Dragoons Regiment

Graveside Service for MWO (retd) Carl Cox
2023-05-20 10:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Pam Cox and family would like to inform the regimental family that there will be a graveside service for MWO (retd) Carl Cox, 1030 hrs Saturday 20 May 2023 at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces, Beechwood, Ottawa, ON.
There will be a post service reception at a nearby Royal Canadian Legion (TBC). For out of towners who may be looking for accommodations, the Courtyard Marriott and/or the Hampton Inn off of Coventry and the Vanier Parkway are near by on the same side of the canal as the cemetery and Legion.
There will be a post service reception is confirmed at a nearby Royal Canadian Legion #462, 294 Cyr Ave.

Internment of Ashes - William and Gloria Van Leeuwen
2023-05-20 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)

MWO Rick Mercer DWD
2023-05-26 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)

Corps Assn Mess Dinner
2023-06-03 18:30 - 23:30 (America/Toronto)
The Corps is happy to announce that they will hold an officer’s mess dinner as part of the Corps Conference in Ottawa.

RCACA Black Hat BBQ
2023-06-24 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
On behalf of the RCACA we would like to invite you to a special Black Hat BBQ hosted at The Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum in Oshawa, ON.
This is a casual event for members of the Corps, serving and retired, and those in the RCAC family to join together for fellowship, a meal and a time together in one of Canada’s finest RCAC Museums.
The Museum is open to the public from 12:00 – 16:00 (feel free to come early to enjoy the Museum), but will close for this exclusive RCACA event.
Please purchase tickets for a meal at the link below but admission is FREE for Members of the RCAC and RCACA if you would just like to stop by to say hello.
Dress: Casual
Timings: Event Start – 16:00, Dinner Served – 17:30, Bar closed 20:00, Event ends – 21:00
BAR IS CASH ONLY and FOOD TICKETS SALES END 19 JUNE

Celebration of life for LCol(ret'd) John Beswick
2023-06-25 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Details of the funeral and celebration of life for John Beswick.
Ceremony starts at 11am on Sunday 25 Jun at the Elmwood Cemetery, 165 Dufferin Rd, Perth ON K7H 3B3,
Pictures of the celebration have been posted, click here

Celebration of Life - Col (Retd) Greg Hug
2023-07-04 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
https://dragoons.ca/passing-of-col-retd-greg-hug/
If you are planning on attending, you must register here

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

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/

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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!

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

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:
