Big Sir Sez,
May 2024
The eclipse has come and gone as well
as most of the rains and cold of the
winter. It was fun at our April luncheon
to view the eclipse safely. It was also fun
to invite the service staff out at Boundary
Oak to let them know how much our
branch appreciates their efforts. I know
they go above and beyond to make our
members happy and take care of our
requests.
I want to express my appreciation for all
the many members that assist in running
our branch. Tom and I attended a Leadership Summit in
March where leaders representing approximately 60% of all
SIR members were in attendance. It was gratifying to hear
suggestions from the various branches on how to improve a
branch and recognize we are already doing them. While we
can always improve, it underscored to me just how lucky we
are to have so many dedicated members providing such
excellent service. This month it will be my pleasure to present
Doing My Part Awards to many of those members.
Hopefully this month we will have some more audio
improvements. The BEC approved funds for us to purchase
new microphones and a speaker for the back of the room. We
hope these will solve the sound problems.
Finally, Larry Yarberry needs someone to assist him with
managing Traveling SIRs for the next several months as he
focuses his time on family matters. Please let Larry or me
know at your earliest convenience if you can step up and
provide this assistance.
as most of the rains and cold of the
winter. It was fun at our April luncheon
to view the eclipse safely. It was also fun
to invite the service staff out at Boundary
Oak to let them know how much our
branch appreciates their efforts. I know
they go above and beyond to make our
members happy and take care of our
requests.
I want to express my appreciation for all
the many members that assist in running
our branch. Tom and I attended a Leadership Summit in
March where leaders representing approximately 60% of all
SIR members were in attendance. It was gratifying to hear
suggestions from the various branches on how to improve a
branch and recognize we are already doing them. While we
can always improve, it underscored to me just how lucky we
are to have so many dedicated members providing such
excellent service. This month it will be my pleasure to present
Doing My Part Awards to many of those members.
Hopefully this month we will have some more audio
improvements. The BEC approved funds for us to purchase
new microphones and a speaker for the back of the room. We
hope these will solve the sound problems.
Finally, Larry Yarberry needs someone to assist him with
managing Traveling SIRs for the next several months as he
focuses his time on family matters. Please let Larry or me
know at your earliest convenience if you can step up and
provide this assistance.
updated on 05/12/2024 by SM.
Little Sir Sez,
May 2024
“Keep the Comment Cards coming”!
The Comment Cards provided at the SIR Branch 8 luncheons, are a vital communication tool to assist the branch in addressing members issues.
Other branches are now implementing this process at their luncheons for better communications.
A “Shoutout“ and “Thank You” to Jim Sowell for his unwavering dedication to being sure a comment card is on every table, every luncheon. At the end of the luncheon, Jim collects all the cards. So, what happens to the cards?
Did you know that Jim reviews the cards and puts together a review / report for the BEC? Every month!
We have committed to using this important information, listening to what our members have to say.
Such as, quality of food and service at Boundary Oak, we have had numerous meetings with Boundary Oak recently to address these and other luncheon issues noted on the cards.
The distorted or “lacking” sound system. This is being looked into by adding speakers and upgrading mics.
Use the Comment Cards, we will “take note” & “follow thru” on your comments & opinions.
Have a GREAT summer😎!
Thx for your support,
Tom
Little SIR Branch 8
last updated 5/12/2024 by SM.
