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The Royal Regiment of Canada Association 10th Royal Grenadiers The Toronto Regiment (3rd Bn CEF) 1862 – 2014 NEWSLETTER MARCH 2014
PRESIDENT WO (ret’d) Glen Moore PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 647-960-1005 As your new President, I look forward to working with you and our Executive to ensure the [email protected] continued support of our Association members and Regiment. I would like to thank Bruce
VICE PRESIDENT Barbeau for his many years of dedicated service as your former President. I know he will Capt (ret’d) Bruce Barbeau continue to do a great job as your new Vice President. Like all organizations, we must en- 416-755-1727 sure that we continue to adapt to the ever changing challenges and opportunities that sur- [email protected] round us. I recognize the importance of not only continuing to meet the needs of our mem- bers, but also to look to the future, and in doing so, ensure our ability to remain vibrant and PAST PRESIDENT viable. With that in mind, your Executive and Directors are exploring new ways to improve Capt (ret’d) John Clarke our capabilities. While we are still developing our final plan, I am confident that as a mini- 905-721-9208 mum, we will address three key areas: improving our administration, providing better sup- [email protected] port to our members and Regiment, and to grow our membership. As you are aware, there
SECRETARY are a great number of members who have served in our Regiment that are not members of CWO (ret’d) David Lowry the Association. I believe it is vital that we renew our ties with these members thus ensuring 416-231-9709 an effective and active Association in the foreseeable future. I will keep you posted as to our [email protected] progress and welcome any thoughts or ideas that you may have. I look forward to your sup- port. TREASURER Col (ret’d) Ted Taylor Thank you, 416-291-0595 WO (ret’d) Glen Moore CD [email protected]
ASSISTANT TREASURER WO (ret’d) Ted Dicker 416-266-9433 [email protected]
EDITOR Georgina Stafford 705-435-4141 [email protected]
Glen Moore and Adrian Praysner at Reunion Dinner OFFICERS & DIRECTORS ELECTED for 2014 INDEX Page Article Elected Directors: Appointed Directors: President: Glen Moore 1……… President’s Message Gary Stafford Valorie Flynn Vice President: Bruce Barbeau 2……… CO’s SITREP Ross Atkinson James Bullock Past President: Bruce Barbeau Dieppe Parade Fred Scott Len Janke Secretary: David Lowry 3……… Reunion Dinner 2013 Ron Saranic Alan Nanders Treasurer: Ted Taylor 4…….. Scholarships Assistant Treasurer: Ted Dicker All Ranks’ Dinner Sgt-at-Arms: Anton Vassiliou Donations Steward: Russell Smart 5……… Hockey Team Additional Photos 2014 ANNUAL DUES The Association needs you to pay 6…….. Veterans' Committee your DUES of $15.00 for 2014 . Our dues have increased by five dol- Military Training lars to help cover the cost of producing and mailing the Newsletter. Small Arms Trainer This increase was approved by the membership in addition to an in- Supporting the Troops crease for Life Membership which is now $150.00. We strongly en- courage all our members to become Life Members. Benefits include 7……… Looking Back reducing the amount of administration by the Executive in tracking Warriors’ Day Parade membership dues and you having to remember to pay them. If you 8……… Thursday Meetings have not already paid your dues, please complete the dues section on Coming Events the Registration & Order Form and return it with your cheque in the enclosed self- In Memoriam addressed return envelope. We will send you an attractive membership card in a plastic wallet with a Royal Regiment crest. If you are a Life Member, but do not have a current 9…….. Forms Membership card please request one and we will mail it to you. 1
COMMANDING OFFICER’S SITUATION REPORT (SITREP) Our thanks to LCol Jesse Jones for ensuring all members maintain their situational awareness of the Regiment’s activities through his publishing of the Regimental Situation Report (SITREP). The following is an edited version of his report re- leased February 2014.
Personnel The Regiment's current strength is 254 serving military members. The increase is due to new enrolments of recruits, sworn in during January 2014.
