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Patron and Vice Patrons 1 Photograph of President 4

Officers and Executive Committee 1978—79 5 — 6 Photograph of Executive Committee 1977—78 7

Past Presidents 8 — 9 Past Colonels Commandant 9

Life Members 10 — 11 Honorary Life Members 11

Past Secretaries and Treasurers 11 — 12 In Memoriam 12 Photograph of delegates attending 1978 meeting 13 Order of Battle, Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery 14 Minutes of 93rd Annual Meeting Welcome by Base Commander 15 Approval of 1977 Minutes 15

Presidents Opening Address 15 — 18 Business Arising From 1977 Minutes Resolutions 18

Note on Contingency Grant 19 — 20 DNDComment on 1977 Position Paper 20 Committee Reports

Financial 20 — 22

History Promotion 22 — 23 Memberships 24 Constitution 25 Military Presence on University Campuses 25

Competitions 25 — 28

Photographs of awarding of trophies and prizes 29 — 34 Regional Representatives Reports

Atlantic 35 — 36

Eastern 36 — 38

Central 38 — 39

Prairie 39 — 41

Pacific 42 — 43 —3—

Address by the Director of Prti11ery 44 — 45

New Business Artillery Memorials 46 Life Memberships 47

Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers 47 — 48 National Employers Support Committee 48 - 53 Messages

To Her Majesty The Queen 54 To The Master Gunner 54 Affiliation with BAA 54 çports of Syndicates Position Paper 1978 55

Competitions 55 — 57 Membership 57

Promotion and Public Relations 58 — 59 Finances 59 Resolutions 60

Constitution 61 — 62

Pictorial review of Guest Night 63 — 81

Address by the Colonel Commandant 82 — 83 Location of future meeting 83 Election of Officers and Executive 83 Motions of Appreciation 83 Actions of the Executive 84

Committees for 1978—79 84 — 85

List of Members attendirg 93rd Annual Meeting 86 — 87

Rules of the Royal Canadian Artillery Association 1A — 9A Colonel E.H. Rowe, CD ADC

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PAST PRESIDENTS

1876—79 Major General Sir E. Selby Smyth, KCM3 1880—83 Major General R.G.A. Luard 1884—87 Lieutenant—Colonel W.R. Oswald 1888—89 Honorable Colonel A.M. MacDonald 1890 Major General Sir F. Middleton, KCM CB 1891 Lieutenant—Colonel A.A. Stevenson 1892 Lieutenant-Colonel A.E. Curren 1893 Lieutenant—Colonel J.R. Armstrong 1894-96 Lieutenant-Colonel the Honorable E.G. Prior, MP 1897—98 Lieutenant—Colonel F. Minden Cole, DSO 1899—01 Colonel D.T. Irwin, Ct43 VD 1902—03 Major General W.H. Cotton 1904—05 Colonel Frank King, MD 1906—07 Colonel Sir John Hendrie, KCM3CVO 1908 Lieutenant-Colonel H. McL. Davison 1909 Colonel R. Costigan, DSO 1910 Colonel N.F. MacNachtan, CVO 1911 Colonel E.M. Renouf 1912 Lieutenant—Colonel E.W. Rathbun 1913 Lieutenant—Colonel Lacey R. Johnson 1914 Lieutenant—Colonel W.G. Hurdman, DSO 1920 Major General Sir Edward Morrison, KCMGCB DSO 1921 Colonel J.J. Creelman, DSO. 1922 Brigadier General. C.H. MacLaren, .CMGDSO 1923 Lieutenant—Colonel S.B. Anderson, CI43 DSO 1924 Brigadier General W.O. Dodds, CMGDSOVD 1925 Colonel J.J. Penhale, DSO 1926 Lieutenant—Colonel H.H.. Sterns 1927 Lieutenant—Colonel J.A. McDonald, DSO 1928 Lieutenant—Colonel N.P. MacLeod, MC 1929 Colonel E.G.M. Cape, DSO. 1930 Colonel MacKenzie Waters, MC 1931 Lieutenant-Colonel N. MacDonald 1932—33 Colonel The Honorable G.A. Drew, PC VD CD QC LLD 1934 Lieutenant—Colonel R.T. Perry, VD 1935 Brigadier W.C. Hyde, DSO VO 1936 Lieutenant—Colonel J.R. Samson, OBE.VI) 1937 Lieutenant-Colonel G.T. Inch, MC.VD 1938 Brigadier fl .A.. Fraser, VD..

1939 Colonel C.G. Beeston, QC . 1940—46 Colonel J.J. Creelrnan, DSO 1947 Major General A.B. Matthews, CBE DSO ED CD 1948 Brigadier P.A.S. Todd, CBE.DSO ED CD 1949 .Brigadier R.E.G. Roome, CBE VD 1950 Brigadier H.E. Wright, ED 1951 Brigadier.E.R. Suttie, CBE DSO ED CD 1952 Brigadier A.E. McB. Bell—Irving, OBE ED

1953 Brigadier. H.E. Murray, DSO ED . 1954 Brigadier Maurice Archer, E 1955 Brigadier F..D. Lace, DSO OBE ED —9—

1956 Brigadier J.A. Gillies, ODE ED 1957 Brigadier W.D. King, OBE ED CD 1958 Brigadier J. Bibeau, DSO El) 1959 Brigadier R.T. DuMoulin, ED CD QC 1960 Brigadier D.C. Campbell, CD 1961 Brigadier H.T. Airey, CD 1961—62 Colonel R.W. Cormack, OBE ED CD 1962—63 Brigadier G.B. Robertson, ED CD QC 1963 Brigadier B. Normandeau, CD 1964—65 Lieutenant-Colonel W.S. Jackson, CD 1965—66 Lieutenant—Colonel E.R. Clends, MBEED CD 1966—67 Lieutenant-Colonel R.J. Connor, ED 1967—68 Lieutenant—Colonel J.D. Cambridge, CD 1968—69 Lieutenant—Colonel W.D. Elsdon, GMCD 1969—70 Colonel J.H. Turnbull, CD 1970—71 Colonel B. Shapiro, CD 1971-72 Lieutenant—Colonel A.G. Lynch-Staunton, CD 1972—73 Lieutenant—Colonel J.C. McKenna, CD 1973—74 Lieutenant—Colonel J.W. Aiward, CD QC 1974—75 Colonel A.E. Sherwin, CD 1975—76 Lieutenant—Colonel B.S. MacDonald, CD 1976—77 Lieutenant—Colonel B.G. Brule, CD 1977—78 Colonel E.H. Rowe, CD ADC

PAST COLONELS COMMANDANT

Major General T.B. Strange 1 Apr 1925 - 20 May 1925

Colonel Del T. Irwin, CIVUVD 10 Jul 1925 — 19 Mar 1928

H/Col. BGen. W.O.H. Dodds, CI4GDSO VI) 20 Mar 1928 — 25 Aug 1934

Major General H.A. Panet, CB CM3DSO 1 Nov 1934 — 17 Jan 1948

Major General H.O.N. Brownfield, CBE MC CD 18 Jan 1948 — 17 Jan 1958

Brigadier P.A.S. Todd, CBE DSO ED CD 18 Jan 1958 — 17 Jan 1964

Major General A.B. Matthews, CBE DSO ED CD 18 Jan 1964 — 17 Jan 1969

Major General H.A. Sparling, CBE DSO CD 18 Jan 1969 — 17 Jan 1975 — 10 —

LIST OF LIFE MEMBERS

Lieutenant—Colonel JW.. Aiward, C]) OC Colonel W.G. Ames, CD Brigadier M. Archer, MBECD Colonel J.P. Beer, MBECD Lieutenant-Colonel A.H. Birks, DSO ED Colonel G.F. Blyth, CD Lieutenant-Colonel T. Bond, MCCD Lieutenant—Colonel T. Boülanger, Major A.E. Bruce Lieutenant-Colonel •N.B. Buchanan, MC Lieutenant—Colonel J . H. Coleman, MBEED Lieutenant-colonel O.F.C. Cook, CD. Lieutenant—Colonel J.E. Crosman, CD Lieutenant-Colonel J.H.E. Day, CD Lieutenant-Colonel J.E. de Hart, MC CD Captain The Honourable Mister Justice R.G.B. Dickson Brigadier R.T. Du?Ioulin, ED CD Lieutenant-Colonel C.R. Dyke, CD Lieutenant—Colonel G.C. Eaton, MC CD Colonel J.F. Edgecombe, OBE ED CD Major F.J.R. Ervin CD Captain D.F. Filliter Colonel H.M. Hague, DSO ED QC Captain D.W. Hawthorne, CD Brigadier General R.G. Heitshu, CD Capt. N.P. Hill Lieutenant—Colonel W.H. Howard, MC Lieutenant-Colonel R.A. Jacobson Colonel M.D. Kearney, CD Lieutenant-Colonel K.J. Kenyon, CD Brigadier F.D. Lace, DSO OBE ED Major K.D. Lavender, CD Lieutenant-Colonel A.G. Lynch-Staunton, CD Colonel S.A. Magnacca, CMED CD H/Colonel Captain J.R. Matheson, KStJ CD QC Major General A.B. Matthews, CBE DSO ED CD Lieutenant—Colonel J.C. McKenna, CD Brigadier R. Normandeau, CD Brigadier General P.W. Oland, OC EM CD Brigadier General The Honour’able V. deB. Oland, ED Lieutenant-Colonel M.T. O’Leary, CD Colonel J.S. Orton, MBEMCCD Major R.L. Pepall, MEE Colonel A.C. Perron, ED CD Brigadier G.B. Robertson, ED CD QC Lieutenant Norman M. Rogers, QC Colonel B. Shapiro, CD Colonel A.E. Sherwin, CD 1951 1952 1959 1954 1964 1965 1965 1972 1969 1972 1976 1973

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ORDEROF BATTLE

THE ROYALREGIMENTOF CANADIANARTILLERY

UNIT LOCATION BATTERIES 1RcHA Lahr A,B,C,Z(FLYOVER) 2RCHA Petawawa D,E(PARA) 3RCHA Shilo G,J,U(AD) 5e RALC Valcartier Q,X,V(AD)

W BTY Gagetown 128 AADBTY Baden 129 AADBTY Lahr 1 Fd Regt Halifax 51, 87 2 Fd Regt Montreal 7, 50, 66 3 Fd Regt Saint John 89, 115 6 Fd Regt (RAC) Levis 57, 58, 59 7 Tor Regt Toronto 9, 15, 130 10 Fd Regt Regina 18, 64 11 Fd Regt Guelph 16, 29, 11 15 Fd Regt Vancouver 31, 68 20 Fd Regt Edmonton 61, 78 26 Fd Regt Brandon 13, 71 30 Fd Regt Ottawa 1, 2 49 Fd Regt Sault Ste Marie 30, 148 56 Fd Regt Brantford 10, 54, 69 62 Fd Regt (RAC) Shawinigan 81, 185 5 (BC) Fd Regt Victoria 20 md Fd Bty Lethbridge 84 Ind Fd Bty Yarmouth 116 Bty Kenora — 15 —

93rd ANNUALMEETING1978

The Ninety—Third annual meeting of the Royal Canadian Artillery Association opened at 0900 hours, 21 September 1978, in Building F—i, Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, Oromocto, New Brunswick, with the President, Colonel E.H. Rowe, CD ADC presiding.

Welcome by Base Commander

Brigadier General J.J. Barrett, Commander of the Combat Training Centre formally welcomed the delegates and members, and expressed his delight that he was able to host the artillery meetings. He recognized the strong and valid voice of the corps associations, as well as their great use to the regular force. General Barrett spoke on the need for a combat arms school, and of the decisions leading up to the establishment of the school. He described its training function as that which, in whatever way, makes most sense. Approval of the Minutes of the 1977 Annual Meeting

These were approved by the general meeting, there being no discernible errors or omissions. President’s 0.enin: Address

GENERALLESLIE, GENERALHEITSHU, COLONELSTEIN, GENTLEMEN,

I AMBOTHHONOUREDANDDELIGHTEDTO WELCOMEYOUALL TO THE 93RD ANNUAL

CONFERENCEOF THE ROYALCANADIANARTILLERYASSOCIATION, ANDTO EXPRESS MY

PLEASUREAT SEEING SO MANYDEDICATEDGUNNERSASSEMBLEDTO CONSIDERTHE MANY

ARTILLERYANDOTHERMILITARYPROBLEMSTHATWILL HAVETO BE DISCUSSEDAS WELL

AS, HOPEFULLY,TO HEARSOMEGOODNEWSON THE ACHIEVEMENTOF OBJECTIVES SET AT

EARLIER SUCHGATHERINGS. V.

