tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16603329315983844392024-03-14T07:37:02.469-07:00Call to Arms...An informal communique concerning<br>developments, events and announcements in the<br><b>Royal Heraldry Society of Canada</b>About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-9977084970504219452013-06-26T07:20:00.000-07:002013-06-26T07:20:42.047-07:00HBC’S IMAGE RE-BRANDING<style type="text/css">P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; direction: ltr; font-variant: small-caps; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); widows: 2; orphans: 2; }P.western { font-family: "Garamond",serif; font-size: 12pt; }P.cjk { font-size: 12pt; }</style>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en-US">What’s
old is new again. </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en-US"><b>Hudson’s
Bay Company</b></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en-US"> has
introduced a</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en-US"> new logo
for its national retail chain that draws on the retailer’s heritage
but does so with a modern twist. The Company has dropped ‘The Bay’
and is returning to the classic full name, ‘Hudson’s Bay’ as
part of the first major rebrand in nearly 50 years. According to a
release, the new streamlined word mark will appear across in-store,
online, marketing and media materials. It replaces The Bay’s
previous logo – a large, stylized ‘B’ designed by Lippincott &
Margulies in 1965. A full-dress coat of arms (below) redrawn by
Canadian artist Mark Summers will be implemented on packaging and for
‘select signature use.’</span></span></span></div>
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“<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en-US">We’re
very proud to say that Hudson’s Bay is continuing to advance in
2013, not only with our numerous new business ventures, but with our
updated look,” said Tony</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en-US"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en-US">Smith, creative
director, HBC, in a release. “We’ve taken what is a very
meaningful two-pronged approach to the redesign: maintaining our
heritage while modernizing the new Hudson’s Bay Company. It’s a
throwback to our remarkable history and an image for the direction
we’re heading in.”</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en-US">John Neill</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en-US">President, BC/Yukon Branch (RHSC) </span></span></span></div>
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About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-63750304465628971372012-09-26T03:58:00.000-07:002012-09-30T18:03:02.048-07:00CADET CORPS BADGES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In a country that possesses, as Canada does, an heraldic tradition, it would seem desirable for a permanent record to be kept of all heraldic devices issued and used therein. For most such devices, provision has already been made for such records. For the coats of arms of individuals and institutions (i.e. those armorial achievements granted by the Canadian Heraldic Authority), there is the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges, an easy-to-access on-line forum. For Naval, Military and Air Force identification badges (such items as ships’ badges, regimental cap badges and squadron badges), the Canadian Forces maintain a record of all such armorial devices authorised by the Governor General [1].<br />
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But how about those unit identification badges used in the Sea Cadet and Air Cadet services [2]? These are para-military and heraldic in type but, since they are not granted by either the CHA or the Canadian Forces, they are not included in the records noted above. It seemed, therefore, that our Society could make a useful contribution by recording such badges on our website. A start has been made on this project, and can be located on the www.heraldry.ca site, under “Resources”. At present, the badges included are for the Sea Cadets – some 220-odd dating back to the 1980’s. These are badges designed and issued when the author was National Sea Cadet Chairman of the Navy League of Canada, serving as chairman of the original Corps Badge Committee. Subsequently-issued RCSC badges (some 40-odd) are being sought, as are the Squadron badges of the various Air Cadet corps. It is hoped to have a full archive of all such badges in due course. <br />
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Kevin Greaves.<br />
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<li>The Governor General approves the badges and instructs the Chief Herald of the Canadian Heraldic Authority to record them in the Public Register. Such badges may be found on the website of the Canadian Forces Directorate of History and Heritage.</li>
<li>Since Army Cadet corps use the badges of their parent regiments (already recorded by the Canadian Forces) as unit identifying badges, the Army Cadets are not included in this discussion.</li>
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About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-53458358461044363032012-05-17T13:18:00.001-07:002012-05-18T19:17:26.847-07:00The Tabard of the Chief Herald of Canada UnveiledOTTAWA, May 17, 2012 - The first-ever Canadian tabard, the traditional garment of a herald, was officially unveiled today at the opening of the exhibit entitled "<b>From Far and Wide - Honouring Great Canadians</b>" located at 90 Wellington Street, Ottawa across from Parliament Hill. The opening was graced by His Excellency, The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. His speech highlighted the work of many Canadians who have also been recognised and honoured by the Canadian Honours System. He also mentioned the unveiling of the newly-designed tabard, and the fact that the tabard was funded by the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada. The opening was attended by approximately 200 people, many of whom have been formally honoured by the Canadian Honours System, including the Order of Canada.
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The new tabard has a basic background of royal blue, the colour emblematic of the Governor General of Canada, and depicts a unique collection of Canadian symbols of heritage and honour. The tabard consists of 4 sections, the front, the rear and the sleeves. The sections collectively weigh approximately 2 kg.
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The body of the tabard comprises of two principal design elements. The raven-bears on the central front and central rear are inspired by the supporters of the arms of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. These honour the emblematic traditions of the First peoples, designed by Maynard Johnny Jr. of the Coast Salish and Kwakwkw'wakw nations from British Columbia. The rest of the body of the tabard is embroidered with stripes of alternating maple leaves, the quintessential national emblem of Canada.
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The most unusual characteristic of the tabard is that its body is devoid of the more traditional placement of the arms of the sovereign, which are embroidered instead on the tabard's removable sleeves. The arms are partitioned horizontally into equal third's.
The result is a stunning and creative expression of Canadian heraldry, creating a most unique tabard, which will surely differentiate the Chief Herald of Canada from other heralds wearing more traditional tabards.
The photograph below is a group shot of His Excellency (second from left), along with the Society's President, David M. Cvet (front left) and the Chief Herald of Canada, Dr. Clair Boudreau (front right). The other members of the Society appear behind the tabard, including (L-R): Patrick Crocco, Robb Watt, Peter Hannen, David Rumball, Edward "Ted" McNabb, Grete Hale, Allan Bird, Auguste Vachon, Vicken Koundakjian and Roger Lindsey.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada wishes to congratulate the Canadian Heraldic Authority and in particular the Chief Herald of Canada and Fraser Herald, Cathy Bursey-Sabourin (both Fellows of the Society) for their inordinate time, energy, creativity and patience, resulting in an extraordinarily creative representation of Canadian heraldry.
