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NEWSLETTERof the

Senior Men’s Club of Grosse PointeFESTIVITIES . . FUN . . FELLOWSHIP

VOLUME LIV, NO. 8 www. http://seniormensclubofgrossepointe.com May 2015

Program Chairman - J. Robert Hynes

President’s Message

Inside . . Dates To RememberProfile of the Month, Get Well, Memorials, AttendanceNew Members, Sub Club NewsMore New MembersSpeaker ReportSMC Health Col, Sub ClubssBridgeThe Readers,Membership ApplicationBirthdays, Raffle Calendar

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Exemplary Students from Grosse Pointe North and South High Schools

May 26, 2015

Charles Rutherford

Patrick John Hynes (an inside job??) Ernst & Young - Fraud Investigations

May 12, 2015

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One of our members, Richard Allison, has written a book, entitled Operation Thunderclap and the Black March (Casemate Publish-ers, 2014), that describes in vivid detail two different aspects of our titanic air war over Europe in World War II. The book follows the path of a pair of young fliers separated not by their degree of courage, but by the vicissitudes of war. One was Addison Bartush, a well-known member of the Grosse Pointe com-munity who many of you knew. He died this past November, and a memorial service is planned for June 12 at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, Grosse

Pointe Farms. The other was Sgt. Paul Lynch of Leominster, Mass. Bartush was a co-pilot and Lynch was a waist-gunner.

In November 1944, the Allies launched Operation Thunderclap, a series of maximum efforts by the Eighth Air

President Ronald Reagan’s advice, borrowed from an unknown author, on how to live a success-ful life was: “Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, and leave the rest to God.” Do you have any advice that you would like to share with the membership? Please send it to me and I will use it in a following newsletter.

Your Board of Directors at its April 14, 2015, meeting adopted a new dress code, originally proposed by 2nd Vice President Robert E. Murphy. The new attire code is as follows: suit with tie, or trousers with collared shirt, with or without tie, and sport coat. I encourage officers and directors to continue to use a tie.

In order to increase the visibility of the SMCGP within the community, our organization is now a dues-paying member of the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce. You as a member of the SMCGP can attend the Chamber’s networking events free of charge. Please visit the Chamber’s website at www.grossepointechamber.com for scheduled events and programs.

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Important Dates and Items to Remember: Bus Trip to DIA for Kahlo/Rivera Exhibit on May 7 is filled

2015 Scholar Achievement Awards Luncheon is the May 26 SMC Meeting.

June 16 Birmingham and Grosse Pointe SMC Golf Scramble at Lincoln Hills Golf Course (9 Holes, lunch, $45) Call Bob Vogler (313-882-9636) for information

Any address changes and/or errors you see in the Directory can be given to Henry Fischer for updating.

Force against cities in eastern Germany, partly to pave the way for the Red Army that would soon be overrunning that territory. Bartush and Lynch trained together in Gulfport, Miss., and in the fall of 1944 were assigned to the most decorated U.S. bomb group, the “Unstoppable 91st Bomb Group.” However, their paths then diverged. First Lt. Bar-tush, a co-pilot, went on to fly 31 missions until war’s end. Lynch was shot down and captured on his very first combat mission Nov. 26, 1944. A prisoner of war, he survived the Black March, also called the death march across Germany, in which hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Allied POWs were forced to march roughly 500 miles for 86

days in brutal winter weather through Poland and Nazi Germany, where they experienced starvation, sickness, cruelty and death, because the Germans wanted their prisoners to stay ahead of the advanc-ing Soviet troops.

Once Nazi Germany surrendered, Lynch experi-enced a period in Soviet Russia captivity since the Soviets were the first ground troops to overtake the Allied prisoner columns. Paul Lynch is still alive.

Mr. Allison’s book contains many pictures, pho-tographs and maps from World War II. The book is an enjoyable read, and one can be obtained from the author and SMCGP member Richard Allison, who is listed in our directory.

