HARVARD HAPPENINGS

February 2006      34th Edition

Mailing Address: CHAA P.O. Box 175, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4H5

Next CHAA Meeting: Saturday, February 18, 2006: 10:00 AM- Noon :Annual Business Meeting

2006 Calendar Fundraiser: Thank you to those who have supported this fundraiser to date by buying and/or selling our calendars. Still have calendars left for sale. See CHAA website (under Merchandise) for complete details on how to obtain your copy and note price change. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

2006 CHAA Dates:

-Presently: UFZ “Bessie”: Kent Beckham has flown her as far as Thunder Bay and she is receiving a warm reception there as this is where she was built.

-Saturday, February 18: 10:00 AM- Noon: Annual Business Meeting

CHAA members are urged to attend as the financial plan for the upcoming year will be outlined. Election for Board members will be held if necessary.

-Monthly: Bingos: For more info on how you can help with this important aspect of CHAA’s fundraising, contact Bill Shepard This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and for upcoming bingo dates visit the Dive Team site www.chaa-recovery.ca

-Wednesday, March 1: 2006 --Membership is past due

Renewal Form is available in December copy of the ROAR and on CHAA’s website (under Membership). If your renewal is received by March 1, your name will remain on the membership list; if not it will be removed.  If unsure where you stand, contact Marion: (519)633-0053 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

-Saturdays, March 11 & 18: 9:00 AM- 2006 Service Crew School

This course (to be held in Hangar One and Ops Bldg) is for any members interested in qualifying to service the Harvards and for the re-qualifying of current service crew members. If interested in attending contact Al Speirs (Service Crew Chief) ASAP 519 537 5808 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

-Saturday, March 18--10am to Noon: Members Monthly Meeting- Guest Speaker George Johnston, Halifax Crew, Caterpillar Club, POW (Fascinating info on the Caterpillar Club at http://www.merkki.com/caterpillarclub.htm)

-March 18&19 and 25&26: 9:00 AM -4:30 PM- Harvard Ground School

For further info, contact Chief Pilot, Tony Donnelly This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

-Saturday, April 1: TigerMoth Ground School--Further details to follow

-Saturday, April 1: The date CanAg has set as a target date to have Transport Canada start work on the Certificate of Airworthiness for the Yale

-Tuesday, April 4--7:30pm: CHAA will host the monthly meeting of the London-St Thomas branch of RAA.  Evening will consist of a short meeting, tour of CHAA’s facility and coffee. Visitors are welcome.

-Tuesday, April 18--7:30pm: CHAA Member’s Meeting

-Saturday, April 29--5pm: Annual Banquet and Fundraiser

CHAA’s Twenty-First Birthday!

This is the evening in which CHAA members gather to socialize and celebrate its organization’s many accomplishments. While we have this captive audience, we also use the evening to raise much-needed funds for CHAA. 

Where: Legion, Woodstock, Ontario

When:  starting at 5:00 PM with Dinner commencing at 6:00 PM

Tickets: $25.00 per person (guests are welcome) 200 tickets available, at CHAA’s Members’ Meeting and/or by contacting Ila (519) 537-2257 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Awards: Among other awards, 20 year pins will be presented to members who joined in 1986 and have maintained their membership and those who joined in 1995 and maintained their membership will receive 10 year pins.

Slide Show Presentation: In the last few years, it has become an annual event to begin the evening by showing shots of CHAA members and events.  Last year, we also had copies for purchase.  Your help is needed and encouraged to create this slide presentation. CHAA member Eric Dumigan has agreed to prepare the show again this year and needs your pictures to make that happen. ASAP, email your pictures in jpeg format to Eric.... This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with note saying they are for inclusion in the April 29^th presentation.

Donations: Items for the auctions or cash donations? Contacts:

Sandra Sparkes   (519) 634-8360   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bill Shepard   (519) 421-7399   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marg Hollister   (519) 842-9567    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pat Hanna    (519) 658-5464    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Until next time, clear skies, safe flights and smooth landings!