SIR is a non-profit organization of active men from all walks of life including business, science, engineering, medicine and education. At Br 32 our sole purpose is to bring together individuals with common backgrounds and interests to participate in well organized and well run indoor and outdoor activities and special events. Participating in these activities and events lead to strong social bonds amongst our members.
We have no dues and we do not do fund raising. We are not political or religious. Most of us joined because we needed new ways to be involved in society prior to or after retirement, and found in SIR new contacts and friends that share our interests. Wives love that we have joined.
Currently our branch has 167 members from all areas of the valley. We meet for lunch on the third Wednesday of each month. The lunch is at the Three Flames on Meridian in San Jose. It consists of a social hour, some reporting, lunch and a speaker for about 45 minutes. Past speakers have been a trust/estate attorney, world renowned photographer, San Jose Police Department helicopter pilot, armed forces veterans etc. The speakers are a major draw for our members in addition to member participation in our activities.
We have multiple activities reflecting the interests of the organization. Our activities include: Golf, Pool, Hiking, Bocce, Cards, Biking, Wine Tasting, Travel and more are possible if the interest is there. Many of our activities can include non-members, so wives or partners are able to participate.
We are interested in you, and hope you are interested in joining us. In that regard, you are invited to join us for a free lunch and introductory visit, which we will arrange when we speak with you. To learn more about our BR 32 specifically, or SIR in general, visit the websites
Please contact one of our people for additional information.
Bob Grandey, Recruiting Chairman, 408-439-4521 / bobgrandey@yahoo.com
Larry Hallinan, Director, 408-391-5043 / larogato@comcast.net
Message from Br 32 Big Sir
Wes Howard
March 2025
Welcome Fellow SIRs,
Microsoft Word – 2025-04 SIR 32 Newsletter April 2025 Progress
Welcome SIRs to April, a month that starts off with a day of foolery and then opens to the beauty and fun of our Easter holiday. I hope each one of you enjoy this month with your family, friends and loved ones.
I would like to take this time to thank each of our members for their great efforts in expanding our membership numbers. Our recruitment efforts reflect pride in our Branch and a strong desire to share our fellowship. In 2022 we had 93 members, this last month we have expanded to a grand total of 167 members. That is outstanding new member growth in three years. Our monthly luncheons are also getting bigger and better. In March we had 105 members, 2 guests, 1 visitor, and 1 speaker.
Are you getting tired of all this cold wet weather? Well April is the leading edge of spring and summer. You all know what that means. Yes! The summer women’s picnic is on the horizons, so start making your plans. This year we are adding an additional hour of fun and games. You can never have too much fun. Keep your eyes open for future announcements.
Have you visited our Branch 32 Web site? If not, you are missing out on a wealth of information. Jim Caratozzolo has done an outstanding job and has made it a pleasure to explore and view life in Branch 32. In March we more than doubled our readership. Go and explore (sirinc2.org/branch32).
Wes Howard, Branch 32 President (Big SIR)
New March Inductees:
Fred Tierney, Randy Spencer, John Cognetta, Tony Cistulli, Nick Resz, and Sean Campion were inducted at the March 2025 Lunch. Welcome all to SIR.
April 2025 Luncheon Speaker
Causes and Measurement of Hearing Loss
Bio:
Dr. Kenneth S. Peters is an internist in Los Altos, California and is affiliated with El Camino Health-Mountain View. He received his medical degree from University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Topic:
Dr. Kenneth Peters will talk about symptoms, causes and measurement of hearing loss and what we can do about it.
Emeritus Honorary Life membership (HLM) Award for Deceased Don Pedrotti
Tony Mazzucco, Bob Grandey and Doug Krause (not pictured) met with Don Pedrotti’s wife Miriam to provide her with the HLM award which was not available prior to his death.
There is no higher honor than Emeritus HLM that is reserved to those HLM’s not able to attend luncheons or activities due to illness or disabilities. “Once an HLM, always an HLM.” Don was aware of receiving the honor of Emeritus HLM before he passed away.
Don was bestowed the Honorary Life Member award in 2006 and served twice as Big Sir in 1999 and 2003. Don Pedrotti was also an avid photographer and chaired the Camera activity.
Golf Chairmen at Spring Valley
Beautiful morning at Spring Valley. Hills looked like a carpet of green. Bob Grandey and Rick Hausman, our golf chairmen, getting ready to tee off at 8 am on Friday, April 11th.
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