<p>Governor's General Media Site: <a href="http://www.gg.ca/gallery.aspx?ID=10717" target="_blank">Opening of the Exhibit "From Far and Wide - Honouring Great Canadians"</a></p>About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-35257440941761674632012-05-11T06:05:00.000-07:002012-05-17T16:02:36.474-07:00Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal Awarded to Members of the Society<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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NANAIMO, BC, May 11, 2012 - The Society, the President, the Chair of the Honours & Awards Committee (Robert D. Watt) and the committee members wish to convey congratulations to the members awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The RHSC was allotted an incredible 37 medals.<br />
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These were carefully distributed as a result of numerous discussions by the H&AC members, Robb Watt and the Society's President for weeks during the earlier part of this year. The selection process employed was one that was fair and efficient, allowing the Society to acknowledge worthy individuals and to submit the citations in a timely manner. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The names of the individuals awarded are in alphabetical order: Allan Ailo; Allan Bird; Jocelyne Biron; Claire Boudreau, AIH, FRHSC; D'Arcy Boulton, AIH, FRHSC; Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, FRHSC; Blair K. Churchill; Patrick Crocco; David M. Cvet, FRHSC (Hon); Darren S.A.George, LRHSC; Jonathan Good, FRHSC; Kevin Greaves, FRHSC; Shirley Greenwood; Peter Hannen, FRHSC; Thomas G. Hargreaves; Peter Hogan; David Hovey; Ilona Jurkiewicz, FRHSC (Hon); Darrel E. Kennedy, AIH, FRHSC; Vicken Koundakjin; Carl Larsen; George Lucki; Robert McColgan; Edward "Ted" McNabb, FRHSC; Alex Moseanu;
Stephen Murray; John Neill; Laurie Patten, FRHSC; Bruce K. Patterson, aih, FRHSC; David E. Rumball, FRHSC (Hon); Eric Saumure; Robbie D. Sprules; David V. Steeves; Ian Steingaszner, FRHSC (Hon); Auguste G. Vachon, aih, FRHSC; John B. Wilkes, FRHSC (Hon); Robert D. Watt, FRHSC, AIH. Many of the recipients are in the photos above.<br />
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Dr. Christopher McCreery was also awarded a medal, but through his work on the Federal Diamond Jubilee Committee.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-33077389677491099632012-01-14T07:35:00.000-08:002012-01-14T07:44:00.055-08:00Society's 46th AGM & Conference, Nanaimo, BC<a href="http://www.nanaimo.ca/assets/Municipal~Hall/City~Council/Images/CofA_big.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 216px;" src="http://www.nanaimo.ca/assets/Municipal~Hall/City~Council/Images/CofA_big.gif" border="0" alt="The Coat of Arms of Nanaimo, BC" title="The Coat of Arms of Nanaimo, BC" /></a>The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada's 46th AGM and Conference is scheduled in 2012 beginning Friday, May 4th to Sunday, May 6th in Nanaimo, BC. Details and the AGM & Conference package will be made available soon. For known details and other information pertaining to the AGM & Conference, contact the Society with <b>agm@heraldry.ca</b>.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-80008148957278285202011-09-29T07:45:00.001-07:002011-09-30T20:42:50.236-07:00The Royal Wedding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GFMiSmiHa1eFZC9N1u6qTNNM6cQbenXwXfDcsKUjqN9Y6zo1F0gWJenIv587f90_NKYPGLAsVL92KAo5EDlahLjEwg60ks3GgVq1CrLM_-daWcRcyV2yEr_6niiinuevuLBhnanRUh1g/s1600/will_and_kate_1_thankyou_card.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GFMiSmiHa1eFZC9N1u6qTNNM6cQbenXwXfDcsKUjqN9Y6zo1F0gWJenIv587f90_NKYPGLAsVL92KAo5EDlahLjEwg60ks3GgVq1CrLM_-daWcRcyV2yEr_6niiinuevuLBhnanRUh1g/s200/will_and_kate_1_thankyou_card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657793013947198946" /></a>Prince William and Catherine Middleton were married on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey. Their ceremony was highlighted with the usual pomp and circumstance efficiency of the Royal Family. Later, the royals visited Canada on a 9-day tour from the east coast to the west, and then flying to California departing from Calgary. The couple were gracious and approachable through out their tour, clearly indicating that they were enjoying themselves and enjoying Canada. By all accounts, the tour was, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper put it, a "tremendous success". <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMnIx_jSr6cPVHzuFFuda_7KdtarBACK-Bj42zhWlI36SrGBfq4SuFgf6pvKKWWrOOTJPri31UN7Frtmxxy7P7_VGIUwbdAt9NTj1VGvA0PjbT040QOWzaG9tM5zJh7PwWfHLWWrzLvze1/s1600/will_and_kate_2_thankyou_card.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMnIx_jSr6cPVHzuFFuda_7KdtarBACK-Bj42zhWlI36SrGBfq4SuFgf6pvKKWWrOOTJPri31UN7Frtmxxy7P7_VGIUwbdAt9NTj1VGvA0PjbT040QOWzaG9tM5zJh7PwWfHLWWrzLvze1/s200/will_and_kate_2_thankyou_card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657793423467660002" /></a>The Society's President, David M. Cvet FRHSC (Hon), wrote a letter to HRH Prince William, Clarence House on April 29, 2011 congratulating the couple on behalf of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada. The letter also informed HRH that the Society has had some history with the Royal Family, with the proclamation from Her Majesty on March 20, 2003 of the name change from the Heraldry Society of Canada to the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada. The President was pleased to receive a response from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge via Buckingham Palace in the form of a card with a photograph of the Royal Couple on one side, and a thank you note on its reverse side. The Society looks forward to the various celebrations and projects which will come to fruition in the Diamond Jubilee in 2012.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-67476868525777831612011-07-10T05:14:00.000-07:002011-07-10T05:25:31.209-07:00Annual Garden Party at Government House, Halifax<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KauSu-wu_cE3lszYk-bx3xsYAoJc7EYDObcIFwTMsXFx2PInSzAgySvO8IkGgMZoJgRgYEp0zGtTOCagFrWytdxkP3GiVGb7T_lRmSCG4nALMzqC7DmxwONgTOfFbdpS5F8iixGW0U9a/s1600/david_Hon_Mayann_Francis_Jun2011.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KauSu-wu_cE3lszYk-bx3xsYAoJc7EYDObcIFwTMsXFx2PInSzAgySvO8IkGgMZoJgRgYEp0zGtTOCagFrWytdxkP3GiVGb7T_lRmSCG4nALMzqC7DmxwONgTOfFbdpS5F8iixGW0U9a/s200/david_Hon_Mayann_Francis_Jun2011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627696245523400546" /></a>The Hon. Mayann Francis, ONS, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, hosts an annual garden party mid-June, an event opened to the public, with special invitations to some to attend. The party is held at Government House located at 1451 Barrington Street, Halifax. This annual event is of course subject to the weather, and should inclement weather occur on the day, the garden party converts to a "tea party" held indoors in Government House. This year's event was scheduled for the afternoon of June 15, 2011.<br /><br />David M. Cvet, President of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada attended the party and briefly met with the Hon. Mayann Francis. We engaged in the usual small talk, a comment on David's height, and briefly mentioned one of our Society's members, Dr. Christopher McCreery who is the Lieutenant Governor's assistant. David also had the opportunity to chat with Dr. McCreery in between his several duties that day and discussed the upcoming AGM and Conference being hosted by the Prairie Branch this September. Dr. McCreery will be one of the speakers at that event. <br /><br />As weather would have it, it was pouring rain that day, and the party event was moved indoors. This is the second year that David had the opportunity to be in the Halifax area, and therefore took the opportunity to attend this event. The same day also provided the opportunity to meet with the Atlantic Branch President, Mr. David Hovey, who treated David to lunch at the prestigious <a href="http://www.halifaxclub.ns.ca/" target="_blank">Halifax Club</a>, located near the Government House.