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SUMMARY:ShipTech 2026
DESCRIPTION:General event link: https://vanguardcanada.com/shiptech2026 \nLink to register: https://vanguardcanada.com/shiptech-forum-registration/ \nCode for NAC members is STF26_NAC. for a discount on your ticket. \nAbout ShipTech Forum \nShipTech Forum is a conference that is intended to showcase emerging technologies\, address a range of marine and shipbuilding issues as well as ship repair and the advantages they provide for growth and export. \nThis event facilitates meaningful dialogue between industry\, government and military so as to provide stakeholders with the knowledge and share lessons learned from a technological perspective with the aim to showcase successful investments in cutting-edge technologies. \n13th Annual Conference\nFebruary 24\, 2026  8:00-17:00 ET \nVenue : National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON \nAbout ShipTech Forum \nShipTech Forum is a conference that is intended to showcase emerging technologies\, address a range of marine and shipbuilding issues as well as ship repair and the advantages they provide for growth and export. \nThis event facilitates meaningful dialogue between industry\, government and military so as to provide stakeholders with the knowledge and share lessons learned from a technological perspective with the aim to showcase successful investments in cutting-edge technologies.
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/vanguardcanada-com-shiptech2026/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T073212
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T170051Z
UID:9837-1762241400-1762275600@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:Deep Blue Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:General event link: https://vanguardcanada.com/DeepBlue2025 \nLink to register: https://vanguardcanada.com/deep-blue-registration/ \nCode for NAC members is DB25_NAC for a $50 discount on your ticket. \nAbout Deep Blue \nAs a maritime nation surrounded by three oceans\, Canada’s defence and ability to operate in the underwater domain\, including the Arctic\, is vital and of utmost national strategic interest. Deep Blue Forum provides government\, military and industry with a platform to learn about new trends\, discuss emerging and disruptive technology and forecast new developments in the underwater domain. \nMore than just a submarine event\, Deep Blue Forum is about operation in the underwater domain in the Arctic and in Canada’s coastal and maritime regions. \n5th Annual Conference\nNovember 4\, 2025\n7.30 – 17.00 EST \nReception\nNovember 4\, 2025\n17.00 – 18.30 EST \nVenue\nNational Arts Centre\n1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON \nEvents are in person\, but speaker sessions will be livestreamed to allow for virtual attendance. \nAll serving navy & government personnel can register for FREE \nUse the code DB25_NAC for a $50 discount on your ticket.
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/deep-blue-forum-2025/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T073212
CREATED:20240815T223629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T223658Z
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SUMMARY:Deep Blue Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:About Deep Blue \nThe Deep Blue Forum is an event organized by Vanguard Media which will take place on Thursday\, November 14th. The event will be held in person\, but speaker sessions will be livestreamed to allow for virtual attendance. \nThe Deep Blue Forum is an annual event which provides the government\, military\, and industry with an avenue to learn about new trends\, discuss emerging and disruptive technology\, and forecast new developments in the underwater domain. More than a submarine event\, it aims to educate on operations in the underwater domain in the Arctic and in Canada’s coastal and maritime regions. \n4th Annual Conference\nNovember 14\, 2024\n7.30 – 17.00 EST \nReception\nNovember 14\, 2024\n17.00 – 18.30 EST \nVenue\nNational Arts Centre\n1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON \nWHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? \n1) LEARN about new and emerging technologies and capabilities that can help solve the challenges of the underwater domain. \n2) KNOW about unique and innovative technology solutions that can make underwater defence and security operations more effective\, mobile and independent. \n3) NETWORK with potential colleagues and professional partners to help in forwarding your organization’s goals. \nRegistration is now open!  \nTake advantage of the Super Early Bird and Early Bird sales! More details at the following link. \nGeneral event link: https://vanguardcanada.com/DeepBlue2024 \nLink to register: https://vanguardcanada.com/deep-blue-registration/ \nEvents are in person\, but speaker sessions will be livestreamed to allow for virtual attendance. \nAll serving navy & government personnel can register for FREE \nSupporting Partners\n       \n  \nKeynote Speakers\n  \n  \nSpeakers
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/deep-blue-forum-2024/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240618T140000
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CREATED:20240806T190431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T190547Z
UID:8712-1718712000-1718719200@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:NAC National 2024 AGM – Tuesday 18 June 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 NAC National AGM was held via GoTo Meeting on 18 June 2024 at 1200 EDT. \nMore Details >URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/nac-national-2024-agm-tuesday-18-june-2024/
LOCATION:Ontario
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UID:8503-1714586400-1714604400@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:2024 Battle of Atlantic Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Naval Association of Canada (NAC) and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will once again host the Battle of the Atlantic (BOA) Gala Dinner this year.  As in the past\, we will honour the men and women who served in the RCN\, the RCN Volunteer Reserve\, the Naval Air Arm and the Canadian Merchant Navy during the longest campaign of the Second World War – the  Battle of the Atlantic\, as well as the Korean War. This year we also acknowledge the 100th Anniversary of the RCAF. \nThe event will take place on Wednesday\, 1 May 2024\, at the Canadian War Museum. An elegant affair in a spectacular venue\, the Gala Dinner has become one of the premiere social events in Ottawa. It provides an excellent opportunity to meet and mingle in a social setting with friends and colleagues\, other veterans and serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces\, government officials\, and industry executives. \nVisit https://nac-o.wildapricot.org/2024-BOA-Gala for event details.
