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1 J Your Worship Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco..- The Mayor's Office City Hall London, Ontario July 26, 2005 Dear Mayor DeCicco and the London City Council; "Torchbearers 2005" is an Association of war veterans, teachers, concerned citizens and history students, who, working together, can make Canadian M.ilitary History come alive in our schools. 1. From the profit of assorted items (totaling $1000), students can make their school a "Torchbearers School," receiving a history teacher's package to augment existing resources. (Retail Value $500) 2. The "Lest We Forget - A Salute to all Veterans" CD has been completed and is included as part of the history package (Music History) to be used in the classroom. Profits from the sales of the CD will help fund a two-day seminar held at the University of Westen Ontario each Fall, free of charge, for all history teachers. 3. This London-based project and locally produced CD with Vocalist/Entertainer/ Songwriter Michelle Iurman (known as the "Anthem Girl of New York City"), requires your support and funding. The cost of producing the CD is $41,000 and I am asking the City of London to contribute $1 0,000. Fifty CD's would in turn, be given to the City of London. They could be used as a fabulous gift from our beautiful City, to visiting dignitaries, celebrating our Canadian Military Heritage in this, the "Year of the Veteran!" Thank you for your consideration in this matter and I look forward to hearing from you soon! London. Ontario N6H 4R6 (51 9) P.O ,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 3x5

2 HE Y ENX OF THE VETERAN HONOURING CANADIAN RIILITARk FORCES TORCHBEARERS 2005 PROJECT Torchbearers is an association of war veterans, teachers, students ahd concerned citizens who are dedicated to keeping our military history alive and relevant. Our objective is to honor all war veterans who served and all those who gave their lives to make our freedom possible. We need your support for our current fimdraising: 1) Lest We Forget - A Salute to all Veterans commemorative CD, featuring VocalistEntertainedSongwriter Michelle Iurman * (see merchandise forms, # 1-2) 2) Commemorative Ball Caps, T-shirts, Cravats and Wristbands (see merchandise forms, # s 3-5) * For further information regarding future performances or to arrange a booking for MICHELLE IURMAN please contact (5 19) or info@,thetorchbearers.com As Lt. Col. John McCrae put it: To you from failing hands we throw the Torch, be yours to hold it high. Please help us to ensure that the Torch of Remembrance remains lit forever! If you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your interest, time and support! H. Col. Charley Fox, DFC and Bar 412 Squadron, RCAF Torchbearers 2005 Project Tel: (519) Fax: (519) info@,thetorchbearers.com Web: P.O. Box 27015,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 3x5

3 OF THE VETERAN. To Whom It May Concern; Please consider the following points as context for this letter: The Canadian Government designated 2005 The Year of the Veteran In this regard, we ask that your Board consider sending a directive to all principals asking them to initiate action, by becoming part of the Torchbearers 2005 Project through their history or other interested teachers -this would result in their school being designated a Torchbearer s School Becoming part of the Torchbearers 2005 Project and the designation Torchbearer s School can be achieved by ordering the Lest We Forget - A Salute to all Veterans commemorative CD featuring Vocalist/Entertainer/Songwriter Michelle Iurman and the merchandise items shown on the enclosed order forms to students, parents, relatives, guardians and the other communityminded school supporters When the Torchbearer s School sells 70 or more assorted items, the school will receive an educational package which may be used to augment resource material already available within the school and used to teach students about Canadian Military History -the value of this package is estimated to be in excess of $500 Some of the content of this educational package is listed on pages attached to this letter and to be compiled by a select group of history teachers It is our hope that every school embrace Torchbearers 2005 Project, become a Torchbearers School and support Canada s annual November 11 Remembrance Day ceremonies by wearing the special attireherchandise (as outlined on the order forms) at the local cenotaph or in their school. A special plaque will also be presented to every Torchbearers School. Profits received will help fund a future history teacher s seminar in the Fall of Your support is crucial to launch Torchbearers 2005 Project. By doing so now, you will make this truly The Year of the Veteran! Torchbearers 2005 Project Tel: (519) Fax: (519) info@,thetorchbearers.com Web: P.O. Box 2701 S,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, NSX 3x5