Activities (February): The Regiment continued to focus its training nights in February on winter warfare tactics, tech- niques and procedures. Exercise COLD START 2 saw the Regiment, as a part of Training Group BRAVO, practice tactical operations in the winter environment and conduct field firing ranges at the individual and fire team level. An OSI briefing was conducted for the Regiment’s leadership which was well attended. Looking forward into March, the Regiment will progress to platoon level tactical operations in the winter environment during training nights, culminating with Exercise BADGER DRIVE 2. This FTX will also incorporate section level live fire ranges. The Regiment is on track to meet and ex- ceed its training objectives for Training Campaign 2013/2014. 01 March 2014 - Professional Development - Battle-Group Operations. The Regiment participated in professional development run by 48th Highrs at Moss Park Armoury. 7-9 March 2014 - Exercise BADGER DRIVE II. The Regiment practiced section and platoon offensive operations and field firing. 14 March 2014 - Regimental Birthday Mess Dinner (Officers) 15 March 2014 - Regimental Birthday Mess Dinner (Sr NCOs & WOs) 29 March 2014 - Toronto Officers' Garrison Ball 25-27 April 2014 - Ex NEPTUNE STRIKE 1. The Regiment will participate in this Bri- gade composite field training exercise involving platoon and company level offensive operations. 3 May 2014 - Batoche Dinner 9-11 May 2014 - Ex NEPTUNE STRIKE 2. The Regiment will participate in the 2nd of the series of Bri- gade field training, incorporating an airmobile deliberate attack and sensitive site exploitation with joint inter-agency and public partner organizations. 1 June 2014 - Sorrel Day Parade and Family Event
Regimental History - Capt (Ret) Murgoci attended Exercise COLD START 2, interviewing soldiers and capturing images of the training for the latter portion of the Regimental History. He indicated excellent input was received from the families of several Regimental historical figures. Regimental Chapel - Completed items include: painting and patching done, new lighting, new altar and marble back-piece done. Regimental Colours have been installed, new chairs have been delivered; Regimental Plaques and Book of Remem- brance have been moved into the Chapel. Some items still to come include the inscription of the Regimental crest above the door. Two outstanding items include: Funding to close the final gap for this project and also a determination of the wording/inscriptions to represent the Regiment on the Side Panels. A separate communique will be sent to the Regimen- tal Council to solicit final advice on these two items. Two outstanding items remain: Funding to close the final gap for this project and also a determination of the wording/inscriptions to represent the Regiment on the Side Panels. I owe a com- munique to the Regimental Council to solicit final advice on these two items. Regimental Council - The next meeting is TBC by Hon LCol Voss. The Regiment will support the administrative require- ments of this conference. General Point - WWI 100th Anniversary Activities: A commemoration parade, supported by the Regiment and 32 Canadi- an Brigade Group (CBG), will take place on 31 July 2014 (location TBC). A re-dedication of Coronation Park will occur on 28 September 2014, supported by the Regiment, 32 CBG and 4 Division units.
DIEPPE MEMORIAL & CHANGE OF RSM PARADE 26 SEP 2013 This year, the Dieppe Memorial Parade was conducted in conjunction with the Change of Regimental Sergeant Major at Fort York Armoury on Thursday 26 Sep 2013. Val Flynn brought several Veterans from Sunnybrook Hospital to participate in the Memorial Parade. Royal Regiment Veteran Norman Baker, his wife Eileen and daughter Janice also attended. A Service of Remembrance was conducted followed by a March Past of the WWII Veterans in attendance. Wreaths were laid by representatives of the Veterans, Officers, WO & Sgts and the Association, in memory of our fallen Comrades. The Regiment then conducted the change of RSM from CWO Nick Webb CD to CWO David Turnbull CD. The salute on the March Past was taken by the Veterans and the Honorary LCol Kenn Voss, CD. Senior members of our regiment have often been called upon by higher com- mand to take on additional opportunities and challenges. We are proud to ad- vise you that CWO Nick Webb CD has accepted the opportunity to be the Regi- mental Sergeant Major of the Toronto Scottish Regiment (Queen Mother’s Own). RSM Webb joined the Regiment for