<p> Atlantic Gunners’ Association Annual Reunion 27 -29 May 2011</p><p>Dear Fellow Gunners,</p><p> nce again the executive committee of the Atlantic Gunners Association extend thanks to everyone who attended last year’s reunion. We would also like to officially welcome all Oof the new members who joined the Association, either before or during the 2010 reunion as well as the newest members who have joined since the reunion. It is only with the continued support of all of our members, both current and new, that we are able to continue to have successful reunions year after year. </p><p>On 27 October 1961, an Honest John missile was fired at Camp Petawawa, the first by the 1st SSM Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery.</p><p>1/8 News From The 25th Annual Reunion</p><p>For those of you, who were unable to attend the 2010 reunion, let me say that once again everyone had a great time and all the feed back to the Executive Committee was positive. Everyone who golfed said it was well organized and they had fun. With 214 in attendance at the meet and greet, members were able to make acquaintance with many old friends, share a beverage or two, embellish a few old tales and were also able to make contact with many new members of the AGA and the Royal Regiment. The dance and dinner was a great success with members and their spouses turning out in their finest, enjoyed some great food and was able to stir up the dance floor with some old and sometimes unseen moves. A wonderful time was had by all who attended. Also during the evening there were many gifts presented either as Door Prize or Spot Dances. Thanks to the sponsors and Congratulations to all the winners. </p><p>Attendance summary:</p><p>Meet and Greet 214 Annual Meeting 75 Wine and Cheese 45 Dinner and Dance 220 Farewell breakfast 156</p><p>ADATS firing in the Gagetown Ranges</p><p>2/8 The 26th Annual Reunion</p><p>This year is our 26th Annual Reunion and we anticipate that once again we will have a great turnout and a very successful reunion. The dates for this year’s reunion are 27, 28 and 29 May 2011. The location will be the Burton Lions Club, located in Burton, New Brunswick which is located 5 minutes from Oromocto on Hwy 102, down pass the Burton Bridge.</p><p>See the Entertainment Weekend Schedule of Events (enclosed) and please indicate your attendance on the Registration Form (enclosed) on any of the events listed. </p><p>The 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer was employed by the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in both the Second World War and in the Korean conflict</p><p>3/8 May We Suggest</p><p> thers might like to do a bit of shopping either here in Oromocto or in Fredericton. You might also like to reminisce and take a personal tour of the Base, PMQ’s, village and Osurrounding area. For those of you who have been posted to CTC / CFB Gagetown previously, I am sure you will be surprised by the many changes that have taken place even within the past year. Or perhaps you may wish to take the time to visit with friends in a quieter atmosphere than is possible during the meet and greet or dinner and dance. Whatever you do, enjoy and we will see you on Friday at the Meet and Greet. </p><p>105mm C3 Howitzer</p><p>4/8 Registration</p><p> he Registration Form (enclosed) is provided to assist the organizing committee in planning, pre-registration and in particular obtaining numbers for rations. Rations must be ordered in advance! If too many are ordered it is a waste and the Association must pay. Too few and some members in attendance will go without. All members, including those in the local area, are requested to respond as soon as possible. We also ask that if you advise us that you will be attending and then are not able to, please notify one of the committee members so we can adjust our count. If you have paid in advance, it can either be returned or held to defray your attendance or dues in future years. </p><p>Note: No refunds will be provided if you do not cancel before meals are confirmed which normally occurs on the Wednesday before the activity IE: this year the cut off date is 25 May 2011 for us to order food. </p><p>The cost for a membership which includes you and your spouse, remain at $10.00 annually. Members who do not pay their annual dues will lose their membership with the Atlantic Gunners Association. This year, the cost to members attending the complete weekend activities remains at $30.00 per plate. For an accompanied member the cost is $60.00 + $10.00 for your annual dues, for a total of $70.00. A member unaccompanied the cost is $30.00 + $10.00 for annual dues, for a total of $40.00. If you only wish to attend the meet and greet and the general meeting, your paid up dues for 2011 are all that is necessary. </p><p>Mailing Label Information </p><p>Due to the importance for payment of your dues, your committee has provided a means for you to determine the status of when you last paid. The mailing labels are designed as follows:</p><p>U.R.A. Gunner 10 U.R.A. Gunner 15 C Bty Drive 10 + 50 15C Bty Drive Retirement City, NB Retirement City, NB E2V 2H3 E2V 2H3 In this example the member has a surplus of Indicates last year dues $50. This member may have pre-paid and have been paid not attended a function. These funds may be used as payment towards the next function or as payment towards future dues, or the member may request a refund, their choice.