At a spectacular Ceremony at Fort York Armoury on Thursday 10 Feb 2011, with the Regiment dressed in Scarlet, HCol Blake Goldring turned over his responsibilities of Honorary Colonel of The Royal Regiment of Canada to newly appointed HCol Anthony R. Graham.  HCol Graham, known as “Tony” to his friends, was commissioned as an Officer in 4 RCR while a Student attending University of Western Ontario.  He left the Reserves to pursue a Career in the Investment Industry.  In 2006, he joined Canada Company, a Charitable group designed to build bridges between business & community leaders.  HCol Graham is President & Director of Wittington Investments Ltd and President and CEO of of Sumarria Inc.  In addition he is Chairman & Director of Graymont Ltd, President’s Choice Bank and Energex Inc.  In addition he serves on the Board of Directors for a number of Companies including George Weston Ltd, Loblaw Companies Ltd, Power Corporation of Canada and others.  HCol Graham has fully invested himself in community leadership roles and was awarded the Government of Ontario Volunteer Service Award. HCol Graham resides in Toronto  with his wife Helen Marie and their three daughters.

HCol Blake Goldring, CEO of AGF Management Ltd, has been appointed Honorary Colonel of the Canadian Army!  This is a new Reserve assignment for the Army and for HCol Goldring.  His duties are will be Canada wide for the benefit of all of Canada’s Army.  HCol Goldring heads up “Canada Company“ a Charity consisting of Senior Business Leaders like himself mainly in Ontario.  They are provide an interface with the Canadian Forces and provide Scholarships for Children of deceased members of the Canadian Armed Forces.  Canada Company also finds ways to encourage Corporations to hire Veterans.  HCol Goldring believes he will be able to dramatically increase the number of Corporations who support Canada Company’s programs.

On Sorrel Day, Major Jessie R. W. Jones, CD was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer of The Royal regiment of Canada.  LCol Jones replaces LCol Cliff Trollope who completed his three-year tour of Duty with the Royals.  We commend LCol Trollope for the splendid leadership he provided while commanding the regiment.  LCol Trollope has a very positive leadership style and provided praise wherever he saw it.  He ensured very competent members of the Regiment were in every key appointment and promoted consistently good leadership and performance throughout the Regiment. The morale at every level has never been higher. The Royals consistently provide more members on every tasking than they are required to.  Given any job, they take pride in performing it at a higher standard than required and better than any other Regiment in Ontario. This consistently high level performance is a great source of pride among everyone in the Regiment.  Morale is maintained at a high level and with good reason.  We all thank LCol Trollope for his great contribution to the Regiment.

LCol Jessie Jones was born in Toronto and has lived in Newfoundland, the Northwest Territories and Ontario.  He attended Trinity College School in Port Hope and graduated from University of Toronto with a BA degree in History &Near Eastern Archaeology.  He joined The Queen’s Own Rifles in 1992 and transferred to The Royal Regiment of Canada in 1993. He was commissioned as an Officer in 1994.  He was a Platoon Commander, served with the anti-armour platoon and was Course Commander for a number of courses.  Jessie was promoted Captain in 1998 and served as 2ic of an Infantry Company.  In 1999 he was deployed overseas in Macedonia & Kosovo on Operation “Kinetic” as G3 Operations.  In 2006, he attended the Canadian Land Forces Command & Staff College in Kingston and completed the Army Operations Course.  He was promoted to Major and Commanded the Rifle Company for two years.  Jessie was then appointed Operations Officer and Deputy Commanding Officer.  Jessie is employed full time as a Staff Officer at Land Forces Central Area.  He is a Section Head in the G3 Branch of the General Staff as G3 Training.  He is employed in this position while concurrently serving with the Regiment.  LCol Jones lives in Toronto with his wife Sarika Singh-Jones.

 METROPOLITAN HOTEL, 108 CHESTNUT STREET, TORONTO.           

SATURDAY 5 NOV 2011.  REGISTRATION AT 6 PM, DINNER AT 7

$65 PER PERSON  Same price as last year!  It and includes the cost a splendid Dinner, dessert and complimentary wine!  This Hotel is noted for its excellent dinners. All good value at the price.  The Association will sponsor WW II and Korean Veterans & Care-Giver who attend.  This recognises their Financial support for the Association for many years. Three bottles of wine will be provided for each table.  One additional bottle may be provided at extra cost

The Metropolitan Hotel is located a short distance north of the City Hall on the West side of Chestnut Street.  There is underground Parking under the Hotel, under the City Hall and above ground on the south side of the Hotel. Just north of the City Hall.

