Historical Background
Goals of the Association
National Chapters
How Do I Become a Member
Membership - Applications and Fees
Chapter Executive
The
Canadian Association of Veterans
in United Nations Peacekeeping (CAVUNP)
Historical Background – Canada has been an active
supporter of the UN since its formation in 1945, and more than 150,000
Canadians have participated on UN Peacekeeping Missions. CAVUNP, “the
association” was started in 1986 in Toronto by Fred Brown and
other peacekeeping veterans, who wanted to participate in public activities,
to promote the recognition of UN Peacekeepers, serving and veteran. This
association has been in the forefront of lobbying government for the CPSM
medal, seeking health support systems through Veterans Affairs Canada,
and other worthwhile support for those who are in need. The fledgling
CAVUNP group received approval to use both the word Canadian
and United Nations in our title, along with approval to use the
UN emblem as part of our association’s identifier.
AKA: THE VICTORIA CHAPTER
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In April 12, 2000, five peacekeeping veterans sat around a kitchen table in Saanichton BC and with the permission of Brian and Carol Isfeld, to name this chapter after their son Mark, a courageous young Canadian who was killed, clearing land mines, in the Service of Peace in the former Yugoslavia. |
Today we have over 59 members and we are active in the pursuit of
We have monthly meetings that are looked forward to by veterans and serving members, who work together to educate the public about peacekeeping. We are a pro-active chapter. |
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(Part III of the General By-Laws, Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping)
1. To constitute an Association for Canadians who served with the United Nations Peacekeeping forces;
2. To perpetuate the memories and deeds of our fallen comrades who lost their lives in defense of freedom;
3. To co-operate with other Veteran's Organizations having comparable aims and objects;
4. To foster unity and comradeship among its Members;
5. To establish Regional and Provincial bodies throughout Canada;
6. To donate to schools and public libraries, literature on Canada's participation in the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces;
7. To encourage, promote, engage in or support National, Provincial and Community services for charitable purposes;
8. To raise and co-ordinate funds for assisting those mentioned in the preceding paragraphs;
9. To do all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects;
10. The Association shall be non-political and non-sectarian.
National Chapters and Locations
Eastern
Region
WESTERN NEWFOUNDLAND CHAPTER – Corner Brook, NL
WILLIAM
C. HALL, VC – GREENWOOD CHAPTER – Kingston, NS
HALIFAX – DARTMOUTH CHAPTER – Dartmouth, NS
MGEN LEWIS W. MACKENZIE CHAPTER – Sydney, NS
PORT HAWKESBURY CHAPTER – Port Hawkesbury, NS
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CHAPTER – Summerside PE
SGT WAYNE SPARKS CHAPTER – Woodstock, NB
Central
Region
SUCCURSALE MGÉN
ALAIN R. FORAND – Chambly, QC
KINGSTON LIMESTONE CHAPTER – Kingston, ON
OTTAWA
CHAPTER – Ottawa, ON
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO CHAPTER – Courtland, ON
CAMP MAPLE LEAF CHAPTER – Thunder Bay, ON
Western
Region
LGEN R.R. CRABBE
CHAPTER – Winnipeg, MB
HOLOPINA CHAPTER – Brandon, MB
SOUTH SASKATCHEWAN CHAPTER – Regina, SK
NORTH SASKATCHEWAN CHAPTER – Dundurn, SK
CALGARY CHAPTER –
Calgary, AB
WAINWRIGHT CHAPTER – Wainwright AB
COLD LAKE CHAPTER – Cold Lake, AB
MCPL MARK ISFELD
MEMORIAL CHAPTER – Victoria BC
National
Headquarters Chapter
For Veterans
residing in a geographical area
where there is no local chapter established
Association members include serving and retired Canadian Military, RCMP, and civilian veterans of United Nations Peacekeeping missions, other non-UN missions established under UN resolutions, and peacekeeping missions sanctioned by the Government of Canada.
Peacekeeping veterans who reside in an area with a local Chapter can contact the Chapter for further information.
Peacekeeping veterans who do not live in the vicinity of one of our Chapters may write to National Headquarters. You may also print the following application form and submit it with supporting documentation and a cheque for the initiation fee.
Before joining, we ask you come to a meeting to make sure you are interested in what we do, and we will be happy to have you join us. We may be a Chapter, but we are a peacekeeping family.Every member is equal.
Please print clearly on the form and be sure to date and sign it.
Application Form for membership
Membership - Applications and Fees
Our membership as taken on the responsibility (in liaison with the Legion) for the laying of the Bronze Peacekeeping Memorial Plaques on the Cenotaphs and small town memorial sites on Southern Vancouver Island. We are a Peacekeeping friendly club and our monthly meetings are looked forward to by the Peacekeeping and UN veterans who work together to further the education of Canadian youth, educate the public about the peacekeeping veterans movement and liaise with the Royal Canadian Legion for Poppy Sales, Remembrance Parades and Veterans Activities.
Fees can vary between Chapters. If you do not have a local Chapter in your area and are applying to the Headquarters Chapter the initiation fee is $30.00 and annual renewals are currently set at $20.00. If you are applying to a local Chapter please check with them to determine their fees.
Our
Chapter meetings are held at the Royal Canadian Legion, #172 Esquimalt,
622 Admirals Road, Victoria - the last Wednesday of each month at 1900hrs.
For more information please contact any of the Executive.
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billywillbond@shaw.ca |
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slaird2@telus.net |
sidelfamily@telus.net |
GerryRatchford@shaw.ca |
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