From the President:
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Veterans Affairs Canada will be organizing Canadian participation in an
Italian campaign commemorative events in Italy. The tentative dates are
24 Oct to 4 Nov 2004. A $1000. subsidy is available for travel FOR THE FIRST
1500 veterans who apply. The subsidy application forms and a little more
information is contained on the VAC website,
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Those eligible are Canadian Veterans, including those who served with Allied
Forces, of the Italian Campaign who:
travel to Italy at own expense;
attend official commemorative events at the end of October 2004, organized
by Veterans Affairs Canada to mark the anniversary of Canadian participation
in the Italian Campaign; and be one of the first 1500 eligible veterans to
apply.
Amount of Subsidy:
Up to $1000 towards the cost of travel and/or accommodations The subsidy is
provided upon return from Italy to eligible veterans.
Application Process:
complete a Travel Subsidy Application form, and forward it to:
Travel Subsidy
Veterans Affairs Canada
Box 7700 Charlottetown, PE C1A 8M9
Chapter executives are encouraged to get this information to their members
who do not have internet access.