Dragoons Regiment

Get Together & A Yarn
2024-12-21 13:30 - 17:00 UTC

Conversation South African War Memorial Windsor Rededication
2024-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The Regimental Family was very proud to participate in the rededication Ceremony of the South African War Memorial in Windsor on 2 October. The Regiment provided a scarlet party and Tom Skelding had a speaking role, all supported by our Windsor Chapter and the City of Windsor. Thanks to all for your efforts in refurbishing the monument and an excellent ceremony. If in Windsor, you are encouraged to drop by this impressive place of remembrance.

Regimental Change of Command and Appointment
2024-06-26 13:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The Commanding Officer and all ranks of The Royal Canadian Dragoons are please to announce the Change of Commanding Officer
Concurrently, the Regimental will change appointment of the Colonel of The Regiment
https://dragoons.ca/change-of-command-and-appointment-26-june-2024/

50th Anniversary of the Association
2024-06-14 - 2024-06-16
5 May 2024: Update #3 – Final Call
24 Feb 2024: Update #2 – Early Bird Special
4 Jan 2024: Update #1 – Accommodations and Registration
https://dragoons.ca/50th-anniversay-of-the-association/

Celebration of Life - Dylan Stewart in Kingston
2024-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
https://dragoons.ca/regimental-family-condolences-to-kent-leslie-stewart/

DWD - Col Rob Marois
2024-05-04 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto)
https://dragoons.ca/depart-with-dignity-colonel-rob-marois/

79th Anniversary of the Liberation of Leeuwarden
2024-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
https://dragoons.ca/79th-anniversary-of-the-liberation-of-leeuwarden/

Celebration of Life - Charlie Richer
2024-03-10 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The Regimental Family will be supporting the ceremony and clebration of Life for Charlie in Oromocto, NB.
See the announcement here:

Karmin McKay Celebration of Life
2024-02-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
click on the link.

Nfld Branch Birthday Gathering
2023-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The Nfld branch of the Association, in concert with the RCR branch, is pleased to host a birthday gathering!

BC Chapter Hosting Birthday Celebration - 21 Dec
2023-12-21 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The BC Chapter of the Association is hosting a gathering to celebrate the RCD/RCR birthday.
If interested, please contact the POC, Bob Black.

NCR Regimental Birthday Brunch
2023-12-16 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
The NCR Branch of the Association is please to host a celebration brunch for the Regiment’s birthday.
All are welcome, including spouses!!

BC Chapter celebrates the 123rd anniversary of the Action at Leliefontein
2023-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
BC Chapter: 16 November in North Saanich, north of Victoria. The time and location will be posted when known. Any Dragoons planning to attend please contact Bob Black at (250) 885-6067.

Leliefontein 2023 Parade & Gala
2023-11-04
Hello Regimental Family
This event highlights the actual parade and the all-ranks gala taking place on Saturday, 4 November
If interested in attending, please RSVP using the this link or the QR code found on the invitation. We look forward to seeing everyone there!!
Leliefontein Gala and Parade 2023

Leliefontein Mixed Dining-in
2023-11-03 18:30 - 23:30 (America/Toronto)
The Regiment is pleased to announce this year’s mixed dining-in on 3 November.
While open to all Regimental Family members, space is limited. Please read the attached invitation card

National Capital Region celebrates the 123rd Anniversary of the Action at Leliefontein
2023-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
National Capital Region: Wednesday 1 November 2023 at the Royal Oak Pub, 117 Centrepointe Dr, Nepean ON. Drinks from 1700 to 1800 hrs, sit down to eat at about 1800 hrs. RSVP to Jim Atkins.

Save the Date - Guild Fundraiser with General (Retired) Rick Hillier
2023-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
Dear Friends of the Guild of the Royal Canadian Dragoons,
Please join us for an intimate cinq-a-sept with General (retired) Rick Hillier – former Chief of Defence Staff, and a proud Dragoon! This will be a great opportunity to meet soldiers of the Royal Canadian Dragoons’ family and learn about leadership perspectives and today’s current security envrionment from one of Canada’s most experienced and dynamic leaders!
We look forward to welcoming you. Proceeds from the event will go to The Guild of The Royal Canadian Dragoons, a volunteer-run charitable organization that supports the Dragoon Regimental Family.
Invitation with additional details to follow.

