404 KITCHENER-WATERLOO WING R.C.A.F.A.

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1 404 KITCHENER-WATERLOO WING R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive Waterloo N2L 4C September 2016 WE PROUDLY PERPETUATE THE GLORIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE THIS ISSUE PRESIDENT S MESSAGE 1 GENERAL MEETING 1 BATTLE OF BRITAIN 2 LADIES AUXILIARY 3 LAST POST 3 SHUFFLEBOARD 3 PAST PRESIDENT 3 JUST US JAMMING 3 MAYOR S DINNER 4 BID EUCHRE 5 FRIDAY LUNCHES 5 BAR LUNCHES 5 BAR HOURS 5 PARADE NOTICES 6 ENTERTAIMENT 6 OPEN HOUSE 6 WHY WE REMEMBER 6 SIT AND BE FIT 7 MEMBERSHIP REPORT 8 AWARDS 8 SUMMER PICTURES 8 CALENDAR 9 EXEC S PHONE LIST 10 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. PRESIDENT S MESSAGE It is a great honour and privilege to have been elected to serve as your President for this next calendar year of the 404 Wing. I assure you, I will do my utmost to fulfill all my duties as your President and I will promote the 404 Wing at every opportunity. I want to congratulate all those who were elected or accepted appointments to 404 Wing Executive. I also want to thank everyone who accepted to act as a Chairperson for the various Wing Committees. I look forward to working with each of you as we commence a new and exciting year at the 404 Wing. I am open to discussing any ideas that any member may offer for the good of the Wing. I would also like to invite anyone who would like to volunteer to help out on any of the various committees or on any project to either speak to myself, a member of the Executive, or a Committee Chairperson. It takes all members working together to have a successful, vibrant Association, and we need your help. As I said the night of the election I believe our moto should be: Through team work to success. I want to thank our Past President, Donna Kuehl and her executive for their hard work and fine leadership over the past two years, and to Donna especially for all her assistance to myself as I assume the Doug Arnold position of President. I greatly appreciate your help. There have been several activities that carried on at the Wing over the summer; on Monday and Thursday, Bocce Ball on Thursday (weather permitting), Bob and his Jammers on Wednesday and on Friday lunches by Larry and his Mess Crew. I thank all those who organized and oversaw these events. The Wing also hosted a very successful Veterans Picnic in July. In order to host this picnic an additional horse shoe pit had to be created and thanks to Larry and his pit crew this was accomplished. Therefore we now have two horse shoe pits so if anyone is interested in organizing regular horse shoe competitions please let us know, we would love to see these pits being used on a regular bases. Unfortunately we also had some sad intervals over the summer when we lost three of our long time faithful Wing Members, Bill Bruce, Terry Bruce, and Wallace (Wally) Caughell who was the last living chartered member of the 404 Wing. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. They will be sadly missed. This is your Wing so please come out and enjoy the camaraderie of old and new friends and at the same time support the Wing. The Air Force Moto is; The difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer. Per Ardua Ad Astra GENERAL MEETING NOTICE Meeting will be held Thursday, September 1 st, 2016 Meet & Greet 5:00 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm Meeting starts at 7:15 pm

2 Page 2 Regular Features The Wing Ding September 2016 BATTLE OF BRITAIN Donna Kuehl The Battle of Britain waged from July to October 1940, it pitted a small group of fighter pilots from around the world against a far larger Luftwaffe. Their victory gave hope to the people of Great Britain and to other freedomloving nations. The airmen whom Prime Minister Churchill dubbed the few comprised 2,353 pilots and air crew from Great Britain and 574 from overseas. All flew at least one authorized operational sortie with an eligible unit of the Royal Air Force or Fleet Air Arm from July 10 to October 31 and were awarded the Battle of Britain clasp to the Star. Five hundred and forty-four lost their lives. Canadian Contribution A Royal Canadian Air Force squadron fought during the Battle; No. 1 (RCAF) Squadron, whose pilots were from both a regular force unit and an auxiliary unit, became operational on August 17, It was known as RCAF to distinguish itself from the RAF s No. 1 Squadron but in February 1941 it was designated 401 Squadron. Canadians also fought in the RAF s 242 (Canadian) Squadron, which was heavily, although not exclusively, Canadian. It was led by RAF Squadron Leader Douglas Bader. Many more flew with other RAF squadrons as well as Bomber and Coastal Commands providing support to operations to prevent the German invasion. An untold number served as groundcrew, keeping the fighters flying. The Battle of Britain would not have been won without the contribution of another Canadian: Max Aitkin, Lord Beaverbrook; he dramatically increased the production of fighters for the war effort. As the Battle of Britain ended, another key Canadian contribution to the war in the air was the first young pilots, observers and gunners [who] were emerging from the schools of the [British Commonwealth] Air Training Plan in Canada, says Leslie Roberts, author of There Shall be Wings.

