| Reunion Report 2010
The reunion was held on September 17-19, 2010, the meet and greet and the AGM at the 254, Ogden Legion, the Dinner Dance was at the Glenmore Inn, and the closing Memorial Service were held in the Ogden Legion Auditorium. RVs were able to park on the west side of the Legion parking Lot. It was a short walk between The Glenmore Inn and the Legion. The RCASC Kit shop had 3 Tables at both the meet and greet and the Dinner dance. Friday nights meet and greet saw 178 members and guests in attendance enjoying themselves. Col Bob Baxter was made an Honorary Calgarian in a White Hat Ceremony. Meat, cheese pickle and fruit trays with buns and butter were served at 19:30Hrs. Saturday morning 2 Buses from 1 Service Battalion took approximately 70 Guests to the Military Museums. The guests were able to tour the Museums and to visit the RCASC / 14 Svc. Bn. / Combat Service Support Cairn. After lunch one bus took 20 Guests to the Chinook Mall. The AGM was held at the Ogden Legion at 14:00Hrs with enough members present for a quorum. The Dinner Dance was held at the Glenmore Inn with 141 members and guests in attendance. Col Baxter was the Guest Speaker. His presentation was topical, informative and very entertaining. Music was courtesy a former RCASC Member Barry Hunt and his wife Della Hunt. They opened the dance with a special rendition of Wait for the Wagon. Sundays Memorial Parade was held in the Ogden Legion Auditorium. Parade appointments were: Commander, Col Jim Anderson, RSM WOI John Petrashuyk, Reviewing Officer Col Bob Baxter. Ena Anderson, past President of the 154 Ogden Legion was the Worship Leader. (NOTE- The Reverend that was to conduct the service fell ill on Friday, and Ena graciously offered to fill in.) 100th Anniversary Nylon Bags were given to Members that paid for the full weekend. These were stuffed with a Reunion itinerary, City of Calgary Pin and a Welcome letter from Mayor Bronconnier, an Alberta Pin, a 41 Svc Bn 100 Year Anniversary Pin, and Travel Alberta Booklet Passport Holders given to Members Spouses. Report prepared by:
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