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January 2023 FENCEPOST
APTOS, CAPITOLA & RIO DEL MAR SIR BRANCH 104
“Just for the 
fun of it”
LUNCH DATE: 3RD TUESDAY, January 17th AT 11:30 AM
SEASCAPE GOLF COURSE
BIG SIR MESSAGE: BIG SIR RICK HORNBECK
Dear Fellow SIR Members of Branch #104,
I hope you all have time to reflect on fond memories of 2022 as we look forward to an exciting new year. I am honored to be the Big SIR for 2023 and I look forward to continuing the good work of the Branch 104 SIR community. I hope this year brings even more good memories and fun times with your fellow SIR members.
As the Big SIR, I am excited for our upcoming speakers and the many activities that our SIR community participates in.
In getting more acquainted with the responsibilities of this position, I was struck by the simplicity of the Mission Statement for SIR.
I look forward to seeing you on January 17, 2023 at the Seascape Country Club and I want to wish you all a Happy New Year!
Rick Hornbeck
Big SIR 2023 – Branch 104
LUNCHEON PROGRAM – SIR Doug Deaver
A spokesperson from the Santa Cruz Warriors will give presentation on current and future plans for the organization. Information about group pricing for our SIRS members will be presented for an evening game planned for February 22nd at 7:00 PM during the regular business part of the meeting.
LUNCH ARRANGEMENTS – Meal Selections. Cost $26
We have the following three menu choices for our lunch. Please be sure to let your monthly caller know your choice for lunch to ensure you receive your request.
Option 1: Pork Loin: Pork Loin Topped with Apple & Red Onion Cream. Served with Garlic Mashed potatoes Fresh Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables.
Option 2: Grilled Salmon Salad: Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Red Onions, and Cucumbers. Topped with Grilled Salmon and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Option 3: Southwest Veggie Salad: Mixed Greens, Corn, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Red Onions. Topped with Avocado, Tortilla Strips and Ranch Dressing
JANUARY BIRTHDAY BOYS: SIR Michael Hartter, SIR David Leone. Remember, you must be present at the drawing to win the free lunch.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS: During the December lunch special recognition awards were announced for some key members who have gone above and beyond supporting our SIRS Aptos/Capitola branch over the past 5+ years. Receiving Honorary Lifetime Membership awards were SIR Jim Williams and SIR Doug Deaver. Exceptional Service Awards were awarded to SIR Rich Hamlin, SIR Bob Toney, and SIR Joe Rudnicki. State SIR Area Governor Bill Ackerknecht attended the meeting and presented the special Honorary Lifetime Award plaque and lapel pins to the honorees. More detailed information and pictures will be posted on the website https://sirinc2.org/branch104/ in the near future.
NEW BRANCH 104 MEMBERS: SIR Jim Williams.
We now have 113 members.
WE CARE – If you know of any member who is experiencing any difficulty with health or personal issues and you feel it can be shared with the all the members, please let your caller know when they call about the next meeting or let the BIG SIR Rick Hornbeck know while attending the monthly meeting.
BRANCH 104 ACTIVITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW ACTIVITY STARTING JANUARY 11, 2023 – CARDS AND BOARD GAMES!!
Come to the Aptos Grange to join other SIRs in card, poker, and any other games of your choice. This is a new activity that we are pulling together that will meet from 12:00 – 3:00 on the second Wednesday of every month at the Aptos Grange on 2555 Mar Vista Dr.
Please come by to join up with other SIRs to have some fun competitive games and good conversation. So, bring your deck of cards, dominoes, or whatever game you would like to start a group to play every second Wednesday.
Also please feel free to bring drinks (non-alcoholic) and food for yourself. Contact Bob Basel rbasel@sbcglobal.net PH (707) 373-2484 for further information.
BOCCE—SIR Brent Paine Email: brentp1955@gmail.com PH: (408) 355-4623
We will be playing pick-up games. So, just come, have a good time and everyone will play!
The monthly Bocce schedule is 9:00 AM on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Felt Street County Park (1904 Felt Street, Santa Cruz) The start time 9:00 AM so we can still play for 2 hours (same as before) and have plenty of time to drive to the Seascape Country Club for the Branch 104 Lunch Meeting.
GOLF – SIR Doug Deaver Email: ddeaver@yahoo.com PH: (831) 226-4350 :
There is an afternoon 9-hole golf group on Mondays and Thursdays at Aptos Seascape that is organized by Doug Deaver. Call Doug (831) 662-3246 to get more information.
GOLF – SIR Jim Stott Email : JimPams@sbcglobal.net PH: (831) 212-3393
The eighteen-hole (multi-branch) SIR golf group plays on Monday mornings at various courses and is coordinated by SIR Jim Stott. Call Jim (831) 212-3393 to get more information.
BOOK CLUB — SIR Rick Hornbeck Email: rhornbeck@sbcglobal.net PH (831) 226-4350)
The Book Club will be meeting at 4:30 on January 26th and we will be discussing Kate Quinn’s new book entitled “The Diamond Eye”, based on a true story about a woman in WWII who became a sniper for the Russian Army.
If interested in learning more about the Book Club, please contact SIR Rick Hornbeck ((831) 226-4350) or email rhornbeck@sbcglobal.net. Rick will be glad to add you to the Book Club email distribution list.
INVESTMENT CLUB—SIR Tim Clark Email TIMSHOHO@GMAIL.COM PH (831-419-7669)
We continue to do a Zoom call on the first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m.. On the call we share ideas and usually drill down on a couple of stocks. We share our mistakes and occasional wins. Anyone wanting to join just send me an email, timshoho@gmail.com. We can’t promise big gains, but we usually have some laughs.
SIR LOCAL and STATEWIDE NEWS
Branch 104 Website https://sirinc2.org/branch104/ Webmaster: SIR John Ryan (650) 743-3040 or John.E.Ryan@comcast.net. Our Website has been recently been re-organized and updated in order to provide easy access to all the SIR activities within our Branch and SIRs State news and activities.
Branch 104 Fencepost Newsletter Editor: SIR Bob Basel (707)-373-2484 or rbasel@sbcglobal.net