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404 KITCHENER-WATERLOO WING R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive Waterloo N2L 4C5 519-884-1272 www.404wing.

1 404 KITCHENER-WATERLOO WING R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive Waterloo N2L 4C WE PROUDLY PERPETUATE THE GLORIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE June/July/August 2018 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Doug Arnold THIS ISSUE PRESIDENT S MESSAGE 1 GENERAL MEETING 1 PADRE S CORNER 2 LAST POST 2 LADIES AUXILIARY 3 AIR CADETS 3 RCAFA NEWS 3 MEMBERSHIP 4 JUST US JAMMIN 4 SIT AND BE FIT 4 ENTERTAINMENT 4 REGALIA 4 FRIDAY LUNCHES 5 BAR HOURS 5 BID EUCHRE 5 EUCHRE 5 ANNUAL PICNIC 6 SUMMER FEAST 6 GAMES DAY 6 LADIES AUX BBQ 6 FRIDAY FLICKS 7 MAYOR S DINNER 7 SPORTS 8 PARADE NOTICES 8 EXEC S PHONE LIST 9 JUNE CALENDAR 10 JULY CALENDAR 11 AUGUST CALENDAR 12 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. Well our weather has greatly improved and the patio is now open for the summer. On Saturdays along with the games there will barbeque food available at a very reasonable price so I hope everyone will come to the Wing; bring your friends and enjoy the patio. The Wing also has two regulation-sized horse shoe pits beside the patio, and if anyone would like to play please come and use the pits, and best of all there is no charge for this and your friends are also welcome. There will be no regular Friday lunches during the summer, however there will be a barbeque lunch once a month on a specified Friday, and we hope our regular Friday lunch people, and 404 Wing Members will support this. On July 15th the Annual Veterans Picnic will be held at the Wing from 1:00pm 6:00pm, the host club this year is Branch #50 RCL. This is a great day of fun, games and fellowship, everyone is welcome, tickets are $5.00 each. This is the 10th Anniversary Year of our annual Mayor Dinner and Silent Auction. I encourage our members to come out GENERAL MEETING NOTICE and support this important celebration of veterans and fund raising event for the Wing and for Air Cadets. There is currently a committee reviewing and revising the 404 Wing by-laws and these revised by-laws will be presented to the Wing Membership this fall for input and hopefully approval. There is also a Long Range Planning Committee assessing the Wings future and at the appropriate time this committee will report to the membership on their findings and their recommendations. However this will not be until after we know for certain what the city s plans are for the building. It gives me great pleasure to announce that Carol Totzke has been selected, Member of the Year. Carol has been for several years, and still is a hard working member of the 404 Wing and is very deserving of this recognition. Congratulations Carol and thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the Wing. Pleases consult your calendars in this edition of the Wing Ding for upcoming events over the next three months. I want to wish everyone a very relaxing and enjoyable summer, and I look forward to seeing you at the Wing Per Ardua Ad Astra Upcoming meeting dates June 7th ~ September 6th Meet & Greet 5:00 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm Meeting starts at 7:00 pm Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month. All members welcome. Please order your dinner ticket on the Tuesday prior to the meeting

Page 2 Regular Features The Wing Ding Jun/Jul/Aug. 2018 PADRE S CORNER Dr. Bruce Sweet Hello to all and summer greetings. Here is a summer poem of life and hope and nature.

And a mantle, too, of the skies soft blue, And a belt where the rivers run.

I envy the farmer s boy Who sings as he follows the plow; While the shining green of the young blades lean To the breezes that cool his brow.

He sings of the joys of life, Of the pleasures of work and rest, From an o erfull heart, without aim or art; T is a song of the merriest.

Oh, poor were the worth of the world If never a song were heard, If the sting of grief had no relief, And never a heart were stirred.

2 Page 2 Regular Features The Wing Ding Jun/Jul/Aug PADRE S CORNER Dr. Bruce Sweet Hello to all and summer greetings. Here is a summer poem of life and hope and nature. So, enjoy and be well. In Summer Oh, summer has clothed the earth In a cloak from the loom of the sun! And a mantle, too, of the skies soft blue, And a belt where the rivers run. And now for the kiss of the wind, And the touch of the air s soft hands, With the rest from strife and the heat of life, With the freedom of lakes and lands. I envy the farmer s boy Who sings as he follows the plow; While the shining green of the young blades lean To the breezes that cool his brow. He sings to the dewy morn, No thought of another s ear; But the song he sings is a chant for kings And the whole wide world to hear. He sings of the joys of life, Of the pleasures of work and rest, From an o erfull heart, without aim or art; T is a song of the merriest. O ye who toil in the town, And ye who moil in the mart, Hear the artless song, and your faith made strong Shall renew your joy of heart. Oh, poor were the worth of the world If never a song were heard, If the sting of grief had no relief, And never a heart were stirred. So, long as the streams run down, And as long as the robins trill, Let us taunt old Care with a merry air, And sing in the face of ill. Paul Laurence Dunbar, LAST POST Lucille Vlasic passed away on May 3, 2018 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerry Vlasic. Lucille was a founding member of the 404 Wing Ladies Auxiliary (est. 1958) and a willing volunteer for many years. Family and friends shared remembrances on May 22nd at Henry Walser funeral home. She will be missed. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them.

