february 404 kitchener-waterloo wing r.c.a.f.a. 2016we rang in 2016 in style with not one, but two...

404 KITCHENER-WATERLOO WING R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive Waterloo N2L 4C5 519-884-1272 www.404wing.ca

WE PROUDLY PERPETUATE THE GLORIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

February2016

THIS ISSUE

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Donna Kuehl

The Wing Ding is published monthly. The opinions expressed are those of the editor and contributors and in no way reflect opinions of the Air Force Association of Canada or of the 404 K-W Wing, who jointly and separately assume no liability.

Meeting will be held Thursday, February 4th, 2015Meet & Greet 5:00 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm

Meeting starts at 7:15 pm

GENERAL MEETING NOTICE

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 1GENERAL MEETING 1SID KENMIR 2LAST POST 2LADIES AUXILIARY 3ENTERTAINMENT SOCIAL DINNER 3SHUFFLEBOARD 3JUST US JAMMING 3BLOSSOMS OF SPRING CARD PARTY 4HELP WANTED 4AIR FORCE NEWS 4IRISH SHINDIG 5BID EUCHRE 5SIT & BE FIT 5FRIDAY LUNCHES 5BAR HOURS 5EUCHRE 5LA APPRECIATION DINNER 6JOKE OF THE MONTH 7VALENTINES DINNER 8CALENDAR 9EXEC’S PHONE LIST 10

We rang in 2016 in style with not one, but two New Year parties. Keith & Carol Norris were great coordinators for New Year’s eve and the jamming group did a super job; thanks also to Ron Andraza for spinning out the evening till midnight with karaoke. The levée on January 1st was popular too. It’s great to see everyone enjoying themselves and having a good time. We hope to see many of you back at upcoming events including the Winter Feast and the Valentines and Irish get-togethers. The 404 K-W Wing is the recipient of the Best Newsletter award from our national, RCAF Association. Trish Walker, our Wing Ding producer and Larry Allenson, our recent editor, accepted this beautiful plaque on behalf of our Wing at the January General Meeting. Great job!A number of Wing members attended the January 17th official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of RCL #530’s new building on Marsland Drive in Waterloo. They expressed thanks to the 404 Wing and many others for the

support received during their move and renovations. The RCAF Association is considering an update of our RCAFA motto. The Association wants to determine “how our crest could or should be modified” so it will resonate “with more people, from all air force generations.” Three mottos are proposed and Regular Members are asked to vote on their preference either to the Wing or directly to the Association. A copy of the correspondence is posted at the Wing and will be reviewed at our February General Meeting. The proposed mottos are:A Per Ardua Ad Astra (Through Adversity to the Stars)B Ad Astra Sic Itur * Per Ardua (To the Stars such is the way through adversity)C Sic Itur Ad Astra (Such is the Way to the Stars). This year, the Annual General Meeting for Ontario Group RCAFA will be held in Western Region and is hosted by our sister Wing in London, May 20-22.

Per Ardua Ad Astra Quote: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”

Albert Einstein

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Regular Features The Wing Ding February 2016

404 WING POPPY REPORT FOR 2015

Harvey "GIB" Newman, aged 90, passed away Dec. 23, 2015Second world war veteran of the R.C.A.F.

Member of the 404 K-W. Wing, R.C.A.F.A. 1975 - 2015

Aline McCubbin, aged 85, passed away Dec. 13, 2015Member of the 404 K-W Wing, R.C.A.F.A. 2006 - June 2015

And member of the Ladies Auxiliary, 2002 - 2015

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,we will remember them.

Sid Kenmir - 404 Wing Poppy Chairman

The 404 Wing had the second best Poppy Campaign in history. The total for 2015 was $13,030.57 compared to $16,823.51 last year. A Saturday afternoon group at the Wing topped up the pot with a few extra loonies to give us over $13,000 – thanks!Wing members did a super job of tagging this year at Conestoga Mall Food Court & Zehrs store in the Conestoga Mall and some at Sobeys Store at Northfield Drive & Weber Street North with

most of the money coming in on week-ends. These members gave up their valuable time and went out tagging at least once, most went out two, three or even four times: Tom & Brenda Stamp, Doug Arnold, Anna May Trapp, Gina Arnold, Ada Monaghan, Terry Bruce, Nancy Ellis, Vic Snowden, Garry & Donna Kuehl, Peter Sumlick, Harvey Fry, Howard Dessler, Ernie Dyck, Wilf Dippel, Ron Beaudreau and Dick Trussler. Let me know if I forgot anyone.

