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Cdr R MacDonald, OMM CD - Speakers Coordinator
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. | |
10 December — Holiday Reception |
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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: |
1400 |
Cost: |
$10.00 per couple |
10 January 2007 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. Inspector Carver has served 27 years in a wide variety of operational and administrative positions. |
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A new supply of RUSI ties and ladies scarves are available at Bay Street Armoury to members at $15.00
each. Please contact our treasurer, LCdr M. Watkin at our regular meetings or at 412-4507. .
Major T.E. Charbonneau
Major General David Wightman
Commodore H.S. (Hans) Hendel
Captain Laurie McGarva .
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