2014 A YEAR THAT WE NEED TO INCREASE OUR MEMBERSHIP

BIG SIR

RANDY BULLOCK

872-2837

LITTLE SIR
MIKE JOHNSON

877-7375

SECRETARY

JEFF RICE

876-9621

ASST. SECT.
JOHN RAWLINGS

877-1292

TREASURER
LARRY KREPELKA

877-4463

ASST. TREAS.

VACANT

DIRECTORS

TED DZWONEK

873-6389

DARRELL BRIDGES

877-9257

FRED CARRASCA

872-7502

JOHN RAWLINGS

877-1292

JIM LONG

873-6938

RV’ERS

BERNIE DUBBERT

872-8351

ASSISTANT

TERRY MALLEN

877-7775

CHAPLAIN

TOM HEGENBART

891-4630

ASST. CHAPLAIN

JAY IZATT

873-3771

LADIES DAY

TED DZWONEK

873-6389

ANNUAL PICNIC

RALPH JOHNSON

872-8598

CHRISTMAS PARTY

MIKE JOHNSON

873-7375

GREETERS

FRED CARRASCA

872-7502

PUBLICTY

JOHN RAWLINGS

877-1292

BOWLING

PAUL PLASKEWICS

413-9373

SIR'S ROUND TABLE

THE PEARL OF THE SIERRAS

AREA 12 PARADISE, CA BR. 52

INCORPORATED DECEMBER 11, 1974

A NON PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT

ORGANIZATION FOR RETIRED MEN DEVOTED

TO THE PROMOTION OF INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY OF RETIREMENT

STATE PRESIDENT

JAMES STEDMAN

925-932-1636

STATE VICE PRESIDENT

RICHARD DETTMER

530-755-4118

REGION 1 DIRECTOR

ROBERT ROBERTS

345-6207

AREA 12 GOVERNOR

OPEN

TICKET SALES

PAUL PLASKEWICS

413-9373

BR. 52 GOLF

RALPH JOHNSON

872-8598

ASSISTANT

MIKE ROEBUCK

873-0183

AREA 12 GOLF

CHAIRMAN

MIKE KRUGER

533-7342

GOLD PAN

SAM ALLEN

872-0268

JIM WHITEHOUSE

873-6776

TRAVEL

OPEN

DINE OUT

& TICKET SALES

JIM PRINCE

873-3626

AUDIT COMMITTEE

FRANK REID

873-4288

BILL GOODWIN

873-2670

MUSIC

OPEN

ATTENDANCE

DARRELL BRIDGES

877-9257

ASSISTANT

JIM LONG

873-6938

SUNSHINE

JOE NAJERA

873-4249

BULLETIN

EDITOR

GEORGE SCHILLER

873-0578

ASSISTANT

JIM McMILLEN

872-0132

MEMBERSHIP

DON DOYLE

872-5237

ASSISTANT

BRUCE KLEINER

873-1761

NOMINATING

COMMITTEE

VACANT

HOUSEMAN

FRED CARRASCA

872-7502

THE NEXT LUNCHEON WILL BE HELD

WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 2014

THE GOLD PAN IS OUR A CALL IN IS REQUIRED IF YOU

BREAD AN BUTTER EXPECT TO MISS ANY OF OUR

PLEASE SUPPORT IT UPCOMING LUNCHEONS

**** Don't forget to call in if you are not going to attend this month,

as you will be charged for meals ordered on your behalf! ****

ATTENDANCE REQUIRED: REGULAR MEMBERS ARE OBLIGATED TO ATTEND MONTHLY LUNCHEON MEETINGS UNLESS PREVENTED BY ILLNESS OR ABSENCE FROM THE BRANCH LOCALE. MEMBERS UNABLE TO ATTEND A MEETING MUST NOTIFY THE ATTENDANCE CHAIRMAN OR HIS ASSISTANT THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING. ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX (6) MEETINGS WITHIN A (12) TWELVE MONTH PERIOD. AN EXCUSED ABSENCE DOES NOT RELIEVE YOU OF THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION. ONE CANNOT MISS (3) THREE CONSECUTIVE MEETINGS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION. INDIVIDUALS CAN EARN CREDITS TOWARD FUTURE ABSENCES BY ATTENDING LUNCHEON MEETINGS AT ANOTHER BRANCH. OBTAINING A SIGNED VISITORS CARD, AND RETURNING IT INTO THEIR BRANCH ATTENDANCE CHAIRMAN.