TICKETS:  Tickets will not be sold at the door.  Advance Reservations are required.  Tickets must be ordered and paid for by Mon 31 Oct.  Active members may arrange a payroll deduction if preferred. The Hotel requires us to pay in advance and guarantee the number of Meals required.  Prepaid tickets will be mailed, or picked up at the Reception desk.  Any member who purchases a ticket, but are unable to attend may request a refund for reasons such as sickness, or weather.

FRIENDS & FAMILY are welcome.  Order your tickets early to enjoy this great evening.  You may reserve your seats to sit with your friends.  Tables are available with seating up to 10.  Active members and guests who have not reached their 19^th Birthday must sit at a table where no wine is served.  Soft Drinks will be available at no extra cost.  It will be a fine meal, good service and a great night for “all the Royals!”

THE ROYALS BAND  Again this year, our Band will provide music during the dinner.

REGISTER AT THE RECEPTION DESK  When you arrive at the Hotel, take the elevator to the Mezzanine floor and check in at the Reception Desk.  It is a large area with a Cash Bar available for before dinner starting at 6 PM.  Check in early and avoid the line up.  Note your table number on the Seating Plan.  Coat Racks will be located here and outside the Dining Area on the ” L2 Level.”  At 7 p.m., take the elevator to the Dinning Room located on “L2.”  The Head Table will march by 7:20 and our Padre will conduct a short Memorial Service prior to the dinner.  We sit down at 7:30 sharp and the Dinner will be served.  If required, the Cash Bar will be available during the Dinner outside the Dinning Area on the L2 Level.

SEND FOR YOUR TICKETS NOW.  Use the Registration & Order form attached.  Reserve your tickets early.  We must guarantee the number of guests who will attend so the Hotel can order & prepare the right amount of food.  Send us your cheque using the enclosed envelope.  A Payroll deduction may be arranged for Active Members of the Regiment as it was last year.

STAYING OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL? If you wish to stay overnight, a special Room Rate of  $170 for a deluxe room, or $197 for a luxury room, single or Double is available.  Call early for a deluxe room.  The hotels in Toronto are almost full so prices are high.  Call 1800-668-6600 no later than Friday 21 Oct and tell the rep you are with The Royal Regiment group to qualify for these prices.

A REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE will be held at the St. James Cathedral, 65 Church St at the corner of King St E in Toronto, on Sun 6 Nov 11, at 11 AM.  Our Band will play in the Cathedral where the acoustics enhance the sound for a wonderful effect.  The Regiment will attend and March Past after the Service.

DRESS for the Dinner & the Remembrance Service: Former members, Regimental tie, Blazer, grey trousers, or business suit with Medals.  Active Members, DEU with Medals, or Jacket & tie.  If DEUs have not been issued, wear a Civilian Jacket & tie.  Appropriate dress for Ladies.

In our March Newsletter we incorrectly listed the Sponsor of the

Sponsor of the “CSM Arthur Hayden Memorial Scholarship.

This Scholarship was sponsored by WW2 Veteran Norman Baker.

The Association sincerely regrets this error.

The following Scholarships have been made in past years and we plan a similar number this year.  Students members of the Regiment. or the Cadet Corps are eligible.