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/2024-battle-of-atlantic-dinner/
LOCATION:Canadian War Museum\, 1 Vimy Place Vimy\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Battle of the Atlantic
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CREATED:20230525T020002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T000813Z
UID:8121-1687262400-1687269600@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:NAC National 2023 AGM – Tuesday 20 June 2023 @1200 (Ottawa time)
DESCRIPTION:The NAC National 2023 AGM will be held electronically using GoToMeeting on Tuesday 20 June 2022 at 1200 (Ottawa time). Details for this meeting can be found at this link.  Over the coming week additional reports and information will be posted to this site. Members will be made aware of any information updates through WildApricot.
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/nac-national-2023-agm-tuesday-20-june-2023-1200-ottawa-time/
LOCATION:Online via GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:NAC AGM
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T073212
CREATED:20220509T173744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T021847Z
UID:7324-1655370000-1655391600@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:Submarines: Canada's Strategic Requirement
DESCRIPTION:The Naval Association of Canada (NAC) will conduct an online conference on 16 June 2022 to examine the strategic factors influencing a future Canadian submarine procurement project. This event will bring together academic experts and serving and recently retired naval officers to explore the geostrategic considerations influencing the type\, size\, capabilities\, and number of submarines required to meet the nation’s defence requirements. This one-day event (0900-1500) is open to the public and NAC welcomes everyone with an interest in maritime security. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/submarines-canadas-strategic-requirement/
LOCATION:Online via GoToMeeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210615T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T073212
CREATED:20210324T010253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T202057Z
UID:6391-1623758400-1623763800@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:NAC National 2021 AGM - Tuesday 15 June 2021 @ 1200 (Ottawa time)
DESCRIPTION:The NAC National 2021 AGM will be held electronically using GoToMeeting on Tuesday 15 June 2021 at 1200 (Ottawa time).\nDetails on how to “join” the meeting will be passed separately in the coming week.  Given that the COVID Pandemic prevents a face-to-face meeting  the meeting will be limited to addressing the essential AGM requirements of  the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.  Over the coming week additional reports and information will be posted to this site. Members will be made aware of any information updates through WildApricot. \nLogin information for GoToMeeting is as follows \n2021 NAC National AGM – Tuesday 15 Jun – 1200 (Ottawa time)\nTue\, Jun 15\, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EDT) \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone. \nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/225153109 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nCanada (Toll Free): 1 888 455 1389\nCanada: +1 (647) 497-9391 \nAccess Code: 225-153-109 \nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/225153109 \n  \nVoting for Posted Motions/Appointing a Proxy:\nYou have three options. Your “vote” and proxy can be combined in one email (email executivedirector-nac@outlook.com): \na. complete and mail in the forms (not recommended due to mail delivery issues related to COVID-19); or\,\nb. email me your completed forms – scanned and attached to you email; or\,\nc. (and the easiest!) email me your vote (yes or no to Items a\, b\, and c on the ballot) and your proxy nomination. No need to insert or attach your documents at all. Put you name and address at the bottom of the email. I will verify your email address with our National listings. \n2021 NAC National Draft AGM Agenda (Word)  (PDF) \n2021 NAC AGM Ballot and Proxy Nomination Form (Word) (PDF) \n2021 NAC AGM Consolidated Reports and documents (PDF) \n2020 Nominations Committee Report (Word)  (PDF) \n2020 Naval Affairs Report (TBP) \n2020 Interim Financial Statement (draft) (PDF) \n2020 Membership Report (PDF) \n2020 Endowment Fund Report (PDF) \n2020 NAC National AGM Minutes – Draft (PDF) \nAGM Registration – In order to participate I need an email from you indicating your intent to participate as I need to “invite” you (it’s a software thing!) – no need to inform me if you will not attend. (email executivedirector-nac@outlook.com) \nWebsite info – On the associated web page you will find a ballot and proxy form\, a motion in regard election Board of Directors to new terms \, a draft agenda and the interim 2020 end-year financial statement (currently under review by our financial reviewer and expected for posting to the webpage by end June).  