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Return to Cameroon
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RETURN TO CAMEROON
Tamara Davy will give a talk on her experiences in Cameroon; 7 pm on Monday, 28 May 2007 (following the AGM, which is for members only). Westmount Room of the Westmount Library, 4574 Sherbrooke Street West. Everyone welcome. For information, call Judith Elson 514 281-6718
BARBADOS, PAST AND PRESENT: an illustrated talk by Antonia Sealy. Westmount Room of the Westmount Library (4574 Sherbrooke Street West), at 7 pm on Monday, 23 April, 2007. Everyone welcome. For information, call Judith Elson 514 281-6718
COMMONWEALTH DAY DINNER:
Monday, 12 March 2007 at 7 pm. Cash Bar from 6:15.
Gouverneur 1 Room , Holiday Inn Midtown, 420 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal (on the 24 bus route)
Price: $42.00; coat check $1.50
GUEST SPEAKER: Dr Desmond Morton, McGill University, will speak on
"Afghanistan: its impact on the Commonwealth"
For reservations, send a cheque for $42.00 per person to Walt Steeves, 60 Ross , Chateauguay, QC J6J 2A9. Reservations must be received by Wednesday, 7 March. Cheques should be made payable to : The Royal Commonwealth Society, Montreal.
Name: (please print..........................................................................
Address:.........................................................................................
Telephone:...............................Vegetarian option requested:.................
Cheque enclosed: $42.00 x ................. people = $.................
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A SHERRY TEA
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Members are invited to A SHERRY TEA, Saturday, 24 February 2007, 3 to 5 P.M. 5035 de Maisonneuve Avenue - between Claremont and Bulmer; buses 104, 90; Métro Vendôme.
Sherry, Sandwiches, Scones and Clotted Cream, Sweets
Come and celebrate the diversity of the Commonwealth! Bring a friend ... or two! No charge for this event.
However, space is limited - confirmations are essential. Please call Maura before February 18: (514) 937-3274 |
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CHRISTMAS GET-TOGETHER
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Traditional Christmas Meal, 1 pm, Sunday, December 3, 2006. Holiday Inn Midtown (Gouverneur 1 Room) 420 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal. (Bus 24)
Menu: Soup, Exotic salad, Turkey with all the trimmings, Christmas Log, Tea, Coffee.
Price: $50 for members, $55 for non-members. Wine is not included but is available for $3.50 a glass.
Please bring non-perishable foods for Sun Youth, and/or a donation for the organizations we support (in lieu of the raffle)
Reservations essential! Send your cheque for the apropriate amount, with your name and address, phone number and the number of people who will be attending, to: Walt Steeves, 60 Ross, Chateauguay, QC J6J 2A9. Cheques should be made payable to The Royal Commonwealth Society, Montreal. Reservations by Tuesday, November 28; cancellations by November 28.
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THE ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY National Conference 2006
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THE ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY OF CANADA
National Conference 2006
June 1 to 3
Holiday Inn Midtown, 420 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal QC H3A 1B4
Phone: (514) 842-6111, FaX: (514) 842-9331 himidtown@rosdevhotels.com
MEETINGS AND ACCOMMODATION:all of our meetings will be held at the Holiday Inn Midtown on Sherbrooke Street West, chosen for its convenient location near the centre of downtown Montreal. We have reserved a block of rooms at the special rate of $139.00 + tax per night. They will be held for us until April 24th.
Indoor parking is available at a cost of $18.95 per day.
PLEASE NOTE: all reservations for rooms must be made directly with the hotel. Be sure to mention The Royal Commonwealth Society when reserving.
REGISTRATION FEE: $225.00, which includes
- Continental breakfasts, Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3
- Lunches, Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3
- Banquet, Saturday evening, June 3
- Coffee / Tea breaks
The cost of the restaurant meal on Friday evening is NOT included.
For those out-of-town visitors who are accompanying delegates and who may wish to join the group for meals, costs are as follows:
- Banquet, Saturday evening, June 3 $40.00
- Lunch Friday, Lunch Saturday $25.00 each
TRANSPORT FROM DORVAL-TRUDEAU AIRPORT:
Taxi directly to hotel : $34.00 Bus to Central Station: $13.00 one-way,
$22.75 return. Limousine: $50.00
For additional information call Judith Elson (514) 281-6718, or Frances Gregory (514) 935-1674.
REGISTRATION FORM: Please send the attached form (one per delegate, please) before APRIL 24th to
Frances Gregory
2700 Rufus Rockhead, #110
Montreal, QC H3J 2C7
"Montreal Branch, 75 Years" will be on sale throughout the conference. $15. |
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REGISTRATION FORM, RCS National Conference 2006
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THE ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY
National Conference 2006
June 1 to 3
Name:...............................................................
Address.............................................................
..............................................................Postal Code.................
Phone...........................Fax.......................Email....................................
Branch representative..........National.......... Other............
