Pub Drop-in 2025
Next Coast Guard Friends Meeting will be at the Four Mile Pub, Victoria, Thursday, January 30th at 11:30 AM. This event is open to all who have an interest in the CG. Reservation is under Phil.
2025 Spring Luncheon
Probably in early June.
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2024 Christmas Luncheon
Was held at the Royal Colwood Golf Club, 629 Goldstream Avenue, on Thursday December 5, 2024 11:30AM.
Hi folks; I received the following request from Craig Taylor, a bestseller author, about interviewing people for his new book about our BC Coast. I am sure we have many members who would be perfect to discuss the marine side of his project. If anyone would be interested in helping Craig, please contact him via his email Craig@fivedials.com JohnP Oct 27/24
CCG College's 60th Anniversary – 2025
As you may all ready know, next year the Canadian Coast Guard College will celebrate its 60th anniversary on September 7, 2025. The planning team is well underway organizing various events and activities throughout the year to celebrate this remarkable milestone. More info here.
Hotel information here.
The National Association of Federal Retirees is the largest national advocacy organization representing active and retired members of the federal public service, Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and retired federally appointed judges, their partners and survivors. Federal Retirees has a proud history of advocacy on behalf of our more than 170,000 members and all retirees. With our volunteers and members from coast-to-coast, we continue this tradition of strong, smart advocacy campaigns to protect our members’ earned pensions and benefits, and to support good policy that improves the lives of all Canadians in retirement.
Click here for more info and how to join. Dues ($6.05 in Sept 2024) are deducted monthly from your pension.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) expands its military appreciation program to include the Canadian Armed Forces and Coast Guard. Fare reduction and onboard amenities across all sailings. See info page here.
CF-1 Card
The CF-1 card is the one card you need to access programs and services delivered by Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS).
Benefits are explained by clicking on the left-hand image. Application instructions are available here.
Crossing the Bar
Those we worked with and now have passed away are remembered on this page.