Regimental Society Newsletter S s - Lord Strathcona's Horse

The text of the commendationfollows:LDSH (RC) EDMONTON-FOR OUTSTANDINGPROFESSIONALISM ANDDEDICATION DEMONSTRATEDBY ALL RANKS IN RESPONSETO THE AUG 06 SHORTNOTICE CDN GOVT DECISIONTO ADD A TANK CAPABILITYTO JOINT TASK FORCEAFGHANISTANReunion 2010With the rapid approach of the year2010, thoughts have begun to turntowards the organizing of anotherlarge-scale reunion in Edmonton.This will give all members ofthe extended Regimental Familythe opportunity to come togetherin camaraderie and share ourdistinguished history.The intent is to schedule the 2010Reunion in the last week of Juneto coincide with the change-ofcommandparade that will alsobe taking place. This will allowmembers to share in the excitementof the change-of-command event,while also reminiscing with friends.The old and the new will becelebrated during this joint ceremony.Coupled with the command team’schangeover, the appointment ofColonel of the Regiment will alsobe handed over.Regimental Association Alberta BranchBy Bob LettFirst, I would like to acknowledge the support we have received from themembership, the Regiment, the Society, and all their business units. Thissupport has gone a long way to help us have a very successful yearWe are coming off a very busy year for the Association. I feel that theAssociation is truly a great vehicle for the Strathcona veterans to stay incontact with the rest of the Regimental family. We have had our highsand lows over the year but we’re strong in that we’ve handled both welland we remain sound going into 2009. We are particularly happy that ourmembership numbers are up over last year. Unfortunately, we have had toadd more names our list of widows but that too is part of getting on in life.We have noticed the use of snail mail is the preferred way to communicatewith our group. Because emails and faxes are very much the secondarymode, lead times are more necessary if any questions come up.We held our Annual General Meeting on January 13th. It is my pleasure toinform you that the full executive committee has agreed to stay on in theirsame positions. I feel very grateful for this as each member is doing a greatjob. (see photo).There was some interesting motions brought forward andpassed at this meeting. One was that we would fund each of the LdSH (RC)cadet Corps (7) in the amount of $100.00 per year, for the next five (5)years. Also, there is a second $100.00 per Corps, per year, for any specificprogram or initiative they might have. We hope this will help with theirfuture plans and add to each Corps’ success. The Association can afford thisand it is what our constitution calls for us to do. Specifically, we are to “Helpperpetuate the Strathcona Family.”The coming year will be very busy and, I believe, important for us. We aregetting closer to R2010 and things will begin to shape up for this importantoccasion. We are going to try to emphasizing the Annual Golf Tournamentthis year to hopefully include more family members and their childreneven if they do not golf so they can come out for the social event after theReunion 2010 will be similar toReunion 2000 and will providean excellent opportunity for theRegimental Family to come togetherto celebrate our heritage. Allmembers, past and currently servingare invited to attend.Ron Howard, Howie Owen, Keith Welch, Bob Lett and Clair LaneStrathconas NewsletterPage 4www.strathconas.ca