The C&E Branch will host a C&E Combined Mess Dinner on Friday October 25 night (registration on CMCEN, available in person only).

Registration for C&E Combined Mess Dinner is now open. REGISTRATION CLOSES: 14 Oct 2024. No changes authorized after this date. If you are unable to attend, you are still liable for payment.

This event will again be held without spouses / guests, and will take place at the Vimy Officers’ Mess (VOM) on Friday, 25 October 2024 commencing at 1730 for 1800 hours. The dress for the evening is DEU 2 (Mess Dress) or DEU 2B (Mess Service Dress), dinner jacket, suit and tie, or equivalent for female attendees. Wearing of miniatures is encouraged.

The traditional focus of this dinner is to provide a forum for reminiscing, camaraderie, renewing old friendships, and making new ones. It is a most pleasurable annual gathering, which we are privileged to attend in the beautiful and nostalgic surroundings of the VOM. This year’s Mess Dinner will include a fireside chat period where members can ask the General Officers and Colonels questions in a organized but informal setting.

Keeping with the traditions of the original dinner, a formal seating plan will be in place.

As always accommodation, on and off Base, will be at a premium so you are advised to book as soon as possible.

Meal Choices:
The meal options offer flexibility for both palate and dietary considerations:

a. Salad. Baby Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette, Feta Cheese and Roasted Pecans

b. Soup. Roasted Italian Tomato Soup

c. Meal. Choice of:

i. Choice 1 – Braised AAA Angus Beef Short Rib, with Yorkshire Pudding, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Gravy;

ii. Choice 2 – Roasted Chicken Supreme stuffed with Mushrooms/Spinach, with Vegetables, Cheddar Whipped Potatoes and Hunter Sauce; or

iii. Choice 3 – (VEG) Italian Tofu Steak with White Bean Ragout, Vegetables and Gremolata.

d. Dessert. Chocolate Decadence Cake

Drink Choices. Wine (Red or White) service and Port will be included in the dinner payment. Bar will be open for alcoholic beverages at own cost (except during mandatory break towards end of mess dinner). Non-alcoholic wine will be available for attendees. Attendees drink options can be identified during registration.

Payment Choices:
Reg Forces Members will have the dinner payment deducted directly from their pay. They must all sign the acquittance roll prior to entry to the mess area.

All others will pay via e-transfer or phone paymentNLT 14 Oct 2024.

Payment Instructions:

E-transfer:  (Note – Please do not set up a password on the transfer)

1. Banking website – E-Transfer
2. Select bank account
3. Set up New contact
4. Name: CFMWS
5. Notify contact by: Email
6. Email address: [email protected]
7. Amount: $
8. Enter Message: Please include Service Number or CF1 # _____  and C& E Mess Dinner

An electronic receipt will be emailed to you to confirm payment.

We have enabled auto-deposit of all email transfers sent to this email address to ensure the funds are correctly deposited to our organization’s bank account.

Please keep in mind that your bank defines a daily limit for e-transfers. If the amount you wish to pay is greater than your daily limit, you may have to submit multiple payments

Phone Payment:

Contact VOM Mess Manager Ms Veronica Ron at 613-541-5010 x4774