Friends of the Tattoo

The Canadian International Military Tattoo is dedicated to Connecting Canadians to Their Military through Music, at its annual production of the Tattoo at Copps Coliseum, Hamilton. We are only able to do this with the generous support of sponsors and Friends of the Tattoo. E-mail us to find out how you can become a Friend of the Tattoo.




Friends of the Tattoo is an organization of people who:

  • Believe in the virtues of military service.

  • Value the rich traditions of our Armed Forces and through their membership.

  • Salute the achievements, service and sacrifice of veterans of Canada’s wars and peacekeeping operations, including the current generation of young men and women now serving Canada in some of the most dangerous places in the world.


Friends of the Tattoo are our ambassadors who help us meet our mandate to:

  • Stage the annual production of the Tattoo, a stirring two hour show of military pageantry, music and dance, with over 450 performers, including massed military bands, pipe bands, dancers, drill teams, and displays.

  • Educate through our school programme held on the Friday afternoon preceding the Tattoo, giving students the opportunity to see, hear, meet and interact with our performers. Last year, over 1,000 Hamilton students from two inner city public schools attended.

  • Promote our programme by involvement with other community partners, including Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Military Family Resource Centre, and Tourism Hamilton.

  • Support charitable organizations. Each year the Tattoo supports a named charity organization.


Membership Benefits and Levels of Membership

The Canadian International Military Tattoo offers the following opportunities to become a member of the Friends of the Tattoo organization:

DIRECTOR'S CLUB
$150

  • Two complimentary tickets at choice of performance

  • Invitation to Tattoo social events, an opportunity to learn first-hand about the Canadian Forces and military matters

  • Complimentary copy of The Chanter Newsletter

  • Tax receipt for dues less cost of tickets


PRODUCER'S CLUB
$250

  • Two complimentary tickets in the VIP section at the performance of your choice

  • Two complimentary tickets to HECFI's Scotchtobeerfest in October

  • Invitation to Friends pre-show reception

  • Invitation to Tattoo social events, an opportunity to learn first-hand about the Canadian Forces and military matters

  • Complimentary copy of The Chanter Newsletter

  • Tax receipt for dues less cost of tickets

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB
$500

  • Two complimentary tickets in premium seating behind the Dais

  • Two complimentary tickets to HECFI's Scotchtobeerfest in October

  • Complimentary invitation for two people to attend the exclusive Chairman's Reception prior to the show

  • Invitation to Tattoo social events, an opportunity to learn first-hand about the Canadian Forces and military matters

  • Invitation to attend the Student Educational Programme at Copps Coliseum

  • Complimentary copy of The Chanter Newsletter

  • Tax receipt for dues less cost of tickets

Current members of the Friends will be grandfathered to the 2009 level closest to their donation.
Membership is granted on an annual basis upon receipt of dues.

(CRA Registration No. 87591 7817 RR0001)


How Do I Join?

DOWNLOAD THE FRIENDS BROCHURE (2MB PDF)

Click on the link above or the picture to the right to download the latest Friends of the Tattoo brochure.

Fill out the form on the right-hand panel and either fax the form or e-mail it to the Tattoo office.

 Friends Brochure
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low res JPEG brochure.
   
Telephone: 905-523-1753 or 1-888-523-1753
Fax: 905-523-1754
E-mail: friends@canadianmilitarytattoo.ca
 


Thank You To These Friends of the Tattoo For Their Continuing Support:

LCol and Mrs. Thomas Artt
Mr. Morley Balinson
Mr. Peter Boxall
Dr. Nick Cuberovic
Major and Mrs. W. Gelling
Mr. H. Haisell
Ms. HooJung Jones
Mr. Stephen Lautens
Mr. Thomas Lofchik
Capt and Mrs. Bill McBride

Capt R. J. McLelland
Mr. Bob Newell
Mr. and Mrs. Mel Oliver
Col and Mrs. James Ruddle
Major Leslie Souter
Rev Canon Wm. C. Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tillinghaste
Col William H. Young
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Zabrok




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