RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

The next General Meeting is being held on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club, 18150 8 Avenue, Surrey B.C.  Doors open at 11:00 a.m. with lunch being served at 12 noon.  Cost for lunch is $30.00.  Pillars of the Force The official opening of the Pillars of the Force will be held on June […]

The Long Patrol…. Very Long! Imagine you were sitting in your warm and comfortable office in Maple Creek, say around 1914, a senior officer approaches you and says we want you to head north and be part of a team to search for some Inuits who murdered two white men, one American hunter named Harry Radford and a young Canadian […]

MEMBERSHIP DUES – 2021 Once again, it is time to renew your membership in the Association.  The dues for 2021 are $65.00 ($37.00 to National and $28.00 to the Division).  Details on Division expenditures can be found at:  https://rcmpveteransvancouver.com/about/membership-renewal-2/   Membership dues can be paid to the Division by:   Interac e–Transfer. Select the account […]

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. […]

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. […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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 […]