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Flags at HMCS Tecumseh, January 2023
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Dear Visitor, Welcome to the February 2023 issue of our monthly e-newsletter -Â Dispatches. In this Issue: |
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NEW VIDEO
Lunch & Learn with Cmdre Pat Montgomery |
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Canada's Naval Reserve: Past, Present, and Future Over 50 people joined us for the Lunch & Learn at HMCS Tecumseh enjoying the lunch, an opportunity to socialize, and another great presentation on 20 January 2023.
Commodore Pat Montgomery, Commander Naval Reserve, spoke primarily about the history of the Naval Reserve, and how it brings value to Canadians distinct from, as well as in support of, the Royal Canadian Navy. He also shared some examples of active service and visions for the future. If you were not able to attend, want to share the presentation, or would like to watch it again, the video is now available on our website. |
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RAUSI TAKES NOTE
Black Canadians and Canada's Military |
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Department of National Defence/Library and Archives Canada/PA-22980‍ |
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RAUSI will be celebrating Black History Month with a series of articles honouring Black Canadian veterans. We start with an overview from the Canadian War Museum.
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RAUSI Father and Son Receive the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medals
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The Honourable Mike Ellis, presented Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medals to RAUSI father and son on 20 January 2023. We are proud to have Tom and Michael O'Sullivan as members and volunteers. We congratulate them both on being recognized for their service. Read more...‍ |
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PK75: A Peacekeeping Anthology Share Your Personal Peacekeeping Experiences
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RAUSI encourages members to participate in the PK75: A Peacekeeping Anthology project, in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the first United Nations (#UN) peacekeeping operation (UNTSO), and the 35th anniversary of the #Nobel Peace Prize for UN Peacekeepers.
This is an excellent opportunity to share Canada’s historic contributions to peacekeeping through the eyes of individual Canadian peacekeepers like yourself. Submission deadline: 28 February 2023. | |
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| A small bookkeeping engagement on a fee-for-service basis. The ideal candidate will be an expert in using QuickBooks, must have experience in filling the Alberta Gaming Liquor Cannabis (AGLC) return, and live in Calgary, Alberta. Find out more... ‍ |
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The following accoutrements are for sale for RAUSI members only until 13 February 2023. After the date, they will be sold in bulk to the Edmonton United Services Institute.
13 USI ties @$ 10.00 each
12 USI crests @ 20.00 each
6 pairs USI cufflinks @ 5.00 each
94 USI lapel pins @ 5.00 each
If interested, send e-mail to admin@rausi.ca. |
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| Why Russia’s war in Ukraine today is so different from a year ago | Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” in Ukraine is approaching its first anniversary. The war being fought by Russian forces today is, however, very different from that being fought when Russia first invaded Ukraine. Read the full story >>
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Your support is important as we evolve ways of presenting relevant content to members, and opportunities to connect. Show your support and join or renew today!‍ Memberships run 1 January - 31 December each year. In accordance with the Institute’s Bylaws, renewal payments must be received by 31 January of the membership year for accounts to remain in good standing.
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Membership is now $10.00/year for full membership benefits. | |
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Look for the next RAUSI Dispatches in your mailbox Wednesday, 1 March 2023. All members are welcome to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. The content submission deadline is Monday, 20 February 2023. Questions or submissions? Write to admin@rausi.ca.‍‍‍ We are excited to keep you informed about RAUSI and our upcoming events and news. If you ever find that this e-newsletter is not for you, simply click on the link at the bottom of this newsletter to unsubscribe. |
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RAUSI is a Canadian-based forum for global civilians, humanitarian, military and international police communities to present original thought on trending issues, in their formative stages, as they relate to global security and defence. Formed in 1920 as a think tank, RAUSI later evolved into a service organization for veterans in the decades following the World Wars. In this new era, RAUSI has evolved back into a think tank, publishing original content, curating extant articles, and sponsoring speaker’s symposia which amplify cross-disciplined models of 21st century security and defence. |
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