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31 Branches across Canada

AIMS and OBJECTIVES of the Royal Canadian Naval Association

1. The maintenance and operation of an organization to accommodate persons interested in, and associated with, Maritime and naval matters and activities. 2. To support the maintenance of an adequate and efficient Navy, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine in Canada, for the defense of our country. 3. To provide a forum or meeting venue whereby persons serving or who have served in the Naval and Maritime Forces of Canada, the Commonwealth or her Allies, and all members of the Naval community, in order that they may be kept abreast of changes in Maritime matters. 4. To support the Canadian Navy, both active and reserve, and to support the Cadet Organization and or organizations connected with the Naval Forces of Canada. 5. To co-operate with the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund, the Royal Canadian Legion and other organizations devoted to the welfare of former naval personnel. 6. To perpetuate the glorious traditions of the Naval Army and Air Forces of Canada, and its Allies, the latter being applicable for membership. 7. To support other charitable organizations that may be determined from time to time. 8. To recognize and assist a Ladies Auxiliary to the Association (should one be formed) as a duly constituted part of the Royal Canadian Naval Association. 9. To accept donations, gifts, legacies, artifacts and bequests provided that the Association shall maintain one premise in Canada (to be determined at a later date.) 10. All members shall have parading and ceremonial privileges as may apply to the Association.

Any person of good character who has had: (a) service in or is presently serving in the Royal Canadian Navy, The Canadian Forces (sea element), The Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service, or their Reserves or Auxiliaries, or their equivalent counterparts in the service of the Commonwealth of Nations. (b) Service in or is presently serving in the Canadian Merchant Marine, The Canadian Coast Guard or equivalent counterparts in the service of the Commonwealth of Nations.

AFFILIATE MEMBER Any person of good character who has had service in or is presently serving in forces other than Naval forces of Canada or the Commonwealth of Nations.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER Any person who accepts and supports the aims and objectives of the ADPNA.

regular meetings and socials often at the legion

vets affairs - pensions, health, ombudsman

coord with other services

ships reunions

restoration projects

fund-raising for memorial and recognition events

newsletters

guest speakers

historical research

non-profit

support cadets

charities, salvation army,

parades esp Remembrance Day

contribute experience to defence especially naval policy

different names: Naval Association, Veterans Association etc

Links to NOAC and its 17 Branches across Canada? http://www.noac-national.ca/ and to Women's Royal Naval Service Association (affiliated with RCNA, WRNCS Assoc Branches are also members of RCNA)

and to Canadian Merchant Navy Association and to specific ship associations

each has own rules and practices but share the RCNA goals

The RCNA PRAYER

As we stand here safe and free,

We wonder why 'twas meant to be

That men should die for you and me.

On all the oceans, white caps flow.

They don't have crosses row on row.

But they who sleep beneath the sea,

Rest in peace, 'cause we are free.