the All Ranks Dinner and was wear- ing his kilt. This confirmed two things, we develop outstanding leaders in the Regiment and RSM Webb’s knees don’t look too bad in a kilt. NEW EDITOR FOR OUR NEWSLETTER We would like to take this opportuni- ty to thank Martha Clark for her dedication and hard work. As our Editor for All Ranks Dinner (left to right) CWO Nick the past 28 years, Martha made a significant difference in ensuring all our Webb, RSM (ret’d) John Clark, RSM (ret’d) members were informed of events within the Association and our Regiment. Ross Atkinson, Capt (ret’d) Bruce Barbeau, Martha’s support as Editor and her photographic skills at the Reunion Dinner and WO (ret’d) Glen Moore. were truly appreciated. Thank you. Your new editor is Georgina Stafford. Georgina has picked up the torch and looks forward to your continued support. GOING GREEN We recognize a large number of our members are not comfortable behind the wheel of a computer. How- ever where possible, we are requesting our members receive their Newsletter via e-mail. Your support in this initiative will save the Association a considerable sum of money in printing and mailing costs. It also might save a tree. If you can support this request, please let us know and we will take you off the mailing list . 2
REUNION DINNER 9 NOV 2013 Once again, we enjoyed the opportunity to meet with old friends and members of the Regi- ment at the Sheraton Centre Hotel. One hundred and sixty members of the Regiment and Association attended, supported by thirty members of the Band. The evening commenced with two minutes of silence in memory of our Fallen Comrades and the Bugler played the Last Post & Reveille. BGen (ret’d) Gary Stafford OMM CD was the Master of Ceremony and did a great job! He moved the events along and completed the full program on schedule at 2130 hrs. Our Band under the direction of Capt Bill Mighton CD, played a wide selection of great music and was appre- ciated by everyone. We recognize the Royals’ Band as the finest Military Band in the Canadian Forces. A wonderful meal was served and the Commanding Officer, LCol Jesse Jones CD, reviewed the Regiment’s activities and praised the performance of members of the Regiment and Band. He also thanked members of the Asso- ciation for their support to the Regiment. This year guests were entertained with a slide presentation that ran through the duration of the meal. Pictures both old and new of past and serving members were displayed on a large screen as a back drop to the dinner. The initiative received positive comments and we will explore the possibility of utilizing two screens next year so that everyone will have a clear view. Capt Bruce Barbeau CD, then President of the Association presented a cheque for $1,000 to Capt Marsali Frederico CD, Com- manding Officer of our Cadet Corps, known as “Batoche Company,” LCol John Iversen CD, President of The Royal Regiment of Canada Foundation, presented LCol Jesse Jones with a generous cheque in support of the Regiment. Each year the Foundation pays the Regiment the interest earned from the Foundation’s capital investments. Only the inter- est is paid, not any of the capital. Not all Regiments enjoy this support and these funds provide the Commanding Officer with the flexibility to support his troops outside the sphere of Public Funding. Our Association Steward Russell Smart provided alcohol for medicinal purposes thus ensuring all guests were properly entertained before and after the dinner. This year’s 2014 dinner is being coordinated by WO Ali Hirji. Ali is a very skilled organizer and we look forward to his assistance in ensuring our con- tinued success . See you at the Sheraton Hotel on the 8th Nov 2014.
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SCHOLARSHIPS Twenty-eight members of the Regiment & Cadets were awarded Scholarship Certificates which in- cluded a cheque for $400. Scholarship recipients also re- ceived a book on the battle of Vimy Ridge and on Dieppe POWs, both produced by Canadian Authors and published by Scholastic Canada. These books are intended to encourage young people to discover the pleasures of reading in spite of distractions of modern day electronics. Our scholarships are made possible by the generous donations of members of the Association and provide recognition and support to students serving in the Regi- ment and Cadets. They also provide an opportunity for Association families and friends to honour the memory of those who have served their Regiment and Canada in past.