AS NO DOUBTMOSTOF YOUARE A’ARE, IT WASANNOUNCEDEARLIER THIS YEAR

THATTHE TERMOF OURCOLONEL-COMMANDANTHADBEEN EXTENDEDFOR A FURTHERTWO YEARS. ON BEHALFOF ALL GUNNERS;I HASTENEDTO SEND OURCONGRATULATIONSTO

GENERALLESLIE ANDI AMSURE YOUALL, AS WELLAS YOUREXECUTIVE, ARE GLADTO KNOWTHATTHE WEALTHOF KNOWLEDGEANDGUNNEREXPERTISE THAT IS HIS, WILL BE AVAILABLEDIRECTLYTO US FOR A FURTHERPERIOD OF TIME. HIS EVER AVAILABLE SUPPORTANDADVICEHAS BEEN OF INFINITE ASSISTANCETO ME DURINGTHIS PAST

YEARAND MY I EXPRESS DEEP GRATITUDETO HIM AT THIS TIME. V

I WOULDLIKE ALSO TO TAKEA MOMENTHERE TO EXPRESS THE THANKSOF THIS ASSOCIATIONTO THE CHIEF OF THE DEFENCESTAFF, ADMIRALROBERTFALLS, FOR GRANTINGUS PERMISSIONTO GATHERHERE AT CFB GAGETOWN(ANDALSO FOR HIS MESSAGE OF GOODWISHES). WEARE ALSOGREATLYINDEBTEDTO THE BASE COMMANDERBGEN. J. J. BARRETTANDHIS STAFF ANDSINCERELYTHANKTHEMFOR THEIR GRACIOUSHOSPITALITY. — 16 —

SHORTLYAFTEROURLAST GENERALMEETINGYOUREXECUTIVEMET IN OTTAWATO PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHESTO OURPOSITION PAPER PRIOR TO ITS PRESENTATIONAT THE CONFERENCEOF DEFENCEASSOCIATIONS. WHENPRESENTEDAT THAT CONFERENCEIN JANUARYTHIS YEARIT WASWELLRECEIVEDANDOBTAINEDIMMEDIATESUPPORTAND ENDORSEMENTOF ITS AIM. THE REPLYTO SAME, RECEIVEDTHIS WEEK, WASNOT ENCOURAGING.

OURRESOLUTIONREGARDINGTAX EXEMPTIONINCENTIVESWASDISCUSSED IN

SYNDICATEAT CDAANDONCETHE RAMIFICATIONSOF SUCHAN IDEA BECAMECLEARIT

WASWITHDRAWNBY OURREPRESENTATIVE.

RESOLUTIONNUMBERTWOON YEARROUNDRANKANDTRADEQUALIFICATIONSCOURSES

HAS BEENWELLRECEIVEDBY FMCANDIN CERTAINAREASPLANNINGIS ALREADYUNDER

WAYIN THIS DIRECTION.

THE THIRD RESOLUTIONWHICHCONCERNEDMILITIA PARTICIPATION IN FUTURE

AIR DEFENCETASKSWASALSO ADDRESSEDBY THE COMMANDERFMC. HE HAS AGREEDTO

THE ESTABLISHMENTOF A JOINT REGULARFORCE-RESERVECOMMITTEEAT SUCHTIME

WHENOTHERINDETERMINATEFACTORSSUCHAS TRADESTRUCTURE,FIRM OPERATIONAL

TASKINGS, EQUIPMENTANDSCALES OF ISSUE HAVEBEEN RESOLVED.

I PERSONALLY,HAVEPARTICIPATEDALREADYIN THE REGULARFORCEAIR DEFENCE ANNUALCONFERENCESANDHAVEBEEN ASSUREDOF FURTHERPARTICIPATION IN FUTURE CONFERENCEOF THIS TYPE.

NOT A GREATDEALHAS HAPPENEDREGARDINGOURSUGGESTIONTO PLACEAN ARTILLERY CELL IN EACHAREAHQ. FMC IS NOT PREPAREDTO FUNDSUCH. IN CMAONE OFFICER HAS BEEN “DOUBLED-HATTED”TO GIVE SOMECOVERAGEIN THIS DIRECTION BUT, AS OURRECENT ARTILLERYCONCENTRATIONAT GRAYLING,MICHIGANPOINTED OUT, THERE IS STILL GREAT

NEEDFOR SOMECO—ORDINATEDCOMMANDPOST EXERCISES ANDCOMMUNICATIONSTRAINING TO BRING MILITIA BATTERIESUP TO THE REQUIREDSTANDARD. I FEEL WEMUSTCONTINUE TO PUSH FOR THIS.

IT HADBEEN MYINTENTION, AS PRESIDENT, TO VISIT ALL THE MILITIA UNITS IN THE FIELD. IN THIS I HAVEBEEN ONLYPARTIALLYSUCCESSFULIN THAT CANADAIS

A BIG COUNTRYANDAS A DISTRICT COMMANDERANDA WORKINGMANIT IS DIFFICULT TO

COVERTHE GROUNDINVOLVEDIN THE TIME AVAILABLE. — 17

THE DIRECTORANDI HADA PLEASANTVISIT WITH THE PACIFIC AREAUNITS IN

LATE MARCHIN FORT LEWIS ANDYAKIMA(WASHINGTON). I ALSO HADAN ENJOYABLE

TWODAYVISIT WITH THE PRAIRIE AREAGUNNERSDURINGTHEIR MILCONIN EARLYJULY, AT DUNDURN. LAST MONTHI HADTHE PRIVILEGE OF HAVINGTHE FIVE CENTRALAREA

UNITS UNDERMYCOMMANDAT CAMPGRAYLING,MICHIGANFOR TWOWEEKS. MYAPOLOGIES TO THE ARTILLERYMENOF SECTEURDE L’EST ANDATLANTICAREAFOR MYFAILURE TO VISIT THEM.

ALSO, DURINGTHE PAST.YEAR, I HAVERECEIVEDMOREOR LESS REGULARREPORTS FROMTHE VARIOUSAREAREPRESENTATIVESANDHAVEBEEN ABLE TO FEP’ REASONABLY

CURRENTWITH YOURTRAININGAIMS ANDFRUSTRATIONS. THERE IS NO DOUBTWE STILL

HAVEGREATMANYEQUIPMENTPROBLEMS,BUT THINGS ARE IMPROVING. THE DIRECTOR

OF ARTILLERYHAS ADDRESSEDTHIS. SUBJECT, BUT ASWE. ARE ENTERINGANOTHERPERIOD

OF FINANCIAL RESTRAINTIT IS ALMOSTCERTAINTHATCERTAIN. ITEMS WILL BE FURTHER

DELAYED. OURAIM MUSTBE TO ACCOMPLISHOURTASKSWITHIN THE CONSTRAINTS

IMPOSEDWHILEAT THE SAMETIME PRESSING CONTINUALLYFOR IMPROVEMENTSIN OUR

EQUIPMENTANDSCALES OF ISSUE. . .. .

YOUSHOULDALL HAVERECEIVEDBY NOWTHE SECONDDRAFTOF THE PROPOSENEW ESTABLISF€NTS FOR MILITIA ARTILLERYREGIMENTSANDBATTERIES. THIS HAS BEEN

PRODUCEDAFTER MUCHTHOUGHTANDCONSULTATIONANDIS A DEFINITE STEP FORWARD.

THE “BUILDING BLOCK”PRINCIPLE FACILITATES FUTUREINCREASESIN THE. SIZE OF UNITS SHOULDSUCHEVER BECOMEPOSSIBLE, AS WELLAS ADDINGALL THOSEANCILLARY

“NON-GUNNER”OCCUPATIONSTHATWE HAVELONGSOUGHTAFTER. THE REPRESENTATIVE

FROMFMCMAYENLARGEON THIS SUBJECT LATERIN OURMEETING. . .

I WOULDBE REMISS IF I FAILED TO EXPRESSMYDEEP APPRECIATIONOF THE SOLID SUPPORTRECEIVEDDURINGTHE PAST YEARFROMMYVICE-PRESIDENT, LCOL DE HART

WHOWASEVER READYTO REPRESENTME WHENI WASUNAVAILABLE. ALSO, TO OURHARD

WORKINGSECRETARY—TREASURERLCOL SCARDINAWHOCONTRIBUTESTIRELESSLY TO OUR CAUSE.

ONE OTHERSIGNIFICANT ASSOCIATIONTHATHAS OCCURREDDURINGTHE PAST YEAR IS THE RAPPORTESTABLISHEDBETWEENTHE RCAAEXECUTIVEANDTHE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOROF ARTILLERY. THIS MUSTBE FOSTEREDIN FUTUREYEARSANDIT IS MY INTENTIONTHATTHE SYNDICATEWHICHWILL DISCUSS OTHERCONSTITUTIONALCHANGES AT THIS MEETINGWILL ALSO REWRITERULE #5 OF OURCONSTITUENTRULES SO THATTHE

DIRECTOROF ARTILLERYIS A FULL MEMBEROF THE EXECUTIVEOF THIS ASSOCIATION. — 18 —

TO SERVEA YEARAS PRESIDENTOF THE RCAAIS SOMETHINGTO WHICHALL SHOULD

ASPIRE. IT IS AN EDUCATIONALAN]) INVIGORATINGEXPERIENCE, ANDI HAVEENJOYED IT IMMENSELY. I THANKYOUALL FOR THE FIRST CLASS SUPPORTYOUHAVEGIVEN TO ME, AS WELLAS THE HONORBESTOWEDUPONME. THE MEMORIESWILL STAYWITH ME FOR EVER.

I NOWDECLARETHIS MEETINGOPEN.

Business Arising From the 1977 Minutes

Resolutions (See 1977 Annual Report for context) It is brought to the attention of the drafters of’ resolutions that, in some cases, original resolutions may be subject to minor amendments, or may be mbined with others of a similar nature by CDAsyndicates. The intent of those amended or combined remains essentially the same.

Resolution #1/77 — Tax Exemption Incentives

This resolution was withdrawn at CDA. Resolution #2/77 - Year Round Rank and Trade Qualification Courses.

Resolution #3/77 — Militia Support of the Air Defence Role

Resolutions 2 and 3 were submitted to the Commander, FNC, for consideration. Both resolutions are replied to in the following extract of a letter from General Paradis. “Regarding resolution number two, this is being done. One of the major factors considered in producing both the. officers and other rank MITCP was the inability of many militiamen to

attend courses in the summer. period. ‘ The responsibility.. for training was therefore decentralized and Militia Areas may now conduct training at any time of the year when ufficient candidates are available. Some National courses have also been scheduled outside the summer period, when Areas have so re—

•quested, and, this policy will continue. With regard to resolution number. three, from a Total Force Concept viewpoint I agree that a committee should be established to investigate the feasibility of employing militia in Air Defence roles. However, due to many unresolved parameters, such as trade structure, firm operational tasking for Air Defence, the type of future Air Defence equipment and scales of issue, any investigation undertaken now would be cursory at best. I have therefore directed my staff to monitor the expension of the Air Defence Role capability and ‘to determine if. and when a committee, such as you suggest could be formed.” — 19

The “Brief to Support the Creation of an Artillery Staff Cell in Each Area HQ” was also submitted to FMC, however it was not supported. A formal written reply to the brief was not prepared by that HQ. Contingency Grant

Hardly a year passes without a resolution being submitted to CDAon the subject of increases to the Contingency Grant. 1977 was no exception. NDHQhas of course recognized the many such resolutions and has prepared the following comment. 1. The subject of a Contingency Grant increase was raised by resolution at the CDAin 1975 and 1977. It is noted that this subject is not an agenda item for the 1978 Conference, and this may be because the Association believe that a grant increase is supportable and will be approved. Unfortunately, such is not the case, and the purpose of this report is to advise members on the status of the Contingency Grant increase.

