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Help Preserve these two World War I War Trophies.
The 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge is on the 9th of April 2017. These are two Captured German WWI schwerer Minenwerfers 25cm (250 mm heavy Mine Launchers) They need your help.
The first one is at Branch 518 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Tavistock, Ontario. It was captured by the 102nd. Battalion, (Northern British Columbia) Canadian Expeditionary Force on 9th. April, 1917 at Vimy Ridge.
The second one is at Waterford High School, in Waterford, Ontario. It was captured by the 9th. Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, on 9th. April, 1917, also at Vimy Ridge.
Both of these captured "War Trophies" need some immediate repairs to preserve their condition, prolong their life and help protect them from the elements that have ravished them for almost 100 years. It is estimated that $1000 each will really make a difference, this being the cost of materials such as cement for the bases, and local Legion Members and School maintenance staff doing the work themselves. Government funding has been inquired into, but due to the short time between now and April 9th, 2017, and application delays and paperwork ( 12 pages on the application), the results have been "disappointing".
What can we do?
Obviously, it would not be fair to ask one or two of our members for a large amount, BUT, what if we had 100 CGN Milsurp Members donate $20 each? YOU could help preserve these valuable Minenwerfers for LESS THAN THE PRICE OF A BOX OF AMMUNITION.
In talking with some of our Members on this Forum, a lot of good ideas were discussed. ALL donations would be split evenly between the Tavistock Legion and Waterford High School, with NO deductions for "expenses" or such would be made. This would be limited to 100 Members, (possibly a few more due to snail mailed donations, etc.)
All Members who donate will be recognized here in CGN by having their CGN names posted. When a donation is confirmed, a number will be given to the Donor. This is important, because there will be two draws made when we have the required amount.
You can have "bragging rights" as a Donor who helped conserve these two Minenwerfers.
Now for some really great news. John at WOLVERINE SUPPLIES in Virden, Manitoba, (one of our CGN Sponsors here,) is supporting this with TWO Gift Certificates of $50 each.
When we meet our goal of 100 Member donations, ($2000), a draw will be made by an independent party who will draw two numbers. Each CGN Member whose number matches the drawn numbers will be notified that they have won a $50 WOLVERINE SUPPLIES Gift Certificate and I will contact them with the details.
Can we get 100 donations of $20 each for a good cause? I have confidence in the CGN Milsurp Members that we will do it.
ALL THAT IT WILL TAKE IS LESS THAN A PRICE OF ONE BOX OF AMMUNITION EACH.
Send a PM to me, Buffdog and I will send PM you back with details on how to contribute. Also, Donors will receive additional information, pictures, and later we will see about an "Award Certificate" that you can put on the wall of your man cave.
Help Preserve these two World War I War Trophies.
The 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge is on the 9th of April 2017. These are two Captured German WWI schwerer Minenwerfers 25cm (250 mm heavy Mine Launchers) They need your help.
The first one is at Branch 518 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Tavistock, Ontario. It was captured by the 102nd. Battalion, (Northern British Columbia) Canadian Expeditionary Force on 9th. April, 1917 at Vimy Ridge.
The second one is at Waterford High School, in Waterford, Ontario. It was captured by the 9th. Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, on 9th. April, 1917, also at Vimy Ridge.
Both of these captured "War Trophies" need some immediate repairs to preserve their condition, prolong their life and help protect them from the elements that have ravished them for almost 100 years. It is estimated that $1000 each will really make a difference, this being the cost of materials such as cement for the bases, and local Legion Members and School maintenance staff doing the work themselves. Government funding has been inquired into, but due to the short time between now and April 9th, 2017, and application delays and paperwork ( 12 pages on the application), the results have been "disappointing".
What can we do?
Obviously, it would not be fair to ask one or two of our members for a large amount, BUT, what if we had 100 CGN Milsurp Members donate $20 each? YOU could help preserve these valuable Minenwerfers for LESS THAN THE PRICE OF A BOX OF AMMUNITION.
In talking with some of our Members on this Forum, a lot of good ideas were discussed. ALL donations would be split evenly between the Tavistock Legion and Waterford High School, with NO deductions for "expenses" or such would be made. This would be limited to 100 Members, (possibly a few more due to snail mailed donations, etc.)
All Members who donate will be recognized here in CGN by having their CGN names posted. When a donation is confirmed, a number will be given to the Donor. This is important, because there will be two draws made when we have the required amount.
You can have "bragging rights" as a Donor who helped conserve these two Minenwerfers.
Now for some really great news. John at WOLVERINE SUPPLIES in Virden, Manitoba, (one of our CGN Sponsors here,) is supporting this with TWO Gift Certificates of $50 each.
When we meet our goal of 100 Member donations, ($2000), a draw will be made by an independent party who will draw two numbers. Each CGN Member whose number matches the drawn numbers will be notified that they have won a $50 WOLVERINE SUPPLIES Gift Certificate and I will contact them with the details.
Can we get 100 donations of $20 each for a good cause? I have confidence in the CGN Milsurp Members that we will do it.
ALL THAT IT WILL TAKE IS LESS THAN A PRICE OF ONE BOX OF AMMUNITION EACH.
Send a PM to me, Buffdog and I will send PM you back with details on how to contribute. Also, Donors will receive additional information, pictures, and later we will see about an "Award Certificate" that you can put on the wall of your man cave.
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