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News/Upcoming
Events January
to July 18, 2010. The The exhibition is presented in the John
and Norma Oyler Gallery. Tribute is made to printmakers, draughtsmen, and
watercolourists who have recorded the activity of the Canadian Navy in and
around The outbreak of World War I in August
1914 brought renewed vigour to the Harbour. The seventeen lithographs drawn
by Arthur Lismer, principal of the Victoria School of Art and Design between
1916 and 1919 and an Official War Artist in 1918 and 1919, provide a
significant record of all aspects of this wartime activity − the
transport of soldiers and sailors overseas, convoy and minesweeper protection
for merchant vessels, the Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve, and the
fledgling Royal Canadian Naval Air Service. Etchings by Dorothy Stevens,
another Official War Artist in During World War II, minesweepers and
mine layers, corvettes and convoys, would once again fill A small auxiliary installation to
acknowledge the other two services will include Lismer’s portrait of a young
officer in the 185th Battalion from Complete details can be found at the
following website: Friday
30 April Reception and Battle of Atlantic Dinner to be held at Pier
21. See details below. Friday 30 April 2010 PIER 21 The Battle of Atlantic and Centennial
Dinner will be held at Pier 21 in the Kenneth C. Rowe Heritage Hall. The
pre-dinner reception will held in the Chrysler Canada Welcome Pavilion,
commencing at 1800 followed by dinner at 1900. The reception and dinner will feature a
cash bar and it is anticipated that a Combo from the Stadacona Band will
provide musical entertainment. Dinner will feature a four course Prime
Rib meal, with refreshments available from the bar or staff. As the dinner is not being held in
SACKVILLE, all costs ($100 per person) must be prepaid in advance no later
than 1 April. VISA and Master Card charges will be processed on 1 or 2 April.
As well, post-dated cheques will be deposited on 1 or 2 April. Mess Accounts
will be debited on or after 1 April.
Ray Soucie is the organizer rasoucie@ns.sympatico.ca Click here: Reservation Form to
register. Dress: Formal, Association Blazers,
Medals optional. Access to Pier 21: ( Parking: Access has been provided to the
parking lot outside Pier 21. The lot is owned and operated by the Halifax
Port Authority. The current rates are $1.50 per hour for a maximum of $10.00
per day, with a $5.00 flat rate for evenings. (Details subject to change at
any time). Sunday
2 May. SACKVILLE
may sail in the morning for Scattering of Ashes of Point Pleasant Park. A list will be posted in the Mess. Further
details in the January issue of Action Stations. July 1-8. The http://www.nstattoo.ca/ 7 August Naval
Centennial Celebration Gala Ball World Trade and Convention Centre. This event will provide an opportunity to celebrate our
Century of Naval Service. The Ball is open to all serving naval regular and reserve
force Personnel and retired naval personnel within the Marlant Geographical
Area, including HMC ships. In addition, a limited number of “Friends of the
Navy’ guests will be invited to participate. Seating capacity for the ball is limited to 1000 (500
pairs) and the Ball is expected to sell out. The cost per single ticket is
anticipated to be approximately one hundred dollars. A finalized price will
be promulgated when confirmed. In anticipation of the demand, the following
processes will be strictly adhered to: Ticket distribution will be done by lottery, coordinated
by the PMCs of the Fleet Club, Chiefs and Petty Officer Mess and Wardroom;
and, sign-up lists will be posted in the three messes starting on 1 Feb. Personnel should contact their respective mess manager in
person where possible or via email. The following information shall be
provided: rank/name/unit/tel numbers/status (serving or retired). Contact info for each mess is as follows: Wardroom: CPO2 Barry Clarke at 721-8626 or email Barry.Clarke@Forces.gc.ca; C and POs mess: PO2 George Locuratolo at 721-8632 or
(email) George.locuratolo@forces.gc.ca; and, Fleet Club: MS Richard Trumble at 721-8350 or (email) Richard.trumble@Forces.gc.ca. Each entrant will be entitled to one pair of
non-transferable tickets only. Tickets must be paid for by 26 May 2010. Unclaimed or
