Ambassadeurs (Kiwanis)

In 1960, the corps changed uniforms that they would sport for the next 8 years and incorporated five years later.

They were, in part, financially supported by the city of Arvida and the Club Kiwanis.

In the fall of 1967, the corps integrated girls and reorganized as a field competitive unit. They joined the Quebec circuit and began competition over the next few year

In 1971 and 1972, the corps won two “Junior B” Québec provincial championships before moving to the Class “A” division in 1973, where they finished in 4^th
position. They also traveled to western Canada to participate in the famous Calgary Stampede parade.

In 1974, they continued their progression in FAMQ “Class A” competition and participated in the 1975 World Open “Class A” preliminaries, placing 24^th.
That same year, the Arvida group finished in 2^nd place at the FAMQ “Class A” championships.

In 1976, the corps competed at the Canadian Capital Open finals with a 7^th place finish and placed 4^th in the CQJA championships. They also competed at the FAMQ provincials.

Some of the administrative and instructional staff included Léonard Bourgeois, President, Gilbert Roy on brass, Luc Couture on percussion with Richard Privé and Joseph Arsenault as part of the marching staff.

In 1977, the Ambassadeurs reorganized as an “All Age / Senior” competitive corps.

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