PRESS RELEASE

30 Dec 2006

 Military PE & R Trade Reunion

  A Reunion is planned for members, former members and guests of the Military Physical Education and Recreation Branch. This event is planned for Summerside PEI from 23-25 August 2007 at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club.

 Back as far as the early 1900’s the Military operated a Physical Training cadre for the troops. In 1968 during unification of the Canadian Forces, the Navy PE&RT, The Army PTS and the Air Force Rec Spec trades were amalgamated and became the PERI/PERO trade. As well, all Officers were assigned to the PE&R Personnel Support Branch. Following this, in 1980 the PE&R Branch of the Canadian Forces was established and was subsequently disbanded in 1997.

  Anyone interested in more information or registering for the Reunion is to contact Gerry McGarry in Halifax at 902 443 2861 or by email at patgermc@ns.sympatico.ca the deadline for registrations is 31 Jan 2007