Atelier de fabrication de planches de charcuterie - London, ON

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the Charcuterie Board Making Workshop 29 Jan 2025 is now open. The application deadline is 5 Jan 2025.

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT: 
This event will see 8 participants from the London area participate in an evening charcuterie board making workshop on 29 Jan 2025. An instructor from the London Community Woodshop will guide participants through a workshop to create a wood charcuterie board. Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of London Community Woodshop. All equipment and supplies will be provided to the participants for this event.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 8.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the London and surrounding area who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.

Selected Serving members will require the approval of their Chain of Command to participate. 

*NOTE FOR SERVING MEMBERS: Amidst current financial limitations and a federal directive to reduce defense spending within DND by a Billion dollars, serving members' participation in Soldier On events and activities will now be limited to within their own local    region (i.e., selection for event outside of where they reside is unlikely). As a result, serving members are advised that participation beyond their local area is likely to be denied, as Soldier On cannot sponsor any temporary duty status for serving members in order to align with government guidelines for expenditure reduction. Unfortunately, serving members are not authorized to participate in Soldier On activities and events while on leave.*

DRAFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Wednesday 29 Jan 2025

1815hrs - Arrive at London Community Woodshop 
1830hrs - Welcome/Safety brief;
1830hrs - 2100hrs - Charcuterie board construction; and  
2100hrs - wrap up and depart.

TRANSPORTATION & MEALS:
Applicants are advised that meals and transportation will not be provided by Soldier On for this event. Participants will be required to arrange their own travel to and from the event location, travel and meals are not eligible for reimbursement for this event.  Participants also acknowledge that there will be no alcohol consumption allowed during the conduct of this event.
   
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION:
Soldier On, PSP and CAF TG aim to provide a safe environment for all participants and staff. To ensure everyone’s safety, applicants understand that they should aim to adopt personal practices focused on communicable disease prevention such as health awareness, staying home when sick and regular hand cleaning to help prevent the spread.