BACKGROUND
The cost of running the History Hangar web site has been paid for by Bill Bishop since its inception.
The 400 Squadron Historical Society has reimbursed Bill's costs on an annual basis as follows:
2011 costs $500.00;
2012 costs $894.74;
2013 costs $628.70 (up to August 31)
The 400 Squadron Historical Society has been unable to raise any new funds and has limited funds remaining.
In order to ensure the ongoing operation of the History Hangar website, the HISTORY HANGAR SOCIETY was formed and incorporated on August 31, 2013. In addition to carrying out its mission (see below), the Society will be responsible for raising funds to ensure the ongoing operation of the website.
HISTORY HANGAR MISSION
Mission Statement
On a volunteer and non-profit basis the objectives of the society are:
To provide a permanent digital repository of history related items for 400, 411 Squadrons and 2 Air Reserve Wing, bringing an accurate, interesting and entertaining experience for current and past members, friends and future generations.
To raise monies sufficient to cover the annual operational costs of running The History Hangar website, through the sales of memberships and/or donations.
INCORPORATION
Following a meeting held in Toronto on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, the following filed a Memorandum of Association for a Non-Profit Society:
Bill Bishop; Garry Alexander; Ron Wylie; John Tapper; Mike Gantwerger.
They became the first Directors of the History Hangar Society with the following positions:
President and Director, Bill Bishop [400 Squadron from February, 1958 to August, 1964]
Vice President and Director, John Tapper [411 Squadron from January 1965 to April 1966]