2. The CDA first proposed a Contingency increase by resolution 9/75. The NDHQresponse to this request was to question any requirement for an increase when in FY 73/74 and FY 74/75 only approximately 70% of the maximum grant payable, was claimed. CDAresolutions 14/77 and 18/77 again proposed an increase and the NDHQresponse at that time was to indicate that staffing was in progress with a view to seeking authority for an increase.

3. To date this staffing process has included the following: a. the seeking of additional supporting data from all Commands;

b. the requesting from FMC for specific details on cost increases and their effects on unit efficiency; and c. the conducting of a special meeting with three Ottawa based Reserve units in an attempt to quantify adequate substantiation. In all cases the response, while positive, was either too general, or incomplete to formulate a proposal for Treasury Board approval. 4. It is acknowledged that inflation has eroded the value of the Contingency Grant, however this fact alone is not adequate substantiation for an increase. It is considered that a successful Treasury Board submission must demonstrate: a. the need for the grant; and b. that the proposed increase is justified on the basis of increased costs in programs vital to the continuing efficiency of the units. — 20 —

This supporting information has not been forthcoming as yet. The wide diver gence of expenditure and the fact that only 90% of the gross entitlement was claimed in FY 76/77 have worked against substantiation. These factors plus the tendency, because of expediency, for reserve units to utilize the contingency grant for goods and services which could be considered available through service channels, have weakened the case for a grant increase. 5. Therefore, because an increase is not supportable with the available information, NDHQhas again solicited supporting information from Commands. The VCDShas sent a message to Commanders requesting they re—examine the requirement for an increase, and should it still be considered essential, provide information which will demonstrate in a factual way how the grant contributes to unit efficiency and how the decrease in purchase power has impeded programs which are necessary to overall unit effectiveness. If this information is forthcoming in the required detail a submission for a Contingency Grant increase will be initiated.

Position Paper Oct 77

MNDComment

NDHQPolicy Directive P26, The Development and Employment of the Primary Reserve and Supplementary List, dated 11 January, 1978 and the associated implementation plan now in preparation form the basis for mobilization and augmentation of the Regular force to war establishment in an emergency. The implementation plan makes provision for steady improvement in Reservist responsiveness to augment the Regular Force through enhanced training opportunities, the provision of additional weapons and equipment and the assignment of achievable and meaningful tasks as appropriate. Additionally this plan will contain annual review provisions to enable the monitoring of goal achievements with a view to reinforcing success where practicable. The Reserve has participated in the development of the policy directive and is currently participating in the production of the imple mentation plan.

Committee Reports

Financial Report - LCo1. N.F.E. Scardina

The Secretary reported that he was, still holding about 85 boxes’. of records, and that at the current rate of sales he’ wàuld be carrying, the last box out of the basement at age 96. This observation brought orders for five boxes. He advised the members that air fares to bring delegates to meetings were becoming a sizeable expense, and also that the Association paid five dollars per copy for the 1977 issue of The Canadian Gunner. 179 copies were sent to members earlier this year. As’ the CDAgrant’has remained constant in the face’ of rising expenses the Secretary advised, that he would be preparing a recommendation for an increase in the ,fee,

‘ ‘ structure. ‘ ‘ ‘ ______

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STATEMENTOF RECEIPTS AN])EXPENDITURES

FOR THE YEARENDING31 AUG78

RECEIPTS Fees 1977—78 3,945.25 Fees 1978—79 7.50 Life Membership Fees 100.00 4,052.75 History Sales 691.50 Centennial Record Sales 2,440.00 Centennial Plaque 17.50 CDAGrant 1978—79 5,783.00 Interest on Term Deposits 812.30 Other Income 8.00 13,805.05

EXPENDITURES Travel 1977 meeting 5,875.25 less refunds 318.00 5,557.25 Salaries 950.00 Clerical Help 350.00 1,300.00 Canada Pension Plan 3.60 Rent 375.90 Office Supplies 123.81 Competitions and Prizes 358.34 Professional Fees (Audit) 75.00 Annual Meeting expenses 1,715.82 less refunds 218.72 1,497.10 Postage 216.21 Memorials 257.20 I Shipping & Express 34.45 Expenses CDA 1,149.31 less returns 135.00 1,014.31 President’s expenses 73.55 RCANPPFund/Canadian Gunner 895.00 Miscellaneous 160.17 1194l.89 Net Income 1,863.16 Balance in Bank of Montreal 31 Aig 1977 10,563.80 12,426.96

Purchase of City Savings & Trust Company Guaranteed Investment Certificates 5,000.00 Balance in Bank of Montreal 31 Aug 1978 7,426.96 Bank of Montreal Term Deposit Receipts Due 14 Nov 1978 at 9% 4,000.00 Due 9 May 1979 at 9% 4,000.00 8,000.00 City Savings & Trust Investment Receipts Due 12 Apr 1983 at 9.75% 4,000.00 Due 12 Apr 1983 at 9.75% 1,000.00 5,000.00 13,000.00 $20,426.96 — 22 —

AUDITOR’S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS

I have examined the statement of receipts and expenditures of the Royal Canadian Artillery Association for the year ended August 31, 1978 and the statement of cash on deposit in the Bank of Montreal and Guaranteed Investment Certificates held for the year then ended. My examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, and accordingly included such tests and other procedures as I considered necessary in the circumstances.

In my opinion these financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Association as at August 31, 1978 and the results of its activities for the year then ended in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year.

(signed) Charles W. Pearce Chartered Accountant. Ottawa, Ontario. September 6, 1978.

Motion to Approve 1979 Meeting Expenses The Secretary sought approval to pay expenses in respect of the 1979 annual meeting. A motion to this effect was duly made and carried.

History Promotion — LC01. J.D. Cambridge

In the absence of Col. Cambridge his formal report was read by LCo1. Hubel of 7 Tor Regt. While it is now II years since the appearance of Volume I of THE GUNNERSOF CANADAand 6 years since Volume II, there is still a steady if small demand for our History, in spite of the fact that we have only had the second volume available for the past several years.

The Secretary has advised me that total net receipts for the 1977—78 year are $691.50, and I should add, mostly due to the sales made directly by him. We have now recovered all our costs beyond the $20,000.00 originally alloted to the project, a result that pleases all of us who have been concerned with the sales over the years. — 23 —

We are now in sight of the end of the sales promotion. Perhaps LCo1. Hubel of the 7th Toronto Regt., the keepers of the remaining stock, can give you an estimate of the numbers remaining, but I would anticipate that our total supplies will be exhausted within the next several years, and then we will all have collectors’ items. (signed) J.D. Cambridge, LCo1. Discussion It was agreed that the History Promotion Comittee be terminated as it had fulfilled its function. It was further agreed that the remaining stocks should be more properly handled through the RCA NPP Fund, and that the Secretary be directed to arrange the transfer of the remaining volumes to that institution and to make appropriate financial arrangements.

HISTORYFINANCIAL STATEMENT

YEARS RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES

1962—66 6,822.05 1966—67 196.00 3,295.28 1967—68 19,320.92 15.683.1+4 1968—69 1,136.41 3,079.92 1969—70 234.18 2,153.87 1970—71 100.00 6,113.34 1971—72 14,853.77 26,725.92 1972—73 1,492.00 197371+ 2,851.90 1974—75 666.50 1975—76 2,326.20 1976—77 1,015.35 1977—78 691.50

44,884.73 63,873.82 44,884.73 Excess of expenditures over receipts 18,989.09 — 24 —

Membership — LCo1. J.C. McKenna

In the absence of LCo1. McKenna his report was read by LCol. Brian MacDona].d.

Mr. President, gentlemen, your Chairman upon receiving his appointment gave long and deep consideration to the nature of this particular aspect of our organization. In reviewing the reports of proceding committees which contained many worthy suggestions, your Chairman concluded that on the whole we were not perhaps making the task of garnering new members simple enough for the area representatives to accomplish.

To this end a letter was sent to the members of the committee proposing the drafting of a prospectus which would define the objects of the Association and summarize some of the major achievements in recent years and a few statements on the benefits of an enlarged membership. This letter re quested the views of the members and drew only three replies, however, all were of a positive nature and served to encourage us to proceed with this idea. Preliminary investigations indicate that a multi-colour folded single page document printed both sides on good quality stock would cost somewhere in the neighbourhood of $1,000.00 for 10,000 copies. Your Chairman regrets not being able to attend this year’s annual conference and will be happy to pass along the ideas and work with the new committee should this idea receive endorserient at the general meeting.

My very best wishes for a successful 1978 meeting.

(signed) J.C. McKenna, LCo1.

Discussion It was con’irmed that the intent was to place brochures with units.

LCo1. Waugh suggested that militia units should understand that recruiting for the RCAAwas an important obligation.

Col. Rowe found on his travels that even field officers were ignorant of the RCAA‘s aims & objectives. Gen. Leslie cautioned that recruiting must not be limited to militia units only. Every member must be a recruiter and they should all distribute brochures. LCo1. MacDonald suggested a tangible ongoing benefit such as a newsletter about three times a year. — 25

Colonel Stein remarked that all members get The Canadian Gunner which is a very substantial tangible benefit.

Colonel Rowe said he was disappointed with militia unit’s input into The Canadian Gunner. He strongly advised the unit CO’s to put articles together and get them into this most important gunner publi cation. Colonel Turnbull recommended that wherever the Association meets for its annual meeting local gunners should be invited to the dinner, and invited to join up. LCo1. MacDonald moved that the executive be empowered to invest igate the protection of bilingual brochures, and further that the executive be empowered to spend up to $1,000.00 in support of the project. The motion was duly seconded and carried.

Constitution — LCo1. B.S. MacDonald The Chairman reported that the committee proposed to convene in syndicate to review amendments.

Military Presence on University Campuses — LCol. J.W. Alward The chairman reported that the parameters of this subject were so wide ranging that it was neither feasible nor practical to attempt a study of it. It was decided that the committee should stand down.

Competitions — LCol. L.M. Salmon

As Competition Chairman I am pleased to present the annual report for the 1977/78 period.

The Gun Competition The gun competition was fired in accordance with the exercises Valley Road and Valley Stream and the Terms of Reference as approved by RCAA. Regimental Competition

1. The Commandant’s Challenge Cup 6e RAC Levis, Que

2. The Cape Challenge Cup 49 Fd Regt. Sault Ste Marie, Ont.

3. The Sir James Aitkins Challenge Cup 15 Fd Regt. Vancouver, B.C. — 26 —

Independent Battry Competition

1. The Murray Challenge Cup 5 (BC) Battery Victoria, B.C. Hearty congratulations are extended to the winners and our thanks and encouragement go to those who took part in the com petition. Unfortunately there was no reviewing conference by the marking directors held this year. I found that particular con ference informative and useful in the exchange of marking prac tices and ideas as well as providing an assessment of the exercises. Hopefully this sort of conference will take place again in the future. All units except one took part on the competition and there was a valid reason for that unit, namely the 20th Indep Bty. in that their exercise was cancelled due to the Russian Space Craft that crashed in Canada.

Individual Awards — The top gunner candidates in their respective qualifying courses are as follows: Major Qualifying, Block 12 - Maj. D.I. Smith 5(BC) Bty

Captain Qualifying, Block 9 — Lt. E.G. Campbell 30 Fd Regt.

Lieutenant Qualifying, Block 6 — 2/Lt. G.P. Hunt 49 Fd Regt.

RESOPhase 3 — 2/Lt. R.D. Hill 7 Tor Regt.

TQ 3 (Detachment Commander) — M/Cpl. D.G. H. Clarke 30 Fd Regt.

