TEENY TIDINGS November/December 2006

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

An Air Force cargo plane was preparing for departure from Thule Air Base in Greenland. They were waiting for the truck to arrive to pump out the aircraft's sewage holding tank. The Aircraft Commander was in a hurry, the truck was late in arriving, and the Airman performing the job was extremely slow in getting the tank pumped out.

When the commander berated the Airman for his slowness and promised punishment, the Airman responded: "Sir, I have no stripes, it is 20 below zero, I'm stationed in Greenland, and I am pumping sewage out of airplanes. Just what are you going to do to punish me?"
 

WHAT HAPPENED

Battle of Britian

On Sunday Sep 17^th, 2006 we celebrated the anniversary of the Battle of Britain.  This year we had a great turn out.  Pictures are available on-line or in the wing on the small tv in the back.

Halloween

On Saturday Oct 28^th, we held our annual Halloween Potluck and dance.  This years costume winners were Darla (Lou), Dr Killmore (Doc) and is half dead patient (Connie).  The most gruesome meal was cooked by yours truly.  After every had a feed the dancing shoes made their appearance.  Fun was had by all.

Wing Clean Up

On Nov 4^th, we held our annual wing cleanup.  Ken and his crew deserve a huge thank you for a job well done.

Pre Remembrance

On Sunday Nov 5^th, 14 Wing invited 107 Valley Wing to the Annapolis Mess for a Pre Remembrance Day function.  107 Valley Wing we proudly represented by 10 of our members lead of course by our President, Greg Spradbrow.  Our official host, Maritime Proving, Evaluation and Unit (MPE&U) took great care of our members.  It also gave us a chance to meet our new 14 Wing liaison, MWO Al Houston.

WING HAPPENINGS

• Mixed Darts every Monday at 7:30 PM
• Steak Darts, check the board

• Wednesday Nov 29^th, 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
• Ladies Darts every Friday at 7:00 PM
• General Meeting Tuesday, 21^st Nov at 7:30 PM

• Charter Night Sunday, Nov 18th, tickets available at the bar.  Come out for a sit-down dinner (roast beef), add a little wine, conversation and friendship, throw in a great speaker (Col Matte, 14 Wing Commander) and don’t forget your dancing shoes for an evening you won’t forget.  All this for a mere $20.00 Canadian, what a deal.

• Ham and Turkey Shoot Sunday, Nov 26th, at 12:30 pm.  Come stick it to a turkey or ham.  Play all afternoon, have a great time for just $5.00.  Our president is putting on his apron and bbq’ing some burgers and dogs if you get hungry.

• Christmas Party Saturday, Dec 16st, this year catered by the UNVets. Check the board for further info.  Tickets on sale at the bar, $5.00 for members and $10.00 for guests.  Who knows a special fella in a red suit just might drop by.

• New Years Eve Party Sunday, Dec 31st, our annual New Years Eve Potluck and dance will be held.  Keep an eye on the board for more info.

OTHER NEWS

Thank You

To the members who purchased tickets on our monthly prizes and once again Kevin thanks on behalf of the membership for a great idea and a great job. 

UN Vets.  For continually to provide excellent TGIF suppers. 

To the all volunteer cooks that continue to make our TGIF suppers a success.

Looking for Ideas

Remember to have a great time please pass on your ideas for fun.  Organize a game night.  Share a laugh, build a craft, lets all get involved.

Something to Say 

If you have a question or just want to say hello, drop us a line at 

valleywing@eastlink.ca 

We love to hear from our members.

Aircraft

The Royal Canadian Air Force acquired nine Caribou transport Aircraft in 1960.

This Aircraft's primary role was transport flying, and it saw action overseas in many United Nations (UN) missions.  

The depicted Aircraft was destroyed during a UN mission in India when it was strafed on the ground by a Pakistani Air Force fighter.

SEE YOU AT THE WING