LAKEPORT >> Branch 168 of Sons In Retirement held its monthly meeting at the TNT Restaurant in Lakeport on July 10. The guest speaker was Cathy Farris. The topic was “Genealogy”.
Farris explained her own experience tracing her family’s history. Many of the members also shared their experiences. Farris pointed out that FamilySearch.org is one of the largest and most trusted websites.
This and many other genealogical websites are available at the Family History Center of the LDS Church free of charge and you don’t have to be a member of the church.
The high point of the meeting was when Larry Powers was elevated to Honorary Life Member by the membership. Powers has been a member of S.I.R. branch 168 for 22 years. He has served as Big S.I.R. of branch 168 as well as many other positions in the branch and the state organization.
Sons In Retirement is a social organization for men of retirement age who are pursuing the goal of enjoying their later years. It has 142 branches with 18,000 members throughout the state. Branch 168 holds a luncheon on the second Friday of each month at the TNT Restaurant in Lakeport. Branch 133 holds their luncheon on the third Friday of the month in the Greenview Room at HVL.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Sons In Retirement are encouraged to contact Larry Powers, Chair of the Membership Committee of Branch 168 at 263-3403 or John P. Jones, Chair of the Membership Committee of Branch 133 or visit the state website at sirinc.org/sirhappenings/.
