PROBUS
NEWSLETTER
Volume 29, Number 10
PROBUS CLUB OF NORTH ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Editor: Jack Pickering
852 Morningside Drive, Fullerton, CA 92835
October 24, 2016
714-256-5827
The Next Meeting – November 3, 2016
The November 2016 meeting of the Probus Club of North Orange County will take place
on Thursday, November 3, 2016. As usual the meeting will be held at Alta Vista Country
Club, 777 Alta Vista Street in Placentia with lunch scheduled for noon.
PLEASE REMEMBER to make a luncheon reservation by responding to your Evite
invitation. If you do not use email, you may make a reservation by calling John Crowther
at 714-680-0561. Your reservation response is required in order to provide head count
information to the Alta Vista kitchen. Please respond by Sunday October 30th, and
include spouses or other guests if applicable.
November Program
The Probus program on November 6th will feature Michael Gibbons, a motivational
speaker who will share his worldwide mountain climbing adventures. In addition to his
business interests in Brea, Gibbons is a successful mountaineer and experienced
outdoorsman. He is one of approximately 125 individuals that have climbed to the top of
the “eight” highest peaks on the seven continents.
Mr. Gibbons’ experiences include a very adventurous ascent of Mount Everest in 2011.
In addition to sharing details of that trip, he will combine the lessons of mountain climbing
with success in business, team-building, risk-taking, and personal growth.
Last Month’s Meeting
Art Groscost
As usual, President John Crowther got the October
meeting started with a welcome greeting.
Continuing, he mentioned that 22 bridge players were
on hand for the morning bridge session and then
introduced one guest – Art Groscost. Art is one of
those Morningside guys and was invited by Bill
Geiger. Art reported that he came from a western
Pennsylvania steel mill town and had a 50 year
working career. After the meeting ended, it was reported that Art had joined as a new
member as well. So, welcome Art…….nice to include you as both a guest and a new
member.
Next, Crowther mentioned a few difficulties in distributing the newsletter and other items
by e-mail, saying the club was working to overcome any problems and please be patient.
If you are aware that you’re not receiving e-mail from Probus, please so inform the club
and be alert for a chance to indicate any e-mail shortcomings when signing in at future
meetings.
In another announcement, Crowther reminded the membership of the Christmas season
dinner and dance at the Fullerton Elk’s Club scheduled for Friday December 9th. The
format will be similar to last year with arrangements being made by former Probus
president Don Palmer. Cost and other details will follow.
Bill Kincaid made a brief report on Marathon bridge which is nearing completion of its 8month cycle. Stay tuned for results and the chance to sign up (maybe in January) for a
new 8-month round.
President Crowther had two final items to throw out before moving on to lunch and our
program. For one, he tried a joke about three sisters and then a few one-liners which
were hard to identify as one-liners or jokes or something else. When a couple of them
receiving limited response, he tried to attribute the source to Bruce Powell, but Bruce was
not quick to take responsibility.
Anyway, John moved on to our free lunch drawing and came up with winning tickets for
Jim Sexton and George Wyckhouse. Congratulations to the winners.
Jim Sexton
George Wyckhouse
Golf Report
Golf chairman Dick Kaufman again provided details of the annual Probus Club
Championship scheduled for October 31st at Los Serranos Golf & Country Club in Chino
Hills. It will be played on the Los Serranos South course, forward tees, with a shotgun
start at 8 a.m. Halloween attire consistent with golf course standards is encouraged but
not required.
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The tournament is the Dale Schumacher Memorial Tournament in honor of the Probus
Club’s founding member. Format is individual medal play with full course handicap. The
winner will be the golfer with the lowest net score based on his SCGA index as of October
15. Cash prizes will be awarded to the new champion and for other “bests” of the day.
By the time this newsletter is received tournament foursomes will be established, but
check with Dick for a last minute opening if you want to play and failed to sign up earlier.
SCGA dues of $41.00 for 2017 are payable prior to the end of the year. Please make
your check payable to Dick Kaufman and
mail to him at 813 Morningside Dr.,
Fullerton, CA 92835, or deliver to him at the
next meeting.
