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Message from Little SIR
At our August meeting we learned about technology and a very dynamic company operating in Fresno. Beth Mily, CEO of Geekwise Academy, informed us about all of the innovative things that her company is doing. In September we will have Neil Vanderpool, Dean of Fresno...
Minutes of the June Meeting of the Branch 169 Executive Board
SONS IN RETIREMENT BRANCH 169 E-BOARD MEETING June 13, 2017 ATTENDING: Mike Barabe, Bernie Hollenbeck, Duane Evans, Walt Parrish, Luis Rodriquez, Rick Cristl, and Ernie Sopp. MIKE BARABE RICK CHRISTL LUNCHEON: August 8, 2017 10:30 Board Meeting 11:30 Social Hour,...
August Message from the Little SIR
At our July meeting we had Don Larson, retired history instructor at Fresno City College, speak to us about patriotism. He was well received by the group and received lots of good questions. This month the speaker will be Beth Mily from Bitwise Industries talking to...
Notes from the Little SIR
At our June meeting we had Patrolman Johnny Fisher from the California Highway Patrol. Everyone seemed to enjoy his presentation and he received a lot of good questions from the members. At the July meeting we have invited Don Larson to give a presentation on...
Minutes of May Meeting of SIR 169 Executive Board
SIR CHAPTER 169 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES Date: May 9, 2017 Big SIR, Mike Barabe called the meeting to order at 10:30 am ATTENDING: Mike Barabe, Rick Christl, Duane Evans, Jim Forden, Dave Hoffman, Bernie Hollenbeck, Walt Parrish, Luis Rodriquez, Ernie Sopp...
Update of the SIR 169 Membership Roster and Directory
As Secretary, I have been attempting to add to, delete and fill in the blanks on our membership roster. We still are missing some ID Photos in the Directory, so I have sent an email to those "camera shy" members who have email addresses asking for pictures that we...
Minutes of the March 2017 Executive Board Meeting
SIR CHAPTER 169 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES Date: March 14, 2017 ATTENDING: Mike Barabe, Rick Christl, Duane Evans, Jim Forden, Dave Hoffman, Bernie Hollenbeck, Brian Kelley, Walt Parrish, Luis Rodriquez, Ernie Sopp GUEST(S): Jim Hiney Area 29 Governor; Allan...
Minutes of the March 2017 Executive Board Meeting
SIR 169 EXEC BOARD MINUTES 3-2017
May 2017 Message from the Little SIR
For our April Mother's Day luncheon we will be having a guest from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo who will give us all of the updates and changes that are taking place at the zoo. If you haven't been there for a while it has really changed and has some really great...
April Message from the Little SIR
At our March meeting the Chief Development Officer of the Fresno Rescue Mission was our speaker. She was very informative about the challenges the homeless face and how the Mission is there to help those in need. It is a wonderful organization. I don’t know how...