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MARCH 2025 FENCEPOST
APTOS, CAPITOLA & RIO DEL MAR SIR BRANCH 104 – Website https://sirinc2.org/branch104/
“Just for the fun of it”
LUNCH DATE: 3rd TUESDAY, MARCH 18th, AT 11:30 AM
SEASCAPE GOLF COURSE MONARCH ROOM
BIG SIR MESSAGE: RICK POWERS “THE ROSTER’S CACA-DOODLE-DOO”
Gentlemen. Happy March !
Hope you have enjoyed the recent warmer, drier weather. It sure is a nice change from the damp and gray.
An update: There continues to be a lot of communication and correspondence with the State SIR Inc. involving overall Branch membership qualifications, and participation in Activity Groups. The latest, this morning, from President Carlston advises us “to just continue your practice” . . . I will keep you updated . . . The beat goes on.
“The ides of March are upon us!”
Our speaker this month will be our own Jeff Hawkins who has a fascinating presentation on meteorology and technology. Personally, I find it fascinating hearing about some of the innovations he has helped develop.
Our luncheon choices this time will be Alfredo Pasta with Shrimp, Grilled Salmon Salad or Western Veggie Salad. . . It should be yummy.
Stay well, see you all on the 18th…
To Our friends: “May the Road Rise to Meet you, May the wind be at your back.” An old Irish saying…
Rick
LUNCHEON PROGRAM – Jeff Hawkins, a satellite meteorologist and one of our SIR members, will be presenting on the topic: Satellite Remote Sensing R&D and Applications for Naval Operations
Jeff has 40 years of satellite remote sensing experience in both oceanography and meteorology using a global constellation of operational and research geostationary (GEO) and low earth orbiting (LEO) sensors. He has been involved in researching the current intensity of cyclones, the future intensity of the storms, and where the storms will be in the future by using data obtained from satellites. Satellites are ideal for helping to provide answers to these questions due to their ability to provide nearly constant and total coverage of the tropics in space and time.
Jeff has a Bachelor’s Degree and a Masters Degree from Florida State University. He currently lives in Carmel.
LUNCH ARRANGEMENTS – Meal Selections. Cost $27
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 and your guest receive your request. The cost will be $27 per person.
Option 1: Alfredo Pasta with Shrimp: Grilled Shrimp, seasonal vegetables, aged cheese, tossed in a creamy garlic sauce
Option 2: Grilled Salmon Salad: Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, and cucumbers with grilled salmon and topped with raspberry vinaigrette
Option 3: Southwest Veggie Salad: Mixed Greens, Corn, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Red Onions. Topped with Avocado, Tortilla Strips and Ranch Dressing.
MARCH BIRTHDAY BOYS:
SIR John Dunfield, SIR Dick Larimer, SIR George Marinelli, SIR Paul Neuman,
Remember, you must be present at the drawing to win the free lunch.
BRANCH #104 MEMBERSHIP: SIR Rick Hornbeck.
Two new members joined Branch 104 in the month of February. Please welcome Gary Minardi and Ben Vernazza into our group. We know these two will be a great addition to our Branch and we all look forward to getting to know them better. With the passing of John Dickinson and the addition of these two new SIRs, we now boast 108 members. Welcome!
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 Powers know while attending the monthly meeting.
It is sad to announce that fellow SIR, David Leone, had unexpectedly passed this past Jan 19th. Here is link to his obituary https://obituaries.tridentsociety.com/obituaries/santa-cruz-ca/david-leone-12208577
BRANCH 104 ACTIVITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DAY BASEBALL GAME WITH SF GIANTS – SIRS GROUP OUTING
San Francisco Giants play the Cincinnati Red Legs April 9th. First pitch at 12:45 p.m.
We have excellent seats for $46/each.
We’ll be carpooling to Dierdon RR Station in San Jose and taking the train to S.F. And back. It’s a short walk to the stadium. (Anyone needing assistance, contact Joe Rudnicki). Specific times for carpooling will be announced closer to the event.
