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Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson
http://www.acra.ca/between/vesta/
Co-pilot - Terry Baker
http://www.acra.ca/between
number 300 date Aug 19th, 1998 1st Published in October 1995
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Dear 'Between Yourselves Netletter' readers;
It was just months ago on March 19,1998 that Terry and I published our
Netletter nr #250.
At that time the membership was 253. Now it's at 457.
A gigantic increase of over 200. We must confess that we gained 102 formerly
underground listings ex Dorval when Frank Pedder retired.
They were receiving copies anyway.
Terry and I have brought you 50 new issues of Between Yourselves Netletter
even with R&R off for the month of June, so that's an approximate average
of 2 issues a week.
Which is very remarkable don't you think, for just the two of us, and no
pay! While every one else is cutting back, and to quote Terry recently, we
just keep going and going.
Thanks as well, to all our contributors.
A special applause to the following: (in no special order)
William Norberg, Don Demeza, Alan Rust, Tom Grant, Bill Willows,
George Brien, Doug Davidson, Ron Munson, Ron Vigars,
Charles Mackie, Al Blackwood, Russ Reynard, Tom Martin, Bob Robbins,
Fraser Muir, Brian Dunn, Ken Day etc. and most of the District
Directors for copies of their newsletters.
Here are some of the accolades that Terry and I have received recently.
8/10/98
Hi Folks
Thanks for my first copy of your Netletter. Enjoyed it.
Look forward to future editions. Don Johnston.
8/10/98
Thanks for keeping us up to date on Air Canada and Pionair news.
Jennie and Peter Hurley.
7/28/98
We enjoy your newsletter very much and appreciate all the effort
you must put into it. Keep up the good work. Peter Brown.
7/17/98
We certainly are all indebted to you two for starting and maintaining such
a wonderful method of keeping in touch. Phil Pawsey.
7/15/98
My joining your NetLetter has resulted in re-establishing some old
memorable contacts. Many thanks. Peter Kralka.
7/13/98
Appreciate your time and look forward to the Netletters
regards - Andy Wallace
7/5/98
......Many thanks for your latest newsletter. I found it very well done
and I can see I will be contributing a few bits of info in the future..
Joe Lemieux
7/4/98
Many thanks for your welcome message, it came as a very pleasant surprise,
and the NetLetter made interesting reading. I have since visited the Web
sites, and must say, are they impressive or what?. congratulations to all
involved. Andrew Wallace
7/3/98
PS: And thanks for all you do! John Hayes
7/2/98
Further, may I congratulate you, and Terry for your work and determination
in making Between Yourselves such a success; it's the talk of our
Association--it has become nothing short of a Blessing to many retirees;
I can imagine how many hours you and Terry must put into this "Labour of
Love" It is appreciated and I thank you both--- Kindest personal regards
Fraser
5/4/98
A tip of the hat to you this fine morn' for your continuing splendid work
with the Netletter. John Hayes
5/24/98
Keep up the great work and hope to see you at Nanaimo luncheon.
Regards, Saville Hambleton
5/22/98
You were well represented at the AGM - Ron Vigars did you both proud - your
inserts were in all envelopes - examples of your NetLetters were available
and you're front and center in the Travel Guide. Don Demeza
5/21/98
I believe you and Vesta are doing a Bang - Up Job with this Netletter.
Let me advise you that many , many Others, feel the same way. Your Efforts,
were publicly mentioned several times throughout the course of the Event.
(AGM98)
I am on watch for Airline Stories and Jokes continually. I have sent out
some feelers, to others ( Non Airline Types ) for their watch also.
June & Gord Dalziel
5/14/98
I really enjoyed yesterday's issue for several reasons. Bill Norberg's
story of the Vanguards rang great bells for me.
Wonderful airplane to ride in, as long as you were in the rear end. However
their "on time" performance was another story for some time. Tough for our
maintenance and airport staffs.Cheers! Bob Robbins. (YOW)
5/13/98
My hat is off to you both for providing such a great service.
Bob and Betty Anderson.
5/13/98
Thanks again to you and Vesta for your continuing great work.
Bob Robbins
4/20/98
This is just a little memo to say thank you for showing the WACA events in
your newsletter. I am glad to be on the receiving end of your bulletin even
though I am not yet a "Pioneer" but the time is quickly approaching as the
years are going by like a flash now compared to the past. Once again on
behalf of all the Interline Clubs worldwide thanks for your efforts to let
the "Pionairs" know about the Interline Club's events.
Steve McMahon Regional Vice President-North America
World Airlines Clubs Association (WACA)
Vesta & Terry's Netletters are great and do reconnect many retirees.
Cheers Tom Martin.
3/25/98
Many thanks for the NetLetters 251 and 252. I happened to send an e-mail to
Don Demeza, whom I have not seen since he retired, and he steered me in
your direction. I think this is great and with the spread of e- mail is
bound to blossom. All the Pionairs will be grateful for your efforts.