In a final golf announcement, Kaufman
named John Crowther as the most
improved golfer for September with a new
index of 19.7. Congratulations John, and
we hope your jokes match the same level
as your golf.
John Crowther
Dick Kaufman
Last Month’s Program
The Santa Ana Zoo was the subject of our October program and the zoo’s director Kent
Yamaguchi did an excellent job of describing its history and its many features. Introduced
by Mike Roesner while program coordinator Chuck Bishop tended to family business in
Ireland, Yamaguchi’s 29-year knowledge of zoo operations including 7 years as zoo
director was well received by the Probus audience. Mr. Yamaguchi grew up locally and
graduated from Cal State Fullerton.
In addition to zoo details, Yamaguchi included a few jokes and passed out zoo admission
passes to a handful of Probus members who correctly answered his questions about the
zoo. He disclosed that he sometimes brings along an animal or two when he addresses
audiences but this time he left behind an armadillo and/or an owl. Apparently the lunch
plates and the Alta Vista kitchen were too close at hand to allow animal visitors.
The Santa Ana Zoo has existed since 1952 and results from a donation of land by Joseph
Prentice. Mr. Prentice was a horse and mule trader and citrus rancher, and was
particularly fond of monkeys. His donation stipulated that that the city must keep at least
50 monkeys at all times. Further stipulations according to Kent Yamaguchi were that the
land be known as Prentice Park, remain as a city park, and include softball diamonds.
Today, the zoo and Prentice Park appeal to youngsters and grandparents (the stroller
crowd) because of its flat layout, its playground, merry-go-round, and its ride-along train
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salvaged from Santa’s Village in
the San Bernardino Mountains.
The zoo operates on a $3.5 million
annual budget with $2 million in
revenue and the balance covered
by ride fees and donations.
New features at the zoo include a
65 foot Ferris wheel opening soon,
a “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween
event, and a planned river otter
exhibit to include Amazon River
otters. Yamaguchi explained that
the otters are BIG, have armored
jaws, and are active, noisy and
smelly – not the same as little sea
otters. The otter exhibit is a $2
million project.
Santa Ana Zoo Director Kent Yamaguchi
Bridge
A group of 22 bridge players showed up for the regular Thursday morning October bridge
game, and the winners were reported later by Ken Shimizu as follows:
Martin
1st North-South)
Jim Murray – Don Lewallen
tie
)
Bill Kincaid – Jack Pickering
3rd North-South
John Pinson – Angela Friedman
1st East-West
2nd East-West
3rd East-West
John Nichols – Chuck Malmstrom
Mas Stevens – Ken Shimizu
Jim Martin – Brad Woodhull
Dues for 2017
Membership chairman Mike Roesner has announced that he is beginning to collect
annual dues for 2017. The amount remains at $20.00. Please make your check payable
to Probus and mail to him at 2521 Crown Way, Fullerton, CA 92833, or bring your
payment to the next meeting.
From Probus Newsletter Archives…….December 1987
Walt Penner reiterated his announcement about the January dineout at the officer’s
club at the U.S. naval Station in Long Beach. There will be dining and dancing all
afternoon and evening. He requested that checks covering $22.88 per couple be
made out to him personally and mailed to him in plenty of time. He needs to give
your names to the gate guard and has to charge the total cost to his account there.
Please save the enclosed map to make sure that you know how to get there. Lost
people forfeit their cash.
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Remember……
Please remember to make your reservation for the November 3rd meeting. Please
respond using Evite (or by phone to John Crowther if necessary) by Sunday, October
30th.
* * * * * * Continuing Information * * * * * *
Meeting Reservations – Luncheon reservations for regular Probus meeting days should be made using
Evite, a computerized reservation system. Members will receive an Evite invitation by email and can easily
respond indicating their attendance plans. For those who do not use a computer, reservations may be
made by telephone to John Crowther at 714-680-0561. Attention to reservations is strongly encouraged
so that an accurate headcount can be determined.
Alta Vista Lunches - The Alta Vista kitchen can accommodate special menu requests when required for
health reasons, and is glad to do so, but members are asked to avoid special requests as a matter of
preference.