Annual 2020 reports and associated material will be posted as it comes available. \nProxy nomination:  your proxy holder will be able to vote on your behalf for those items that arise during the meeting. \n2020 end-year financial data – this document will be interimas our financial statements are under review. This review should be completed end-Jun. \nConduct of the AGM – GoToMeeting software requires that I “invite” you so the need for you to let me know if you will participate. The “joining” instructions will be on the meeting invitation you will receive from me. Follow the instruction and if all else fails there is a 1-800 number to call in (you will need the login number from the “invitation” I send you).The meeting is scheduled to start at 1200 Ottawa-time. I will be logged at least 20 minutes before the meeting start time. And if you wish\, you can actually gather as a group to participate. This is a conference meeting software. \nIf you have any questions please contact me either by phone or email. (email executivedirector-nac@outlook.com)
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/nac-national-2021-agm-15-june-1200-ottawa-time/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:NAC AGM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200616T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T073212
CREATED:20200603T202402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T153507Z
UID:5432-1592308800-1592314200@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:NAC National 2020 AGM - Tuesday 16 June 2020 at 1200 (Ottawa time)
DESCRIPTION:The NAC National 2020 AGM will be held electronically using GoToMeeting on Tuesday 16 June 2020 at 1200 (Ottawa time).\nDetails on how to “join” the meeting will be passed separately in the coming week.  Given that the COVID Pandemic prevents a face-to-face meeting and associated events\, which were cancelled in March\, the meeting will be limited to addressing the essential AGM requirements of  the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.  The draft Agenda is attached as are the associated ballot and proxy nomination forms. Over the coming week additional reports and information will be posted to this site. Members will be made aware of any information updates through MailChimp. \nNEW: Login information for GoToMeeting is as follows \nNAC National AGM 2020 – 16 June 2020 at 1200 Ottawa time\nTue\, Jun 16\, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EDT) \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/441271821 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nCanada (Toll Free): 1 888 299 1889\nCanada: +1 (647) 497-9373 \nAccess Code: 441-271-821 \nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/install/441271821  \nVoting for Posted Motions/Appointing a Proxy:\nYou have three options. Your “vote” and proxy can be combined in one email: \na. complete and mail in the forms (not recommended due to mail delivery issues related to COVID-19); or\,\nb. email me your completed forms – scanned and attached to you email; or\,\nc. (and the easiest!) email me your vote (yes or no to Items a\, b\, and c on the ballot) and your proxy nomination. No need to insert or attach your documents at all. Put you name and address at the bottom of the email. I will verify your email address with our National listings. \n2020 NAC National Draft AGM Agenda (Word)  (PDF) \n2020 NAC AGM Ballot and Proxy Nomination Form (Word) (PDF) \n2020 Nominations Committee Report (Word)  (PDF) \nAmended 2020 Nominations Committee Report dated 15 June 2020(PDF) \n2020 Naval Affairs Report (PDF) \n2019 Financial Statement (draft) (PDF) \nAmended Notes 4 and 7 – 11 June 2020 (PDF) \n2020 Membership Report (Word) (PDF) \n2019 Endowment Fund Report (PDF) \n2019 NAC National AGM Minutes – Draft (Word) \nAGM Registration – In order to participate I need an email from you indicating your intent to participate as I need to “invite” you (it’s a software thing!) – no need to inform me if you will not attend. \nWebsite info – On the associated web page you will find a ballot and proxy form\, a motion in regard election of 5 Board of Directors to new terms \, a draft agenda and the draft 2018 end-year financial statement (currently under review by our financial reviewer and expected for posting to the webpage by 8 June).  Annual 2019 reports and associated material will be posted as it comes available. \nProxy nomination:  your proxy holder will be able to vote on your behalf for those items that arise during the meeting. \n2019 end-year financial data – this document will be a draft as our financial statements are under review. This review should be completed end-Jun.  \nNominating Committee Motion – this motion seeks to extend of three current Board members to a new 3 year term (ending 2023) and approve the nomination of 2 new Board members (term ending 2023). \nConduct of the AGM – GoToMeeting software requires that I “invite” you so the need for you to let me know if you will participate. The “joining” instructions will be on the meeting invitation you will receive from me. Follow the instruction and if all else fails there is a 1-800 number to call in (you will need the login number from the “invitation” I send you).The meeting is scheduled to start at 1200 Ottawa-time. I will be logged at least 20 minutes before the meeting start time. And if you wish\, you can actually gather as a group to participate. This is a conference meeting software. \nIf you have any questions please contact me either by phone or email.
