March 2020 O.C.N.V.A. Executive July 2019-June 2020

March 2020

O.C.N.V.A.

Executive July 2019-June 2020

President……….. Bill Walton

Past President………… Rick D’Entremont 1st Vice President……. Deb Jackson 2nd Vice President…… Val Masson Treasurer……… Steve McNeil House……… Vacant Entertainment………… George Spilak Membership……… Dick Henshall Publicity……… Sandra Lightbody Grounds………. Bill Arthurs Sports………Richard Morton Secretary……… Karen Sutherland Master at Arms……… Jason Mayberry Directors……… Kurt Sutherland

Brenda Wilson Bob Roloson RCNA Director……… Bob Greenwood Chaplain……… Revd. Ted Winter

President

Spring is getting closer, hopefully!

Friday and Saturday lunches are doing well, thanks to all the volunteers.

We will have some repairs coming up in the spring, such as eaves and soffits, boiler replacement and a bit of plumbing in the pantry. Waiting for the weather to break for eaves and waiting for quotes for the boiler.

A job well done to the volunteers and executives.

Bill Walton

Treasurer

In our general account we have $ 70,932. Short-term investments

and T-Bills we have $35,057. For the month of JANUARY, we are showing a profit of $10,834.00

Our financial year end is not back to date because we needed the end of January results to have the auditors allocate the deferred dues to the appropriate position on the General Ledger. As always, we owe our volunteers a big thank you for all their efforts.

Thank you

Financial statements are posted in the gangway.

Steve McNeil

House

If interested, please speak to one of the Directors.

Vacant Position.

Directors

We are still looking for a House Chairperson. Please let one of the Directors know if you are interested. Be an active member. We are always looking for new and creative ways to keep our Club successful. Our Entertainment Chairperson George and Sports Chairperson Richard have been doing a great job organizing events for the Club. Come on out and have some fun with these events. As you may have noticed the Oven Mitt Horseshoes was cancelled due to a poor signup. Our Publicity Chairperson Sandra does a great job keeping all our Members informed of upcoming events. You can find out all the clubs’ events on our website, in our Port and Starboard, and Facebook. I want to also thank everyone else on the Executive for volunteering their time for our Club. I want to thank all our volunteers who are not on the Executive. You are what makes our Club stand out.

Thanks

Th

is meeting is dedicated to ………

HMCS Clayoquot

While sweeping for submarines on 24 December 1944 in preparation to

escort a convoy, HMCS

Clayoquot

was hit aft by a torpedo fired by

U-806

.

Clayoquot lasted barely 10 minutes after being hit, just long enough for

all but eight of her crew to escape.

We must never forget their sacrifice

Sinking of and Survivors from

HMCS Clayoquot

(Photos: Library

and Archives of Canada)

.

Secretary

At the general meeting on January 29th we took up a collection, at the suggestion of Dave Doyle, for the Canadian Mental Health Association - Oxford County and raised $164.25. Thank you to those members at that meeting who generously reached in their pockets to donate. The generosity of our membership never ceases to amaze me! In addition to the collection amount, a motion was made and passed for the club to donate an additional $1,000 for the Oxford County Mental Health Association in honour of Veterans and January being National Mental Wellness Month.

This money will go directly to their Crisis Outreach programme which provides crisis services to those in need. For more information you can go to

https://cmhaoxford.on.ca/programs-services/crisis-services/ Below is taken directly from their webpage.

“The Crisis & Outreach Services of CMHA Oxford provides Crisis Intervention to individuals via telephone or in person. Crisis & Outreach Services are mobile, meaning a worker is able to meet with an individual anywhere in the community. As well, we serve as a 24-hour-a-day back-up to all other direct service programs of CMHA, the Oxford ACT Team, the BSO Geriatric Outreach Team through Woodstock Hospital, and the Addiction Services of Thames Valley OTN Withdrawal Management Program.

The Crisis & Outreach team provides support to individuals experiencing distress as a result of any of the following:

· suicidal/homicidal thoughts or attempts · grief reactions

· distressing mental health symptoms · self-harm · abuse · substance abuse · relationship issues · housing issues · financial concerns · stress · employment issues · conflict with the law

· individuals requiring access to mental health services

The Crisis & Outreach Services can be accessed 24/7 at 1-866-9332023 or www.reachout247.ca.”

