Bring the LAV III

Monument to Morinville!

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The LAV III Monument Program

The LAV III Monument Program recognizes the service of the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan by providing LAV IIIs (Light Armoured Vehicles) to qualifying communities throughout Canada. These specific vehicles will be constructed from pieces of retired LAV IIIs, declared surplus through the Department of National Defence’s (DND) recent LAV III upgrade program. Even though from the outside, the vehicle may look as if it’s ready to fight, it will be delivered in a non-functional state. Constructing the programs LAV IIIs will be completed together by volunteers and students.

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Milestones

January 2018

Rotary Club of Morinville supports bid for LAV III program

April 2018

Rotary Club of Morinville Awarded with LAV III

June 2018

Canada Company Contact for monument commitment signed and deposit submitted

September 2018

Monument landscape design delivered to LAV III monument

October 2019

Monument capital campaign launched

November 2019

LAV III Landed in Morinville

February 2020

Awarded funding from Commemorative Partnership Program

January 2021

Rotary Club awarded funding for the project from Sturgeon County

Thank-you to our Generous Sponsors!

Bronze

$250

Group plaque on a sign, small font.

  • Brian Nielson
  • Karen & Don Schrum
  • Andrew Simonmeier
  • Cory Blanchette
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Silver

$1,000

Group plaque on a sign, medium sized font, newspaper advertisement.

  • Reed’s Water Service
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Gold

$2,500

Third biggest plaque on concrete sign, permanent link on the website, newspaper advertisement.

  • Allyson Araujo
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Platinum

$3,500

Individual & second biggest plaque on concrete sign, permanent link on the website, newspaper advertisement.

 

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Diamond

$5,000

Individual & biggest plaque on concrete sign, permanent link on the website, newspaper advertisement, special acknowledgement at opening ceremony.

  • Maurice and Elizabeth Chevalier and Family
  • Alpha Construction
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Infrastructure

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Thank-you to our generous sponsors!

  • Morinville Fish and Game Association
  • Putnam Law LLP
  • Morinville Legion, Branch #176
  • The Tighe family
  • Pleasant Homes
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Boundary Boulder

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Dedicate 1 of 10 boundary boulders along the perimeter of the monument from your family or business.

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Entrance Boulder

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Memorialize 1 of 2 boulders from your family or business. ONLY 1 REMAINING! Thank-you to our generous sponsors!

  • RV City and the Hodgins family
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About The Morinville Lav Project

What is the LAV III Project?

The purpose of the LAV III Monument Project is to give the local communities a memorial to honour the sacrifices that members of the Canadian Armed Forces have made while protecting and defending Canada.

How do I sponsor the LAV III?

Click the “Donate” button at the top of the website, or contact morinvillelav@gmail.com for more information.

Where will the LAV III be located?

The LAV III Monument will be located on the Morinville Leisure Center grounds and will be visible from Highway 642. There will be future access to the site along walking trails within the Morinville Leisure Center grounds.

Is there any tax benefits by donating?

It depends. The LAV III Project is facilitated by the Rotary Club of Morinville and is not a registered charity with CRA. Talk to a tax professional to find out if these expenditures are deductible for you.

The Rotary Club of Morinville will provide you a receipt if requested.

Can I do more than sponsor?

Contact the Rotary Club at rotarymorinville@gmail.com – the following infrastructure items are available in limited quantity for unique commemorative opportunities:

  1. Boulder – Cornerstone – Corner boulder at entrance to LAV III site with customized plaque (2 available)
  2. Boulder – Other than Corner – Boulder surrounding LAV III site with customized plaque (6 available)
  3. Benches – Benches surrounding LAV III with customized plaque (6 available)

Anything else important to know?

The Rotary Club of Morinville would like to thank the Royal Canadian Legion & ACFA Centralta for their valuable insights and dedication to the project from project planning, grant writing, and financial support. This project wouldn’t have been possible without them. Thank you.