3 The Wing Ding Jun/Jul/Aug LADIES AUXILIARY Hi Ladies. The Ladies Auxiliary barbeque will be held on June 20th. This year our BBQ will only be open to members of the 404 Wing, spouses and their friends. This event had become too large for the ladies to manage. Friday lunches are over for the summer, but will start again on Sept 21st. The 530 Air Cadets annual inspection will be held May 27th from 1:00 pm 3:00 pm. It will AIR CADETS The 2018 campaign to support Air Cadets is underway. Our 404 K-W Wing supports 530 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron to make a difference in the lives of young people. Known as 530 Havoc Squadron, they have a membership of over 80 cadets. They held their annual inspection and parade on May 27th at Waterloo Square. The Air Cadet program seeks to encourage and enhance the development of well-adjusted, RCAFA NEWS Ontario Group, RCAFA, held their convention and Annual General Meeting in Sarnia over the May long week-end. There was good representation from the remaining Wings in Ontario. The host club from Sarnia did an excellent job of coordinating, as always. Mr. Stephen MacDonnell, National President, RCAFA. And Chairman of the National Executive Council has sent notice as required by the Constitution and By-Laws, that the Regular Features be held at Waterloo Square this year. We hope to see a good group attend from the 404 Wing. I am pleased to see that we have a good slate of officers for the coming year, starting in September. Way to go ladies! This is my last Wing Ding write-up as President. I would like to thank everyone for your support these last two years. This was quite an undertaking as every year we get older. At this time, I would also like to thank the Auxiliary for the lovely civic minded youth in undertaking leadership roles in a great Canada and a better world. The Air Cadet League of Canada s mission is to promote Canadian youth to develop an interest in aviation and aerospace and to provide opportunities to engage in enriching program elements such as physical education, music and public speaking. Since 1941, the Air Cadet League of Canada has supported the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, both financially and through the efforts of our dedicated volunteers, to ensure 2nd Biennial General Meeting of the RCAF Association will be held in Calgary, Alberta, 12 to 14 October 2018, with convention headquarters located at the Hotel Arts. This is an election year; nine elected directorships need to be filled by election. By-laws, resolutions, awards and other administrative functions will be discussed at the business sessions. Further details available at the National website, rcafassociation.ca. Any Regular Page 3 President, Bev Rylott plant sent to me as I recovered from the flu. It really brought some sunshine to me. LADIES AUXILIARY BBQ Wednesday June 20 th 5:00 pm Burgers, sausages, salads and desserts Members & friends - Tickets at bar $10 that Canada s finest youth program continues to flourish. Air Cadets are a Registered Canadian Charitable Organization. If you wish to make a donation locally or nationally contact a member of the 404 Wing Executive Council for information. If you were an Air Cadet, you can join their alumni. Details on the website at aircadetleague.com/join-us/air-cadetalumni/ member of the RCAF Association interested in serving on the RCAF Association Board of Directors (National Executive Council) may nominate themselves Airforce Magazine is being archived in the national database listing major feature stories by keyword, author, title and subject, among other things. It is accessible at this link rcafassociation.ca/the-magazine/searchmagazine-articles/.

Page 4 Regular Features The Wing Ding Jun/Jul/Aug. 2018 MEMERSHIP Donna Kuehl, IPP WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT Our current membership year ends on June 30th.

SIT & BE FIT 2018 Sit & Be Fit 2018 The sessions led by an awesome instructor, Diane, are over for this season. However, regular classes, of 6 12 weeks are held in Fall, Winter and Spring.

