BY-LAWS
ASSOCIATION
THE CANADIAN GUARDS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION
BY-LAWS
ASSOCIATION
8th Edition Dated 30 Jan 2011
THE CANADIAN GUARDS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION
THE REGIMENTAL PRAYER
Almighty Father, look down upon us joined in The Regiment of Canadian Guards and unite us in the bonds of fellowship.
Grant that all who love and serve herein may be firm and loyal followers not only of our Country and Queen, but also of the King of Kings. Take from us all selfishness and jealousy, and remove any rivalry that may prevent unity and fellow-ship. May we esteem others as much as we do ourselves.
May thy Kingdom come from sea to sea, we pray through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen
Captain N.W. MacKenzie
THE REGIMENTAL GRACE
Heavenly Father, be with us when we break bread and take the cup together.
Bless this food and drink to our use, and as we commune together in this Thy bounty, let us remember our continuing duty to our Sovereign and our Country. May we remain as steadfast as when we all wore the badge and uniform of The Regiment of Canadian Guards, Amen.
Colonel Strome Galloway
THE CANADIAN GUARDS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION
PREAMBLE
On 4February, 1969, a small group of members and former members of the Regiment of Canadian Guards met in Ottawa to discuss the organization of a formal Association. The aim of the Association was to foster, maintain and promote the well- being of former members of the Regiment, to maintain the comradeship of their regimental service and to further the best interest of the Regiment among other military and civic groups or associations.
In March, 1969, at the Regimental Executive Committee concurred with the concept that the Association should be formed in Ottawa and should be the parent organization for other branches which might be formed later. By October, 1969, By-Laws were drafted and the Association has operated under them since that time. In addition to the Headquarters located in Ottawa, branches are located in Petawawa and the Atlantic Region. Through usage the Association has made several amendments to the By-Laws and this present 8th Edition reflects those changes.
The Canadian Guards remained on the order of battle only sixteen years but during that time the Regiment forged a standard of excellence that set the criteria for the rest of the Army. Over 7,000 servicemen were privileged to have been able to call themselves members of The Canadian Guards. Pride in their service and the mutual bonds of respect and comradeship have had a lasting effect. Four decades after the Regiment was reduced to nil strength the Association continues to flourish. An active Membership and continuing imaginative programmes such as writing the Regimental History and the expansion of The Canadian Guards Museum being examples of a vibrant organization.
Since that day in 1969 many have served on the Executive of the Association. Their dedication and sacrifice of their time and resources have kept the Association alive that we might continue to enjoy the fellowship of our comrades from the days when we proudly called ourselves Guardsmen.
A Mari Usque ad Mare