The Regimental Manual Second Edition.pdf - Lord Strathcona's Horse

REGIMENTAL MANUALREGIMENTAL FAMILYCHAPTER 3 - REGIMENTAL FAMILYSECTION 1 - BACKGROUNDThe Regimental Family itself is comprised of many different elements which include Strathconasserving on regimental and extra-regimental employment, retired Strathconas, members of the RegimentalAssociation and its branches, the Regimental Museum including the archives, the Strathcona MountedTroop, the Regimental Band and sponsored cadet corps. The Regimental Society oversees the activitiesof the extended Regimental Family. All the above elements of the Regimental Family are discussed inthis Chapter.SECTION 2 - REGIMENTAL SOCIETY1. The formation of the Regimental Society grew from the concerns of those serving and friends ofthe Regiment during the unification of the Canadian Forces and the subsequent changes in policiesrelating to unification and centralization. A particular concern was the loss of control over funds andassets acquired over a long period of time through considerable effort by Strathconas and their friends.External policies were making it increasingly difficult to foster and maintain Strathcona style and spiritand to retain discretion in the conduct of regimental affairs.2. The Regimental Society was, therefore, established on 15 November 1974 as a registered charityunder the Societies Act of Alberta in order to oversee and guide the affairs of the extended Regiment.ARTICLE 3201 - SOCIETY OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Regimental Society are:a. to further the traditions and heritage of Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians);b. to hold, preserve and maintain artefacts, memorabilia and belongings of the Society;c. to establish, maintain and operate the museum of the Society and Lord Strathcona’sHorse (Royal Canadians);d. to establish, maintain and operate horse riding facilities; ande. to collect and disseminate information of interest and relevance to members of theSociety. 1ARTICLE 3202 - OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETYThe authority of the Regimental Society rests with the Officers of the Society and the Board ofDirectors, who are as follows:a. Officers of the Society:(1) Chairman. Colonel of the Regiment;(2) President. Commanding Officer;1 These objectives are the original objectives of the Society as registered with the Province of Alberta on 15 November 1974.The objectives and constitution of the Society are currently under review by the Board of Directors.3-1