15 Aug 05

MINUTES OF THE 415 SQUADRON ASSOCIATION INAUGURAL MEETING

HELD AT 14 WING ANNAPOLIS BUILDING AT 1600 HRS ON 28 JUL 05

Chairperson: Col C.J. Henneberry

Secretary: Capt S.V. Parisien

INTRODUCTION

ACTION

1. Welcome. Col (Chris) Henneberry welcomed all in attendance and briefly discussed the recent past and the future of the LRP community and why a structural change had occurred. He also mentioned the potential for a future role for the Swordfish should an expanded ISR mandate be adopted by the CF. He then discussed the need for the establishment of a Swordfish Association (S.A.) and a vibrant Alumni of former 415 Squadron members.

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DISCUSSION

2. S.A. Mission / Vision. Col Henneberry proposed a S.A. Mission and Vision to guide the activities of the Association and Alumni. The mission would be “To safeguard the heritage, artefacts and memorabilia of 415 Swordfish Squadron and be prepared to assist with the re-activation of the Squadron should the need arise”. The vision would be “To have in place an active Association which will ensure an identifiable Swordfish presence on the 70^th Anniversary and the 2011 Reunion at 14 Wing”.

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3. Constitution. Col Henneberry distributed a proposed constitution. He cautioned that it was an initial paper and that feedback concerning the content was most welcomed. He proposed that the document be used to provide the framework for the formation of the SA.

4. He then suggested that the Constitution as presented be accepted and that future SA members forward any comments or proposals for change to the future Secretary. in order to construct it into a functional document.

General agreement from those in attendance.

Membership to read constitution

5. Collaboration. Col Henneberry also stated that collaboration with 14 Wing, the 14 Wing Museum and VPI were essential to the future of the SA. He indicated that initial discussions with these organizations had already occurred and that favourable responses had been received. He also stated that it should not be construed that the SA would interfere with, or detract from, the good work of VPI.

6. Election of Executive. ? nominated Col Henneberry to President of S.A. Maj Bert Campbell seconded this motion. Col Hennneberry accepted the nomination and was unanimously elected. Col Henneberry asked for acceptance of Lcol Boilard as Vice President, Maj Ouellet as Treasurer and Capt Parisien as Secretary. His request was unanimously accepted.

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7. Introduction of S.A. Coordinators and Liaison Officers. Col Henneberry explained the various coordinator and liaison positions and introduced the volunteers as well as solicited volunteers for two vacant positions Museum LO and VPI LO. Capt Jeff Stover volunteered for the Museum LO. Maj Harry Vincent volunteered to be VPI LO. Col Henneberry mentioned the lack of NCM participation and encouraged their participation in the Association Committee.

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8. Financial Report. LCol Boilard discussed the state of the 415 Sqn Fund and its inventory. He announced that the Sqn had decided to provide Sidney prints as departure gifts to the current serving members. As a result $1500 had been raised for the S.A. from the 415 Sqn Fund. As well, Twenty Sidney at 60 prints valued at $50 each ($1000) and 850 Aurora prints valued at $6 ($5100). This totalled $7600. Col(ret) Jim Lambie offered a donation of $500 to the SA in the name the late LCol Van Boeschtaun CO 415 (MP) Sqn 1981-83. BGen (ret) Duane Daly generously matched the donation with another $500. Honorary Col Enns offered his own donation of another $500 to the S.A. The initial seed money for the S.A. is now assessed at $9100 in cash and inventory. The Treasurer will prepare an initial financial statement for the SA by the end Nov 05

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9. S.A. Website. Maj Campbell displayed an initial 415 S.A.website(http://www.vpinternational.ca/415Sqn/index.htm) and e-mail address (swordfish415sqn@yahoo.ca). He stands ready to update the site with pertinent data and correspondence.

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10. Swordfish Artefacts and Museum Display. Capt Vincent Primeau discussed the status and location of Swordfish Artefacts, some being stored in the Greenwood Museum, and some being left in the care of 405 Squadron spaces. Of special note, LCol Boilard assured that CO 405 has agreed not to disturb the historical wall art in the Ball Room. Much discussion took place regarding the Sam Chiles Library, specifically its new location. Leading thoughts were to leave it in the Ball Room or to relocate it to the Museum or VPI.

Capt Primeau to hand over complete Swordfish Artefacts list to the Artefact Coord

Artefact Coord to research final resting position of Sam Chiles Library

11. Marketing / Fundraising. LCol Reid McBride discussed ways to liquidate the current stock of Sidney at Sixty and Aurora prints. He pointed out that there was an online market for the items, but that research would have to be made on locating other markets as well.