Sign up at the sign in table. Bring your wives, girlfriends, sons, daughters or grandchildren. Everyone’s welcome; anyone’s welcome.
We had a great time last year with perfect weather in the same awesome seats we have this year. Weather isn’t guaranteed, but we’re just under the overhang that protects us from the sun.
Please make a check to “SIR 104” at the rate of $46/person.
Looking forward to a great day with our Friends and the Giants!
Questions? Ask Joe Rudnicki. Pilotrudnicki@gmail.com or (831) 251-0726.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION – SIR Joel Dedrick
Joel Dedrick has launched a new group which he calls “Coffee and Conversation”. The group meets every Wednesday at 10:00AM at Loft Coffee, on the Cabrillo College campus, near Twin Lakes Church.
We don’t have a formal agenda, at least so far; we discuss politics, religion, current events, public policy, technology, and pretty much anything else that’s on our minds. The conversations are spirited but always respectful – and I guarantee you’ll learn something new every week.
No RSVP required – just swing by if you can!
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!
Bocce play is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Felt Street County Park. Following Bocce, optional Dutch Treat lunch with the guys at a local restaurant.
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.
GOLF – SIR Doug Deaver Email: ddeaver@yahoo.com PH: (831) 234-1210 : There is an afternoon 9-hole golf group on Mondays and Thursdays at Aptos Seascape that is organized by Doug Deaver.
BOOK CLUB — SIR Rick Hornbeck Email: rhornbeck@sbcglobal.net PH (831) 226-4350)
The Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, March 27th at 4:30pm at Sevy’s Bar + Kitchen (formerly Severino’s). As we have done for the past several meetings, we are continuing the “reader’s choice” option. If there is a book that you have read that you think other folks may be interested in, please let us all know about it at the meeting.
If you are interested in learning more about the Book Club, please contact SIR Rick Hornbeck. He will be glad to add you to the Book Club email distribution list to get more up-to-date information
INVESTMENT CLUB
We continue to do a Zoom call on the first or second Tuesday of each month. On the call we share ideas and usually drill down on a couple of stocks. We share our mistakes and occasional wins. We can’t promise big gains, but we usually have some laughs. The next meeting is Tuesday March 11th. Paul Petterson will be hosting the meeting
Until we find a new lead for this group, please contact Doug Deaver at ddeaver@yahoo.com
or (831) 234-1210 for further information.
CARDS AND BOARD GAMES
Come to the Aptos Grange to join other SIRs in card, poker, cribbage, and any other games of your choice. This is a recent activity that we are pulling together that will meet from 1:00 – 4:00 on the second Wednesday of every month at the Aptos Grange on 2555 Mar Vista Dr.
Please come by to join us with the poker club and other SIRs to have some fun competitive games and good conversation. So, bring your deck of cards, dominoes, cribbage boards 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. Please contact Rich Hamlin at hamlin.rich.w@gmail.com PH (276-732-134) for further information.
OTHER UPCOMING SIRS EVENTS TO MARK IN YOUR CALENDARS
Schedule for First Quarter of 2025 SIR Monthly Luncheons. Not too early to mark your calendars!
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
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
OTHER EVENTS OUTSIDE OF SIRS INC. OUR MEMBERS ARE HIGHLIGHTING.
VETERAN FREEDOM FLIGHT:
Mike Hartter requested we post information about Bob Evans mentioning the Veteran’s Freedom Flight to Washington DC at one of our previous Branch 104 luncheons. Here is the information they provided if you are interested in getting more information about signing up for a future flight.
To sign up: https://honorflightbayarea.org/tours/ or Call 408-499-1739
In-kind donation to Honor Flight Bay Area; admin@honorflightbayarea.org
Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Bay Area Tours 2025 Remaining Travel Dates:
Flight #37 – 04/10/2025 – 04/12/2025
Flight #38 – 05/15/2025 – 05/17/2025
Flight #39 – 09/11/2025 – 09/13/2025
SIR Branch 104 Bob Evans 2024 Honor Flight with Veteran Guardian.
