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PACIFIC COAST BRANCH of the WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATION |
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MARCH 9, 10, 11, 2007 Officers Mess, Canadian Scottish Regiment, Bay Street Armoury, Victoria, B.C. |
PROGRAMME
Friday, March 9, 6:00 pm.Friday, March 9, 6:00 pm. Greet old friends and get acquainted with new members, or talk over aspects of the Pacific Coast Branch with Executive Committee Members who will be on hand. Set up your Show & Tell exhibit; contribute books and other items for our Silent Auction; and start bidding on any objects of interest. Enjoy a drink in the open Mess Bar while viewing the CSR's incomparable military artifacts and historical paintings. Socializing with fellow members, and informal discussion of some of your own particular favorite Great War subjects.
German Position Atop Blanc Mont, Champagne
Captured by US 2nd Division, October 3, 1918
9:00 - 10:00 am - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Welcome by Branch Chairman, Presentation of Executive Reports. Nominations and election of Executive Committee Members for 2007/08 year.
10:00 - 10:15 am - Coffee Break.
10:15 - 11:00 am - TWO WHEELS TO THE FRONT, presented by Mary Sanseverino.
11:00 - 12:00 am - AMERICANS IN THE CANADIAN ARMY, presented by Sal Compagno.
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch in the Mess.
1:00 - 2:00 pm - THE SHORT, UNHAPPY LIFE OF THE 41st BATTALION, by Peter Broznitzky.
2:00 - 3:00 pm - U.S. SECOND DIVISION AT BLANC MONT, presented by Tom Gudmestad.
3:00 - 3:15 pm - Coffee Break
3:15 - 4:00 pm - MY GRANDFATHER AT PASSCHENDAELE, presented by Judy Maxwell.
4:00 pm - Pick-up your copy of The Listening Post. Results of the Silent Auction, and purchases. Open Bar.
6:00 - 8:30 pm - MESS DINNER. Coats and ties or mess kit for gentlemen, suits or dresses for ladies.
8:30 - On. Socialize together for remainder of the evening.
 Dover Patrol Approaching Zeebrugge |
Sunday, March 11, 9:00 am.
Coffee, donuts, and sundry snack goodies.9:30 - 10:15 am - SILENT WITNESSES, presented by Jack Patten.
10.30 - 11.15 am - THE ZEEBRUGGE RAID, presented by Sidney Allinson.
11:15 - 12:00 am - Members' group discussion, input, and suggestions about the Pacific Coast Branch.
Noon. Farewells, "Safe Home," and may we all meet again next year.