4 Page 4 Regular Features The Wing Ding Jun/Jul/Aug MEMERSHIP Donna Kuehl, IPP WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT Our current membership year ends on June 30th. Invoices for the annual dues were ed or sent by regular mail in May. Please renew your membership and submit your dues prior to June 30th. Your continuing support is important. Thanks. SIT & BE FIT 2018 Sit & Be Fit 2018 The sessions led by an awesome instructor, Diane, are over for this season. However, regular classes, of 6 12 weeks are held in Fall, Winter and Spring. Details for next Fall will be in the September issue. Happy summer everyone! Here s the spring Sit & Be Fit class. Many thanks to Chris Barker and instructor Diane for making this program such a success. ENTERTAINMENT Nancy Ellis Every Saturday is Games Day. Some special events include the annual Veterans picnic on Sunday, July 15th and a Summer Feast on Saturday, August 18th. Saturday afternoons there s a BBQ on the patio. Check out the sports activities elsewhere in the newsletter. Or just come and enjoy our breezy summer patio and air conditioned lounge. Happy summer. See you at the Wing. REGALIA Larry Allenson There is a limited quantity of Golf shirts and Sleeveless fleece vests still available for those of you who would like one. I bought all of National's remaining inventory, so now is the time to buy. Contact Larry at the Wing or

Monday 1-4:30 pm Tuesday Wednesday 6-10 pm Thursday 1-4:30 pm Friday

Larry Allenson Friday Lunches 11:30 to 1:00 pm.

the Desslers THE SPRING WIND UP FOR TUESDAY EUCHRE WAS MAY 15TH WITH A

5 The Wing Ding Jun/Jul/Aug Regular Features Page 5 FRIDAY LUNCHES Ladies Auxiliary BAR HOURS Monday 1-4:30 pm Tuesday Wednesday 6-10 pm Thursday 1-4:30 pm Friday 11:30-1:00 Friday 5-10 pm Saturday 2-6(+) pm Except for statutory holidays Larry Allenson Friday Lunches 11:30 to 1:00 pm. We re happy to see and serve you Choice of soups and sandwiches EUCHRE by the Desslers THE SPRING WIND UP FOR TUESDAY EUCHRE WAS MAY 15TH WITH A POTLUCK MEAL AT 6:00 P.M. THIS IS A FUN, PROGRESSIVE GAME WHERE YOU CAN MEET NEW PEOPLE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. THE START-UP DATE FOR SEPTEMBER IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH AT 6:45P.M.

Page 6 Happenings The Wing Ding Jun/Jul/Aug.

Sunday, July 15 th 1-6 pm Fun day of food, games, BBQ, door

4:30-5:00 pm Come out for an afternoon of food, fun &

advance $5 at gate Tickets at the bar 404 K-W Wing ~

6 Page 6 Happenings The Wing Ding Jun/Jul/Aug HAPPENINGS THIS SUMMER Donna Kuehl, IPP Annual Picnic Sunday, July 15 th 1-6 pm Fun day of food, games, BBQ, door prizes & good music 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo 404 K-W Wing, R.C.A.F. A. Summer Feast $15 Saturday, August 18 th Supper served about 4:30-5:00 pm Come out for an afternoon of food, fun & summer sunshine Tickets will be available at the bar $4 in advance $5 at gate Tickets at the bar 404 K-W Wing ~ Airforce Association ~ 510 Dutton Dr., Waterloo PATIO Saturday Afternoons this summer 404 K-W Wing, R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Dr., Waterloo

the contributions of local veterans Friday, September 14, 2018 5:30

Dinner Master of Ceremonies: Mayor, Dave Jaworsky, City of Waterloo

Local Health Integration Network Location: 404 K-W Wing, R.C.A.

, Waterloo Tickets: $50 Information: 519-884-1276 airmail@404wing.

7 Events The Wing Ding Jun/Jul/Aug Page 7 MAYOR S DINNER 10 th Annual MAYOR s DINNER Celebrating the contributions of local veterans Friday, September 14, :30 pm Cocktails & Silent Auction 6:30 pm Opening Ceremony 7:00 pm Dinner Master of Ceremonies: Mayor, Dave Jaworsky, City of Waterloo Honoured Guest Speaker: Bruce Lauckner, CEO, Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network Location: 404 K-W Wing, R.C.A.F.A., 510 Dutton Dr., Waterloo Tickets: $50 Information: airmail@404wing.ca Please purchase by August 15, Cash or cheque only. All proceeds go to support the continued operation of the 404 K-W Wing and the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.

