Pacific Coast Branch,
Western Front Association
Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, this Branch is part of the British Western Front Association which was inaugurated in 1980.
The Association was formed with the aim of furthering interest in the period 1914-1918 during the First World War, and to perpetuate the memory, courage, and comradeship of those of all sides, who served their countries in France and Flanders and their own homeland during the Great War.
It does not seek to justify or glorify war; it is not a re-enactment society; and it is not commercially motivated.
It is entirely non-political and application for membership will be welcomed from anyone of all ages interested in the First World War.
An objective of the Association is to educate the public in the history of the Great War with particular reference to the Western Front.
Annual General Meeting and Seminar
MARCH 12, 13, 14, 2010
Officer’s Mess, Canadian Scottish Regiment, Bay Street Armoury, Victoria B.C.
PROGRAMME
Friday, March 12th, 6:00 pm. Social Gathering and Silent Auction Setup
Enjoy a drink in the open Mess Bar while viewing the CSR's incomparable military artifacts and historical paintings. Friendly mingling with fellow members, social chat, and discussion of some of your own favorite Great War subjects. Meet and greet old friends, and get acquainted with new members. Talk over aspects of the Pacific Coast Branch with Executive Committee members. Renew your Branch Membership. Set-up your Show & Tell exhibit; contribute books and other items for our Silent Auction, and start bidding on items that interest you.
Saturday, March 13th, 9:00 am.
- 9:00 - 10:00 am – Annual General Meeting: Welcome by Branch Chairman. Presentation of Executive Reports. Nomination and election of Executive committee members for 2010-2011. Coffee and doughnuts served.
- 10:00 - 10:15 am - Coffee Break.
- 10:15 - 11:00 am – "Half-Starved and Brutalized" - Canadian POWs In The Great War, by Yvonne Van Ruskenveld
- 11:15 - 12:00 am – The Kaiser's U-boats, by Dick Church
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch in the Mess Dining Room.
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm – Mutiny At Etaples & Kinmel Park, by Ken MacLeod
- 2:00 - 3:00 pm – Roads to Remembrance, by Ray Travers
- 3:00 - 3:15 pm - Coffee Break.
- 3:15 - 4:00 pm – The Italian Front, by John Azar
- 4:00 - 4:30 pm - Pick-up your March 2010 copy of The Listening Post. Renew your Branch Membership.
- 6:00 - 8:30 pm – Mess Dinner. Jackets and ties or mess-kit for gentlemen, suits or dresses for ladies.
- Introduction of our new Branch Chairman
- 8:30 - On - Socializing in Mess Bar for rest of evening. Winning bidders in the Silent Auction claim and pay for items.
Sunday, March 14th, 9:00 am.
- 9:00 - 9:15 am – Coffee and doughnuts.
- 9:20 - 10:00 am – Cartoons, Sketches, and Paintings of World War One, by Gavin Cooper
- 10:15 - 10:45 am – Custodians" -- Temporary Possessors Of Medals, by Ken Welte
- 10:50 - 11:30 am – The Siege Of Antwerp, by Sidney Allinson
- 11:30 – 12:00 am – Members' general discussion, input, and suggestions about the Pacific Coast Branch. Farewells.
“Safe Home” and we’ll meet again next year.
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