NON- RESPONSIBILITY DECLARATION; ALL TRAVEL EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY CONVENIENCE AND PLEASURE OF THE MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS WHO DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE. SONS IN RETIREMENT, INC. AND ITS BRANCHES DO NOT ASSUME ANY 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 ACTIVITIES.

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BOARD MEETING: Executive Board Meeting is being held on the 3rd Wednesday, April 16

At the Elks lodge.

Ladies Day, Annual Picnic, & Christmas Party are not Attendance Required Events.

TIME: Executive Board Meeting start @ 10:00 AM, Sponsors are to accompany their new membership applicants before the Board. Bar opens @11:00AM followed by lunch served @ 12:00 Noon.

** Note New Meeting Start Time 10:00 **

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BIG SIR RANDY BULLOCK 872-2837

Greetings from your Big Sir! Well, Spring is here and the freeze threat is over for the current time. I am pleased to report that soon we will have a contract with the Elk's lodge for the next 2 years. I feel that we have accomplished a great task. As you may have noticed , the food is better! We have worked very hard to get better meals for you. We are still working on serve time and other delivery issues. We were short one server employee due to sickness at our March meeting causing noticeable delays. We are sorry about that. Please check the website for all 2014 meeting including Picnic and Christmas Party dates. We hope that you like the change implemented regarding our Raffle. We continue to move forward on delinquent members as to our lunch loss issues. Look at you Bulletin for names of those who are behind and encourage them to catch up and enjoy our Branch. You will soon hear more about our BBQ. We are going to improve the menu and work to make this a great event! As in years past, members of Branch 135 & 82 are invited to this event and competitive horse shoe tournament will take place. I am still looking for members to step up and volunteer to assist our leadership corps of officers. Looking forward to seeing you in April. Randy Bullock

Big Sir Randy Bullock

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LITTLE SIR MIKE JOHNSON 877-7375

For April we'll do something a bit different from what I've experienced as a SIR member. Instead of a guest speaker we will host a local musician, Dorothy Clark who wasrecommended by one of our Branch 52 members. From the research I've conducted we should have a treat in store for all of us. Dorothy has performed for and entertained a wide variety of audiences in the Butte County region as well as other West Coast locals. Her music is best described by these genres: Jazz, Oldies, Blues, Country, Folk, POP, Ballads, 40's, 50's and Originals. If you attended the ELKS HOBO Night on March 15th, you will have heard Dorothy and her sound person entertain the ELKS with a wide variety of songs that evening. It's a challenge finding speakers for our luncheons, even harder to find an entertainer who can find the time in their busy schedules for any group and to do so gratis.
Christmas Party Chairman update: The Christmas Party date has been set as December 12th, the 2nd Saturday for the month. Location: ELKS Lodge 2026. Country Tradition has agreed to provide our music again this year and they said they would hold their costs to last year's expenses. From my research everyone I've spoken to enjoyed the entertainment they have provided in the past. All we need to wrap up a contract with them is the approval from the BEC for the funds, which I expect to see happen at our next BEC meeting. Our Big SIR and myself are finalizing a contract with the ELKS on the menu and the pricing. We both expect to have the contract in place and base prices locked down by next month, if not sooner.