3 The Wing Ding September 2016 LADIES AUXILIARY Regular Features Page 3 Ev Berg Welcome back. Hope everyone has had a wonderful summer. We start off our new fiscal year with a wine and cheese party on September 21 st at 2 pm see you there. The Ladies Auxiliary have lost so many members in the last year. We were blessed by the time they spent with us; may they rest in peace. We will miss Terry Bruce who did so much for the 404 Wing; she was a five-time Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary and spent endless hours helping out where she could at many events. Looking forward to see you all again for Friday lunches. The ladies are looking for new members & people to volunteer for Friday lunches. Come out for our lunches which start September16 th. Yours in Comradeship LAST POST Vic Snowden Teresa Bruce, Past L.A. President, passed away June 6, 2016 at the age of 85 years. Wallace Wally R. Caughell, aged 92, was the last living charter member of the 404 Wing, passed on August 4, A pilot with the R.C.A.F. and an active member of the 404 Wing, with whom he commanded #80 Air Cadet Squadron. Former member, Arthur E. Jones (R.C.A.F. Flt./Lt retired) passed away June 22, At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Shuffleboard recommences on September 21 st. We play on Wednesdays 1:30-3:30. Come and join the fun. PAST PRESIDENT Donna Kuehl WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT At the 404 Wing s Annual General Meeting last June, deserving members were recognized with plaques and awards for their dedication and support of 404 Wing. Three of our members received awards at the Ontario Group RCAFA s Annual General Meeting last May for their dedication and support. Special thanks was given to our volunteers who come every week coordinating exercise programs, card games, shuffleboard, dinner events, musical nights and special speakers. JUST US JAMMING! Come out to play or just to enjoy every Wednesday, at 7 pm.

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5 The Wing Ding September 2016 Regular Features Page 5 by Carol & Keith Norris FRIDAY LUNCHES Larry Allenson Friday lunches served 11:30 to 1:00 pm. The Ladies will be happy to see and serve you September 16 th till next May Choice of soups and sandwiches BAR HOURS AS OR SEPTEMBER 12 Larry Allenson EUCHRE Monday 1-4:30 pm Tuesday 6-9 pm Wednesday 6-10 pm Thursday 1-4:30 pm Friday 11:30-1:00 Friday 4-9 pm Saturday 2-6(+) pm Except for statutory holidays by the Desslers Come out for a game of Euchre on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. Season starts Sept. 13 th. BAR NEWS The final BAR LUNCH of the summer is Friday, September 2 nd. There is no Friday lunch on Sept 9 th due to the Mayor s Dinner event. The Auxiliary will be offering lunches again starting on September 16 th. Weather permitting a PATIO BBQ will happen every Saturday throughout the month. The Wing opens on Tuesdays again starting September 13 th when Tuesday Night Euchre resumes.

6 Happenings Page 6 The Wing Ding September 2016 PARADE NOTICES ENTERTAINMENT REPORT Donna Kuehl September 18, :00 pm Battle of Britain Parade & Service at Waterloo Cenotaph The annual service at the Waterloo cenotaph will be led by the Waterloo Regional Police Band. Veterans and members are encouraged to march or attend to show their respects for their fallen Comrades. Other Veterans Associations along with area Cadet Squadrons will be invited to participate. The annual corn roast in August was a good feast for those who came. We would like to have had more in attendance. September will be a busy month withthe Mayor s Dinner and the reception after the Battle of Britain Parade. WHY WE REMEMBER WEEK This week-long ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 530 in Waterloo will be held October 17 21, The 404 K-W Wing has participated in this event since it started about 15 years ago with a display table for the visiting students. The number of students attending has increased from a few hundred to over 2000.

7 The Wing Ding September 2016 Happenings Page7 FALL SESSION Sit & Be Fit 2016 A fun & gentle work out in a chair Exercise program for older adults Tuesday mornings 10-11a.m. September 27 th December 13 th, 2016 Cost: $30 per person for 12 weeks. Drop-in fee $3 per visit. 404 K-W WING, R.C.A.F.A Dutton Drive Waterloo For information & registration call the Wing at or airmail@404wing.ca Kid s Ability Kid s Ability serves over 4,000 children with physical, developmental and communication disabilities in Waterloo Region and Wellington County each year. Phone: x Ad courtesy of Harvey Gib Newman Charitable Business # RR0001 Please support our advertisers