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/nac-national-2020-agm-tuesday-16-june-2020-at-1200-ottawa-time/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:NAC AGM
ORGANIZER;CN="David Soule":MAILTO:executivedirector-nac@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T073212
CREATED:20190930T011302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T113207Z
UID:4604-1571490000-1571497200@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea at HMCS Prevost (London ON)- Sunday 19 October 2019
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE _ THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO 2020 – DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED\nLooking for something different to do on a Saturday afternoon? Why not attend Afternoon Tea\, an event to recognize the service and leadership of our WRCNS.\nThis event is co-hosted by HMCS Prevost (London ON) and NAC London.\n 
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/afternoon-tea-at-hmcs-prevost-sunday-19-october-2019/
LOCATION:HMCS Prevost\, 19 Becher St\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:HMCS Prevost
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191007
DTSTAMP:20260430T073212
CREATED:20190506T224444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T003718Z
UID:528-1569974400-1570406399@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:NOABC 100th Anniversary and 2019 NAC Conference
DESCRIPTION:This event\, hosted by NOABC (celebrating its 100thanniversary) will take place from 2 – 6 October\, 2019 in North Vancouver. Details on the conference program\, registration and travel and accommodation information can be found below. Note the decline to register is 20 September. \nThe conference will include presentations on Canada’s maritime strategic outlook with focus on the Pacific\, the JSS ship construction program\, information on the Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI)\, and an international perspective on naval reserves. \nIf you only plan to attend the conference this ” link ” will provide the program and registration details \nProgram of Events (short version):\n(a detailed program can be found here) \nWednesday 2 October \n1730-2100 UNTD hosted reception and supper at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club \nThursday 3 October \n0730 – 0900 Registration \nAM/PM – selected tours; Port of Vancouver Operations Centre/BCIT Marine campus tours/possible RCN ship daysail (afternoon to be confirmed) (see detailed program for more information) \n1800-2030 Evening NAC reception at Pier 7 Shipyards Restaurant \nFriday 4 October \n0730 – 1615  NAC 2019 Conference at the BCIT Marine Campus \nSaturday 5 October \n0800-0915 – NAC Branch Presidents Breakfast (or designated rep)at the Lonsdale Quay Hotel \n0930-1200  NAC Special Members Meeting at the Lonsdale Quay Hotel \nThose members not able to attend the meeting can use GoToMeeting using the directions at page 2 of the agenda \n1130-1300 and 1300-1430 – two (2) limited number tours (15 max) of Seaspan Shipyard \n1800 – 2100 NAC reception and dinner celebrating the 100th Anniversary of NOABC (black tie or business suit; evening dress) \nSunday 6 October \n1030 – on completion: Church parade: on completion Up Spirits/no host brunch \n \n\nAccommodation and Travel Information\nThe Conference Hotel is the Lonsdale Quay Hotel\, the same hotel which hosted us for the 2009 NOAC AGM. As part of the proceedings\, a UNTD sponsored dinner is being planned for Wednesday\, 2 October at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. \nConference room rates are being offered as follows: \nLonsdale Quay Hotel (Conference Hotel) 604.986.6111 \n$145 per night\, plus taxes (upgrades available) \nGroup Rate under “Naval Association of Canada” \nPinnacle Hotel 877.986.7437 \n$169 per night\, plus taxes (upgrades available) \nGroup rate is #215354 \nFor air travel Westjet has offered the following: \nFor the Naval Association of Canada Conference\, 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*\, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border into and out of Vancouver. To take advantage of this offer\, you will need the discount code listed. Please visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online. \nTravel from: September 25 to October 13\, 2019 \nCoupon code: *Guest web/Travel Agent web C16WK47 \nPromo code: *Travel Agent GDS only WWW88 \nUpdates and more information will  posted to the NOABC webpage and this website so please check back from time to time.
