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Dec 10, 2010:Page 1 Jan 4, 2008.Qxd.Qxd “Delivering news and information. At home and around the world.” · “Des nouvelles d'ici et de partout ailleurs.” NOW OPEN 20% Military Discount BUY OR LEASE Furniture Electronics Appliances Computers 470 Second Dughill Rd., Trenton Wal-Mart Plaza 613-392-5444 www.thecontactnewspaper.cfbtrenton.com December 10, 2010 Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trenton • Volume 45 Issue Number 47 • Season’s Greetings, United Way ends with a bang! by 2Lt Sean Hill during the closing lunch to draw names and from our family to yours 8 Wing United Way Committee announce the winners for the dental basket raffle, tandem jump silent auction, EME As the year comes to a close day season will provide a The 2010 8 Wing/CFB Trenton trailer raffle and the much anticipated Mega we’d like to take a moment well-deserved and hard- Government of Canada Workplace 50/50 draw. The Mega 50/50 draw enjoyed to reflect on the year that earned break for all those Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) for United great success and interest, resulting in the has gone by and once again involved in the deploy- Way officially came to a close December 3. lucky winner taking home a cheque for a thank you for your ongoing ments and rear-party com- The final tally revealed a new record with whopping $4,761.93. Congratulations to all commitment and support mitments. moneys raised exceeded $143,000 in support the winners. to 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. Here at home, we have of the United Way of Quinte. In all 99.3 per- The 2010 Government of Canada Needless to say, this past also been able to see many cent of 8 Wing’s members and employees Workplace Charitable Campaign owes its year can be described in of our family support initia- were canvassed. continuing success to its corps of volunteers. many ways, but “easy” is not tives become a reality. The On behalf of the campaign co-chairs These volunteers selflessly donate their time one of them. MFRC now has ownership Majors Amy Tsai-Lamoureux and Mario year after year to help 8 Wing achieve its Through your over- of six additional daycare Beauchesne and the executive campaign goals. whelming individual and trailers and construction on committee, we would like pass to on our sin- This is the 19th year in a row that 8 collective demonstrations of the new Family Medical cere appreciation to all those who generously Wing/CFB Trenton has helped raise money resolve, resilience and faith, clinic is almost complete. donated and helped support this year’s 8 in support of the United Way of Quinte. The you have accomplished With your continued Wing GCWCC. 2009 8 Wing GCWCC raised $131,169.96. unprecedented levels of support and ongoing com- Campaign closing ceremonies were held Since 1991 and thanks to the tremendous operational success, and all mitment to teamwork and during the last all you can eat pizza and salad success of the 2010 campaign, the Wing has this in the face of tremen- excellence, you eagerly Colonel Dave Cochrane lunch. During the event hosted by the Yukon now raised over a million dollars in support of dous adversity. stepped up to the challenge Commander, Galley, Colonel Dave Cochrane, Comm- the local community in which its members Canada’s Air Force is with huge success. 8 Wing/CFB Trenton ander, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, campaign exec- work and live. undergoing wide-scale Your hard work did not utive co-chairs and the campaign chair for The United Way of Quinte is a non-prof- modernization in order to go unnoticed and as a Quinte, Mark Philbin, all congratulated 8 it, registered charity that works in partnership continue to deliver world- result, 8 Wing has earned Wing members on their outstanding with community organizations and 16 health class service here at home numerous command-level achievement. partners to help improve the health of all and around the world. individual and unit com- Throughout the campaign 8 Wing host- Canadians. They support 45 charities and 80 For the past few years, 8 mendations, some of which ed numerous events that contributed to the programs in the Hastings and Prince Edward Wing has been at the fore- have yet to be formally pre- success of the fundraising effort. The 8 Wing counties. According to United Way, head- front of these moderniza- sented. Congratulations to Charity Golf Tournament launched the cam- quartered in Belleville, one in three people in tion efforts and along with all of you, and please keep paign and events such as the Wing our community directly benefit from these the challenges associated up the exceptional work. Commander’s Challenge, Jail and Bail, programs. with welcoming new fleets As you prepare to take Casino Night and the Mike Hamilton 4-on- Remember every donation and every lit- comes great opportunity to some well-deserved time 4 Memorial Hockey Tournament followed. tle bit of effort helps makes a huge difference become leaders in our abili- off and enjoy quality time Colonel Cochrane also took a moment to someone in need. ty to adapt to states of with family and friends, change while continuing to please remember to pause carry out our no-fail mis- for a moment and reflect on sion. those who are still deployed 2010 saw, for example, over the holiday season. the addition of Op PODI- They are sacrificing a Chief Warrant Officer UM in support of the great deal in support of the Kevin West, 8 Wing Vancouver Olympics and Canadian Forces mission Chief Warrant Officer Op HESTIA in support of and for this, we are tremen- for the holiday season and earthquake relief efforts in dously grateful. warm wishes for a healthy Haiti to an already full plate To our military mem- and happy new year. We are of ongoing operational bers, civilian employees, extremely proud of the over commitments and neces- contractors, all our families, 4300 men and women on sary day-to-day duties. members of our strong local base for your continued We are thrilled to have community and every one professionalism and dedica- welcomed the majority of 8 else who contributes to tion. With a strong team- Photo: Cpl Precious Carandang, 8 Wing Imaging Wing Mission Support ongoing operational success work approach, you make a Squadron back home last at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, significant difference, both Shown above, from right to left: MCpl Jennifer Edens, Lt Jon Shin, Heather Frank, month after over one year thank you for all that you individually and collective- Lt Celine Riutta, Karen Brake, Maj Amy Tsai-Lamoureux, 2Lt Sean Hill, Col Dave of back-to-back training do every single day. ly. Stand Proud ladies and Cochrane, Mark Philbin (Campaign chair UW Belleville), Maj Mario Beauchense, commitments and deploy- On behalf of both of us gentlemen! MCpl Even Jacques, Lt Robert Wengel, MWO Jim White, Barry Turner and Connie ments and hope this holi- and our families, all the best Stay safe. Reid (UW Belleville). The Contact 2 December 3, 2010 News WING LOGISTICS & ENGINEERING PICTURE OF THE WEEK Will Green, Dave Leckey, and Rick Vanvaals from 8 WCE Roads and Grounds sealing the cracks of the West Ramp. This will prevent further damage to the ramp and will extend it life until construction begins on the new ramp. Your Regional WRITE TO THE TROOPS Rhino Linings Dealer MORALE BY MESSAGE BOARD! The newest shop in town that offers the coolest street accessories for your ride… The men and women of the Canadian Forces have demonstrated time and again that they will rise • Remote car starters from $149.95 installed to any challenge. 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