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SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA

REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2015

Message from the President

It  was  the  Seaforth's  honour  this  year  to  lay  the  wreath  on  behalf  of  Canadian  Army  Veterans.  This  distinguished  duty  rotates  between  the  Vancouver  regiments  and  this  year  we  were  ably  represented  in  this  vital  task  by  2Lt.(Ret.)  Rick  Ciccone,  and  Sgt.  Rob  Veltman.  As  well  HCol  Shields  and  myself  laid  the  wreath  on  behalf  of  the  Seaforth  Regimental  Association  and  the  CO,  LCol  Ursich,  with  RSM  O'connor  were  in  overall  command  of  the  entire  parade.  All  in  all,  Seaforths  were  front  and  center  at  this  year’s  Remembrance  Day  Ceremony  at  Victory  Square,  well  done  everyone!  

We  will  be  having  a  meeting  of  the  Association  Executive  on  2  Dec  2015,  at  1800  in  the  Jericho  Garrison’s  Anderson  Room.  All  association  members  are  welcome  to  come,  listen,  bring  suggestions  

and  heckle,  whatever!  

A  busy  season  is  coming  up  for  all  of  us,  and  with  the  Christmas  season  now  closing  in  ,  I  want  to  thank  everyone  in  advance  for  all  the  hard  work  that  will  be  dedicated  to  our  various  events  taking  place  in  the  near  future.  

Look  forward  to  seeing  as  many  of  you  as  possible  this  weds  and  at  Ortona!  

Caber  Feidh!  

Josh  Muir  CD  

Regimental News

Seaforth Members Win Big At Canadian Forces Shooting Competition

Four   Seaforths,   were   part   of   the  team  that  won  the  Clarence  R.  Smith  Trophy  at  The  Canadian  Forces  Small  Arms   Competition   (CAFSAC)   held   at  the  Connaught  Ranges  in  Ottawa  this  September.   The   Smith   Trophy   is  awarded   to   the   Primary   Reserve  team   that  has   the  highest   aggregate  score  at  the  end  of  competition.  This  trophy  and  the  Letson  Trophy  for  the  top   Regular   Force   team,   are   the  highest   team   awards   at   CAFSAC.  Seaforths  MCpl   Dan   Lee,   Cpl   Connor   Andrews,   Cpl   Christian   Isbasescu,   and   Cpl   Trevor   Johnson  were   part   of   the   3rd  Canadian  Division  Reserve  Shooting  Team  along  with  eight  other  members  representing  all  reservists  west  of  Thunder  Bay.  The  team  was  coached  by  Seaforth  Cpl  Miljevich-­‐Laroche  who  remarked  that  “In  the  team  events  this   is  basically  winning  CAFSAC.”  The  winning  members  were  presented  with  the  trophy  at  the  awards  ceremony  and  are  also  awarded  a  brass  rifle  badge  that  they  wear  on  their  dress  uniform  for  the  rest  of  their  career.  They  will  also  be  invited  to  compete  at  the  British  Army  Operational  Shooting  Competition  at  Bisely  next  summer.  

Members  of  the  3rd  Canadian  Division  Shooting  Team  receive  the  Clarence  R.  Smith  Trophy  at  The  Canadian  Forces  Small  Arms  Competition  

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Upcoming Events

Association News One Kit Shop to Rule Them All The  Seaforth  Regimental  Association  Kit  Shop  is  combining  with  the  Seaforth  Junior  Ranks  Kit  Shop  to   offer   all   Seaforths   both   past   and   present   access   to   a   number   of   new   regimental   items.   The  Junior  Ranks  Mess  absorbed  the  kit  shop  run  by  the  regiment  in  2009  and  since  then  has  offered  members  an  expanding  selection  of  modern  regimental  kit.  With   this  amalgamation  we  will  now  have  one  kit  shop  for  all  Seaforth  Regimental  Kit.  Check  the  last  page  of  the  newsletter  for  a  price  list  and  check  out  the  Kit  Shop’s  Facebook  group  at  Seaforth  Highlanders  of  Canada  Kitshop  for  pics  of  many  new  items.    Time to Renew Your Membership The  new  year  is  approaching  and  it  is  time  to  renew  your  membership.  Did  you  know  that  the  Seaforth  Association  only  has  three  sources  of  income?  Membership  Dues  make  up  the  majority  of  what  we  bring  in  each  year.  We  also  make  a  small  amount  from  items  in  the  kit  shop  and  accept  donations.  The  events  that  we  put  on  are  run  near  the  breakeven  point.  We  really  do  rely  on  your  dues  to  fund  the  operating  costs  for  the  Association  so  please  renew  your  membership!  