4 . CANADIAN MILITARY HISTORY FALL 2005 SEMINAR Held at a local university (eg. University of Western Ontario) with the cooperation of the History Department and Faculty of Education Held on a weekend in Fall Free of charge for participants including all food and beverages plus teaching resources. Available to all teachers, student teachers, applicants for teachers colleges, university history students; high school teachers could sponsor a senior student as well. Lectures with veterans as guest speakers, how to teach war topics seminars and workshops, round table discussions. etc.. Includes an outdoor learning hands-on component at the Barker-James trench warfare site Future seminars in key Canadian cities P.O. Box 27015,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 3x5

5 To Whom It May Concern; At this time, I am taking the liberty of presenting a possible Public Relations promotional scenario. I am proposing a fundraising campaigning project entitled, Torchbearers 2005 to support The Year of the Veteran. These funds will be used to create an Educational History Resource Package that will be given to a local school of your choice. This package includes the Lest We Forget - A Salute to all Veterans commemorative CD, featuring VocalistEntertainedSongwriter Michelle Iurman, performing renowned ballads and sing-a-long favourites. It also includes two very special original songs, In Flanders Fields and Our Hearts All United, In God We Trust written by Michelle Iurman, helping to bring our past to the present. If you become part of Torchbearers 2005 Project by selling a combination of 70 assorted items, (wholesale prices listed on merchandise forms) each Torchbearer Store would receive an Educational History Resource Package in the Fall of This package (valued in excess of $500.00) would be donated in their name to a local school. Our merchandise could be sold to recover the costs, and/or given to employees to wear on two very special occasions this year:. V.J. Day - the week of August 14* Remembrance Day - the week of November 11 During each week, you would be helping to keep history alive and honouring The Year of the Veteran. Thank you for your consideration in this matter and to look forward to your positive response! President Torchbearers 2005 Project Tel: (519) Fax: (519) info@,thetorchbearers.com Web: P.O. Box 27015,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, NSX 3x5

6 OF THE VETERAN HONOlrRING CANADIAN hlilitary FORCES This is an open appeal to your organization to honour The 2005 Year of the Veteran and become a part of our Torchbearers 2005 Project by sponsoring a Torchbearers Canadian Educators History Resource Package on Canada s wars and our Fall 2005 Seminar on Canadian Military Heritage. For a DONATION you will be given the choice of a Torchbearers member who would be a guest speaker, sharing their experiences and expertise with your organization in the Fall of PLUS you will receive your Educational History Resource Package, to be donated in your name to a school of your choice. Your donation will also help to support our Fall 2005 Seminar. This weekend event will be made available free of charge to teachers, student teachers and senior high school students. The main focus will be enhancing the teaching of Canada s Military Heritage. For a $500 DONATION you will receive an Educational History Resource Package, to be donated in your name to the school of your choice. The Educational History Resource Package includes books, videos and the Lest We Forget - A Salute to all Veterans commemorative CD featuring Vocalist/Entertainer/Songiter Michelle Iurman. Your organization and any interested individual members can make a donation directly to either: Torchbearers P.O. Box North Centre Rd. London, ON, N5X 3x5 Or for a Charitable Tax Receiot R.C.A.F. Association Trust, c/o Susan Longhurst, Treasurer P.O. Box 2460 Stn. D. Ottawa, ON, KIP 5W6 For: Torchbearers Thank you for your consideration in this matter! 412 Squadron, RCAF Torchbearers 2005 Project Tel: (519) Fax: (519) info@thetorchbearers.com Web: P.O. Box 27015,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 3XS

