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SUMMARY:RKUSI Centennial Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Registration Closes Friday\, October 10th at 4:oo pm.   \nAs part of our Centennial\, RKUSI will host a Gala Dinner in the historic Fort Frontenac on Friday evening\, October 17th\, 2025.  Timings are 1830 for the pre-dinner reception and 1930 hours for dinner. At this time\, registration is open to RKUSI\, RCMI\, CIDP\, and Kingston Branch of the RMC Alumni Association members and guests.  In addition\, all serving members of the military are most welcome to attend.    \nDress: Formal.  Black tie (with miniatures) or Mess dress or Formal evening wear. Dark business suit is also acceptable. \nGuest Speaker. Honourable Peter MacKay\, Honourary Member of CDAI and former Minister of National Defence. \nPre-Dinner Reception featuring a Prosecco Bar. \nThree Course Menu with Three Main Dinner Options.  \nCourse 1 – Strawberry Pecan Salad.  Mixed artisanal greens with sliced strawberry\, candied pecans\, sliced red onion\, goat cheese\, and finished with honey thyme vinaigrette.  \nCourse 2 – Important.  Please note that there are three Dinner Ticket Options for this dinner.  You must select from a choice of the following three main options: \nA. Braised Beef Short Rib. Braised beef short rib accompanied with smashed new potatoes and seasoned vegetables finished with red wine demi-glace. \nB. Chicken Supreme. Roasted red pepper and asiago stuffed chicken supreme accompanied with smashed new potatoes and seasoned vegetables finished with roast chicken demi-glace. \nC. Vegetarian/Gluten Free. TBD individually with Chef. \nCourse 3 – Cheesecake. Chef’s Fall inspired Cheesecake with a pumpkin mousse. \nCoffee and Tea Station \n The dinner includes two glasses of wine and port.
URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/rkusi-centennial-gala-dinner/
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SUMMARY:RKUSI Kingston Defence and Security Forum
DESCRIPTION:Registration Closes Tuesday\, October 14th @ 2 pm.   \nAs part of RKUSI’s Centennial\, in collaboration with CDA\, CDAI\, and Queen’s CIDP\, RKUSI will host the Kingston Defence and Security Forum.    \nTitle: Our North\, Strong and Ready: The Next Chapter in the Revitalization of Canadian Defence and Security \nLocation: Canadian Army Command and Staff College\, Fort Frontenac\, Kingston\, ON \nRegistration Fee: $60 \nSchedule: \n\n0800-0855 | Registration (Fort Frontenac Officers’ Mess – Coffee service)\n\n0900-0915 | Welcome Address – MGen (ret’d) Dean Milner\, RKUSI President\n\n0915-1000 | Keynote Speaker – Gen (ret’d) Tom Lawson\, Chairman CDAI\n\n1000-1030| Second Keynote Speaker. LGen J.M.S. Boivin\, Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command\n1030-1100 | Break (Coffee service)\n1100-1200 | Panel 1 – Revitalization Imperatives for CAF to Meet National and Continental Defence Requirements\n\n1200-1330 | Lunch in the FFOM Dining Room (Curry Buffet)\n\n1330-1430 | Panel 2 – Revitalization Imperatives for our CAF to Meet our NATO and Alliance Commitments\n\n1430-1500 | Break (Coffee service)\n\n1500-1600 | Panel 3 – Procurement of New Capabilities: Leveraging Rapidly Evolving Technologies and Encouraging Defence Industry\n\n1600-1630 | Forum Key Take Aways and Closing Comments – MGen (ret’d) Dean Milner
URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/rkusi-kingston-defence-and-security-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T160000
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
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URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/executive-committee-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T200000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guest Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Guest Speaker at Fort Frontenac \nLGen (ret’d) Stuart Beare CMM\, MSC\, MSM\, CD | Colonel Commandant of the Intelligence Branch \n \nIn 2014 LGen Beare transitioned from 36 years of full-time service to the Canadian Armed Forces\, the Canadian Army\, and the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.  He performed in command at every level – E Battery (Para)\, 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery\, 1 Canadian Mechanized Group\, Land Force Western Area\, Land Force Doctrine and Training System\, Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command\, and lastly as Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command.  \nGeneral Stu led Canadian\, multi-national and multi-agency troops and forces in major domestic operations here at home (Manitoba floods\, Ontario and Quebec Ice Storm\, Y2K\, G8/G20)\, and overseas during Canada’s last rotation in Cyprus (93)\, twice in Bosnia including a year as Commander Multi-National Brigade NW (03-04)\, and in Afghanistan and Deputy Commander NATO Training Mission (Police). \nSince his transition in 2014\, General Stu has been a member of the Canadian Red Cross Government Relations Advisory Committee\, a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute\, and Honorary LCol to the 2nd Fd Regt RCA in Montreal.  He remains chair of the Board for Soldiers Helping Soldiers and Patron for the Roman Catholic Military Ordinariate. In 2024 he joined the Board of Directors for Commissionaires Ottawa. He is in his 10th year serving as a Strategic Advisor for Defence to Accenture\, here in Canada and as part of Accenture’s Global Defence Council. \nAfter 20 moves as a son of a soldier and as a military family – Stu and France call Ottawa home. There they are loving this phase of life with their family of 3 Children and 8 grandchildren\, and rounding out their 5 Fs with friends\, faith\, fitness and fun!
URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/monthly-guest-speaker/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T150000
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
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URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T200000
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SUMMARY:Gen Wayne Eyre (Ret’d)
DESCRIPTION:Recent Chief of Defence Staff\, Gen Wayne Eyre (Ret’d) will be the Guest Speaker. He will speak to his personal experiences and challenges as the CDS as well as the key messages in his recent April 4\, 2025Globe and Mail article: “The urgency is upon us: We need to defend Canada. ” Meet in the Fort Frontenac Officer’s Mess at 1830 hours.  The presentation will be delivered in Korea Hall at 1900 hours \nGeneral (Retired) Wayne Eyre\, CMM\, MSC\, CD Biography \nGen Eyre began his military journey as Army Cadet at 12 years of age\, and then served in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for over 40 years\, finishing as the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS). \nHe attended Royal Roads Military College and Royal Military College of Canada. Upon commissioning he joined the 2nd Battalion\, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI)\, and had the great privilege of spending the majority of his career in command or deputy command positions\, including 3rd Battalion PPCLI\, 2 Canadian Mechanized BrigadeGroup\, 3rd Canadian Division and Joint Task Force West\, XVIII (U.S.) Airborne Corps\, United Nations Command Korea\, Military Personnel Command\, and Commander Canadian Army. \nOperationally\, Gen Eyre served on many deployments at home and around the world. He commanded a rifle platoon with the United Nations Force in Cyprus; 2 PPCLI’s Reconnaissance Platoon with the UN Protection Force in Croatia (including the Battle of Medak Pocket); a rifle company with NATO’s Stabilization Force in Bosnia; the Canadian Operational Mentor and Liaison Team in Kandahar\, Afghanistan; as the Commanding General of NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan; and as the first non-U.S. Deputy Commander of United Nations Command Korea in its 69 year history\, and as such was themost senior Canadian officer ever permanently stationed in the Asia Pacific region. \nGen Eyre assumed the CDS role on February 24\, 2021\, and finished on July 18\, 2024. As the commander of the CAF and military advisor to the Prime Minister and Cabinet\, he led Canada’s military through an unprecedented confluence of international and domestic crises and rapidly evolving security stressors\, which together he has characterized as a turning point in history. \nAmongst others\, Gen Eyre is a graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course\, the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College\, the U.S. Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting\, and the U.S. Army War College. He holds a Bachelor of Science and three master’s degrees (Military Studies\, Operational Studies and Strategic Studies). \nHis decorations include the Commander of the Order of Military Merit\, the Meritorious Service Cross\, the Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation\, the Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation\, the Order of National Security Merit from South Korea\, the NationalOrder of the Star of Romania in the rank of Commander\, the French National Order of Merit in the rank of Commander\, the Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in Gold\, the Latvian First Class of the Order of Viesturs\, and was four times awarded the U.S. Legion of Merit\, including two in the rank of Commander.
URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/gen-wayne-eyre-retd/
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SUMMARY:(Demo) Digital Marketing Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join industry leaders and digital strategists at the Digital Marketing Summit 2025 to explore the latest trends\, tools\, and techniques in SEO\, social media marketing\, content strategy\, and analytics. Network with professionals and attend hands-on workshops to elevate your digital marketing skills.
URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/demo-digital-marketing-summit-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dhaka:20250614T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dhaka:20250701T235500
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SUMMARY:(Demo) Annual Tech Innovators Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Tech Innovators Conference brings together developers\, entrepreneurs\, and investors to explore cutting-edge innovations in AI\, blockchain\, and software development. Engage in keynote sessions\, panel discussions\, and networking opportunities across three impactful days.
URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/demo-annual-tech-innovators-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T160000
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
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URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T163000
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion with RCMI Kingston
DESCRIPTION:RKUSI will partner with RCMI Kingston and host a panel discussion from 1630 to 1900 hours at the Royal Kingston Yacht Club. Scott Stevenson\, Chair of Advocacy and Promotion for the RMC Alumni Association and the  former RMC Principal\, Dr. John Scott Cowan will discuss the recent Canadian Military Colleges (CMC) Review Board report. Details as follows: \nRCMI Kingston and RKUSI are collaborating in hosting the event. \nTopic – Report of the Canadian Military Colleges Review Board \nSpeakers.  Scott Stevenson\, Chair of the Advocacy and Promotion Committee for the RMC Alumni Association\, and former Principal of RMC John Cowan \nDress – Casual \nFood – hors d’oeuvres courtesy of John Cowan and RCMI \nTiming – 1630 to 1900 hours \nLocation – Kingston Yacht Club \nRegistration -if interested in participating\, contact Ron Blank at tumblingdice54@icloud.com 
URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/panel-discussion-with-rcmi-kingston/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T150000
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
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URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250417T190000
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SUMMARY:Gen Walt Natyncyzk (Ret’d)
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly guest speaker will be Gen Walt Natyncyzk (Ret’d)\, former Chief of Defence Staff. Gen Natyncyzk will speak to us about Defence Strategy\, Procurement\, and Recruiting.  The presentation starts at 1900 hours in Korea Hall.
URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/gen-walt-natyncyzk-retd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T200000
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SUMMARY:LGen J.O. Michel Maisonneuve (Ret’d)
DESCRIPTION:LGen J.O. Michel Maisonneuve (Ret’d) discusses Canada’s crises of leadership and complacency\, critiquing extremist progressive policies\, a lack of vision for the country\, and flagging pride in Canada. 
URL:https://stg1.rkusi.org/event/lgen-j-o-michel-maisonneuve-retd/
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