Executive Meeting 2 December 2015 Time: 1800 Location: Jericho Garrison Anderson Room

All  members  and  prospective  members  of  the  Seaforth  Regimental  Association  are  welcome  to  attend.    

The Ortona Dinner 12 December 2015 Time: 1700 Reception 1800 Dinner Location: Jericho Garrison

The  Annual  Ortona  Dinner  will  be  held  again  this  year  at  the  Jericho  Garrison.  The  traditional  dinner  will  be  held  complete  with  a  menu  inspired  by  what  the  soldiers  ate  at  that  fateful  meal  72  years  ago.    We  desperately  need  Veterans  for  this  event  that  we  can  make  nervous  young  Privates  sit  beside.  Whether  your  service  was  in  World  War  II,  Korea,  peacekeeping,  Afghanistan  or  at  home  in  Canada.  Come  with  some  war  stories;  we  can  supply  the  helmets.  

Vimy Memorial Service and Regimental Reunion Dinner 2 April 2015 Location: Bessburough Armoury 1150 11th Ave Vancouver

The  Vimy  Dinner  is  quickly  becoming  one  of  the  best  Regimental  events  of  the  year.  Over  the  last  two  years  Rick  Ciccone,  Chair  of  the  Vimy  Dinner  Committee,  has  gone  to  great  lengths  to  increase  attendance  and  make  this  event  more  about  the  reunion  and  less  about  the  dinner.  The  day  will  start  with  a  memorial  service  to  remember  our  fallen  Seaforths,  complete  with  a  Vigil  guard  of  serving  members  mounted  around  the  Vimy  Cross.  There  will  then  be  a  brief  reception,  followed  by  dinner.  While  all  the  elements  of  a  formal  mess  dinner  are  included  the  format  has  been  relaxed  so  that  we  do  not  bore  our  guests.  Please  feel  free  to  invite  a  guest  to  give  them  a  chance  to  experience  the  Seaforth  Family.  More  details  on  timings  will  come  out  closer  to  the  event.  We  need  volunteers  to  make  this  event  work.  Please  contact  Rick  Ciccone  at  ciccone.rick@gmail.com  if  you  are  interested  in  helping  out.  

Camp  Flag  Patches  $13  

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Association Bursaries

The  Seaforth  Association  is  pleased  to  announce  our  2015  Bursary  winners.  This  year  in  addition  to  the  $1,000  John  Conway  Memorial  Bursary  three  $500.00  bursaries  were  awarded  by  the  Association.  

$1000.00  John  Conway  Memorial  Bursary  

Daniel  Frank  Nguyen,  studying  psychiatric  nursing.    $500.00  Association  Bursary  

Ryan  Define,  studying  business  management.    $500.00  Association  Bursary  

Jeff  McDonald,  studying  biology  in  order  to  get  into  physical  therapy.    $500.00  Association  Bursary  

Vik  Dulku  (Seaforth  Cadets),  studying  law  enforcement.    Local Christmas Events

The  Association  Padre  Neil  McRea  would  like  to  announce  the  following  events  will  be  held  at  his  church  as  the  holidays  approach:  

Place:  Oakridge  United  Church,305  West  41st  Avenue,  Vancouver  (two  short  blocks  east  of  Cambie  on  the  north  side).  

Friday,  December  11  at  6:00  pm,  Carols  and  Hot  Chocolate,  a  time  for  younger  children  3  -­‐9,  with  Carol  singing,  crafts,  hot  chocolate  and  food.  Children  must  be  accompanied.  Lasts  about  1.5  hours.  