Hey, it could become a full-time job!
Doug Davidson
3/16/98
Congratulations on the NetLetter, which seems to have caught on in a big
way with A/C people across Canada and beyond. A great way to keep in touch.
Regards, Gene Brown.
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Want to know a little bit about us? Then look at
http://www.acra.ca/member/contact/stevenson.htm
http://www.acra.ca/member/contact/baker.htm
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. We welcome Dave Cooper retired in 1980 from Maintenence lives in Hudson, QC
and involved with the Hudson Yacht Club
email:
Merle Johnston living in Halifax email:
Jim Riddoch retired email:
Hans Jehle retired mechanic lives in Feucht-Moosbach, Bavaria,
email:
(Hans is our first reader from Germany - eds)
Peter de Sisto retired Gen. Mgr. S.E. USA/Latin America, live
in Key Biscayne Florida email:
Stuart Muirhead retired Dir. Avionics Engrg. lives in
Penticton, BC email:
Alistair Thomson lives in Missassauga Ont.
email:
Don Fawcett living in Sincoe, Ont email:
John McManus retired living in Delta, BC
email:
Gerry Gough now retired living in Delta, BC
email:
Sally & Malcolm Macdougall retired to Burritts Rapids, Ont
email:
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. Where are they now?
Phil Helms has moved his email to
The email for Mary Mosienko does not answer - anyone in touch?
Garland & Edwina Snelgrove not answering - anyone know where they are?
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. News from the districts.
The WINNIPEG District -
From: lyle gislason <
Subject: Winnipeg Christmas Party
December 4th,1998 - Winnipeg Retirement Christmas Party at
the Masonic Memorial Temple. Cocktails at 18:00 hrs, Dinner
at 19:00 hrs. Cost $20.00 Members - $24.00 Non-Members.
Deadline Nov. 21st. Contact Gary Sands at (204) 888-6003
From the OKANAGAN Newsletter
Last June 14th, the Scandia Golf & Games outing was attended by
27 Pionairs, children and grandchildren. Winners of the Golf Contest -
Mens: 1st - Ken Starnes, 2nd - Ben Allen.
Ladies: 1st - Alma Duprey, 2nd - Edna Cormier.
June 23rd & 24th saw the 3rd annual Pionairs System Golf Tournament at
Penticton. Winners :
Men: Low gross: Ian Rennie, Kelowna. Low net - Stan Duncan, Toronto.
Ladies: Low gross: June Moyle, Cambridge. Low net - Mo Marshall, Penticton.
The fourth annual Pionairs Golf Tournament was bid by Halifax & Victoria.
Halifax was chosen by the committee, and will be held in Cape Breton by a
group headed by Murray Wadden. Dates, cost etc to be advised later.
The Okanagan District has hosted the last 3 annual tournaments and thank
the team of Grahams, Marshalls and Wawryks for their efforts.
Upcoming events for the Okanagan District -
FALL WINE TOUR & Luncheon Monday September 14th at Sumerhill Estate
Winery, 1-4870 Chute Lake Rd. Cost $12.50 pp
Menu Chef sampler - 3 items, dessert/tea/coffee & 3 wine tastings.
Seating - which is also wheelchair accessable - is limited so sign
up early.
FOURTH Annual Christmas Party Monday December 7th at Ramada Lodge,
2170 Harvey Avenue (Hwy 97N) Kelowna, BC Phone: (250)860-9711
Cost $15.00 pp. Donation of a non=perishable item for the Food Bank.
This warm friendly occasion always attracts a good crowd.
The Okanagan Chardonnays are invited once again, so are all Pionairs.
SEVENTH annual Valentine's luncheon & Annual General Meeting will be
held on Sunday February 14th 1999 at 11.30 am cash bar, 12.30 lunch.
13.30 AGM & Election of officers.
Place: Ramada Lodge, 2170 Harvey Avenue (Hwy 97N), Kelowna, BC
phone (250) 860-9711. Cost $16.00 pp.
For more information and reservations to any of these three events,
contact Bob Horsman (250)492-6976 or Ron Goran (250) 712-9723
REMINDER - The Okanagan & Penticton Pionairs meet regularly,
the first Tuesday of each month at 10.00 am.
Okanagan Pionairs in the Muffin Break, Kelowna.
Penticton Pionairs at Tim Hortons the Westminster Ave.
ALL Pionairs most welcome - come and meet some friends.
Anyone looking for Georgia and Stu Muirhead, they have joined in the
Penticton group.
The present Directorate for Okanagan District consists of:
Director - Bernice Horsman
Treasuer - Bob Horsman
Secretary/Photographer/Historian - Doug & Mary Armitage
Assistant Photographer - Len Breault
Social - Ron & Audrey Goran
Membership/Newsletter/Mailing - Ed & Anita McConnell
Pionair membership for the Okanagan District is 210.
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. That's it for this time, please we need your input, send
comments and email addresses of any others who may be
interested to Vesta with a copy to Terry.
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