      Maj The Rev Homfray Clifford Memorial - Nancy-Helen Clifford

Maj Ken Maxted Memorial - Hendrina Maxted

BGen John G. Housser Memorial - John Housser Trust

LCol Douglas Catto Memorial - Donald Catto

LCol Stephen Turner Memorial - Audrey Turner

LCol Henry Caldwell Memorial - Shirley Caldwell

LCol Daniel Wilkie Memorial - George & Carolyn Hill

LCol Ken Bell Memorial - Mary Lea Bell

Col Allan Neal Memorial  - Rita Neal

Maj A. C. Nick Carter Memorial, - Robert Carter

Maj Al Charters Memorial, (2) Bill Dalglish &  Alf Robinson

Capt Herbert Boake Memorial, (2) The Boake Family Trust

MGen Reg Lewis Scholarship - MGen Reg Lewis

The Lt Jack Burkholder Memorial - Capt John Easson

The Lt Kenneth George Muller Memorial – Robert Jones

WO 1 Ken Andrews Memorial - MWO Ron Ogilvie

WO 2 Ken Stafford Memorial,  (2) Lt Debbie Pelczynski

The Sgt Maj George Graves Memorial - Lt Debbie Pelczynski

CSM Arthur Hayden Memoorial – Norman Baker

WO Roy Bick Aitken Memorial - Anne Aitken Trust

Sergeant Bruce Barbeau Memorial - Sgt Bruce Barbeau Trust

LCpl Joseph A. Ryan Memorial – Ruth Long

Royal Regt & Dieppe Vets & POW Memorial - Joe Ryan Trust

The Peter Walsh & Normandy Campaign Memorial - Louis Trenton

Louis Trenton Scholarship (2) - Louis Trenton

The Louis Pantaleo Scholarship (2) Lou Pantaleo

The Capt KG Singleton Memorial - David Singleton

The Capt Ron McGee Memorial - Adriana McGee

The Lt Paul LeTendre Memorial - Maj Rod Box

The Arthur William Reddin Memorial. - Clive Reddin

The Samuel C. Lynas Memorial - Joan Arrand & Tom Leggett

Roy Muir Memorial - Al Ward & Raymond Bird

Howard Raymond Morley Memorial - Margie Morley

Maj A. E. Bert Graves Memorial - Margaret Graves

The Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem - Capt George Hope

The Albert Cotgreave Memorial Scholarship - Wayne Cotgreave

Lt Thomas Dinner Scholarship - LT Thomas Dinner & Family

 On 9 Jun 2011  2736 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, known as “Batoche Company,” held their 48th Annual Review Parade at Fort York Armoury.  The Inspecting Officer was LCol Kenn Voss, Honorary LCol and generous supporter of 2736.  The Cadet Corps is commanded by Capt Carie Bayes and her capable staff of Officers and Civilian Instructors.  The Cadet Corps provides Cadets dressed as Pioneers in Scarlet Uniform to  take part in Ceremonial Parades with the Regiment such as the Dieppe Memorial Parade, Sorrel Day Parade and the Presentation of New Colours. They have had a very successful year with a large number of Cadets going to Summer Camps.

The following Cadets received Awards:

Baruwa Family Fitness Award: C/WO Edgar Clark

Best Cadet on Summer Camp: C/Cpl  Kenneth Jondonero

LCol A. E. Neal Award: Cadet Alex Morgorean

Maj J, A. Fogg Award, (Top Green Star):Cadet Thomas Koullias

Top Red Star Award: C/Pte Jordan Ferreira

Top Silver Star Award: C/MCpl Elizabeth Edwards.

Instructor Award: C/Sgt James Novakovic

 LCol Jones recently received an excellent report of current activities from the Commanding Officer, LT Frank May.  The Regiment has been involved as a Sponsor for just a short time but the members are very proud of their new affiliation and proudly wear the Royals Cap Badge and Shoulder Flashes. with on this newly sponsored Cadet Corps located just as far North as any one can go in Northern Canada.  This Corps was formed 19 years ago. They report a very successful Annual Review Parade in early April.  There were 18 Cadets on Parade and an audience o 50 adult Guests. The Area Cadet Officer, Capt Graham Burton, the Area Cadet Officer flew in from Iqaluit as the Reviewing Officer. The conducted Operation “Spring Fix” in early May.  18 Cadets , 3 Staff members and the Area Cadet Advisor, WO Joseph Davidson travelled 50 km south of the town by snowmobile for a weekend FTX.  The weather was good and there were no incidents.

I have now reached the halfway point of my tour and thought I would trespass on your time and bring you up to speed as to what I am doing in mission.

 The New Colours were on Parade, presented by HRH Prince Charles on 5 Nov 09, on that very cold day at Varsity Stadium.  Colours are required to be consecrated before being taken into use.  Capt The Rev Brian Flower placed the New Colours on an Alter of Drums constructed by the Band.  He then conducted a ceremony to bless them. 

 After this, the Colour Party Officers received the New Colours and marched them across the front of the Parade so they could be viewed by all the Troops.  The Old Colours will be deposited at the Cathedral of St James on Sunday 7 Nov 2010.  The Trooping of the Colours Ceremony was well performed by the Regiment, led by the Cadet Pioneer group.  It was very well done, especially considering the short time available for practice.

 The march past began as the Regiment marched in Column in slow time.  After passing the Saluting base, The Regiment turned right in Column of Route and changed into quick time for the balance of the Parade.

 Capt The Rev Brian Flower then conducted the Memorial Service in Memory of the fallen at Mount Sorrel in WW I.  The Sorrel Day Memorial service and Parade draws a large crowd of former members and the families of active members of the Regiment.  This year the audience was even larger!