Thursday,  December  24,  7:00  pm,  Christmas  Eve  Service.  

Sundays  November  29,  and  December  6,  13  &  20,  at  9:30  am,  worship  services  on  the  Four  Sundays  of  Advent,  leading  up  to  Christmas.  Refreshments  follow.  

 Last Post  The  Association  regrets  to  announce  the  passing  of  the  following  Seaforths  in  2015:  Lloyd  William  Barrett  (98)  service  in  WWII    Joseph  Wilfred  Laurier  (91)  service  in  WWII    

Harry  Ward  McDonald  (92)  service  pre  WWII    Orville  “Ollie”  Hamilton  (89)  service  in  WWII  and  Post  War

   

“Having  served  with  you  in  strange  places,  in  peaceful  days  and  in  the  stench  of  war,    it  has  been  my  greatest  privilege  to  have  known  your  courage  and  your  brave  unselfishness,    to  have  been  your  friend.”  

-­‐Padre  Durnford  

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Regimental Senior Appointments Colonel-­‐in-­‐Chief  HRH  The  Prince  Philip,  Duke  of  Edinburgh    Honorary  Colonel  HCol  Michael  Shields    Honorary  Lieutenant  Colonel  HLCol  Rod  Hoffmeister    Commanding  Officer  LCol  Paul  Ursich    Regimental  Sergeant  Major  CWO  John  O’Connor    Regimental Association Appointments  President  of  the  Association  Josh  Muir    Treasurer    Kent  Fabian    Secretary  Patrick  Farrell    Directors  at  Large  Rod  Hoffmeister  Rick  Ciccone  Padre  Neill  McRae    Contact Information  The  Seaforth  Highlanders  of  Canada    Regimental  Association  Email:  p_farrell1@hotmail.com  Website:  seaforthhighlanders.ca  Facebook  Page:  The  Old  Guard  Twitter:  @SeaforthAssoc    Association  Padre  Neill  McRea  Cell:  778-­‐888-­‐1559    The  Seaforth  Highlanders  of  Canada  Orderly  Room    Email:  vanor5128@forces.gc.ca  Phone:  604-­‐225-­‐2520  Ext  2811    

 Regimental Association Kit Shop Email:    Facebook  Page:  Seaforth  Highlanders  of  Canada  Kitshop  Twitter:  @SeaforthKitshop   Clothing    Blazer  Crests...............................................................  $30  Baseball  Caps  Navy  Blue.............................................  $15  Fishing  Hats.................................................................$15  T  Shirt  Blue  (Small  to  XL).............................................$20  Stormtech  Jacket  (Navy  Blue).....................................$40  Regimental  Tie,  Polyester...........................................$30  Diced  Hose................................................................$100  Tartan  Hose...............................................................$100    Jewellery    Junior  Ranks  Cap  Badge..............................................$15  Cap  Badge  Officers,  WOs,  and  Sgts.............................$60  Cap  Badge  WOs,  and  Sgts  (Sterling  Silver)................$160  Cap  Badge  Officers  (Sterling  Silver)...........................$175  Regimental  Ring  (Sterling  Silver).................................$75  Seaforth  Lapel  Pin  (Enamelled  Blue  Shield)..................$3  Canadian  Flag  Lapel  Pin.................................................$1  Tie  Tacks,  (Sterling  Silver  Small)..................................$25  Tie  Tacks,  (Sterling  Silver  Large)..................................$30  Ladies  Broach..............................................................$65  (Sterling   Silver  Miniature  Officer’s   cap  badge  on   tartan  rosette)    Miscellaneous    Regimental  History  (1919  -­‐  1965)  by  R.H.  Roy............$35  DVD  Return  to  Agira  Op  Husky  2013...........................$20  Ice  Buckets,  Drum  w/Regt.  Battle  Honours.................$50  Seaforth  Crest  Car  Decal  for  Inside  Window.................$2  Seaforth  Crest  Car  Decal  for  Outside  of  Vehicle...........$2  Smokey  Smith  Print.......................................................$5    Coffee  Mug  Stainless  steel  with  crest.........................$20      Note:  All  items  are  subject  to  availability                  

 

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