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-77847348993877415622011-06-02T10:51:00.000-07:002011-06-10T18:53:04.251-07:00The Rt. Hon. Beverly McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada as the Society's new Vice Patron<table align="right" width="150"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scc-csc.gc.ca/images_scc/display/cj4096_Balfour-150.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 210px;" src="http://www.scc-csc.gc.ca/images_scc/display/cj4096_Balfour-150.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><i>Credit: Andrew Balfour Photography, Supreme Court of Canada Collection</i></td></tr></table>Earlier this year, the President, on behalf of the Society, sent a letter to the Chief Justice of Canada inviting her to consider the role as Vice Patron to our Society. In a letter received in late February, Madame McLachlin graciously accepted the invitation. Given that the Society had already scheduled a Board meeting on May 28th in Ottawa, the thought was to invite her and her husband, Mr. Frank McArdle as our guests at the formal dinner, planned on the evening of that day at the Rideau Club in Ottawa. Further correspondence with Madame McLachlin conveyed to us that she'd be happy to attend the dinner along with her husband. Adjustments were made to the arrangements of the dinner, organized by the Ottawa Valley Branch President, Mr. Blair K. Churchill, which in the end, was well received and was felt by all attending, an outstanding success. Towards the end of the evening, Madame McLachlin indicated that when the invitation for the Vice Patron arrived, she was "curious" about heraldry and the Society, at the end of the evening, she was definitely interested in heraldry and Society.<br /><br />The guests at the dinner were treated to an informative and entertaining presentation by the Sagueny Herald, Dr. Forest Pass. This was followed with a proclamation of the Letters Patent by the Deputy Chief Herald, Bruce Patterson (in French) and Assiniboine Herald, Mr. Darrel Kennedy (in English). The proclamation was the first that Madame McLachlin had experienced, and thought it was a wonderful manner to present an individual's arms to the people.<br /><br />Madame McLachlin is Canada's first woman to hold the position of Chief Justice of Canada. The Society looks forward to her future involvement with the Society. We are filled with gratitude and honour that she had accepted our invitation.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-26546580716555622202011-02-05T04:30:00.000-08:002011-02-13T17:41:26.775-08:00The Prime Minister and the Governor General unveil the Diamond Jubilee Medal and Insignia of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II<table align="right" cellpadding="4" width="200"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtarSNxhSpsqklLG52qzAxst0uFfD6EOgc_mqFMC13PO1so4LKzb1_2aflVSrgMRV9iaZDO0QEP0XiQl-XLGl2O514J4WbhcMQruswTPpqVygDtMm4Yb-ZBy_owF7_UIiuABGxpuIU8nYS/s1600/_GG2011-0027-005.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtarSNxhSpsqklLG52qzAxst0uFfD6EOgc_mqFMC13PO1so4LKzb1_2aflVSrgMRV9iaZDO0QEP0XiQl-XLGl2O514J4WbhcMQruswTPpqVygDtMm4Yb-ZBy_owF7_UIiuABGxpuIU8nYS/s200/_GG2011-0027-005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570182347782554498" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><i>The design of the medal, created by the Canadian Heraldic Authority, was also unveiled by the Governor General and the Prime Minister, at Rideau Hall. February 3, 2011. MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall. Ref# GG2011-0027-005.</i></td></tr></table>Mr. David M. Cvet, FRHSC (Hon), President of the <a href="http://www.heraldry.ca" target="_blank">Royal Heraldry Society of Canada</a> was invited to join His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, accompanied by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada for a special announcement and unveiling of the special emblem and commemorative medal to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the throne in 1952, which will be celebrated next year in 2012 in Canada at Rideau Hall, Thursday afternoon, February 3, 2011. The medal will serve to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.<br /><br />The Chancellery of Honours, as part of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, will administer the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee program. The inaugural presentation ceremony of the Diamond Jubilee Medal will take place in 2012. Further details of the program will be announced in due course. At this time, the number of medals to be struck is still being determined.<br /><br /><table align="left" cellpadding="4" width="150"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2x8R46exJCOWvpaJ22GsIPwhx2OkoQRom6xDjkHUANqjEeI3stGbeQMN_P0vT8VjdshTlIdTk7Lz1FNzYsBYD3TPpvGi9TjUi89qxk2d2Du8WpJfJVODShj5S_NPp_xL6Ki52m_MldUwa/s1600/me_and_the_medal_900.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2x8R46exJCOWvpaJ22GsIPwhx2OkoQRom6xDjkHUANqjEeI3stGbeQMN_P0vT8VjdshTlIdTk7Lz1FNzYsBYD3TPpvGi9TjUi89qxk2d2Du8WpJfJVODShj5S_NPp_xL6Ki52m_MldUwa/s200/me_and_the_medal_900.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570183998387203762" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><i>Mr. David M. Cvet, FRHSC (Hon) depicted next to the unveiled depiction of the Diamond Jubilee Medal (taken with an iPhone!) at Rideau Hall at the conclusion of the announcement and unveiling.</i></td></tr></table>The central component of the Official Canadian Diamond Jubilee Medal is the Royal Cypher - The Queen's monogram (EIIR - Elizabeth II Regina) below St. Edward's Crown. Beneath the Royal Cipher, a red maple leaf is positioned on one stem and placed on a diamond. The numeral "60" is to denote the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty's reign as Queen of Canada. Rising up on either side in a wreath formation are a series of maple leaves in graduated tones - from crimson red to a brilliant gold to forest green - representing our provinces and territories, as well as the seasonal beauty of Canada. Personally approved by Her Majesty, this design - which will function as the visual identifier for the celebration of Her Majesty's Jubilee year - was inspired by the 2002 Golden Jubilee emblem. It is a symbolic statement of the enduring relationship between Canada and The Crown, as personified by Her Majesty The Queen, Canada's Head of State.<br /><br />The medal's obverse depicts a crowned image of the Sovereign, in whose name the medal is bestowed. The reverse marks the sixtieth, or diamond, anniversary of the accession to the Throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The anniversary is expressed by the central diamond shape, by the background composed of a pattern of diamonds, and by the two dates. The Royal Cypher consists of the Royal Crown above the letters EIIR (i.e., Elizabeth II Regina, the latter word meaning Queen in Latin). The maple leaves refer to Canada, while the motto VIVAT REGINA means “Long live The Queen!” More details can be found on the Governor General's website under "<a href="http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14020" target="_blank">Creation of the Diamond Jubilee Medal</a>".