RCAAPrizes

Royal Military College of Kingston — Cadet L.M. Stevenson

Royal Roads Military College — Cadet T. Stinson Congratulations are extended to those successful gunners and best wishes for the future. Suitable presentations will be arranged later.

Thank You

Our thanks go to those who make the competition possible; the Regular Force in particular. We realize that there are many incon veniences to many people and we thank you. — 27 —

Financial

Expenditures — 1 Sept. 1977 — 31 Aug. 1978. 1. Purchase and Engraving four Trophies $174.00 2. Regular Force competitions (in reserve) 200.00 3. Individual Awards 90.00 Total 464.00 Budget for 1978-79 1. Trophies 200.00 2. Individual Awards 100.00 3. Regular Force Competitions (in reserve) 200.00 Total 500.00

Unit Standings - Gun Competition

Regimental Unit Mark Standing 1 6e RAC 78.8 2 49 Fd Regt 76.5 3 15 Fd Regt 73.8 4 20 Fd Regt 69.7 5 3 Fd Regt 65.3 6 1 Fd Regt 64.9 7 62e RAC 61.9 8 11 Fd Regt 60.1 9 26 Fd Regt 58.1 10 56 Fd Regt 57.7 11 2 Fd Regt 57.4 12 30 Fd Regt 56.7 13 7 Tor Regt 50.3 14 10 Fd Regt 49.7 Independent Battery 1 5(BC) Bty 62.7 2 84 md Fd Bty 55.5 3 116 Fd Bty 39.7 4 20 md Fd Bty (did not compete) All marks are based on percentage points out of 100. — 28 -

Discussion

Col. Rowe reported that the CO 2RCHAwill move his marking teams to the competition area most convenient to the competing units. A proposal to define the competition time frame as 1 Mar — 30 Nov within that calendar year will be put to a syndicate for conside ration.

LCo1. Stafford asked about the availability of francophone courses. LCo1. Salmon replied that he was unable to get any information in that regard.

Photographs of Presentations of Trophies and Awards

Page 29 Top —Colonel Commandant presents trophy to LCo1. Gaudreau of 6e RAC for First Place in Regimental Competition. Bottom—Col. Rowe presents trophy to LCo1. Halford of 49 Fd for Second Place in Regimental Competition. Page 30 Top —BGen. Heitshu presents trophy to LCo1. McDonald of 15.Fd for Third Place in Regimental CompetitiOn. Bottom—Colonel Commandant presents trophy to Maj. Sthith of 5(BC) Bty winner of Independent Battery Competition. Page 31 Top —Col. Stein presents Maj. Smith with individual award for Maj. Qualifying, Block 12. Bottom—LCo1. Brown accepts individual award from BGen. Barrett for Lt. Campbell of 30 Fd for Captain Qualifying, Block 9. Page 32 Top —LCol. Halford accepts individual award from Col. Dawes for 2/Lt. Hunt of 49 Fd for Lieutenant Qualifying, Block 6. Bottom—LCo1. Hubel accepts individual award from Col. Turnbull for 2/Lt. Hill of 7 Tor Regt for RESO, phase 3. Page 33 Top —LCo1. Brown accepts individual award from Col. Beaudry for M/Bdr Clarke of. 30 Fd for TQ3 (Detachment Commander). Bottom-The Minister of National Defence, Barney Danson, awarding RCAA

Prize to Cadet Stinson, RMC, Kingston. . . Page 3t Col. Sherwin, a Past President, presenting RCAAPrize to Cadet Stevenson, Royal Roads Military College. . o 0 000 0 =

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Area Representatives Reports

Atlantic Region — LCo1. R.M. Fitzpatrick

a. 1st Field Regiment — RCA Halifax

b. 3rd Field Regiment — RCA Saint John

c. 84th Indep Battery — RCAYarmouth

TRAINING

1. Generally, training in all units progressed well with a high standard set and maintained. The main problem encountered was a financial one. Lack of adequate Class A training funds necessitated units instituting voluntary service without pay for a larger percentage of their personnel during the last two months of the fiscal year. 2. It is gratifying to’ note that few, if any, personnel left as a result of this situation, but it does point out a very difficult prob].em faced by unit CO’s. The present level of funding is inadequate to achieve and maintain the required. While these circumstances require immediate attention, it becomes particularly important in light of the stándards’ahd recruit to fill establishment proposed changes in Regimental establishments. The attempt to qualify personnel in the support trades as well as the ,‘ traditional Artillery trades without massive influx of training dollars will result in either a very few highly trained specialists or in larger numbers of inadequately trained troops.

MILCON/DISTRICT EXERCISES

2. Because of increasing costs, there. was no Milcon in Atlantic Area during 1978. Instead, District exercises were. expanded by combining various districts, creating a proper mix of combat arms and support units to permit a Brigade level, exercise. During May, 1.Fd and 84th md Bty took part in a combined West NS/PEI District Eercise, while 3 Fd. participated in an East/West NB District Exercise.

3. The NB DistrictV weekend was a one—sided, advaice to contact exercise• using Regular Force (Canadian & US) recce elements as a : controlled enemy. This permitted 3 Fd to deploy as a Regiment with the normal Regimental P and Tac HO staffed; albeit lightly. West NS/PEI opted for a two—sided exercise, dividing the gunner units — onC’to each side. This was not considered practical., and the• plan for 1979 is to

V V V V V combine 1st Fd and 84th Bty into ‘a single unit. V

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V AUGMENTATION V

4. There have been mixed reports from those participating in the 1978 Auentation Battery. The majority’ feel that the summer was. valuable, provided needed employment and allowed the individual to progress and practice his Gunner skills. There have been a larger than usual . number. of complaints, however, initial investigation indicates ‘that the greatest number of legitimate beefs boil down to the lack of effective man V management. It is the concensus of Atlantic Area COs that there was a definite lack of experience on .the part of those in command positions

V V within the Militia Battery. V — 36 —

Considering the problems associated with finding experienced Militia personnel with the time available to fill these positions it is felt that there is no easy solution to this problem. It is recommended that every effort be made to have greater Regular Force participation. This could be accomplished through better utilization of Area RSS. 5. The running of Arty Tech, Arty Comms and Arty Driver Wheeled courses during the auentation period is a definite plus in qualifying unit personnel in their trades. We hope this will continue as a part of the summer employment package. 6. Exclusion of personnel who were taking other courses led to some difficulties in attempting to fully staff the Battery. Units were receiving requests until well into July for additional soldiers. It should be noted that there was no direct Atlantic Area Militia input in the planning. It appears unwise to overlook the experience of the people who have been involved in this task for the past 5—6 years.

COMPETITION

7. The congratulations of all Atlantic Area gunner to those units who did well in this years’s cmpetition.

Eastern Region (Secteur de l’Est) — LCd. P. Giroux In the absence of LCol. Giroux this report was read by Maj. J. deGrasse.

I — INTRODUCTION It has been a very busy year for all “Secteur de L’Est” Militia Regiments and much more for the “Siême Regiment D’Artillerie Légre” which celebrated its tenth birthday this spring. This year, Militia units of SE(M) are facing a serious budget problem and our over all training will be seriously affected. Secondly, our Armouries are facing needs ranging from serious repairs to additional space.

II — People

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The Change of Command from LCo1. R.O. Germain to LCo1. Pierre Giroux took place on November 19th and the ceremony was presided over by Colonel Roger Voyzelle, District no 3 Commander. A dining—in followed the Parade.

On the 1st of January 1978, the unit has a new RSMas Adjuc Claude Dufresne took over from Adjuc Paul Dumont.

Finally, the annual officers Mess dinner was held in April with BGen. J.J.A. Doucet as our Guest of Honour. Many former officers of our Regiment attended the event.

VI — Conclusion This is a brief resumé of the activities of the Artillery units in the Québec Area.

Central Region — LCo1. M.J. Day (Delivered by LCol. J.R.M. Hubel)

7 Toronto Regiment Toronto V 11 Fd Regiment Guelph 30 Fd Regiment Ottawa 49 Fd Regiment Sault Ste Marie

56 Fd Regiment V Brantford

• In early December 1977 Col. E.M. Rowe Commander of Northern Ontario Militia District convened a CMAArtillery Conference in Toronto. At this Conference, which is now an annual event, the Artillery Units of CMAsit with representatives of 2 RCHAto plan the next year’s training in conjunction with the Regular Force Unit. In particular one of the most important planning events is the co—ordination of the RCAA

V V Competition. V

At the Conference, Col. Rowe introduced the Commanding Officers to the concept of Milcon 78, a concentration ofVall Artillery units of CMAin Grayling, Michigan. Instantly, problems became very apparent, not the least of which was a very long move for troops and equipment to Grayling and return; in the case of 3OFd, the move one way involved seven hundred miles. V

V Planning began. Vat once and a conference in Sault Ste. Marie hosted V by 49Fd Regiment solved many problems and brought others to the fore. This.. conference was followed by. an on the ground Recee. at Camp Grayling in May. A final conference in July held in Toronto hosted by the 7 TorRegiment completed

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V V : V V V V V the planning phase. V V V

Beginning 13 Aug troops and equipment began arriving at Camp Grayling;

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V V within twenty-four hours five VUfltS were ready to begin training. V Phase one of the trg involved five days of small arms training and an attempt to classify on the FNCI; the results were very disappointing as only 8% of those that attempted the classification shoot were successful in achieving second class shot. Also during this phase, refresher trg was carried out in areas of basic soldiering. Concurrent activity occured during this phase in — 39 —

the planning for’ the Arty phase of the trg. Range RECEE and Range Ops Details were prepared by USO’s and the Ops and Trg Branch of NOMD’HQ The phase one Trg proved to be interesting to the participants; however, it became very. obvious that unit CO’s and BC’s were more interested in commencing Arty Trg. On Sunday 20 Aug 78, the Arty Trg began in earnest and the units put their hearts into it; hard, well planned trg causes time to fly and it was time to conclude the camp before we knew it. A visit by D Arty, SO Arty FMC, and theMastér Gunner, ensured all that the eyes of the Arty were upon us arid’ the interest shown by the three were encouraging.

Saturday morning, after a parade at which Col Rowe expressed his pleasure at having been able to host the successful camp, he bid the units farewell and encouraged all to be safety conscious on their return home units. to

To the Arty units of CMA, this type of camp is most encouraging; it brings the state of the art to the front and proves that many skills especially those of Regimental level exercises must be practiced and exercised.

The camp was a successful one. The Arty portion of the trg was shortened by the SA and Refresher trg; however, as we are all aware, these basics must be mastered before we can specialize in the Arty trg. CMAwishes all units good shooting and a successful trg. year.

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Prairie Re,g,ion — Col. D.R. Berry In Prairie Area, there are three two—battery regiments and two independent batteries. These units stretch from Fort Francis to Edmonton in Ontario in Alberta, a distance of over 1,000 Miles. (1600 K) The 1977—78 training year was an extremely busy, one. Besides the normal activities, there 1s been a marked increase to the regular in militia support force. And this year, there was a number of special demands’ associated with the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Celebrations and the 75th Anniversary in Regina. . .. This report covers the highlights of this year .activities and points out some of the problems àf common concern. The 10th Field Regiment with headquarters Regina in Regina and batteries in and.Yorkton commenced their year with a change of àommarid when LCo1. parade Jerry . Carline took over command from Jimmy 0 ‘Kane. The salute for the roll past was taken by the late Honourable Geàrge of Saskatchewan. Porteous, Lt. Governor — 40 —

The 10th Field was also involved with the celebrations associated with Regina’s 75th Anniversary. The Regiment was called upon to supply troops to serve at the State Dinner, and to fire two Royal Salutes, for Her Majesty the Queen. In October the 10th Field along with the 20th Battery from Lethbridge provided support to 2 PPCLI at Dundurn.

The 20th Field Regiment with headquarters in Edmonton and batteries in Edmonton and Red Deer were involved in seven live firing exercises in support of the 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron and the LDSH. In total the Regiment fired over 2,700 rounds during the year. Also during July and August the Regiment worked in support of the Commonwealth Games and had the honour of firing 5 salutes, 3 of which were Royal Salutes in honour of Her Majesty the Queen.

