BRANCH 37 OFFICERS

Big Sir Woody Shields 367-2071

Little Sir Edward Rodriquez 217-3980

Treasurer Al Mattson 823 0576 Secretary Doug Perry 916-824-2225 1500 Wimbledon Drive Auburn, CA 95603-3028

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VOLUME 48 NUMBER 3 AUBURN CA 95603 * REGION 1 AREA 2 March 2020 SIR is a Nonprofit Public Benefit Organization for Retired Men Devoted to the Promotion of Independence and Dignity of Retirement

MARCH CALENDAR WE MEET the 1st THURSDAY of EACH MONTH @ THE AUBURN ELKS LODGE

11:00 am Social Hour 12:00 pm Noon Lunch

SIR Branch 37 Bulletin

TIME DATED

FOUNDED JULY 1958 Org. March 6,1972

MAILED 2/20/2020

Mar 5 Luncheon Meeting Mar 10 Bulletin Material Due Mar 26 Executive Board Meeting 8:30 am @ Original Mel’s Dinner

1730 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn All Sirs Welcome

LUNCHEON MENU

Corn Beef & Cabbage

GARDEN SALAD & DRESSING FRESH VEGETABLES

BREAD & BUTTER DESSERT

COFFEE & TEA

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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

If you will miss a luncheon email Frank at

fmichny@gmail.com or call him at 916 663-4538

BIG SIR’S CORNER It’s always a pleasure to introduce new members, guests and their sponsors at our monthly luncheons.

January’s luncheon Sir Pete Politi introduced three new mem-bers and two guests. The three new members are Jerry Mueller, spon-sored by Sir Bud Beadles; Steven Lease, sponsored by Sir Chuck VanDam; and Bob Newman re-upped. Welcome new members!!!

The two-guest introduced were, Wayne Mooneyham, sponsor Sir Rich Johnson and Tyler Harkness, sponsored by Sir Gary Willett. Hopefully these two new guests will be introduced as new members at our next luncheon.

Keep the guest coming!!

It is also a pleasure as Big Sir to recognize members of our branch who have reached milestones within the Sir’s organization or have contributed their time and volunteered either as Committee Chairs or Activity Chairs. The two members of our branch received such recognition. Monroe Dejarnette received a “Senior” Certificate of Appreciation celebrating a milestone of 90 years young. This certifi-cate was signed by our State President Ed Benson. The second Certif-icate of Appreciation was presented to Mike Moore. Mike was Big Sir in 2015 and after serving as Big Sir he became our Bulletin Editor and remains in this position as of this writing. Congratulations to Sir’s Monroe Dejarnette and Mike Moore.

Our next luncheon is March 5th, same place and time,,, and bring a guest.

Your BIG SIR Woody Shields

“Celebrating Branch 37’s 48th year of serving Placer & El Dorado Coun-

ty Retired & Semi-retired Men”

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Visit the SIR Branch 37 web site at http://www.

sirsbranch37.webs.com/ and

For SIR Happenings use the SIR State Website

http://sirinc.org/sirhappenings/

Our February speaker was Bryanna Ryan, Museum Curator of Placer County Archives. She

gave an outstanding presentation on the seven Placer County

Museums. What each have to offer and their focus in their geographical location. Very interesting & informative.

THE SPEAKER OF THE MONTH

Our March speaker will be Retired Auburn Journal reporter Gus Thomson. He worked at the Auburn Journal for 31 years,

writing an estimated 20,000 stories about Auburn people, politics, crime and more.