We had a few taggers that were not members such as Jim Playford, David Playford, my wife Marlene, Sandra Gordon and Ron Beaudreau’s two grandchildren. If we had more volunteers we could do more at the Sobeys Store. We had 12 counter top Poppy boxes out in various locations which proved to bring in some serious dollars. Let me know if you would like a counter-top Poppy box to place in a store of some kind.Thanks to all of you once again,

LAST POST


WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT Larry Allenson

JUST US JAMMING! Come out to play

or just to enjoy every Wednesday, at 7 pm.

LADIES AUXILIARY

SHUFFLEBOARD

Shuffleboard ~ 1:30-3:30 pm Wednesday afternoons except the third

Wednesday of the monthMeet up with old friends and make

new ones over a social game.

Tom Stamp

Ev Berg

Our small committee of two is making every effort to continue offering our traditional dinners and special events. We are still seeking a few volunteers to serve on the committee and others to help at some events. Regretfully,

ENTERTAINMENT SOCIAL DINNER REPORT Donna Kuehl & Terry Bruce

only a few members have come forward. We send a special thank

Hope everyone is enjoying our mixed up winter and adjusting your clothing every day according to the weather. The next upcoming event is a special luncheon for the Ladies

Auxiliary on Wednesday, February 17th. Meet and greet begins at 12:00 noon, and lunch is served at 1:00 pm; tickets are $10.00. Hope to see you all at this function.

As we move forward, let’s keep focused on our mission of service to our Wing and maintain the harmony that is an envy of all.

Yours in Comradeship

you to the helpers at the levée – Ev, Ada, Louise, Ene, Inge, Roy and Larry. Here is a picture of two enthusiastic, cheerful and hard-working helpers – thank you Joan and Jacquelyn. The next special event is a Valentine celebration on February 13th.


AIR FORCE NEWS Donna Kuehl

Every month the Wing receives “Recent News” items from Ontario Group or from our RCAFA National office. These are usually excerpts from newspapers or government media releases that relate to Canada’s military and specifically the Air Force. You can request to be on this mailing list. Some headlines from recent news stories and editorials include:- RCAF has almost 60 personnel trained on Cyclone maritime helicopters - Election and turnover at National Defence hamper military purchasing plans - Canada's military needs better focus and funding: Editorial- Long lost Avro Anson discovered after 71 years- Belleville drone vs. vehicle crash 'probably won't be the last': police Drones are becoming more popular and affordable. Transport Canada, which regulates recreational drone use, recommends flying drones at least nine kilometres away from airports, no higher than 90 metres above the ground and at least 150 metres away from people, buildings and vehicles. Users must apply for a special certificate to fly drones that weigh more than 35 kilograms.


BID EUCHRE by Carol & Keith Norris

Come out Monday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:30 pm for a fun game.

EUCHRE by the Desslers

Come out and enjoy Euchre on Tuesdays at 7 pm.

Great Lunches coordinated by the Ladies Auxiliary are here Fridays from 11:30 - 1:00 pm

IRISH SHINDIG

Monday 1 - 6 pmTuesday 6 - 9 pmWednesday 1 - 10 pmThursday CLOSEDFriday 1 - 10 pmSaturday 1 - 6 pm

BAR HOURS FOR FEBRUARY

FRIDAY LUNCHES

Sit & Be Fit 10-11a.m. Tuesday Mornings January 5th to March 22nd A fun & gentle work out in a chair; exercise program for older adults. Register at the Wing at 519-884-1272 or email [email protected]

$30 per person for 12 weeks. Drop-in fee $3 per visit.

HAPPENINGS The Wing Ding February 2016

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During her annual physical exam, the doctor asks the retired woman about her level of physical activity. The woman said she spent three days a week, every week, in the outdoors.“Yesterday afternoon was typical; I took a five-hour walk about seven miles through some pretty rough terrain. I waded along the edge of a lake. I pushed my way through two miles of brambles. I got sand in my shoes and dust in my eyes. I barely avoided stepping on a snake. I climbed several rocky hills. I had to pee behind some big trees. I had to avoid a mother bear. And all afternoon long, I was swatting away a swarm of wasps and scratching the mosquito bites that covered every inch of exposed skin.”It was stressful and hard work,” she sighed. “But, at the end of it all, I sat down with my friends, had a couple of glasses of wine, and considered it a good day.”Amazed by the story, the doctor said, “You have an incredible passion for the great outdoors!”“Not really,” the woman replied. “I’m just a very, very bad golfer.”