Email address for the OCNVA Executive secretary: secretary@ocnva.ca

Entertainment- George Spilak

Events at the Club

Friday March 6

“Rusty James” 7 pm – 11 pm No admission Fee

Saturday March 14

“Lynn Hickey” Afternoon Matinee 4pm -8 pm No admission Fee

Friday March 20

“Downtime”

7 pm – 11 pm No admission Fee

Saturday, March 21st OCNVA SPORT’S COMMITTEE Spare Rib Dinner

$18.00 per plate..., tickets sold at the bar Dinner 6:30 pm

Table reservations will be taken – signup sheet in gang way. Location will be assigned by the Sports Committee.

Saturday March 28th _{OCNVA SPORT’S COMMITTEE}

Elimination Draw 1pm

Jug Fridays

$12.00 jugs

of Draught Beer

‘IRISH TOAST;

MAY YOU LIVE AS LONG AS YOU WANT

AND NEVER WANT AS LONG AS YOU LIVE

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nd

Vice

March is upon us already. For Friday lunches we have schnitzel, corn beef and cabbage, turkey, and ribs.

There is a variety of things happening on Saturdays so check out the board in the gangway.

Have a great March

Val Masson

Friday Lunches at a Glance

March 6 Pork Schnitzel

March 13 Corn Beef & Cabbage March 20 Roast Turkey & Stuffing

March 27 Spare Ribs

April 3 Pork Schnitzel

April 10 Good Friday - Closed

April 17 Krispy Chicken

April 24 Roast Beef

May 1 Ham & Scalloped Potatoes May 8 Roast Turkey & Stuffing

All Lunches are subject to change or cancellation! Check the Gangway for notices.

Saturday Lunches

are posted in the gangway

The galley needs volunteers for

Saturday Lunches! Have an idea for a lunch on

Saturday – signup sheet in the gangway!

Irish Blessing

May your mornings bring joy and your evenings

bring

peace……May your troubles grow less and your

Membership

Welcome In Membership Year 2020

The Annual dues for all members shall be set by the Executive and are payable yearly by January 31st_.

If you live in Oxford County, you must attend at least 1 meeting per year, to ensure your Membership.

You must notify me if you are attending your 1st _{meeting of the year and}

have your card stamped for proof of attendance.

Applications cards for new memberships are available from the bar stewards, office or myself (membership chairperson).

Have you Moved? Please take the time to submit your new address to the office or myself.

If you are a Social member and have or had a parent or grandparent in the Armed service, please submit their service number to me so we can make room for more Social members. If you don’t know how to obtain the number, contact; Steph J. Smith, historian researcher and collector

Stephjsmith1978@rogers.com or call 519-536-9524

The club is only as strong as its membership.

Support your club, make sure you are attending the General meetings

Dick Henshall

Thank-you to our Volunteer

Sandwich Crew

Linda Jackson

Pat James

Jane McQueen

Brenda Wilson

Jan Wright

Sandwiches are available from the bar.

No club can succeed without the support of its membership.

A heartfelt “Thank

-

You” to all the volunteers who give so

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Vice

MARCH means Winter weather should just about behind us and Spring is just around the corner.

With that said Battle of the Atlantic is also just around the corner. May 3rd.

At this time, I am asking for the input of anyone who has helped in anyway to make this the Ceremony that it has always been. This is a new endeavour for me so I am asking for your HELP. I do have some info to work with, but any new ideas are always a welcome.

Hoping to hear from you so

Deb Jackson

Crost the Bar

Members

Gordon Casey Jan 21, 2020 OCNVA Member Donation to; Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund

Don Leedham Jan 24, 2020 OCNVA Member

Donation to: St. David's United Church Memorial Fund Gerald Berezoski Jan 26, 2020 OCNVA Member

Donation to: Canadian Cancer Society

Dale Green Feb 10th_{, 2020 OCNVA Member} Donation to: Leukemia Research

Non- Member

David Nadalin Feb 12, 2020 Brother of Jim and Jeff Nadalin Donation to:

Keep the Club Informed

When you know of a Veteran, Club member or immediate family of a club member who has “Crossed the Bar” or in the hospital, please let us know by contacting the Club’s office 519-537-8991.

