Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Regimental Association

April 2014 Newsletter

Annual General Meeting upcoming May 21.

You have all received the formal notice of meeting. The notice was sent by email will be published in the
Vancouver Sun next Wednesday. There was no notice given by regular mail.
We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Association Executive for the upcoming year. The time
commitment is limited to a few hours per month. Please contact Al Baylis kerbay@telus.net if you wish
to serve.
We hope to see many of you on May 21
st
.

Vimy Dinner a big success
The Vimy dinner was held on April 5
th
at the Bessborough Armouries of 15
th
Field Regiment Royal
Canadian Artillery.The dinner was sold out. The evening carried on long after the wine was gone.
The serving Seaforths who brought guests (wives, girlfriends, bosses, workmates, friends and children)
felt they brought them to a well-run representation of a military style dinner, slightly less formal but still
formal enough. They appreciated the efforts of all involved in the planning to make it an event they
were proud to attend and bring guests to. Small changes to tighten up dinner timings, personal contact
with serving Seaforths to get them to attend, and emphasis on bringing a guest were the main planning
factors. Vimy Dinner is one of the very few occasions in the Regiment where all three messes can
mingle freely and get to know each other. The main speeches, the Toast to the Regiment (WO/PMaj
Vern Kennedy) and Toast to Fallen Comrades (WO Rob Deans) were very well done, and heart-felt.
Several guests were in their mid-90's and hadn't been to a Vimy Dinner for over 50 years, they were
truly in awe of todays serving Seaforth soldiers. The Vimy Guard, with Sgt Pat Farrell as Guard
Commander did a magnificent job. Most of the Guard members have done this for many years and look
forward to each Vimy Dinner. It was very gratifying and re-assuring that when these Senior NCO's were
asked for help their reply was immediate, with "Sir, I know exactly what you want, I've got this, leave it
with me". Many guests gave glowing comments about all the serving Seaforths, their drill, dress,
deportment, overall professionalism. We can be very proud of each and every one of them.

Thanks to Rick Ciccone and his committee for all their hard work. For those who could not attend this
year, this event should be a must in 2015.

Bursary Program expands

We are pleased to announce that there will be a new $1,000 bursary awarded this fall. The John Conway
Seaforth Bursary has been donated by Jill Conway, wife of the late John Conway. A company
commander in the Canadian infantry in World War II, Captain Conway was awarded the Military Cross
for heroism in Italy. On May 23, 1944, he was leading an assault on a German machine-gun position
when one of his men dropped a live hand grenade after being shot. Captain Conway picked up the
grenade and hurled it away from his men, but it blew off his right hand. With his pistol in his left hand
and a bandage on his right arm, Captain Conway led his men forward until the German gunners had
been killed or captured, according to the medal citation. After the war, he became a historian and
educator who in 18 years at Harvard University befriended many of the students whose curriculum he
helped to shape. After leaving Harvard, Dr. Conway held teaching and administrative positions at York
University in Toronto. It is very fitting to have this bursary named after a man whose post war career
was spent in education.
Association sponsoring a Stand Down Family BBQ May 25
th

The Battalion will stand down with a final range exercise on May 25
th
. The families will meet the
members upon their return to Jericho in the early afternoon for a BBQ. This will be a great opportunity
for them to join in the celebration ending the first half of the training year. The lines will be open for
viewing the museum memorabilia. If as an Association member you wish to attend and serve, please
contact Rod Hoffmeister for details.

Our mailing list needs your help

Due to the rising cost of Canada Post, we are now relying on email to reach our members. While we
currently have over 150 addresses, we need more. Please help us by providing email addresses for those
who are not on our list and by providing any changes to you email address.

Kit Shop is ready to serve

The Kit Shop is ready to serve Association members and serving members. The shop is open on the first
Wednesday of the month in the Jericho Anderson Room at 9pm.
While this is not convenient for most Association members, it is possible to order items off the following
list. Please contact Trillian Mitchell trillian.mitchell@gmail.com

Spring 2014 Price List

Clothing
Crests, Blazer (hand embroidered bullion thread $ 30
Hats, Baseball Caps Navy Blue 15
Hats, Fishing 15
Shirt T Wet/Dry Blue (Small to XL) 20
Jacket, Weather Resistant Stormtech (Navy Blue) 40
Ties, Regimental Polyester 30
Diced Hose 100
Tartan Hose 100

Jewellery
Badge, Cap (OR) 15
Badge, Cap 3pc Officers (3D Sterling Silver) 175
Badge, Cap WO/Sgts (3D Sterling Silver) 160
Badge Cap Officers & W/O Sgts (3D) 60
Badge, Lapel Seaforth (Enamelled Blue Shield) 3
Brooch, Ladies (Sterling Silver) Minature 3D officers cap badge
on tartan rosette 65
Pins, Lapel Canadian Flag 1
Rings, Sterling Silver 75
Tie Tacks, Sterling Silver (Large) 30
Tie Tacks, Sterling Silver (Small) 25

Miscellaneous
Book, Regimental History (R.H. Roy - 1919 1965) 35
DVD Return to Agira Op Husky 2013 20
Ice Buckets, Drum w/Regt. Battle Honours 50 (reduced)
Car Decals with logo Inside 2
Car Decals with logo Outside 2
Smokey Smith Prints 5
Mugs, Coffee Stainless (silkscreened w/logo) 20

Note: All items are subject to availability