Arriving June .............. at..............am/pm by car/air/rail
** I have reserved a room at the Holiday Inn Midtown........
** I have made other arrangements ........
** I will be accompanied by ........................................ who will attend the Banquet and/or lunch(es). Please add costs below as necessary. Cheques should be made payable to The Royal Commonwealth Society Montreal.
Registration fee $225.00 .............
Guest: Banquet Saturday $40.00 .............
Lunch June 2 ........ $25.00 ..............
Lunch June 3 ........ $25.00 ...............
TOTAL enclosed ...............
Vegetarian meals requested ............ Other dietary requests ................
Requests and/or comments: |
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Proposed Schedule, RCS Conference 2006
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THE ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY OF CANADA
National Conference 2006
June 1 - 3
Holiday Inn Midtown, 420 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal QC H3A 1B4
Phone: (514) 842-6111, Fax: (514) 842-9331 himidtown@rosderhotels.com
Proposed Schedule of Meetings
Thurs, June 1 4 to 7 pm Registration
7 to 9 President's Reception
Fri, June 2 8:15 am Breakfast
9 - 10:30 Session 1, Theme "Communications- the
Commonwealth and the Society" Guest
Speaker
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12 Session 2
12 - 2pm Lunch (with Speaker)
2 - 3:15 Session 3
3:15-3:30 Break
3:30-4:30 Session 4
5 pm Meet in Lobby for transport to Old Montreal
5:30-7 Walking tour of Old Montreal conducted by
Fiona Malins, author of "Montreal Branch, 75
Years."
7 pm Restaurant meal, Old Montreal
Return to Hotel via public transport/taxi/on
foot
Sat, June 3 8:15 am Breakfast
9-10:30 Session 5
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12 Session 6
12-2pm Lunch (with Speaker)
2-3:15 Annual General Meeting
3:15-3:30 Break
3:30-5 RCS Canada Board meeting
6:15 Cash Bar
7 pm Banquet (with Speaker)
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RCS Canada National Conference
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2006 National Conference is coming to Montreal June 1 to 4. All meetings will be held at the Holiday Inn Midtown on Sherbrooke Street West, chosen for its convenient location near the centre of downtown Montreal.
A block of rooms has been reserved in the same hotel at a special rate of $139.00 + tax per night.
Registration fee: $225.00, covers continental breakfasts Friday and Saturday, lunches Friday and Saturday, banquet Saturday, coffee breaks.
Registration forms and programmes will be sent to Branches before April 1st.
More information will be posted shortly. See you in Montreal! |
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COMMONWEALTH DAY DINNER
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Monday, March 13th, 2006 - 7 pm (Cash Bar from 6:15)
Holiday Inn Midtown, Gouverneur I Room
420 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal
(on the 24 bus route)
Price: $42 Coat check: $1.50
GUEST SPEAKER: Anne Jarrett, British Consul-General will speak on
"A Healthy and Vital Commonwealth"
For reservations, send a cheque to: Walt Steeves, 60 Ross, Chateauguay, QC J6J 2A9. Cheques should be made out to: Royal Commonwealth Society, Montreal.
Reservations must be received by Wednesday, March 8th. Cancellations cannot be accepted after Wednesday, March 8th.
Name:(please print)......................................................
Address:...........................................................Telephone:........................Number of people:........... Vegetarian option:..........
Cheque enclosed in the amount of:..........................
MENU, Commonwealth Day Dinner
Exotic Salad, Chicken Forestière with potatoes and fresh vegetables, Tiramisu or Fresh Fruit Salad, Rolls and Butter, Tea or Coffee. A glass of wine will be served with the meal. Vegetarian option must be requested in advance. |
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ILLUSTRATED TALK, Tuesday, 31 January 2006
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Dr F M Wiegand will give an illustrated talk on the work of "Médecins sans Frontières" 7 p.m. The Westmount Room of the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke Street West. Everyone welcome. Coffee and cookies will be served. For more information, call Judith Elson 514 281-6718 |
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OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE MONTREAL BRANCH NOW AVAILABLE
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"The Royal Commonwealth Society, Montreal Branch. 75 Years, 1930-2005"
For long-time and recent members of the Society this is a "must read".
Speakers over the years, management of the Commonwealth Essay Competition, parties, the response by the Branch to needs in countries of the Commonwealth, and even two recipes for punch!
To Order: send your name and mailing address to: Mr Walt Steeves, Treasurer, 60 Ross, Chateauguay, QC J6J 2A9. Cost: $15.00 per copy, plus $4.50 for postage and packaging in Canada; ($7.75 Cdn for the USA; $13.00 Cdn for overseas) Cheques should be made payable to "The Royal Commonwealth Society". |
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Book Launch
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"The Royal Commonwealth Society, Montreal Branch - 75 Years, 1930-2005" by Fiona Malins.
A history of the Montreal Branch: CUSO Volunteers, Jobs for Immigrants, the Essay Competition, Commonwealth and Community Outreach, special events - and much more!
