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 157 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
Tony Mazzucco
December 2024
Hello Fellow SIRS,
Wow, is it really December already? Seems like we were just dealing with 100+ deg days only a few short weeks ago. Hoping you were all able to enjoy some special family time during the Thanksgiving holiday! We have so much to be thankful for, and we are grateful to get the chance to share those blessings with our loved ones over a hearty meal. Did you know…that an estimated 46 million turkeys are eaten every year during Thanksgiving meals! That’s a lot of leftover turkey sandwiches!
This month, we are excited to host the Christmas Ladies’ Luncheon Party on December 18th, with some fine entertainment in store (the “All Sorts” quartet), along with great comraderie, and loads of fun and laughs. Hope to see you there!
Looking back at this past year, our Branch has continued to see fantastic growth, reaching our current level of nearly 160 members. And we have 5 more new members approved for induction in January! If you recall, we had dropped to 93 members just two years ago during the Covid pandemic. It’s because of your enthusiasm and your spreading the word to your friends, as well as the willingness of members to step up and lead activities, that we’ve had such a successful few years!
So, as we close out the 2024 year, I wanted to personally thank all of you for a fantastic year and all the fun and energy you put into making our Branch as great as it has been. It has been a true privilege and honor to serve as your Big Sir (President) this past year. The Branch is in excellent hands with Wes Howard and Nick Jize leading the way along with all the new officers and directors for 2025 ! See all their smiling faces in the group photo added below right column, where they were installed at our November luncheon.
And as always, if you ever have any questions, suggestions, ideas, or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 408-839-2346.
Thank you,
Tony Mazzucco
BR 32 Big SIR
New Inductees:
Harvey Fox, Steve Warren, and Garry Sellers were inducted at the November Lunch, On the right, Bill Hawk is a new applicant . Welcome to SIR, to all.
December Christmas Party
SIR Area11 Boulder Ridge Golf Tournament
Photo of Jon Wiseman, Steve Guyon, Mike Bishop (Don Soderman photographer) at SIR Area11 Boulder Ridge Golf Tournament June 24
Group tied for first place.
2025 Officers and Directors Installed
Left to Right: Wes Howard, Nick Jize, Paul Gardner, Mike Bishop, John Caldwell, Darrel Gray, John Pfanhl, Doug Krause, Larry Hallinan, Jim leBlanc, Jim Caratozzolo, and kneeling, Tony Mazzucco. Installed by Bob Grandey, past Big SIR and Area Govenor (Far Right)
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