HAIDA'S SUPPORTERS

FRIENDS OF H.M.C.S. HAIDA

Friends of H.M.C.S HAIDA is a registered charitable organization formed in 1989 to assist in the preservation and maintenance of H.M.C.S. HAIDA as a historic ship, naval memorial and a national historic site. In addition, 'Friends' also sponsors various activities aboard HAIDA where funding from the usual sources is unavailable.

With less support from government, HAIDA will have to depend on other sources of funding in the future. One of these sources is you, the concerned supporter. If you care about the future of the ship and its long term preservation, please show you support in the form of a tax deductible donation to Friends of H.M.C.S. HAIDA or by visiting the ship. We must ensure that this important cornerstone of Canadian naval history is available for future generations. We are very fortunate to have the HAIDA preserved in Canada. She is an irreplaceable artifact and the only remaining example of the proud Tribal Class of Destroyers in the world. Select here to display a printable Friends of HAIDA Membership Application form.

CONTRIBUTION BENEFITS

Basic Annual Membership $50 to $ 99- Membership card, three issues of our "Up Spirits" newsletter and a vote at the Annual General Meeting.

In order to further the goals of Friends of HMCS HAIDA, many people choose to join or renew their memberships at a higher level.

Gold Membership $100 to $249 - As above, plus a Haida lapel pin and a Family Day pass to HMCS HAIDA.

Platinum Membership $250 to $1,999 - As above, but with a Family Season pass to HMCS HAIDA.

Sponsor * $2,000 to $4999 - As above, plus Recognition in an issue of “Up Spirits” and fire the Noon Gun.

Benefactor* $5,000+ - As above, plus Recognition on the Donor Wall in the Gift Shop & Fire the Noon Gun.

(* Members whose cumulative donations reach the sponsor or benefactor level will receive those benefits for that year.)

OTHER MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

* I am interested in discussing a gift to Friends "School Visit Project"
* I am interested in discussing a gift to Friends "Restoration Fund"
* I am interested in discussing a bequest to "Friends of HMCS HAIDA Restoration Fund"
* I would like to make a one time donation to Friends of HMCS Haida "Oral Histories - Education Fund"

To contact Friends of HAIDA for further information: Friends of HAIDA

You will be contacted directly by our Executive Director to determine how your Donation is to be dedicated and given proper recognition.

All categories will of course, receive a copy of the Friends of Haida Newsletter. An income tax receipt is issued for all donations over $20. Friends of HMCS HAIDA newsletter" Up Spirits", is published three times per year.

Friends of HMCS HAIDA Ship's Office
658 Catharine Street North,
Hamilton, ON L8L 4V7

905-523-0682

hmcshaida@bellnet.ca

To donate through the convenience of your credit card, just click on icon below.

FOH BOARD Of DIRECTORS

President:    LCdr Glenna Swing, CD
Vice President:   Capt(N)(Ret’d) Martin Pandzich, CD,
Treasurer: WO (Ret’d) John Dolbec
Past President:   Darryl Jones
Executive Director: LCdr (Ret’d) Neil S. Bell CD

Directors

•         Lt(N) Ashley Beattie
•         LCol Rick Bialachowski, CD
•         Larry DiIanni
•         Cdr (Ret’d) Fred Lee
•         Major(Ret’d) Kenneth Lloyd, CD
•         Michael Ng
•         Michael Paul
•         J. Keith Robson
•         Rev. Canon William (Bill) Thomas
•         Fern Viola
•         LCdr Dana Baars, CD - Commanding Officer HMCS STAR
•         Andy Barber – President HMCS HAIDA Association
•         Darla Campbell – Parks Canada
•         James Cimba – Hamilton Port Authority
•         Robert Willson – Director Emeritus

H.M.C.S. HAIDA ASSOCIATION

The aims and objectives of the HAIDA Association are:

* To preserve and continue comradeship engendered in for crew of H.M.C.S. HAIDA, by means of meetings and social gatherings.

* To further the preservation of HAIDA, in co-operation with Friends of HAIDA of Parks Canada.

* Annual dues are $20 per year and the mailing address is:

H.M.C.S. HAIDA Association
c/o
Tracy Kiser
Unit 158-230 Clarke Rd.
London, Ontario
N5W 5P8

Click here to display a printable membership form for the HAIDA Association. Requires Microsoft Word.

CANADIAN TRIBAL DESTROYER ASSOCIATION

The purpose of the association is to foster and perpetuate the "esprit de corps" and camaraderie that evolved from crews of Tribal class destroyers in the Canadian navy during both war, and peacetime conditions, as well as maintain a fraternal association with retired and serving members of the navy/Canadian Forces who presently serve, or have served, in Iroquois class (280's), formerly Tribal class destroyers. As such, the association is capable to provide counsel and assistance to members as required.

For more information on the CTDA, please visit the Association's web page here.

NAVAL CLUB OF TORONTO

The Naval Club of Toronto supports HMCS HAIDA and helps with fund raising. Many members of the Club are also members of the HAIDA Association, Friends of HAIDA, and the Canadian Tribal Destroyer Association.

Website is at http://www.navalcluboftoronto.com
Email address: info@navalcluboftoronto.com

HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION

HMCS HAIDA is also a member of the Historic Naval Ships Association of North America (HNSA). This organization promotes the preservation and exhibition of 75 historical ships homeported from Baltimore to Houston, from Toronto to Honolulu. Additional vessels are joining the fleet continually. The association provides a forum for its members to exchange operational information and technical data. Annual meetings are hosted by a member vessel in its home city. For additional information, please contact: Historic Naval Ships Association of North America, 5245 Cleveland Street Suite #207, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462-6505 U.S.A.
Phone: (757) 499-1044 FAX (757) 499-6378 e-mail: hnsa01@aol.com

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Oct 24/09