SCHOLARHIPS Presented by SCHOLARSHIPS Presented by
LCol Wesley T. Hall LCol Adrian Praysner Sgt Bruce C. Barbeau Capt Bruce Barbeau Capt The Rev Homfray Clifford Joy Housser MGen Reginald Lewis MGen Reg Lewis BGen John G. Housser Joy Housser HCapt The Rev Harold Appleyard Norman Baker LCol Daniel Wilkie Carolyn Hill Sgt-Maj George Graves Norman Baker LCol Stephen Turner Audrey Turner LCpl Joseph Ryan Norman Baker LCol Henry Caldwell Audrey Turner Pte Peter Walsh Jack Williams LCol Douglas Catto Audrey Turner Roy Muir Jack Williams Capt James Catto Audrey Turner Albert Cotgreave WO Glen Moore LCol Ken Bell LCol John Iversen LCol Gordon Sloan WO Glen Moore Capt Jack Burkholder LCol John Iversen Maj William Bill Heath Col Ted Taylor WO1 Ken Andrews BGen Garry Thomson The 58th Bn CEF Memorial BGen Garry Thomson Major A. C. Nick Carter Barbra Levi
These Scholarships were made available through the generous donations of the following members: Nancy Clifford, The John Housser Trust, Shirley Caldwell, Audrey Turner, Carolyn Hill, Donald Catto , Mary Lea Bell, Capt John Easson, MWO Ron Ogilvie, Capt Peter Boyle, Capt Jack Flynn, Robert Carter, Capt Alfred Robinson, LT David Singleton, Nancy Cook, The Sgt Bruce C. Barbeau Trust, MGen Reg Lewis, Norman Baker, Kathryn Langly, The Royal Regiment & Dieppe POW Trust, The LCpl Joseph A Ryan Trust, Gerda Gerharda Smith, Louis Trenton, Louis Panaleo, Al Ward, The Cotgreave Family, Capt George Hope, Raymond Bird, Capt Bill Dalglish, Capt Jim Domine, Josephine Heath. We sincerely thank all the above for their continued support and generosity.
ANNUAL ALL RANKS’ CHRISTMAS DINNER This year was one of the finest and largest “All Ranks’ Dinner” we have had in many years. 260 active and former Members attended. Four WW2 Veterans also took part in the festivities: Mac JOYNER, Dan NAYLAN and Don STEWART from Sunnybrook Hospital and our own Norm BAKER. Our thanks to Valorie Flynn for ensuring our veterans attended.
Sgt Jim Forrest (left) joined in 1959. He is the longest serving band member. Sgt Bob Logan joined in 1966.
Above— Janet Russell, Tom Quigley, CWO (ret’d) Dan Joyce.
Right— Don Stewart and Valorie Flynn
DONATIONS TO THE EDUCATION AND WELFARE FUND We extend our sincere thanks to all the members who made generous donations to our Education and Welfare Fund and the Regimental History Fund. These gifts make it possible to carry out our charitable activities. Since our September Newsletter the following members have sent donations: Clifford ARNOLD, Joan ARRAND, Joseph BUOZIS, Norman BAKER, Mary Lea BELL, Raymond BIRD, Robert CARTER, Douglas CATTO, Shirley CALD- WELL, Russell CLEARWATER, Julian CELORIO, Carl CLARK, Nancy COOK, Wayne COTGREAVE, Julie CRAWFORD, Elizabeth CUM- BERLAND, Bill DALGLISH, John EASSON, Luke ELLIOT, Daniel EUSTACE, Gino FALCONI, Harold HARKES, Ronald GUNN, Carolyn & George HILL, John HOUSSER, Rob HOWARD, Robert W. JONE, Keith LAWRENCE, Reg LEWIS, Farjardo MORITZ, Allan NANDERS, Mark NYE, Ron OGILVIE, Lou PANTALEO, David PLATT, Adrian PRAYSNER, John & Bonnie PREECE, Alf ROBINSON, Barbara RIL- LEY, Fred SCOTT, Stephan SIMANVI, Gerda SMITH, George SNIDER, John SINGLETON, John SPROATT, Ted TAYLOR, Mark & Den- nise TONNER, Garry THOMSON, Graham THOMSON, Louis TRENTON, Audrey TURNER and Al WARD
CHANGE OF ADDRESS Notification of a change of address is important to keep your name on the Association’s mailing list. When you move, please send us your new address using the Registration and Order Form. Keep the Association up to date about how you are doing and we will continue to inform you about what your Regiment is doing. The Regiment sincerely ap- preciates your participation in the Regimental Family. 4
OUR REGIMENTAL HOCKEY TEAM
You will be pleased to hear that the Regiment has its own Hockey Team and will play against other Regiments in the Brigade. In De- cember nineteen members of the Hockey Team laced-up their skates and took to the ice against the QOR hockey team who are the current 'B' Division Brockville Tournament Champions. The puck was dropped by the Honorary LCol of the QOR and our own LCol (ret'd) Dana Gidlow. (see picture below) The game was fast paced with action at both ends of the ice. Within the first five minutes we scored our first goal thanks to Pte Mine- ma. A few minutes later, Pte Papadamou scored making it 2 - 0. We maintained that lead until the last two minutes of the first period where Pte Papadamou scored his second