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NEW ARTICLE FROM THE NETHERLANDS
XII Manitoba Dragoons :: STAGHOUND
Part IV: 2015 Update: LIBERATION OF HOLLAND
by Marco Hogenkamp
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Job Description for Museum Exhibit Researcher and Designer
Task:
The 26 Field Regiment RCA – XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum is seeking a candidate to research, develop, and produce a WW1 exhibit to commemorate the South Western Manitoba units and personnel contribution to the Great War.  The candidate will create an exhibit utilizing the Museum’s  Exhibit Design - Proposal model. The candidate will work under the supervision of the Curator and staff of the Museum.

Terms of employment:
The term will be 8 weeks in length at $15.00 per hour and 20 hours per week (Tuesdays to
Fridays) during the months of July and August 2015. 
The Curator and Museum staff will provide basic Museum training and support for the chosen candidate. 

Criteria for employment:
*An interest in Military History.  Priority will be given to those studying/in the fields of History or Anthropology.
*Must have strong communication skills and good writing skills in English.
*Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Word and University/College level research skills.
* Your Application package must include:
    1.  A cover letter must be included in your application, answering the following two questions:
         a.  Why do you want to develop a WW1 interactive exhibit for the Museum?
         b.  What skills would you bring to this task in order to construct an exhibit?
    2.  Resume
    3.  Three References with full contact information listed in your Resume
    4.  Criminal Record Check (or in process but must be completed upon hiring).

Please send your  Application package either by e-mail or drop off in person by 
 9 June 2015:     2612museums@gmail.com   or 
drop off on Tuesdays at the 26 Fd Regt RCA- XII MB Dragoons Museum 
1116 Victoria Ave Brandon MB

26 Field Regiment RCA – XII MB Dragoons Museum is a Military Museum whose focus is on militia/reservist soldiers and personnel from South Western Manitoba during the years of 1885 to the present. 

26 / XII MUSEUM NEWSLETTER
Brandon's Military Museum
Volume 3, Issue 5 :: Fall/Winter 2014
Read it HERE in PDF Format
Back Issues:
September 2014
July 2014
March 2014
November 2013
July 2013
April 2013
March 2013
November 2012
July 2012
March 2012
November 2011
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The OMMC Bulletin, Vol 23, #1, Winter 2015
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You are invited to attend the opening of 
Brandon General Museum 
Archives latest exhibit 
"Flags Over Brandon"
 Come and celebrate with us as we continue marking
the 50th anniversary of  the National Flag of Canada 
as well as displaying numerous flags and banners 
that have been a part of the fabric of the history of the City of Brandon. 
 The exhibit will open Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:00 am 
in Unit 101 - 19 - 9th Street.
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50th Anniversary of the Canada Flag. 
The 26 Fd Regt RCA - XII MB Dragoons Museum
is opening a very small exhibit on 
the 50th Anniversary of the Canada Flag. 
The exhibit also includes a 
Win a Canada Flag contest 
as well as a Comment Board 
"What does the Canada Flag mean to you."
The Museum is open each Tuesday.

click for larger image
Canada Flag Tribute Display at the Dragoons Museum
Visitors are Welcome.
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The Canadian flag: a cool '60s design turns 50
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VIMY NIGHT
Vimy Night Fundraiser will be held on 
Saturday 11 April 2015 
Cost of tickets per person is $20.00
Tickets are for purchase from 
26fomi@gmail.com
or the Museum  204-717-4579. 
RSVP by 28 March 2015.

Doors open at 6 pm 
Dinner is at 6:30 pm
There will be entertainment 
from when the doors open until dinner:
Dinner will be provided by Double Happiness
Cadets will help with the event
Silent Auction
Live Auction with an Auctioneer 
Raffle 

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 MUSEUM NEWS
A LOOK BACK AT 2014
www.12mbdragoons.com/news/2014

Arrival of the M-109 Self-Propelled Howitzer
RCAF WWII MEMORIAL UNVEILING
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Military Museums of Calgary
 
BRANDON'S VETERANS MEMORIAL
Be part of an exciting project
The Brandon Veterans' Memorial Committee is seeking your help 
to raise funds for the Veterans' Memorial.
The Memorial will built on the corner of 11th Street and Victoria Avenue.
This is your opportunity to make a donation, in remembrance of
a Veteran of the Regular or Reserve Forces of Canada.
Donations of $100 or more will be recorded on a plaque.
Please give your name, the Veteran's name, Rank, Service Branch or Unit.
Donations may be made to the City of Brandon Veterans' Memorial
410-9th Street. Brandon, MB  R7A 6A2
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Visit our Military Tribute Websites and Facebook Group
Hillman Military Tribute Site
Military Tribute Facebook: RCAF ~ RCA ~ RCN
.Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum: RCAFHMCS Prince Robert: Hillman WWII Scrapbook - RCNXII Dragoons - 26 RCA Museum

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