2007 Summary Sir Branch 150 Orangevale, CA 95662
Our installation of newly elected officers for the year 2008 was held at Rancho Cordova Elks Lodge on December 19, 2007 during our annual Christmas Party meeting. Big Sir Jerry Courter opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chaplain Joe Ramay gave the invocation.
Big Sir Jerry Courter introduced the newly elected officers
for the year 2008:
Big Sir: Stan Wirth; Little Sir: Chuck Reed
Secretary: Doug Hilton; Asst. Secretary: Bruce Kennedy
Treasurer: Ralph Tomson; Asst. Treasurer: Ray Avila
Directors: Jerry Courter, Bob Carlstroem, Don Severance, Len
Bloom and Bob Trathen.
Big Sir Jerry Courter introduced Sir Tom Ross, State President, Branch 109 Marysville, and Sir Tom McCall, Region Two Director, Branch 137. Sir McCall administered the oath of office for the new officers.
Sir Jim Rae was called to the podium and Sir McCall presented Jim with an Honorary Life Membership Pin for his outstanding service to Branch 150. Sir Rae’s wife came Forward and pinned the pin on Jims lapel.
Big Sir Courter thanked the outgoing officers and committee chairmen for their support and service and also the Christmas Party Committee of Don Severance, Wally Nauer, and Ken Huseman for setting up the luncheon.
Outgoing Big Sir Courter presented incoming Big Sir Stan Wirth with a Big Sir Pin. Big Sir Wirth thanked Sir Courter for his excellent guidance of the Branch for the past year. Also at this time, Sir Bob Carlstroem presented the Past Big Sir Pin to Sir Courter and also thanked him for a job well done.
Following the presentations, our luncheon was served. Prior to the luncheon we Selected our entrees from prime rib, salmon or chicken. Lunch was served by the Elks Club Crew. A nice change from the usual buffet.
During the luncheon we were entertained by singer Mike Branson. Mike had previously played for fourteen years with the "Drifters". He played and sang 50’s and 60’s music for us. The music was very enjoyable and he was well received.
The committee Chairmen that work in the trenches in support of the branch officers and directors are as follows: Attendance, Norm Green; Booster, Charlie Martin; Bowling, Tom Bittner; Bridge, John Mahoney; Chaplain, Joe Ramay; Communications, Bob Neubacher, Comm. Asst. Ralph Tomson; Fishing, Bob Bonner; Golf, Harold Dopplemayr; Golf Asst., Brent Soulis; Greeter/Pub Relations, Bill Ferreirae; Historian, Dick Clausen; Membership, Jim Rae; Newsletter Editor, Bob Carlstroem; Nominating, Bob Carlstroem; Nom Asst, Don Severance; Nom. Asst. Leonard Bloom, Quartermaster, Walt Nauer; Social Affairs, Pat Andrews; Travel and Events, Open; Web Master, Bob Carlstroem.
Speakers for the past year have been: January, Art White, Chief Warrant Officer; February, Bob Epperly, Natural Golf Instructor; March, Paul Helman, volunteer docent at the California State Railroad Museum; April, Hector Ortiz, SMUD employee; May, speaker postponed so Jim Rae told a few stories and Sir Harold Dopplemayr, Golf Chairman, was presented with a unique putter; June, Jim Rae, bingo caller, Don Severance & Pat Andrews, organizers and head chefs for the picnic; July, Gary Goodman, Asst. Mgr. for the Sac-Yolo Mosquito and Vector District; August, Eric Schalansky, Regional Director of the National Indian Gaming Commission, Region Two Office; September, Deborah Coil, Identify Theft; October, Bob Fincke, Guide Dogs for the Blind; November, Carol Nolan, Alcohol and Beverage Control; December, Christmas Party.
As our new year begins our membership chairman Jim Rae lists 99 active members and 17 inactive for a total of 116.
Bridge Chairman John Mahoney, states that the game is for fun, not competition as in a tournament and an invitation is extended to all who would like to join. Their new meeting site, the IHOP on Sunrise Blvd. can accommodate 5 or more tables and meets their needs very well. Tom Bittner has scored highest more that anyone else and John thinks he parlays his winnings into millions in Reno. Tom is the co-chair of the group and your’e encouraged to contact either Tom or John with your intention to join or ask questions.
Bowling Chairman, Tom Bittner, reports that Branch 150 has 3 bowlers and they participate with other branches at Fireside Lanes in Citrus Heights on Wednesdays at one PM. The second half of the season is just starting so it would be a good time to join.
Fishing Chairman, Bob Bonner, reports that the "Jolly Hookers" had another great year of fishing, comradeship, competition, fish story telling and enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Alex Anderson won the fisherman of the year award for 2007. They fished the Sierra Lakes, the Sacramento River, Alaska, the Pacific Ocean and Mexico. Contact Bob if you would like to come join the fun.
Golf Chairman, Harold Dopplemayr, reports that we have 77 active golfers. The home course is Rancho Cordova and we play every Friday, weather permitting. The group has 2 away tournaments each month from February to November. This year the golfer of the year was Jim Rae and the most improved was Brent Soulis.
Sir 150 has a website. www.sir150.com.
Each month, in our newsletter, two members have been spotlighted with resumes of their lives and work. This, to me, has been great as it’s a wonderful way to get to know each other.
This past year we lost three of our members. Sir Jim Eastlund, SIR member since 1988 and past Big Sir in 1990; Sir Jerry Boone, SIR member since 1993; and Sir Paul Cayer, 150 SIR member since June 2003.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dick Clausen
Sir 150 Historian