TAMALPAIS BRANCH NO. 47 A Non -Profit Public Benefit Corpora�on of Re�red Men Devoted

to the Promo�on of Independence and Dignity of Re�rement. Big Sir -- Tim Leveque 415 -888 -3242 Li�le Sir– Paul Bell 415 -456 -5219 Secretary - Ned Lawrence - 415 -595-1092 Ass’t Sect’y - Mike Kelly - 415 -380 -1885 Treasurer - Paul Schofield - 415 -892 -7019 Ass’t Treas.–Will Kaefer - 415-927-1043

A SIR PUBLICATION

MARIN C OUNTY October 2017 V OL . X LIII N O . 10 O UR 43ND Y EAR

Luncheon Meeting: McINNIS GOLF CENTER, SAN RAFAEL

Fourth Tuesday of the monthHappy Hour at 11:00 am, as always

Editor/Publisher - Ron Kosciusko – 415 -435 -0650 Attendance Committee— 415 -881 -7477 Cashier - Glen Ohm - 415 -479 -5693

Directors: Tom Brady Tom Culhane Jim Kleiser George Miller Jake Solomon Doug Twitchell

BIG SIR’S MESSAGE

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INCORPORATED

State President - Jerry Strain (sirjerry42@gmail.com) Region 10 Director - Jim Filippo 415 -892 -2063 Area 6 Governor -

www.SIR47.ORG Our own website

.

Fall has arrived. The days are ge�ng shorter, but we s�ll have wonderful weather in Marin County.

At our last board mee�ng we discussed the license plate holder that the SIRS have provided each chapter. We will explore the possible change to the plate holder message, and we will keep you informed.

There are only two lunch mee�ngs le� this year. If you have not invited a friend to a�end one of our luncheons, the next two months offer a great opportunity to do so.

We will end this year with a holiday season dinner at the McInnis Golf Course. Chuck McDevi� , who is spearheading the event , will be selling �ckets at our lunch mee�ngs.

See you at our October 24th luncheon. It starts at 11:45am. Remember to bring a friend.

Tim Leveque Big Sir

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New Ac�vity Proposal - BikingAs discussed by Bill Donnelley at the June Luncheon we are proposing to begin a new ac�vity of biking.

Note this is bicycle (Not your Harley!)If you are interested, please reply to this message or dial our call in number 415 881 7477

Please indicate he following * Your name and member number * Days you would be able to par�cipate * Frequency preferred (once a month or weekly) * Type of ride you prefer: road bike or mountain bike * Would you be willing to be the leader of this ac�vity

August 22, 2017 Speaker Review By Michael Kelly

Lisa Brinkmann, Executive Director of Marin Villages, spoke to us about an organization that is relatively new, one that we may not have been aware of--until now! About �fteen years ago community meetings and discussions led to a consensus that older ("aging") people prefer to live at home and remain independent in their own communities as long as they are able. The problem is, as Lisa pointed out, a lot of oldsters are living on �xed incomes or have various issues and problems that prevent them from utilizing community services or participating in activities that they enjoy. Two Marin County Civil Grand Jury reports--one in 2006-07 and one in 2013-14--found that Marin County is one of the oldest and fastest aging counties in the state and that therefore, "something has to change." Eight years ago something changed. Marin Villages was founded in 2009 and began serving older adults in 2010. Currently there are two Villages in Marin County: Marin Villages and Sausalito Village. The Villages' community now has around 700 mem-bers and volunteers, and the goal was always to "address the gaps in services and activities many seniors in our communities need. With the core mission of helping older adults remain independent, active and connected in their own homes and communities, organizations like these Villages rely heavily on the time, energy and skills of local volun-teers," says Lisa. Volunteers are key to the Villages. It would be di�cult to list all the kinds of services the volunteers provide and perform. They are serious about giving back to the community. Here's a brief list of some of the things volunteers do: provide transportation to appointments and events; they assist with technol-ogy issues; they assist as companions; they do handyman tasks; they visit and go for walks; they do chores; they organize, help with paperwork, and even de-clutter. They assist with pets. They encour-age socializing and life-long learning, search for services and professional resources--Whatever they can do to help make Marin an age-friendly place. Volunteers are one thing. Money is another. An individual membership to Villages costs $365 per year or $450 for households. Lisa emphasizes that it's easy to become a volunteer. Marin Villages has a web-based "dashboard" that provides volunteers