JOKE FOR THE MONTH

HAPPENINGSPage8 The Wing Ding February 2016

Calendar The Wing Ding February 2016

February, 2016

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

“Just Us” Jamming

7 pm


7pm

General Dinner Mtg.

6 pm Mtg 7:15 pm

Singles Selective (Large Hall)

7:30 pm

1 2 3 4 5 6


7 pm

Sit & Be Fit10 - 11am

28 29

Ladies Exec Mtg 1 pm

Aux Mtg 2 - 4 pm

CLOSED

Bid Euchre1 - 4:30 pm

Euchre 7 - 9 pm

Lounge1 - 6 pm

CLOSED

Bid Euchre1 - 4:30 pm Euchre

7 - 9 pm

Friday Lunch 11:30 - 1 pm


Singles Selective 7:30 pm


Shuffleboard 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Lounge1 - 6 pm

March 19Irish Pub Day

CLOSED

SABLE 1-2:30 pm


CLOSED


Euchre 7 - 9 pm

Euchre 7 - 9 pm



7 pm

CLOSED







WEC mtg 10 am

Old Salts 2 - 4 pm

Private Mtg 2 pm


Lounge1 - 6 pm

Optimist Exec 7 pm

Lounge 1 - 6 pm

CLOSEDBid Euchre1 - 4:30 pm

Optimist Dinner

6 pm

CLOSED

Private Party7 pm

Valentine Event

2-5 pm

COMING EVENTS

404 WING EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 2015 - 2016

EXECUTIVE OFFICE DIRECTORSPresident Donna Kuehl 744-3146 Director (R) Bob Drummond 226-972-25281st Vice President Wilf Dippel 664-2669 Director (R) Larry Allenson 576-99292nd Vice President Doug Arnold 888-0902 Director (R) Dick Trussler 578-6413IMM. P.P. Harvey Fry 743-2958 Director (R) Howard Dessler 885-3666Secretary vacant ---------- Treasurer Ernie Dyck 746-0496 Appointed Chairpersons and Committees Air Cadets (P) Wilf Dippel 664-2669 Poppy Fund Rep(P) Sid Kenmir 748-1778Air Cadets(P) Pending Poppy Fund Rep(P) Vic Snowden 744-1206Bar Officer (P) Larry Allenson 576-9929 Regalia1 Wilf Dippel 664-2669Dinner Meetings (1) Doug Arnold/Dick Trussler ----------- Sgt-At-Arms(P) Bob Berg 745-0212 Entertainment (P) Pending ----------- Visiting Pending -----------Events Booking (P) Harvey Fry 743-2958 Veterans Council(P) Sid Kenmir 748-1778Historian(1) Vic Snowden 744-1206 Veterans Council(P) Vic Snowden 744-1206House (2) Larry Allenson 576-9929 Membership Committee(M) Donna Kuehl 744-3146 Western Region RVP(P) Jim Scherb. through President Ontario Group President(P) John Hooper through President Wing Ding (Editor)(P) Kitty Tsang 886-8573Padre Dr. Bruce Sweet 886-1471 Wing Ding (Producer) (E) Trish Walker ----------- Parade Co-ordinator(P) Bob Berg 745-0212

LADIES AUXILIARY EXECUTIVE 2015 - 2016 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS President Ev Berg 745-0212 Secretary Anne Mulhall 885-7030 Immed. Past President Carol Totzke 885-6173 Treasurer Michelle Leschak 505-7913Vice President Nancy Ellis 579-4583

DIRECTORS Kitchen Dinner Meetings Joan Fry 743-2958 Phoning Jean Ross 888-5235 Ada Monaghan 885-0975 Jean Jarosz 743-7333 Kitchen L.A. Meetings Gretta Fletcher 725-1527 Publicity Pat Snowden 744-1206Liaison Ev Berg 745-0212 Special Events Terry Bruce 884-3642 Carol Totzke 885-6173 Nancy Ellis 579-4583Membership Dorothy Dippel 664-2669 Sick & Visiting Elizabeth Maurer 742-7810

EXECUTIVES 2012-2014 & MEMBERSHIP

1 Reports through 1st Vice President2 Reports through 2nd Vice PresidentE Reports through EditorP Reports through PresidentM Reports through immediate Past President

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