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Profile of the Month: J. Gerard Teagan

2015 Entertainment Books

$35.00

Jerry grew up on the west side of Detroit. He went to University of Detroit Jesuit High School. At U of D High, he was an Editor on the yearbook staff, on the cheerleader squad(in an all boys school, they are also the cheerleaders). He was on the Student Senate and graduated in 1965. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BA in accounting in 1969.

At Notre Dame, he was active in several social clubs and of course the student govern-ment group. If you haven't already guessed, he is a lifetime Roman Catholic.While at Notre Dame, he was active in sev-eral charitable fund-raising events. After graduation he joined Ernst & Ernst and in 1971 became a CPA. In 1973, he joined The Detroit Free Press as an Accounting Manager, then Controller and in 1983 he became Vice President, Trea-surer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller. In 2005, when Gannett acquired the De-troit Free Press from Knight Ridder, he opted to stay with Knight Ridder and transferred to The Duluth News Tribune. From 2005-2007 he was Chief Financial Officer in Duluth.

In 1975, Jerry married Carla (introduced by his sister) They have one daughter,Beth, a First Grade Teacher at Ardmore School in St Clair Shores. While with Free Press he was active on

several Boards, including Providence Hospi-tal, and is still on the Finance Committee for St John Providence Health Systems. He has also been a Trustee, Childrens Home of De-troit, Director American Heart Association, Director, The Notre Dame Club of Detroit, Trustee, Grosse Pointe Academy and served on several other Boards. He and Carla own a time share in Marco Island, Florida, where he disappears during the colder months of SMC Meetings, and spend much of the summer at their cottage in Caseville.

Now retired, Jerry and Carla have had a great life together and we are fortunate that he is Secretary for The Senior Men's Club of Grosse Pointe. Respectfully Submitted, John C Prost

J. Gerard Teagan, surprise surprise

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Salvatore (Sam) Ciaramitaro (313-882-9279)

Get Well The Senior Men's Club extends good wishes for the recovery of all members who are confined by

illness. We miss you! Please advise Sam Ciaramitaro, at (313) 882-9279 or Bill Kamm at (313) 884-5542 if you have additions or changes. Cards are sent to confined members as we become aware of their illnesses. Many request that their names not be published in this space.

Jack H. Williams 313-886-7813

Attendance

Call anyone on the following attendance committee:

Steven ChanJack LandinKen MaleitzkeEd WhiteJack H. Williams

(313) 885-3538(313) 886-9456(313) 343-6476(313) 647-9086

(313) 886-7813

All members and guests are welcome at our semi-monthly meetings. Please remember to

sign up in advance at our lunch meetings. Call in to make any additions or changes in your

reservation. Print your names clearly on the atten-dance record, and record your badge number, just why your editor has no idea!!

Your telephone calls are important. The Next MeetiNgs are May 12 aNd May 26. Atten-dance forecasting means everyone eats on time. Call before 11:00 a.m. Monday, the day preceding the meeting that your new plans affect.

John Klobuchar 313-885-7091

MemorialsName: William M. KuzelDied: April 15, 2015 (89)Born: July 3, 1925Joined: May 6, 1987 (27)Memorials: Charity of choice)

Senior Men's Club of Grosse Pointe Scholar Achievement Awards will be presented to the 2015 graduates of GP North and GP South High Schools with GPAs above 4.0. Fifty-nine students will be recognized. This year we are welcoming parents of scholars to attend the SMCGP Awards Luncheon Meeting on Tuesday, May, 26. Students and parents will be seated at numbered tables to be joined by members of SMCGP. It is anticipated that 4 members will join 4 outside student/parent guests at the numbered tables.

2015 SCHOLAR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON MAY 26

Name: Robert C. DavisDied: April 29, 2015 (89)Born: December 22, 1925Joined: April 28, 1992 (23)Memorials: VitalHospice of the Straits, c/o McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation

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Membership - Bob Hynes and Bob Murphy

New Members Name/Address/email and phones/DOB Sponsor/Hobbies/Business

Pikielek, Ronald J. Ron 313-884-4201 David Morow, Victor At438 Colonial Ct Marsha Classic cars, Bridge, ToastmastersGrosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 October 10, 1932 Accountant rjpmjrc@comcast.net 313-884-8273 (C) Army '55-'57

Sub Club News

Investment Club Speaker

Brian Paterson, Deutsche Bank Wealth Mgmt

Comments will appear in June

Dick Ruzzin's Special Interest Car Club Group will be meeting soon.

Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce welcomes Senior Men’s Club Grosse Pointe! Their mission is to provide leadership and services to the business community, promote economic vitality, collaborate with municipal government for business develop-ment and enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit in the Grosse Pointes. Our membership in the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce gives us access to networking oppor-tunities, information resources, marketing opportu-nities and an array of other programs and services. The GP Chamber looks forward to promoting our events and luncheons on its website calendar and on its Facebook/twitter pages. Visit the Chamber’s website to learn more!

www.grossepointechamber.com Jennifer Palms Boettcher President/Executive Director Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation

Editor’s note: Any member of Grosse Pointe Senior Men’s Club is able to attend any Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce event free. Please see events and details listed on the GP Chamber’s web site.

SMC joins GP Chamber of Commerce

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Name/Address/email and phones/DOB Sponsor/Hobbies/Business

Kenny, Anthony E. Tony 313--458-7567 Bob Hynes970 Shoreham Sharon Golf, Travel, SportsGrosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 February 24, 1943 313-885-3403 (C) Email: anthodykennypc@gmail.com

O"Donnell, Paul E. Paul 248-346-4136 Marty McMillan629 Lakepointe Carol Kayaking and ExerciseGrosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 October 15, 1952 248-346-4136 (C) Email: santpd@hotmail.com

Maycock Jr., Joseph F. Joe 313-884-6239 Allen Torp301 Touraine Peggy Tennis and ReadingGrosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 June 8, 1930 Lawyer Email: josegpf@comcas.net Army: '55-'57

New Members

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The SMC Health Column ON LOOSING WEIGHT By Tom Singelyn At a recent luncheon at the Grosse Pointe Senior Men’s Club, President Charley Rutherford ap-proached me and noticed that I had lost some weight. I was surprised that he noticed. I told him that I had lost 20 pounds since January l, 2015. He asked me to write an article for our news letter concerning my weight loss. I want to say that I am a retired dentist, not a nutritionist. I have attended nutrition classes that were suggested by my physician and found tthem to be very helpful and informative. Before going on any diet, your physician should be informed and his/her guidance be followed. In the past, I have tried other popular diet plans that did not work effectively for me. I found them to be too regimented and boring, and as a result, I reverted back to my old comfortable way of eating. Of course, any weight I had lost, I quickly regained. My clothing was not fitting properly, and my family reminded me of my portly figure. On January 1st, I took a long look at myself in the mirror and saw that I was a bit more than chubby…I was fat! My physician informed me that my higher blood numbers would decrease and I would feel better if I paid more attention to the type of food and volume I consumed, and I would lose weight. His advice proved to be correct. I have experienced gastric reflux disease, high cholesterol, and a mild heart attack, resulting in an angioplasty placement of a stent in one of my coronary vessels, that resulted in close medical supervision since. I now feel better, and according to Charley and my family, look better. I am now more careful what I choose to eat. My portions are about half of what I used to eat. I eat more vegetables and fruit to help me feel more satis-fied and I do not feel deprived. My better choices include whole wheat bread, brown rice, sweet po-tato, whole wheat pasta, in small portions. I avoid

most foods that are white as they usually are car-bohydrates that turn to sugar and fat. I only eat a small desert on special occasions. If I want a snack between meals, I munch on fruit, raw vegetables, or half a yogurt. Exercise is very important on a regular basis. I go to a fitness center for an hour three days a week. I have learned to enjoy it and have met many new friends there. My reward is having others notice my new figure, my medical numbers are down, and I feel better and younger. My much too old clothes fit better, and in-stead of purchasing larger sizes, I may need new and smaller sizes. Good luck with taking better care of yourself. Only you can make that decision.