with 24/7 access to requests for assistance. Volun-teers can review and accept requests, receive task details, and get a con�rmation, thanks to technol-ogy. And as Lisa points out, "The Journal of Geron-tology stated that older adults who engage in volunteering report higher levels of well being." Lisa reports that Villages gets about 500 calls per month for assistance, and they have an 85% to 90% ful�ll-ment rate. The average volunteer spends about 3 to 4 hours per month "doing a lot of little things" that mean a lot to Village members. I forgot to mention that volunteers do not get paid and must undergo background checks, and some volunteer training is required. Oh, and volun-teers can also be Village members! From what Lisa presented to us, I saw an all-around good deal for everyone involved. Villages is indeed a high impact organization. Their watchwords are: "Stay Active, Stay Connected, Stay at Home." You can get all the information you need at marinvillages.org and 415-457-4633. They are a 501(c) (3) nonpro�t and, obviously, donations are welcome. Thanks, Lisa for familiarizing us with this important resource! --MJK

Elaine Tokolahi, Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership – CVNLCVNL is commi�ed to providing expert guidance and professional resources that support nonprofits in advancing their missions. Like the organiza�ons we serve, we’re a nonprofit. CVNL in�mately under-stands the challenges and the strengths of nonprofit organiza�ons. We are dedicated to suppor�ng the work of nonprofit leaders — boards, staff, volunteers and the community of stakeholders — to build resilient, impac�ul organiza�ons. Little Sir Paul Bell

Speaker for the October Lunchen

TRAVEL

Ques�ons?? Your Travel Chairman:Kurt Heilman –415 892 2460

SIR ROLLING ROAMERS RV CLUBJoin us for lunch 2nd Tuesday of each

month & on our ou�ngs. For informa�on, contact

SIR Ray Canziani Branch 22, Wagon Master (415) 453- 4463

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October 2 Monday Chardonnay 08:00October 9 Monday Rooster Run 07:00

(Note: Day Change Holiday) October 11 Wednesday Blue Rock West 08:00

October 16 Monday Hiddenbrooke 08:00October 30 Monday PetalumaCC 08:30

Golf

Tom Brady, 897-8573 9-Hole Golf at McInnis Park

Mondays at 9:00 am, weather permi�ng

BOWLING

Bowling League bowling is every Friday at Coun try Club Bowl, 88 Vivian Way, San Rafael. Start time: 10:45 AM. Come and share the fun!

Contact Paul Scho eld , Chair 892-7019

TENNIS, ANYONE? Every Wednesd ay 9 AM McInnis Park

Bill Donnel ly 897-8966 or Glen Ohm 479-5693

REMEMBER: Our regular lunch dates are on the FOURTH

TUESDAY, of every month

BRANCH 47 BOCCE

and guests are encouraged to a�end. We start with lunch at the Swiss Hotel on the Sonoma Square. Then we play Bocce un�l about 1:30 pm at Depot Park behind the Swiss Hotel. Bring your own Bocce balls, if you have them.

Contact Kurt Heilman @ 415-892-2460 or heilmanfour@comcast.net to let him know if you want to be on the mailing list or to join us for lunch and bocce.