<br /><br />The ribbon uses a new arrangement of the blue, red and white colours found in the 1953 Coronation Medal, the 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal, and the 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal.<br /><br />The design of the Diamond Jubilee Medal was created by the <a href="http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=2" target="_blank">Canadian Heraldic Authority</a>, as part of the Chancellery of Honours.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-44527108120576206762011-02-02T13:50:00.000-08:002011-02-02T14:03:18.916-08:00Diamond Jubilee AnnouncementGovernor General to Make an Announcement Regarding the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II<br /><br />OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, accompanied by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, will make an announcement regarding Canada’s 2012 celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The announcement will be made at Rideau Hall on Thursday, February 3, 2011, at 2:30 p.m.<br /><br />As more details become available, it will be added to this blog.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-80212572176933727542010-12-18T08:10:00.000-08:002010-12-19T08:05:37.873-08:00Society's 9th Patron, His Excellency David Lloyd Johnston, CC, CMM, COM<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqDo0cDZ2jwUtznruhiuDsNHYdsmxKyUne_ELo7KFSxQMqs0TSKUulOV_j0XHUQlPOGA9MkYkcP9Hq17q4NQ65whLzWSAXizsi0FZ-0Fx171t_62m4IHefG2QYsxFjzS6XKTWiZ9Su3r9O/s1600/RolandMichener.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqDo0cDZ2jwUtznruhiuDsNHYdsmxKyUne_ELo7KFSxQMqs0TSKUulOV_j0XHUQlPOGA9MkYkcP9Hq17q4NQ65whLzWSAXizsi0FZ-0Fx171t_62m4IHefG2QYsxFjzS6XKTWiZ9Su3r9O/s200/RolandMichener.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552055745361180530" /></a>The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada has a long history with the Office of the Governor General, beginning with the <a href="http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=55" target="_blank">Right Hon. D. Roland Michener, CC, CD</a>, Canada's 20th Governor General (1967 - 1974) being the Society's first Patron, who had graciously extended his Patronage to the then Heraldry Society of Canada in 1969. Interestingly, in the previous year, his Excellency had applied for a life membership with the Society, and Mrs. Michener was also a regular member of the Society. It was clear that their Excellencies both had a keen interest in heraldry and the endeavours of the Society back in 1969.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU1DWemc7L93pQF-m8nWBUQt3_R-R8Fn9MInWdFQpxVTKlqxSxkvwQCJlaKgpXyn9qtguvas7xv-rBBXMgtVASOcpwt5Sdqrfp1TFOqeQvFdJEr6oSNepF_85ZQO-jXGEhcGWtkA7NdeXE/s1600/david_johnston.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU1DWemc7L93pQF-m8nWBUQt3_R-R8Fn9MInWdFQpxVTKlqxSxkvwQCJlaKgpXyn9qtguvas7xv-rBBXMgtVASOcpwt5Sdqrfp1TFOqeQvFdJEr6oSNepF_85ZQO-jXGEhcGWtkA7NdeXE/s200/david_johnston.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552055869516600466" /></a>The Society has enjoyed the Patronage of all of the following Governors General up to including, the newly appointed, <a href="http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=13874" target="_blank">his Excellency David Lloyd Johnston, CC, CMM, COM</a>, who is the 28th Governor General since the Canadian Confederation. In November, he had graciously extended his Patronage to the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada becoming the 9th Governor General Patron of the Society. The Society is both honoured and pleased with the Patronage and hope that we will be able to coordinate his Excellency's calendar to allow him to grace us with his presence at some future Society's event.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-1010687542131541352010-10-08T11:02:00.000-07:002010-10-08T12:19:27.791-07:00The 43rd AGM in ReviewThe weekend of October 1-3, 2010 was an action packed weekend of comprised of numerous activities, meetings and dinners. It was the usual social highlight of the Society's year, and a great opportunity to create new friends, and re-kindle old friendships. The administrative aspect of the AGM were held at the Delta on Queen St., Ottawa. The usual Board meetings and the annual general meeting made up the administrative component of the weekend. Administratively, David M. Cvet will continue as President of the Society for a third term. Ted McNabb was elected to the Board, and most of the other positions did not change.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Henry_Howard_Earl_of_Surrey_1546_detail.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 355px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Henry_Howard_Earl_of_Surrey_1546_detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The weekend opened with the traditional Beley Lecture, by Dr Keith James, LRHSC on “The Heraldic Entrapment of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey.” A most fascinating presentation on the Earl, who was the son of the Duke of Norfolk and who was executed for treason by Henry VIII solely on account of the coat of arms he claimed – a heraldic crime!?! It's interesting that heraldry can sometimes be "hazardous to one's health!" The annual general meeting, opened to all membership was held Saturday morning in the Confederation Room, Delta. This was followed by lunch and a presentation on the features and functions of the Society's website by David M. Cvet. The afternoon offered to many members in attendance, a chance to tour the Canadian Heraldic Authority's office located at Rideau Hall.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyt8KhW1smy84A20BSJBixCsIkDndxGPyt4TzpSE_1d9f_V1U06B8cBDXsEi_JL3cXuPIouqH4JoYqBx7kia1CB5s0hTROdPWSr6lTQscQ6z_z3iLsNIL5-X1NV9SiE88Y1GqqVrQiahL/s1600/south_salon_dinner_1200.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyt8KhW1smy84A20BSJBixCsIkDndxGPyt4TzpSE_1d9f_V1U06B8cBDXsEi_JL3cXuPIouqH4JoYqBx7kia1CB5s0hTROdPWSr6lTQscQ6z_z3iLsNIL5-X1NV9SiE88Y1GqqVrQiahL/s320/south_salon_dinner_1200.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525738221529459506" /></a><br />Saturday culminated with an evening Gala Dinner held at the <a href="http://www.civilization.ca" target="_blank">Canadian Museum of Civilization</a> located across the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec. The evening began at 6pm with the President's Reception in the Southern Salon, which included the Investitures of Fellow Cathy Bursey-Sabourin (Fraser Herald) and Honorary Fellows David M. Cvet & David E. Rumball, along with a presentation of a Licentiate diploma to Dr. Keith James. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnOQFY28RxttmG4oer_STRZJT4ZLu_qFtgAcKh8icRBdOWLNRfECBfYBlLkTGSiqspb53kmkBOKptH9cx_LUqc_1QH9nOnefgffNZ25q8lUlFdE6eAdx99e7nO52zE43bXESow5RBxbN8/s1600/david_douglas_LP_1200.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnOQFY28RxttmG4oer_STRZJT4ZLu_qFtgAcKh8icRBdOWLNRfECBfYBlLkTGSiqspb53kmkBOKptH9cx_LUqc_1QH9nOnefgffNZ25q8lUlFdE6eAdx99e7nO52zE43bXESow5RBxbN8/s200/david_douglas_LP_1200.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525738013786559042" /></a>Following the reception, dinner was served in the North Salon and all attending dinner were treated to ten magnificent Queen's Beasts on display. Guests were then treated to the inaugural "Wilkes Lecture", named after our esteemed member, John B. Wilkes. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbaXUohK4J_CqkidPJEps8vOPrswj8NGlgDtSOop5MJOo78X-pYCPQo1iiDP9CX6Tu6Esm7f9y9vXgiE3hvYrLtqowlNa6Bs0d2Uk26or8AKaHT8xiXEgCtJ-n4tfj3qQC-aS0fmt_DJd/s1600/grete_hale_1200h.