unpaid for tickets will be distributed IAW the Standby List. Dress for the ball will be as follows: Military males: No. 2 Mess Standard/No. 2b Mess Service. Military females: no 2 mess standard/no 2b mess service. Civilian: Formal attire. Key dates: 1 February sign up lists posted; 19 March-lottery closes; 22 March-lottery draw; 24 March-lottery draw results posted in the three messes,
including Standby lists; 26 May last day to pay for tickets; and, 27 May standby list activated if required. Further queries may be directed to the event POC: CPO1
Smart 902-721-0220. The Navy Centennial Here is a link to the Website for the Canadian Navy′s
2010 Centennial celebrations Canadian Naval
Centennial Namesake Ship/Community In honour of the Navy Centennial, the navy, along with
several civilian naval oriented groups, has commenced planning to commemorate
and celebrate the navy's presence in communities throughout the country. One
specific activity that promotes the underlying theme of bringing the navy to
Canadians is to provide every First Nation, city or town that has had a
namesake Canadian warship, a framed photograph (with accompanying text) of
their namesake ship so that they may have the opportunity to promote their
connection to the ship and to the navy during the centennial year. These
presentations are designed for public display so that all might learn of the
special relationship between the Canadian Navy and Research has shown that more than 300 Canadian community
names have been used to honour Canadian warships since 1910. Canadian
warships carry these names with the utmost pride, and those still in service
continue to value and promote the relationship between ship and the community
that their predecessors established and enjoyed before them. These mementos will be presented in an official manner
commencing in second half of 2009. The exact schedule for the presentations
is currently being developed. This lead up will allow communities time to
consider holding local celebration and commemoration ceremonies as part of
the naval centennial. The aim is to strengthen the historical link with their
namesake ship as well as promote a special relationship between the community
and the navy. The project looks to build on existing partnerships and
establish new links and outreach to Canadians. More details are available at this website. Celebrating the Canadian Naval
Centennial with ACTM Navy Lady Announcing the 2010 Canadian Naval Centennial Rose sponsored
by Wren Associations across In the 2010 celebration year we dedicate this rose as a
tribute to our Shipmates, all the gallant men and women who served at sea and
ashore in the Canadian Navy, past, present and future. The Wrens chose this rose developed by Agriculture and Due to the serious wartime shortage of sailors for sea
billets, the Navy decided to organize a women's division of the Royal
Canadian Navy (RCN) "to release a man to go to sea." On July 31,
1942, the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service was established. The WRCNS,
unlike other Allied female units, was not an auxiliary but rather a formed
unit of the RCN and its officers held the King's Commission. At peak
strength, over 6,000 women were fulfilling the various roles of coders,
confidential clerks, messengers, telegraphists, cooks, stewards and some 35
other important duties. The WRCNS was disbanded in 1946. In 1951 a WRCNS
section was reformed in the RCN, initially in the Reserve but becoming
fulltime regulars by 1955. Wrens continued to serve in the RCN and RCNR
(reserve) until unification of the Canadian Forces. Women in the navy were
still known as Wrens until the late eighties. Today, no longer called Wrens,
women serve in the Canadian Navy, both regular and reserve, ashore and at
sea. The aim of the Canadian Naval Centennial is to build and
strengthen in Canadians an appreciation for their navy and, as "Commemorate, Celebrate, Commit" TM Please consider planting the rose bushes in your
ceremonial events 2010 and beyond. Available in planting season 2010 at selected retailers
across Mailing address: WREN Association of Details: www.canadiannavy100.forces.gc.ca email us at navylady@thewrens.com Write to the Troops Here is a website
to help you boost the morale of our troops overseas. WELCOME ABOARD Trustees A. Brown Alan C. Brown Gerald W. Burch LCdr Danny Croucher Monique Angela Dupuy Pierre Dupuy Charles H. Hawkyard David C. Hudock Keith S. Manchester John Murray Ian J. Roberts Karen Sutherland Jane M. Templeton Jean Thompson Helga Trenholm W.A. (Bill) Vautier Jane Westropp Crossed the Bar
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