If you have special diet needs, we have been asked to advise Alta Vista in advance. Please contact John
Crowther by e-mail ([email protected]) or by phone (714-680-0561) at least 3 days prior to the
meeting. Thanks for your cooperation.
Fellowship Breakfasts - Monthly fellowship breakfasts are held each month. Plan to attend – no
reservation required. Join Ray Ulyate on the second Wednesday of each month, Jim Sexton on the third
Wednesday, or Don Hicks on the third Thursday. All three groups meet at 8 a.m. at Marie Callender’s, 126
E. Yorba Linda Blvd. in Placentia.
Bridge - Anyone interested in playing duplicate bridge on Probus meeting days is invited to show up at Alta
Vista Country Club prior to 8:30 a.m. New players are welcome. If you need a partner, contact Brad
Woodhull at [email protected].
Monday Golf - In addition to playing in several Monday tournaments each year, Probus golfers may play
almost every Monday by belonging to any of three Monday morning golf groups. Each group plays either
the 1st and 3rd Mondays, or the 2nd and 4th. By joining two groups, every Monday can be included.
Anywhere from 4-6 golfers to two or three foursomes per group typically show up to play each week.
Monday group captains arrange for location and starting times and notify individual members. The current
captain for the 1st and 3rd Mondays is Duane Vendes (714-524-5278). Bob Lindner (714-309-5372) and
Domenic Ferrante (714-871-1272) are captains for the 2nd and 4th. Contact any of the captains if you
would like to join their group.
Senior Golf - Super senior golf is now being played at Birch Hills in Brea. Anyone wanting to play nine
holes (or even 18) is welcome to join senior golf chairman Dave Hardy and others on Tuesdays. Plan to
show up in time for an 8:34 a.m. tee time. Dave can be reached at [email protected].
Newsletter Procedures - The Probus Newsletter is written by Probus secretary and newsletter editor, Jack
Pickering. Pictures for the newsletter are taken by Probus photographer, Gary Zavadil. Most club members
receive the newsletter in color by e-mail. A few who do not use e-mail receive it in black and white by U.S.
postal mail. Suggestions, comments, etc. on the newsletter itself may be sent to the editor at
[email protected] or by calling 714-256-5827.
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E-mail newsletters are distributed by Probus member and former president, Don Palmer. E-mail questions
or problems may be directed to [email protected] or by calling 714-528-8533. Don’s e-mail
address may be entered in your contact list to avoid possible delivery problems or treatment as spam. If
you prefer a change from one type of mail to another, please advise Don or Jack.
Membership Roster - The Probus membership roster is maintained by membership chairman, Mike
Roesner. Roster changes, corrections, etc., as well as dues payments or questions should be directed to
Mike at [email protected], by calling 714-526-1774, or by mail to 2521 Crown Way, Fullerton, CA
92833. Rosters are scheduled for distribution annually in early spring, or contact Mike if you need a copy.
Roster Changes/New Members - Roster information for new members, and changes since the last major
roster distribution, will be reported here when they occur.
John McCarthy, 516 Riviera Court, Fullerton, CA 92835, 714-526-4319, [email protected]
Jack Walsh, 530 S. Calle de Casa, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807, 657-224-9702, [email protected]
Ed Creamer, 4722 Via Del Rancho, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (new address)
Don Hicks, 870 Morningside Dr., G-117, Fullerton, CA 92835, 714-256-5902 (new address)
Dan Green, (714) 974-7894, [email protected]
Ken Bloomfield, 1730 Aspen Grove Lane, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, 909-861-6006, [email protected]
Ralph Scheffers, 1731 W. Medical Center Dr., Apt. 107, Anaheim, CA 92801, 714-322-3468 (new address)
Don Lewallen, [email protected]
Bob Linder, [email protected]
Bob Powers, [email protected]
Greg Boles,117 Rose Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833, 714-773-9463, [email protected]
Art Groscost, 821 Morningside Drive, Fullerton, CA 92835, 714-256-5707, [email protected]
Wes Sherard, 503 Westchester Pl., Fullerton, CA 92835, 714-680-3159, [email protected]
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