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1910 to 2010 - Centenary Update
Book on Regimental History The Regiment and Museum have engaged a local historian to research and write a historical work about the Regiment. This is being done as part of a academic research project in partnership with the University of Calgary. Progress is going well and anticipated release is in late 2010 or 2011. Logo design and kit shop The Regiment was solicited to submit designs for a Centennial logo. Two were received and it is expected that the Centennial committee will chose one of these to further develop on October 6, 2009. Once the design is ready it will be used for select kit shop items located in the Calgary Highlander kit shop at Mewata. Calgary Soldier's Memorial Wall This is a joint effort with the City of Calgary and other Reserve Regiments to erect a monument to display and remember the names of all soldiers from those units who have fallen in war and on operations in the service of the nation. A fundraising campaign is underway and a link will be provided here soon to allow you to make a donation if you wish. This sub-committee is led by the Calgary Highlanders and the King's Own are active participants Reunion Weekend Reunion activities for all veterans, past-serving, and serving members will be held on the weekend of May 28th to 30th, 2010. It will incorporate a meet and greet on the Friday night, a parade and ball on the Saturday, and a picnic on the Sunday morning. Friday, 28 May 2010 1900 - 2300 hrs "Meet and Greet" at Mewata Armoury. No cost to member, all are welcome. Finger food will be provided. Great opportunity to meet serving and non serving members. Saturday, 29 May 2010 Parade commences at 1330 hrs. Please be seated by 1230 hrs. The parade will involve members of the Regiment, HMCS Tecumseh (as part of the Navy celebrations), Calgary Highlanders, and 14 Service Battalion. Review the Centennial Military Parade with "Old Guard" participation. Location Currie Barracks Parade Square. Dress is Regimental blazer with medals, jacket and tie with medals and headdress, or current DEU (serving members). Centennial Ball An all ranks Centennial Ball involving the Regiment and three other units celebrating their Centennial will take place 29 May 2010. All past and serving members are invited. 1830 hrs for 1930 hrs. Location The Military Museum. Dress is Mess Kit or DEUs for serving members, shirt and tie / semi-formal for former members and their guest. This will be a WW1 Themed event in a large pitched tent outside the Museum, with dancing inside the Naval exhibit of the museum. There will be a 24 piece live brass band for entertainment during supper and in the dance hall. The Museum will also be open for people to explore. Cost is $80.00 per person. We expect up to a 1000 people for this ball. Bar service in both the tent and museum. Big Rock Breweries will be producing a special centennial run of its beer labelled with the 3 units cap badges for this event. This will be a rare opportunity to meet with old friends and strengthen our military community. PR Event and Fundraising Gala for the Soldier's Memorial All profits from The Centennial Soldiers' Ball will go towards the Memorial Wall Project. Satellite community plaques Monies are being raised to produce and distribute plaques to satellite towns who have contributed soldiers to the Regiment over the past 100 years; Didsbury, Innisfail, Olds, Red Deer, Stettler, Lacombe, etc. Calgary Stampede Parade Participation All four Calgary-based Regiments celebrating their Centennial anniversary will be taking part in various activities which will hopefully include the Calgary Stampede Parade on opening day. Other activities 103rd Rifles Re-enactment Group A group of re-enactors will form a guard to commemorate the 103rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles) which was the predecessor to The King's Own Calgary Regiment & the Calgary Highlanders. The Tanks and Tartans exhibit
The Tanks and Tartans exhibit may be
ready for 01 Apr. There will be a pre-opening on 31 Mar
for members of both Regts,VIP's, etc.Official opening 03
Apr
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