New & Upcoming in 2026

  • Upcoming Speakers
    • May: Jeff Rosen, District Attorney
    • June BBQ: General Vallejo’s Love Letters
    • November: Richard Holmboe on Holidays
  • FYI: John Whittier is recovering at home…
    • Our dear friend and Asst. Secretary & Membership DirectorJohn Whittier had a stroke and is recovering at home
    • Please Keep John (and his wife Jean) in your prayers

Recent Events

  • February (2/25/26) Presentation: Michael Cox, President of the Quicksilver County Park Association on “History of the Almaden QuickSilver Mines” (scroll down to see photos)
  • Welcome John Coffee (new member on 2/25/26)!

  • REMINDER: Please send annual dues – $60 to Pete LoPresto to cover costs for speaker lunches, State SIR, and more
    • Make check payable to “SIR-5”
    • Pete’s home address – see recent Email from Gary Hornberger
    • NOTE: Dues are prorated as the year progresses. And, you can always bring Dues payments to the Lunches
  • Lunch Cost (each month) is raised from $40 to $45 effective February 2026 – Please bring payment for Pete LoPresto: Treasurer
  • Bowling with Branch 35 join Branch 35 for bowling at Homestead Lanes – all SIR members are Welcome!

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2026 Meetings & Presentations

2025 Meetings & Presentations 


February 2026 Presentation – Michael Cox on New Almaden QuickSilver Mine

2025 Holiday Party – December 3rd – Featuring MVHS Madrigal Singers

November 2025 Presentation – Steve Blank- “The Secret History of Silicon Valley”

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