Speakers - Upcoming
Our November 18, 2026 luncheon will feature SIR128 veterans and their stories
Join us for our November 18, 2026, SIR Branch 128 Luncheon, where some of our own veterans will share personal stories from their military service. Through firsthand accounts of their careers, deployments, and experiences, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the dedication, sacrifice, and commitment of the men in our branch who served our country. This promises to be an informative and entertaining program that offers a unique opportunity to learn more about fellow members and honor their service. We hope you'll join us for this special luncheon.
The Marines will collect Toys-For-Tots donations at this meeting.
On December 2, 2026 we will hold our annual Holiday Gala
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a night of great drinks, food, prizes and friendship. The 2026 Holiday Gala will once again take place at the Blackhawk Country Club. Tickets will go on sale September 17th and will be limited to the first 240 members and guests. If you haven’t attended in the past-reconsider. If you are a new member-do not miss the Holiday Gala. Mark your calendars for September 17th to purchase tickets and December 2nd for a fantastic night of fun.
There will be no regular luncheon meeting in December.
2027 TBD
Steve Kroner, sportswriter, producer, columnist and analyst
Steve Kroner was born in S.F. and raised in Millbrae. He went to Capuchino High (Class of '77) and to Cal (Class of '81), where he earned degrees in Journalism and Political Science. Steve worked as a sports producer and reporter at KPIX (Channel 5) from 1981 to 1998, working with Wayne Walker, Joe Fonzi and Dan Fouts. Steve was a sportswriter and copy editor at the S.F. Chronicle from 1998 through 2024, covering mainly college football, college basketball and the Giants and A's. He took a buyout from the Chronicle at the end of '24, but still writes part-time for the paper. For the past two seasons, Steve has been the analyst on St. Mary's men's basketball telecasts on ESPN+ and has written a weekly column, "Kroner's Corner," for the St. Mary's website.
Steve will discuss the College sports Transfer Portal and NIL, what they are and how they operate. You may recall that Fernando Mendoza used the transfer portal and a large NIL package to transfer to Indiana where he won the MVP and a national championship. Steve will explain the transfer portal and NIL and discuss how they are changing college sports, for better or for worse.
Steve will discuss the College sports Transfer Portal and NIL, what they are and how they operate. You may recall that Fernando Mendoza used the transfer portal and a large NIL package to transfer to Indiana where he won the MVP and a national championship. Steve will explain the transfer portal and NIL and discuss how they are changing college sports, for better or for worse.