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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...
Big SIR Speaks
Hello my fellow Sirs and Happy Thanksgiving As you read this message I hope it finds you all in good health and spirits. We had a good showing at our October luncheon. We were able to socialize and catchup after along 6 months. We are planning our 2nd luncheon, it...
Words from the Little SIR
We had a very good turnout for our October luncheon at Yosemite Falls Café, 4248 W. Ashlan Avenue. We had a good meal and an opportunity to visit with those we had not seen for about six months. Our entertainment for our November luncheon (Tuesday, November 10, 2020)...
Big SIR Speaks
Hello my fellow members of branch 169 and Happy Halloween My wishes are when you receive this newsletter that it will find you in good health. As our community begins to slowly reopen, I am optimistic that we be gatherings for our luncheons will soon. In the meantime...
Tough Thoughts from Little SIR
Little Sirs Article-October, 2020 (2)