Western Command Military Vehicle Historical Society

The April meeting was also our AGM and time once again for WCMHVS elections. Thanks to everyone for a great turnout, and to the outgoing members of the Executive for a great job. After the votes were tallied our President remains Harry Moon; our Vice President is now Ian MacArthur; our Treasurer remains Dean Wilcox, and Vince Hands fought the draft board tooth and nail but was nevertheless press-ganged into filling the long- vacant position of Secretary. Thanks to all who stood nominated, and congratulations to the winners.

From WCMVHS member Vince Hands, 42mbjeep@telus.net

This just a reminder that Costco, Port Coquilam is having there Children's Hospital fund raiser. Time is from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday May 3rd. I hope to see you all there and don't forget to bring your MILITARY VEHICLES, let's do it for the KIDS. Cheers Vince PS. I'm looking for someone to drive my MB Jeep down, as I'll be driving the Dodge. WC52

(And your webmaster would volunteer but for the fact I'll be in Calgary until Sat., then straight over to Van. Island for Sunday. Work is Evil.)

May 17 - 18, Parks Canada's Ft. Rodd Hill 12th Annual Historic Military Encampment. Over 30 military re-enactors camp out on site, representing Canada’s military history from the 1850s to the 1950s with displays, demonstrations, and very, very high quality impressions of camp and military life as it was for the 200 years of military presence at Ft. Rodd Hill. This is one of the more 'serious' collector events which takes place during the year (not like the lawnchairs, Canadian Tire tents and funny beer-hat environment we have at airshows etc.) and the public comes looking for members to be in period clothing eating out of period tins and living in period tents with period kit. Many of our members have a lot of fun at these events out there two-three times yearly (Vince Hands and Harry Moon among them), so if you're itching to display your vehicle and associated kit you've painstakingly collected over the eons -- this would be the place. The staff out there are great.

Parks Canada nationally requires that people willing to participate in events at which the public will be in attendance fill out a few forms which have to be submitted well in advance of the event date(s). Please click below for an overview of how, when and where the documents must be completed in addition to the forms themselves. I've converted them into PDF format for the sake of convenience. Please contact Harry Moon or Vince Hands if you have any questions (Harry's email available from the Contact Us page on the menu to the left.) Once you do a CRC form for events taking place at Fort Rodd Hill (or have done so in the past) you don't need to complete another.

Don Robson has a huge oceanside property on Galiano Island which comes complete with a small cabin for those of us whose idea of 'roughing it' is having to put your own wood in the fireplace, and there's lots of room to park everything from jeeps to deuces and maybe even a Huey if you don't mind trimming a few trees. We generally arrive Friday night and stay over at Don's property Fri. and Sat. night, and for those of us who like target and trap shooting, the local gun range is very hospitable and a LOT of fun. Those of us who don't fancy plinking away at targets can spend some time exploring the island (the most beautiful of the Gulf Islands, in my opinion!) or watching Don's beavers hatch more evil plots designed to bring about the downfall of Island civilization.

This is scheduled for the weekend of June21st - 22nd, and for insurance/ liability reasons is limited to WCMVHS members only.

WCMVHS member David Beale contributed a large number of photos of this summer's "Freedom Route + 62" event, and I've just posted the bulk of them. . If you want large versions of any of them emailed to you, just ask me and I'll forward them. I can't put large format pictures up on the site itself because we now have a storage limit quota in place which puts a lid on how much we can upload.

If you have some favourite pics of the trip you'd like to see posted, please email me using the adddress shown on the 'Contact Us' page.


