UPCOMING EVENTS

 UPCOMING EVENTS

BRITISH COLUMBIA LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL (BCLEM)

The 2023 British Columbia Law Enforcement Memorial (BCLEM) Service is on Sunday, September 24th, 2023 in Victoria, British Columbia.  We hope to fill the parade square with members from all agencies to honour our fallen comrades. This year we will be adding our own RCMP Cst. Shaelyn Yang’s name to the Honour Roll.  This Memorial weekend includes a Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, Meet and Greet at our host hotel on the Saturday night, a Ride to Remember, a Run to Remember and a Brunch on the Sunday Morning at The Union Club.

Anyone interested in the history, Honour Roll, additional information, or merchandise, here’s the link to the websitewww.bclem.ca

WEEKEND EVENTS

9th Annual BCLEM Ride to Remember – September 21-23, 2023

Location: Abbotsford to Victoria, BC

Register: For registration information please email event organizer Kevin Small at kevin.small@abbypd.ca.

Details: The 9th Annual Ride to Remember is a 3-day event starting in Abbotsford and ending at the BC Legislature in Victoria.

Thursday, September 21st – Leg 1: Burnaby to PRTC Chilliwack – 150 kms

Friday, September 22nd – Leg 2: PRTC Chilliwack to Tsawwassen – 136 kms

Saturday, September 23rd – Leg 3: Greater Victoria to The Bastion at the BC Legislature – 100 kms

Priority registration will be given to riders intending to participate in all three days of this event.

5th Annual BCLEM Run to Remember – September 21-23, 2023

Location: Abbotsford to Victoria, BC

Registration: $25.00

Registration Details: www.r2rwestcoast.ca

Details: The 5th Annual Run to Remember has been expanded into is a 3-day event starting in Abbotsford and ending at the BC Legislature in Victoria.

Thursday, September 21st – Leg 1: Abbotsford to White Rock

Friday, September 22nd – Leg 2: White Rock to Tsawwassen

Saturday, September 23rd – Leg 3: Schwartz Bay Ferry Terminal to the B.C. Legislature

The final 11kms of the run from Lochside Elementary is open to the public who are encouraged to join in with the full-event runners to the finish line at the BC Law Enforcement Memorial at the BC Legislature. This is not a race. It is a run together to show our support for our heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Upon arrival at the Legislature, there will be a short ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty.  All proceeds raised go to the National Law Enforcement Run to Remember and all participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt with their registration.

 10th Annual BCLEM Golf Tournament – Friday, September 22, 2023

Format: Texas Scramble

Time: 11:00 AM Registration / 1:00 PM Shotgun Start

Location: Bear Mountain Golf Course

Registration Form Attached

MEET & GREET – Saturday, September 23, 2022

Great opportunity to meet families of the fallen, liaise with members from other agencies, and relax with co-workers.  Traditionally a drop in event, and very well attended, appetizers are provided and there is a cash bar for refreshments.

When: Saturday, 6pm-9pm

Where: Marriott Inner Harbour, 728 Humboldt Street

Who: Families of the fallen and members of law enforcement agencies (spouses & partners welcome)

How Many: Drop in at anytime

BRUNCH – Sunday, September 24, 2022

Need energy to get you through standing on parade for an hour?  For those members who are interested in attending our Sunday Brunch, the BCLEM is hosting a Brunch for families of the fallen and members attending the Parade.

When: Sunday, 9am-11am

Where: The Union Club of BC, 805 Gordon Street

Who: Families of the fallen and members of law enforcement agencies

How Many: First 100 people to “Register” as there is limited space.  Please email ian.parks@abbypd.ca by September 8^th to secure your seating.

***Families of the fallen are free, but for everyone else, it is significantly subsidized, and only $10 payable direct to BCLEM Account through e-transfer to ian.parks@apunion.ca (automatic deposit is set up)

 MEMORIAL -Sunday, September 24, 2022

Parade Form up: 1215 hours in the 800 block of Government Street, Victoria

Parade Step-off: 1240 hours

Memorial Service: 1300 hours at The Bastion in the Garden of Honour (located at the rear of the BC Legislature Building), 501 Belleville Street, Victoria

Please note there is no parking provided, the recommendation is to park anywhere near the Union Club of BC – 805 Gordon Street (where there will be change rooms)

(Please see attached map)

E DIVISION 150^TH COMMEMORATIVE FEDERAL POLICING REGIMENTAL BALL

 EVERYONE (all categories of employee) is invited to attend the event of the year the E Division 150^th Commemorative Federal Policing Regimental Ball.

 Guaranteed with your ticket purchase is an evening filled with FUN, LAUGHTER, DANCING & a 150^th COMMEMORATIVE GIFT.  This is a BALL not a Formal Regimental Dinner.

 Come with your significant other and / or guest to:

• Enjoy a beautifully plated dinner
• Hear the iconic Ret. Commissioner Bev BUSSON
• Silent auction to raise funds for Honour House

E Division Federal Policing Regimental Ball:

• When: Friday October 6, 2023, doors open at 1700 hours
• Where: The Hilton Metrotown
• Order of Dress: Walking out order / Mess Kit / Formal Dinner wear
• Price: $120 per ticket (payable via EMT – password ‘Regball’ add your name in the message section)

Click here to get your tickets

Hilton Metrotown (Burnaby) has a block of rooms at a discounted rate ($179 plus tax).  There are a limited number of rooms, so book early.  For direct guestroom booking with the Hilton Metrotown (event called ‘Reg Ball’ ) Click here: View your attendee website

If you are unable to attend but would like to donate to Honour House, you can EMT toREGIMENTALBALLCOMMITTEE@GMAIL.COM with password being ‘Regball’; please include a note/message saying DONATION.

We hope to see you there!

Regimental Ball Committee

/MA

BURNABY DETACHMENT OPEN HOUSE

Burnaby Detachment is looking for Veterans to volunteer as ambassadors to assist with Burnaby RCMP Open House on Oct 14, 2023 from 1000 to 1500 hours.  This is an initial call for volunteers and further details will be provided as received.  If you are interested, please contact Ron Morse (rimorse021@gmail.com)

SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING – CHILLIWACK – SEPTEMBER 14

The date of the September luncheon meeting in Chilliwack is fast approaching.  If you are planning to attend please register with Dorothy Martinson prior to SEPTEMBER 7.

Where: Chilliwack Curling Center, 45550 Spadina Ave., Chilliwack, BC

Time:   11:00 AM to 2PM

Cost:   $50 per plate

Please notify Dorothy Martinson that you will be in attendance NOW and, prior to September 7, 2023 at  demartinson@shaw.ca

Paying for your meal.

1. Preferred e-transfer to    rcmpvetsvan@shaw.ca  with Chilliwack Luncheon in your caption
2. At the door with Cash, or Cheque  (But you need to register with Dorothy to use this means

FIRST RESPONDERS LUNCH

HELLO ALL.  The next  lunch at the LANGLEY SPAGHETTI FACTORY  is on SEPTEMBER 21  at noon. Please let me know if you will be attending.

REGARDS

Brian Honeybourne (honeybourn@shaw.ca)