Jim Maneggie Program/Speaker

SIR OF THE MONTH

I’ve noticed a pattern in these presentations. Many of you have had careers that often go unsung, professions that you devote 30m years or more to, with never a mention in the paper, never a feature on the evening news. Careers that take care of the rest of us, that keep things— basic things— running, not just smoothly, but running, period. One of those careers is pipe fitter/plumber. That was Bill Hirsch’s career. Bill is our Sir of the Month for October. Now, most of you think: a plumber: toilets, faucets, O.K.? But Hoover Dam has plumbing, too. A Saturn 5 rocket has more pipes and valves than you can count. Well, let’s start at the beginning. Bill was born in 1951, August 8th, to be exact, in Sioux City, Iowa. His family moved to Rio Linda when Bill was two. He grew up with three siblings: two brothers and a sister. He graduated from Rio Linda High School in 1969. From there he attended Sacramento City Junior college, earning an AA in police science. Marriage to his high school sweetheart, Roberta, came in 1971. A practical opportunity came along and Bill tried his hand at a floortile business in Sunnyvale. It did quite well, but he was newly-wed, and his new wife did not appreciate the hours. Together they had 5 children, all girls. The marriage ended in 1990. Bill was even handier at plumbing and pipe-fitting, and apprenticed with the pipe-fitters union until he attained journeyman. Those of you familiar with the union world know what it’s like to hire yourself out from the hall. You never know what’s going to be on the board when you walk in that morning. The job could last a day, it could last a month. Bill relished a good challenge, like wrestling a valve half the size of a Volkswagen and making sure it aligned to within a micro millimeter. Every job was something different, often in some other part of the state. New construction, oil refineries, waste treatment plants. If a project had pipes in the plans, and name me a building that doesn’t, Bill was likely to be there. He worked out of the hall for 15 years. During the latter part of that time, he earned a teaching credential from Purdue University and devoted four years to passing on his knowledge to apprentices at the Sacramento Pipe- fitting Apprentice Program, one of the largest training facilities of its kind. Then Bill entered a world few of us are even aware exists: the Northern California Youth Cor-rectional Facility, in Stockton. For those who don’t abide fancy titles, it’s “kid prison.” This isn’t your local juvie hall. This is the juvenile equivalent of “the big house.” At the time there were four such self-contained worlds throughout Stockton. It was a city within the city: four high schools, a full-on hospital, kitchen and dining hall, and dormitories to feed and house a couple of thousand kids. Bill gave them 15 years, following the plumber’s dictum, “If it’s round and has a hole in it, we’re responsi-ble for it.” He didn’t just keep the water flowing, he looked after the refrigeration and instrumentation throughout the sprawling facility. While he was at NCYCC, Bill met the love of his life, the lady who would be his second wife. Betsy was a parole agent. She had two boys from her previous marriage. As luck would have it, their first date included five children. That couldn’t have been too much of an impediment, for they soon married, and they’re still going strong. Between the State and the union, Bill was able to retire at 55, in 2006. But that hasn’t slowed him down. He and Betsy have 17 grandchildren to keep track of. Bill gravitated back to the justice system. He has served on the grand jury and as a court-appointed special advocate. As a special advocate, he is again helping young offenders, this time more directly. These are kids who are under the jurisdiction of the court, but without a lot of options. Bill gives them something they probably haven’t had a lot of: quality time, a companion who listens and doesn’t judge. Sometimes, with Betsy, they work with the whole family. He says the main job is to build relationships. Bill estimates he racks up about 400 miles a month in this endeavor. He was at the Sirs branch 138, which took in Auburn, Cool. and Forest Hill, and served there as “Big Sir. ” He’s been with branch 37 since 2010. He keeps the faith at Auburn Grace Church. He lives by the encouragement he would like to offer here: “Find something to do for people.” Gentlemen, Bill Hirsch. A man of his word. Sir Frank Nissen, Profiler

IN MEMORIAM

Sir Alfred Pratt

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Happy Birthday

To Sirs

William Atkinson Wayne Buchanan

Bill Gray Richmond Johnson Kermit Jorgensen

Al Mattson Robert Oles Walt Reno

Edward Rodriguez Will Rogers Gary Sapeta

Michael Van Hook Charles Vrooman

Dave Wheatley

NEW MEMBERS! WELCOME TO SIR’S BANCH 37

Attention Fishing Club Members

Fishing Trip to Lake Almanor May 9 to May 15. 2, 3 and 5 person cabins available. Renting PG&E

furnished cabins on the west side at an extreme discount – normally $140 person for 4 days . Deal

7 days for $100 per person. Area has a forest service campground 10 minutes from the cabins if

you have trailer or motorhome.

Come to Branch 79 fishing club meeting to discuss.

For more information call: Walt Reno (916) 301-1996

Steven Lease and his wife Va-lerie live in Auburn. He was an engineer with Intel retiring in

Dec, 2008. His interests include Computer/Tech, Investments, Model Railroad, Pool/Billiards,

and Radio Amateurs. His spon-sor is Chuck VanDam.

Welcome Steve

Gerald Mueller and his wife Audrey reside in Auburn. He was School Administrator, Colfax High School retiring in July 1999. His sponsor is

Bud Beadles.

Welcome Jerry

Bob Newman rejoined Branch 37 after a 1 year absence. He originally

joined Branch 37 in 2005.

Welcome Back Bob

STATE SIR Annual Bay Bridge Series

“SIR DAY AT THE BALLPARK” A’s vs GIANTS @ THE OAKLAND A’s Coliseum, Section 106 (shaded)

Sunday, 1 pm, June 7, 2020

2nd Annual “Battle of the Bay Bridge” $55, deadline May 5th, Make check to: W. Lee Moy, 127 N. Helm Ave, Clovis, CA 93612 Include self-stamp return envelope.

Big SIR Woody Shields presents

SIR Monroe Dejarnette with his Senior SIR Presidents Award achieving 90 yrs. Young.