goal. All three goals were scored from close range thanks to some excellent passing from their line-mates. We kept a 3-0 lead until the last fifteen minutes when the QOR scored their only goal from a scramble in front of our net. It was the only time they got close as we maintained a disciplined approach and kept the slot clear for Pte Gadoury to make a number of saves. As the clock wound-down, there was plenty of angst on the QOR bench which showed itself on the ice. However, we maintained our composure and focused on the end-state: defeating the 'B' Division Brockville Tournament Champions. We won and the game ended 3-1. On the 4th February we played against the Lorne Scots Hockey Team. It was our third game and we lost 3:2. We gave this formidable team a solid contest. Capt P Martinis
It might be possible to order additional Regimental hockey jerseys. If you are interested, please let us know
REUNION DINNER 2013— Following a great meal, guests enjoyed themselves at the hospitality suite.
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VETERANS’ WELFARE Important! If you know of any former member of the Regiment who may need our support, please let us know. We may be able to help or find someone who can. Call one of the Officers listed, or send an e-mail or note using the Reg- istration Form enclosed. Web site address: www.rregtc-assoc.ca VETERANS’ CONCERNS COMMITTEE (VCC) The Royal Regiment of Canada has started a Veter- ans' Concerns Committee (VCC) with a view of supporting, informing and helping members of the Reg- imental Family. This support ranges from contacts for sickness or bereavement, to information about changes in taxes and government regulations. It will also include information about commercial dis- counts and advantages available to Military members, past and present. Beyond that, the VCC com- mittee may recommend for the Association to support certain positive thrusts in veteran advocacy. For example, are you aware of the Canadian Forces Appreciation Program? The Program will provide you with a card that identifies you as a past or serving member of the Canadian Forces. Your member- ship is free and it will entitle you to discounts in travel and a number of other areas. Go to the follow- ing link/site or request further information through the Association. https://www.cfmws.com/en/OurServices/CFOne/Pages/ JoinNow.aspx The VCC is chaired by Alan Nanders, and is enriched by the wide-ranging experience of Gary Stafford, Ross Atkinson, Ron Saranic and Valorie Flynn who has been our stalwart supporter of the Vets at Sunnybrook. For sudden illnesses or bereavements Valorie Flynn and Ted Taylor would be the fastest contacts to make. For all other questions contact our chairperson, Alan Nanders, or other committee members. - Alan, lives in Kitchener; his phone number is 519-741-0005 and Alan's email is [email protected]. Ted Taylor Phone: 416-291-0595 Email: [email protected]
Val Flynn Phone: 416-242-4908 Email: [email protected] TO ALL D-DAY AND BATTLE OF NORMANDY VETERANS VAC has just announced a travel subsidy for D-Day and Battle of Normandy veterans. Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino an- nounced Sunday that the Conservative government will pay UP TO $2,000.00 to help surviving veterans return to the site of the invasion which marked the turning point in the Second World War. You can apply on line and you will find the Application Form under the section marked "Travel Assistance" in the middle of the page.***** YOU MUST APPLY ASAP!!! ***** http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/d-day
MILITARY TRAINING THEN AND NOW In this section, we hope to provide you with insight into the training our reservists take today, compared to what we may have done in previous years. For example, I joined the Regiment as a private in 1970. Within a year, I was sent on the Junior Leaders Course to attain the rank of Corporal. The course was conducted at the armoury over five weekends. Today our leadership courses cover the same con- tent and duration as our regular force partners. Now the first leadership rank is Master Corporal. The course to become an Infantry MCpl is now called DP 2 PLQ – Primary Leadership Course. Personnel must meet the following prerequisites to be selected for the course: a. DP 2 Weapons Detachment Member; b. Be selected by the Unit CO; c. Be medically fit; and d. Battle Fitness Test must be current up to the last day of the course.
