Events in September 2024

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History of the Memorial Service

What is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day?

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History of the Memorial Service

What is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day?

Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. This federal statutory holiday was created through legislative amendments made by Parliament.

09:30: Division Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting

19:30: Awarding of Education Awards

19:30: Regular General Meeting - Ottawa Division

All members of the Ottawa Division are welcome to attend the Regular General Meetings. We encourage that you reach out to those Retired Members who are not members and invite them to one of our meetings and enjoy the fellowship and comradery. We require new members and your efforts are always appreciated. See you at the next RGM ………. Your ODVA Executive

08:30: Kemptville (Leeds/Grenville) Breakfast

All day: Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony in Ottawa

All day: Truth and Reconciliation Day

09:30: Division Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting

All day: RCMP Regimental Ball - 50 Years of Women in the RCMP

All day: Save the date Regimental Ball 2024-Women in uniform in RCMP/Réservez la date Bal régimentaire 2024 - Les femmes en uniforme à la GRC

09:30: Division Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting

19:30: Awarding of Education Awards

19:30: Regular General Meeting - Ottawa Division

08:30: Kemptville (Leeds/Grenville) Breakfast

All day: Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony in Ottawa

All day: Truth and Reconciliation Day

09:30: Division Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting

All day: RCMP Regimental Ball - 50 Years of Women in the RCMP

All day: Save the date Regimental Ball 2024-Women in uniform in RCMP/Réservez la date Bal régimentaire 2024 - Les femmes en uniforme à la GRC

09:30 – 10:30
September 4, 2024

19:30 – 20:30
September 10, 2024

The Education Awards Program sponsored by the Belairdirect Insurance Company was created in 1995 by the HQ Staff Relations Representatives (SSRs). $1000.00 Education Awards are drawn each year for dependents or grandchildren of employees and veterans in the National Capital Region (NCR). It continued until 2004.

The Program was transferred to the RCMP Veterans’ Association – Ottawa Division in 2005.

This is not a scholarship. The purpose of this program was to make funds available to all students who are attending post secondary institutions (universities, colleges or other recognized educational facilities) on a full time basis, leading to a degree, diploma or certificates), regardless of their academic achievements.

From the beginning, the program provided this opportunity to dependents or grandchildren of ALL RCMP EMPLOYEES (RM, CM, PSE) and Veterans.

Belairdirect has generously agreed to sponsor this Education Awards Program as a gesture of appreciation for the relationship they enjoy with Veterans and current employees residing in the National Capital Region.

19:30 – 21:30
September 10, 2024

The Ottawa Division Regular General Meetings (RGM) are open to all RCMP Veterans, in the General Mess:

73 Leiken Drive, Ottawa, ON. K1A 0R2

Secure parking available, sign in at front desk, personal ID required, comfortable seating in General Mess. Dress is casual unless stated otherwise. Bar service available 18:00 to 19:00, bar service will resume following the meeting.

08:30 – 09:30
September 24, 2024

"Attention all ODVA members living in Kemptville (Leeds/Grenville) area. Commencing Tuesday,February 27, 2024 there will be an informal gathering for breakfast, all retirees are welcome. The plan is for the breakfast to take place on the last Tuesday of every month.”

Location: Hardstones Grill

2727 County Road 43

Kemptville, Ontario

Time: 8 a.m.

Please contact Luisa Russo-Lemay at russo-lemay@sympatico.ca or (647) 354-1235.

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Attention à tous les membres de l'ODVA vivant dans la région de Kemptville (Leeds/Grenville). À compter du mardi 27 février 2024, il y aura une réunion informelle pour le petit déjeuner, tous les retraités sont les bienvenus. Le petit-déjeuner aura lieu le dernier mardi de chaque mois.

Lieu : Hardstones Grill

2727, route de comté 43

Kemptville, Ontario

Heure : 8 heures

Veuillez contacter Luisa Russo-Lemay à l'adresse russo-lemay@sympatico.ca ou au (647) 354-1235."

All day
September 29, 2024

Once again we will meet on Parliament Hill to honour our fallen comrades, and to ensure that the magnitude of their sacrifice will never be forgotten. We will continue the focus of the Memorial on the unsung heroes, the surviving families of those brave men and women who died in the line of duty.

In 1998 the Canadian Government officially proclaimed the last Sunday of September of every year as Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. On January 17, 2003 Canadian Heritage declared the last Sunday of September of every year as a nation wide flag half-masting on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada, including the Peace Tower, from sunrise to sunset in honour of our fallen officers. These official proclamations are a fitting sign of respect, not only to those gathered on the hill, but also for those who made the ultimate tragic sacrifice to keep our communities safe and our environment protected.

The Parade Orders can be viewed at www.thememorial.ca under the tab SERVICE. The parade will march rain or shine to Center Block for the 11:00 am start of the Memorial Service. Form up will remain at Wellington and Kent Streets in assigned columns.

00:00 – 01:00
September 30, 2024

Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. This federal statutory holiday was created through legislative amendments made by Parliament.

09:30 – 10:30
October 2, 2024

All day
October 5, 2024

A Journey Through Time: 50 Years of Women in Policing

The journey to this anniversary began in 1974 when the RCMP first welcomed women into its ranks. Since then, the role of women within the organization has evolved significantly, shaping the landscape of modern policing in Canada.

