TEENY TIDINGS July/August 2006

A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT

With this being my first entry into the new E Times I would like to thank the Members and Executive for the support they have gave me the past year and their continuing support into 06-07.  John Collins we salute you for your time and effort assembling this publication over the years, your unique sense of humour has always made the times a welcome read and I hope to see a by-line from you every once in a while. 

To the members and staff, I thank you all for all your hard work in making the past years events a success but I would ask you try and sign up for TGIF, the rules are simple.  Pre cook or do a meal at the Wing for 25 to 30 people at a price that would not normally exceed $4.00 per person, serve it up and collect the money.  Put what the meal cost you in your pocket and turn the profits over to the bar for ring in as ways and means.  There is also bear paw burgers in the freezer, buy the buns and BBQ.  Let me know and I will buy a new box of patties.

To the folks who have surfed into this site on the Internet, drop by for a cool beverage and a warm reception if you are ever down east. 

Volunteerism is up at 107 Wing and in my 28 years in the AFAC I have never been as proud as I am now, let’s get out there and have our voice heard.

Greg Spradbrow

President 107 Wing

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President – Greg Spradbrow

1^st Vice President – Lou Andre

2^nd Vice President – Bruce Longmore

Secretary – Joan Longmore

Treasurer – Sandy Adams

NAME THAT AIRCRAFT

 Look below for the answer

A LITTLE HUMOUR

"Snag" are problem listings that aircrew generally leave for maintenance crews to fix before the next flight. Here are some snags reported and the fixes from the maintenance crews.

Snag- Left inside main tire almost needs replacement Fix- Almost replaced left inside main tire

Snag- Something loose in cockpit Fix- Something tightened in cockpit

Snag- Evidence of leak on right main landing gear Fix- Evidence removed

Snag- Dead bugs on windshield Fix- Live bugs on order

Snag- Number three engine missing Fix- Engine found on right wing after brief search

WHAT HAPPENED

Mixed Darts Banquet

On June 3^rd, 2006 our awards dinner and dance was held at the Wing.  The excellent dinner served by the UNVets was followed by Joan and Pauline handing out 40+ awards.  Two off the awards given were Most Sportsmanlike Player, Bruce Brown and 180 awarded to Bruce Longmore.  Ken Harlten was given a special award for sparing.  Check below for a complete list.  Then the dance, where “Texas Two Step Bruce” held court.  The ladies were all circling to have their turn.  Not to be outdone, “twinkle toes Ken” slipped in showing all his best moves.  Then in a flash here comes “jitter bug John”, I have never seen anything like it.  The crowd was in awe.  Just when you thought there was nothing else to see, along comes “line dancing Lou” and his back up dancers.  It’s safe to say, every one had a great time.

League Standings

1^st – Team 5, Lou, Marion, Margie, Rose

2^nd – Team 4, Jim R, Cora, Cathy, Ralph

3^rd – Team 3, Don, Suzanne, Faye, Dianne

4^th – Team 8, Doc, Shirley, Norm, Pauline

5^th – Team 7, Jim M, Connie, Howard, Joan

6^th – Team 2, Bruce L, Helen, Betty T, Carol

7^th – Team 1, Bruce B, Betty F, Jean, Ron

8^th – Team 6, Jerry, Brenda, Ace, Debbie

High Average (Man, Lady)