The 26 Field Regiment with Headquarters in Brandon and units in Portage La Prairie and Dauphin, had a change of command on November 1st when LCo1. Don Berry took over from LCo1. Dick McDonald.

In April for a period of nine days the Regiment provided an OP party and a Command Post staffed by a total of 14 all ranks to support 3RCHAT Q 3 course at CFB Shilo.

During May and June the 26 Field Regiment provided Artillery support for exercise Black Bear, the final tn—weekly exercise for the troops of the Federal Republic of Germany training at CFB Shilo. During July and August the 26 Field Regiment supplied 3/4 of the staff employed at the National Rank and Trade School at CFB Shilo, a total of 49 all ranks.

The Pipe and Drum Band of the 26 Field Regiment was also equally involved, participating along with other pipe bands at the change of command parades at CFB Winnipeg, CFB Portage La Prairie, and Armed Forces day at CFB Shilo.

3RCHA • The Regiment and the Pipe Band were also on parade with in a parade to commemorate the. 10th anniversary of the freedom of the city granted to the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery by the city. of Brandon, in May 1967. • The 20th independent Battery from Lethbridge celebrated their 70th Anniversary on 1 Feb 78. The Battery ws involved in supporting the regular force on two occasions, once with the 10th Field Regiment in Oct. at Dundurn in support of 2PPCLI and in February with the 20th Field Regiment at Suffield in support of the 408 Tac Hel Sqn. The 116th Independent Battery with units in Kenora and Fort Francis Ontario went through a year of growth and adjustment. The highlight of their year was the BMI’course held during the spring school break when they trained 37 new recruits. — 41 —

Besides the above mentioned activities, all units were involved in supplying troops to Germany and the Middle East. The five units supplied a total of’ 31

1OFD 20FD 26FD 201N0 BTY 116IND BTY

IRCHA 4 8 5 4 2 (23)

DANACA 0 0 6 0 2 (8) MILCONwas held the first week of July. This year for the first time the prairie units opperated as a Regiment with all the staff positions filled with Militiamen. A considerable number of lessons were learned and next years plans are a foot to expand on this concept. Some of’ the problems that are common to all the units throughout the area are listed below: 1. Maintenance of vehicles and equipment. This problem varies from unit to unit. 20th Field for instance has three guns out of action and no date as to when they will be repaired.

2. Man-day Quota - All personal in Prairie Area have had their man—days per year reduced by 10 days. It seem redicu].ous to us that at a time when are services are more and more in demand that are man—days are being cut back. In some units recruiting is being curtailed ecause there are not sufficient funds to pay up to their establishment.

3 Lack of adequate arinouries.

4. Lack of equipment and obsolete equipment. Two years ago in Ottawa, we were promised tarinoys, they have still not arrived. Last year we were told that new radios & HP 67 calculators would be delivered to us in March of 78. They have not arrived.

5. Lack of officers and Snr NCOs is a problem with most units. One suggestion that might help solve this problem is to plan qualification courses during the winter every two or three years so that people who have to work every summer might be able to get time off to qualify during the winter when it is easier for them to get time off.

6. Lack of consistancy between the Regular Force and the Militia. The current establishment of the Militia for instance is an example of this inconsistancy. Another example is the terms of reference for commissioning from the ranks.

7. Advertising - lack of funds. The Militia is one of the major source of recruits for the Regular Force. It seem to make a lot of sence to channel more money into recruit advertising for the reserves because so many reservist end up in the Regular Force.

This by no means exhaust the list of problems. However, to end on a more possitive note, the COs of Prairie Area would like to express our gratitude to 3RCHAfor their support and exnd to them our congratulations and best wishes on their 25th Anniversary to be celebrated in October. — 42 —

Pacific Region — LCd. S.T. McDonald There are two artillery units in Pacific Area:

5 (BC) Fd Bty RCA Victoria, B.C. 15 Fd Regt RCA Vancouver, B.C.

Major Ian Smith commands 5 (BC) Fd Bty, an independent battery that shares an armoury with an infantry battalion, a service battalion, two army cadet corps, an air cadet corps, and the Victoria Militia District HQ. The Battery has a twenty—five member band and sponsors a cadet corps. 15th Fd Regiment is commended by LCo1. S.T. McDonald (the change of command took place on 1 April 78, and the previous CO — Col. Wickett is presently the District Commander in Victoria). The two battery Regiment has a thirty—five member brass—reed band and sponsors a cadet corps. The Regiment has two other units within its Armoury; an army cadet corps and an air cadet corps. Both Pacific Area artillery units fire at least three times per year in the United States; at Fort Lewis and Yakirna Firing Centre, Washington State. Both units are within six hours driving time of these ranges. The US range area are well used due to the difficulty of obtaining Canadian aircraft to fly gun battery personnel to Canadian bases. In addition to the artillery live firing, both units conducted extensive training as follows: —winter warfare -small arms training

—trades training .

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—band.school. . During the summer of 1978 both units also conducted several TOl and TQ2 courses. 5 (BC) .Fd Ety had fifty—four personnel on course and acting as staff during the summer. 15 Fd Regt had seventy—eight personnel on course and on staff during the same period. Included in the summer training was a Band School conducted by 15 Fd Regt at CFB Chilliwack. The Band School was a great success (it was the first ARTS Band School held in BC) and included bandsmen.from severalmilitia units as well as Regular

V Force bandsmen. V Both units were heavily involved in salutes and ceremonial activities in 1977/1978. Major activities included the 5 (BC) Fd Bty Centennial, the 15 Fd Regt Band and guard performance for the opening of the CF Officer Candidates School, the Cook Bicentennial, the “tall ships” festival, the 5 Battery opening gun for the Nanaimo Bathtub Race, and a multitude of band performances by 15 Fd Regt Band.

The major continuing training problem is that of insufficient man-days. Forty man—days per year is not a realistic number when one consider that the training days required to instruct a recruit through GI’TI’and TQ1 total 39.

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ADDRESSBY THE DIRECTOR OF ARTILLERY - Ccl. H.J. Stein

MR. PRESIDENT, FELLOWGUNNERS

1. IT GIVES MEGREATPLEASURETO RECOGNIZETHE MANYDISTINGUISHEDAND LONGSERVICE GUNNERSPRESENTAT THIS MEETINGOF THE RCAA.

2. IN MYADDRESSLAST YEARI SAID THAT I INTENDEDTO VISIT EACHMILITIA UNIT AT LEAST ONCEANNUALLY. I HAVENOT BEEN ABLE TO KEEP ALL THOSECOMMIT ENTS, HOWEVER,I DID VISIT ABOUT75 PERCENTOF ALL UNITS IN MYFIRST YEARAS DARTY- MOSTOF THEMIN THE FIELD. PRIOR TO THIS RCAAMEETINGA VERYSUCCESSFUL CONFERENCEWASHELDWHICHINCLUDEDALL THE MILITIA UNIT COS. THE AIM OF THE CONFERENCEWASTO DISCUSS MUTUALSUPPORTOF THE REGULARANDMILITIA GUNNERS,

ANDTO GET TO KNOWEACHOTHER. THE RESULTWASA GREATERFEELING OF CONFI

DENCEANDMUTUALRESPECTWITHIN THE ROYALREGIMENTOF CANADIANARTILLERY.

HELP 3. DURINGMYVISITS TO THE MILITIA UNITS IN THE FIELD I COULDNOT BUT BE IMPRESSEDBY THEIR PROFESSIONALATTITUDE, ANDBY THE HIGH STANDARDOF

OF THE BASIC GUNNERYBEING PRACTICED. THE STATE OF COMBATPREPAREDNESSIS SO VERYHIGH IN THE ROYALREGIMENT— BUT THERE IS MUCHMORETO ACHIEVE LET’S

NOT REST ON OURLAURELS.

4. WEARE PRESENTLYEMBARKINGON A REVITALIZATIONOF COMBATDEVELOPMENT. THE GENERALSOF THE ARMYARE LEADINGTHIS DEVELOPMENT.THEYMEETONCEA YEAR TO PLANSTUDIES TO THIS END. WITHIN THIS CONTEXTA FULL TIME ARTILLERYSTUDY PART IS UNDERWAYRIGHT NOW. THE TEAMCONSISTS OF TWOFULL TIME MEMBERSAND20 TIME MEMBERS. THE TARGETDATEFOR COMPLETIONOF THE ARTYSTUDYIS MAR79 AND THE CONCLUSIONSOF THE STUDYWILL PROVIDETHE FRAMEWORKFOR THE DEVELOPMENTOF THE ARTILLERYOF THE 80’S AND90’S.

5. THE RECENTBUDGETARYCUTBACKSHAVENOTAFFECTEDTHE DNDCAPITAL PROGRAM. HOWEVERTHE 150 MILLION DOLLARCUT WILL BE FELT AT ALL LEVELS, EG. PENS, PENCILS, AMMUNITION,RATIONPACKS, PETROL, ETC. THE AIM MUSTCONTINUETO BE THE MAIN TENANCEOF OUROPERATIONALCAPABILITY. I MUSTWARNYOUNOWTHATTHESE CUTS MAY, HAVETO ANDI STRESS MAY, HAVEAN EFFECT ON THE AMOUNTOF AMMUNITIONWEWILL FIRE DURINGTRAINING. THE AMMUNITIONACCOUNTHAS BEEN SERIOUSLYCUT ANDUNLESS

MOREFUNDSARE MADEAVAILABLEIN THE NEXTCOUPLEOF YEARS. WEWILL FEEL THE PINCH. WHATEVERTHE RESULTSOF THIS MONETARYCUT MAYBE, WEMUSTSTARTNOWTO — 45 —

FIND WAYS TO GET MORETRAINING VALUEOUT OF EVERYROUNDWE FIRE ANDWE MUST

FIND EFFECTIVE WAYSOF STMULATINGALL ASPECTS OF OURTRAINING. WE ARE WORKING ON THIS NOW.

6. (A SERIES OF FILM CLIPS WERESHOWNDEPICTING NEWWEAPONSSYSTEMS, LOCATINGSYSTEMS, MISSILES, ETC.) GENTLEMEN,THE TECHNOLOGYEXPLOSIONIS RUNNING RAMPANT IN THE ARMY. THE COMBATARMSMUSTSTAY ON TOP OF THE NEWTECHNOLOGY,OR WE WILL BE OVERWHELMEDBY IT.

7. IN THE PAST FOUR YEARSARTILLERYMANNINGHAS INCREASED50 PERCENT.

MOREEQUIPMENTIS COMINGFOR THE MILITIA ANDFOR AIR DEFENCE. WHATWE MUST

GET NOWIS SPECIFIC OPERATIONALTASKING FOR THE MILITIA, AIR DEFENCEAND LOCATING. THANKYOU.

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of to — 47 — Life Memberships Life Membership applications from 14 officers were received by the executive committee and ratified for admission by the general meeting. The Association welcomes the following new life members:

BGen. P.W. Oland, CC EM CD Col. J.F. Edgecombe, OBE ED CD Col. A.C. Perron, ED CD LCo1. M.T. O’Leary, CD LCo1. W. Simcock, CD LC01. F. Waugh, MBE CD LCo1. T.R. Smith, CD Maj. A.E. Bruce Maj. F.J.R. Erwin, CD Maj. K.D. Lavender, CD Maj. W.A. Strover, ED Maj. M.L. Williams, CD Capt. D.F. Filliter Capt. N.P. Hill

The Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers (CIOR) - Col. B. Shapiro

Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers — CIOR — was founded in November 1948 in Brussels by the Reserve Officer Associations of Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, with a total membership at that time of about 120,000 reserve officers of all services. Subsequently, other countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, joined the Confederation. Today, all NATOcountries except Turkey, Portugal, and Iceland which has no anned services, are represented in CIOR. Current membership of the Member Association stands at more than 300,000 individual members, with a potential membership of more than one million reserve officers.