An Infanteer would then have to pass the following four MODs to become an Infantry Master Corporal: MOD 1 – Distance Learning (DL): 11 days MOD 2 – Residency: 9 days MOD 3 – Field: 15 days MOD 4 or otherwise known as PLQ-Infantry: 22 days (only for Infanteers)
As you can see, to successfully attain the rank of Master Corporal it now takes 57 days of training and a significant amount of determination and dedication by both the member and their families. However, while there is significant sacrifice, the re- wards and benefits are great. Our reserve members and leaders now stand shoulder to shoulder with their regular force counterparts, providing them the opportunity to lead both regular and reserve personnel in garrison and on overseas mis- sions. Were you aware that on average, 20 percent of our soldiers serving in Afghanistan were reservists from across Cana- da.
SMALL ARMS TRAINER (SAT) Through the gracious support of LCol Jones our members have been invited to participate on the Small Arms Trainer (SAT). Using computer technology and working replicas of the C7 Rifle, the SAT system realisti- cally provides members an opportunity to practice and improve their shooting and weapons handling skills. We anticipate that our members will utilize the SAT range between the hours of 7 and 8PM to facili- tate their attendance at our meetings. Dress is casual on the range and dress for the meeting will be Tie and Jacket. The SAT provides a great opportunity for us to experience current training systems and we welcome all association members to par-
SUPPORTING THE TROOPS On Sunday Jan 26th and Sunday Feb 23rd, Association Members provided coffee and do- nuts for members of our Regiment returning from weekend training. After a challenging weekend of training, our hospitality was well received. Thanks go out to our Association’s Sgt at Arms, Anton Vassiliou for purchasing and ensuring these items were transported to Fort York Armoury. Volunteers from our Association serve our troops and have an opportunity to inter- act with them. If you are interested in taking part in this activity, please check “Yes” on the registration form and mail it to us.
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LOOKING BACK - CAN YOU NAME THE SOLDIERS IN THE PHOTOS BELOW? In keeping with our responsibility to maintain records of our Regimental past, we are now seeking and archiving photos of our members in their early years of service. To accomplish this, we are requesting members to send in an early picture of them in uniform. The date, location and the names of any other members in the photo would be appreciated. If mailed in, your picture will be returned at the earliest opportunity. We will display some of the pictures we receive and challenge you to guess who they are. Send your answer in and we will identify them in the next newsletter. We would like to thank WO (ret’d) Ted DICKER for graciously donating a portable hard drive on which to help store these and future photos. Good luck!
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THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF CANADA ASSOCIATION VETERANS’ GUARD TO MARCH IN WARRIORS’ DAY PARADE 2014
WO Glen Moore CD, our new President, will once again organize a Royals’ Association Guard to take part in this years Warriors’ Day Parade. Dress will be summer order consisting of red beret, short sleeve white shirt, grey pants, black shoes, regimental epaulets & lanyard, Last year our members marched through the Princes’ Gate led by the Band of The Royal Regiment. They re- ceived a well deserved round of applause from the spectators and placed third receiving the Canon Scott Trophy for for- mations of less than 20, Glen hopes to have as many as 30 members march in the 2014 Warriors’ Day Parade. Those interested in participating in this year’s parade should contact Glen Moore.