8 Membership and Awards Page 8 The Wing Ding September 2016 MEMBERSHIP The 2017 sticker for Regular Members is at the bar for you to sign for. And, membership cards for Associate and Social Members are also at the bar ready for pick up. Some membership fees are still outstanding for this fiscal year (July 2016 to June 2017). If you are one of the few that has forgotten, please consider this your reminder to drop into the Wing for a visit and pay your membership. After this month the new membership chair, Allison Arnold, will be your main contact for membership. AWARDS Member of the Year for Congratulations to Peter Sumlick on receiving this distinction. Peter is a dedicated member of 404 Wing and has served on numerous committees and taken special roles over the years including Treasurer, Dinner Chair, Master of Ceremonies for events and chair of the Silver Outreach Speaker Series. He sets a high standard for any role he undertakes. He is ready and willing to help when the occasion arises and he carries out his assignments meticulously and enthusiastically. Sid Kenmir for the Award of Distinction He is Past President two times over, and has served in various other roles. Sid has served over 30 years with both the K-W Poppy Fund and the joint K-W Veterans Council and coordinated buses for veterans on November 11th that visit all local veterans clubs. He has chaired 404 Wing s participation in the annual Poppy campaign, organizing volunteers and money boxes for countless years. Dorothy Dippel for the Award of Merit Dorothy has been an active worker for many years at 404 Wing. She is a Past President of our Ladies Auxiliary. As Chair of the Silent Auction Committee, thousands of dollars were raised; she has coached others in this role with enthusiasm and exceptional attention to detail. Robert Drummond for the Award of Merit Bob serves on our Board of Directions and has been proactive in encouraging new people to join 404 Wing. He is always looking for ways to promote the Wing. For the past three or more years he has co-lead a musical jamming group on Wednesday evenings that attracts many musicians and an audience. SUMMER PICTURES Tom Stamp cooking at the Veterans Council picnic, July 17th Photo courtesy of Hal Werner President Doug Arnold with Harold Albrecht, MP and Guest Speaker, Brian Rainville

9 The Wing Ding September 2016 Calendar Page 9 September, 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat CLOSED CLOSED Battle of Britain 2:00 pm Parade & Reception CLOSED Private 12-4: CLOSED Just Us Jamming 7 pm Just Us Jamming 7pm GeneralDinner Mtg. 6 pm Mtg 7:15 pm Singles Selective (Large Hall) 7:30 pm Optimist Exec 7 pm WEC mtg 10 am Just Us Jamming 7 pm Bar Lunch 11:30-1 pm Mayor s Dinner & Silent Auction 5:30 pm Friday Lunch 11:30-1 pm Old Salts 2-4 pm Optimist Dinner 6 pm CLOSED Euchre 7:00 pm Euchre 7:00 pm Sit & Be Fit am Euchre 7:00 pm Open House Silent Auction Shuffleboard Ladies Aux. 2:00 pm Shuffleboard Just Us Jamming 7 pm Open House Silent Auction Bocce Ball Bocce Ball (in good weather) Bocce Ball (in good weather) Bocce Ball (in good weather) Singles Selective 7:30 pm Friday Lunch 11:30-1 pm Singles Selective 7:30 pm Friday Lunch 11:30-1 pm Singles Selective 7:30 pm Lounge 2-6 pm Patio BBQ weather permitting Lounge 2-6 pm Patio BBQ (weather permitting) Lounge 2-6 pm Patio BBQ (weather permitting) Lounge 2-6 pm Patio BBQ (weather permitting)

10 Page 10 EXECUTIVES & MEMBERSHIP The Wing Ding September 2016 EXECUTIVE OFFICE 404 WING EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (Call 519 area code unless otherwise stated) DIRECTORS President Douglas Arnold Director (R) Dick Trussler st Vice President Larry Allenson Director (R) Howard Dessler nd Vice President Ronald Beaudreau Director (R) Adrian Vath IMM. P.P. Donna Kuehl Director (R) Bob Drummond Secretary Nancy Ellis Treasurer Ernie Dyck Appointed Chairpersons and Committees Air Cadets (P) Ron Beaudreau cell Poppy Fund Rep (P) Sid Kenmir Air Cadets (P) Donna Kuehl Public Relation (P) Donna Kuehl Bar Officer (P) Larry Allenson Regalia (1) Wilf Dippel Dinner Meetings (1) Dick Trussler Sgt-At-Arms (P) Bob Berg Entertainment (P) Nancy Ellis Asst Sgt-At-Arms (P) Larry Allenson Events Booking (P) Donna Kuehl Sports (P) Hal Werner Historian (1) Vic Snowden Visiting (2) Howard Dessler House (2) Larry Allenson Veterans Council (P) Sid Kenmir Membership Committee (M) Allison Arnold Western Region RVP (P) Jim Scherb through President Ontario Group President (P) John Hooper through President Wing Ding (Editor) (P) Kitty Tsang Padre Dr. Bruce Sweet Wing Ding (Producer) (E) Trish Walker Parade Co-ordinator (P) Bob Berg E Reports through Editor P Reports through President M Reports through Immediate Past President 1 Reports through 1 st Vice President 2 Reports through 2 nd Vice President LADIES AUXILIARY EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS President Ev Berg Secretary Anne Mulhall Immed. Past President Carol Totzke Treasurer Michelle Leschak Vice President DIRECTORS Kitchen Dinner Meetings Ada Monaghan Phoning Jean Ross Kitchen L.A. Meetings Gretta Fletcher Jean Jarosz Liaison Ev Berg Publicity Pat Snowden Carol Totzke Special Events Membership Dorothy Dippel Sick & Visiting Elizabeth Maurer