Support The Museum

The RCAF Memorial Museum Foundation was established in 2001 as a registered charity. Its mission is to raise funds to support the operations of the National Air Force Museum of Canada. Since then, the Foundation has grown steadily and now has the ongoing support of more than 900 active members.

As of 1 March 08, the name of the Foundation has been modified to the RCAF Memorial Foundation. The Foundation will continue to honour the history and traditions of the RCAF by supporting the National Air Force Museum of Canada.

Membership

The Foundation offers annual and lifetime memberships. By becoming a member, you will receive:

• a charitable income tax receipt,
• an annual National Air Force Museum of Canada newsletter,
• a membership card with a 10% discount in the museum’s Gift Shop.

The Annual Membership fee is currently $25.00 per year and the Lifetime Membership fee is a one-time contribution of $250.00.

Donations

Please view the Foundations Planned Giving Information Brochure

Donate On-Line: Donations can be made to the museum directly through Canada Helps, an organization which allows donors the ability to donate to registered charities on-line, through an easy, secure transaction. You will receive an e-receipt within minutes of your donation, which you can save and print out at any time.

Payroll deductions can be made to the United Way under the category of “other”. Our Charity Business number is 89489 3916 RR0001.: Recently, a brokerage account has been opened to allow donors to contribute financial instruments other than cash, and has received gifts of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and the like. Presently, this particular type of donation receives very special tax considerations and has new benefits for the donor. A financial advisor can best provide the essential information to anyone considering this approach.

In Memoriam: Another recently popular way of gifting to the Foundation has been “In Memoriam”. These are donations in memory of deceased family members and friends in lieu of floral tributes. The Foundation has ‘In Memoriam’ cards available; please contact the Foundation for more information.

Bequests: Finally, some supporters choose to remember the Foundation by way of bequests in their personal wills. Such gifts could be of benefit to the estate and should be discussed with that individual.

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Annual Functions

The Foundation sponsors three major fundraisers each year: the annual Charity Banquet, the Foundation Golf Tournament and the Dinner Theatre Night. In accordance with the applicable rules and laws, the majority of the funds raised each year are passed on to the Museum in quarterly installments. The balance is retained by the Foundation and invested for the future.

Charity Banquet
The Charity Banquet, first held in 2005, has been one of the major social events of the year in the Quinte region. It is a consistent sell-out and guests return annually to enjoy the evening. The Charity Banquet is planned as a formal event and commences with a social hour before dinner, allowing guests to meet and greet friends, old and new. This is followed with a multi-course gourmet meal enhanced by accompanying Canadian VQA wines, premium liqueurs and a traditional port. Also, live background music is featured during the meal and a prestigious guest speaker addresses the attendees after dinner. Later in the evening more socializing and dancing takes place before the night comes to an end.

While this is a formal affair, it is less structured and more relaxed than a traditional military mess dinner. It is intended to be a very special night out for all, especially the ladies, who particularly enjoy the little extra niceties provided to make this a most memorable occasion.

Foundation Golf Tournament
The Charity Golf Tournament is also an annual event that dates back to 2004 and has drawn golfers from great distances. The tournament takes place at the Roundel Glen Golf Course, located at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. This event has proven to be enormously popular and is supported not only by the players but also numerous local sponsors. Quinte area businesses consistently provide assistance in the form of goods, services and cash to demonstrate their interest in promoting the Foundation and ensuring the success of the undertaking.

In addition to a challenging game, the tournament provides the opportunity to renew old acquaintances, meet new friends and win valuable prizes. The day is topped off by a steak barbecue with all of the “fixings” and an awards ceremony. This event has been a consistent sell-out and is being held on June 25 for 2010 at the Warkworth Golf Course. Reserve your spot now!  Click here for more info.

Theatre Night
Making its first appearance in 2007, the Dinner Theatre Night has quickly become a popular diversion in the late days of fall when the weather begins to turn cold. Local stage players provide an entertaining, up-close and personal presentation that is performed following a full service dinner. Starting in 2009, the play will be held at the Museum using the Halifax aircraft as a backdrop.

In keeping with the military presence in the Quinte region, the stage play features a program geared to a military theme. Guests have the opportunity to meet the cast members and become familiar with both their stage personas and the “real” people behind them while also visiting with other guests.

2010 Schedule of Events

April 24 – Charity Banquet, June 25 – Golf Tournament

Please contact the Foundation Clerk for more information

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The Board of Trustees

A Board of Trustees, comprised of 12 selected volunteers from 8 Wing and Quinte area, manage the Foundation. The majority of the Trustees are retired former members of the RCAF/CF and the remainder are local businessmen and businesswomen who have freely offered their time, experience and expertise in various fields. There are an additional three, non-voting members. Two of these represent the National Air Force Museum and 8 Wing and the third is the Administrative Secretary. The 12 voting members elect the Chairman from amongst themselves. The Board meets monthly. The members of our Board are as follows:

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