FREE TICKETS FOR WARRIORS' DAY AT THE CNE - SAT 16 AUG 14 The annual Warriors' Day Parade will be held at the Ca- nadian National Exhibition in Toronto on 16 Aug 2014. It is still the biggest Veterans' parade in North America! You will have a great time there! The Parade begins at 10:00AM and enters through the Princes’ Gates. There is lots of seating available at the location of the Saluting Dias. Check your newspaper for changes to this program. There will also be a Canadian Forces Display and other Military presentations that are well worth seeing. The Warriors' Day Parade Council usually provides free tickets for the CNE for members & former members of the Regi- ment and their families. Tickets are good until 12 noon on Sat 16 Aug. Order only what you need and use them only for your- self and family. Do not give Veterans’ tickets away to others. The Council promised the CNE we wouldn’t do that. Mail your request to the TICKET CHAIRMAN, WARRIORS’ DAY PARADE COUNCIL, 105 HOLLYBERRY TRAIL, WILLOW- DALE ON, M2H 2N9 Include a note with the following information: 1. Name, Regimental #, or Service No; 2. The number of tickets you require; 3. Names of the persons who will use them; 4. Name of the unit you served with; and 5. Include a stamped self-addressed return envelope.
THE ROYAL REGIMENT’S DOUBLE CD IS STILL AVAILABLE! The Bands double CD “Saeculum Aureum” (Golden Age) continues to be a great hit with our members. This CD is the sixth recording by our Band and has been a huge success. The wide variety of music with imaginative arrangements by Capt Bill Mighton CD, is a must for all Royals to hear.
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MONTHLY MEETINGS - FIRST “THURSDAY” OF EACH MONTH - SEP TO JUN Our change to Thursday nights has been very successful. The Commanding Officer and RSM normally stop by to say hello and the new Executive is getting established. In the near future, we hope to start receiving short lectures from members of the Regiment on a variety of subjects. The intent being to expand our knowledge of the current techniques and equipment used by current serving members. As usual, our meetings are conducted in the WOs & Sgts Mess. The doors open at 7:30 pm and the meeting starts at 8 pm. The average duration is approximately one hour, giving members the opportunity to socialize. Recent attendance has increased and our regular attendees look forward to welcoming new members. Plan to attend a future Thursday night meeting and renew ties with your Regiment.
IN MEMORIAM
WOII Hugh LOWTHER, Fergus ON 12 Feb 2013
Tom McCartney CAMERON, 16 Oct 2013
Carl TEICMAN, Port Albernie, BC 25 Dec 2013
Cpl Camilo SANHUEZA-MARTINEZ 08 Jan 2014
John HISHON, Tor, ON 05 Feb 2014
Margaret HALIBURTON, Tor, ON 08 Feb 2014 Gordon KERR, Brighton, ON 14 Feb 2014
Officers of the Fifties annual luncheon.
2014 - COMING EVENTS - FOR REGIMENT, BAND & ASSOCIATION
Thu 3 Apr 2000 hrs Association meeting, WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess, FYA Sat 19 Apr 1930 hrs Queen’s Birthday Concert, Band & Iseler Singers at Christchurch Deer Park, on Yonge St, North of St Clair. Thu 1 May 1930 hrs Association Meeting, WOs’ Sgts’ Mess, FYA Fri 2 MAY 1930 hrs Last night at the Proms Concert, St James Cathedral Toronto. Fri 16 May 1800 hrs Officers’ Batoche Dinner, Albany Club, 93 King St E. Sat 17 May 1800 hrs WOs’ & Sgts’ Batoche Dinner, FYA Sun 1 Jun 1300 hrs Sorrel Day Parade, Change of Command, FYA Thu 5 Jun 2000 hrs* 2736 Army Cadets “Batoche Coy” Annual Review Parade FYA Sat 07 Jun 1930 hrs* Canadian International Tattoo, COPs Coliseum, Hamilton. Sun 08 Jun 1400 hrs* Canadian International Tattoo, COPs Coliseum, Hamilton. Sat 16 Aug 1000 hrs * Warriors' Day Parade, CNE Aug Date & Time TBC** Proms Concert with Elmer Iseler Singers, CNE Bandshell Thu 04 Sep 2000 hrs Association meeting, WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess, FYA Thu 25 Sep 1930 hrs* Dieppe Memorial FYA Thu 02 Oct 1930 hrs Association meeting, WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess, FYA Thu 06 Nov 2000 hrs Association meeting, WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess, FYA Sat 08 Nov 1800 hrs 70th Regimental Re-Union Dinner, Sheraton Inn Sun 09 Nov 1100 hrs * Memorial Service, St James Cathedral, Toronto Thu 04 Dec 2000 hrs Association meeting, WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess, FYA Sun 07 Dec 1400 hrs ** Sunnybrook Hospital Band Concert, K Wing, Thu 11 Dec 1900 hrs All Ranks Christmas Dinner, FYA Sun 14 Dec 1400 hrs Children’s Christmas Party, FYA Mon 15 Dec time TBC Band Concert, Scarborough Civic Centre, Toronto
All Times marked * are for Spectators only. The Band & Regiment parade earlier. ** Dates to be confirmed. All dates and times are subject to change.
