10 May, 2002
The Royal United Services Institute of Vancouver Island (RUSI VI) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, non-profit organization representing serving and retired officers from the Canadian and Allied Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as well as distinguished community representatives and associate members.
The purpose of the Institute is to support the enhancement of effective national security and defence policies by the Canadian government and allied governments, as well as maintenance of capable armed forces with adequate strength, training and technology for the tasks assigned. Members also foster a link between the public and our security forces so that there is a mutual understanding of the support which each requires within fiscal or other constraints.
In addition, the Institute supports the development of Canadian youth within the Cadet organizations and educational institutions of Vancouver Island through awards for the military activities, history and strategic studies undertaken.
At monthly luncheon meetings for members and their guests, speakers of prominence and experience are invited to present their views on subjects ranging from military operations and technology to world affairs. The RUSI VI quarterly newsletters and our web site keep members informed of Institute activities and contain articles which present a variety of perspectives on current Canadian and international defence and security issues.
RUSI VI is one of twenty-eight autonomous Institutes of the Federation of Military and United Service Institutes of Canada (FMUSIC). That organization develops and presents major defence policy briefs for submission to Parliament and to the public; and, FMUSIC effects liaison between National Defence Headquarters and the member Institutes.
The following members of RUSI VI have agreed to offer their services as commentators on defence and security issues affecting Canadians and allied citizens. These individuals would not be spokespersons for the Institute or for any governmental organization, such as one of the Military or Police Services, but simply as well informed and experienced members. Their short biographies indicate the relevance of the experience available for any given topic.
The following RUSI VI members may be available given ample notice; for assistance, media and community representatives are welcome to contact: Major K.D. Munro, RUSI VI Communications Director, at his home in Victoria either by phone to: (250) 382-3491 or by e-mail to: usiviccda@yahoo.ca
Lieutenant-Colonel J. Cecil Berezowski (CF Retired) biography...
| Key Info: | Attended U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Chairman FMUSIC Defence Committee, Editor of the RUSI VI Newsletter. |
| Topics: | Defence Policy, Peacekeeping, State of the Canadian Forces. |
| Phone: | (250) 652-4982 |
Colonel Peter Green (CF Retired) biography...
| Key Info: | Medical Doctor and former member British Army |
| Topics: | Medical Policy, Biological and Chemical Warfare. |
| Phone: | (250) 658-2270 |
Commodore Ted Heath (CF Retired) biography...
| Key Info: | President Defence Associations National Network (Pacific) and Vice President of RUSI VI |
| Topics: | Naval Affairs, NATO Policy & Intelligence, International Negotiations. |
| Phone: | (250) 477-7646 |
Major-General Pat Mitchell (CF Retired) biography...
| Key Info: | Director and former President of RUSI VI |
| Topics: | Defence Policy, Armoured Vehicles, Combat Readiness. |
| Phone: | (250) 658-1627 |
Brigadier-General John Neroutsos (CF Retired) biography...
| Key Info: | Executive of Airlines Industry |
| Topics: | Aviation Policy (Military and Civil). |
| Phone: | (250) 655-0225 |
Lieutenant-Colonel Reg Roy (Canadian Army Retired) biography...
| Key Info: | PhD in Military Studies |
| Topics: | Military History, Canadian War Museum. |
| Phone: | (250) 477-1563 |
Major-General Bob Stewart (CF Retired) biography...
| Key Info: | President and Treasurer of RUSI VI |
| Topics: | US-Canada Military Cooperation, Training, Combat Operations, Peacekeeping. |
| Phone: | (250) 721-0880 |
Brigadier-General Lloyd Skaalen (CF Retired) biography...
| Key Info: | Former Vice President CDPA |
| Topics: | Air Force Policy and Equipment, Air Transport Operations, Defence Advocacy. |
| Phone: | (250) 388-7512 |
Commander Maurice (Migs) Turner (CF and CCG Ret'd) biography...
| Key Info: | |
| Topics: | Naval & Coast Guard Operations and Policy. |
| Phone: | (250) 592-1198 |
Colonel Bill Weston (CF Retired) biography...
| Key Info: | Former Vice President Air Industries Assoc. |
| Topics: | Aviation Policy, Aerospace Defence Policy, International Affairs. |
| Phone: | (250) 537-1646 |
Captain (MN) Hill Wilson (Merchant Navy Retired) biography...
| Topics: | Coast Guard Operations and Policy, Maritime Affairs. |
| Phone: | (250) 592-1848 |
Captain (N) Pierre Yans (CF Retired) biography...
| Key Info: | Secretary and former President of RUSI VI |
| Topics: | Naval Operations and Policy, Cadet Affairs. |
| Phone: | (250) 592-5997 |