Bowling and Golf News Our Season ended on April 23rd, without a roll off as Tom Kneeshaw's team wond both halfs. We don't know the outcome at this time, but there is some interesting news to report. In mid March, Jim Mayer did the near impossible by convetrting the 7-10 split on Alley 3. If that wasn't enought, that same day Mike Fried bowled the leagues's all time high series. He downed 742 pins, elcipsing Jim Swad's record of 735 set just last October. After checking the records, we find something else noteworthy. Over the years, Oscar Kanan has been on 5 championship teams. Ray DeMuelemeesterwas on 4 champion teams, and Mike Bellovich, Phil D'Agostino and the late Bill Kuzel were champions 3 times each. Our bowling banquet will take place on Thursday, May 7th, at the Sport Channel Restaurant at 6 PM.

The Golf season got off to a good start on April 13th at Golden Hawk course. The weather was good, and the scores were high. 70 members had breakfast and about 60 played 18 houles. Membership is growing and we hope to reach about 100 members.

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The Senior Men's Club enjoyed a talk by John McMurray on March 10th. Our 1st Vice President, Bob Hynes has lined up some excellent speakersfor us and he hit a home run when he secured John McMurray. Most of us know John McMurray as the weather man from WJR and it sure was niceto be able to meet him and learn more about this interesting local celebrity, and put a face with a voice.

John McMurray was born and raised in New York City and is one of five children. Two older sisters and two younger sisters. He attendedgrade school and high school throughout the 50's and in September of 1960, on the heels of Hurri-cane Donna, he signed on for a four yearendeavor at the Maritime College, Fort Schuyler, in New Your City.

Those four years were demanding, interesting and exciting for John. Each summer, aboard the school's training ship, the entire Corps ofCadets cruised to Europe and the Mediterranean for hands on sea experiences. At the completion of the four years, he received his degree, a B.S. in Meteorology, and the coveted Third Mates License -Oceans Unlimited.

John married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ellen. The next stop was Vance Air Force Base, Enid, Oklahoma. He was stationed just shortof a 5 year tour at the Vance Air Force as a Pilot Briefer and Academic Instructor. Despite his ef-forts to be transferred, his entire military career during the Vietnam conflict was spent in Okla-homa.

The idea of a broadcast meteorologist was allur-ing, and John secured a position in Flint, Michigan at an ABC affiliate. During the first oil embargo in the early 70's and the first wave of "downsiz-ing" he started his own business, Commercial Weather Services, Inc. While John was still at the television station, his client’s needs ran the gamut

from dispersion analysis of power house emissions, to automotive projects, to linking up with the best broadcaster in the country, the inimitable and famed J.P. McCarthy on WJR radio.

Over the years, many attorneys have utilized his expertise in support of a variety of legal situations. From murder trials to personal injury situations, John has appeared in several courts throughout thestate.

Looking back, he says he has done just about everything he had ever hoped to do but still has a few thing to accomplish. John McMurray is a very optimistic man. His can do attitude is somethingwe can all learn from.

John resides in Grand Blanc, Michigan and has 3 children and 6 grandchildren. SMC was delighted to have him venture down I75 to speakwith us.

Reported by Marty McMillan

SMC Speaker Reports: John McMurray

SMC Speaker Report to Follow Next Month

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel

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Dennis C. Rasch 313-885-7146 Dave Ruyle 586-321-3045

Friday Duplicate Bridge March 271st Guest/Neef 4th W. Edwards/Devines2nd P Higbie/J Higbie 5th M Edwards/Browning

3 rd Pappas/Downing 6th Ruyle/Grierson

April 3 1st W Edwards/Devine 3rd Cobau/Neef 2nd Perkin/Kolb 4th Ruyle/Tarnow 5th Pappas/Bedsworth

April 10 North/South East/West1st W Edwards/Neef 1st Pappas/Bedsworth

2nd Guest/Tarnow 2nd Mayer/Schuck3rd Ruyle/Brown 3rd P Higbie/J Higbie4th Cobau/Rizzo 4th Kolb/Cobau April 17 North/South East West1st Tarnow/Guest 1st Mayer/Schuch2nd J Cobau/A Cobau 2nd Pappas/Bedsworth