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbaXUohK4J_CqkidPJEps8vOPrswj8NGlgDtSOop5MJOo78X-pYCPQo1iiDP9CX6Tu6Esm7f9y9vXgiE3hvYrLtqowlNa6Bs0d2Uk26or8AKaHT8xiXEgCtJ-n4tfj3qQC-aS0fmt_DJd/s200/grete_hale_1200h.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525738534500405586" /></a>The guest speaker, David E. Rumball, FRHSC (Hon) delivered an interesting presentation on the Queen's Beasts and their chronicles and Canadian connection. Guests were also treated to a proclamation of arms to David Douglas (a new member who joined the Society this year) by the CHA's Saguenay Herald, Forest Pass.<br /><br />Overall, an most enjoyable weekend, kudos to David Rumball for single-handedly (more or less) organizing this event. Additional photographs of the event can be found on the Society's website under <a href="http://www.heraldry.ca/main.php?pg=pix" target="_blank"><b>photo album</b></a>.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-83210219622904021312010-10-08T07:24:00.000-07:002010-10-08T07:26:55.695-07:00RHSC @ Sick Kids<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7g__X1SsswluzJtfINKCuRvZtawYn73G3sU3NHQwXIw7GLEzzkIMNXy-saaZ4ERO6LSLMtSVaaXa7oMm7v7dzKtFjzA78uzM3w8j_yf7LrRRFvZb5EK7e1rNN3GoxHxaHZxIHNVrifpaI/s1600/sickKids.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 46px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7g__X1SsswluzJtfINKCuRvZtawYn73G3sU3NHQwXIw7GLEzzkIMNXy-saaZ4ERO6LSLMtSVaaXa7oMm7v7dzKtFjzA78uzM3w8j_yf7LrRRFvZb5EK7e1rNN3GoxHxaHZxIHNVrifpaI/s200/sickKids.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525681335617701426" /></a>On Thursday afternoon, Oct 8, David M. Cvet, President of the <a href="http://www.heraldry.ca" target="_blank">Royal Heraldry Society of Canada</a> and <a href="http://www.aemma.org" target="_blank">AEMMA</a>, assisted by Alex Wagner also of AEMMA delivered a presentation to a group of excited children and patients at the <a href="http://www.sickkids.ca" target="_blank">Hospital for Sick Children</a>. The presentation included a combination of a brief on the origins and background on heraldry, a drawing contest of their own coats of arms on copies of blank shields (the winner given a copy of the Primer), and how a man shall be armed in the 14th century, called the "Tin Man" presentation within the hospital. Thanks goes out to Susie Petro, Child Life Specialist of the Hospital. This is the fourth such gig for David, and undoubtedly, more will be scheduled in the new year.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-73720993148981309052010-04-20T06:18:00.000-07:002010-04-20T06:20:32.648-07:00The "Queen's Beasts" will "attend" the RHSC AGM<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwfku33wb3_pq6TjqfbzO2Bkayw-K7R_6RKF00_aKPxhQkaMA0W_mklOs7g3-sXvWYek5_BxuM_L-X45e1XkuLrpWLasLtkgkflIrrzBKkN3err7OEAwUFhsFrGllcwJdKID9OHXLlRv_/s1600/Queens_beasts_cropped.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwfku33wb3_pq6TjqfbzO2Bkayw-K7R_6RKF00_aKPxhQkaMA0W_mklOs7g3-sXvWYek5_BxuM_L-X45e1XkuLrpWLasLtkgkflIrrzBKkN3err7OEAwUFhsFrGllcwJdKID9OHXLlRv_/s200/Queens_beasts_cropped.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462208856611432178" /></a><br />The RHSC's Annual Conference will be held in Ottawa from 01-03 October 2010. Accommodations and the Annual Meeting will be at the Delta Hotel on Queen Street. The Saturday evening formal dinner will be at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec (across from Parliament Hill) where the speaker will talk on "The Queen's Beasts." These heraldic treasures were created to be used at HM Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, and stood in the Annexe at Westminster Abbey that day. They came to Canada in 1959, and have been at the Museum since then. Rarely seen by the public, some of the Beasts will be on display at the dinner.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-1341517182202108652010-01-23T05:00:00.000-08:002010-01-23T05:06:02.057-08:00Appointment as Citizenship Judge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEieW4zX0FV0Ysos5offJFYTdpkb7NRin_pVkGMgUa9u-n_0rT7SvJpVkgnldDfcUU3txLIkQRKCoKuT3akw3iLmG9er8iBnJJNqXFJ_T70rTKBJx8RIDpthWvRYLWoiKI36sZ4BW_5lQU/s1600-h/rwatt_libris.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 146px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEieW4zX0FV0Ysos5offJFYTdpkb7NRin_pVkGMgUa9u-n_0rT7SvJpVkgnldDfcUU3txLIkQRKCoKuT3akw3iLmG9er8iBnJJNqXFJ_T70rTKBJx8RIDpthWvRYLWoiKI36sZ4BW_5lQU/s200/rwatt_libris.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429919868297630114" /></a><br />Last year was another momentous one for one Fellow of our Society, Robert Watt, L.V.O.<br /><br />Mr Watt - now entitled Rideau Herald Emeritus since retiring from the position of Chief Herald of Canada - received a grant of supporters to augment his armorial achievement on 15 April 2009. They are monstrous creatures: two winged sea-cougars! His new bookplate (drawn by Niagara Herald Extraordinary, Gordon Macpherson, C.M) vividly depicts these Canadian chimeras.<br /><br />Later that summer, Mr Watt was appointed by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney as a citizenship judge for a three-year term. In his new position Mr Watt presides over citizenship ceremonies, at which he administers the Oath of Citizenship and speaks to new Canadians about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. <br /><br />Truly, 2009 was a distinguished year for Judge Watt, Rideau Herald Emiritus!<br /><br />Further details at: <a href="http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2009/2009-08-07.asp" target="_blank">News Release, Citizenship and Immigration Canada</a> and <a href="http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2009/2009-12-12/html/gh-rg-eng.html" target="_blank">Canada Gazette,THE CANADIAN HERALDIC AUTHORITY — GRANTS, REGISTRATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS</a>About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-6377534365483738102009-10-23T07:14:00.000-07:002009-10-24T15:57:10.314-07:00Heraldic Tabard for the Chief Herald of CanadaOn May 4, 2009, Her Excellency the Governor General announced that a tabard, a traditional garment, would be created, to be worn on special occassions by the Chief Herald of Canada.<br /><br /><table align="right" width="180" cellpadding="4"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghQ9Lr02jHV1v4T8wu1T8n4czxKzU72tDDnD6Yf8SDzMWKhY0S8FD6hF9xHpD_ktQnhhdytpkIVM4Ntc_VpOROZSwB2ZQBQxqwKRdSii3vuW9voJRb0wG7OFzP7cPOSl57mxGuYdIgx1r/s1600-h/Heralds_at_Garter_Service.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghQ9Lr02jHV1v4T8wu1T8n4czxKzU72tDDnD6Yf8SDzMWKhY0S8FD6hF9xHpD_ktQnhhdytpkIVM4Ntc_VpOROZSwB2ZQBQxqwKRdSii3vuW9voJRb0wG7OFzP7cPOSl57mxGuYdIgx1r/s200/Heralds_at_Garter_Service.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395800005255578594" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><i>English heralds wearing tabards in a procession to St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle for the annual service of the Order of the garter in 2006</i></td></tr></table>This announcement is the direct result of a decision of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, made through the execution of its board of directors, to cover the costs related to the creation of the tabard, up to an agreed amount.<br /><br />The creation of a tabard for the Chief Herald is the fulfillment of a wish held by the officers of the Canadian Heraldic Authority, the members of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, and others in the heraldic community, ever since the creation of the CHA in 1988. Such a garment will add a sense of splendour and dignity to the official heraldic ceremonies, marking the importance of the Chief Herald's role in assigning and proclaiming heraldic emblems.