7 1 ~HONOIIRING CANADIAN MILITARY FORCES m TORCHBEARERS PRESE NT... LEST WE FORGET - A SALUTE TO ALL VETERANS THE YEAR OF THE VETERAN CD PROJECT Step back into time, as the LEST WE FORGET - A SALUTE TO ALL VETERANS CD evokes nostalgic memories of the war-time years, with some of the most beautiful and remembered melodies that soon became crucial morale boosters for Canadian and Allied Troops. Featuring Canadian Vocalist/Entertainer/Songwriter, MICHELLE rurman,.this commemorative CD not only includes renowned ballads and sing-a-long favourites fiom such luminary Artists as THE ANDREW SISTERS, VERA LYNN and GRACE FIELDS Gust to name a few!) but also features TWO VERY SPECIAL ORIGINAL CANADIAN TRACKS penned by MICHELLE IURMAN, helping to bring OUT past to the present. IN FLANDERS FIELDS is a moving tribute to CANADIAN COL. JOHN McCRAE and the 90m ANNIVERSARY of the writing of his famous poem IN FLANDERS FIELDS. OUR HEARTS ALL UNITED, IN GOD WE TRUST, has become the TORCHBEARERS special Theme Song for the 60m ANNIVERSARY FOR THE END OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR and for Canada s Special Declaration of 2005 as THE YEAR OF THE VETERAN. The LEST WE FORGET - A SALUTE TO ALL VETERANS CD, recalls an important time in history that brought OUT nation and Allied nations together, to fight for victory at all costs and for our eventual l?eedom against tyranny! This CD will continue on that journey, nurturing unity, serving a vital EDUCATIONAL ROLE IN MUSIC HISTORY FOR OUR CANADIAN YOUTH and future generations to come, as well as fostering an increasing awareness for the appreciation, need and value of the Arts in this country and around the world. At the very least, it will pay respect, tribute and due homage to those fine men and women, our CANADIAN HEROES, who made our freedom possible! For Mer information regarding future performances or to arrange a booking for MICHELLE IURMAN, please contact (519) or info@thetorchbearers.com P.O. Box 27015,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 3x5

8 Merchandise - # 1 LEST WE FORGET - A SALUTE TO ALL VETERANS COMMEMORATIVE CD Featuiing Vocalist/Entertainer/Songwriter Michelle Iurman, performing renowned ballads and sing-a-long favorites from the war-time years PLUS her own two original songs, bringing our past to the present. In Flanders Fields is a moving tribute to Canadian Lt. Col. John McCrae and the 90 Anniversary of the writing of his famous poem In Flanders Fields. Our Hearts All United, In God We Trust originally written in Remembrance of 911 1, has now become the Torchbearers special Theme Song for the 60 Anniversary of the end of the Second World War. P.O. Box 27015,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 3x5

9 H#ENIfaERii ONOURWG CANADIAY MILITARY FORCES Merchandise - # 2 LEST WE FORGET - A SALUTE TO ALL VETERANS COMMEMORATIVE CD Name: Address: -@ $23.00 = - (Price includes taxes and shipping costs) I Tel: Date: Signature: I Please return CD order to, or for additional information: TORCHBEARERS P.O. Box North Centre Rd. London, Ontario N5X 3x5 CANADA Tel: (519) Fax: (519) info@ thetorchbearers.com P.O. Box 27015,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 3x5

10 ONOURmG CAN.4DIAX hlilit.ar\ FORCES Merchandise - # 3 I Organization Name: Address: I Contact Name: 1 Item Crest #1 60th Anniversarv of V.E. & V.J. Dav Ball Caps: Navy -.-.-@ $15.00=_ White -@ $15.00=- Camouflage -@ $15.00=- Torchbearers Logo As shown at top of page -@ $15.00=- -63 $15.00=- -@ $15.00=- T-shirts: Screen printed with the Torchbearers Logo (as shown at top of page) Navy $15.00=- $15.00= $15.00= White $15.00=- $15.00=- $15.00=_ Red Wristbands: Printed with Lest We Forget & Torch Symbol (as shown at top of page) $2.00=- Minimum order of 20 items, Shipping cost is $ Order 100 items or more and Shipping is included Total Amount Due: $! Date: Signature: Please return this order to, or for additional information: TORCHBEARERS P.O. Box North Centre Rd. CANADA Tel: (519) Fax: (519) info@thetorchbearers.com P.O. Box 27015,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 3x5

11 Merchandise - #4 CRAVAT WITH COMMEMORATIVE CREST (crest - actual size as shown) Please support our Torchbearers 2005 Project and help provide an Educational History Resource Package to our schools Buy one for yourself - Buy one to give to a Military Veteran! Cravat (scarf) available in the following colours: A. White (for Crest # 1 & # 2) For all supporters, students, relatives and descendants of Military Forces and serving members to honour and remember B. Orange (for Crest #2 only) For all those who lived through the occupation of the Netherlands and all their descendants Crest #1 60th Anniversarv of V.E. and V.J. Dav The Maple Leaf, Union Jack andamerican Flags Crest #2 Liberation of Holland The Red Ensign and Dutch Flag P.O. Box 27015,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 3x5