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/noabc-100th-anniversary-and-2019-nac-conference/
LOCATION:Lonsdale Quay Hotel\, 123 Carrie Cates Ct\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7M 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NAC Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190907T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T073212
CREATED:20190809T210734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T210734Z
UID:4438-1567879200-1567897200@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:NAC - Toronto Branch Dine-In Dinner - Saturday 7 September 2019
DESCRIPTION:If you will be in the Toronto area during the first week of September\, you are invited to join in the \nNAC – TORONTO Branch Dine-In Dinner \n  \nWhen:            Saturday September 7\, 2019 (18:00 hrs. for a 19:00 hrs. start) \nWho:               NAC Members\, serving & retired Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Armed Forces Members\, the local naval community and guests. \nWhere:           Canadian Forces College Armour Heights Mess\, 215 Yonge Blvd\,  \nNorth York\, Ontario (Hwy 401/Avenue Road). \nTariff:            $75 per person \nMeal:              3 course meal: Option of Beef\, or Chicken\, or Vegetarian main. Plus a complimentary glass of wine and a glass of port. Cash bar is available. \nDress:            Serving RCN/CAF members:           #2 (Mess Dress) / #2B with ribbons \n                        Other NAC Members/Guests:          Black Tie (Business Suit in lieu) \nPlease Note:In addition NAC Members past and present are encouraged to wear latest awarded NAC Neck Medal (Bronze\, Silver\, Gold) at this event. \n             \nRSVP:            No later than Sunday25 August 2019.  Send an email to NACTOProgram@gmail.com or by phone at 416-366-2630 with your meal option(s)/dietary requirements and indicate if payment was made online via Paypal or by Mailed cheque.  \nPayment      ViaPaypal   and then email us your dinner choice(s): \n         https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Q3WWH9ZE6C8X6 \nOr Pay byMailed Cheque: to “Naval Association of Canada Toronto”  \nalong with your meal choice(s)/dietary requirements by August 25thto:  \nNAC Toronto\, 1989 Hindhead Road\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5J 1N8 \nSpecial Guest:           Author and Military Historian Ted Barriswill be speaking about his new book Rush to Danger. Purchase an optional copy at this dinner\, before it becomes available in stores and have it signed and personalized by the author at $32.99 per copy.  \nReception Music Courtesy of:  HMCS YORK BAND \nPLEASE NOTE THAT SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT.
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/nac-toronto-branch-dine-in-dinner-saturday-7-september-2019/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190620
DTSTAMP:20260430T073212
CREATED:20190610T011655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T011655Z
UID:714-1560902400-1560988799@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:NAC NATIONAL AGM – WEDNESDAY – 19 JUNE 2019
DESCRIPTION:2019 NAC NATIONAL AGM\nWEDNESDAY – 19 JUNE 2019\, (1200 OTTAWA TIME)\nTHE 2019 NAC NATIONAL AGM WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 2019\, VIA TELECONFERENCE AND WILL USE THE GOTOMEETING CONFERENCING TOOL . THE DOCUMENTS BELOW PROVIDE THE AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER BACKGROUND INFORMATION THAT WILL BE  DISCUSSED\, SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL OR TABLED AT THE AGM\nIn order to participate in the AGM\, members are requested to advise the Executive Director by email so that they may be registered in GoToMeeting. Those members without computer access can call in\, using a 1-800 number as well (Canada (Toll Free): 1 888 455 1389 ). The access code will be provided 48 hours in advance of the meeting. \nHow to vote/nominate a proxy: Members can vote in advance on three motions and nominate a proxy who can represent  (and vote) on their behalf for any motion arising at the AGM. Instructions on how to do this can be found in the document entitled “2019 NAC AGM Ballot and Proxy Forms” found below. There are three options: \na. Mail in your ballot and proxy form; or \nb. Email the executivedirector-nac@outlook.com and attach and/or cut and paste your ballot and proxy form into the email in accordance the instruction; or (and perhaps simplest!)\, \nc. Email the executivedirector-nac@outlook.com and indicate your vote (ballot) on the three ballot items and name your proxy\, all in one email. Ensure your signature block is at the bottom of the email (name\, address and phone number). \nAs usual if you have any questions please contact the NAC executive director (executive director-nac@outlook.com) \nNAC Directors information – See the Motion below on the proposed extension of the current Board of Director (BOD) terms – The following Directors will continue to serve NAC National (the new term end dates are in parenthesis): Bill Conconi (2020)\, David Coulson (2020)\, Jeff Gilmour (2020\,  Brian Cook (2020)\, Mike Hoare (2021)\, Barry Walker (2021)\, Rod Hughes (2021\, Ian Parker (2021)\, and Mark Phillips (2021). William (Bill) C. Thomas (2019) has indicated that he will be standing down as of the 19 June 2019 AGM and does not wish to extend his term. \nTherefore\, and as approved at the 2018 AGM\, the NAC National Board of Directors will be made up of 9  members in 2019/2020. Therefore there are no nominations for Directors being sought at this AGM.
