| Fund
Administration |
| The
RCA Executive Board manages the fund. Membership of the Executive
Board consists of the Commander Home Station (Chair), Commanding Officers
and Regimental Sergeants Major of the Reg F Units. In attendance at
the meetings are the Director of Artillery, the RSM RCA, the Regimental
Major and the Regimental Adjutant. Regimental Headquarters (RHQ)
manages day-to-day operation of the fund. |
| Fund
Operations |
| The
RCA Regimental Fund is a non-profit organization of the Regular Force
component of The Royal Regiment. Revenue Canada recognizes this fund as a
charitable organization for income tax purposes, with a registered Charity
number - 11925 2997 RR 0001. Its purpose is to provide financial support
for the non-public affairs (NPA) of The Royal Regiment. |
| Donor
Reward |
| In
order to provide donors with greater flexibility in choosing a gift in
return for their donation, the Donor Reward programme has been
established. Donors will receive a credit at the RCA Kitshop equal
to 10% of their annual donation (the maximum allowable by a charity).
This can be used to purchase the Canadian Gunner at cost plus shipping or
as a credit towards any Kitshop purchase. The Donor Rewards will
accrue if they are not used. |
| Regimental
Communication Programme |
|
The
Regiment has established a communication programme to keep all members of
The Royal Regiment informed on the many varied activities in which Gunners
are involved. The Quadrant. This publication comes out three
times a year (previously twice a year) and is a compilation of Gunner
news. Articles are collected
from all the units and other newspapers that have Artillery related
articles. The Quadrant is distributed to all Artillery units at a rate of
one copy for every ten members (previously The Quadrant only went to
donors contributing at the recommended rates). Should individuals
desire their own copy; a subscription can be obtained for $8.50.
The
Canadian Gunner. This annual publication acts as the Artillery
yearbook. It contains a summary of all Artillery unit activities.
The Canadian Gunner is aval at cost ($3.60 plus shipping) through the
Donor Reward Programme to donors. To non-donors it is aval at a cost
of $7.50.
RCA Web Site.
The
Regimental website located at www.artillery.net
is maintained by RHQ.
RCA
Photo Competition. Cash prizes are awarded for the best Artillery
related photograph. |
| Member
Recognition Programme |
| This
programme was established in order to recognize the hard work of members
of The Regiment. It provides top student awards on courses conducted
at The Royal Canadian Artillery School, Colonel Commandant's
Commendations, and retirement gifts. Members of the Reg F are
entitled to receive a framed retirement scroll after six years of service
with the Artillery. Members who depart after twenty years are
entitled to the scroll plus a statue. In order to award these gifts,
units need to contact RHQ with the departing member's name, rank, decorations and dates
of service. |
| Grants |
Previously
units had to approach the RHQ for money to fund a project that promoted
the history and traditions of the Artillery. In March the Board
decided to create grants for the units to spend on worthy projects.
Reg F Artillery units will receive a grant based on $7.00 per peacetime
Reg F establishment position (ERE are included under RHQ). Units
must still account to RHQ for what the money was used to buy IAW the law
governing charities. ERE members wishing to access this fund are to
contact RHQ. Other grants issued yearly are for the RCA Museum, RCA
Band and the Petawawa Museum (for Artillery artifacts). A new grant
was established for the 1 RCHA Pipes and Drums to refurbish some of its
deteriorating equipment.
NPP Grant. An allowance is granted to Reg F Units based on $3.00 per
peacetime Reg F establishment position. The money is to be used for
the maintenance and upkeep of NPP held in trust by the unit and for the
upkeep of period dress uniforms. ERE members may access this money
though RHQ for the maintenance of Arty NPP that may be held at their
respective locations. |
| Deployment
Flags |
| Regimental
flags are provided to units deploying on operations. |
| Regimental
Identity Program. |
| This
programme ensures the maintenance of a common identity within the
Artillery. The programme consists of the provision of Regimental
Standing Orders to all units, (presently in translation), and the initial
issue of Regimental accoutrements and tracksuits to Reg F QL3 and Phase IV
graduates. Members who commission from the ranks also receive the
fabric cap badge. |
| Member
Assistance Program |
| This
programme is designed to help Gunners ease financial burdens. The
Regimental Fund awards 16 Educational Bursaries of $500.00 each for
eligible dependants (spouses, children etc) to further their
post-secondary education. Emergency Assistance grants of $500.00 are
aval to help Reg F members of the Artillery who are in financial need. |
| Regimental
Professional Development Programme |
| This
programme is
designed to promote professional development within the Artillery.
The components are the conduct of the Junior Officers' Course funding for
the Master Gunner Conference and provision of prizes for the Colonel
Geoffrey Brooks Memorial Essay Competition. Essay entries are due to
HQ NLT 28 Feb. For additional information contact RHQ. |
| Contributions |
|
Voluntary
donations by Reg F members of The Royal Regiment form the largest source
of revenue for The RCA Regimental Fund. Donations to the Fund are
tax-deductible. The suggested monthly donation scale is:
Gunner
to Master Bombardier - $3.00;
Sergeant to Warrant Officer -$6.00;
Chief Warrant Officer - $10.00;
Officer Cadet to Captain - $8.00;
Major to Lieutenant Colonel - $13.00; and
Colonel to General - $20.00.
The
simplest way to contribute is to make a pay assignment to code P028.
Retired or former members of the Regular component and members of
the Reserve component of the RCA may contribute to the Fund through an
annual cheque.
More direct information may be obtained through The
Regimental Adjutant RCA.
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