12 -- - Lp a 5 CANADIAN MILITARY ~ FORCES ~ ~ Organization Name: Address: Merchandise - ## 5 Contact Name: Tel: We are pleased to be able to offer the following Commemorative Cravats (scarves): Scarf Colours: White For all supporters, students, relatives and descendants of Military Forces and serving members to honor and remember Crest # 1 60th Anniversarv of V.E. and V.J. Day The Maple Leaf, Union Jack & American Flags -@ $in.on=- Crest # 2 Liberation of Holland The Red Ensign & Dutch Flag their descendants Minimum order 20 scarves Shipping cost $ Order 100 scarves or more Shipping included Total Amount Due: $ Date: Signature: Please return this order to, or for additional information: TORCHBEARERS Tel: (519) P.O. Box Fax: (519) North Centre Rd. info@ thetorchbearers.com London, Ontario N5X 3x5 CANADA P.O. Box 27015,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, NSX 3x5

13 MICHELLE IURMAN BIOGRAPHY MICHELLE IURMAN has trained extensively in Vocal Performance with Shirley Callaway (New York City) and Professor Alvin Reimer (Faculty of Music, University of Western Ontario). In New York City, MS. IURMAN performed in the Off-Broadway Musical Theatrical Production, The Story of Millicent and is no stranger to the stage at the regional level. Her original Musical Theatrical Production, On With The Show, This Is It! was a huge success and met with rave reviews. Television appearances include the international performance of her original song, The Miracle of Life on the Children s Miracle Network Telethon in Anaheim, California. MICHELLE IURMAh is the National Anthem Specialist having sung national anthems at Madison Square Garden, Yankee, Shea and Giant Stadiums, Continental Airlines Arena, The Rogers Centre (Toronto Skydome) and for the late Princess Margaret at the Queen s Plate. MS. 1URMA S appearances and recordings also include musicals, concerts, cabarets, jingles and voice-overs for commercials and she is in high demand as a Public Speaker and Emcee. Behind the scenes, she is a well established Consultant, Director, Songwriter and VocaVActing Coach. Currently, MICHELLE IURMAh is releasing her latest CD, Lest We Forget - A Salute to all Veterans. The CD features renowned ballads and sing-a-long favorites from the war-time years from such luminary artists as The Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, and Gracie Fields. It also includes two very special origmal tracks penned by MICHELLE IURMAN, helping to bring our past to the present. In Flanders Fields is a moving tribute to Canadian Col. John McCrae and the 90 Anniversary of the writing of his famous poem In Flanders Fields. Our Hearts All United, In God We Trust was originally written in Remembrance of 9/11. It has now been adopted as the Torchbearers special Anthem and Theme Song for the 60 Anniversary of the end of the Second World War and for Canada s Special Declaration of 2005 as The Year Of The Veteran. MS. 1URMA S inspiration for the Lest We Forget - A Salute to all Veterans CD was in meeting and collaborating with Second World War Veteran and Canadian Spitfire Fighter Pilot,-H. Col. Charley Fox, DFC and Bar. Proceeds f?om the Lest We Forget - A Salute To All Veterans CD will go to Torchbearers association, helping veteran-related causes and to keep the Torch of Remembrance lit for future generations. For further information regarding future performances or to arrange a booking fm MICHELLE -9 P lease contact (519) or info@thetorcbbearers.com.

14 HONO I R IN (3 CA N.4 D [A EDUCATIONAL HISTORY RESOURCE PACKAGE MATERIALS FOR SCHOOLS SUGGESTED MUSIC HISTORY CD:. Lest We Forget - A Salute to all Veterans commemorative CD includes First World War and Second World War renowned ballads and sing-a-long favourites plus an original theme song and an original rendition of In Flanders Fields (Vocalist/Entertainer/Songwriter Michelle Iurman) SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Peace and Freedom (CHCH Hamilton s Tom Charrington). No Price Too High. For King and Empire SUGGESTED BOOKS:. Juno (Ted Barris). Deadlock in Korea (Ted Barris). Behind the Glory (Ted Barris) Far From Home (Terry COPPI The Torchbearers 2005 Educational Resource Package will be compiled and completed by a select group ofhistory teachers. All lesson plans and teaching guides will be included. The estimated cost per package is approximately $ P.0. Box ,60 North Centre Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 3x5