PRESENTATION: Navigating The Arctic Waters SPEAKER: Our speaker in March will be Nigel Greenwood. Nigel is a retired Rear Admiral in the Royal Canadian Navy who in his "retirement" has taken on the role of Arctic Ice Navigator. Nigel advises masters in ships voyaging through the Northwest Passage and Canadian/Greenlandic Arctic waters. He will talk […]
PRESENTATION: The Capital Regional District (CRD): It's Role. Priorities and Challenges SPEAKER: On April 24, CRD Chair Cliff McNeil-Smith will be the featured speaker. Mr. McNeil-Smith, who is also Mayor of Sidney, will speak on the role of the Capital Regional District (CRD), its priorities and future challenges. The CRD is the regional government for 13 municipalities […]
PRESENTATION: The Swan Lake/Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary: It's History, Role and Community and Education Programs SPEAKER: On May 22, Dr. Cara Gibson, Executive Director of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary in Saanich will be the featured speaker will speak about the unique history and role of this Sanctuary. The Sanctuary was established 50 years […]
PRESENTATION: "Privacy and You" SPEAKER: Our June speaker will be Nathan Elliot, Director of Investigations for the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC. Please note that the lunch venue is once again at the Sports View Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street, near the […]
2025 VRMNC AGM & SPEAKER LUNCHEON Oak Bay Recreation Centre Thursday September 25 The Club's Annual General Meeting and Speaker Luncheon are combined for this event. See mailout during September for the AGM Agenda or click HERE for Agenda and supporting documents. PRESENTATION: "Navigating the Geopolitical Landscape - The Challenges and Opportunities for Canada" […]
PRESENTATION: "Local Innovations in Men's Healthcare" SPEAKER: Our October speaker will be Kevin Scott, Philanthropy Associate with the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Kevin will be presenting on innovations in men’s health. He will speak to the role community support is playing to bring equipment like surgical robotics to our local hospitals and the positive impact these […]
PRESENTATION: "Just Say Yes" by Bob McDonald SPEAKER: Our November lunch will feature Bob McDonald, host of CBC's Quirks and Quarks. Bob's talk will be based on his latest book, "Just Say Yes" which is his memoir, the story of how a kid from a small town, low income, alcoholic family and former construction worker […]
PRESENTATION: "Seniors and Driving: What You Need To Know" by John Ducker SPEAKER: Our January lunch will feature John Ducker, former Deputy Chief of Police of the Victoria PD. John will talk on "Seniors and Driving: What You Need To Know". The event will take place on Thursday, January 22, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre, […]
PRESENTATION: on "The Price of Paradise—Cascadia's Earthquakes and what they mean for us” by Dr. Ed Nissen SPEAKER: Our February speaker will be Dr. Edwin Nissen, Professor and Canada Research Chair, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at U.Vic. The event will take place on Thursday, February 26, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre, doors […]
PRESENTATION: on "How to Interpret the News” by Dr. Eric Gorham (Club Member) SPEAKER: Our March speaker will be Dr. Eric Gorham, Professor Emeritus at Quest University, and a new member of the VRMNC. The event will take place on Thursday, March 26, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre, doors opening at 11:30 am. About […]
PRESENTATION: on "Heritage Acres: Past, Present and Future” by Phil Clark SPEAKER: Our April speaker will be Phil Clark. Phil is the current President at Heritage Acres. The event will take place on Thursday, April 23rd, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre, doors opening at 11:30 am. About the talk: Phil will summarize the history […]
PRESENTATION: on "The Impact of Volunteer Search and Rescue in BC ” by Bill Riggs SPEAKER: Our May speaker will be Bill Riggs, CEO, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) . The event will take place on Thursday, May 28th, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre, doors opening at 11:30 am. About the talk: […]