He was getting old and paunchy And his hair was falling fast,

Telling stories of the past. Of a war that he had fought in And the deeds that he had done. In his exploits with his buddies; They were heroes, everyone. For when countries are in conflict,

Then we find the Sailor's part, Is to clean up all the troubles,

That the politicians start. If we cannot do him honor, While he's here to hear the praise, Then at least let's give him homage,

At the ending of his days. Perhaps just a simple headline,

In the paper that might say:

Sun

Mon

Tue Wed Thurs

Fri

Sat

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Pork Schnitzel Lunch --- Rusty James 7 – 11pm

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horse races

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Corn Beef & Cabbage Lunch

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horse races Lynn Hickey 4 – 8 pm

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Executive Meeting 7PM

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Roast Turkey and stuffing Lunch --- Downtime 7 – 11pm

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horse races sport’s committee spare rib dinner

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5:30 – Steak Dinner & 8pm General Meeting

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Spareribs Lunch

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Elimination Draw 1pm

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Meeting

Dates

Monday March 16

th

,2020

Executive Meeting

7pm

Wednesday March 25

th

, 2020

5:30pm Steak Dinner $12.00

&

8pm

General meeting

**General Meetings are for Club members only! **

General Meetings are held the last Wednesday of the month.

Excluding July, August and December

Steak Dinner 5:30 p.m. Cost $12.00

Reminder: *If you live in Oxford County,

you must attend at least 1 meeting per year,

to ensure your Membership.

The club is only as strong as its membership.

Sport’s

Spring is just around the corner. Kid’s Fishing Derby. (15 years and under)

Sunday May 10, 2020; Mother’s Day, 10 am -12 pm Hot dogs, pop and prizes, Flowerpot the clown Sign up in the gang way after April 1, 2020

Dart League:

Wednesday night from 7-9 pm. (Except for General meeting nights) Last night for darts Wednesday March 18, 2020

Shuffleboard Ladies Monday 12:30 Thursday night 7-9 pm Snooker:

\Monday and Tuesday start at 5:00 pm Saturday Starts at 10:30 am

Richard Morton

Grounds

April 4th _{– shuffleboard and euchre tournament.}

Spring clean-up is April 19

th

weather permitting.

Rain date will be April 26

th.

Grounds will need volunteers to help sweep

the parking lot, tidy up

the yard, etc.…...

Help would be appreciated;

sign-up sheet will be

going up in the gangway the first part of April or

talk to me directly. Thanks!

Bill Arthurs

Irish Proverb

OCNVA Sport’s Committee

We will be hosting our annual Rib Dinner on Saturday, March 21st. Be sure to get your tickets early before they are sold out. We hope to see everyone out to this dinner.

Watch for posters and tickets being available for our Perch Fish Fry on Saturday, April 25th. These tickets typically sell very quick so be sure to watch for the posters and the availability of tickets at the bar. We hope to have the tickets ready for sale starting the week of March 16th.

On behalf of the Sports Committee we want to wish everyone a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day.

Lyle Ball

Colour Party

It is that time of year again, Elections and we have two new members;

Chris Eby and Kevin Lockhart. A big welcome to them both, we are glad to have you come aboard.

2020 Colour Party Executive President: Dick Henshall Treasurer: Bob Brown

Colour Commander: Jason Mayberry

Assistant Colour Commander: Aaron Worthington Secretary: Mary Couch

Communications: Chris Eby

Health and Welfare: Bob Brown and Mary Couch Kit and Stores: Mary Lou Fruin

Publicity: Mary Couch and Bob Brown

Congrats to all in their new rolls and thanks for standing.

We would like to thank those people who have helped with the horse races this far, we appreciate your help, so far, we have raised $494.10 for the Club. Way to go team! We are still looking for new members to join the Colour Party if interested talk to on of the Colour Party members, we would love to talk to you. We are looking forward to doing the Curling Bonspiel coming on February the 29th.

Mary Couch

Bob Brown

Sport’s

Committee

Christmas Dinner

Preparations

RCNA Director.

We notice that the color party is sporting a new addition to there uniform, black sweater, they look very smart. The color party are always looking for new members, if you are interested, contact any member of the color party and they will be happy to talk with you. You do not need to have any military experience to join, we will train you. Uniform supplied.

