Santa Lucia Branch #89 November 2009

Big SIR Report: By Bob Earl I hope we get a good attendance for our upcoming luncheon. First of all, our current Sir State President (David Reiser and Vice President elect for 2010 (Robert Mannell will be here to present a couple of awards to well-deserving recipients. Secondly, we are anticipating an interesting speaker that should be very entertaining. I'm sure most of you were expecting to hear from Barry Phillips of the First Tee Program on golf in October. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jim Westphal, our Speaker Chairman, did some magic of his own and was able to swap a speaker originally scheduled for April. Barry will be rescheduled for a later date. Frank Emerson gave an interesting perspective on fishing in the Alaskan waters.With our Christmas luncheon just a little more than a month away, I want to impress upon everyone that when you notify your caller as to what main dish you want, please do not change your mind after arriving at the lodge. The caterer is preparing the meal according to what you ordered the week before and cannot make any changes on the day of the luncheon. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on November 11.

Golf: By Bruce AdamsName Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct 15 Oct 22Bruce Adams 70 71 78 73Richard Bawcom 72Irv Bender 81 81 80 74 Roger Bergam 75 73 Jim Brown 79 73 77 71 Bob Earl 67 74 75 Ken Gress 70 Ed Gularte 71 Larry Huston Nate Johnson 84 79 80 85 Mike Madsen 70 75 George McCrobie puff Bob Pendergrass 71 77 79 Bob Romo 74 81 68 65 Mike Shuttleworth 75 71 74 80 Gene Tonus 75 73 72 81 Cary Tremewan 74 73 77 72 Jim Westphal puff 82 85Fred Womble

These are all net scores

Attendance Rules: Regular members missing meetings for three (3) consecutive months without notifying the Attendance Committee with a valid reason, or attending fewer than six (6) meetings over a twelve month period, may have their membership terminated following notification by

letter of unsatisfactory attendance. Certified attendance at another SIR Branch counts for the purpose of satisfying these rules.Can't make the meeting? Call Richard Bawcom 484-9098 or Norm Graulich 455-8043

Sons in Retirement is a non-profit public benefit organization devoted to the promotion of the independence and dignity of men in retirement.

Meeting: 12 Noon 2nd WednesdayExec. Board Meeting: 10m 2nd Wed.Salinas Elks Lodge, 614 Airport Blvd.

Nov. 11 Menu: Roast Turkey and all the trimmings

Bowling: By Earl Fuller Name Oct 2 Oct 9 No-Tap Oct 16 Oct 23 Jim Brown 188/515 Earl Fuller 170/447 287/836 185/537 154/445Joe Womble Joe Venuti 141/381 155/418 Joe Gauthier 183/537 281/726 178/522Gary Crawford 158/420 289/796 153/425 157/397Ted Castillo 151/404 247/732 223/545 172/498Joe Valdez 168/469 133/373John Garner Charlie Lowe No-Tap scores are with handicap. All other scores are scratch.

November Speaker

Larry Wilde is the author of 53 published books of humor with sales over 12 million copies. Among them: two widely acclaimed books on the craft of comedy. Mr. Willed cultivated his comedy credentials as a stand-up comedian, appearing in major hotels, clubs and concerts. His numerous television credits include The Tonight Show, The Today Show, The Mary Tyler More Show, and dozens of national commercials. Larry is the founder of National Humor Month, which celebrates the bountiful benefits of belly laughs. It begins each year on April Fool's Day. In addition to his 30-year career as a stage and television actor, stand-up comedian, university instructor, best selling author and motivational humorist, Larry Willed is recognized as the worst golfer in Northern California.

___________________________________________________________________CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON RESERVATION FORM

December 9, 2009Clip and mail this form with $16.00 per person To: Ed Gularte 240 San Benancio Rd.,

Salinas, CA 93908. Ph. 831-484-0240The menu will be Prime Rib or Chicken Cordon Blue. Please indicate the number of each.No. of Prime Ribs______No. of Chicken Cordon Blues______This will be a sit-down dinner. Names____________________________________________________________Flowers will be included.

2009 Officers: Committees & Chairs:Big SIR: Bob Earl (831-449-1703) Attend./Membership: Norm GraulichLittle SIR: Jim Brown (831-210-6992) Newsletter Editor: Bob Earl & Norm GraulichSec.: George McCrobie (831-424-0858) Bowling: Earl Fuller Asst. Sec.: Mike Madsen (831-424-8942) Golf: Bruce AdamsTreas.: Ed Gularte (831-484-0240) Historian: Adolph BrusaAsst. Treas.: Earl Fuller (831-443-5796) Music: Ray LizundiaDirectors: Plans/Arrangements: Dennis StraderGene Martin Sunshine: Ray LizundiaJerry Clizbe Telephone: Richard Bawcom & Norm GraulichCharles Lowe Chaplain: Frank BuckHugh Campbell Speaker Chairman: Jim Westphal (663-2309)Bob PendergrassBob Romo

State Officers: President...........David Reiser Region 7 Director...........Gary Pelton Area 21 Govenor..........Stan Morgan

Bob Earl SIR Br89 Editor1209 Parkside St.Salinas, CA 93906

Treasurer's Report: By Ed GularteBank balance Aug 1 = $1750.47Income: $1572.00 Expenses: $1037.89Net Gain: $534.11Bank balance Sept 30 = $2284.58BBQ Recap:June income: $1044.00 expenses: $676.0986 attendeesSept income: $866.00 expenses: $564.8975 attendeesBirthday Boys for November:Gary CrawfordCliff HyltonNate JohnsonGene TonusBirthday winners for Sept & Oct were Johan Jongens and Joe Venuti

Sunshine News: Please call Ray Lizundia at 449-9547 of members illnesses.No news is good news.

Humor of the day......... But you could have.........

Husband and wife are traveling by car from Key West to Boston. After almost twenty-four hours on the road, they're too tired to continue, and they decide to stop for a rest. They stop at a nice hotel and take a room, but they only plan to sleep for four hours and then get back on the road. When they check out four hours later, the desk clerk hands them a bill for $350.00. The man explodes and demands to know why the charge is so high. He tells the clerk although it's a nice hotel, the rooms certainly aren't worth $350.00! When the clerk tells him $350.00 is the standard rate, the man insists on speaking to the Manager. The Manager appears, listens to the man, and then explains that the hotel has an Olympic-sized pool and a huge conference center that were available for the husband and wife to use. "But we didn't use them," the man complains. "Well, they are here, and you could have," explains the Manager. He goes on to explain they could have taken in one of the shows for which the hotel is famous. "The best entertainers from New York , Hollywood and Las Vegas perform here," the Manager says. "But we didn't go to any of those shows," complains the man again. "Well, we have them, and you could have," the Manager replies. No matter what amenity the Manager mentions, the man replies, "But we didn't use it!" The Manager is unmoved, and eventually the man gives up and agrees to pay. He writes a check and gives it to the Manager. The Manager is surprised when he looks at the check. "But sir," he says, "this check is only made out for $50.00." "That's correct," says the man. "I charged you $300.00 for sleeping with my wife." "But I didn't!" exclaims the Manager. "Well, too bad," the man replies. "She was here and you could have."

SIRS GOLF TROPHY POINTS (so far)

1. Bob Romo.....................39.5

2. Jim Brown.....................37.33

3. Irv Bender.....................36.5