NEWSLETTER
November 2019
THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
"Remember those who are no longer with us, don't forget those who are still here."
MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Hello Ladies,
These are the result of the survey is in. Reunion 15 will take place in Winnipeg, MB. Specific details will be released as arraingements are made. The Executive would like to hear from those who offered to help out at Reunion 15 and from anyone else who would like to be a part of the Winnipeg committee. Please contact us here.
Veteran's Service Card:
All CAF Veterans may now apply. Click on the link below to find out how to apply.
Polos and Vests:
As interest in the polo shirts and vests has waned, this will be our last request to get orders. Right now we have two polos and four vests on the waitlist. We will put the last order in this spring, if we have enough interest. If you are putting in an order the sizes available are: Woman's and Men's: small; medium; large; XL; 2XL; 3XL. If there is enough interest to fill an order for 12 of either we will put in another order. If your own group would like to place an order for a minimum of twelve polos or twelve vests, that can be sent directly to your group please let us know. Click here to contact us.
STAMP COLLECTING:
When you receive cards or letters from your friends and family, keep envelope with the stamp on it. When you get a chance read how to prepare the stamp below. When you have removed the corner of the envelope with the stamp attached, keep all of your stamps in a spare envelope until you have time to send them to Flo.
If you have any questions, please phone me at 403-475-6738 or e-mail flobobreid@shaw.ca.
To see details about the preparation of the stamps, click here.
We donate these stamps to Oxfam Canada. To find out more about Oxfam click here.
WOMEN IN THE NEWS:
If you or someone you know were published in a local newspaper and you would like to share it with the other members of the organization, please send it to us at newsletter@rcafairwomen.ca
YOUR STORIES:
We received some very positive comments from the story that Jane allowed us to publish in the October 2019 newsletter. Thank you Jane.
Your stories spark memories of days gone by. We often get requests from members seeking contact with other members after stories have been published. Please, let us publish your experience. Reply to us here.
COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Ruth writes:
Wonderful letter written by Jane in October 2019 Newsletter. She tells it all-----from the time she signed up until her retirement. Thank you Jane. Ruth from Alberta
Dorothy writes:
Although I don't remember Jane at 11 Supply Depot in Calgary, we were there at the same time and I have a number of photos that I took at the base. One of them t is actually of the baseball team and the only one whose name I recall is Fran Leach. If Jane would like these pictures, please have her get in touch via her email and I will send them back as attachments. Dorothy from Nova Scotia
Evelyn writes:
Very interesting letter this month from Jane McCarty. I was at several of the bases that she mentioned, and I was on course 119. So our paths may have crossed. Would you have an email address for her, I would like to contact her. Evelyn from Ontario
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UPCOMING LOCAL LUNCHEONS EVENTS FOR MEMBERS:
Click here to let us know if you want to invite airwomen to your local luncheon/meeting/event. If you haven't seen it before check out our calendar.
LUNCHEONS - If you are visiting or new in the area don't forget to let the luncheon organizers know if you are planning to attend. Often they must reserve for a specific number of diners:
Dartmouth/Halifax, NS
The Halifax/Dartmouth Ex-Airwomen's group gets together on the last Wednesday of each month. Our next luncheon will take place on November 27 at 1:oo p.m. We refer to this as our Christmas Luncheon. This will be our last luncheon until March or April, weather permitting. The venue for this luncheon is not exactly what we had anticipated, however, we will still celebrate as our Christmas Luncheon and we will have several surprises! Meet us at the Swiss Chalet - private room, 358 Lacewood Drive, Halifax. If you are interested in coming to our monthly luncheons or would like more information, please contact Dot Kern via email: dorothyk5944@gmail.com
Kingston/Greenwood, NS
The Kingston/Greenwood RCAF Airwomen's group will meet on Wednesday, November 13 at the Big Scoop, Hwy 1, Wilmot, NS at 12 noon. We change locations each time as we like to support the various businesses in this small community. Our Christmas Luncheon will be held at the Kingston Legion on December 11 this year. We welcome newcomers. If you would like to join us please contact Pauline at hughpd.ryan@ns.sympatico.ca.
Calgary, AB
The Calgary Airwomen's group meet every second Wednesday of the month from September through to June at 264 Legion located at 1918 Kensington Road NW. The next luncheon is on November 13 at 11 a.m. with some arriving a little earlier. If you need any more information, contact Muriel Mymko at calamity81@hotmail.com.
Edmonton, AB
The luncheons are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. The next luncheon is on November 14 at the North Edmonton Senior Association, 7524 - 139 Avenue, Edmonton at 12:30 p.m. Please contact Issy at the number below if you would like to join us.
There is also a business meeting every fourth Sunday, (except June, July and August), at the Edmonton Air Museum, 11410 Kingsway Avenue, at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting is on November 24. There is coffee and goodies. There are two ladies who bring something to eat at each meeting. At the same time we celebrate birthdays if there happens to be one the month we meet.
If any Airwomen, retired, active or in the reserves, wishes to join us or become a member, please contact Isabelle (Issy) McLean, President at 780-722-0014
London, ON
The Airwomen in London, ON, meet for lunch every 4th Friday, next one is our Christmas luncheon on November 22 about 11:15 a.m. at 427 London Wing of the RCAF Association located at Crumlin Road opposite the London Airport, except July, August and December. The lunch costs $20. If you would like to join us please contact Marilyn Chalk at almar1@rogers.com.
MORE LUNCHEONS:
Kingston and Trenton, ON
The Kingston Ontario ex Airwomen's group invites you to join us for our annual catered luncheon on November 15 at 1:30 pm. This event will be held at: R.C.A.F.A. 416 Wing at 200 Hampton Gray Gate (next to Kingston Airport). Price to be determined. For RSVP and any questions please contact Shirley at 613 384-4361 or email Rae at rgateley@cogeco.ca.
*If you organize or know of a luncheon in your area but don't want it published online, please let us know. We get requests occasionally from members looking for a local luncheon. Thank you.*
OTHER EVENTS:
For more information on all these and more, check out the link to this event page: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/events.
If you know of any noteworthy events or exhibits in your area you think might be of interest, please let us know by contacting us here.
LAST POST:
As the members of the committee update the nominal roll, we are discovering that some of our members have been with the angels for several years. They are included in our monthly newsletters as we find them.
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Last Name
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First Name |
Maiden Name |
Date of Death |
Age |
City |
Prov
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| McIntaggart |
Doreen |
Aitken |
9 Oct 2019 |
88 |
Regina |
SK |
| Young |
Victoria "Vicky" |
Puteria |
12 Nov 2016 |
93 |
Lloydminister |
SK |
If you have a notification of a member who has died, please let us know here so that we can add their name to our Last Post. Thank you.
BIRTHDAYS:
A “Very Happy Birthday” to our November Birthday ladies. Click here for the listing.
YOUR COMMITTEE:
Tracey Everett- Chair
Leah Mosher- Vice-Chair
Claire Williams- Treasurer
Jackie Sparrow- Webmaster and Data Base Coordinator
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