AIRBORNE REGIMENT ASSOCIATION of CANADA celebrates the CANADIAN AIRBORNE REGIMENT th 40 ANNIVERSARY Come and celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the CANADIAN AIRBORNE REGIMENT with the Airborne Regiment Association of Canada (ARAC) and the 34 th Anniversary of the Cyprus Crisis. Open to all past members of the Regiment, those who were in non-jump support roles (1 AB FSSU, 1 AB SSU), past and current jumpers of all “strips” i.e.: CABC, CFPMD, regular and reserve force jump companies, foreign paratroopers, 1 Can Para, 1 FSSF, Aircrew, White or Red Maple Leaf jumpers, everyone is welcome to celebrate this special event. 12 APRIL 2008 at the Rideau Canal WO’s and SGT’s Mess 4 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2H9 (613) 992-4346 MEET and Greet 1700-1900 Dinner 1900 followed by PRESENTATIONS and DANCE Guest Speaker: MGen Alain Forand, CMM, OStJ, SC, MSC CD DINNER RESERVATIONS: must be paid prior to 5 April 2008 DRESS: Association dress w/miniature medal(s), appropriate civilian or “period dress” (para smock, combats pants, boots). Cost: $40.00 / per person tax and gratuity included payable by cheque or credit card to: ARAC KIT SHOP 3 - 36 de Varennes, Gatineau QC J8T 0B6 Contact Marlene to confirm attendance. Tickets will not be issued but attendance will be confirmed at the door. IMPORTANT: If you have confirmed your attendance prior to 5 April and do not attend you will be expected to pay your meals. ARAC: (819) 568-6669 FAX: (819) 569-1074 EMAIL: [email protected] Web Site: www.airborneassociation.com Accommodation: The following hotels are within walking distance: Cartier Place Hotel Embassy Hotel and Suites 180 Cooper Street 25 Cartier Street Reservations – 1-800-236-8399 Reservations – 1-800-661-5495 Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Westin Ottawa 111 Cooper Street 11 Colonel By Drive Reservations – 1-800-267-8378 Reservations – 1-613-560-7000 .