Welcome

 

 

 Message from the Chairman

 

 

From the Chairman:

 

Well members, it is a new year and so much to look forward to.  The majority of us start the year off with many resolutions and some we do keep and others well, they do not make it past lunch the next day.  But as long as you are keeping your health and still happy in life, then that is a great way to start the year.  On that note just a friendly reminder of your membership dues.  Please get them in soonest as it is a new year, me included.

 

                With the spring coming fast approaching us, many of our traditional and annual parades and functions will be soon upon us.  Once I get more confirmation I will pass along quickly. Moreuil Wood is planned for the following dates:

 

            a.  20 March             Moreuil Wood Sports day

            b.  21 March             Sr NCO's Mess Dinner ( waiting a reply for invitations )

            c.  22 March             Moreuil Wood parade ( timings to follow )

            d.  22 March             Officers Mess Dinner

            e.  24 March             Strathcona Welcome Home All Ranks Dinner and Dance ( more to follow soon )

 

                As it will be a fun time for all and a precious time for the Regiment, hopefully we will have a huge turn out and parade the old guard.    On 26 Jan we were going to have our monthly meeting at the Edmonton Garrison Sgt & WO Mess, unfortunately at that time I will be away in Calgary doing army stuff. Yes army stuff. But if you all wish, it still would be great if you met at the Norwood Legion for dinner and talks like before.  If there are any issues or questions you can send to me.

 

                I do wish you all the very best in 2012. may it be healthy, safe and warm and hopefully uneventful and relaxed.  Looking forward to seeing you all upon my return and in Feb when we can have another meeting and plan for Moreuil Wood then as well.  Take care.

 

James Merritt

Chairman Strathcona's Association

Edmonton Chapter

Edmonton Ab

 

News & Announcements

  • Jan 26 Meeting

    Tonight's meeting is cancelled.  Sorry for the short notice, folks.

  • Korean War commemorative certificate.

    The United States Department of Defense is looking for all veterans of the Korean War. If you served with the United Nations during the Korean War 1950 to 1953, it would like to pay tribute to you.

     

    More info here:  http://www.thespec.com/opinion/columns/article/616529--u-s-honours-all-korean-war-vets

     

  • Edmonton Chapter Meeting Minutes

    Minutes are up here.

  • Calgary chapter meeting minutes

    • Minutes of the last Calgary chapter meeting have been posted here.

  • Facebook

  • AGM Minutes

    Minute of the AGM held in Calgary have been posted here.

  • Calgary Chapter meeting dates

    Calgary Chapter meeting dates have been added until Jan 2012.

  • Western Sentinal

    I recieved the following from Grant Cree, Western Sentinal Editor, and he's asked me to post it:

     

    There have never been so many ways to keep up with news about the Army in western Canada. In addition to offering subscriptions free of charge to any mailing address in Canada, The Western Sentinel is available online.

    We have recently updated the newspaper's website - visit us at

    www.army.forces.gc.ca/ws/. Each high-quality, full-colour edition of the newspaper is posted here every two weeks.www.flickr.com/photos/westernsentinel.

    The Western Sentinel also has pages on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. Check out these sites to keep up with the news about the Army in western Canada - and download photos and comment on stories. The Facebook, Twitter and Flickr pages are updated with each new edition of the paper, and the sites also include regular updates from other sources.

    To find the newspaper on Facebook and Twitter, just enter "Western Sentinel" in the utilities' search field. To find us on Flickr, visit

  • Weekly Coffee

    The Edmonton chapter has announced that there will be a weekly coffee break at 10 am every Wednesday.  Location is the Canyon Grill in the Roslyn hotel.    Everyone's welcome, no need to RSVP, just show up (or don't).