ANSWERS TO LOOKING BACK
Left to right in order , Lou Pantaleo, Alan Nanders, Fred Scott, Ali Hirji and Ted Dicker
Send in YOUR photo to Gary Stafford at
RR1 47 Dekker Street, Everett, ON L0M 1J0
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ASSOCIATION FORMS
Part One Registration and Change of Address Part Two Payment of Association Dues Part Three Donations for Scholarships or Education Fund Part Four Delivery of News Letter Part Five Reunion Dinner Tickets Part Six Order Forms
PART ONE – REGISTRATION If new address please check box Name______Service/Regimental #______Apt/Unit # ______Street # ______Address______City______Prov______Postal Code ______Tel # ______Email Address ______Service History (optional)- Short outline of your service. Years, locations, Company etc… Please include over- seas tours. ______If you need more space, use back of form.
PART TWO – ASSOCIATION DUES FOR 2014 Your dues are extremely important to the continued success of our Association. Please enclose a cheque and indicate your payment of YEARLY DUES $15.00 or
LIFE MEMBERSHIP of $150.00 If your are already a life member or have paid your dues by other means, please indicate below
Already Life Member Already paid yearly dues
PART THREE – DONATIONS – SCHOLARSHIP OR EDUCATION AND VETERANS’ FUND Name of Donor ______Scholarship supported ______Amount ______This year each recipient will receive $400.00. This amount can be paid by one or more donors.
Do you prefer a separate certificate Yes No If you have a special request concerning your donation, please contact us, or list below ______
Donation to Education & Veterans’ Fund Amount ______
DO NOT SEND CASH VIA MAIL. PLEASE SEND CHEQUE PAYABLE TO R REGT C ASSOCIATION A RECEIPT FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL DONATIONS PRIVACY - THE ASSOCIATION PROTECTS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND ADHERES TO ALL LEIS- LATIVE REQUIREMENTS.
SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE ENCLOSED
ASSOCIATION MAILING ADDRESS: R REGT C ASSOCIATION 29 FENWOOD HTS TORONTO ON M1M 2V6
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PART FOUR - DELIVERY OF YOUR NEWSLETTER
We are trying to reduce our mailing costs and our impact on the environment. Please indicate if you would like your News- letter delivered by mail or email.
BY MAIL Address ---______
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BY EMAIL Email ______
PART FIVE – REUNION DINNER TICKETS FOR 8TH NOVEMBER 2014 $ ______TBC____ EACH
Please send me tickets @ $ ______each for a total of $ ______
Tickets in name of ______
PART SIX – ORDER FORM (Prices for kit includes taxes, packaging and postage)
Indicate in box the number required
BROOCH, Ladies, gold and silver coloured metal ( new design) $15
BLAZER BUTTONS, Set of 10 (4 on front of jacket & 6 small for sleeve) $15
BLAZER CREST, gold wire ( new lower price) $25
CUMMERBUNDS, Pattern for Mess Kit & Tuxedo $40
ROYALS’ CREST (mount inside or outside of car window) (3 for $5) $5
T-SHIRT, red or blue with gold Regimental Crest, Size Red Blue $15
REGIMENTAL TIE $20
REGIMENTAL BOW TIE, pre tied or regular $15
PLASTIC WALLET with gold crest (3for $5) $5
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