Marketing Coord is to research markets for S.A. Inventory

12. Association Dues. LCol Reid McBride pointed out that in order to achieve the aim of having a significant presence at the 70th Anniversary, membership dues would be needed to augment the current funds. He requested that a 20-dollar amount be collected upon initiation and that this sum would be sufficient to carry a member to the 2011 Anniversary. These dues would in part be used to offset the cost of getting the Website onto a decent Search engine and to build the account balance up to a desired working amount and would ensure an invitation of the member to the 70th Anniversary. Those in attendance unanimously agreed that members who served during WW2 would have their membership fee waived.

Alumni/Membership Coord is to collect 20 dollars from members upon registration

13. Future activity. Col Henneberry discussed future S.A. activities including the first S.A. Newsletter, an S.A. article to be included in the Maple Leaf, the Second S.A. meeting, and finally the 70th Anniversary. He encouraged the membership to aim for 5 articles in the S.A. Newsletter. Lcol Boilard volunteered to update the Swordfish History book for the 2000-2005 era. He requested any pictures, letters or anecdotes be forwarded to him for inclusion.

Members to provide articles to Newsletter Coord through Secretary.

LCol Boilard to update Swordfish History book for presentation by 2006 S.A. Meeting

S.A. President to write letter seeking sanction for S.A. by end Sept 05

ADJOURNMENT

14. Being that there was no further business, the inaugural meeting of the S.A. was unanimously adjourned.

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15. The scheduling of the next Swordfish Association Meeting is to be determined at a later date. The most likely timeframe for the meeting will be post April 20006.

S.A President.

C.J. (Chris) Henneberry

Colonel

Swordfish Association President

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Annexes:

Annex A Action List (Swordfish Association Meeting 28 Jul 2005)

Annex B Swordfish Association Committee List

Annex C Swordfish Association Financial Statement

Annex A

17 Aug 2005

ACTION LIST (415 SQUADRON ASSOCIATION MEETING 28 JUL 2005)

1. The following are the actions required by various members of the newly formed Swordfish Association (SA) in response to the meeting of 28 Jul 2005.

2. SA members are asked to read the SA Constitution and offer constructive criticism on content for possible amendment before acceptance of the document. Members are also requested to provide articles to the Website/Newsletter Coordinator through the Secretary for inclusion in the SA Newsletter and Maple Leaf.

3. Capt Vincent Primeau is to hand over the complete Swordfish Artefacts list to the Artefacts Coordinator Earl Goski as soon as possible.

4. Artefacts Coordinator Earl Goski is to look into locations for the Sam Chiles Library and report to SA President Col Chris Henneberry.

5. Marketing Coordinator Lcol Reid McBride is to research avenues for liquidation of SA inventory of Sidney at Sixty and Aurora prints.

6. Alumni/Membership Coordinator Capt Tyler Thorbergson is to collect 20 dollars from all SA members and forward proceeds to SA Treasurer Maj Pat Ouellet. He will also process all membership contact sheets collected and provide a membership nominal roll for inclusion on SA Website through the SA Secretary.

7. SA Treasurer Maj Pat Ouellet will draft an opening balance Financial Statement and forward to the SA President through the SA Secretary.

8. SA Vice President LCol Yvan Boilard will update the Swordfish History Book from the 2000-2005 for completion by the 2006 SA Meeting.

9. SA President Col Chris Henneberry will write a letter seeking sanction for the SA by end Sept 2005.

Annex B

17 Aug 2005

Swordfish Association Committee List

1. The following is the Swordfish Association (SA) Committee consisting of the SA Executive and the SA Coordinators and Liaison Officers.

2. The SA Executive consists of the following positions:

a. SA President, Col Chris Henneberry;

b. SA Vice President, LCol Yvan Boilard;

c. SA Treasurer, Maj Pat Ouellet; and

d. SA Secretary, Capt Serge Parisien.

3. The SA Coordinators and Liaison Officers are:

a. Website Coord, Maj Bert Campbell;

b. Marketing Coord, LCol Reid McBride;

c. VPI LO, Rick Anscomb;

d. Artefact Coord, Earl Gosk & Jim Phillips;

e. Museum LO, Capt Jeff Stover & Butch Fluery; and

f. Alumni/Membership Coord, Capt Tyler Thorbergson & MCpl Reg Smith.