The theme of the reunion is outdoor stuff, sports, canoe races, barbeques, bonfire parties and seeing your old buddies again.

For more information and to register, see the Reunion Website.

The Meet & Greet starts at 1700 at the Rideau Canal WO’s and SGT’s Mess, 4 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2H9. Reservation must be paid by 5 April, so send your cheque or credit card information to the ARAC Kit Shop, 3 – 36 de Varennes, Gatineau  QC  J8T 0B6.

For more information, download one of the following PDFs or contact the Kit Shop.

• 40th Anniversary Information [PDF]
• 40ième Anniversaire Information [PDF]

For more information, download the Word document with the schedule of events and a registration form.

• Memorial Weekend Registration Form

For more information, download the following Word documents;

• Registration Form
• Info Package
• Reunion Contacts

For information on the event and registration, visit the Association website.

The Canadian Airborne Regiment Association (ARAC) is also planning a reunion most likely in the Petawawa area around the same time. Dates are being coordinated as to not conflict, so keep your calendars open and save your money for flights.

If you would like to attend, please send in the registration form. The cutoff for registration is the 1^st of September.

The Airborne Social Club of Edmonton will be hosting the 40^th anniversary reunion (Western) of the Canadian Airborne Regiment during the period of 19-21 June 2008. The theme of the reunion will be

‘AIRBORNE FORTY YEARS LATER’

The Regiment has always enjoyed a special relationship with the city of Edmonton therefore, it would be befitting to once again relive and highlight those early years and at the same time honoring the full four decades that has passed since the formation of one of Canada’s finest Regiments.

Since the Regiment was removed from the order of battle under sensitive circumstances in 1995, it is incumbent on all of us to stay focused on the positive contributions that the Regiment made during its active years, especially, while it was garrisoned in Edmonton from 1968 to 1976. It was here that the Regiment was the proud recipient of its first Freedom of the City honors in 1976.

The members of the Airborne Social Club are hard at work to make this event an unforgettable venue. As the theme indicates the emphasis will be to celebrate the 40 years that have passed since the formation of the Regiment. Most if not all of the “originals” have passed or knocking on the doors of sixty years of life in the fast lane so come on out and enjoy the camaraderie of the AIRBORNE FAMILY.

It is understood that the Canadian Airborne Regiment Association (ARAC) is also planning a reunion most likely in the Petawawa area around the same time. Having a reunion in two locales will only enhance the celebration in that those who wish to take in both may do so. Those who cannot travel the great distances from the East to West may attend in their half of the country. Dates have been coordinated with ARAC to eliminate any conflict of dates.

Early details of the program are as follows:

19 June 2008

• Pre-registration and happy hour

20 June 2008

• Registration
• Sky Hawk demonstration
• Meet and Greet
• BBQ
• Evening entertainment and dance

21 June 20008

• Mass Para Drop
• Formal Parade
• Dinner
• Entertainment and Dance

We are looking forward to host all past members of the Regiment, members who were in support roles, current members of the regular force parachute companies, past and current members of the Canadian Parachute Centre and aircrews who provided airlift during the past forty years.

The event marks the occasion of the 1st Annual Airborne Memorial Parade and Dinner, all former and current paratroopers are invited to pay their respects and give tribute to all paras (from 1 Can Para Bn, FSSF and to the present time) so that we never forget those who have died while serving as Canadian paratroopers. All airborne members, family and friends are encouraged to attend this special event.

DINNER RESERVATIONS: For the evening of 2 June must be paid prior to 24 May 2007. IMPORTANT: If you have confirmed your attendance prior to 24 May 2007 and do not attend you will still be expected to pay for your meals. Cost: $25.00 / per person tax and gratuity included.

Contact information for the event and dinner reservations: Marlene at (819) 568-6669, Fax: (819) 568-1074, e-mail: airbornekitshop@sympatico.ca

UPDATE: The date is June 30th, not July 1st as was originally posted.