 The Parade Square is a more attractive area of the Armoury than it used to be.  All the Canadian Provincial and Territorial Flags fly from the balcony and it has been renovated for wheel chair access.  There is even an elevator to the 2^nd floor.  Better quality tables are provided.  The All Ranks Christmas Dinner takes place here with families of all ranks attending.  It is a very popular event.

CIVIC BALLROON, SHERATON CENTRE HOTEL, TORONTO

The Sheraton Centre Hotel is opposite the Toronto City Hall at 123 Queen West.  There is good parking available near the Hotel.

TICKETS:  Tickets will not be sold at the door.  Advance Reservations are required.

Tickets must be ordered and paid for by Tues 2 Nov so we can guarantee numbers for the meal.  Prepaid tickets will be mailed, or picked up a the reception desk.  Any member who purchases a ticket, but later is unable to attend for any reason, may request a refund.

$65 PER PERSON  Increased costs and the HST require a higher ticket price this year.  The price includes wine and a first class meal in the Civic Ballroom.  It is excellent value at this price.  The Association will sponsor WW II and Korean Veterans and their Care-Givers who attend recognising their support for the many years they have been members.

WINE  Three bottles of wine will be provided for each table.  Additional wine may be provided at extra cost.

FAMILY & FRIENDS  are welcome. Order your tickets early to enjoy this great evening.  You may reserve your seats to sit with your friends.  Tables are available with seating up to 10.  Active members and guests who have not reached their 19^th Birthday must sit at a table where no wine is served.  Soft Drinks will be available at no cost.  It will be a fine meal, good service and a great night for “all the Royals!”

 06 Oct 10, Wed        2000 hrs     Association meeting, WOs/Sgts Mess, FYA

24 Oct 10, Sun         1400 hrs     Massed Bands Concert, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto

03 Nov 10 Wed        2000 hrs    Association meeting, WOs/Sgts Mess, FYA

06 Nov 10, Sat         1800 hrs     Regimental Re-Union Dinner, Sheraton Hotel, Toronto

07 Nov 10, Sun        1100 hrs*   Memorial Service, St James Cathedral, King St, Toronto

01 Dec 10, Wed       2000 hrs     Association meeting, WOs/Sgts Mess, FYA

05 Dec 10, Sun        1400 hrs*   Sunnybrook Hospital Band Concert, K Wing, Bayview Ave

12 Dec 10, Sun        1400 hrs*   Scarborough Civic Centre Band Concert, 150 Borough Dr.

09 Dec 10, Thu        1900 hrs.    All Ranks Christmas Dinner, Fort York Armoury

TBC 18 Mar 11, Fri  1900hrs      Officers’ Birthday Dinner, Fort York Armouy

TBC 19 Mar 11, Sat 1830 hrs.    WOs & Sgts Mess Dinner, Fort York Armoury

06 Apr 11, Wed        2000 hrs    Association meeting, WOs/Sgts Mess, FYA

04 May 11, Wed       2000 hrs    Association meeting, WOs/Sgts Mess, Fort York Armoury

TBC 06 May 11, Fri  1900 hrs*   Officers' Batoche Dinner National Club, 303 Bay St, Toronto

TBC 19 May 11 Thu 1930 hrs     2736 Army Cadet Corps Annual Review, Fort York Armoury

01 Jun 11, Wed        2000 hrs     Association meeting, WOs/Sgts Mess, Fort York Armoury

TBC 05 Jun 11, Sun 1330 hrs*   Sorrel Day Memorial Parade, Fort York Armoury

20 Aug 11, Sat         1000 hrs*     Warriors' Day Parade, CNE Toronto

   TBC  To be confirmed         * Time for Spectators only. Band & Regiment will get on parade earlier.

The following are Royals who are currently serving in Afghanistan

ARIAS MCPL AF

BADITA CPL AP

BEATON CPL PA

CAMERON MCPL KA

CARROLL CPL JA

CHAMBERS MWO DV

DE OLIVEIRA CPL EC

FORCADILLA CPL EE

GODIN CPL BK

IERULLO CPL CD

IMTIAZ CAPT MH

KOCHANOWSKI MCPL KW

KOMYSHENKO CPL IR

LAWSON CPL SJO

MIJARES CPL LF

MUTTART CPL MV

SANHUEZA-MARTINEZ  CPL C

SOTEROFF CPL  JM   Mark was wounded in action, treated in Afghanistan and Germany.  He recently returned home to receive further treatment in Canada.  He is in good spirits and expecting the best for his future.