Oct 6-15, 2017: Highlights of Sicily. 9 day trip visit-ing Rome and Naples: then travel thru Calabrea before arriving in Sicily for 5 days of touring Taormina, Mt Etna, Agrigento and Palermo before taking an overnight cruise to Naples and then to Rome.Cost of $1250pp plus RT Air from SFO to Rome. Contact Henry Puccinelli, Br. 22, 415-897-2364. Oct 13-20, 2017: Niagara Falls & Grand Hotel. 7-day trip also including Mackinac Island, Henry Ford Museum IMAM Movie, motorcoach and airfare. Cost $3095.00 pp. Paul Peters, Br 73, 510-724-8345 Oct 29-Nov 5,2017 Panama Canal Cruse. 15-day Cruse from SF with 20 stops including Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Chiapas, Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Corinto, Puerto Caldera, Panama Canal, Cartagena and Ft Lauderdale. Cost include home pickup and return and Airfare from Ft Lauderdale. Cabins start at $3099 to $4575. Larry Yarberry, Br 8, 925-890-9245. Oct 22-29, 2017: Coastal Cruise R/T from SF. The 7-day cruise starts in SF and ends in SF aboard the Grand Princess. Stops will include Santa Barbara, Long Beach, Ensenada and San Diego. Price of $1220 to $1695 depending on cabin includes bottle of wine, port tax, group protection plan, and porter tips. Bill Rodman, Br 38, San Jose, 408-274-4521. Nov 2-9, 2017: Branson, Bentonville & Beyond. Wine, Dine and Yacht with Branson entertainers and see the beautiful scenery and historic sites of the Northwest Arkansas.Tour includes: RT Air, 7 nights Deluxe Hotel, Profes-sional Guide, Deluxe Motorcoach, 17 meals, admis-sion to attractions and taxes and baggage. Tom Duncanson, Br 20, Santa Cruz, 831-662-8605.

October ATTENDANCE REPORT

Total Members 106 Members Present 63 61%

Guests: 2

Visitors: 0

To call- in non-a�endance, order an alterna�ve plate or to no�fy you’re bringing a guest/visitor

Call or Text 415 -881-7477 or E -mail sirbranch47@gmail.com

with your request, giving name and badge number

Please call by noon of the Friday

before the lunch date

INVESTORS LUNCH BUNCHSecond Friday of the month at Sam’s Place at 1545 South Novato Blvd. Order off from the complete Breakfast/Lunch menu and

receive individual checks. No reserva�ons are required. Mee�ng will start at 11:45, followed by presenta�ons and discussions.

Contacts: Will Kaefer 415 -927-1043,or Brian Stompe 415-897-1610

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BRIDGE GROUP

The bridge group meets on the third Thursday of each month at a member’s home. Play is from 10 am to 2 pm.

To reserve space and get direc�ons for the next event, call or email

Charles Caviness: 415 435 -9618

THURSDAY WALKING/HIKING GROUP

1st week each month:Jake Solomon 415 -472-3069

2nd week each month Pierre Terrier 415 -785 -4513 3rd week each month:Al Springstead 415 -250 -3808 4th week each month: Alan Thomas 415 -457 -45765th week (if applicable): Dee Stuever 415 -459 -6751

Call leaders for details about future walks and hikes

FISHING

The fishermen meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Novato United Methodist Church at

9:30am. For detaile d informa�on,contact SIR Bill Cline, Branch 134 , @

415 892 -0209

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Summary: -

103

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Summary:

Ac�ves

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Gains:

Losses:

0

QUICKEN SIG2nd Tuesdays, 10:am

B. Bloch, GGCS, 415 -388 - 3864ADVANCED DIGITAL CAMERA STUFF

3rd Wednesdays, vp@ggcs.org All Wednesday sessions are from 1:30 to 3:30 pm

GGCS classroomFirst Presbyterian ChurchFi�h Avenue, San Rafael

All are welcome. Open to all of Area 6.