8 Page 8 Happenings The Wing Ding Jun/Jul/Aug SPORTS Games Day on Saturdays by WEC Lots of activities available every Saturday euchre, sequence and other cards games, crokinole, billiards, horses and horseshoe pits. Come out on your own or organize a group of friends. Or just sit out in the patio this summer and enjoy the ambience. Bocce Ball by Wilf & Dorothy Dipple Played on Thursday afternoons at 1:30 pm (in good weather only), this fun outdoor game has already started for the season. Come and join the fun. It s free. Thursday Bocce Ball 1:30 pm (in good weather only) A fun outdoor game Meet & make friends Bid Euchre by Bruce (Mondays) & Kathy (Thursdays) Want to play a fun game of cards every week or just occasionally? Every Monday and Thursday afternoon from 1-4 pm you can enjoy a game of this fast-growing sedentary sport. Horseshoes by Hal Werner The pits are ready and waiting for you. Saturday afternoons would be a good time to find a few like-minder players for a bit of arm exercise under the summer sun. Billiards by Larry Allenson The Wing s fantastic antique billiards table is a hidden treasurer. Queue up at the bar to get your rack of balls and check it out. Tuesday Night Euchre by Kathryn Aberle The spring wind up for Tuesday Euchre is May 15th with a potluck meal at 6:00 p.m. This is a fun, progressive game where you can meet new people and have a good time. The start-up date for September is Tuesday, September 11th at 6:45p.m. Shuffleboard by Harvey & Joan Fry Group shuffleboard has ended for the season, but you could set up a game whenever you come to the Wing. Just asked the bar staff for help. PARADE NOTICES Peace lies in the hearts and minds of all people. Sept 16th at 2:00 p.m. ~ Battle of Britain Parade & Service at Waterloo Cenotaph. Aug 9th Peacekeepers Parade at Veterans Green, Waterloo. Further details will be posted at the Wing.

9 The Wing Ding Jun/Jul/Aug EXECUTIVES & MEMBERSHIP Page 9 EXECUTIVE OFFICE 404 WING EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DIRECTORS President Douglas Arnold Director (R) Howard Dessler st Vice President Larry Allenson Director (R) Adrian Vath nd Vice President Ronald Beaudreau Director (R) Bob Drummond IMM. P.P. Donna Kuehl Treasurer Ernie Dyck Secretary Nancy Ellis Appointed Chairpersons and Committees (Call 519 area code unless otherwise stated) Air Cadets (P) Ron Beaudreau cell Poppy Fund Rep (P) Ron Beaudreau Bar Officer (P) Larry Allenson Public Relation (P) Donna Kuehl Dinner Meetings (1) Ron Beaudreau Regalia (1) Wilf Dippel Entertainment (P) Nancy Ellis Sgt-At-Arms (P) Larry Allenson Events Booking (P) Donna Kuehl Sports (P) Hal Werner Historian (1) Vic Snowden Visiting (1) Howard Dessler House (2) Larry Allenson Veterans Council (P) Sid Kenmir Membership Committee (M) Donna Kuehl Western Region RVP (P) Rene McKinnon through President Ontario Group President (P) John Hooper through President Wing Ding (Editor) (P) Donna Kuehl Padre Dr. Bruce Sweet Wing Ding (Ass t Editor) (E) Kitty Tsang Parade Co-ordinator (P) Ron Beaudreau Wing Ding (Producer) (E) Trish Walker 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 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS LADIES AUXILIARY EXECUTIVE President Bev Rylott Secretary Anne Mulhall Vice President Donna Kuehl Treasurer Barbara Cooper Past President Carol Totzke DIRECTORS Dinner Meetings (Wing) Brenda Bennett Phoning Jean Ross L.A. Meetings (kitchen) Gretta Fletcher Phoning Jean Jarosz Liaison Bev Rylott Publicity Pat Snowden Membership Dorothy Dippel Sick & Visiting Anna May Trapp

10 404 K-W Wing, R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo June 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 7:30 Singles Selective pm Optimist Exec 12-4 pm Newcomers Private Annual General Mtg 6 pm Dinner 7:00 Mtg 5-10 pm Lounge Gilvan Girls pub nite :00 Singles Selective (dance big hall) pm SABLE 10 am WEC 5 pm Aux. BBQ JULY I st 2 4 pm Old Salts 6 pm Optimist Dinner 10-2 PRIVATE 2:00-5:30+ pm Lounge Check the bulletin board at the Wing for announcements about a surprise Friday Lunch date in June.

404 K-W Wing, R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo 519-884-1272 airmail@404wing.

11 404 K-W Wing, R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo July 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY PRIVATE 2:00 8:00 pm 7:30 Singles Selective PRIVATE 2:00 4:00 pm 7 pm Optimist Exec K-W VETERANS PICNIC 1:00 6:00 pm 6:00 Singles Selective (dance big hall) Check the bulletin board at the Wing about a Friday Lunch date in July.

12 404 K-W Wing, R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo August 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Check the bulletin board at the Wing about a Friday Lunch date in August. 7:30 Singles Selective Peace Keeper s Parade :30 SABLE 7:30 Poppy Fund Mtg. 7 pm Optimist Exec 6:00 Singles Selective (dance big hall) pm Old Salts 2:30-4:00 Games Day 4:30-8:30 PRIVATE 5 pm Summer BBQ

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

404 KITCHENER-WATERLOO WING R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive Waterloo 519-884-1272 March 2014 WE PROUDLY PERPETUATE THE GLORIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE THIS ISSUE PRESIDENT S MESSAGE 1 GENERAL