70 pages - Photos -$15.00
Launch: Wednesday, 16 November 2005, at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Avenue, 6 to 8 pm. Meet the author - Refreshments. Information: 937-8321 |
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75th ANNIVERSARY LUNCH (1930-2005)
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75 GLORIOUS YEARS IN MONTREAL! We will celebrate with a luncheon on Sunday, October 23rd, 2005, at 12.00 pm, at MAGNAN'S RESTAURANT, 2602 rue St Patrick, Montreal. Metro CHARLEVOIX.
The restaurant is a short walk from the Metro; there is ample parking at the restaurant. There are a few easy stairs up to the dining-room.
GUEST SPEAKER: Julius Grey
Cost: Members, $40; Non-members, $45
Magnan's famous roast beef will be served. A vegetarian option is available but must be ordered in advance.
Reservations by Wednesday, October 19th to: Frances Gregory, 2700 Rufus Rockhead, Apt 110, Montreal, QC, H3J 2Z7. Tel: 514 935-1674 |
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Dates to Remember
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2005: Book Launch (The History of the Montreal Branch) at the Atwater Library. Details to follow.
Wednesday, December 7th. 2005: Christmas Dinner at the Blackwatch Armoury. Details to follow. |
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Commonwealth Essay International Results
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Canada, particularly Quebec, has done outstandingly well this year! Quebec schools won 79 awards: Ist prize in Class A, Carolun Jong, Bishop's College School; 2nd prize in Class D, Jillian Ohayon of Hebrew Foundation School; two runners-up for a prize, Sophie Le, St Mary's School, and Adrianna Modafferi , The Study; 20 essays were Highly Commended; 54 essays were Commended. Quebec is certainly making its mark and gaining a reputation for the excellence of its students' writing! |
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Council Meetings
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Council Meetings: the Westmont Library Westmount Room has been booked for the following dates -
Monday, October 31st, 2005
Monday, January 23rd, 2006
Meetings begin at 6:30 and are open to all members. Call Judith at 514 281-6718 for details. |
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Dinner and Social Evening June 15
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A dinner and social evening for members and friends is planned for Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at Restaurant Lafayette.
Everyone welcome! For details contact Jeanette at 937-8321. |
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Annual General Meeting
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The 2005 Annual General Meeting of the Montreal Branch will take place on Monday, May 30, at 6 pm in the Westmount Room of the Westmount Library, 4574 Sherbrooke Street West. The purpose of the meeting is to receive annual reports from the President and the Treasurer, and to elect the Branch officers for the coming year.
At 7 pm, following the business meeting, our Treasurer Walt Steeves, who has just returned from a holiday in Australia, will give an illustrated talk on his trip.
Everyone welcome! Come and bring a friend. Coffee and cookies will be available. |
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Prize Winners, Commonwealth Essay Competition 2004/05
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See list below |
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ACCESS TO WATER: a fundamental right?
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A talk by Brian McDonough, Director, Social Action Office, Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal.
Tuesday, April 26, 2005. 7 p.m.
Westmount Room, Westmount Library, 4574 Sherbrooke Street West.
Information: 937-8321 or 281-6718 |
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Commonwealth Day Dinner
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Guest Speaker at the Montreal Branch Commonwealth Day Dinner will be Kate Le Maistre, PhD, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Education, McGill University, who will speak on the topic
"Realising Girls' Ability in Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics"
The dinner is to be held on Monday, March 14, 2005, at 7 pm, at the Holiday Inn Mid-Town La Plaza, 420 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal. Business attire or national dress. Medals may be worn. Cost: $40.00 per person
Everyone welcome! For further information contact Judith Elson, President: jelson@rsb.qc.ca |
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COMMONWEATH DAY DINNER
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The Montreal Branch will hold a dinner to celebrate Commonwealth Day, Monday, March 14th, 2005, at the Holiday Inn Montreal-Midtown La Plaza, 420 Sherbrooke Street West. The hotel is west of Bleury-Park, on the south side of Sherbrooke - on the 24 Bus route. Parking is available.
Dinner is at 7:00 pm; reception at 6:30 pm. Cost: $40.00 per person, which includes a glass of wine or a soft drink. A vegetarian option is available if requested in advance. Business attire or National Dress - Miniatures may be worn.
A guest speaker will address assembled members and their guests on the theme of this year's Commonwealth Day: "Education - Creating Opportunity, Realising Potential".
Everyone welcome! Reservations are essential. E-mail: jelson@rsb.qc.ca |
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Africa by Bike: Cairo to Cape Town
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The Montreal Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society sponsored a presentation, with slides, on January 24 at the Westmount Library. Edwina and Joe Mattinson described their four-month odyssey, travelling the length of Africa by bicycle. Deserts, rain forests, scorching heat, freezing cold - they experienced it all. A fascinating evening, enjoyed by everyone present. |
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Commonwealth Day Dinner
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The 14th of March, 2005, the Royal Commonwealth Society - Montreal Branch will be hosting a Commonwealth Day dinner. No details as yet but check back here soon. |
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President's Report May 2004
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This has been a busy and active year for all of us, especially for Council
Members who have participated in and helped with a variety of activities,
and who have provided me with invaluable support and advice, for which I
thank them. |
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