</p><p>Important Membership Information</p><p>All members of the Atlantic Gunners Association are requested to pay their annual dues whether they attend the Annual Reunion or not. Dues remain at $10 per year per family.</p><p>5/8 Accommodations</p><p>The following list indicates the location of several hotels and motels in the Fredericton and Oromocto area along with their phone numbers. This year, for you camping enthusiasts, we have also included the name of a local campsite located in the French Lake Area. The name of the campsite is Sunbury-Oromocto Provincial Park (camping), Phone (506) 357-3708. </p><p>Bring your own Sleeping Bag</p><p>Hotel Address Phone Number 1 800 Number City Motel 1216 Regent St, F'ton (506) 450-9900 1-800-268-2858 Fredericton Inn 1315 Regent St, F'ton (506) 455-1430 1-800-561-8777 Howard Johnson Hotel Lower St Marys, F'ton (506) 460-5500 1-800-596-4656 Keddys Inn Forest Hill, F'ton (506) 454-4461 1-800-561-7666 Wandlyn Inn 58 Prospect St, F'ton (506) 462-4444 Delta Hotel 225 Woodstock Rd, F'ton (506) 457-7000 1-800-325-3535 Ramada Hotel Lower St Mary’s 1-800-272-6232 Country Inn& Suites 445 Prospect St, F’ton (506) 459- 0035 1-8000-456-4000 Robin’s Inn Irving Bib Stop (506) 446-9077 Chaperra Rd Days Inn 60 Brayson Blvd, (506) 460-5500 Oromocto</p><p>6/8 General Meeting</p><p> his year’s general meeting is expected to be short and to the point with only the normal administrative points to be covered. The draft agenda is enclosed. We anticipate having a guest speaker although that person has not yet been confirmed. Last year, Capt Gillis was able to effectively articulate the positive accomplishments that Canada have championed during their participation in Afghanistan, which is not always portrayed within the media. All were impressed by his presentation; he was one of the stars of the 25th Annual Reunion. A current nominal role has also been enclosed. Please take the time to check the nominal role for accuracy and let the executive know of any errors or omissions. </p><p>This year, as in the past, the Arty School kit shop will be available for those wishing to purchase or order artillery items. The Association will also have association pins and decals available for sale. Both the kit shop items and the association’s pins and decals will be on sale Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. </p><p>Executive Members For 2010/2011</p><p>Executive Members may be contacted at: [email protected]</p><p>President Ken Walker 506 466-3680 Vice-president Ray Melanson 506 488-9197 Past President Mark Gallant 506 357-7463 Secretary Hedley Randell 506 454- 4551 Treasurer Lonnie Goodfellow 506 357 2712 Entertainment Chairman James Macdonald 506 357 2889 Historical Ted Fronchak 506 357-8785 Contact List</p><p>If you are planning to travel, to other parts of Canada, you may wish to contact other associations to determine if they are planning a function or gathering during the time you would be passing through. You may also inquire on the coordinates of an old friend. The following is a list of secretaries/contacts for other Artillery Associations:</p><p>ASSOCIATION CONTACT TELEPHONE/E-MAIL Eastern Ontario Gunner’s Association Jim Hemlin (613) 399-5916 (Ottawa) [email protected] Winnipeg Robie Sinclair (204) 645-2538 Edmonton Colin Norris [email protected] Shilo Bill Armstrong (204) 727-7598 [email protected] Picton Gunners Dave Morris (613) 394-5652</p><p>7/8 M 777, 155 mm Howitzer</p><p>Presidents Closing Remarks O n behalf of the organizing committee we thank you for you’re past support and attendance and hope that you are able to attend again this year. For those of you who are new members come out and enjoy yourself and by all means please spread the word that the Atlantic Gunners Association meets every year as close as possible to 26 May which is the Artillery Birthday / Artillery Day. </p><p>We ask that you make every effort to attend this year’s reunion. Come and enjoy the fun and comradeship with many of your past artillery friends and buddies. Please be prompt with your returns; let your committee know your intentions so that planning can be finalized. Once again the dates for the 26th Annual Atlantic Gunners Association are 27, 28 and 29 May 2011. If you are unable to attend, please submit your dues anyway so that you maintain your membership and will receive notification of the 27th Reunion in 2012.</p><p>UBIQUE</p><p>Ken Walker President Atlantic Gunners Association</p><p>Enclosures (5)</p><p>8/8</p>