<br /><br />The design concept of the garment was also approved by the Governor General, and it will remain confidential until it has been unveiled. The design was created by the Chief Herald of Canada and Fraser Herald.<br /><br />The President of the RHSC will receive periodic updates from the Chief Herald of Canada.<br /><br />For those who wish to donate to the "Tabard Fund" of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, please email our Society's secretary, <a href="http://www.heraldry.ca/top_en/top_contact.htm" target="_blank">John B. Wilkes</a>.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-38463915159607904792009-10-14T18:57:00.000-07:002009-10-14T19:08:49.125-07:0043rd Annual General Meeting...The 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada was held on the October 2-4th, 2009 weekend in Toronto. On this occassion, as Toronto was the host, the AGM was held in the historical St. George's Hall located in the university district of Toronto and home to the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto.<br /><br /><table align="right" width="200"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAnybXA-ZBjIdRufeu9zl-QIZEIyt8vJSc0yFSD3BK1BYB9XqoRnvlZyF3jz1ygB2R1RtIHo6nsaXnAVXmbfHxmsr6nj4cCNvEkWDOyq9jDRBEoO7a7HE1iIuUdUHcN6-V14ojgcA-707V/s1600-h/graphics1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAnybXA-ZBjIdRufeu9zl-QIZEIyt8vJSc0yFSD3BK1BYB9XqoRnvlZyF3jz1ygB2R1RtIHo6nsaXnAVXmbfHxmsr6nj4cCNvEkWDOyq9jDRBEoO7a7HE1iIuUdUHcN6-V14ojgcA-707V/s200/graphics1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392640436911669426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><i>The map of the University of Toronto campus rendered by Alexander Scott Carter, located in Hart House, UofT.<br />Photo by David Steeves</i></td></tr></table>The Friday afternoon had the Board of Directors and Executive who met for the last time of their mandate. Following the meeting, an informal dinner at the favoured Upper Canada styled Barberian's Steak House located across the street from the Arts and Letters Club. The Beley Lecture presented Dr. Clark, Professor of Sociology from the University of Western Ontario and provided an interesting paper on the creation, development and use of honours mostly throughout Europe from the 12th century through to the modern day "Order of Canada". <br /><br /><table align="left" width="200"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYGmJR2gghFR5g8F2jOqn70C-6CCqPMZZ2q7OqXzk341rH010FV7OgISzLCrRYvJNn-hUodX41t3uHPHSwnYkbWMMipnqX1DKc6RGsxFxraS4sY5BsytQi17C7tRgvuooHk3-oiYvMF_s/s1600-h/graphics3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYGmJR2gghFR5g8F2jOqn70C-6CCqPMZZ2q7OqXzk341rH010FV7OgISzLCrRYvJNn-hUodX41t3uHPHSwnYkbWMMipnqX1DKc6RGsxFxraS4sY5BsytQi17C7tRgvuooHk3-oiYvMF_s/s200/graphics3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392640779979098930" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><i>A group of AGM attendees in the Great Hall at Hart House, with the arms painted by Alexander Scott Carter in the background.</i></td></tr></table>Saturday's AGM showed confidence in the members of the Executive, having David M. Cvet as President, Capt. David Rumball as 1st Vice-President, Mr. Carl Larsen as 2nd Vice-President and Treasurer Mr. Ian Steingaszner, all in their second term, except for Ian, who is in his third term.<br /><br />A guided tour of Hart House and Soldier's Tower was made available to a number of attendees of the AGM. This was followed with a Gala Dinner and lecture back at the Great Hall of the Arts and Letters Club. The keynote speaker was Ms. Catherine Spence, who delivered a fascinating lecture and presentation on the works of Alexander Scott Carter.<br /><br />The evening included the presentation of the Letters Patent, presented to Mr. Hawksridge and family by St. Laurent Herald, Mr. Bruce Patterson, and Assinoboine Herald, Mr. Darrel Kennedy.<br /><br />For a complete report with photos, written by Toronto Branch President, David Steeves, click <a href="http://www.heraldry.ca/misc/events/agm_43/AGM_news_.pdf"><b>43rd AGM in Review</b></a>.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-38978604754220339462009-09-22T11:40:00.000-07:002009-09-22T11:52:59.502-07:00Heraldry Instruction by the Laurentian Branch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.heraldry.ca/images/badge_branch_laurentian.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 118px;" src="http://www.heraldry.ca/images/badge_branch_laurentian.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a>The Society's <a href="" target="_blank">Laurentian Branch</a> is offering free heraldry courses to its members and friends at the Macdonald-Stewart Foundation, in the old Forget Mansion on Sherbrooke Street West.<br />The class meets every second Tuesday from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Queen's Room. Participants with computers are sent seven free Google books on the subject of heraldry, and are encouraged to buy Steven Slater's book on heraldry as their primary textbook. Copies of The Heraldic Primer are used as well in the first two introductory lessons.<br /><br /><table width="200" align="right"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3IKWhT7gm4XOxA4GJHLA4h2RxKU5t1zBr6jWjNO0ngQZh8TBdEevCnvigvEWMQqB48HWObi0Wk71Tl9Yrgj-WkocQ8pXQLmrl434kzFHfCXuBD6Iu7bsyvzuswUurkxmlmonFVkQ7UAh7/s1600-h/laurentian_class.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3IKWhT7gm4XOxA4GJHLA4h2RxKU5t1zBr6jWjNO0ngQZh8TBdEevCnvigvEWMQqB48HWObi0Wk71Tl9Yrgj-WkocQ8pXQLmrl434kzFHfCXuBD6Iu7bsyvzuswUurkxmlmonFVkQ7UAh7/s200/laurentian_class.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384365311772181506" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><i>A heraldry class, L-R: Robert Frank, Regine Frank, Noel Nunes, Diana Wall, Claude Bourret, Jocelyne Benoit. Missing: Carola Morton and the instructor/photographer, Peter Hogan</i></td></tr></table>The branch plans to offer both introductory and intermediate courses in the Spring and Autumn.<br />Participants in the courses may choose to take the Heraldry Proficiency exams at introductory and intermediate levels if they choose to; however, the courses are designed as an end in themselves. The exams are not free, but RHSC members get a 50% discount. The primary aim of giving these courses is to increase our members' knowledge of heraldry, and for our friends and branch members to appreciate heraldic history and the beauty of heraldic art. Space is limited. There is room for only eight participants in each course. <br /><br />Interested readers may enquire by phoning 514.321.7475, or email: <a href="mailto:laurentian@heraldry.ca">laurentian@heraldry.ca</a>About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-67093149916324173112009-08-19T18:22:00.000-07:002009-08-20T03:13:54.130-07:00Skype me...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhThqO01FojHHfRj2VFxxrMtqEIch3-bfDnM7LXjcKYZe5dBAeldUWZA_oYCcVLk-1sMN322YdLqY-wi2OQoy6FoxbCVOO_J5HQ9c4F06rSGXw-4IbO6nsrJ3F6fQjVcai3qs3WOgP7UaTL/s1600-h/skype_logo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 105px; height: 47px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhThqO01FojHHfRj2VFxxrMtqEIch3-bfDnM7LXjcKYZe5dBAeldUWZA_oYCcVLk-1sMN322YdLqY-wi2OQoy6FoxbCVOO_J5HQ9c4F06rSGXw-4IbO6nsrJ3F6fQjVcai3qs3WOgP7UaTL/s200/skype_logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371850523026288946" /></a>The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (RHSC) has taken another step into the 21st century by holding its first "virtual" meeting of a number of Executive Committee members. Seven members of the Committee, included the Society's President, David M. Cvet, and from the west to east, Carl Larsen, 2nd Vice President, Darren George, Director and Editor of Gonfanon, David Rumball, 1st Vice President, David Steeves, Toronto Branch President and Robert McColgan, Ottawa Branch President and Peter Hannen, Director and Editor of HinC. The virtual meeting was indeed "coast-to-coast" as David was at his summer residence in Nova Scotia for the call.