Little Sir Mike Johnson

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MENU:

Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Grilled Asparagus and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Served with every meal: Coffee, Tea, Tossed Green salad and dressing, Bread and Butter, and Dessert

On Request - Chef Salad. Call by Thursday before the luncheon to order your salad

The deadline for calling in is the Thursday before the meeting. (April 10th) This enables the cook to order the food. Darrell Bridges877-9257 It isO.K. to leave a message which includes your name and number and reason for your absence.

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ATTENDANCE: Sir Darrell Bridges 877-9257 Assistant Sir Jim Long 873-6938

Hello Fellow SIRS. We had a very good March meeting, Most absentees called in and thank you for calling in for salads.

Only 4 letters were sent out requesting money for missed meals.

Keep the calls coming in for sick, out of town, or whatever reason you won't be attending.

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MEMBERSHIP: Sir Bruce Kleiner 873-1761

No Report Bruce is out of town.

Please notify Sir Bruce Kleiner of any address or Phone # changes.

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BIRTHDAYS IN APRIL:

Sam Allen, Randy Bullock, Claude Crownover, George Gordus, Mike Henson

J-Bird Izatt, Bob Kevo, Larry Krepelka, Dave Martin, Todd Miller, Art Pollock, Phillip Sema, And last but not lease Dennis Swift.

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SUNSHINE: Sir Joe Najera 873-4249

Get Well Cards To Lena McMillen, Pattie Coldiron, Dottie Miley & Don Miley, Charlie Banchio.

Sympathy card was sent to the Hans Herbst Family and Dottie Banchio

If you know of any member or a family member who needs a card or is in need of our Condolences, please let Joe know so he can send a card.

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GREETERS: Sir Fred Carrasca 872-7502

The greeters for April are: Byron Potts and Tom Hegenbart. Stop by and see them on arrival shake hands and say “Hi”. Meet people and learn their names, be a greeter at least once a year so you get to meet new members

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BULLETIN: Sir George Schiller 873–0578. The cutoff for the February Bulletin is Monday April. 28th. Please submit your articles in a timely manner allowing the Bulletin to be E-Mailed prior to the end of the month. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation. Please submit Changes of Address & or Telephone numbers to Membership Sir Bruce Kleiner 873-1761.

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BOWLING: Sir Paul Plaskiewicz 413-9373

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

POLLOCK PINES APRIL 26,27,28

FORMS ONLY ON LINE AT sirinc.com IF YOU NEED I CAN DOWNLOAD FOR YOU. PAUL 413-9373

High Rollers

Men’s Women’s

High Game Score High Series Score High Game Score High Series Score

JIM McMILLEN 233 RICH DAVIS 631 HELEN KLEINER 186 MARY MURPHY 444

JIM McMILLEN 266 RICH DAVIS 671 MARY MURPHY 170 MARY MURPHY 476

RAY FOULKS 280 RAY FOULKS 668 RUTH NIERENHOUSEN 160 RUTH NIERENHOUSEN 429

RICH DAVIS 236 ROGER ZEIGENHAGEL 650 MARY MURPHY 168 MARY MURPHY 444

All Sirs are invited to join the fun at Tall Pines entertainment center. Sirs bowl every Friday at 9:00AM. Bring your wife or girlfriend and give it a try. I am sure that you will enjoy yourself, and it will be a great time to have some fun. The cost is only $10.00 for three games. Tall Pines is located at 5445 Clark Road, across the street from the Comfort Inn.

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DINE OUT: Sir Jim Prince 873-3626

April 24,2014

Italian Garden Restaurant 6929 Skyway

5:00 pm No host bar - Full Bar

Dinner served at 6:00 pm

1. Salmon filet encrusted with almond and grilled to order, Served with garlic Roma tomatoes, spinach and basil sautéed, served over linguine pasta with lemon butter sauce.

2. Grilled chicken breast fettuccine with homemade Alfredo sauce served over a bed of fettuccine pasta.

Dinner includes: green mixed garden salad with choice of dressing, warm garlic bread, non-alcoholic beverage and chocolate mousse for desert.

Price: $20.00 per person, includes tax and gratuity.

