  CAFA AGM 24 Warning Order & RegistrationFellow Jumpers, Attached is the Warning Order & Registration document for the CAFA AGM planned for 24 to 26 May 24 in Trenton. Note deadline for registration is 10 May 24. Also attached is the Draft Agenda for the AGM on 25 May at the CAAWC. Please review the Draft Agenda and let me know if you have any Items to add to the Agenda by 10 May 24. Additionally, please forward these documents to CAFA Members on your distribution lists. Mike English CAFA Secretary CAFA AGM Wng O... CAFA AGM Registration... CAFA AGM DRAFT Agenda... |
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  Art Brochu at a tender age of 80 years old will once again this summer mount his bike and cycle for “Wishes, Hope and Faith”. In doing so his commencement begins June 10th in Fort McMurray, Alberta, and over the next 2 months he will cycle and visit 17 different Community Cancer Centre’s throughout Alberta, finishing up in Medicine Hat, on July 29th. Over this period Art will have cycled over 2000 kilometers.As in Art’s past cycle ventures, the Airborne Social Club (Edmonton) has donated to Art’s “Wishes, Hope and Faith” in finding cures and the elimination of cancer. Keeping with our “Airborne Spirit” let’s as individuals and/or groups support Art in this venture and help him meet his goal. The attached provides full details on Art’s story, vision and endeavor, in addition to details on how donations to this cause can be made. Art, we salute you back with blessings for your upcoming cycle. Dave R. Paris Secretary/Membership/Newsletter Airborne Social Club (Edmonton) See Art's pdf... |
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APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOME FOR THE AIRBORNE FORCES 2024 SCHOLARSHIP Fellow Jumpers, This scholarship fund was jointly established by the Canadian Airborne Forces Association (CAFA) and the now defunct Airborne Regiment Association of Canada (ARAC). A $2000 bursary is awarded in August each year to one qualified and deserving applicant who will be attending a post-secondary institution in the upcoming academic year in a full-time programme of study. For further info such as contact details of the Scholarship Chairman Bruce Ewing, eligibility, key dates and procedures for application, see the CAFA website at Scholarship | CAFA Online . To be eligible, candidates must have been accepted on a full-time basis at a post-secondary institution and have demonstrated academic aptitude. Eligible applicants for 2024 include current members of CAFA; spouses, children or grandchildren of current CAFA members (either living or deceased); members in good standing of a Cadet Corps that is affiliated with CAFA; or any current Army Cadet who is a qualified Canadian Forces Parachutist. Applications may be submitted in either English or French. The deadline for applications for the bursary each year is 30 June. Photo attached of cheque presentation to the 2023 recipient Kalle Nissila by CAFA representative Jake Flanders (former member of 2 Cdo). Kalle is accompanied by her dad, Jimmy Nissila (former member of 3 Cdo), her mother Lori, and sister Aila. |
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November 2024 Pilgrimage to Cyprus The Canadian Airborne Forces Association (CAFA) Cyprus 2024 committee is in the final stages of planning the November pilgrimage to Cyprus and have asked that the Association pass on some updates. Note that they are still taking reservations for anyone who is interested in joining the program. The latest communique to potential travelers is at the attachment below. Links are as follows: Program (2024 Cyprus) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kM00Mw46oBo5xkoifDBaPxf3iJolK1vI/view Travel - Cyprus24 Go - https://sticanada.com/cyprus24?fbclid=IwAR1Paxd0RQEURTs2eAsSc4pHATPVmPgHUg_OLeIrQ1SKyceq8SoGUA7l5E History: LIBRARY - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NxZ44w7R_Mj5IDzOJhMMah0ZdPoHt2F7iOBxsk1S-Fo/edit Oral History - Survey #6 - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevxjxElQXaiotvzbzTmlvGd9xXbl0kdc3P2eQV6SwHhkB nMw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2biix-3fwNHoESw3bE1sIjb0AoifWHFMMqWJ7x54q4vv6ATS9fDUAg7bA Donations: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-airborne-forces-association/ Cyprus 2024 Facebook Group - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzZ2RDHsb5kjYv6EKwQEgIOO5VE7lJ7I7_d64T yqKeKIX1fQ/viewform |
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Timing change for cocktails should read 1600 hrs with meal to follow at 1700 hrs. Please amend as required. Thanks. Dave 
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SIFFLEUR FALLS CEREMONY 2024 Friendly reminder if you are intending on attending Siffleur Falls Ceremony 2024 and planning on staying at the DTR, block booking reservations with the DTR will expire May 15th, 2024; bookings after this date will be at chance. When booking, ensure you connect to DTR website address www.davidthompsonresort.com for reservations, use special booking code AIR80 for your reservation. Utilizing any other hotel booking site for your reservation will not give you the special DTR assigned accommodation package. If you have any queries on this ceremony feel free to contact Bill Dickson, Coord Siffleur 2024, email: abn339@shaw.ca [See revised schedule...] Dave R. Paris Secretary/Communications Airborne Social Club (Edmonton)
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DID YOU SERVE IN CYPRUS UNDER OP SNOWGOOSE? See Events... |
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| Latest EASC Newsletter - 2023, Oct See Newsletters... |
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| Brett's Article The attached (click here) has was written by Walt Romanow’s grandson, Brett who made the climb on June 5th to sprinkle his grandparents ashes. As he has written in his article, there were other family members in attendance for this ceremony, all of which would of loved go been able to complete the climb with Brett. However, they as with the remainder of us who stayed on the lower levels were not able too for a myriad of reasons, but were there with Brett in our thoughts as he paid homage to his grandparents. Dave R. Paris Airborne Reunion 2023 - (Chalk Assembly Nose-Dock Edmonton) |
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 EASC DUES NEW AND RENEWALThose wishing to renew dues can do so via mail to: Airborne Social Club (Edmonton) Northtown PO, Box 71034 9308 - 137 Ave Edmonton, AB T5E 6J8 If not sure of your renewal, check the your current membership card, it has your expiry date. Dave dr.paris@shaw.ca |
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