Bob Greenwood

July 2020/June 2021 Executive

ELECTIONS are coming up!

It’s time to start thinking about the Nominations

in May and

elections in June for the term July 2020 – June 2021!

Consider running for a position on the executive

Volunteering to be an executive member is one of the best ways to make a difference in your club. It also offers the opportunity to cross paths as well as, in many cases, quickly bond with people from the club. Volunteering as an executive member offers a way to have a real and lasting impact on your club.

P

rivate

B

ookings of the

C

lub

Members ONLY

1.

An O.C.N.V.A. member must fill out a “Special Occasion Request for

use of Facilities “form describing the event. The forms are available from the

office or a bartender on duty.

2.

You must pay the set donation fee for the use of the club.

(for operational cost of the club) payable upon handing in the form.

3. If the event is on a Sunday, you must pay the bartender wages, even if

you do not wish to have a bar. Someone of authority must be present, this is

a security and safety measure. You will be billed after the event.

4.

If it is approved, as an O.C.N.V.A. Member, you MUST BE IN

ATTENDANCE for the duration and assume responsibility for all guests and

for any damage to the building, etc... incurred during your event.

•

No outside Caterers allowed

•

Galley and club room must be cleaned properly after event, failure to do so

will result in a custodial charge.

•

Entertainment: You are financially responsible for any entertainment you

wish to hire.

•

Any person under suspension from club privileges may not enter the

premises or be signed in as a guest for special occasions.

•

MINORS: Special permission for minors must be required.

•

Decorations are permitted - ABSOLUTELY NO CONFETTI OF ANY

KIND.

The Battle of the Atlantic

Parade and

Commemoration Ceremony

Sunday May 3rd, 2020

11am

( Navy club parking lot)

Canada and its Naval Community Commemorate

those lost at sea in the longest campaign of the second World War.

Join us in our memorial service

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The Battle of the Atlantic was

Canada's longest military

engagement of the Second

World War, lasting from

September 1939 to May 1945.

This battle was bravely fought

by the men and women of the

Canadian Merchant Navy, the

Royal Canadian Navy and the

Royal Canadian Air Force.

More than 4,600 courageous

service men and women lost their lives at sea.

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is the NAVAL FORCE of Canada. The RCN is one of three environmental commands within the unified

Canadian Armed Forces:

Naval Force Air Force Army

The Royal Canadian Navy operates: 12 frigates

4 patrol submarines 12 coastal defence vessels 8 unarmed patrol/training vessels several auxiliary vessels.

The Royal Canadian Navy consists of:

8,500 Regular Force

5,100 Primary Reserve sailors, supported by 5,300 civilians.

Vice-Admiral Art McDonald is the current Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy and Chief of the Naval Staff.

Founded in 1910 as the Naval Service of Canada and given royal sanction on 29 August 1911, the Royal Canadian Navy was amalgamated with the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Army to form the unified Canadian Armed Forces in 1968, after which it was known as Maritime Command until 2011.

In 2011, its historical title of "Royal Canadian Navy" was restored. Over the course of its history, the RCN has served in

1st _{World War}

2nd _{World War}

Cold War

Korean War Persian Gulf War, War in Afghanistan

Numerous United Nations peacekeeping missions and NATO operations.

Ensigna

Naval Ensign Naval Jack

Auxiliary Jack

Corned Beef and Cabbage

6 lbs corned beef 2 lbs small red potatoes 1 lbs carrots, peeled & cut in half 1 onion, peeled

1 head cabbage, divided into 6 wedges

Fill a large stock pot with enough water to cover corned beef. Place corned beef in stock pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 hours, until tender. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Remove beef from water and

place in roasting pan with a ladle of cooking liquid. Place in oven to keep warm. Place potatoes, carrots, and onion in the stock pot and bring to a boil, cooking for 10 minutes. Add cabbage and boil an additional 10 minutes. Remove corned beef from oven and slice against the grain. Serve with drained vegetables.

Pulled Pork Shepard’s Pie

FOR THE RANCH MASHED POTATOES

2 lb. red potatoes ½ packet ranch seasoning mix

2/3 c. sour cream

FOR THE FILLING

1 lb. pork - cooked and pulled/shredded

1 bottle barbecue sauce 1 can corn, juices drained

1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 1 bunch scallions, diced

Preheat oven to 400°.