Congratulations' Spud

03/3 Coyote Run,

Beale AFB

4Man Scramble $35, 9:00 AM

Signup 02/4, 02/25

Host: Dempsey,

Br 45/109

03/09 Peach Tree, Marysville

2 Man 2 Best Ball $50

9:00 AM

Signup 02/25, 03/2

Host: Brennan,

Br 45/109

03/24 Colusa

Colusa

4 Man 2 Best Ball $38 9:00 AM

Signup 02/25, 03/17

Host: Brennan,

Br 45/109

04/7 Plumas Lake

Olivehurst

4 Man Scramble $42

9:00 AM

Signup 03/10, 03/31

Host: D’Arcy

Br 45/109

SIR GOLF, AREA 2 2020 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

SIR BRANCH 37 DINING OUT: dinner at "Strings Italian Cafe"

Our next dining out event is set for Thursday, March 12 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.

Strings is located at 2501 Bell Road, Auburn, CA 95603 (near the closed Kmart). Menu offerings and separate checks are available.

Bring your spouse, a friend or just yourself and enjoy an evening meal with

your fellow SIRS! Signups at the March 5th. Luncheon.

Contact SIR Bill Gray at 530 305-3126.

Book Exchange

The concept is simple: "Bring a book, take a book", but no textbooks. You will only be asked to put your name on a list, so we may determine the number of SIRs

participating. The activity will take place on the pool table in front of the bar.

Call Dave Wheatley 368-2120 with any questions.

Big SIR Woody Shields presents

SIR Michael Moore with certificate of

appreciation for his services to the

Placer Gold Sons In Retirement.

“NON-RESPONSIBILITY DECLARATION All activities arranged for or by, or 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 Retire-ment Incorporated, and its Branches do not assume any responsibility for the well being or safety of the participants or their property, in any matters pertaining to said activities”

ALL PHONE NUMBERS LISTED ARE IN AREA CODE 530 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED

STATE OFFICERS President Ed Benson Region 1 Director Mark Stuart Area 2 Governor Pasqual Perez

BULLETIN EDITOR Mike Moore 367-5270 mikedonnamoore@yahoo.com

ASSISTANT EDITOR Bill Gray 305-3126 billgray01@gmail.com HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Don MacGregor Dave McGuire Jim Maneggie Tom Bowen Al Mattson Pete Politi

BRANCH 37 OFFICERS

Big Sir Woody Shields

Little Sir Edward Rodriguez

Secretary Doug Perry

Asst. Secy. Tom Bowen

Treasurer Al Mattson

Asst. Treas. Henry Tukloff

DIRECTORS

3 Years: Dave Wheatley

Glen Kramer

2 Years: Bill Gray

Cal Conley

1 Year: Paul McDaniel

Walt Reno

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SUNSHINE

ATTENDANCE

To withdraw, change address, or report a deceased member, call Pete Politi 885-6919

MEMBERSHIP

Know of an ill Sir or spouse we will send a card, call Tom Bowen 889-1710

SIR ATTENDANCE RULE:

A member shall be re-quired to attend one-half (6) of the regular Branch monthly luncheon meet-ings within the previous twelve (12) consecutive month period. Certified attendance at another Branch Meeting will be considered as a credit to the attendance record.

BRANCH 37 ACTIVITIES (contact chairmen for information)

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FEBURARY REPORT

Total Attendance 93 Guests 2 Sirs Present 90 Speaker 1 Visitors 0 Excused* 22 Total Member count: 149

*If you cannot attend, contact: Frank Michny 916 663-4538

E-mail: fmichny@gmail.com

ACTIVITY CHAIRMAN PHONE DATES AND TIMES

Coordinator TBA Meets during Luncheon social hour. Bocce Ball Al Andersen 916-652-5656 Monday; 10 am @ Recreation Park Book Exchange Dave Wheatley 368-2120 Every Luncheon during social hour. Computers & Technologies Chuck Vrooman 885-1335 2nd Wednesday;10:30am @Elks Lodge Day Road Trips TBA Various TBA Dining Out Bill Gray 305-3126 Various TBA Fishing Walt Reno 916-301-1996 2nd Thur.@ Sierra Grill hwy. 49 8:30 AM

Fly Tying Woody Shields 367-2071 Various TBA Golf (Area 33) Gene Vogel 889-2882 Tuesdays; 11am @ Black Oak Poker Doug Perry 916-824-2225 Tuesday & Friday afternoons Theater TBA Various TBA

Sirs with birthdays in Feb. who attended the Luncheon

Branch 37 Opportunity Drawing winners

The winners at the Feburary Luncheon were (left to right) 1st prize Len Lovecchio, 2nd prize

Pete Rau, and 3rd prize John Reimer.