96 Activities
2010 Big Sir Ed Maloney presents the outgoing Big Sir Manny Robles with a Presidential Certificate.
Fun Things We Do:
In June 2009 Little Sir Ed Maloney, left and Big Sir Manny Robles riding in the 104th Annual Italian Parade in Sutter Creek. The classic red 1966 Alfa Romeo convertible is owned and driven by Branch 96 member Sherdean Swift.
This is the 4th year that members of Branch 96 have participated.
Golf 15/96: The golf club, a combination of golfers from our Chapter and Up-Country Chapter 15, 2010 starts with an active membership of 64. January, February and March play will be each Tuesday, weather permitting, at various courses in the area. April play will return to Mace Meadow. the clubs home course, with the "Knickers" tournament on April 20th followed by the 5 club tournament in May. All golfers are welcomed. Call Ray Lindstrom at 223-1444 or email Ray
Carson City Trip: July 19-21, 2010
Club Champion for 2009 is: Bud Francesconi 2nd place: Jeff Pace 3rd place: Ray Lindstrom 4th place: Mike Evans
RV: The SIRS #96 RV group got off to a great start this year. We had our annual luncheon and planning meeting at Mel's on January 15th. Our group consists of over 30 rigs. Returning once again to lead us as Wagon Master is our Big Sir, Ed Maloney, and for the third year in a row, assistant wagon master Mel Glunt. So far, we have four outing planned for this year with room for several more. If you are interested in any of these outings please contact the Trail Boss or Assistant.
May 10-14 - Calistoga - Trail Boss, Ed Maloney 223-5617, assisted by John Arnold 295-5745
June 14-18 - McCloud - Trail Boss Harm Higgins 257-1255, assisted by Gary DeRose 296
4934
August date TDA - Kings Canyon - Trail Boss Carl Rasmey 772-8968, assisted by Tom
Rushing 772-3485
September 13-19 - Pismo Beach - Trail Boss Paul Finch 772-1599, assisted by Tom Rushing
772-3485
Our SIRS RV group is open to all SIRS at any time. If you wish to join, see Ed or Mel
Wagon Master
Ed Maloney - emaloney@volcano.net 223-5617
Assistant Wagon Master
Mel Glunt - black_oak@comcast.net 267-1564
Fishing:
Savannah and Charleston (PDF)
Propane Coop: "ANY INVOLVEMENT WITH A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS OR ENTERPRISE IS COMPLETELY OUTSIDE THE CONFINES OF SONS IN RETIREMENT." THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED SIMPLY AS INFORMATION AND IS NOT IN ANYWAY CONNECTED TO , OR ENDORSED, SONS IN RETIREMENT.
Below are the latest results on the proposed propane coop. Ferrell Gas and Kamps gave us the best prices with OPQ and AmeriGas as a distant 3rd and 4th, All prices were based on San Francisco Bay Area rack price which is what all suppliers pay for their propane and as of this morning (Thursday 9-3-09) was 73.5cents a gallon. To this each supplier adds their desired margin plus transport coast to get it from Martinez up to their local supply plants. Ferrell Gas operating out of Elk Grove was lowest with a price of $1.32.5 cents a gallon. Kamps operating out of Red Corral was next with a price of $1.35.5 cents per gallon. OPQ and Amerigas were 10 cents a gallon more.
The Ferrell and Kamps prices will be a significant savings over what we are paying now. The Coop price for Kamps will be a lot lower than their current customer pricing and will replace the various discounts, senior, meter on tank, etc. they now offer. All of these prices will be verifiable. Kamps is local and the only company that offers meters on the tank but their annual tank rental if higher $66 for a 250 gallon and $90 for a 500 gallon versus Ferrell which is $45.00 for either size.
Please let me know by return email which supplier you would prefer. jimsteenson@yahoo.com
Thanks, Jim Steenson 295-5520
SIR’S PROPANE COOPERATIVE BIDS BY COMPANIES THAT RESPONDED
Price per Gallon - Company Includes Rack + Margin & Transport
Tank Rental/SwapOut - Gas Inspection/Relights
1) FerrellGas $1.32.5 per gallon 2) Kamps $1.36.5 per gallon
Tank Rental/SwapOut Tank Rental/SwapOut
1st Year Free, $45 annual $66 for 250 Gal Tank
For 250 or 500 Gal tank $90 for 500 Gal Tank
Gas Inspection/Relights Gas Inspection/Relights
Yes/NC Yes/NC
3) OPQ $1.36 per gallon with $500 deposit 4) AmeriGas $1.48 per gallon
$1.46 per gallon No Deposit
Tank Rental/SwapOut Tank Rental/SwapOut
$25 per year 250 or 500 Gal 1st Year Free, $65 annual
Gas Inspection/Relights Gas Inspection/Relights
Yes/NC Yes/NC
Note: Base propane price is based on SF Bay area rack price which currently is 73.5 cents per gallon as of 9/3/09plus their desired margin and transport costs. All deliveries from all of the above companies include a standard $5.99 HazMat fee per delivery.
A Fuel Surcharge of up to $5.99 per delivery may apply if Diesel fuel prices skyrocket.
All bidding companies that are not your current supplier will pump over existing propane to a new/refurbished tank and set existing tank safely aside for pickup by current Propane supplier.
Any new Propane supplier will include a full propane system inspection including safety testing of gas appliances. Upon completion of system inspection any unsafe connections or appliances requiring repair will be done at home owners expense.
All companies have varied billing programs available which include monthly averaging for customers. Payments for Propane usage and services are the responsibility of the customer only. SIRS will Not be involved in Payment issues.
Honorary Life Member Awards
David Reiser, State SIR President awarded Ken Edwards and Bill Garrett with their Honorary Life Member certificates. Norman Whitsed, Area 27 Governor also assisted. Adding to the important presentation and making a surprise visit were Marilyn Edwards and Phyllis Garrett, who pinned the special Honorary Life Member name badges on their husbands.