3rd Edwards/Neef 3rd P Higbie/J Higbie4th Ruyle/Brown 4th Downing/Edwards

Contract Bridge Monday at G.P Woods Community Center

3/30/2015 Darrah Porter Art LinzellRod Guest Tom GallagherTed Zemenick Frank MarkeyPaul Gracey Stan Kramer 04/06/2015 No Bridge

04/13/2015Roy Eugenio Darrah PorterDenny Rasch John HayesRod Guest JackRyanDick Hall Tom Gerhardstein

04/20/2015Art Linzell Roy EugenioDick Hall Stan KramerJoanne Taubetz Jack RyanTed Zemenick Frank Markey

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The Readers David Morrow 313-640-9756 Jack Cobau 313-885-1650

Reading List The Narrow Road to the Deep North

by Richard Flanagan Review by David Morrow

The Narrow Road to the Deep North is the title of a travel book by Japan’s 17th century haiku master Basho, but in Richard Flanagan’s novel it refers to the Death Railway, the Siam to Burma rail line built by Japan in 1943 and familiar to many from The Bridge Over the River Kwai. Unlike the popular movie, Flanagan’s novel is a grim tale of cruelty, despair and lost love, but so beautifully written that it drives the reader to persevere through the horrific scenes of suffering and death to contemplate the eter-nal questions of war, man’s inhumanity to man, and the resilience of the human spirit. Flanagan, one of the most esteemed novelists in Australia, wrote this historical fiction in honor of his father, who was one of about nine thousand Australian POW’s sent by the Japanese to carve the “The Line” as it was called, out of the jungles of what is now Thailand with rudimen-tary hand tools and dynamite. The novel tells the story of Dorrigo Evans from his poor childhood in Tasmania through medical and military training, capture by the Japanese in Java, his service as a colonel in charge of 1,000 prisoners of war on The Line, his efforts to keep them alive despite lack of adequate food, clothing, or medicine and his post war life as a war hero, famous surgeon and philanderer. The author softens some to the horror of the POW story by recounting the 50-year love story of Dorrigo and Amy, his uncle’s young wife that he meets in a bookstore while training in Adelaide. The book was generally well-reviewed, and was awarded the 2014 Man Booker Prize for Fiction, awarded to best novel of the year written in English and published in the United Kingdom. The Read-ers found Flanagan’s unflinching prose “terrifyingly beautiful” but some found the overwhelming un-pleasantness of the detailed descriptions of starva-tion, disease, beatings, amputations and death in the camps just too much. Those willing to persist were

rewarded with a number of quite moving passages and were able to explore the emotions and moti-vations of the captors as well as the prisoners. To the Japanese, the prisoners had lost their honor by surrendering rather than dying for their country, and thus deserved their fate. Even though it was clear to the rest of the world by 1943 that Japan could not win the war, her soldiers believed that if the Emperor told them it was their destiny to build a railroad to supply their troops in Burma and help Japan conquer India, he was to be obeyed no matter the cost. The author describes how the Japanese officers relied on methamphetamines issued by the Japanese army to keep on going. Flanagan also explores the effect of the POW experience on the post-war lives of the prisoers and their captors. Dorrigo Evans does not see himself as a hero, yet he fails to find as much meaning in his civilian life as he did in the jungle. He mistrusts his fame, neglects his family, is unfaithful to his wife and even his mistresses, and never recovers from his loss of Amy. The prison guards that escape execution for war crimes somehow blame the Americans. More of the lower-rank guards, includ-ing Koreans, were convicted and many of the re-sponsible officers were released, the author implies, because the Americans wanted to do business with the Japanese. Although the Readers agreed that they would be careful not to recommend Narrow Road to the faint of heart, they agreed that the book would not be quickly forgotten. Our May selection is The Empire of Necessity: Slavery, Freedom, and Deception in the New World by Greg Grandin. Join us at the home of Jack Cobau, 830 Fairford Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods, on May 21st from 5:00 to 6:30. RSVP to (313) 885-1650. At our June meeting we will discuss Cheryl Strayed’s Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast Trail. For a copy of our 2015 booklist, call me or email a request to davidmorrow@comcast.net

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Membership ApplicationSenior Men’s Club of Grosse Pointe, Inc.

