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Update on the Deeming of Civilian Members”

RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members Update on the deeming of civilian members Dear Association Members, This message is further to our previous message regarding the planned transition (deeming) of RCMP Civilian Members to the status of Public Servants and placed into the Phoenix pay system. […]

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Vancouver Division Needs Your Help!

February 2020 Vancouver Division Needs Your Help! Seeking Members to Fill Executive Positions  As Past President of the Division, it is my job to serve as the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee for Vancouver Division.  Every November our elections are held as it is imperative that Executive positions continue to be filled.  Please consider assisting your Division by serving on the Executive. […]

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Member, Veterans Review and Appeal Board

RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members Employment Opportunity – Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB) Dear Association Members, President Walker has provided an appointment opportunity at VRAB that may be of interest to you. The employment listing follows. James Forrest Director of Communications RCMP Veterans’ Association Portfolio: […]

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RCMP Civilian Members Not Being Transferred to Phoenix Pay System

RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members Government backs off, won’t transfer nearly 3,500 RCMP civilian members to plagued Phoenix pay system Dear Association Members, It has just been announced (March 2nd., 2020) that the Federal Government has stepped away from the plan to “deem” civilian members […]

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Statement from Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards

Statement from Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards On February 27th, the City of Surrey was granted approval to move to the next stage in their plan to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police department. We respect that every municipality has the right to choose what type of police force they want for their city. But […]

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RCMP Veterans’ Ladies Auxiliary (Vancouver Division) – February 2020 Report

RCMP VETERANS’ LADIES AUXILIARY(Vancouver Division) MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY 2020 February 6, 2020 Ladies Auxiliary Birthday/Luncheon:  Meeting in the Fireside Room at “Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club,” our Ladies Auxiliary’s Vice-President, Susan Rivard, presided and officially welcomed members and guests in the absence of President, Denise Martinson.  Special references were made to the Vancouver Division of the R.C.M.P. Veterans’ […]

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belairdirect 60 Seconds to Win

belairdirect Contest Dear Association Members, Our always ambitious Past President, Al Rivard has sent over a letter from one of our key sponsors, belairdirect reminding us of a contest they are holding that has potential winnings of $10,000 attached to it.  The contest will run until March 31, 2020. To view your potential riches just click […]

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RCMP Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon – March 5, 2020

The next RCMP Ladies Auxiliary luncheon/meeting will be held on March 5, 2020.  We will be meeting in the “Fireside Room” at “Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club”, 18150 8th Avenue, Surrey, BC. and everyone is asked to be seated at 11:45 p.m. prior to the buffet lunch at noon.  The cost per person for the buffet lunch […]

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Veterans Retirement Travel

In 2013, a webpage https://rcmpveteransvancouver.com/veterans-retirement-travel-3/ was published on this website relating to retirement travel.  One article, nomadicmatt.com, discussed the best time to book a flight. A new resource has recently been provided by “Million Mile Secrets”, as an addition to the original posting, as follows: ”Our experts in the travel industry explored the issue of […]

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Depot In Action and a Bit About Newfoundland

The Founding of Newfoundland and Labrador Division Ron Wiggins of Newfoundland and Labrador Division has provided an interesting history of where his Division came from. This was written in 1997 as part of the Division’s AGM program. Thanks to Division President Leo O’Brien for sending this along. Oh, and tucked away in here as well […]

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