DESCRIPTION OF EVENT

Canada's oldest Regular Force Infantry Regiment, The Royal Canadian Regiment, is set to celebrate its 140th anniversary in 2023. The RCR was initially authorized as the Infantry School Corps on 21 December 1883 and established its first three company stations at Fredericton, New Brunswick; St Jean, Quebec; and Toronto, Ontario. In 1887 a fourth company was authorized, and the following year was established in London, Ontario.

Today, the Regiment has three Regular Force battalions (1, 2, and 3RCR) and one Reserve Force battalion (4RCR) stationed in Ontario and New Brunswick. Every five years, The Regiment conducts a reunion. The 100th anniversary in 1983 was the last one held in London, Ontario. The selection of London for the 140th reunion is based on a desire to enhance the standing of the 4th Battalion and highlight the enhancements made to The RCR Museum since 1983.

The reunion is scheduled for August 4 to 6, 2023 at different venues with Fanshawe College being the main venue, and is targeting members of the RCR Association, people with military interests, Fanshawe Staff, and Student Volunteers, former serving and serving members, and golfers. The event will also be catering to 500 people. The following activities are set to take place at this year's reunion:

Golf Tournament

Informal Meet and Greet

Annual General Meeting

Museum Tour and Reception

Dinner and Dance

Memorial Parade and Church Service

Demonstration of Military Skills

A detailed event schedule follows on the subsequent page.

Rcr Objectives For The Event

The RCR has put forward three main objectives that will help to measure the success of the event. These objectives are:

•Boosting comradeship amongst Royal Canadians

•Appreciating the new displays in the RCR Museum

•Enhancing the reputation of our reserve unit