A Social, Educational and Recreational Club for Men Over 55 Years of Age.

PLEASE PRINT

Name: ________________________________________ Name on Badge___________________________

No. & St.: ______________________________________ City: __________________________________

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E-Mail: _______________________________ Sig. Other________________Working___Retired______

Home Phone: (______) ____________________ Cell Phone: (______) ____________________

Hobbies: __________________________________Military Service_______________________________

Current or Prev. Occupation & Affiliation: _________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: _____________

One or More Sponsors

Print Name: ________________________________ Signature: _________________________________

Print Name: ________________________________ Signature: _________________________________

Please return completed application with $60 fee ($25 one-time initiation fee + $35 dues) payable to SMC of Grosse Pointe, and add $10 if you want a SMC membership lapel pin. For reinstatement, update application and submit annual fee of $35.Mail application and check to SMC Membership Chairman, Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726

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SENIOR MEN’S CLUB OF GROSSE POINTE

CLUB MOTTO: FESTIVITIES ... FUN ... FELLOWSHIP

Purpose: To provide festivities, fun and fellowship for its members through social, educational and peer group association in its recreational and social activities. Sponsored sub-clubs: Other activities:BOWLING, GOLF, TENNIS, PROFESSIONAL BALL GAMESPOOL & BILLIARDS THEATER PERFORMANCESBRIDGE (CONTRACT AND DUPLICATE) DINNER CRUISESCHORAL GROUP FALL DINNER/DANCEFLORIDA SNOW BIRDSINVESTMENT SEMINARSTECHNOLOGY CLUBREADERS GROUP

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SMC BIRTHDAY LIST for May

Raffle Winners

April 14, 2015 John Klobuchar $44 Bill O'Keefe $44

April 28, 2015 Ken Van Dellen $45 Willie Wyatt $45 (How does he do it???)

Henry Fischer 313-473-8625

Asmus, Louis C. 21 Beaudoin, Jacques 28 - 83 Bellovich, Michael 17 - 84 Benz, Edward D. 20 - 82 Blaine, Robert C. 1 - 80 Buccinna, Anthony 21 Burkholder, Richard 15 Danaher, James P. 26 - 93 Davis, Hugh A. 3 Deeb, Edward 4 Diedo, Edward 8 - 95 Everingham, J. Theodore 22 Ford, Jack E. 7 - 82 Gaggos, James H. 31 - 86 Gracey, Paul C. 10 - 85 Groschner, Peter K. 23 Guillaumin, John C. 14 Guy, Charles A. 2 - 84 Hessburg, Philip C. 16 - 85 Hosea, Thomas J. 7 - 87 Huckins, John P. 22 - 88 Landin, Jack T. 3 Lane, William J. 29 - 94 Martin, Eugene 28 - 81 Martin, Richard J. 21 - 80 Meek, Kenneth N. 19 Morrow, David 25 Oldham, Theodore H. 31 Osborne, Harvey L. 11 - 87 Pelok, Larry R. 15

Pochert, Gerald H. 6 - 89 Quinlan, William S. 13 - 83 Reid, Donald K. 3 - 87 Roach, Kenneth R. 26 - 88 Roney, Robert F. 31 - 82 Rowady, Edward P. 31 - 87 Sanford, James S. 27 - 86 Schloop, Phil 13 Schulte, George A. 31 - 81 Stemmler, Fred 5 Sullivan, Thomas P. 4 - 82 Thomas, Ronald A. 3 Trzeciak, John 5 - 100 Van Dellen, Kenneth J. 24 Van Tiem, Thomas 30 - 85 Vlahantones, Louis 2 - 93 Vorhees, Roy 10 Whitehouse, Fred 6 - 89 Wiczorek, Robert F. 15 Witt, Donald 6