September Birthday Boys

July lunch �cket winnerReginald (Reg) Ricci

ZOUBEK Henry J. (Hank) WATT James (Jim)BROYLES Ron LARSSEN Knut O.MINOIA Frank BRANDON Jack LING Nansing (Oscar) FLAUM Russell (Russ) LISTER John (Lucky) OHM GlenSMITH William E. (Bill) SUGRUE Donald J. (Don)ANCELL Herb

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Executive Committee Meeting HighlightsJuly 25, 2017

Ned LawrenceBranch 47 Secretary

CHEERS Kurt Heilman 1 415 892 2460

Branch 47 OutingsA) Sat Sept 30 @ 6:30 pm - a Sunset cruise from Tiburon to the Golden Gate. Bring appetizers to share and your own drinks.The cost is $15 pp as we now have 18 attendees

B) Friday Oct. 20 Golden Gate Fields “Salute to SIR” day at the races, sponsored by SIR Br 68, at a cost of $41 pp. Includes valet parking, admission, reserved seating, daily racing program, Turf Club Bu�et incl. tax/tip. Arrive @ the Turf Club between 11 -11:15 am for valet parking. Jack Friesen is the contact @ friesenjack@aol.com or call 415-491-1086. Jack must receive your payment by Oct. 6 to secure your reser-vation.

2. A tour of the Pinball Museum suggested by Lee Turner, but understand you will be standing most of the time. Lee comments were that he was not prepared to be impressed, but as he got into it, he increasingly liked it and stayed for nearly 2 hours. The machines are laid out in a number of di�erent rooms in chronological order. There are a huge number of them which you can play them for as long as you want and they are “free” – but there is an entry fee to get in ($20 discounted to $10 with Group on). But here’s the downside for those with creaky bones with all the standing. However, great for kids of all ages. 3. Pizza in the Piazza at Jacuzzi Winery on the last Sunday of the month from 12 pm – 3 pm. Next dates are Sunday Oct. 29, Nov 26... Treat yourself to lunch in the Piazza! Enjoy wine paired with pizza made fresh in their kitchen with sustainably grown ingredi-ents from Greenstring Farm. Cost is $10 for a slice & glass of paired wine, OR $30 for an 8" pizza & bottle of paired wine.(Tax not included in pricing. Dates may change. Reservations not needed.) Nov. 16 Dec 10 “The games Afoot” For tickets contact rossvalleyplayers.com or call 1-415-456-9555 Ex 1

NOTE: If anyone has a suggestion for a Br 47 Outing or event, please let Kurt Heilman know so he can include it in our future Outings. * Yet to be scheduled is a BYO picnic lunch and wine tasting at either Jacuzzi or Cline winery later on this year

Attendees: George Miller, Jake Solomon, Tom Brady, Tim Leveque, Mike Kelly, Doug Twitchell, Paul Scho�eld, Will Kaefer, Ned Lawrence, Jim Keiser

Big Sir Report: Tim Leveque attended the annual meeting of the Sirs and reported that membership had declined from 39,000 to 18,000 over several years. Much discussion followed with many suggestions on how to improve the active mem-bership. One problem cited against mass advertis-ing was keeping the branch membership to recommendations by the current members. Each Big Sir was given a few license plate frames with some information about Sirs and these will be discussed at the next lunch meeting. The agree-ment with outside caterers and liability for Sirs was also discussed in great detail.

Little Sir Report: Our speaker for the September 26 lunch meeting will be Ed Addeo. Ed is a resident of Mill Valley and has written many interesting books. He will be discussing his latest book about the history of Yosemite.

Treasurers Report: Our checking balance is $10,667.03 including a de�cit o of $1156.95 for lunches and wine for birthdays. Dues for2017 have been paid for 104 members.

Committee Reports: Doug Twitchell discussed various members’ status and several members who had been classi�ed as inactive will be removed from next year’s roster book. Several members who have not attended lunch meetings, phoned in to let membership know about their current status, did not respond to phone calls and emails, and have not paid their dues for 2017 have been removed from the inactive rolls. In cases of temporary absences, such as illness or caring for a family member, active members may be moved to inactive status by action of the Executive Commit-tee after conferring with the member when possible. New member Bill Stewart was approved by a vote of the Board.