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPfdVG5MLLaGim1CanhNqX7OmYvj0X1_bO9odE9iSw-P7zclMOYAhBcqEzgW4ejqjXtRNufehy_0jhLGKZ2IxxTZ5-IczYwJnlPtYbhWt98d3lTVktD0xG99DVX4CwPFhkTKSsy1NtXzl/s1600-h/generic-headset.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 75px; height: 90px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPfdVG5MLLaGim1CanhNqX7OmYvj0X1_bO9odE9iSw-P7zclMOYAhBcqEzgW4ejqjXtRNufehy_0jhLGKZ2IxxTZ5-IczYwJnlPtYbhWt98d3lTVktD0xG99DVX4CwPFhkTKSsy1NtXzl/s200/generic-headset.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371851030723446210" /></a>For the past year, David has been encouraging members to download a popular software application called <a href="http://www.skype.com" target="_blank">Skype</a>. This software enables computer to computer communications, either one-on-one with video and audio interface, or one-to-many (like our virtual meeting) in audio only. Although Peter did not have his microphone functioning, he was able to hear the comments during the meeting, and sent text messages to contribute to the discussion. At this point, about 2/3's of the Executive Committee are outfitted with Skype. David encourages the Committee members to purchase a headset, similar to the one depicted on the above left. This improves both the receiving and sending audio, and keeps the conversation quiet in the house, as opposed to having people speaking over your computer's speakers and possibly disturbing others in the house. The virtual meeting was scheduled for 9:00pm Atlantic Time, Thursday, August 13. The meeting was successful as it went well, and it clearly demonstrated the possibilities of hosting virtual meetings with respect to connecting with more members of the Executive Committee and saving both the members and the Society from incurring costs.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-6866907593745923362009-06-22T14:51:00.000-07:002009-06-22T14:57:13.705-07:00Digby Heraldry ClassOn Monday, June 22, David M. Cvet, President of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada delivered a presentation on Canadian Heraldry to an audience comprised of three classes of grade 4 and grade 5 students, of the Digby Elementary School in Digby, Nova Scotia. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdbX4ZCA69eQ6H61B1VhjZq-zlmYs_PGXpq99y83LLzLBFIjqKq2_sI20z7z3C0ijiRsNRXrRswbmbcgF-WvddHDY6lodN7VveJR7QhmDxz6csEBixOLKeZUCbqWN3Bhffee6uxOU_cb_/s1600-h/DSC_0014_1000.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdbX4ZCA69eQ6H61B1VhjZq-zlmYs_PGXpq99y83LLzLBFIjqKq2_sI20z7z3C0ijiRsNRXrRswbmbcgF-WvddHDY6lodN7VveJR7QhmDxz6csEBixOLKeZUCbqWN3Bhffee6uxOU_cb_/s200/DSC_0014_1000.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350273308660570530" /></a>The presentation began with the viewing the first part of the Society's DVD which introduced the viewers to the basics and history of heraldry. <br /><br />After the DVD, David fielded questions from the students, and then distributed photocopies of blank shields for the kids to colour their own coats of arms and participate in a contest on deciding whose drawing of the arms were considered the best or most interesting. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTRj7BlPLcRXJ0e_PSgc9gbNjIQ0F97xI6u28ALTNbea8akCqXQ6aPr0mNUctqeH0e97EZ2VLAyX9vjoNJmvGpbHBX2TKSz8ryjCAMEJR4AsL8ForwRrPqHVQVrSirgJeQnLHnEHOaP5X/s1600-h/hannah_1000.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 179px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTRj7BlPLcRXJ0e_PSgc9gbNjIQ0F97xI6u28ALTNbea8akCqXQ6aPr0mNUctqeH0e97EZ2VLAyX9vjoNJmvGpbHBX2TKSz8ryjCAMEJR4AsL8ForwRrPqHVQVrSirgJeQnLHnEHOaP5X/s200/hannah_1000.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350273478745623042" /></a>There were six tables occupied by students, and once the drawing was completed, each table selected the best or most interesting arms. These were collected by David, and then shown to the entire group of students. The selected arms were determined by the volume of the cheers and applauding by the students. As it would happen, there was a tie between two drawings, and in order to break the tie, a coin toss was done, and Hannah's arms was selected. Her depiction is shown on the left. She was presented with a prize of a DVD entitled "Kingdom of Heaven". The Society challenges those "heraldically" inclined individuals to attempt write the blazon of the arms!<br /><br />The Society wishes to thank Mr. Martin Winchester, grade 5 teacher at the school for organizing this event.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-16544904554543412492009-05-26T05:07:00.000-07:002009-05-26T05:20:15.314-07:00Heraldry at the HallOn Monday, May 4th, Her Excellency the Governor General hosted an event at Rideau Hall, her official residence, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Canadian Heraldic Authority, and also to celebrate "the vitality of Canadian heraldry" (as the invitation read). Mme Jean wore her handsome gold, silver and enamel chain of office as head of the Canadian Heraldic Authority; she is also, of course, patron of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada.<br /><br /><table align="left"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.gg.ca/media/pho/index_e.asp?GalleryID=720&Sequence=7"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.gg.ca/media/pho/galleryPics/4429.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><td></tr><tr><td><font size="-2"><i>Her Excellency explains the symbolism of her own coat of arms. “My arms reflect my roots and my sense of belonging, but also my most deeply held beliefs, what I hope to accomplish during my mandate, and the legacy that I want to leave to the country that welcomed me with open arms.” - the carving was created by Society member, Donald Black. Click <a href="http://www.gg.ca/media/pho/index_e.asp?GalleryID=720&Sequence=7">here</a> to view more details on the image.</i></font></td></tr></table>The event took place in the ballroom of Rideau Hall, with a reception and exhibition following in the Tent Room. Present were past and present staff and heralds of the Authority, most of the officers and directors of our Society, members of the Ottawa branch, and children from the Michaëlle Jean School in Ottawa. The event was chaired by Sheila Marie Cook, who is secretary to the Governor General and Chancellor of the Authority. The principal speaker was the Governor General, who spoke with passion of the experience of working on her personal coat-of-arms, to find symbols which spoke of her own history and current interests. Her Excellency was presented with a carved and polychromed depiction of her arms, the work of Donald Black and a gift from him and from the Society.