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Secretary’s Note:
As we near the day when all our SIR 169 folks can get together again for our monthly luncheon and other activities, let us keep in mind that the COVID 19 epidemic may shortly be on the wane, but is not over. Let us all encourage our friends and loved ones to take the...
Message from the Big SIR
Gentlemen: I joined SIR Branch 169 in early 2004. My sponsor was Don Morgan, and with his incredible energy and encouragement…”Hey, come and check it out. We have a lot of fun… golfing, a monthly luncheon, some great guys to meet and get to know.” I joined in the...
IMPORTANT COVID TESTING AND VACCINATION INFO
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LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ZOOM PRESENTATIONS
The January 11th -> 15th 2021 SIR Leadership Summit video presentations and slides in both PDF and PowerPoint formats are available on the SIR State Website at https://sirinc.org/2021-leadership-summit/. During this week-long Leadership Summit, over 339 individual...
Greetings from New Big SIR Scott Barcus
Greetings fellow Sirs, Branch 169 January, 2021 If the year 2020 had a lesson to teach us, it might be that it is important to set goals, consider options, and look ahead. A quote from General Dwight D. Eisenhower to provide perspective: “I have always found that...
SIR Leadership Training via ZOOM
SIR Fireside Chat Video Trg
SIR 169 Members Open Their Hearts to Aid Creek Fire Victims
Msg From Lee Nichols: I realize some of you have been thinking that you could just donate to the Red Cross or the Shaver Fire Department and that is true. But think about this, our group has pooled our donations to target a specific family. We have chosen a young...
Creek Fire Fund Drive
It’s been a tough year for all of us and to some, it doesn’t seem like Christmas. One way to feel better is to do something good for someone else. Isn’t that what Christmas is all about? COVID 19 has changed our way of life and we haven’t been able to socialize with...
End of 2020 Message from Big SIR
To my fellow Sirs, I hope you had a Blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. As we enter December, I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for the privilege to serve as your Big Sir this past year....
Year End Thoughts from the Little SIR
Our 2020 SIRS Branch 169 activities began with our January guest speaker unable to attend. So fellow SIRS member Bernie Hollenbeck quickly filled the void and shared from his days as a flight instructor and crash site investigator. We did not realize at the time that...