Make the ranch mashed potatoes: Peel potatoes and cut into 1" pieces, then place

pieces in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring water to boil and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl.Add ranch seasoning and sour cream and mash potatoes until the mixture is thoroughly combined and most of the lumps are gone. Set aside.

Make the rest of the dish: Toss pulled pork with barbecue

sauce (as much or as little as you'd like to use). Add it to a large casserole dish, smoothing it to create one even layer. Top with corn, then add a layer of mashed potatoes. Cover with shredded cheese and scallions. Bake in the oven for 14 to 16 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

Beef Stew with Wine

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

2 lb. beef chuck stewing meat, cubed into 1" piece

s 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and cut into rounds 2 stalks celery, chopped Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 c. tomato paste 6 c. low-sodium beef broth 1 c. red wine 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. dried thyme 2 bay leaves

1 lb. baby potatoes, halved 1 c. frozen peas 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

In a large Dutch oven (or pot), over medium heat, heat oil. Add beef and cook on all sides until seared, 10 minutes, working in batches if necessary. Transfer beef to a plate. In the same pot, cook onion, carrots, and celery until soft, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook until garlic is fragrant and tomato

paste has darkened, 2 minutes. Add beef back to Dutch oven--- then add broth, wine, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer until beef is tender, 45 minutes. Add potatoes and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Stir in peas and cook until warmed through, 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Skillet Chicken Stew

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt Dash pepper

1 medium onion, sliced 3 celery ribs, sliced 2 medium potatoes, peeled& cut into cubes 3 carrots, cut into rounds 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon cornstarch

In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, melt butter;

cook chicken until chicken juices to run clear. Add onion and celery; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in potatoes and carrots. In a small bowl, combine the broth, thyme, ketchup and cornstarch; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

three brothers age 92, 94 and 96 live in a house together.

One night the 96 year old draws a bath, puts his foot in and pauses. He yells down the stairs, "Was I getting in or out of the bath?"

The 94 year old yells back, "I don't know, I'll come up and see." He starts up the stairs and pauses, then he yells, "Was I going up the stairs or coming down?"

The 92 year old was sitting at the kitchen table having coffee listening to his brothers. He shakes his head and says, "I sure hope I never get that forgetful." He knocks on wood for good luck. He then yells, "I'll come up and help both of you as soon as I see who's at the door."

An old couple has their friends over for dinner one evening, and after the meal the two men retire to the living room while the women remain chatting at the table.

The one guy says to his friend "Hey, we went to a really great restaurant last week and I think you'd really like it. They had good portions for low prices, and it was all really tasty!"

"Sounds great! I'll have to check it out. What's the place called?"

The first guy furrows his brow and thinks for a moment, struggling to remember. "Umm...what's the name of that flower...they're usually red or pink...you give them for valentine's...thorny stems?"

"A rose?"

"Yeah...that's it!" and shouts to the next room "Hey Rose! What's the name of that restaurant we went to?"

One night, Mrs. McMillen answers the door to see her husband’s friend Paddy

standing on the doorstep.

“Hello Paddy, but where is my husband? He went with you to the beer factory.” Paddy shook his head, “Ah Mrs. McMillen, There was terrible accident at the beer factory, Your husband fell into a vat of Guinness stout And drowned.”

Mrs. McMillen starts crying, “Oh don’t tell me That, did ha at least go quickly?”

Paddy shakes his head, “Not really ….he got out 3 times to pee!”

Oxford County Naval Veterans Association

House Chairperson:

Position Vacant

Bartenders

Daytime………. Dan Wilkins

Evenings and Weekends

(Alphabetical)

Jamie Dixon

Jim Keith

Steve Gilbert

Rob Osmond

Rick Porter

Nicole Reeves

Shelley Rogers

Mike Stewart

Office………... Cathie Lattimer

Cheryl Hutchinson (volunteer)

Custodial……… Jodi Tugwood

Laurie Allcocks

Dan Dukes

Oxford County Naval Veterans Association

(Woodstock Navy Club)

959 James Street, P.O. Box 20001,

Woodstock, Ontario Canada N4S 8X8

Phone: 519-537-8991

Fax: 519-537-7689

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