Ticket sales: Jim Prince 873-3626

Paul Plaskiewicz 413-9373

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FISHERMEN: Sir Mike Henson 327-7300

I am trying to arrange another fishing trip to Collins Lake, date and time to be relayed thru the fishing group contact internet and the web site.

If you are interested, please contact Mike Henson at e-mail address: . We are looking forward to having a nice relaxing trip, partaking in some beverage consumption, and maybe even catch a fish or two.

______Sir Fred Kopp 872-1108

Nothing new to report

We play horseshoes at the Elks horseshoe courts every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. If you want to join us, or learn how to pitch, just show up. You don’t need horseshoes, as we will supply them. Come join us in lots of fun and companionship.

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RV’ERS: Sir Bernie Dubbert 872-8351 Assistant Sir Terry Mallan 877-777

Hello Rvers Upcoming trips

We need to book our trips ahead of time so we can get a head count. You can always cancel if you can’t make it. But you need to call your trail boss and let them know you are planning on going. We know things come up and you may have to cancel. Most cancelations are 1 or2 weeks before the trip.

Get on the list early, space is limited and you may not get to go.

May: Is still open.

June: Mc Cloud RV Park, Mc Cloud, Ca. (June 23rd – 27th = 4 nights )

Call Terry Mallan 877-7775 for more details. Has Cabins

July: Salinas Elks RV Park. For the Gilroy Garlic Festival ( 23nd – 28st = 5 nights)

Call Harry Bertrand 876-1934 for more details

Aug: Barba luau Aug. 2nd Call Rich Baker 876-8678

SIR’s Picnic Aug. 9th. Set these dates aside for Aug.

Sept: Riverwalk RV Park. Fortuna, Ca. ( 3rd – 10th = 7 nights )

Call Bernie Dubbert 872-8351 for more details. Has Cabins

Oct: Gold Country RV Park Verdi, Nv. (7th – 11th = 4 nights )

Call Ron Cooke 514-3530 For more details.

Please call and get on the list for your trips. a.s.a.p.

We will post the trips at www.sirparadise52.com Start booking Now.

Yearly dues can be sent to Arthur… 876 9245 only $ 10.00 for the year.

New members send in your dues.

Any group is only as good as its’ members. Let’s get involved and keep them wagons rolling.

Wagon Master: Bernie Dubbert - Asst. Wagon Master: Terry Mallan

Treasurer: Arthur Pollock - Historian: Ted Arrouzet

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GOLF: Sir Ralph Johnson Chairman 872-8598 Assistant: Sir Mike Roebuck 873-018

Visit the Golfers Website at http://www.clrockwell.org/sirgolf.htm Website for Golf information.

April Tournaments:

4/7 Tuscan Ridge 2 man team 1 best ball net. 8:AM check in 9:AM start

4/21Canton Oaks 4 man team 1 best ball net.7:45 Breakfast 9:AM start

MarchResults:

3/3 Canyon Oaks Cancelled due to weather!!!!!!!!!!!!

3/17 Bidwell Park2 man team, modified Chapman

Flight A: to be determined

Flight B: 1st Dave Roberts and Mike Little 65.4 net. 2nd Ralph Johnson and Rudy Malashenko 65.8

Flight C 1st Clyde Tynes and Hector Andrade 67.4 net 2nd Larry Krepelka and Ted Dzwonek 67.6

Flight D: 1st Jim Prince and Jim Long 57.3 net 2nd Tom Caldie and Gerald Richmond 60.1 net

Closest to the pin on #2

1st Tom Dixon 22' 8", 2nd Marv Banta 13'4" 3rd Rolly Reed 13' 7" 4th George Losada 14'9"

Priscilla Rawlings Prize; Jim Banta

Remember we play a 6" bump and we play the ball all the way INTO the hole! Any Questions on format or rules, contact a member of the golf committee!

If you want to be contacted by e-mail concerning golf club news, cancelations, additional tournaments, format changes etc. Make sure the golf committee has your e-mail address!