Volume XXXII Issue 4 BRANCH #1 CURRENTLY 98 MEMBERS April 9, 2018

FIVE CITIES RETIRED ACTIVE MEN, INC.

Web Page http://rams1.org

Big Ram Ramblin’

Connections? Whether we admit it or not,

they are what every person needs. To connect and

form strong bonds with family, friends, co-workers,

the people around us, and with one’s faith is key to

both physical and mental health.

Sadly, as we grow older, we lose a lot of

those connections. As we do, it is vital to form new

ones and to maintain and strengthen existing ones. Not doing so even-

tually leads to depression or even worse.

OK, so now you know why it is healthy to belong to and partici-

pate in RAMs. Why it isd important for you to invite others to join our

club, and why, for your own health, it is very important to participate

and buy tickets for Lady’s Day.

Bring your favorite lady - Wife, Girlfriend, Daughter, Grand-

daughter, Or? Tickets are on sale today. Terry Buterbaugh, Annual

Events Coordinator, has arranged for us to celebrate at a fantastic venue,

Trilogy at the Monarch Club. Strengthen your connection with your

favorite lady, buy tickets, and put Monday, May 14 on your calendar,

because that’s the date we’re celebrating “Ladies Day.”

Jim de Vos, Big RAM

Next Regular Meeting:

June 11, 2018 11:30 a.m.

Submitted by: Patrick Fitzgerald

Membership Chairman

BIRTHDAY RAMS

April

6 Gary Anderson

10 Art Deel

11 Don Gugler

11 Bob Rampton

16 Terry Buterbaugh

16 Don Reese

19 Dave Block

26 James Webster

Ladies Day

Monday, May 14, 2018

Trilogy at Monarch Club

11:30 a.m.

Choice of Turkey Club,

“Millionaire” Hamburger,

Or Chopped Salad

$24 per person See Terry Buterbaugh

for tickets

J. P. Webster, Little RAM

Today’s Speaker Tomme Young J.D. will talk about GMO Modifications.

Golden 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 Bud Johnson 343-0916

R-S Bob Stave 931-0881

S-W Chuck Valente 929-2868

W-Z Earl Rader 556-0699

Gordon Hall, chmn 481-9477

Bud Johnson ......................... 2017

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 2018 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 2018 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 Ken Turknette Lucky Buck Roy Moss

Officers & Directors 2018 Big RAM Jim de Vos Little RAM J. P. Webster Secretary Gary Anderson Assistant Secretary Dave Scheeff Treasurer Jim Coleman Assistant Treasurer Chuck Crockett Directors

Ron Blakey Terry Buterbaugh Patrick Fitzgerald Dick Hillery Bud Johnson Roger Sperling Jim Ward

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) Santa Maria Elks 4th Tuesday, 8:30 739-1026

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

Our March speaker, Brandon

Downing, Marketing and Creative

Director at KSBY, told us of the new

challenges of broadcasting. The ex-

plosion in news sources is actually

making it more difficult to be in-

formed. The burden to fact check is

now on the viewer.

KSBY has about 75 employees,

12 of whom are on air. Technology

has changer the satellite truck into a

satellite mini-car with fewer tech-

nical support. Frequently the report-

er is on site alone. There are 4.5

hours of news M-F, 1.5 on Sa & Su.

Pismo Golf

Results

March 6

Low Gross . Jim McCandlish 32

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

2nd place ... Ray Lovelady . net 28

3rd place .... John Walker ... net 29

CTP (#3) .... Jim McCandlish 4’- 9”

Low Putts .. Chuck Lewis .. 10

March 13 ................... Rained out

March 20 Low Gross . Chuck Lewis .. 34

1st place ..... Don Frommelt net 27

2nd place ... Chuck Dowdy net 28

3rd place .... Jim McCandlish net 29

CTP(#4) ..... Jim McCandlish 9’- 8”

Low Putts .. Jim McCandlish 11

March 27

Low Gross . John Walker ... 34

1st place ..... Chuck Dowdy net 25

2nd place ... Kevin Garvey . net 26

3rd place .... Chuck Lewis .. net 35

CTP (#6) .... Chuck Dowdy 30’-2”

Low Putts .. Kevin Garvey . 12

Bridge

Results

March 12 at Elks Club

1st Jim deVos (1490)

2nd Bob Gosney (1370)

3rd Sandy Eastman (1180)

no slams

Five Cities RAMS Monthly

Tournament

March 22 at Cypress Ridge Rain!

The next tournaments will be held at

Black Lake on Thursday, April 19 at

9:00 am., and at Rancho Maria on

Thursday, May 24 at 10:00 am.

For info or sign-up, call:

Jim Webster (481-4384), or

Don Frommelt (473-8308)

Birthday Winner

March

Howard Miura

March Lucky Buck

$10 Richard Roberts

Nick Nickelson

Bernie Hawkins

Chuck Crockett

$61 Jim Gregory

Song Sheet for Today

Five Cities Rams Song Leader Roy Parker, Don Frommelt alternate God Bless America God bless America, land that I love.

Stand beside her and guide her,

Through the night with a light from above.

From the mountains, to the prairie,

To the ocean white with foam,

God bless America, my home sweet home.

God bless America, my home sweet home.

Red Sails in the Sunset Red sails in the sun set, way out on the sea…

Oh, carry my loved one, home safely to me;

He sailed at the dawning, all day I’ve been blue…

Red sails in the sun set, I’m trusting in you.

Swift wings you must borrow make straight for the

shore,

We marry tomorrow, and he goes sailing no more.

Red sails in the sun set, way our on the sea.

Oh, carry my loved one home safely to me.

Swift wings you must borrow make straight for the

shore,

We marry tomorrow, and he goes sailing no more.

Red sails in the sun set, way out on the sea,

Oh, carry my loved one home safely to me.

Please carry my loved one (slow) home safely to me.

Memories Are Made of This Take one fresh and tender kiss, add one stolen night of

bliss.

One girl! One boy! Some grief! Some joy!

Memories are made of this.

Don’t forget a small moonbeam, fold in lightly with a

dream.

Your lips! And mine! Two sips! Of wine!

Memories are made of this.

Then add the wedding bells, one house where lovers

dwell.

Three little kids for the flavor,

Stir carefully thru the days, see how the flavor stays.

These are the dreams you will savor.

With his blessing from above, serve it generously with

love.

One man! One wife! One love! Through life!

Memories are made of this.

Easter Parade In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it,

You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade.

You’ll be all in clover, and when they look you over,

I’ll be the proudest fellow in the Easter Parade.

On the avenue, Fifth Avenue, the photographers will

snap us,

And you’ll find that you’re in the rotogravure.

Oh, I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet,

And of the girl I’m taking to the Easter Parade.

song selection by ukuleleist

Richard Roberts