Notes
2RCR Pipes and Drums new self titled CD is now available! Each CD is $17.99 + $5.00(per 2 CDs S&H) in Canadian funds (tax inc). They can be purchased through the 2RCR kit shop located in building D-17 Gregg Barracks, CFB Gagetown. Or mail / phone the address below for order inquiries. The proceeds from sales support the Pipes and Drums through the purchase of urgently required new equipment. Click here for a list of tunes. 18/10/00
Mail: Telephone:
2RCR Kit shop 506-422-2000 ext 2214
CFB Gagetown
PO Box 17000
Oromocto, N.B.
E2V 4J5
Canada
Congratulations! to Master Corporal Pappin on his promotion. 01/04/00
Posted Out - Cpl. Dave Clark, moves over to the Regimental Quarter Master's Stores. 17/06/00
Congratulations! to Cpl. Duane Johnson upon the successful completion of his Junior Leaders Course and the Army Jr. NCO Course. 15/08/00
Posted in - Pte. Jessie Brown, comes to the band from the Regimental Battle School. He will be a welcome addition to the pipe corps. 28/08/00
Posted Out - Cpl. Chris Racine, goes to Golf Company 2RCR as a Rifleman. 20/08/00
Posted Out - Cpl. Seann Alderman, good luck on his occupational transfer to Lineman. 18/10/00
Posted Out - MCpl. Mike Plaunt, has been selected for the Special Commissioning Plan. Lieutenant Plaunt will remain an RCR, he will be attending second language and Phase training in the new year. 20/10/00
Posted Out - MCpl Piers Pappin, is going on to bigger and better things as a section 2i/c in Golf Company 2RCR. 25/10/00
CTC Pipes and Drums meets every Monday at 7p.m. in the Base Theatre. Civilians and military are welcome. Uniforms and instruction are provided. If you are interested, show up or call 506-422-200, ext. 3478 or 2355.
Calendar
2RCR Pipes and Drums parades out of building D-15 located at Gregg Barracks, Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, Oromocto New Brunswick, Canada. The band can been seen during daily training. Or at the many parades and functions held on the base. However due to the nature of the platoon the band is frequently deployed for routine field training or operations, as well as performances and ceremonies located around the globe. If you are interested in visiting or want general information on the bands whereabouts please e-mail the Battalion or phone the Battalion Orderly Sergeant at the number listed below.
Performance Dates & Places
2000
29 Jan, Base RSM change of appointment parade, C.F.B. Gagetown.
19 Feb, USI Mess Dinner, C.F.B. Gagetown
26 Feb, Regimental Paardeberg Ball, Ottawa Ont.
4 Mar, 2BN's Paardeberg Ball, Sheridan Hotel Fredericton N.B.
5 June 00, Rowley and Boyle Cup (Rgt'l pace stick/drill competition), Parliament Hill Ottawa Ont.
20 June-10 July, Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax N.S.
1 July, Canada Day Parade, Halifax N.S.
3 July, N.S. Tattoo public relations parade at Historic properties, Halifax N.S.
4 July, Concert on Breakfast Television, Halifax N.S.
7 July, Freedom of the City Parade: Halifax, N.S.
10 July, Freedom of the City Parade: Fredericton, N.B.
13 July, Freedom of the City Parade: Charlottetown, P.E.I.
14 July, Honour Guard for HRH Prince Edward, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
16 - 23 July, Fortissimo 2000 (Retreat Ceremony), Parliament hill Ottawa Ont.
7 Aug, Sunset Ceremony, Fredericton N.B.
3-27 Sept, Public Duties (Guard) Buckingham Palace, London, England.
10 Oct, Honour Guard Governor General of Canada visit, Fredericton, N.B.
11 Nov, Remembrance Day Parade, C.F.B. Gagetown
1 - 8 Dec, NATO Mess Dinner, Heidelberg, Germany
1999
24 Sept, Senior NCO's Mess Dinner, C.F.B. Gagetown
28 Sept, Officers farewell Mess Dinner for the outgoing CO, C.F.B. Gagetown
30 Sept, Battalion Change of Command Parade, C.F.B. Gagetown
1998
19 Feb, Paardeberg Ball, C.F.B. Gagetown
3 - 5 April, Regimental Executive Committee Meeting, C.F.B. Gagetown
21-24 April, Virginia Waterfront Tattoo, Norfolk VA.
29 May, retirement mess dinner for CWO R. Irvine MMM CD, C.F.B. Gagetown.
06 June, Armed Forces Day, C.F.B. Gagetown
19 June to 6 July, Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax N.S.
09 July, 4ESR change of command parade, C.F.B. Gagetown.
11 July, Infantry School change of command parade, C.F.B. Gagetown.
09-14 Sept, Silver Salute Military Tattoo, Fort Monroe Virginia USA
15 Sept, Chamber of Commerce Function, St. John N.B.
18 Sept, Land Forces Atlantic Area change of command parade, C.F.B. Halifax
20 Sept, 8th Hussars Parade, Hampton N.B.
11 Nov, Remembrance Day Parade, Fredericton N.B.
24 Nov, Opening of the New Brunswick Legislature, Fredericton N.B.
05 Dec, Warrant's and Sergeant's regimental Mess Dinner, C.F.B. Gagetown
06 Dec, Battalion's Kid's Christmas Party, C.F.B. Gagetown
10 Dec, Officer's Regimental Mess Dinner, C.F.B. Gagetown
Dec. 97
13 Dec., Snr. NCO's Regimental birthday mess dinner, C.F.B. Gagetown
17 Dec., Soldiers Arena, C.F.B. Gagetown
18 Dec., Officers Christmas dinner, C.F.B. Gagetown
(TBC - to be confirmed)
PHONE: (506)422-2000 Ext.3478 or (506)422-1472
FAX: (506)422-1439
E-Mail: 2bnrcr@nbnet.nb.ca
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