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		Next meeting will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #263 at 1025 Ridgeway in Coquitlam -- 8pm. For the Coquitlam-challenged that would be one block North of Austin and one block East of Blue Mountain. April meeting attendees tell me this is an outstanding facility! The April meeting was also our AGM and time once again for WCMHVS elections. Thanks to everyone for a great turnout, and to the outgoing members of the Executive for a great job. After the votes were tallied our President remains Harry Moon; our Vice President is now Ian MacArthur; our Treasurer remains Dean Wilcox, and Vince Hands fought the draft board tooth and nail but was nevertheless press-ganged into filling the long- vacant position of Secretary. Thanks to all who stood nominated, and congratulations to the winners. From WCMVHS member Vince Hands, 42mbjeep@telus.net This just a reminder that Costco, Port Coquilam is having there Children's Hospital fund raiser. Time is from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday May 3rd. I hope to see you all there and don't forget to bring your MILITARY VEHICLES, let's do it for the KIDS. Cheers Vince PS. I'm looking for someone to drive my MB Jeep down, as I'll be driving the Dodge. WC52 (And your webmaster would volunteer but for the fact I'll be in Calgary until Sat., then straight over to Van. Island for Sunday. Work is Evil.) May 17 - 18, Parks Canada's Ft. Rodd Hill 12th Annual Historic Military Encampment. Over 30 military re-enactors camp out on site, representing Canada’s military history from the 1850s to the 1950s with displays, demonstrations, and very, very high quality impressions of camp and military life as it was for the 200 years of military presence at Ft. Rodd Hill. This is one of the more 'serious' collector events which takes place during the year (not like the lawnchairs, Canadian Tire tents and funny beer-hat environment we have at airshows etc.) and the public comes looking for members to be in period clothing eating out of period tins and living in period tents with period kit. Many of our members have a lot of fun at these events out there two-three times yearly (Vince Hands and Harry Moon among them), so if you're itching to display your vehicle and associated kit you've painstakingly collected over the eons -- this would be the place. The staff out there are great. Parks Canada nationally requires that people willing to participate in events at which the public will be in attendance fill out a few forms which have to be submitted well in advance of the event date(s). Please click below for an overview of how, when and where the documents must be completed in addition to the forms themselves. I've converted them into PDF format for the sake of convenience. Please contact Harry Moon or Vince Hands if you have any questions (Harry's email available from the Contact Us page on the menu to the left.) Once you do a CRC form for events taking place at Fort Rodd Hill (or have done so in the past) you don't need to complete another. Don Robson has a huge oceanside property on Galiano Island which comes complete with a small cabin for those of us whose idea of 'roughing it' is having to put your own wood in the fireplace, and there's lots of room to park everything from jeeps to deuces and maybe even a Huey if you don't mind trimming a few trees. We generally arrive Friday night and stay over at Don's property Fri. and Sat. night, and for those of us who like target and trap shooting, the local gun range is very hospitable and a LOT of fun. Those of us who don't fancy plinking away at targets can spend some time exploring the island (the most beautiful of the Gulf Islands, in my opinion!) or watching Don's beavers hatch more evil plots designed to bring about the downfall of Island civilization. This is scheduled for the weekend of June21st - 22nd, and for insurance/ liability reasons is limited to WCMVHS members only. WCMVHS member David Beale contributed a large number of photos of this summer's "Freedom Route + 62" event, and I've just posted the bulk of them. . If you want large versions of any of them emailed to you, just ask me and I'll forward them. I can't put large format pictures up on the site itself because we now have a storage limit quota in place which puts a lid on how much we can upload. If you have some favourite pics of the trip you'd like to see posted, please email me using the adddress shown on the 'Contact Us' page.
		Our members always seem to be on the lookout for new restoration challenges, and the last few months have been no exception. Here are a few pics of some of the more recent purchases. If you have a recently-acquired treasure, please email me a pic and a brief description. John Blinston writes: "Hello ,many years ago or in the latter part of the 70's I was a cadet with the 15 Field Artillery in Vancouver , one of the Lt 's there was Pat Smith who used to take me and others down and help work on members vehicles and participated in parades. I have always wanted to get my own millitary vehicle but as yet have not had the time. So maybe I can help in another way. I am a journeyman welder and fabricator and I may be able to help by doing some welding for some of your members depending on my time. I do remember Don R's half track and Alf command car and the old Sherman tank that I would like to have now. Anyhow thanks for your time." John can be reached by email at: atvprez@shaw.ca