The Aims and Objectives of CIOR

1. To contribute to the strengthening of the defence of the signatory countries of the North Atalntic Treaty.

2. To establish closer relations between reserve officers of the countries of the Atlantic Alliance, in order that these officers may better know and understand each other.

3. To support the policies of the Atlantic Alliance and to co—operate fully in carrying out its objectives.

4. To maintain close contact with the major NATOCommands and the military authorities of the Atlantic Alliance countries, with a view to increasing the potential defence of the West.

5. To act in advisory capacity with the defence department of each of the countries of the Atlantic Alliance and to assist as much as possible in bringing about legislation which would increase the potential defence of each country.

6. To harmonise the rights and benefits of the reserve officers of the countries of the Atlantic Alliance.

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The Provincial Chairmen are as follows:—

BRITISH COLUMBIA— Tom Rust, President and Chief Operating Officer, Crown Zellerbach (Canada) Limited, Vancouver. ALBERTA - William A. Howard, a prominent Calgary lawyer and a former Major—General Reserves. SASKATCHEWAN - Norman E. Whitmore, President of Wescana In vestments Limited of Regina.

MANITOBA — James W. Burns, President of Great West Life Assurance Company, Winnipeg.

ONTARIO — Co—Chairmen — Charles Rathgeb, President of Comstock International Limited. and John D. Leitch, President of Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. Both these gentlemen reside in Toronto. QUEBEC - Co-Chairmen - Conrad F. Harrington, Chairman of The Royal Trust Company and Guy Godbout, the President of Valcartier Industries Ltd. both of Montreal.

NOVASCOTIA - George B. Robertson, a well known Halifax lawyer. He was a past President of this Association and a former Chairman of the Conference of Defence Associations.

PRINCE EDWARD - F 1 J oreyCH ISLAND r NEWFOUNDLAND - Cam G. C. Eaton, President of Newfoundland Tractor and Equipment Ltd. of St. John’s. He is a well known gunner, a life member of this Association and the Honorary Colonel of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment.

NEWBRUNSWICK - James H. Turnbull - connected with the gunners. Historical Background

In January of 1973 when I was elected Chairman of The Conference of Defence Associations, one of my first duties was to attend a meeting of CIOR — (The Inter—Allied Confederation of Reserve Officers) in Brussels. One of the interesting subjects mentioned by the merican delegation was about a committee which had recently been organized in the United States and known as The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The object of this Committee was to develop a better understanding by the public of the vital role of the reserve forces which provide 30% of the manpower of the American Armed Forces at a cost of 5% of the defence budget, and to obtain the full support and co—operation of employers in allowing and encouraging their employees to participate in the reserve programs. — 50 —

I continued my interest in the American program and the next develop ment was an invitation by the Chairman of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Mr. J. M. Roche, to attend a briefing in Washington. This was subsequently changed to New York and on the 30th of April 1973, Major—General Pierre Charbonneau (then Major—General Reserves), Brigadier— General Bruce Legge, (then Commander Central Militia Area) and I, as Chairman of CDA, met with Mr. Roche at the General Motors Headquarters building.

We received a thorough briefing from Mr. Roche and members of his committee and I came away with an even greater interest in the possibility of a similar organization for this country.

One of the interesting points was the fact that Mr. Roche had no military service and yet he was so interested in the employer support program. The former Chairman of the Board of General Motors started with that Company as a statis tician and spent all his life with it until his recent retirement. He was pre vailed upon by the then Secretary of Defence — Mr. Melvin Laird — to head the employer support organization when he was made aware of the fact that the Reserves made up 30% of the US Armed Forces at a cost of 5% of the defence budget. In other words, Mr. Roche — as a taxpayer — was sold on the value to the public of such a program.

In May 1973, as Chairman of CDA, I attended the 51st annual convention of ROA — The Reserve Officers Association — the American counter part of CDA — in Las Vegas and I had the opportunity of meeting with Dr. T.C. Marrs, the then Assistant Secretary of Defence for Reserve Affairs and this resulted in his arranging to send a briefing team of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve to the CDAAnnual Meeting in Ottawa in January of 1974.

The team was headed by Colonel Milton E. Mitler, then executive assistant to Mr. Roche and needless to say, there was a great interest in all that was said and seen, and a number of briefing kits were distributed to those attending our sessions. The next development came in November of 1974 when Lieutenant—General S.C. Waters, then Commander of Mobile Command, convened the first conference of Honorary Colonels and Lieutenant-Colonels in the Federal Government Confe rence Centre in Ottawa. I approached General Waters with the suggestion that Colonel Mitler and his briefing team make a presentation. He readily agreed and I arranged to have Colonel Mitler attend. He was well received, and again, briefing kits were made available.

Subsequently, under the umbrella of CDA, I wrote to Mr. James Richardson in 1975 and in April of 1977 to Mr. Danson suggesting that as the Employer Support Program in the United States has met with such apparent success, an in vestigation into its possible application in this country be made.

And so, as of July 1978, we have the National Employers Support Committee. I don’t pretend that I was the only person in this country who moved and prodded to get an employer support program organized in Canada. In fact there is evidence to suggest that in other parts of the country, others were making similar moves. — 51 —

As I noted earlier, NESC is being organized on a provincial basis and at the moment, each provincial chairman is organizing his committee. It should be noted that while some members of the provincial committee will have had a service background others will not have had any military experience. The con tribution these individuals will make, will be brought about by the fact that they are all sold on the plan that a reservist employee is a better employee, that as a taxpayer, the use of reservists is a less costlier way than having a large regular force. In addition, by his success in his business or profession, he will be able to convince employers to believe as he does.

As you gentlemen — especially the regimental COs — are well aware of the financial constraints under which you must operate, it would not make much sense for NESC to embark on a great public campaign at the present time. It has been thought much wiser to get organized and to get things done in a quiet way. There is much to be done, such as — assisting employers in formulating positive policies for their employees who are or who might become members of the Reserves and assisting in the resolution of employer/employee problems resulting from Reserve membership.

And so, while NESC is organizing and working in a quiet way with employers, what can you as unit commander’s do? Here are three suggestions:—

1. Find out how much your unit generates in the way of an annual payroll and in the purchase of local goods and services. With this and other information, a talk to your local service club, chamber of commerce or church group will let citizens know just what in a financial way your unit means to the community. In addition of course, there is the value of the training as well as the contribution to our country of those members of your unit who go on to serve in the Regular Forces. People will be surprised to know just what an “industry” you have. So publish an annual report for the community. 2. Have an Employers’ Day during which an employer is invited to your unit or even to an exercise, to be shown just what your unit does and during which he is thanked for his support. You would be amazed to know that there is a great portion of the public who believe that the training is just a waste of time. This is because they don’t know. The way to change their thinking is to shown them. 3. Commanding Officers should send letters to employers on special occasions, such as when an individual is promoted or thanking the employer for letting an employee time off for training or for special courses. In conclusion, employer support for the reserves is important. There are things you can do, and to help you, your provincial employer support committee stands ready to do its part. I believe great results can be achieved by unit commanding officers and the related provincial employers support committee working together. Thank you very much. — 52 —

A sample of a letter seeking employer support, prepared by the Minister of National Defence is shown below.

Dear (Employer),

I am taking the liberty of making this personal appeal to you to seek your support on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces, and in particular, the Reserve component.

Canada’s Armed Forces are, I am sure you will agree, a source of pride to us all. The men and women of our military are volunteers. A key component of this military tnily is the citizen soldier, sailor or airman who serves in the Reserve Forces. The men and women of the Reserves are seeking to play a more active role in support of the regular force. This initiative is welcome and there is indeed an important job they can do. However, to be effective, more is required than a willingness on behalf of the individual to volunteer his or her time and effort. The positive and willing support of employers is also required.

I am therefore asking your help to minimize the problems which some of the Reservists encounter when they request time off for military training and duty. ithile it is indeed gratifying to know that many employers already make every effort to permit employees time off for military activities, others permit such absences only when annual vacation or holiday periods are utilized. The volunteers who give their time to perform military training and duty in the Reserves serve Canada well and are an integral factor in our contribution to world peace not only in times of emergency but also in assistance to civilian authorities for such tasks as flood control, rescuing snow storm victims and a variety of search and rescue missions. For example, I particularly recall that our Reservists contributed significantly to national and provincial endeavours during the 1976 Olympic Games. More and more, they will be called upon to get involved in other events such as the forthcoming Commonwealth Games. Within the Federal Public Service it is possibleunder Terms and Conditions of Employment, to permit employees who are Reservists time off for military training and duty. These absences can be with or without pay, at the discretion of the employee, as all normal contributions to pension plans, unemployment insurance, medical plans, etc, must be continued. In most instances, the employee forgoes the lesser military pay so that these contributions can be continued without personal hardship.

The point I wish to make is that our modern day Reservists —- who is an essential part of the fabric of our society —— needs every encouragement to meet the requirements of military training and duty. It is in this vein that your personal co—operation, and that of your association is requested to support those Reservists who are employees of the companies which you represent. Adoption of suitable measures to permit these volunteers to be absent for authorized military training and duty, without jeopardizing their job or earning power, would be a real breakthrough that we have been working towards over the years. In the final analysis, the positive support of your association would — 53 —

give the Reserve movement the recognition it deserves and from which all conmunities and the country at large would benefit. I would be pleased to answer any questions you may have on this subject or, if more suitable, I would be pleased to have a qualified officer call on you or your members to discuss this matter on a more personal basis. With your assistance and co—operation I hope that we can more effectively support our Reservists who serve us so well and contribute so much to an important seent of our national life. Yours sincerely, Barney Danson — 54 —

MESSAGES

Messages on the occasion of the annual meeting were sent to Her Majesty, The Captain General, and to General Sir Harry Tuzo, The Master Gunner St. James’ Park. The texts of the respective messages were as follows:

1. To Her Majesty The Queen

On the occasion of their 102nd Anniversay all members of the Royal Canadian Artillery Association assembled at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, Oromocto, New Brunswick, on the 21st day of September, 1978, present their humble duty to your Majesty. They wish to convey to your Majesty. their Captain General, their loyal greetings, their ad miration and undying affection and their assurance of devoted service. The Association was honoured to receive the following return message from Her Majesty’s Private Secretary:

“Please convey The Queen’s warm thanks to all members of The Royal Canadian Artillery Association for their kind and loyal message of greetings, sent on the occasion of their 102nd anniversary. As their Captain- General, Her Majesty was delighted to receive this message and sends her best wishes to all concerned.” 2. To The Master Gunner The President and all members of the Royal Canadian Artillery Association send their warm greetings on the occasion of the Association’s 93rd annual meeting. The Secretary reported that on a visit to Australia earlier this year he had occasion to meet both the President of the Royal Australian Artillery Association (N.S.W.), Lieutenant Colonel F. McAskill, MBE, and the Secretary Lieutenant Colonel Ross Smith, ED. Both gentlemen, on behalf of their gunner association, send their warmest greetings to their fellow Commonwealth gunners in Canada, and to the RCAA.

Affiliation with the RAA

In Nov 77 a letter was received from the RAAnoting that in 1964 it had invited the RCAAto affiliate with that association but no action had been taken to implement the invitation. The matter was discussed at an executive committee meeting during the Jan 78 meeting of the CDA. The executive concurred in the affiliation and instructed the Secretary to carry out its wishes. The RCAAis now affiliated with the RAA. The annual fee is one Pound Sterling. — 55 — Reports of the Syndicates

Position Paper — 1978 Colonel J.R. Matheson — Chairman

Past policy papers of the RCAAincreasingly focused on mobilization plans of the reserves. The answers received have not met the problem of mobilization. More recently, the Colonel Commandant has expressed his concern about ground forces capability and where the militia fits into this total plan. Both questions have been posed and we are awaiting sub stantive answers to these fundamental military principles. With regard to a 1978 position paper the feeling of the Colonel Commandant and the President is that at this moment both the CDS and the MND may be under considerable pressure in these difficult economic times. The thought, therefore, is that no paper should be prepared at this time. We should watch events and take our cue from them as they unfold toward the date of the 1979 CDAmeeting. ppetitions Syndicate LCo1. L.M. Salmon — Chairman 1. Period of Corpetitions

Discussion concerned the adoption of competition period 1 Apr to 30 Nov instead 15 Sep to 15 Jan The concensus of the syndicate was to retain the present period. 2. Debriefing and Drill Notes

It was discussed and agreed that a verbal critique be given each unit immediately following the competition exercise. The critique to be given by the marking director.

