.

We hope to see all of you at our Annual Christmas Luncheon!

Rich On behalf of our Branch Executive Committee

Note: Web: State SIR organization---http://sirinc.org

Some info is password protected. User ID: safety

Password: first

Address for State Gold is: www.golf.sirinc2.org

SUNSHINE

Contact Sunshine Chairman Norm Roberge at 451-8717 If you have any information about a member in need of our thoughts and prayers please let us know and supply as many details as appropriate.

1- RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE: All travel events and other activities sponsored by SONS IN RETIREMENT INC., and its Branches, are for the convenience and pleasure of the members and their guests who desire to participate. SONS IN RETIREMENT INC. and its Branches do not assume responsibility for the well

being or safety of the participants or passengers, or their property or any damages whatsoever, in any manner pertaining to said travel activities.

2- SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN MOTORCOACHES. Occasional stops will be made to accommodate smokers. 3- NO REFUNDS: will be made within 30 days prior to departure on Travel Events arranged by Branches, unless cancellation is permitted by the contracting

agency, or if the member can furnish a replacement.

AREA 18 TRAVEL BULLETIN DECEMBER 2014

Branch:

88-

99- Steve Johnson 449-1732

106-

123- Vacant

Area 18 Governor: George Gorohoff 707-446-2281

Travel Coordinator:

Asst. Travel:

Travel Editor: Bob Du Sell 707-446-1131

Interested in Lawn Bowling?

Contact Terry Farmer at 469-6180 Don’t forget the SIR 106 Bridge Group.

Contact Ralph Cotton at 422-2750

Here's some information about the golfers who participated at Poppy Hills Golf Course in October. Jim McCrary and Bob Staib competed in the Champion Flights but did not finish in the top five in their respective flights. On the evening prior to play many of us enjoyed an evening, at the Bay Park Hotel, of drinks, dinner and rooting for the Giants in the World Series Our group had Jim McCrary and Bob Staib participating in the Singles Championship. Two days of Open play included: Bill Fox, Jim Hahn, Tim Tomko, John Holland, Bob Brown Ed Houk, Andy Anderson, Lee Tong and Ray Ganzer Sorry to say we did not have a winner in the Singles Championship. However, we did have a winner in the Open. Bill Fox was 1st place in Flight 1 of 5, and place 2nd on the second day. The rest of the group, you can say, just went to familiarize ourselves with the renovated Poppy Hills course. We had some mind-blowing scores, too embarrassing to mention here. Several of the wives, however not in the Poppy Hills Tournament were: Sandy Kreger, Connie Holland, Carol McCrary and Kathryn Houk, who played Poppy Hills prior to the tournament. Sorry, if some of the names of members and wives were inadvertently left out.

LeeTong

Mike Mastrocovo, 3175 Pine Valley Dr. Fairfield, Ca 94534. OR you can pay at the next meetings prior to October 18th.

“Mikey’s Corner”

Mikey Mastrocovo has offered to take photos from time to time of members attending various SIR functions and the

pictures will be shown in the current SIR bulletin.

He might be taking photos out at the golf course, at the Luncheon, and certainly at the yearly Picnic and the Christmas Party.

So if you see Mikey with a camera…… smile !! Some photos by Bob Du Sell

A poem sent via Dennis D. from a SIR member in Saratoga.

> Golf Poem > > In My Hand I Hold A Ball, > White And Dimpled...Rather Small. > Oh, How Bland It Does Appear, > This Harmless Looking Little Sphere. > By Its Size I Could Not Guess > The Awesome Strength It Does Possess. > But Since I Fell Beneath Its Spell, > I've Wandered Through The Fires Of Hell. > My Life Has Not Been Quite The Same > Since I Chose To Play This Stupid Game. > It Rules My Mind For Hours On End; > A Fortune It Has Made Me Spend. > It Has Made Me Curse And Made Me Cry, > And Hate Myself And Want To Die. > It Promises Me A Thing Called Par, > If I Hit It Straight And Far. > To Master Such A Tiny Ball, > Should Not Be Very Hard At All. > But My Desires The Ball Refuses, > And Does Exactly As It Chooses. > It Hooks And Slices, Dribbles And Dies, > And Disappears Before My Eyes. > Often It Will Have A Whim, > To Hit A Tree Or Take A Swim. > With Miles Of Grass On Which To Land, > It Finds A Tiny Patch Of Sand. > Then Has Me Offering Up My Soul, > If Only It Would Find The Hole. > It's Made Me Whimper Like A Pup, > And Swear That I Will Give It Up. > And Take To Drink To Ease My Sorrow, > But The Ball Knows ... I'll Be Back Tomorrow. > > Stand proud, noble swingers of clubs and losers of balls! > > Recent studies found average golfers walk 900 miles a year. > > Another study found golfers drink 22 gallons of alcohol a year. > > This means, on average, golfers get 41 miles to the gallon! > Kind of makes you proud. Almost makes you feel like a hybrid. .. .