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 169members 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.
Nick Jize, Recruiting Chairman, 408-712-7330 / nickggg1@pacbell.net
Larry Hallinan, Director, 408-391-5043 / larogato@comcast.net
Message from Br 32 Big Sir
Nick Jize
April 2026
Welcome SIRs to April
A WORD FROM YOUR BIG SIR!
It’s hard to believe it’s April. It seems like spring weather has been here for a while. If you’re anything like me, I prefer the current milder temperatures we currently have. Either way, we are very blessed to live in an area that allows us to enjoy the great outdoors for so many days throughout the year. I personally took the time to go on a nice waterfall hike, a wine social, Backgammon tournament, and playing Bocce. All of these are organized by our wonderful team of Branch 32 activity leaders. Of course, there are many more activities to enjoy besides the ones I mentioned. I’m sure that if I participated in all the activities that Branch 32 offers, I would have very little time for anything else.
I want to once again encourage you all to get active with the branch, if you are not already. Enjoy the activities, start new activities, or organize a one time event if you can’t make a longer commitment. Also get involved by volunteering to help in any capacity that you can and enjoy. All these opportunities are great ways to “make friends for life”.
Finaly, I want to personally thank the members who used Zelle to make donations to help the Branch offset expenses. The same gratitude also goes to those who are regular participants in passing the basket donations during our monthly lunch. These donations are used to help pay for our monthly assessment to the State SIRs organization, as well as other administrative costs needed to operate the Branch.
For those of you who have not had an opportunity to donate, you might consider helping us out. You can use Zelle (see donation link on our Branch webpage), just like we do to pay for lunch. Be sure to write the word “Donation” on the description line. Every donation is important to keep SIRs Branch 32 running smoothly.
Have a great April. Happy Easter and Passover. May you and your loved one be blessed.
Nick Jize
Branch 32 Big Sir
April 2026 Inductions:
The following 2 new members were inducted at the April 15 Luncheon: (l. to r.) Bruce Watson and Shlomo Matusow.
Welcome SIRS!
A feather in the cap was awarded to RJ Bleske (left) for his recent Hole-In-One at the 3rd hole at Los Lagos Golf Course. Way to go RJ!
April 2026 Luncheon
Speaker: Jason Wellman
Topic: Scams The Elderly Fall Into
During his time as a financial crimes’ detective, Detective Wellman had over 2,200 cases assigned with over 800 cases filed which include but are not limited to elder fraud, identity theft, check fraud, investment fraud, and business email compromises. Sergeant Wellman worked with other local agencies, HSI, FBI, USPIS, REACT, and other agencies during his investigations. He has spoken at ACAMS, Senior Scam Stopper, Silicon Valley Cyber Security Summit, and the California Credit Union Collectors Council. His victims have included a California assemblyman, city officials, police officers, governmental agencies, and corporations. Sergeant Wellman had his department’s first cryptocurrency seizure and was a co-creator of the
department cryptocurrency seizure protocol.
Biography:
Sergeant Jason Wellman of the San Jose Police Department will be speaking on “Scams that the Elderly Fall Into”. Sergeant Wellman
is a former accountant that changed careers to become a police officer approximately 11 years ago. For over 3 years, Jason Wellman was a detective in the fraud unit in the San Jose Police Department.
Future speakers
May – Claire Day – Chief Mission and Program Strategy Officer of N CA Alzheimer’s SJ
June – Paul Streit and 1 winning student: Silicon Valley’s largest Science & Engineering Fair completing its 67th year with 1 student winner
April 2026 Luncheon Recognition’s:
The Distinguish Service Award was giving to Bob Grandey, Wes Howard and Tony Mazzucco as shown in the photos above. The DSA recognizes exceptional service to the our branch. All three are past Big Sirs as well as having made other significant contributions .
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