Join Us
at the next regular monthly meeting of
The Canadian Aviation Historical Society
Kingston Chapter | -
When: Monday,
February
16th, 2009 at 7:30pm (doors open 7:00pm)
- Where: Ongwanada
Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave.
Behind the Health Unit. Plenty of parking.
- Guest Speaker:
Carl Mills
You’re encouraged to attend as a number of business
matters have to be discussed, the program is a unique
one and it may well involve YOU - quite directly.
Here is the Agenda:
Agenda:
1. President’s opening remarks and announcements
2. Annual Elections
As noted at the previous (November 2008) meeting, two
members of the present Chapter executive, Treasurer
Bruce McLachlan and Program Director Don Connolly, have
indicated a desire to step down. Both cite personal
obligations and many years of service as the reasons,
and are very willing to offer maximum assistance to
their replacements. Volunteers are needed.
3. Promotion of the Centennial of Canadian Powered
Flight
At the last meeting a trio of “press releases” was shown
which were displayed as potential material for media
releases aimed at stimulating interest in aviation
history within the local community. Another aim was to
possibly attract new chapter members. Again, volunteers
to promote interest in these items within the local
media were requested, but no progress has ensued.
Consequently, our President has accepted the task.
4. Added Feature(s)
At the January executive meeting it was agreed that,
whenever possible, a regular ‘short feature’ at each
general meeting should be a brief quiz on aviation
history. The winner’s prize - aside from considerable
attendant prestige - will be a book of choice from our
post-meeting sales table, or one especially donated for
the purpose. The losers will benefit from an educational
aspect only.
5. Speaker for the Evening:
Mr. Carl Mills, P.Eng, L/Col CAF Reserve (Ret’d),
aviation author and research specialist.
One week before the celebrations at Baddeck NS
commemorating the 100th anniversary of powered flight in
Canada, we are privileged to witness a preview of a
PowerPoint presentation the speaker will be giving there
on that special occasion. Titled “The Silver Dart
Chronicles”, it will be a 90 min. talk featuring 150
images, many taken from original photos of the 1907-‘10
era. The dialogue will cover the evolution of Dr. Bell’s
interest in aviation and the subsequent activities of
the Aerial Experiment Association and the Canadian
Aerodrome Company.
Details of the design and flights of the aircraft
evolved will be supplied along with descriptions and
analyses of attendant managerial, legal, political and
military involvements. The presentation will close with
a brief review of the currently known (12) Silver Dart
replicas and artwork images extant. This special project
has been sponsored by the Toronto Chapter, and is
obviously, very much a “must attend” occasion -
regardless of weather conditions!
6. President’s concluding remarks
7. Book sale table and social time
Stickers on items offered for sale should be marked with
sale price and donors name. The Treasurer will collect
all monies and return 50% to each donor. There is a $1
fee for drinks and doughnuts.
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Contact Info |
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Mailing Address: |
CAHS Kingston Chapter
PO Box 205
Sydenham, Ontario
KOH 2T0 |
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President |
Dave Minaker
To e-mail Dave click
Tel: (613)
548-3890 |
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Treasurer: |
Bruce McLachlan
Tel: (613)
389-1784 |
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Secretary: |
Dave Minaker
Tel: (613)
548-3890 |
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Program Convenor: |
Don Connolly
Tel: (613) 376-9906 |
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Communications Director: |
Andrew Glazin
Tel: (613)
544-8576 |
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Local Dues |
$15.00/year |
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National Membership Info |
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CAHS National: |
$40/year for Regular Members
National membership includes the quarterly JOURNAL magazine
For more membership details visit our National Membership page |
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The CAHS is a Canadian
Registered Charitable Organization
B/N Registration Number: 118829589 RR 0001
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