The Comd FMC has directed that written drill notes will be sent each unit by the marking unit CO within 60 days of completion of’ the exercise. 3. phies There are problems in controlling and transporting our competition trophies. Some units are not looking after their responsibilities in the care and transmitting of the trophies; some trophies are without carrying cases; some need refurbishing and some need to be located. The syndicate recommends that the trophies be brought each year to the RCAAConference by the present holders and the transfer to the new holders be made at the Conference. This will also allow the RCAAto inspect the trophies and ensure a proper handover. Engraving will be the responsibility of the new holders. RCAAis to be billed for the cost. It is realized that this presents some inconveniences to those responsible for transporting the trophies. However, it was decided that the high risk of loss and damage by express or mail outweighs the inconvenience. — 56

4. Trophy for the Most Im2roved Unit in the Competition This was discussed last year and it was decided that the former General Efficiency Trophy be re—designated and awarded to the most improved unit in the annual competition. The award to be available to either the Regimental or Battery Categories. The winner will be decided by iningdeterr the difference in percentage points between the results of the last competition fired and the current competition. The competitions4 Chairman will attempt to locate the G.E. trophy for presentation this year. 5. Standrdisingminimum requirement of major equipment required to fire the competition. The matter of having this written into the Competititon instruc tions was discussed at length. It was presented as a means of assisting the competing unit in requesting shortfall equipment to be loaned from the Regular Force marking unit.

The SSO Arty, FMCHQ., will look into this and advise the Competitions Chairman on the feasibility of this considering the fact that equipment establishments are being developed at present. An interim reuirement may be added to this competing year’s instructions. 6. Notification of Competition Results. Syndicate concensus favours the notification of competition results be made at the annual conference. The reasons are: (a) easier communication (b) a highlight of the RCAAconference (c) ties in with presentation of trophies The distribution of results should be as follows: (a) FMC sends results to competitions Chairman for approval with copies to RCAAPresident, Colonel Commandant and RCAASecretary. (b) Competitions Chairman notifies FMC (SSO Arty) of approval Cc) Results are SECRETuntil announcement at RCAA annual conference. (d) Following the announcement, FMCHQ will officially notify all concerned addressees by message.

8. Removal of Penalty Points for shortges in Manpower in the Conduct of the Competition Exercises. This matter was discussed at length. The concensus of the syndicate favoured the retention of the present method of applying penalty points.

2.

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57

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officers:

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to

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to

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an

people

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of

the

be be - 58 -

Promotion and Public Relations Syndicate LC01. G.E. Parnell — Chairman

The Promotion and Public Relations Syndicate was tasked with two matters:

a. To discuss and recommend ways of’ increasing knowledge of and interest in the RCAAin units and districts.

b. To draft an information and PR Booklet. In the best interests of the Artillery Association our committee recommends:

1. That all COs on their return to their home station brief all their officers on the context and events of’ this annual meeting. 2. That all Regional Representatives hold a meeting/social event to perpetuate the Gunner Fraternity under the cover or auspices of’ the National Artillery Association. 3. That all United Services Institutes be given the opportunity to invite RCAAas Guest Speakers.

4. That all Members of this RCAAbe listed in the Annual Report — with addresses.

5. That all members be encouraged to recniit older members. 6. That a concise or canned presentation be prepared by the Association for presentation by Arty Schools to respective Gunner officers on their courses.

On the subject of an information or PR Booklet our syndicate recommends: That a Single Sheet/Multifold Brochure be printed with the following features:

a. Contain the AIMS & OBJECTIVES of the RCAA.

b. ELIGIBILITY of MEMBERS& LIFE MEMBERSand FEES.

c. Remarks by The Colonel Commandant. d. Resume/Accomplishments of the Association. e. Include an application form. f. Include a position for unit stamp for identification. g. It be a binlingual production.

h. All this superimposed over a map of Canada which will have the regions designated.

Now

Whereas

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two Re-enrollment

Resolution

Resolutions

central of

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cards

regular officers

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was

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to intervening

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out

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shortage

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agreed

of

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to

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years;

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revision

RCAA.

issuing

All

a the — 60 —

1. (a) meets current enrollment standards, and (b) undergoes an assessment under the super vision of the unit CO of not less than six months but not normally more thanone year, or (c) requalifies in his former rank by the normal method within two years of his last enrollment date. 2. Upon meeting provisions of 1(b) or 1(c) above, a CO may then recommend confirmation in the rank of the person in question, or failing that, re— conmied release or continuation in a lower rank to be determined in the manner of 1(b) or 1(c).

Carried and forwarded to CDA. Resolution #2/78 Recognition of civilian Trade and Professional Qualifications. Whereas many individuals enrolling in the Militia have civilian trade/professional qualifications ,and Whereas there are no provisions for recognizing those qualifications that are equivalent to certain military qualifications;

Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Association recommend that an individual’s civilian qualifications be recognized, and credits be granted for the equivalent trade levels or performance objectives.

Carried and forwarded to CIA. Resolution #3/78 Tax Exemption Incentives. Whereas members of the Reserve Forces of Canada incur extraordinary expenses in the performance of their duties, (eg: travel and uniform maintenance) which are not compensated for under Queen’s Regulations and Orders, and

Whereas the principle of relief for similar expenses in the case of a volunteer fireman has been recognized in the Income Tax Act, section 6(1) (b) (VIII),

Now Therefore Be It Resolved that members of the Reserve Forces of Canada be gra1ted relief under the Income Tax Act in the same manner as volunteer firemen.

Carried and forwarded to CDA. The syndicate considered a resolution on officer training. It was decided to defer a resolution on this subject in favor of a position paper which would be assigned to a standing committee next year.

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set 5 — 62 —

5. Para 11 Pmend para 11(c) by adding “, with the exception of the Director of Artillery”. insert new para 11(d) 11(d) Any Ordinary Member may propose a resolution to the General Meeting provided that another ordinary member seconds it. Only eligible voters may vote on the resolution. 6. Para 12 delete para 12(b) insert new para 12(b) 12(b) One representative from each affiliated unit as determined in para 7. 7. Para 23 amend para 23 (1) (a) to read (a) executive committee, chairmen of standing committee and delegates, other than serving officers whose travelling expenses are being paid for out of public funds, to a general meeting. amend para 23(2) (b) (iii) to read Meal allowances shall be at Federal Public Service rates. 8. Para 26 para 26(2) delete “Regiment and Independent Battery” insert “affiliated unit as per para 7”

All amendments were duly approved by the general meeting. The Chairman further recieved approval to incorporate the amendments into a new draft of the Rules.

Notice of Pmendment

Colonel Jacobson moved a notice of amendment that para 17(b) be amended by adding “and will be forwarded to all voting members not less than thirty days prior to the annual meeting”. — 63 —

LCo1. de Hart, BGen. Heitshu, BGen. Leslie, Col. Rowe “We have no VIPs, we’re all gunners”. (Note. Colonel Commandant wearing Jubilee Medal presented to him after dinner.) — 64 —

LCd. Brian MacDonald to Colonel Rowe - “Welcome to the Past Presidents? club, Ed. It’s not bad but there is no pension”. — 65 —

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Col. Bill Dawes, LCo1. Henry Scardina, Maj. Bob Doyon - classmates of Command Contingent “B”, 1952 — and now 26 years later.

The Halifax Connection — BGen. Robertson, LCo1. Alward and the very distinguished BGen. Roome. — 66 —

BGen. Heitshu BGen. Barrett

Col. Stein BGen. Robertson Who’s under the gun? Brian, you’re expected to eat it, not determine its pedigree. Look at Gilbert. He likes it. (Maj. Jean De Grasse and John Davidson look on). - 68 -

“Jim, I can promise you this picture will get in the annual report.’

Col. John Matheson rMaj. John Fraser so I sentenced him to seven years in the 30th Field Regiment.” — 69 —

BGen. Barrett Col. Jack Edgecombe

Maj. Maurie Williams Ccl. Jake Beer — 70 —

LCo1. Casey Waugh LCol. Jesse James

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Col. Ed Rowe The Colonel Commandant — 72 —

LCo1. Gerrt—Ca-1jne Col. Ron Jacobson

LCo1. Con Mialkowski, Col. Bob Beaudry, Col. Art Perron, Maj. Guay — 73 —

Capt. Dave Filliter Ccl. Jim Turnbull

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Capt. R. Nickerson LCd. Tom Stafford LCd. Clem Gaudreau - 74 —

LCo1. Dennis Homulos Maj. Bill Johnston LCo1. Bernie Brule

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LCo1. Gerry Parnell Capt. J. Dutil LCo1. Dave Berry — 75 —

Maj. Bob Petit Ccl. Jack Edgecombe

LCd. Brian MacDonald Ccl. Ben Shapiro Maj. Dave Hyman (Big Mac) (Big Ben) (Big David) — 76 —

LCol. Len Salmon Col. Bill Wickett

Bernie Brule LCo1. Len Salmon without candelabra — 77 —

Happy Quebec Gunners celebrating competition win.

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LCol. Armin Gebauer, Capt. R. Toussaint, Capt. Macnamara, Lt. R. Letarte LCo1. Poirier Col. Bob Beaudry BGen. Leslie

Capt. Randy Haslett LCo1. Jerry Donahue — 79 —

Gaggles of Distinguished Gunners. (During presentation of Trophies and Awards.) - 80 -

“Now, when I was a GPO the horses were fed at

“Wake me when the head table gets up.” — 81 -

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Capt. ?4oreside, LCo1. Jack de Hart, Maj. Ancy Bruce, LCo1. John Aiward.

So ends a pictorial review of a most memorable and

enjoyable evening.

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and

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4. Finally, I would like to end on a word of caution for the regulars. The regular force training system must become more adaptable to the needs of the militia. It should be prepared to serve militia training at whatever cost. If a unit or an individual militia soldier is able to present himself for training or courses within the constraints of civilian commitments the regular training system should do its best to accommodate the need.

Location of Future Meetings

An invitation for the Association to meet at Dundurn, Sask, in 1979 was extended by LCol. G. Canine, CO 10 Fd. The invitation was accepted by the delegates. The dates will be 20 — 22 Sep. Election of Officers and Executive Committee

LCol. B. Brule, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, presented the following slate of officers, members of the executive, and regional repre sentatives for 1978—79

President — LC01. J.E. de Hart, MC CD Vice—President — Col. W.T. Wickett, CD Sec-Treasurer - LCo1. N.F.E. Scardina, CD Advisory Committee - Col. J.H. Turnbull, 0MMSBStJ EM CD — Col. J.R. Matheson, KStJ CD OC — BGen. R. Normandeau, CD - Col. J.P. Beer, MBECD - LCo1. B.G. Brule, CD Auditor — Charles W. Pearce, Esq. ReEional Representatives

Atlantic — LC01. G.E. Parnell, CD Eastern — LCol. C. Gaudreau, CD Central — LCo1. J.R.M. Hubel, CD Prairie — LCo1. G.F. Canine, CD Pacific — Maj. D.I. Smith, CD The report of the Nominating Committee was duly moved and approved. LCo1. de Hart, President for 1978—79 formally took the chair. Motions of Appreciation Both Col. Matheson and Col. Stein spoke in praise of Col. Rowe’s significant contribution, guidance and leadership during his term as President of the RCAA. All members in attendance showed their unanimous appreciation of the well deserved remarks.

