June 2009
CHAA P.O. Box 175, Tillsonburg, OntarioN4G 4H5
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 16 at 1930 hours --- Guest Speaker will be Ken Arnott telling of his recent three month journey to Australia and Western Canada.
BACKSEATS: contact Backseat Coordinator Kevin Wittet 519-842-2959 or
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AIR DISPLAY:
June 19 -- Woodstock Cancer Relay,
- June 20 – 21 St Thomas Airshow
----Saturday & Sunday: 4 aircraft, dawn patrol + show + backseat rides
- June 27 -- One Day Formation Event
- July 1 -- Canada Day, Cambridge - 4 aircraft
- July 3-5 -- Trenton - all aircraft
- July 10-13 - Geneseo - all aircraft
- July 17-19 --Thunder Over Michigan - 4 aircraft
BINGO:
Contact Torben Haarbye at 519-679-1733 if you are able to volunteer one evening every few weeks. Show your CHAA support ---- call Torben and volunteer.
The upcoming Bingo dates are: July 3, Aug 29 & Sept 17
MEMBERSHIP NEWS: Marion Bennell
-Renewals are still trickling in.
-In May, we registered 37 new members and 25 have signed up to date in June.
-Many families are joining under the Family Membership category at the Fly Days.
-Hope to see members out to the Airshow at St. ThomasAirport on June 20 and 21.
MEMBERS FLYDAYS & bbq:
From 0900-1600hrs...great opportunity to get a backseat ride...what a thrill!
There will be a BBQ lunch available each day. Bring your appetite!
-Sat July 25 --- Members Flyday --- Celebration of 100 Years of Powered Flight in Canada
-Sat Aug 22 --- Members Flyday --- Wings and Wheels Family Fun Day
-Sat Sept 12 --- Members Flyday
MEMBERS MONTHLY MEETINGS: at 1930 hrs.
Hope to see you there: Tues June 16, Tues July 21, Tues Aug 18, Tues Sept 15
Saturday, May 23 --- Members Flyday & Doors Open Oxford
The sun shone all day and we welcomed visitors to our hangars. Several members took backseat rides and many hundreds more (almost 500) toured our hangars, watched demonstrations, enjoyed a BBQ lunch, bought items from Stores, read through our archival materials, watched a slide presentation on CHAA and learned more than they thought was possible about Harvards, Tiger Moths and Yales!
Saturday, June 13 --- Members Flyday
Again the weather cooperated and we had another truly successful flyday. Our day started with the arrival of local Veterans and other Legion members. A bagpiper led them in as they marched on colors. The solemn Legion program was followed by a CHAA Service of Remembrance in which we were honoring Veterans, friends and family members we have lost. Our president, Ray Whittemore, welcomed those in attendance and a Harvard Hawk, Jesse Van Parys, read a poem he has written. This was followed by the reading of the names of those were remembering in this service. A formation of four CHAA Harvards did the missing man flypast in honor of all those we have lost. The piper played Amazing Grace and lead off the Color Party and Veterans. (Jesse’s poems will be listed on our website soon... be watching for this addition) (A separate article will include the names and information listed in our June 13th Service of Remembrance.)
Thank you to all those who helped to make this day a success: the crew who made certain the planes were ready to fly on Saturday, those who came early to help get the Harvards from the hangars and onto the apron, those who cleaned and set up the hangars, those who brought extra tables, those who attended the Service, those who sold Stores merchandise and 50/50 tickets, those who booked people into backseats, gave tours and interesting demonstrations, the crew who instructed members on backseat/parachute etc information, the pilots who flew for CHAA all day , the members who came to see the planes fly and learn more about CHAA and a special thank you to those who stayed to the bitter end to help with all the cleanup and putting the planes to bed.
Sunday, June 14, 2009 – Owen Sound Airport
CHAA pilots, Bill Shepard and Allan Paige flew 2 Harvards up to the Owen SoundAirport for a car show and flyin. Ray Whittemore drove up to help sell CHAA Stores merchandise and to help book backseat rides. Everyone in attendance was excited to see our Harvards and to learn more about CHAA. The weather cooperated as we displayed and demonstrated our Harvards and several new members went for backseat rides.
Saturday, July 25 --- Members Flyday
& Celebration of 100 Years of Powered Flight in Canada--- 0900hrs – 1600hrs
2009 is the 100th Year of Powered Flight in Canada starting with the Flight of the Silver Dart in Baddeck Nova Scotia in 1909. CHAA has posters, DVDs, slide shows on this topic and more. Come for a Harvard backseat ride and learn more about Canada’s aviation history. Plan to stay for lunch, take a tour, watch a demonstration and a video, chat with old friends and make a few new ones.
Note:The first 20 visiting planes to register for the day (on July 25) with the Airport Manager will receive 20 litres of gasoline and lunch vouchers for their crew --- FREE.
Saturday, August 22 --- CHAA’s Wings & Wheels Family Fun Day --- 0900hrs – 1600hrs
The plan for the day includes Harvard backseat rides, classic cars of every description, a BBQ lunch, music, games, CHAA Stores sales, Tours, Ice Cream cart, Fundraising events and more. Plan to be part of the fun! If you’d like more info on bringing your classic automobile, contact Bob Trowell at 519-425-1510. If you are interested in assisting with this event, contact Sandra at
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or 519-634-8360.
Volunteer help is needed: many areas of CHAA are in need of Volunteer assistance. If you have some extra time and interest, contact Sandra at
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or 519-634-8360 today. Together we can continue to fulfill our mandate and have fun preserving Canadian aviation history.
As always, our thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones, recently been ill or had surgery. Please know, we hold you in our hearts now and always.
Until next time, clear skies, safe flights and smooth landings!
Sandra Sparkes, CHAA Member
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