1^st Bruce B, Shirley

2^nd Lou, Diane

Most Finishes

1^st Bruce B, Shirley

2^nd Lou, Marion

Most Tons

1^st Lou, Brenda

2^nd Bruce B, Pauline

High Score

1^st Jim R, Faye

2^nd Bruce B, Margie

High Finish

1^st Bruce B, Marion

2^nd Bruce L, Connie

Tinkles - Jim M, Betty F

Play Off Standings

1^st Team 2, Bruce L, Helen, Betty T, Carol

2^nd Team 7, Jim M, Connie, Howard, Joan

High Score Play Off

1^st Don, Shirley

2^nd Bruce B, Connie

High Finish Play Off

1^st Bruce L, Carol

2^nd Tied Jim R & Norm, Cathy

Most Sportsman Lie Player - Bruce B

180 - Bruce L

Ladies Darts Banquet

On Saturday June 10^th the 107 (Valley) Wing Ladies Darts League held its year end awards banquet.  This year’s dinner consisting of steak and lobster was catered by volunteers.  With dinner out of the way, our league President, Joan Longmore handed out 25 awards.  Check below for a complete list.  Two of the awards given were Tinkle Queen was Joan Longmore and our most improved Player Betty Taylor.  A special thank you to all of our spares, without their help some out our teams would not been able to play.  The ladies continued in fine fashion, our Tea Totting Susies were last seen teasing a flashing flower.  The evening escorts ensured all the ladies had a chance to cut a rug.  Smiles were abundant, fun was in the air.

League Standings

1^st – Team 2, Brenda, Cora

2^nd – Team 3, Shirley, Cathy, Dianne

3^rd – Team 5, Suzanne, Debbie G, Debbie V

4^th – Team 6, Joan, Faye, Maggie

5^th – Team 1, Connie, Rose, Beanie

6^th – Team 4, Rita, Helen, Betty Bruce

High Average

1^st Maggie

2^nd Shirley

3^rd Debbie V

Most Finishes

1^st Brenda

2^nd Suzanne

3^rd Shirley

Most Tons

1^st Brenda

2^nd Dianne

3^rd tie Shirley and Debbie V

High Score

1^st Betty

2^nd Shirley

3^rd tie Joan and Brenda

High Finish

1^st Debbie G

2^nd Faye

3^rd Brenda

Tinkles - Joan

Most Improved Player - Betty

Wing Yard Sale

On Saturday June 17^th the 107 (Valley) Wing held its annual yard sale.  As in the past it was a success.  Thanks to all the volunteers who set up, picked up, sold, packed up and cooked.  A bite to eat and a beverage or two was the least we could do for the help.

WING HAPPENINGS

• Steak Darts every Monday, sign up at 6:30 PM
• Steak Bingo Wednesday July 12^th and 26^th at 7:00 PM
• Steak Bingo Wednesday August 9^th and 23^th at 7:00 PM
• TGIF Every Friday, 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM.  Enjoy your special beverage, bring your appetite, help keep our evening a success, sign up to cook your special dish.  See the bulletin board for details
• Executive Meeting Tuesday, 11^th July at 7:30 PM
• General Meeting Tuesday, 26^th September at 7:30 PM

OTHER NEWS

Thank You

Mixed Dart League Executive and Ladies Dart League Executive.  On behalf of the dart players and membership, thanks for your time and effort.  It was greatly appreciated.

UN Vets.  For providing an excellent TGIF supper on June 2.

To the owners of the Road Kill Café, who knew that the north end of a south bound skunk could make such a good burger?

Monthly Draws

On June 16^th, Maggie Morriss won the first of our Christmas draws.  These draws are for members only and all proceeds will be used towards the Wings Annual Christmas party.  Check the table next time you visit the Confessional.  Thanks Kevin (Gillis) for the great job you are doing on behalf of the membership.

Survey

In order to serve our membership better we are requesting that all members with internet access send an email to the following address with the subject line Survey: 

valleywing@eastlink.ca

The body of the email can remain blank, however if you need to update your mailing address or send a comment or suggest an event, please do so, we like to hear from our members

407 MP Sqn 65th Anniversary

On Friday the 22^nd Sept thru Sunday the 24^th Sept, 2006, 407 Sqn will be holding a reunion for all former and current Demons. Contact on the web http://www.407reunion.com/Website_Pages/registration.html

Aircraft

The Beaufighter was one of the Second World War's formidable night fighters, as well as being the backbone of Coastal Command's anti-shipping war.

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