SONS IN RETIREMENT
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: November 1, 2010 Place: Pine Tree Restaurant
Big Sir Earl Nelson opened the meeting at 8:00 AM and introduced Sir Jim Stedman, Chairman, State Training Committee and Director, Region 6. Sir Stedman was given a warm welcome by all in attendance. Big Sir Nelson called for self introductions. Secretary Dan Mohn reported that a quorum was present (see attached attendance report). Big Sir Nelson requested approval of the Minutes as they were written and electronically transmitted to the Branch Officers and Directors. Approved (Honeychurch/Bushnell).
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Treasurer Dennis Honeychurch reported a beginning balance of $5598.72 and an ending balance of $4960.70 for the month of October. The main expenses for the month were: Printing & Supplies - $159.87; Postage – $88.00; Visitor’s Expense - $20.00; State Board Pro Rata Assessment - $147.00 and, Answering Service - $7.95. The Treasurer’s Report was approved (Nissen/Beltran).
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance Chairman Bill Anning reported that 21 Sirs had called that they would not be attending the luncheon. There was no report on visitors expected. Big Sir Nelson requested that Attendance Chairman Anning and Luncheon Chairman Jim McCracken coordinate as closely as practical to give the Elks Lodge Caterer, Dean, the best count possible. Sir Anning will call Sir McCracken around noon Wednesday with the latest information on excused absences. Sir McCracken will then give Dean his best estimate on the number of diners to prepare lunch for.
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership Chairman Larry Bertuccelli reported that new member Otto Giuliani, sponsored by Sir Ralph Legg, will be inducted at Thursday’s Luncheon Meeting. This action will return the membership to 150 active, and 4 inactive members. Chairman Bertuccelli reported that in the past, 150 Membership Rosters had been printed, at a cost $1 - $2 each, for distribution each January. Considering that 90% of the membership now uses electronic mail, and the roster is posted, up-to-date monthly on the Branch Web Site and easily accessible to all members, Sir Bertuccelli suggested that only enough rosters be printed for distribution to those Sirs who cannot access the roster on line. Discussion ensued. Consensus: Print 50 copies of the roster for distribution at the January Luncheon Meeting to those Sirs who want them. Advise all members that the most up-to-date roster is always available at the Branch Web Site. Passed (Nissen/Bushnell).
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
LUNCHEON: Sir Jim McCracken reported that all is set for Thursday’s luncheon with Roast turkey with all the trimmings, and pumpkin pie for desert.
PROGRAM: Little Sir Henry Beltran reported that the speaker for Thursday’s Luncheon will be Dr. George Balcarcel of Discover Chiropractics in Sonora. The title of Dr. Balcarcel’s talk is “A New Vision for Total Wellness”.
COMPUTER USERS GROUP: The meeting on October 28, 2010 at the China House Café, in Twain Harte was attended by over 25 Sirs and Spouses. All questions submitted by e-mail to Sir Dick Chimenti were addressed and discussed.
WEB PAGE: No Report.
GOLF: No Report. The season is over for this year.
BULLETIN: Sir Stu Heller requested that all items for the November bulletin be submitted to him by Monday, November 8th.
PUBLICITY: Sir Gil Wesson reported that the Union Democrat published a notice of the November Luncheon meeting. The printed notice was in truncated form and had much less information than the notice submitted for publication.
TRAVEL: Big Sir Earl Nelson reported that space was still available for the New Year’s trip to the Carefree Resort in Arizona; and that he is soliciting reservations for the May 2011 trip to Tuscany, Italy. A trip to Hawaii is being planned for September.
FISHING: Sir Herb Spierling reported that he has a new fish finder and requested approval for a fishing trip in November to one of the nearby lakes on a date that will be most suitable to catching fish. Approved (Nissen/Bushnell).
RV: Sir Bob Becker reported that at least 10 rigs will be going to Paso Robles 11/8 to 11/12. The RV Christmas Party will be on December 7th. Sir Becker reported that he was retiring and that Sir Jim Nolan will take over as Wagon Master starting in January 2011.
THEATER: Sir Dennis Honeychurch reported that 56 Sirs and Spouses/Guests will be attending the Andrews Sisters, Christmas of Swing on November 10th at the Fallon House, and 48 will have dinner at the East Sonora Conference Center following the play.
PINOCHLE: Sir Roland Patton invited all interested Sirs to play at 12:30 PM today and on the first Monday of each month at the Sonora Moose Lodge in Soulsbyville. A light lunch will be available.
HIKING GROUP: Sir Jerry Jensen requested approval for a hike on November 11, 2010, to New Melones, carpooling from the Junction Shopping Center parking lot at 9:00 AM. (Nissen/Bushnell).
MOVIE: Sir Gil Wesson requested approval for two Movies and Dinners during November at the Regal Cinemas Stadium 10 Theater. One movie will be for Sirs only, and the second will be for Sirs and Wives/Guests. The actual date will be determined when the theater schedule becomes available. Approved (Nissen/Robinson).
FELLOWSHIP: Sir Bill Bamford reported that Sir John Baldwin, MD is recovering from back surgery, and that an appropriate card will be sent.
MOUNTAIN BIKING: Sir Dennis Honeychurch requested approval for a ride at a time and place to be determined by the weather, during November. Approved (Nissen/Bushnell).
OLD BUSINESS:
Big Sir Earl Nelson requested that the Christmas Party Planning Committee meet with him after the Thursday Luncheon.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sir Jim Stedman thanked the BEC for its hospitality; stated that this was not an official SIR Inc. visit, but that he has a second home close by, and since he was in the area, he wanted to come to our meeting. Sir Stedman stated that he was very impressed with the enthusiasm of the BEC members and with all the various and different activities that the BEC plans for Branch 172 members. He stated that he can see why this is one of the most active and successful Sir Branches.
There has been some interest in starting a Birding Group. It was made clear that this would be bird watching, not bird shooting. Big Sir Earl Nelson will canvas the membership at the Thursday Luncheon for interest.
Sir Ralph Bushnell reported that he had attended another Branch Luncheon and observed that it had a Book Exchange that appeared to be very popular. Big Sir Nelson asked Sir Bushnell to talk with the membership regarding this Thursday. There was a suggestion that DVDs be included in the exchange.
Assistant Secretary Ed Nissen has been elected Governor of Area 27, taking office January 2011. In accordance with SIR Rule 122, Area Governor-Elect Ed Nissen cannot hold a State Officer position and a Branch Officer position concurrently. Therefore, Big Sir Nelson and Big Sir-Elect Henry Beltran will appoint an Assistant Secretary in accordance with Article 4, Section 26 of the Branch By-Laws.
All business having been concluded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 AM.
The next Executive Committee Meeting will be 8:00 AM, Monday, November 29, 2010, at The Pine Tree Restaurant, next to the Best Western Motel, at 19601 Hess Avenue, with breakfast starting at 7:00 AM. The monthly luncheons are held on the first Thursday of each month at the Sonora Elks’ Lodge with the exception of August and December.
Dan Mohn, Secretary