Kingston Chapter celebrates the 123rd anniversary of the Action at Leliefontein!
2023-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Kingston Chapter: Leliefontein Social 13:00-16:00 25 Oct at the ANAF Gore Road Kingston ON, contact Denis Levesque

RBC Race for the Kids
2023-09-24
The Regimental Family is proud to announce this event in sppurt of kids mental health and RBC, a special supporter of the Guild.
Since 2017, RBC has raised $2.75 million through the annual RBC Race for the Kids at Wesley Clover Parks in Kanata. All to support youth mental health programs at CHEO and through 1Call1Click. We need to continue to ensure youth who are struggling with their mental health get the help they need.
RBC Race for the Kids benefits youth mental health programs such at CHEO and through www.1call1click.ca – a network that brings together 20+ child and youth mental health and addictions organizations from throughout Eastern Ontario – to help youth access the right care at the right time.
There are three options options to support the race:

Register yourself and family for the race
Make a donation
Create your own workplace team by contacting Kristi Guénette at CHEO Foundation.

Times will be posted as we get closer

RBC Charity golf Tournament & Fundraiser
2023-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
RBC colleagues in the Ottawa Valley are hosting a golf tournament & fundraiser in support of the RBC Race for the Kids on Saturday afternoon, September 16th at Petawawa Golf Club. (9 holes, dinner and prizes – $75 per golfer or $35 for dinner only). See attached flyer for details and how to register.

Op CONNECTION
2023-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The Regimental Family is pleased to announce that we will be running Op CONNECTION on 15 September in Garrison Petawawa.
Op CONNECTION is designed to enhance awareness of the Regiment and Regimental Family to Canadians as part of our awareness program, with the additional benefit of potentially expanding our Friends of The Regiment group, who so generously support the Guild.
This year’s full day event will occur during a unit field exercise to provide the maximum exposure to the soldiers, equipment and pride that we experience every day.
While we make the event rather small to provide a more immersive experience, if you are interested in helping us with planning or supporting execution, please contact the organizer.

Gord Woollard 100th Birthday Celebration!!
2023-08-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
The Regimental Family is very excited and happy to wish Gord Willard a happy 100th birthday!!!
WE encourage everyone to drop by or send congratulation message to this important milestone

DWD - Lt Chris Pynn
2023-08-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
https://dragoons.ca/depart-with-dignity-lieutentant-chris-pynn/
DWD Invite

WO Darren Burgess DWD
2023-08-11 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)

Bennett Memorial Golf Tournament
2023-08-04 - 2023-08-05
We are happy to announce the return of the Bennett Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by the Association’s Atlantic Chapter and supported by the Guild and C Squadron of the Regiment
More details will be posted as they become avaiable but golfing is set for 5 August.

RCAC Summer BBQ
2023-07-29 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Families and Friends of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps
It is with great pleasure that I can confirm that the annual Corps BBQ in Perth, ON, will be held on
Saturday 29 July, 2023, from 11 am – 4 pm at the Perth Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith St East, Perth, ON, K7H 1B5.
We ask those planning on joining us to RSVP to corpsbbqperth@gmail.com by 15 July 2023.
This will allow us to anticipate attendance, and have food and seating prepared accordingly. There is no obligation to attend if you have RSVPed, and those who have not responded are more than welcome to attend, we just find it helpful to anticipate numbers.
As always, please bring an item or memento for our raffle. Any money raised will be used to cover BBQ
costs, with remaining funds being donated to an appropriate charity.
A sitrep will be sent out in early July to confirm BBQ details. For now, please add us to your calendar,
and RSVP if you intend to attend.
Worthy!
Steve Cadden

Henry Sampson Memorial Golf Tournament - Kingston
2023-07-28
SITREP 001 – 7 Feb 23

Mark your calendars for the 28th annual HSMGT, which will occur on Friday, 28th July 2023 at Garrison Golf & Curling Club (GGCC) Kingston.

As done in the past, this wonderful event will see serving and retired members, as well as families of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps gather for a day of friendship, camaraderie and golf, all in Henry’s name, with charitable funds raised for the Canadian Cancer Society, with dinner following golf. The event remains a four person best ball scramble, and you may either sign up individually, with a full foursome, and anywhere in between.

This is not a call for registrations; we won’t be looking for them until after the Victoria Day weekend.

We don’t expect prices to fluctuate from last year, but will advise accordingly, closer to the date. We will again seek the generosity of participants in donating items to the prize table, but again, will advise.

Bill & Chris

Q3 BoD meeting
2023-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
The Guild Board of Directors will holder their next meeting on 26 July.
We hope to have the majority of the Directors in personal attendance. More details will be posted as they are available.

Celebration of Life - Trooper Don White
2023-07-13 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Patron of the Regiment – Trooper Don White Dragoon_
https://dragoons.ca/a-great-dragoon-the-passing-of-tpr-don-white/

Karol Galas Funeral
2023-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
The celebration of life for Captain (Retd) Karol Galas will be held at Beechwood Cemetery 1000 hrs, 11 July 2023. A reception will follow the service; anyone staying for the reception is asked to RSVP at link below.

Details: Husband, Father, Grandfather And Captain Karol Anthony Galas’s Funeral Details | Ever Loved
