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Cdr R MacDonald, OMM CD - Speakers Coordinator
13 September Meeting |
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Speaker: |
Dr. James A. Boutilier, Special Advisor Policy, Maritime Forces Pacific |
Topic: |
A Personal View of the World |
Place: |
The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) Officers' Mess, Room 314, Bay Street Armoury, 715 Bay Street, Victoria, BC. (South entrance on Field Street) |
Time: |
1130 for 1200 hrs Luncheon |
Cost: |
$18.00 (pay at the door) |
Biographical Sketch: |
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 Dr. Boutilier received his PHD from the University of London in 1969 and took up his first university teaching post
at the University of the South pacific in Suva, Fiji. In 1971 he came to Royal Roads Military College in Victoria, becoming
over the following 24 years a department head, dean of arts ands full professor. Dr. Boutilier also holds an
adjunct professorship in Pacific studies at the University of Victoria. His principal research area is defence and security
in the Asia-Pacific Region. He lectures nationally and internationally on current developments in the Pacific. |
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11 October Meeting |
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Speaker: |
Inspector W. H. (Bill) Carver, RCMP, OIC Western Operations, National Weapons Enforcement Support Team, National Police Service |
Topic: |
Gun Smuggling in Western Canada |
Place: |
The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) Officers' Mess, Room 314, Bay Street Armoury, 715 Bay Street, Victoria, BC. (South entrance on Field Street) |
Time: |
1130 for 1200 hrs Luncheon |
Cost: |
$18.00 (pay at the door) |
Biographical Sketch: |
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Inspector Bill Carver heads Western Operations for the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team (NWEST). NWEST is a National Joint Forces Operation that falls under the National Police Service of the RCMP. Its role is to support front-line policing in the area of criminal firearms enforcement. Insp. Carver has served 27 years in a wide variety of operational and administrative positions. Related article at : www.cornerstoneword.com/portol/firearms/firearms.htm |
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8 November Meeting |
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Speaker: |
Mr. John W. Azar, Consultant, Canopy Management Group |
Topic: |
Echoes of Distant Wars |
Place: |
The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) Officers' Mess, Room 314, Bay Street Armoury, 715 Bay Street, Victoria, BC. (South entrance on Field Street) |
Time: |
1130 for 1200 hrs Luncheon |
Cost: |
$18.00 (pay at the door) |
Biographical Sketch: |
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| Mr Azar has served with government and non-government organizations (NGOs) in Canada and abroad. Originally from Ottawa, he has lived in England, Egypt and traveled extensively abroad. His interest in military history, geography and current affairs led him to develop his slide show presentation “Echoes of Distant Wars,” originally as a walking tour of Ross Bay Cemetery, where he is an active tour guide. He has led military-related tours of several area cemeteries including God’s Acre — the Veterans’ Cemetery within Gorge Vale Golf Course. | |
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