Background  

Originally issued as an informal bulletin called PERI-851-SCOPE created by Jerry Kasanda in March 1969, the bulletin evolved as the professional journal of the Canadian Forces Physical Education and Recreation (PE&R) Branch (Disbanded) and was titled the PERISCOPE. It was published regularly by DPERA. In addition to articles written by PEROs and PERIs on current topics related to PE&R, it contained announcements that were of common interest to PE&R members and a location list of all serving members. When the Branch was disbanded in 1997, the accumulated funds remaining in the Branch Fund were distributed to active projects like the Atlantic Region Reunion Committee, the Kingston Annual Dick Allen Golf Tournament/Reunion and to the establishment of this web site. Under the guidance of Lee Roberge the site was created by Brian Harrison, then maintained solely by Lee until 2004, when the reins were passed to Joe Beauchene, John Waller and Ken MacDonald who created the current version.

          March Past

The March Past can be played or copied from the Home Page or from Part 5- The Physical Education and Education Branch in the History Section.

          Guest Book

To protect your privacy and avoid spamming, hacking and unwanted solicitation, a user name and password are required to access the Guest Book.  Bone fide members may send an e-mail to Mel McGraw (see Board of Directors for the e-mail address))and request the details. Upon proper verification that you are an alumni member, Mel will send you an e-mail with the Guest Book user name and password.

           Donations

Funds donated are used for site administration, maintenance, sponsored activities and alumni sponsored charities as determined by the Board of Directors. A record of contributions may be found by clicking here. If you wish to make a contribution to help support this page please send a cheque or money order made payable to PE&R Branch Account 2377869 to: Herb MacAuley,  139-46000 Thomas Rd, Chilliwack BC, V2R 5W6.

            Mission     

This non-profit web site is dedicated to the Alumni, spouses, friends and associates of the Canadian Forces Physical Education and Recreation Branch (Disbanded). We strive to present a venue that will help keep everyone able to remain in contact with old friends from around the world and act as a focal point for alumni related news and sponsored activities. We also attempt to provid a variety of links  to a broad range of military topics.

Last Post

A medium to which we can all refer in order to remember our deceased Alumni. We encourage everyone to send us your recollections and corrections about anyone listed. We would like to get independent input from each of you and from your neighbouring ex-PERO/PERIs who may not be on the net.

Notice Board

Items of current interest are posted here for your quick and easy reference. When items become out-dated they are then posted to the Archives. If you would like to post articles, pictures, notices or planned activities, please email them to Joe or Ken and they will be happy to publish them.

Locator

Probably the most used portion of the web site, it is designed so that one can quickly and easily locate a friend. One needs only to navigate to the letter corresponding with the first letter of the last name of the person whom you are seeking information.  To read a biography, navigate as above then click on a name that is highlighted and you will be linked to that biography.   

In addition to a list by NAME, this page also has a list by PROVINCE for your use for local activities. There also is a list of STRAYS. These sections provide a quick method of up-dating information on those of whom we have lost track. We seek your help to update information on ALL lists.

Alumni are encouraged to prepare and submit a short biography and photo of themselves for promulgation in the locator so we can all get to know each other a bit better.

Rogues Gallery

This section provides us with a forum in which we can share our treasured moments. We will publish photos of Courses, Alumni Groups, Staff, Staff Xmas Cards, Special Events or other shots that may bring back fond (or otherwise) memories of the past. We request that, if possible, all photos are accompanied by a who, what, where, when and why description.