Results of 110th Regimental Anniversary Bike Ride On behalf of Dave Pentney, Greg Bell, Greg Ferguson and myself, I wish to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who donated or supported the 110th Regimental Anniversary Bike. This year we raised a total of $11,726, increasing the total raised over the past five years to $43,400. The funds raised this year will be applied to Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund 2024 Educational Bursary Program that has just granted $20,000 in bursaries for the upcoming academic year. Thank you for your donations and support. They have had an immediate impact.
PPCLI Association
Armed Forces
Calgary, Alberta 317 followers
Once A Patricia, Always A Patricia
About us
The Mission of the PPCLI Association is to support the interests of our Regiment. The Association was formed to foster and maintain the spirit of the Regiment, to circulate information regarding the Regiment amongst its members, and to perpetuate the close comradeship, mutual regard and esprit de corps formed amongst all ranks while serving in the Regiment. August 2014 marks the 100 years of service to Canada by Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. The Regiment was founded by an act philanthropy when in August 1914 Montreal businessman Andrew Hamilton Gault's offer of $100,00 for the purpose of raising and equipping a regiment was accepted by the Government of Canada. The Regiment was to be composed of veterans and would be the first Canadians in the field in World War I. Since that time more than 1,850 Patricia's have fallen in the service of Canada, in all her wars, in peacekeeping and peace support operations, in operations in Canada and elsewhere. Over the 100 years of its history, many more thousands of other members of this Regiment have been wounded or injured through their service to this nation.
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https://www.ppcliassn.ca
External link for PPCLI Association
- Industry
- Armed Forces
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Calgary, Alberta
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1953
- Specialties
- VPP http://vpp.ppcliassoc.ca, Encourage and promote public support of the Regt, Provide bursaries through the HGMF, Promote the tradition of Regt service, Assist in the Regt Museum and Archives, and Maintain a high ethical standard
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Primary
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4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Calgary, Alberta T2T 5J4, CA
Employees at PPCLI Association
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The Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund Educational Bursary program is now accepting applicants for the 2024/2025 Post Secondary School Year! The Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund Educational Bursary program was established to provide financial assistance for the purpose of advancing the post-secondary education of applicants. In 2024 the HGMF plans to award the following bursaries · Hamilton Gault $4,500 · Lady Patricia $4,000 · Princess Patricia $4,000 · Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund $3,000 · The Moro $2,500 · The Hitler Line $2,000 To be eligible, an applicant must be enrolled with an accredited post-secondary institution. The application form can be found at https://hgmf.ca/bursaries/ The bursary awards are applicable to post-secondary students enrolled full-time in university, technical school, community college, or any other accredited degree or diploma granting institution anywhere in the world. Distance learning at an accredited institution are eligible for an Educational Bursary. Applications must be fully completed and received by the HGMF Educational Bursary Coordinator at: email: bursaries@hgmf.ca or mail: Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund Educational Bursary Coordinator, 39 Edinburgh Ct N, St Albert AB, T8N 6M8 not later than 15 July annually. Applicants must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent prior to being accepted to receive a bursary. In addition to this form, applications must include: • an official transcript of last academic marks (Grade 12 or previous year post- secondary); • letter(s) of reference from high school principal/counsellor giving a summary of academic and extra-curricular achievements (as applicable); • letter(s) of reference from the unit Commanding Officer/PPCLI Association Branch President (if applicable); • if a cadet, a letter of reference from the Cadet Corps CO giving the applicants accomplishments; and • any other significant letter(s) of reference as required. Bursary recipients are required to acknowledge their commitment to successfully completing their year of studies (or face reimbursement of the monies) prior to the year, end. Previous bursary winners wanting continuation of the subsidy must reapply in full each year, in competition with new applicants. Recipients will receive a bursary in the name of either Hamilton Gault, a past member of the Regiment deserving of recognition or one of the prime financial contributors as decided by the Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund Board of Trustees, whose decision is final.
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In August 2023 I was approached by the Memory Project to participate in project to create a video on Canadian participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Myself, Ron Bragdon, and Bob Thomas were interviewed for the video. Hopefully you will find it worthwhile. Disclaimer: The use of cigarettes to defuse a challenging situation was while I served on other UN Missions.
Our NEW #MemoryProject video launches today! "It was not peacekeeping. It was peace enforcement and survival.” The UN peacekeeping operation in Cyprus is one of Canada's longest overseas military commitments, but conflict on the island remains unresolved. In this Memory Project video, three Canadian Peacekeepers share their stories of service across three decades on the island. 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus. Canadian Peacekeepers were the first to arrive on the ground in 1964, and Canada has maintained involvement in the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) ever since. While tensions on the island have stabilized, the conflict in Cyprus remains unresolved to this day. Supported by the perspectives of three Canadian veterans who served in Cyprus over the course of three decades, this video provides an overview of Cyprus’ contested sovereignty and focuses on Canadian involvement in the United Nations mission there.
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I fully agree and support the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families. We have lost to many people due to suicide. The loss of one individual impacts everyone and is one too many. Don't be afraid to do a buddy check and ask people for they are doing. Encourage them to seek help and most importantly listen do not judge them.
Suicide is a serious issue in the Veteran community, with Veterans up to two times as likely to die by suicide than similarly aged non-Veterans. To respond to this concern and equip Veterans and their Families with practical strategies and tools, the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families has launched a suite of suicide prevention resources created for and by members of the community and reflecting their unique needs and experiences. Developed in partnership with the Centre for Suicide Prevention, these resources aim to equip members of the community with information and strategies to support their impacted loved ones — and themselves. Find these tools here: https://lnkd.in/e4Fe2hbq
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As Patricia's know 2024 marks the 110th Anniversary of our Regiment and there will be activities taking place across the country, with Calgary (Regimental Museum), Edmonton (Home Station), Shilo and Ottawa being some of the focal points. Continue to check this page and the Association's Website at www.ppcliassn.ca for updates on activities. Once a Patricia, Always a Patricia
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