Harvard Happenings

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

BACKSEATS:

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

Sunday 11th November: Toronto and Local - London / Woodstock

All Missions are tentative and weather dependant. Call Leroy today to see if any backseats are open.

CHAA MEMBERS MONTHLY MEETINGS:

NOTE THE MONTHLY MEETING CHANGE: For the next 6 months, meetings will be held on Saturdays at Tillsonburg Airport and will begin at 10AM...next meeting: Saturday, October 20. Stay informed...plan to attend!

In lieu of a guest speaker, on October 20, Pat Hanna will present a slide presentation of shots taken at the recent Gathering of the Mustangs in Ohio.

Mark your calendars: The following meetings will be held on Saturdays from 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs: OCT 20; NOV 17; DEC 15 – SOCIAL TIME; JAN 19; FEB 16 – CHAA’S ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING and MARCH 15

On TUES, APRIL 15 the meetings will return to a start time of 1930 hrs

SAT, OCT 20 – HARVARD HAWK DAY
This day will be for our Harvard Hawk's ages 12 to 18 years of age. Day will start at NOON after the monthly meeting. Hawks MUST pre-register, have a current membership and a signed parental waiver. Cost for ride: $50. Register with either Kip (519-742-7690) or Maureen (519-425-4449)

WED, OCT 24: "No Opportunity Wasted"

According to Bell Express Vu, it looks like the "fear of flying" episode of CBC's "No Opportunity Wasted" (filmed in part at CHAA's facilities) will appear of October 24. Check local listings for time in your area. Background: On Sun, AUG 12, CHAA participated in the taping of a segment of the new CBC television show "NOW --- No Opportunity Wasted" which premiered in October.

CHAA’s segment was part of a show dealing with those challengers who have a fear of flying; they were challenged with a couple of flight experiences before moving on to a backseat ride in a Harvard.

This was an exciting adventure for CHAA, and we will be watching CBC on October 24 to see our Harvards being piloted by Greg Burnard, Tony Donnelly, Greg Tyrell and Dan Cameron.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS:

Marion Bennell This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 519-633-0053

Very quiet for membership since last Harvard happenings.
If you get the ROAR by email and were unable to open the September issue, please contact me and I will send you one by regular post.
If you have a change of address (either e-mail and/or postal) please notify me ASAP as Membership keeps the list updated to send to Board Members and Committees.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: It is RENEWAL time again and the Renewal Form is in the September ROAR. Several members have already renewed for 2008 and renewal stickers will be sent with their ROAR.

KEEPING IN TOUCH: As always, our thoughts are with those who have recently been ill, had surgery or have lost loved ones. We hold you in our hearts and wish you better days ahead. FYI: On behalf of CHAA, cards are sent to thank our guest speakers and to CHAA members/their families who are ill or have lost loved ones (or are celebrating a special birthday). If you know of someone CHAA should be remembering, please do not hesitate to let Sandra know and a card will be sent ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Best Wishes go out to CHAA members Walt Erie and Maureen Merlo who were married on September 17, 2007. Congratulations!

ADMIN ROOM BOOKINGS: should be done through Roy Venn ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) - 519-842-3813

SAT, OCT 14 - Air Cadets from 530 SQN Waterloo - Report from Kip Davis

Pleased to report twelve Air Cadets from 530 SQN Waterloo were given introductory Harvard flights Sunday Oct 14th. The weather was ideal for this time of year. These DND approved flights are a first for CHAA. The Cadets spent part of their time with Charley Fox who discussed the BCATP program and combat flying in Europe.

Volunteers from CHAA were Greg Burnard, Roger Harris, Pilots with Brandon Zimmerman running the Link and Mike Merlo and Heather McMillan as ramp crew. Thanks to everyone!

Each Cadet received one half hour of Link time and were given demos on the cut-a-way 1340 Radial Engine and the Mk 2 electrical control panel.

Each Cadet received a Harvard Lapel pin as a memento. We are certain this activity (run by CHAA and the 530 Sponsoring Committee) will give these Cadets bragging rights at school for many weeks.

SAT, SEPT 15 – September Evening at the Hangar

Over 70 people enjoyed the evening...it was huge success! Rick Haines of Tillsonburg catered the hot buffet and the musical talents of "YouseTreeGize" kept our toes tapping throughout the evening. Sincere thank you to Eva Hillsdon and Marg Hollister for organizing this social opportunity as well as all those members who helped to prepare the hangar for the event and cleaned up the tables and chairs so we could put the Harvards back into the hangar and call it a night. Great Time!

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

Sandra Sparkes, CHAA Member