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/nac-national-agm-wednesday-19-june-2019/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:NAC Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190616
DTSTAMP:20260430T073212
CREATED:20190610T011128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T011322Z
UID:711-1560556800-1560643199@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:MARITIME GALA BALL 2019 – 15 JUNE 2019
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URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/maritime-gala-ball-2019-15-june-2019/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190506
DTSTAMP:20260430T073212
CREATED:20190506T223959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T230438Z
UID:526-1557014400-1557100799@www.navalassoc.ca
SUMMARY:Battle of the Atlantic Events – 2019 – Sunday 5 May
DESCRIPTION:The following are the know locations of BOA ceremonies and related events as applicable. You will also find some of the applicable orders for these at the bottom of this webpage\, if interested. For most folks the information below will suffice. Please note that participation in/the size/scale of parades may vary due to the fact that a large number of our Naval Reservists are deployed assisting with flood control operations\, mostly in the eastern part of Canada. \nNAC does not organize these events and the responsible organization for each of these varies across the country. If in doubt\, contact your local NAC Branch rep for more information: \nOTTAWA: NATIONAL BOA CEREMONY – NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL\n\n1000-1015 – arrival and seating of invited guests (no car traffic allowed inside barriers)\n1030 – VCDS Arrives\n1025-1041 – Guests of Honour arrive\n1050 – Reviewing Officer arrives\n1050-1200 – Ceremony\n1200 – O/C – Reception in the Drawing Room of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier\n\nOfficial Dress: Business attire for civilians\, N1As for military; spectators dress appropriate for weather \nBackup Plan: Nil\, it’s a go rain or shine! (The Ottawa Ceremony Short Program) \nVICTORIA: THE CENOTAPH\, BRITISH COLUMBIA LEGISLATURE\n\n1045 – Guests are to be seated\n1045 – 1200 – Commemorative Ceremony\n\nVANCOUVER: CEREMONY AT SAILORS’ MEMORIAL\, CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER\n\n1015 (form up and march on) Ceremony to be held at the Sailors’ Memorial on the north shore\, City of North Vancouver.\nThere is a Battle of the Atlantic dinner at HMCS Discovery hosted by NOABC on Saturday evening\, 4 May (no details but you can always contact your NOABC contact person)\n\nEDMONTON: BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC LUNCHEON – HMCS NONSUCH – SATURDAY 4 MAY\n\n1130 for 1200 – $30 ($15 serving member) – Dress: 1As or business casual – Note RSVP was 30 April but if you wish to attend you should contact the XO Nonsuch at 780-973-4011 x 7138. payment at the door (cash or cheque). NOTE THIS IS A SATURDAY EVENT.\n\nCALGARY: CEREMONY/PARADE AT THE MILITARY MUSEUMS OF CALGARY\n\n1000 – Members of ship’s company and the public are invited to attend Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship TECUMSEH’s Battle of the Atlantic parade at the Military Museums of Calgary.\n1230 – reception following the parade and ceremony in the “Corvette Club” of the Calgary Naval Veterans Association\nThere is a Mess Dinner on Friday May 3\, 1830  for  1900 at the Naval Museum of Alberta\n\nWINNIPEG: CEREMONY AT HMCS CHIPPAWA – 1 NAVY WAY\n\n1030 The public is invited to attend Her Majesty`s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Chippawa Battle of the Atlantic ceremony that will take place at 1 Navy Way (Corner of Smith St & Assiniboine Ave)\n\nTHUNDER BAY: CEREMONY AT HMCS GRIFFON\, 125 NORTH ALGOMA STREET\n\n1120 for 1130 – Ceremony taking place indoors on the drill deck due to the forecast for inclement weather. Guests are to be seated by 1120.