All day
October 5, 2024

Save the date Regimental Ball 2024-Women in uniform in RCMP/Réservez la date Bal régimentaire 2024 - Les femmes en uniforme à la GRC

SAVE THE DATE

The Ottawa Area Officers’ Mess is proud to confirm that they will be hosting the 2024 RCMP Regimental Ball at the Delta Hotel (Ottawa City Centre), Oct 5, 2024.

This year’s theme will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of women in policing in the RCMP. This important milestone will be celebrated in many ways across the Country and we are hopeful that it will serve as a signature event for the Force.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Le mess des officiers de la région d’Ottawa est fier de confirmer qu’il accueillera le bal régimentaire 2024 de la GRC à l’hôtel Delta (Centre-ville d’Ottawa), le 5 octobre 2024.

Le thème de cette année sera de célébrer le 50e anniversaire des femmes dans les services de police de la GRC. Cette étape importante sera célébrée de nombreuses façons partout au pays et nous espérons qu’elle servira d’événement phare pour la Force.
De plus amples renseignements seront affichés dès qu’ils seront disponibles.

De plus amples renseignements seront affichés dès qu’ils seront disponibles.

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4 09:30: Division Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting 09:30: Division Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting 09:30 – 10:30 September 4, 2024 Read more

10 19:30: Awarding of Education Awards 19:30: Awarding of Education Awards 19:30 – 20:30 September 10, 2024 The Education Awards Program sponsored by the Belairdirect Insurance Company was created in 1995 by the HQ Staff Relations Representatives (SSRs). $1000.00 Education Awards are drawn each year for dependents or grandchildren of employees and veterans in the National Capital Region (NCR). It continued until 2004. The Program was transferred to the RCMP Veterans’ Association – Ottawa Division in 2005. This is not a scholarship. The purpose of this program was to make funds available to all students who are attending post secondary institutions (universities, colleges or other recognized educational facilities) on a full time basis, leading to a degree, diploma or certificates), regardless of their academic achievements. From the beginning, the program provided this opportunity to dependents or grandchildren of ALL RCMP EMPLOYEES (RM, CM, PSE) and Veterans. Belairdirect has generously agreed to sponsor this Education Awards Program as a gesture of appreciation for the relationship they enjoy with Veterans and current employees residing in the National Capital Region. Read more, 19:30: Regular General Meeting - Ottawa Division 19:30: Regular General Meeting - Ottawa Division 19:30 – 21:30 September 10, 2024 The Ottawa Division Regular General Meetings (RGM) are open to all RCMP Veterans, in the General Mess: 73 Leiken Drive, Ottawa, ON. K1A 0R2 Secure parking available, sign in at front desk, personal ID required, comfortable seating in General Mess. Dress is casual unless stated otherwise. Bar service available 18:00 to 19:00, bar service will resume following the meeting. All members of the Ottawa Division are welcome to attend the Regular General Meetings. We encourage that you reach out to those Retired Members who are not members and invite them to one of our meetings and enjoy the fellowship and comradery. We require new members and your efforts are always appreciated. See you at the next RGM ………. Your ODVA Executive Read more

24 08:30: Kemptville (Leeds/Grenville) Breakfast 08:30: Kemptville (Leeds/Grenville) Breakfast 08:30 – 09:30 September 24, 2024 "Attention all ODVA members living in Kemptville (Leeds/Grenville) area. Commencing Tuesday,February 27, 2024 there will be an informal gathering for breakfast, all retirees are welcome. The plan is for the breakfast to take place on the last Tuesday of every month.” Location: Hardstones Grill 2727 County Road 43 Kemptville, Ontario Time: 8 a.m. Please contact Luisa Russo-Lemay at russo-lemay@sympatico.ca or (647) 354-1235. ****************************************************************************************** Attention à tous les membres de l'ODVA vivant dans la région de Kemptville (Leeds/Grenville). À compter du mardi 27 février 2024, il y aura une réunion informelle pour le petit déjeuner, tous les retraités sont les bienvenus. Le petit-déjeuner aura lieu le dernier mardi de chaque mois. Lieu : Hardstones Grill 2727, route de comté 43 Kemptville, Ontario Heure : 8 heures Veuillez contacter Luisa Russo-Lemay à l'adresse russo-lemay@sympatico.ca ou au (647) 354-1235." Read more

29 All day: Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony in Ottawa All day: Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony in Ottawa All day September 29, 2024 Once again we will meet on Parliament Hill to honour our fallen comrades, and to ensure that the magnitude of their sacrifice will never be forgotten. We will continue the focus of the Memorial on the unsung heroes, the surviving families of those brave men and women who died in the line of duty. In 1998 the Canadian Government officially proclaimed the last Sunday of September of every year as Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. On January 17, 2003 Canadian Heritage declared the last Sunday of September of every year as a nation wide flag half-masting on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada, including the Peace Tower, from sunrise to sunset in honour of our fallen officers. These official proclamations are a fitting sign of respect, not only to those gathered on the hill, but also for those who made the ultimate tragic sacrifice to keep our communities safe and our environment protected. The Parade Orders can be viewed at www.thememorial.ca under the tab SERVICE. The parade will march rain or shine to Center Block for the 11:00 am start of the Memorial Service. Form up will remain at Wellington and Kent Streets in assigned columns. CLICK THE FOLLOWING TO ACCESS: History of the Memorial Service Read more

30 All day: Truth and Reconciliation Day All day: Truth and Reconciliation Day 00:00 – 01:00 September 30, 2024 What is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day? Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. This federal statutory holiday was created through legislative amendments made by Parliament. Read more