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HISTORY The Royal United
Services Institute of Vancouver (RUSI) was formed in 1921 as a Military
Institute, and subsequently the membership was widened to include officers of
the Navy, Air Force RCMP and non-service associate members from business,
industry and government. Membership has now been extended to all ranks who
served or are serving with Canadian, Commonwealth and Allied forces as well as
the uniformed public services. PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES
Luncheon and evening meetings are held monthly from September to
May in the Officers’ Mess, 15 Field Artillery Regiment, 2025 West 11th.
Avenue, Vancouver. Eminent speakers
are invited to address the institute and the RUSI convenes social events
throughout the year.
The fellowship and camaraderie generated among the members of The
Royal United Services Institute of Vancouver are a part of the attraction of
being associated with the institute. We always welcome new members who have
retired from service in our military and police forces and we enjoy the
participation in our activities by the men and women on active duty. We also
benefit from the participation and contribution of associate members who join us
from business, industry and government. This varied membership provides the
institute with a unique opportunity for social interaction and the exchange of
points of views.
All who join our membership share a common view of fostering responsible
military and non-military initiatives and strategies designed to promote and
sustain domestic and global security.
We live in the best place on earth and have little to complain about when
compared to other places on this planet. Our comfortable political and social
environment has not just evolved but it has come about through the earnest
desire of many citizens who have worked to improve conditions locally,
regionally and nationally. As members of RUSI
Vancouver, we sense a responsibility to continue to promote a stable and
peaceful environment for our values to flourish. Our members recognize that the
maintenance of our Canadian principles and values are important as the basis for
ensuring a secure social and economic future for all.
An item that is prominent on our agenda is the recognition of the men and
women in our military and police forces who guard the peace we enjoy and provide
for the security of our nation. Being a member of RUSI
Vancouver adds weight to our collective voice when we need to speak on
behalf of our service people; and your membership in the institute adds to our
visibility when examining or addressing issues of the day.
RUSI Vancouver invites your membership. Please complete the "on-line" application, or print it out and mail to the Secretary at this address: Secretary, RUSI Vancouver, Bessborough Armoury 2025
West 11th Avenue EMAIL:
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