TEENY TIDINGS September/October 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

Having just moved into his new office, a pompous, new colonel was sitting at his desk when an airman knocked on the door. Conscious of his new position, the colonel quickly picked up the phone, told the airman to enter, then said into the phone,
"Yes, General, I'll be seeing him this afternoon and I'll pass along your message. In the meantime, thank you for your good wishes, sir."

Feeling as though he had sufficiently impressed the young enlisted man, he asked, "What do you want?"

"Nothing important, sir," the airman replied, "I'm just here to hook up your telephone."

WHAT HAPPENED

2^nd Annual 40 Bites Around the World

On Saturday Sep 9^th, 2006 our second annual “40 Bites Around the World” dinner and dance was held at the Wing.  The pot luck meal was enjoyed by 40+ members and guests.  This year we also celebrated the Virgo birthdays, each Virgo received a Lei and was serenaded with Happy Birthday.  The was even Birthday cake.  The evening spilt over into the dance floor, where at one point we were visited by a scarecrow.  Who knew that scarecrows could dance?  It’s safe to say, every one had a great time.

UNVet Corn Boil

On Friday Sep 8^th, the UNVets fed the Wing free corn.  It was in appreciation for the support given to the UNVets by our Wing.  It was by far the best corn boil ever!

Steak Darts

During the summer Steak Darts found a new home on Monday Night.  Thanks to all the players that came out and all the helpers that made this another successful event.

Death of a Beer Fridge

During the summer our beer fridges caught a bad case of hot flashes, after years on life support, they gave up the ghost.  Our president, realizing that you don’t sell many warm beers found an emergency supply of cold air and saved the day.  Hoist up a cold one, cheers!

WING HAPPENINGS

• Mixed Darts every Monday at 7:30 PM
• Steak Darts every Second Saturday, check the board
• Steak Bingo Wednesday Sep 20^th , Oct 4^th and 28^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
• Ladies Darts every Friday at 7:00 PM
• Executive Meeting Tuesday, 12^th September at 7:30 PM
• General Meeting Tuesday, 26^th September at 7:30 PM
• Battle of Britain, Sunday, 17th September
• Pre Halloween & Christmas Craft Sale, 1st Oct at 1:00 PM
• Halloween Party, Saturday 28th Oct

OTHER NEWS

Thank You

To the many volunteers that helped run the Steak Darts.  On behalf of the dart players and membership, thanks for your time and effort.  It was greatly appreciated

UN Vets.  For continually to providing excellent TGIF supper during the summer.

To the all volunteer cooks that made our TGIF suppers a success during the summer.

Monthly Draws

In July Bonnie won the second of our Christmas draws and Ralph won the third draw in Aug.  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.

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.

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

35 Fairchild CC-119 Flying Boxcar flew for Air Transport Command from 8 September, 1952 to 13 September, 1967 during which it had an outstanding safety record - no lives having been lost on one in RCAF service.

SEE YOU AT THE WING