November 20th, 2019
News at the Wing
by Jarrett Bertoncin
Remember, Honor, Inspire, Fly!
Longer then a text but not a newsletter here is the latest goings-on at the Wing.


November General Meeting
The November General Meeting featured special Thanksgiving chow and the annual election of Wing Staff Officers.




Heritage Speaker Series: 
Honoring Yesterday's Heroes Today
Veterans from WWII to today telling their stories

Will Return in February 2020

Hangar Roof Funding
The roof has been repaired! The repairs are warranted for 10 years and should last much longer. This was an expensive repair, $20,000.00. To date members have pitched in and paid for $11,055.00 . A huge Thank you to all that have contributed!!!
If you have not already done so, would you please consider making a donation?  
Please   click here   to pay by credit card 
or send a check to:
CAF
6 Aero Plaza
New Century, KS 66031
Winter Tenant
The UH-1H 66-0970 Huey has returned for the winter.

We are delighted to have the Huey back in the hangar and thrilled to be able help support the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 243.

Please vist their website here: vaa243kc.org
Johnson County Executive Airport Opens reconstructed runway
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Friday November 22 at 9:00am for the completely reconstructed runway.
Our PT-13 Stearman piloted by wing member and Airport Commissioner John Wittenborn will take off on the new runway as part of the service.
All wing members are invited, and encouraged to wear their CAF blue shirts.
The Ribbon Cutting will take place on the North East section of the airport near Air Associates.

Watch for more Wing updates.

Stay informed. Get engaged!


Jarrett Bertoncin
Executive Officer
Public Information Officer
913-486-4118

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wing Staff Meeting
December 5th, 7:00pm

Wing Christmas Party
Saturday December 7 th
6:00pm Cocktails
7:00Pm Potluck dinner
At the Hangar

Happy Holidays
No December General Meeting
See you in 2020!


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Wing Staff Meeting
January 2nd, 7:00pm

General Meeting &
Heritage Speaker Series
January 18th, 10:00am
Speaker TBA


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Wing Staff Meeting
February 6th, 7:00pm

General Meeting &
Heritage Speaker Series
February 15th, 10:00am
Speaker TBA

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Wing Staff Meeting
March 5th, 7:00pm

General Meeting &
Heritage Speaker Series
March 21st, 10:00am
National Rosie the Riveter Day
Speaker TBA

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SAVE the DATE
WWII Victory Dance!
September 19 th
More Information to Come