LCo1. de Hart moved a vote of appreciation to the outgoing executive for their work and efforts during its term of office. The Secretary recognized the excellent support and assistance he had received from LCol. Charest and his staff in the planning and preparation for the meeting at Gagetown. All delegates unanimously supported the recognition — Thanks again, Les. — 84 —

LCo1. de Hart spoke briefly of his visit to Korea in August to mark the 25th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korea conflict. While there he visited all the gunner graves, attended the service at the PPCLI memorial and the Commonwealth memorial at Pusan. He also extended greetings from Major George Abrahams, a Rhodesian gunner, who he and several other gunners had met while the former was visiting in Ottawa. There being no other business the 1978 Annual General Meeting of the Royal Canadian Artillery Association adjourned at 1045 hrs, 23 Sep. Actions of the new Executive Committee

1. Delegates appointed to the January 1979 meeting of the Conference of Defence Associations:

Col. E.H. Rowe LCo1. J.E. de Hart Col. W.T. Wickett Col. LA. Jacobson Col. G. Saint-Louis Advisors

BGen. E.M.D. Leslie Col. H.J. Stein Observers Col. J.R. Matheson LCo1. N.F. Scardina LCo1. B.G. Brule

2. Trustees appointed — LCo1. J.E. de Hart, BGen. E.M.D. Leslie, LCo1. B.G. Brule.

3. jingofficers appointed — LCol. N.F. Scardina, LCol. J.E. de Hart, LCo1. B.G. Brule. 4. Committees çppetitions

Chairman - LCol. M.J. Day 19 Sunnydale Road Sault Ste Marie, Ont. P6C 3A5 Phone (705) — 256—7129

Members — as designated by chairman — 85 -

Position Paper

Chairman — Ccl. B. Shapiro Members — BGen. R.G. Heitshu — Ccl. J.R. Matheson - Col. H.J. Stein Advisor — BGen. E.M.D. Leslie

Constitution — LC01. B.S. MacDonald

Membership & Public Relations

Chairman — LCo1. G.E. Parnell Members — LCol. J.R. Hubel - LC01. T.K. Stafford — Maj. D.I. Smith Training

Chairman - Col. G. Saint—Louis Members — Ccl. W.T. Wickett - Col. E. H. Rowe — Ccl. R.A. Jacobson - LCd. B.S. MacDonald.

Secretary’s Note re 1979 meeting

In case of a mail strike delegates should make their way to Saskatoon for the 1979 annual meeting. Dundurn is aout 18 miles south of Saskatoon, and all delegates arriving by plane or train will be met there on arrival and taken back for departure to their home stations.

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Prairie Region

Col. R.A. Jacobson, CD Dist. Commander Lethbnidge LCo1. G.F. Canine, CD 10 Fd Regt Regina LCo1. D. Homulos, CD 20 Fd Regt Edmonton LCo1. D.L. Berry, CD 26 Fd Regt Brandon LCo1. A.R. Gebauer, CD Member Edmonton Maj. B.J. Petit, CD 20 Indep Bty Lethbridge Pacific Region

Cal. J.P. Beer, MBECD Adv. Committee Victoria Cal. W.T. Wickett, CD Dist. Commander Vancouver LC01. S.T. McDonald, CD 15 Fd Regt Vancouver Maj. D. I. Smith, CD 5(BC) Bty Victoria Regular Force

BGen. R.G. Heitshu, CD Senior Serving Gunner Ottawa Cal. H.J. Stein, CD Director of Artillery Ottawa Cal. R.P. Beaudry, CD HO FMC St. Hubert Cal. W.R. Dawes, CD COS CFB Gagetown LCol. L.L. Charest, CD Comd, School of Arty CFB Gagetown LCo1. C.J. Mialkowski, CD 2RCHA CFB Petawawa LCo1. R.K. James, CD 3RCHA CFB Shilo LCo1. J.J. Donahue, CD NDHQ Ottawa LC01. R.V. Thompson, CD NDHQ North Gower Maj. D. Hyman, CD 5 RALC CFB Valcartier’ Maj. R. May, CD Liaison Officer Fort Sill Maj. J.J. Fraser District HO Ottawa Maj. J.A. Davidson HQ FMC St. Hubert Capt. W. Filonik, CD 1RCHA Lahr I Capt. A.G. Mills, CD 128 AAD Baden

MEMBERSHIP

4.

3.

PATRON

OBJECT

2.

NAME

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(REVISED

Membership

must

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history

CANADIAN

officers

current

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proposed

1978)

table

applications

of

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Meeting

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ARTILLERY

of

Artillery.

annual

may, Lieutenant—Governors

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to

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of

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meeting.

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recommendation.

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Secretary

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may

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of

from

by

Member

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the time — 2A —

(c) Elected Honourary Life Members

(1) Any person who is deemed to have rendered outstanding service to the Artillery may be elected an Honourary Life Member of the Association at a General Meeting. His record of service in the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery should normally be the dominant factor in selection

(2) NumDcro to oc iimi-ioa ac r’’ be decided from time to time by

() Nominations should be submitted to the Secretary—Treasurer thirty days before an Annual Meeting accompanied by reasons and where applicable, by a Service history. Such nominations will be examined by the Executive Committee who &± submit their recommendations to the General Meeting. (3) Voting will be by all elegible voters present on each name submitted. and will be earFicd out in the order of priority as recommended by the Eeoutive Committee.

(d) Associate Members 10 FOL.øad IJ fb off. c-cs CLvItk Other Commonwealth Artillery 3erving in CaLladd +L 4o-’’ Aav’t. o_i (Note: Retired Officers means officers on Supplementary Reserve and Retired List, Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, Regular and Militia.)

5. Affiliated Units (The following upon payment of unit fees, may become affiliated units with voting powers as determined in para 9: () Artillery Regiments, (R) Independent Artillery Batteries, and () The Artillery Department of the Combat Training Centre. (Lj 6. Rights of Membership (a) At a General Meeting all members will have the privilege of taking part in the proceedings ether than voting. (b) Voting will be restricted to those set forth in paragraph 9. (a) Only Serving or Retired Officers of the Royal Regiment of Canadian ‘*rtillery (•1ilitia) and Retired Officoro of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (fleular) are eligible fer elsetion to offios in the Apoociation or to pervo as mombers of the xecutive — — _s. n._1_21 Committoc, . A_,_ 1_I_.nL. cxccpiion of the Director ui. iil..1.iory. () Any Ordinary Member may propose a resolution to a General Meeting provided that another Ordinary Member seconds it. Only eligible voters may vote on the resolution. IiOd’ 114 / ifg tha y yMLJ o/ a ff 4 eF4 fl!d. (‘) r& 11L #- ;& 1L 4p”° i.” 4_I , Q A5 tA )a locJ-4 13s c Ar’I.Ikr 1 () Ifl i — 3A -

7. Cancellation of Membership

The membership of any member or the affiliation of any Unit may be cancelled by a three—fifths vote at a General Meeting. Before a vote is taken the person or unit concerned must be given an opportunity to present his/its case in writing and may address the meeting in person. In the case of HQ or Unit the address will be limited to the CO or one person nominated by him.

MEETINGS

8. (a) A General Meeting of the Association will be held annually unless otherwise decided at a General Meeting.

(b) A Special General Meeting may be called by the President at the request or concurrence of two thirds of the Executive Committee. (c) All members are eligible to attend. Cd) The General Meetings are to be held at a place and time of year to be decided at General Meetings; the exact dates are to be decided by the Executive Committee.

(e) The President will preside, but in his absence, the Vice—President will take his place or, if not present, the senior serving Militia officer on the Executive Committee.

(f) At a General Meeting the business of the Association will be transacted and such powers as may be deemed fit will be delegated to the Executive Committee. 9. Voting Procedures

(a) gible Voters: At General Meetings those eligible to vote will be: (1) Elected Officer’s and Members of’ the Executive Committee of the Assuciation except the Secretary or Treasurer. (2) One representative from each affiliated unit as determined in para 5.

(3) Any Artillery Officer who is: i. Commander of a Militia Area ii. Commander of a Militia District iii. Major General Reserves iv. Chairman of the Conference of Defence Associations (4) The Director of Artillery

(b) Any eligible voter or unit who is not represented at a meeting may: (1) On subjects of which notice has been given send to the Secretary a written vote,

(q)

13.

OFFICERS

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(e) To discharge such other duties as may be required from time to time by the Annual General Meeting, the Executive Committee, or by the President. (f) The remuneration of the Secretary shall be fixed by the General Meeting from time to time.

(g) He shall not be eligible to vote at a General or Executive Meeting. 16. Duties of the Treasurer

(a) To deposit to the credit of the Association in a Bank named by a General Meeting, all sums of money paid over to him on behalf of the Association;

(b) To pay all moneys for current expenses in accordance with the instructions of General Meetings or the authority of the Executive Committee, by cheque drawn by him and countersigned by the President of the Association, a member of the Executive Committee, or a member of the Association nominated by them and not below the rank of Major;

(c) To prepare annually his accounts up to the end of the Association year and to submit the same with all proper vouchers to the Auditor of the Association for his audit, and at such other times as may be directed by the Executive Committee; and to present the Auditor’s report and statement to the next General Meeting.

(d) The remuneration of the Treasurer shall be fixed by the General Meeting from time to time.

Ce) He will not be eligible to vote at a General or Executive Meeting. 17. Functions and Meetings of the Executive Committee I (a) To perform such functions as are allotted to it annually by the General Meeting;

(b) To take such action regarding new business as cannot wait until the next General Meeting as they see fit;

Cc) To report to the General Meeting on all actions taken;

Cd) To meet as required by the President of the Association or if he is not available, by order of the Vice—President. The convening officer may obtain decisions by a written vote;

Ce) To,when required, appoint three trustees to advise on the investment of funds or the selling of securities;

(f) To appoint the requisite number of delegates and alternative delegates to attend the Conference of Defence Associations.

(g) A quorum will consist of six members but must hav representatives of’ at least three areas.

19. FINANCE

18.

Annual

(b)

(a)

Other

(a)

OF

Individual

(2)

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(1)

will

members

(2) expressed At

Resolution

circumstances

frame

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of an 8A - 20. Financial Year and Audi4g of Accounts The financial year of the. Association shall be from September 1st to August 31st of the next year, both dates inclusive. The accounts shall be audited annually and presented to the next General Meeting. A. Chartered Accountant shall be appointed annually by the General Meeting: to audit the accounts of the Association. 21. Authorized Delegates to GeneralMeetin Unless otherwise decided at a General Meeting, delegates authorized to attend a General Meeting with expenses paid, provided affiliation fees have been paid shall be:

(1) Officers of the Association and Members of the Executive Committee, (2) One officer per affiliated unit, except that an officer on the Executive Committee shall represent his unit,.

(3) All Artillery Officers who are: (a) Commanders of Militia Areas (b) Commanders of Militia Districts (c) Major General Reserves (d) Chairman of the Conference of Defence Associations, and (4) The Director of Artillery

22. Travelli Ex enses and Allowances (a) Unless otherwise decided at a General Meeting travelling expenses and allowances are authorized for: (1) the Executive Committee, chairmen of standing committees, and, delegates, other than those serving officers whose travelling expenses are being paid for out of public funds, to a General Meeting;

(2) the Executive Committee to special Executive Committee meetings;

(3) Officers of the Association or other person(s) nominated by the President to represent the Association at special meetings called by Canadian Force Headquarters or other meetings; (4) Association delegates to the Conference of Defence Associations annual meeting if expenses are not paid for by the Department of National Defence. (b) Rates and allowances shall be: (1) If travelling by Air: i. return economy air fare from nearest airport, and ii. return first class railway fare to nearest airport, and iii. necessary taxi fares; - 9A - (2) If travelling by rail: i. first class return railway fare, and ii lower berth and/or chair each way.

(3) If travelling by POMCthe same rates and allowances are permitted as for travelling by rail. (4) Allowances while attending meetings at elsewhere than a Canadian Forces Establishment shall be decided at a General Meeting. Two days are authorized for delegates and three days for members of the Executive Committee. Those whose train or air connections necessitate an extra day may claim for an extra day. (5) Meal allowances shall be at public service rates.

CHANGESIN RULESOF THE ASSOCIATION

23. (a) Changes in Rules of the Association will be made only with the approval of the General Meeting.

(b) Any proposed changes will be notified to the Secretary 60 days in advance of the meeting.