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Canada 150 Servicewomen’s Salute - Hommage Aux Femmes Militaires Dinner
Date and time
Location
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Place Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8 CanadaRefund Policy
Description
Join us as we recognize and honour former and current Canadian Armed Forces servicewomen’s contribution to Canada - "History in the Making"
Time: Reception 1730 - 1845 hrs
Dinner 1900 - 2400 hrs
Dress: For the Dec 13 Servicewomen's Salute Reception and Dinner, the Canadian Armed Forces has authorized Military Mess Dress with miniatures for serving members, and for honourably released former serving members, consistent with QR&O 17.06 and CAF dress instructions Chapter 2, para 42. Evening cocktail, or professional Business Attire both with miniatures, or Royal Canadian Legion grey slacks with Blue blazer and medals is possible. Optional complete former Era Service Dress uniform is welcome for WWII CWAC, RCAF WD, WRCNS, and Nursing Sisters' veteran servicewomen.
Cost: $80/person
Parking: The Museum has 290 underground parking spaces. A $6 underground evening parking fee after 5pm will be charged, as the SWS Dec 13 Reception-Dinner is a private citizens' event, not a museum event.
Menu: All plated dinners include fresh rolls and butter, tea, coffee, and decaffeinated coffee
Soup: Parsnip & Pear soup with balsamic syrup and cranberry oil. (GF, LF, Egg-free, Vegan)
Main: Thyme scented Roasted Chicken Supreme served over a root vegetable and blueberry Quinoa pilau served with Red Wine jus and market vegetables. (GF, LF, Egg-free)
Alternate Main: Oven roasted Chickpea Cake with spiced butternut squash. (GF, LF, Egg-free, Vegan, Vegetarian)
Ticket sales end December 1, 2017
Organized by
The Servicewomen's Salute Organizing Committee is represented by a team of former servicewomen and servicemen, and supported by York Community Resources Group (CIVICYork services), parliamentary offices of four Members of Parliament and Senator Pamela Wallin, and the Canadian War Museum. For more information or to volunteer, please email info@servicewomensalute.ca.