\n\nLONDON\, ONTARIO: CEREMONY AT BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC MEMORIAL GARDEN\, HMCS PREVOST\n\n1100 – Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Garden at HMCS Prevost\, 19 Becher St\, London – public welcome to attend\nThere is also a Mess Dinner at HMCS Prevost on Saturday evening 4 May. RSVP by 1 May  at this link https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/battle-of-the-atlantic-mess-dinner-hmcs-prevost-tickets-57936843659\n\nWINDSOR\, ONTARIO: PARADE TO/AND COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY AT NAVAL MONUMENT\, DIEPPE GARDENS\n\n1330 – 1350 – Parade Marching Contingent marches from  Essex County War Memorial to Dieppe Gardens\n1400 – until completion  – Commemorative Ceremony at the Naval Monument\, Dieppe Gardens\n\nHAMILTON: CEREMONY ON 5 MAY 2019 AT HMCS HAIDA NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE\n\n1400-1500 The Royal Canadian Navy (HMCS Star) will host a Battle of the Atlantic Parade and Commemorative Ceremony on 5 May 2019 at HMCS HAIDA National Historic Site.\n\nTORONTO: VARIOUS VENUES – PARADE  YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE TO NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE\n\n1100 -1600 the Royal Canadian Navy (HMCS York) will be parading from Yonge-Dundas Square to Nathan Phillips Square.\n\nPORT HOPE\, ON: CEREMONY AT THE CENOTAPH\, MEMORIAL PARK\n\n1030 –  the Port Hope Pipe Band\, Cadets and Naval Veterans will gather out front the Skeena Building (17 Mill Street) to parade to the Cenotaph in Memorial Park for a remembrance service. RCSCC Skeena puts on a simple but moving ceremony at the town War Monument.\n\nMONTREAL:  CLOCK TOWER (AT THE MEMORIAL) – OLD MONTREAL\n\n1310 -1315  Participants are to gather on the pier in front of the Clock Tower Clock Tower (memorial). There will be no parade due to the military assistance required for flood control\n1315 – 1500 Ceremony  at Clock Tower (memorial) – Old Montreal\n\nSAINT JOHN\, NB: CEREMONY AT SAINT JOHN STONE CHURCH\, 87 CARLETON STREET\n\n1000 – HMCS Brunswicker will commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic with a ceremony  at the Saint John Stone Church\, 87 Carleton Street\, Saint John.\n\nHALIFAX: SAILORS’ MEMORIAL – POINT PLEASANT PARK\, HALIFAX\n\n1015 -1200 Ceremony at the Sailors’ Memorial\n\nST. JOHN’S\, NL: BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC CHURCH SERVICE AND PARADE\n\n1100 – HMCS Cabot will commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic Anniversary with a Church Service at 11:00 a.m. at the Gower Street United Church followed by a parade to the National War Memorial for a wreath laying ceremony at 12:45 p.m.\nBotwood Bay NL\, – 1100-1500 – Harbourside wreath laying ceremony at the Port of Botwood Wharf sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #5 Botwood\, Newfoundland & Labrador. For more details call the Botwood Legion (709) 257-2209. Reception to follow at Botwood Legion.\n\nTwo significant events are held every year in support of NAC objectives: the Battle of the Atlantic Gala Dinner (in abeyance for 2019)\, and the National Annual General Meeting\, which is normally accompanied by a conference or seminar dealing with an important naval topic.  This section contains information on these two events\, as well as other events of importance to NAC objectives. \nIn addition\, each branch holds their own events in support of the aims of the association.  These events will be announced in the Calendar.
URL:https://www.navalassoc.ca/event/battle-of-the-atlantic-events-2019-sunday-5-may/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Battle of the Atlantic
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