Port of Stockton Branch

     The SIR organization started as a single luncheon club in San Mateo 1958.  Today there are thousands of members with branches in Central and Northern California ranging from Bakersfield to the Oregon border.  Because of the growth and size, a statewide format was required for the organization.  There is a State Board with seven officers, with district directors and area governors reporting to the Board. In July of 1974, Lodi Branch 18 sponsored Stockton’s first SIR Branch, the Port of Stockton Branch 46.  Throughout the years the location of the meeting place has changed, but the friendship among the members has never faltered. 

    Today, Branch 46 continues to attract a diversified mix of retirees.    Additionally, the organization does not espouse any political or religious philosophy, and membership is open to all retired men regardless of age, race, or religion.  Luncheon meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Elkhorn Country Golf and Country Club. Ladies are invited to the BBQ Picnic and the Christmas Party.   The Executive Committee meets on Monday of the same week as the luncheon meeting, and all members are invited.

     Current branch officers and chairmen can be viewed by clicking on the Officers link above, and for information on the upcoming luncheon, current and previous guest speakers, click on the Announcements link.

     The branch currently has 50 members, most of who enjoy the many activities offered in addition to the camaraderie at the monthly luncheons.  Main activities are golf, bridge, and bowling.  For information on these, click on the applicable link.  There are also links to current travel opportunities and previous monthly bulletins for 2017 thru 2021, and the latest for 2022.

We do have to charge dues in order to operate at both the branch and state levels.   Dues are currently forty dollars a year.  

                                      But there are some things that we don’t do!

     We don’t raise money. We don’t have a political agenda. We don’t have a religious orientation.  We don’t sell light bulbs or anything else. We don’t have a problem with organizations that do these things. It’s just that we don’t.   You’ve paid your dues to the working world – it’s time to enjoy life.