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Our first March event was a GM at the RCAF Mess on Gloucester Street. This was an evening event and our first visit there for some time. Numbers were modest but I believe those who were there enjoyed the change of venue and felt comfortable with the Air Force ambiance. We are having a second meeting on May 6th and I would encourage members to join the attendees for an enjoyable evening in comfortable surroundings.

Near the end of March we all had events to enjoy. On the 28th we attended the Anniversary of Flight and the 85th Anniversary of the RCAF banquet at 632 Legion in Orleans. As I mentioned last month we had the pleasure of the company of our Ontario Group President Sam Newman and his wife Cathy at the dinner and so many of you had an opportunity to welcome them to 410 Ottawa. On Sunday the 29th we had a Brunch at the Chimo Hotel and a chance to hear and talk to Sam about Association news. On 1st of April we had our GM and lunch at 638 Legion in Kanata.

On 3May we will be participating in the Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony at the National War memorial. On May the 6th is the Wing GM mentioned above and at that meeting our new Wing Executive will be sworn in. During the weekend of May 15th to 18th is the Ontario Group AGM at Sarnia which I and maybe one other will attend.

Our Annual BBQ will be held at Orleans Legion on Jun 3rd. I have invited our new Air Force Liaison Officer, Major Dave Sullivan from the Office of the Chief of the Air Staff to attend and be introduced. In addition we will be presenting Association year pins to many of you including a 60 year pin to Mildred Spinney- Irwin, one of our Charter members.
We wish you all a pleasant summer.

Earl Sinnett, President

Scenes from the Dinner/Dance held March 28th to commemerate the 85th Anniversary of the RCAF and the 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight in Canada

The Head Table with Earl Sinnett (2nd from left), Mrs. Newman (centre) and Sam Newman (4th from left) Jack	Jack Nichols with Knights of the Round Table
	Jack Donnelly and his wife Jeanne
Peter Krayer discusses things with General	Sam Sayle and Kay Paradis
Bruce Beatty and Kem Hur look over a ceremonial sword	Joe Pusiak , Ken Johnson  and Jack Nichols

Membership Chairman Fred McAleer Reports:
135 Regular
4 Life
31 Associates (25 Joint)
170 Total Membership

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LONG SERVICE PINS, 2008 – 09
June 3rd, 17:30PM at the Orleans Legion. Last regular meeting of the season, BBQ, and presentation of Long Service pins to the following members:

Please call Fred McAleer at 613-723-1055 to confirm your presence at the above presentation.

It has been suggested that we should hold, at least some meetings, in a more
“AirForce” locale. Also some members have problems attending meetings in
the East or in the West or in the daytime. Holding a meeting downtown in the
evening as well as noon hour meetings in the East and in the West will allow all
members to attend some meetings.

Consequently, the May meeting will take place on Wednesday, 06 May
2009 at the RCAF Officer’s Mess 158 Gloucester St. where we used to meet.
This is between Bank and O’Connor, one block south of Laurier.

The meeting will be at 7pm. There will be NO meal, repeat NO meal with the
meeting, but there may be coffee and donuts or something similiar. Parking is
available on local streets or in the Pay&Display lot just east of the Mess.
The Pay&Display lot WILL repeat WILL charge $3.00.

It is hoped that this will encourage more members to attend.

May

May 6: Regular Meeting, 7:00PM, Air Force Officer’s Mess, Gloucester Street
May 20: Executive Meeting, 11:30AM, Bells Corners Legion

June

June 3: Last regular meeting of the season, BBQ, 5:30 PM, Orleans Legion
June 17: Executive Meeting, 11:30AM, Bells Corners Legion

And remember!
TGIF at Uncle Louis’ Restaurant Every Friday, 5:00 PM