A Total of 50 BIRTHDAYS in MAY with 30 Birthdays 80 & OVER

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MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYWEDNESDAY

SMC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

9:00am BILLIARDS

MEMORIAL DAY

9:00 am DIA Trip 9:00am BILLIARDS 6:00PM BOWLING BAN

May 11 May 12 May 14 May 15

May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8

May 18 May 19 May 21 May 22

May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29

June 1

June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12

10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 12:00am CARD PLAYERS (CONTRACT BRIDGE) GPW City Hall

10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 12:00am CARD PLAYERS (CONTRACT BRIDGE) GPW City Hall

10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 12:00am CARD PLAYERS (CONTRACT BRIDGE) GPW City Hall

10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 12:00am CARD PLAYERS (CONTRACT BRIDGE)

10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 12:00am CARD PLAYERS (CONTRACT BRIDGE GPW City Hall

10:00am TENNIS 11:00am BILLIARDS 12:00am CARD PLAYERS (CONTRACT BRIDGE GPW City Hall

10:00am TENNIS 12:30pm BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) GPW City Hall

10:00am TENNIS 12:30pm BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) GPW City Hall

10:00am TENNIS 12:30pm BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) GPW City Hall

10:00am TENNIS 12:30pm BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) GPW City Hall

10:00am TENNIS 12:30pm BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) GPW City Hall

10:00am TENNIS 12:30pm BRIDGE (DUPLICATE)

9:00am BILLIARDS

9:00am BILLIARDS

9:00am BILLIARDS

10:00am TENNIS

10:00am TENNIS

10:00am TENNIS

8:45am MAIL NEWSLETTER 9:30am CHORAL GROUP

May 4 to June12, 2015

9:30am CHORAL GROUP 9:30am INVESTMENT SEMINAR 11:00am SMC MEETING

9:30am CHORAL GROUP 5:00pm THE READERS

10:00am TENNIS

10:00am TENNIS

10:00am TENNIS

8:45am MAIL NEWSLETTER 9:30am CHORAL GROUP

9:00am BILLIARDS

June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5

May 13 9:30am CHORAL GROUP 9:30am BOARD MEETING 9:30am INVESTMENT SEMINAR 11:00am SMC MEETING

9:30am BOARD MEETING 9:30am CHORAL GROUP 9:30am INVESTMENT SEMINAR 11:00am SMC MEETING

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SENIOR MEN’S CLUB OF GROSSE POINTE, INC. 2014-2015

NEWSLETTER Editor: John Snyder (313-885-6388, jsnyder45@comcast.net); Photographer: John H. Williams; Staff: Carl Berger, Andrew Cleek, Ched Fine, Henry Fischer, Peter Higbie, Al Thomas, Ed White Published monthly for $11.40 of the dues paid by each member. Periodical postage paid at Detroit, Michigan.

MAILING & ADDRESS CHANGES: (including email and phone) Henry A. Fischer, 313-473-8625 email: fischerh@ameritech.net H. George Arsenault, 586-773-2774, email: arsenault890@comcast.net

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Immediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Directors

May 2015

Charles R. RutherfordEdward P. Rowady

J. Robert HynesRobert E. Murphy J. Gerard TeaganDaniel OstrowskiCarl W. Metzker

Willie J. Wyatt

Term Ending September 30, 2015 Edward W. Benz James A. Odell Henry A. Fischer John S. Snyder

Term Ending September 30, 2016 John Klobuchar Martin D. McMillan Michel J.. Pilorget Mark K. Wilson

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Membership ApplicationSenior Men’s Club of Grosse Pointe, Inc.

A Social, Educational and Recreational Club for Men Over 55 Years of Age.

PLEASE PRINT

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Please return completed application with $60 fee ($25 one-time initiation fee + $35 dues) payable to SMC of Grosse Pointe, and add $10 if you want a SMC membership lapel pin. For reinstatement, update application and submit annual fee of $35.Mail application and check to SMC Membership Chairman, Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726

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