HARVARD HAPPENINGS

September 2006     

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

CHAA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Ray Whittemore

Vice-President: Bill Shepard

Secretary: Aaron Happl

Treasurer: Ray Whittemore (until replaced in near future)

Additional Directors: (in alphabetical order)

Greg Burnard

Johnny Curran

Pat Hanna

Roger Harris

Ray Healey

Bob Hewitt

Walt Irie

Bill Ritchie

Board Members, thank you for your work on our behalf and for your dedication to our mandate.

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CHAA 2006 FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Sept 16    Parry Sound, ON    Fly-In  1 a/c

http://www.parrysoundairport.com/

Sept  17  Toronto Veterans Memorial Flypast over University Avenue at approx. 2:00pm. 4 a/c

http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2006/08/17/c6394.html?lmatch=&lang=_e.html

Sept 22  London, ON  Dutch-Canadian Memorial Dedication for 11:00am   4 a/c

http://www.veteransmemorial.ca/memorial.html

Sept 22-24  Sarnia, ON            Sarnia Airfest           1 a/c

http://www.sarniaairfest.com/

Oct 7     Simcoe, ON     Warriors Day Parade         Flypast          4 a/c
Nov 5    Waterloo, ON  Unveiling of Canadian Veterans Memorial      Flypast          4 a/c

http://www.canadianveteransmemorial.com/index.htm

Nov 11     t.b.a.

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BOOKING BACKSEAT RIDES:

Contact: Leroy Gilmore This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or (519) 895-2717

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Sept 16    A CHAA Social Evening at Hangar 1

Over 60 tickets have been sold for this event. Members and their guests will come together to enjoy a “September Evening at the Hangar” which will include a social time (5pm), a hot buffet catered by Rick Haines of Tillsonburg (6pm), the harmonization of the Sweet Adelines and music by a local blues and pop band called “Youse Three Guys” who will be joined by a Jazzman, Ruby.  Many thanks to the pilots for stepping up to pay for the evening’s entertainment; our dancing shoes are polished!

NEXT CHAA MEETING: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 1930hrs

Stay informed...plan to attend! Remember to bring along a non-perishable item for the local food bank.

SPEEDY RECOVERY: Best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery go out to all CHAA members who are recovering from surgeries and illnesses. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Warm birthday wishes are sent to Norm Beckham, Ray Bennell, Wally Meadows and all other CHAA members whose birthdays are taking place.

HARVARD HAWKS: Kip Davis This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

What: a youth program for 12 to 17 year olds

When: on Sept 30, October 14 and 21 from 10 am until 2 pm

Where: at the Tillsonburg Airport

Why: This is a great opportunity for Aviation minded students The program will include aviation subjects such as theory of flight, restoration demonstrations, History of the British Commonwealth Air Training Program as well as Harvard Systems demonstrations, hands on operation of our LINK trainer and a flight in a Harvard Aircraft.

COST: $65

RSVP: Maureen Merlo at 519 425 4449 or Kip Davis 519 742 7690

Note: Class size is limited. This is an exceptional opportunity. Call today.

      MEMBERSHIP NEWS: Marion Bennell This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sent Sept 6: It has been a very quiet month.  Again the Members' Fly Day was washed out...so disappointing for those holding gift certificates and wanting backseat rides.  On Tuesday, September 5, CHAA had visitors at the hangar from Seattle, Washington, who were touring in the area and came to see an old friend....Bessy.  They were given a tour of our facility and left with our new brochures and memories of seeing Bessy.

Sent Sept 11: RE:  DOORS OPEN OXFORD
28 Harvard rides; 3 Tiger Moth rides; 14 new general members; 1 new Harvard Hawk
Sincere thanks to all the pilots, ground crew, tour guides and any one who helped in any way on September 9 and 10. I have been receiving e-mails all day (September 11) from thrilled first time riders. Their kind words and great smiles when they land all add to the pleasure that all of us at CHAA appreciate as we strive to meet our mandate.

STORES NEWS: Wayne Wilkins This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

CHAA is now able to accept VISA, MasterCard and AMEX directly.  Many thanks to CHAA member Ray Whittemore for the many years of allowing us to process our credit card needs through KW Surplus.

CHAA UPDATES: Roy Venn This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Congratulations to the membership for a job well done at Doors Open Oxford on 9 & 10 September. If you are playing the numbers game, this is for you: 730 in Attendance; 28 Harvard Backseat Rides; 3 Tiger Moth Front seat rides; $750 in Merchandise Sales.
All the work which has been done on the "Link" certainly paid off. The room was packed most of the weekend and some people just didn't want to leave the training room, returning again and again.
From all the people I spoke to, there were nothing but positive comments; absolutely no hint of complaint or dissatisfaction. Great job, and thank you all. I don't intend to name names because I am sure to miss someone. We even had one of the new members step up to the plate and make coffee. You never know what is going to happen.
One of the main things we did learn was that we are NOT known, even in our own county. If there is anyone out there who would like to become involved in marketing and public relations for the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association" please let someone know.
Yale:  The latest "chat" with the AME revealed some paperwork that needed to be checked out before it was shipped to Transport Canada. It is hoped that it will be completed shortly and then the whole package can be sent.

CHAA DIVE RECOVERY TEAM WEBSITE: www.chaa-recovery.ca

      The new version of the CHAA Recovery Team website is now up and running. Check it out!

BINGO: This important aspect of CHAA’s yearly fundraising is held monthly in London ON. The next dates are: Monday October 23/06, Sunday November 19/06, Friday December 8/06, Sunday January 28/07, Saturday February 17/07 and Sunday March 11/07.  If you are able to help, contact Bill Scott at

519-474-1731 for times and further info.

AIRSHOW PHOTOGRAPHY: Eric Dumigan www.airic.ca

To view Eric’s photos of CHAA’s own Pete Spence, Dave Hewitt and Kent Beckham (the Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team) perform on August 30/06 at Brantford, ON go to:

http://www.airic.ca/html/chaa_brantford.html

On Labor Day Weekend, the Team did their unique magic for the crowd at the Canadian International Airshow in Toronto.  As well, Dave Hewitt flew the Heritage Flight with an F-18.  To see photos of these flights go to:

http://www.airic.ca/html/cias_mon.html

Eric is a CHAA member and openly shares his photography with us.  For these photos and more, visit the menu on his home page www.airic.ca ...you’ll be amazed.  Thank you, Eric.

FINAL NOTE: Thank you to the ground crew, the pilots, restoration and all the other volunteers who make it possible for CHAA to fulfill its mandate, and thank you to their families for understanding the number of hours they give to CHAA.

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

Sandra Sparkes, CHAA Member