AREA 6 MONTHLY MEETINGS Br. # Branch Phone

7 The Club at McInnis Park 1 st Thursday 415 456 -22 The Club at McInnis Park 1 st Tuesday 415 924 -4862

47 The Club at Mcinnis Park 4th Tuesday 415 881 7477-Happy Hour -11:00 am; Luncheon - 11:45 am

68 The Club at McInnis Park 2 nd Tuesday 415 479 -3286 134 Embassy Suites 1st Tuesday 415 892 -0209

ATTENDANCE: Failure to a�end three consecu�ve mee�ngs without giving prior no�ce to the A�endance Chairman, and/or failure to a�end at least 6 mee�ngs within the previous 12 months, may result in termina�on.Condensed from Rule 100 of State Policy Manual A�endance at another branch mee�ng, duly recorded with the A�endance Chairman of that branch, will be credited to a member's a�endance record (Rule 101) .

Call the branch phone listed above to secure a guest spot.

SUNSHINE COMMITTEEPlease report SIR illnesses or deaths to

Bill Donnelly at 415 897 -8966

THIS MONTH’S ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

TAMALTALK, SIR Branch 47Ron Kosciusko , Publisher402 Hilary DriveTiburon , CA. 949 20

Wednesday Oct 4 TennisThursday Oct 5 Walking GroupFriday Oct 6 BowlingMonday Oct 2 BocceMonday Oct 9 9 Hole GolfMonday Oct 9 18 Hole Golf

Tuesday Oct 10 Rolling RoamersTuesday Oct 10 FishingWednesday Oct 11 TennisThursday Oct 12 Walking Group Friday Oct 13 Bowling Friday Oct 13 Investors’ Lunch Bunch Monday Oct xxx 9 Hole Golf Monday Oct 16 18 Hole Golf Wednesday Oct 18 Advanced Digital Camera Stuff Wednesday Oct 18 Tennis Thursday Oct 19 Walking GroupThursday Oct 19 BridgeFriday Oct 20 Bowling Monday Oct 23 Nine Hole GolfMonday Oct 23 Execu�ve Commi�ee MTGMonday Oct 23 18 Hole Golf Tuesday Oct 24 Branch 47 Luncheon Wednesday Oct 25 Tennis Thursday Oct 26 Walking Group Friday Oct 27 Bowling Friday Oct 27 TamalTalk Deadline for OctMonday Oct 30 Nine Hole GolfMonday Oct 30 18 Hole Golf Wednesday Nov 2 Tennis Thursday Nov 2 Walking Group

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE will meet Monday , Sept 23, 2017 . 10:30 AM at the

McGinnis Park Golf Club Boardroom 350 Smith Ranch Road San Rafael, CA 94903

BRANCH 47 LUNCHEON MEETINGS IN 2017

Fourth Tuesday Of The Month

January 24 (Tuesday) July 25 (Tuesday) February 28 (Tuesday) August 22 (Tuesday) March 28 (Tuesday) September 26 (Tuesday) April 25 (Tuesday) October 24 (Tuesday) May 23 (Tuesday) November 28 (Tuesday) June 27 (Tuesday)

The following SIRs will serve Branch 47 for 2018.

Big Sir: Paul Bell Li�le Sir: Jim Norton Secretary: Ned Lawrence Asst. Secretary: Charles Stedwell Treasurer: Paul Scofield Asst. Treasurer: Will Kaefer Directors (6): Tim Leveque, Jim Kleiser, George Miller, Jake Solomon, Doug Twitchell, Bob Wilson Jake Solomon

October 24 LUNCH MENU

Note: Price $27

Roasted turkey with Cranberry and gravy. Peas and carrots. Sweet potato (stu�ng on the table)

Alternative: Chicken Marsala

Bread and Butter Dessert

Wednesday Oct 11 18 Hole Golf * Note day change

Monday Oct 2 18 hole Golf3763Monday Oct 2 9 Hole Golf