<br /><br />During the main event in the ballroom of Rideau Hall, a couple of announcements were made which were gratifying to our members. One is that the Garfield Weston Foundation has presented the Authority with chains of office for each of the heralds: these were on view in the Tent Room after the ceremony. Even more gratifying was the announcement that the Governor General has authorized the wearing of a tabard by the Chief Herald. Alas, there was no sketch on view of what this tabard might look like, but the announcement marked the fulfillment of a dream which the Society has had for many years. The achievement of this dream, however, lies in our hands: on behalf of the Society, our executive has underwritten the cost of the tabard, and an appeal to our membership is forthwith launched to cover the cost!About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-62409699933416848422009-04-01T04:09:00.000-07:002009-04-01T04:25:03.869-07:00Toronto Branch at the ROM...The morning of March 16th was no ordinary morning. With the help of <a href="http://toronto.heraldry.ca" target="_blank">Toronto Branch</a> Vice President David Steeves, transported and unloaded the paraphernalia which formed the Society's heraldry display area for the duration of March Break at the <a href="http://www.rom.on.ca" target="_blank">Royal Ontario Museum</a> (ROM) from March 16 to the 20th. This is the third year in which the Branch has actively been engaged with the ROM, executing the mission of the Society with ease as literally thousands of people passed through the area, many stopping to ask questions, and/or their children wishing to pause for a few minutes to colour their own personal coats of arms.<table align="center" width="320"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ92c2UIWnfSFVdBBknoh0ZpS4IYlMw8CWvTo7sCViaPaCAF6Y7six_5mT6PbKFgfFy3WjYDuT5sOM633jxrbzlVIQ2r__Aa5YdW-CjFYtX4kI8A4HaqI5XiAenhkO7A2O4d6RKEC-v6r3/s1600-h/viewOfKidsTable.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ92c2UIWnfSFVdBBknoh0ZpS4IYlMw8CWvTo7sCViaPaCAF6Y7six_5mT6PbKFgfFy3WjYDuT5sOM633jxrbzlVIQ2r__Aa5YdW-CjFYtX4kI8A4HaqI5XiAenhkO7A2O4d6RKEC-v6r3/s320/viewOfKidsTable.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319680715197279010" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><i>View of the presentation tables with the children's arms drawing table in the foreground left</i></td></tr></table>The presentation area was setup this year adjacent to the glass case housing a cuirass (16th century), halberd, two-handed sword and other medieval artifacts. It was an appropriate back-drop for the heraldry display and presentation. Featured at this year's display included the hand-made by Society member, Donald Black, the coats of arms of the previous Governor General and the current Governor General. Featured as well, was a wooden carving of the City of Toronto coat of arms which was on loan at last year's March Break.<br /><br /><table align="left" width="200"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfYO_j7hKlECXRcBNBzJw29F__awcF43yetFcBv7s5hMRV_3_56GKxgPq-Llo6dJmkQSzxtg0JuVqSahzqD6xIV8CqbzvBc-9bvbqHSKiyvqIosXoVFHP2BRIgRy8xuBhrvzfRVdHX5NZ/s1600-h/childArms.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfYO_j7hKlECXRcBNBzJw29F__awcF43yetFcBv7s5hMRV_3_56GKxgPq-Llo6dJmkQSzxtg0JuVqSahzqD6xIV8CqbzvBc-9bvbqHSKiyvqIosXoVFHP2BRIgRy8xuBhrvzfRVdHX5NZ/s200/childArms.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319681370600174306" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><i>A young visitor to the ROM, diligently working on her personal coat of arms</i></td></tr></table>The ever popular "kids' table" manned by ROM volunteers, provided opportunities for the kids visiting the museum to take some time out and focus on drawing and colouring their own personal coat of arms, under the guidance of the very knowledgeable Branch volunteers manning the display area. Frequently, as the children are busy drawing and being well behaved, the parents would take the time out to discuss Canadian heraldry with whomever was available at the display, often surprised to learn that heraldry is alive and well in Canada.<br /><br />The five day affair concluded with some volunteers from the <a href="http://toronto.heraldry.ca" target="_blank">Toronto Branch</a> actively participating in the second annual armoured tournament held by AEMMA in cooperation with the ROM and the RHSC. The tournament was nothing short of glorious.<br /><br />The <a href="http://toronto.heraldry.ca" target="_blank">Toronto Branch</a> wishes to thank the volunteers manning the display area, which includes Tom Doran, who was there each and every day, David Rumball, John Wilkes, Ilona Jurkiewicz (Branch President), and David Steeves.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-78650253488430310242009-03-11T10:56:00.000-07:002009-03-11T11:08:00.078-07:00First Canadian Space Expedition CrestOK, perhaps a contemporary usage of the word "crest" as opposed to the more traditional heraldic usage, regardless, such symbolism is the heart of heraldry, and the Canadian Space Agency, even though they may not realize it, are actively practicing the spirit of heraldry through their new "crest". <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition20-21/canadian_patch.asp" target="_blank"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/images/expedition_20-21_ecusson_t.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>This patch commemorates Canada's first long duration Expedition onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Canadian Space Agency astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk will live and work in the Station for six months. Robert is an admirer of Pacific Northwest Indigenous art, and is honoured that Bill Helin, a renowned Tsimshian artist has accepted to portray his mission through the use of several of its mythical figures.<br /><br />For more details on the story and the symbolism in the "crest", visit the Canadian Space Agency's story by clicking on the above image.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-40094710532970403092009-01-03T08:52:00.000-08:002009-01-13T12:45:22.512-08:00President's Message - 2009Contemplating this issue's message, I pondered on what might be considered significant anniversaries for 2009. I was unsuccessful in discovering any specifically heraldic anniversaries, but did recall some which, while not entirely heraldic, were significant from a human perspective and in demonstrating how symbolism plays an important part in our lives.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiESbkVsZ2-dSp57WxvydjLYe91peKfowQcCOmpMtt814VRw8tZlq5u-lx1EBDC1qLnlTy7dq1AsTXFq41WdoXpzGX7XXz41R78pZXsVUsfhhgBPDo83p29TEEabPe6odBUiMqE8YMReQiN/s1600-h/apollo11_crest.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiESbkVsZ2-dSp57WxvydjLYe91peKfowQcCOmpMtt814VRw8tZlq5u-lx1EBDC1qLnlTy7dq1AsTXFq41WdoXpzGX7XXz41R78pZXsVUsfhhgBPDo83p29TEEabPe6odBUiMqE8YMReQiN/s200/apollo11_crest.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287112438264623170" /></a>As a great admirer since my childhood of NASA and its programs, I have a great interest in the first one. This year will mark 40 years since the first lunar landing by Apollo 11 on July 24, 1969. Each NASA mission is identified by a special “crest” (their term) symbolizing its various concepts and attributes – in the case of the Apollo 11, the “crest” shows the American eagle landing on the surface of the moon with the olive branch of peace clenched in its talons. I remember it as one of the rare times when the entire planet was in sync with a significant human accomplishment. Continuing with the space exploration theme, a worthy acknowledgement is this year marks the 20th anniversary of the formation of the Canadian Space Agency or CSA. Interestingly, unlike NASA, the CSA had petitioned for a grant of arms which were granted by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on July 25, 1991. The arms are depicted below right.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9fLavNbr3rhj_sKA-3vp9QyvcYuPL6Xu-eM4Q5aE8Egayh04jMxe9OiEiuZr3FjHO9HgcInsTvMaQX2CFyXB3PCPr8AXuiuHFdoM_P4ivAKUv5qv_XiXiYvLbgl20HjrqH4ElgUI1Ba2_/s1600-h/CanSpaceAgency.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 168px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9fLavNbr3rhj_sKA-3vp9QyvcYuPL6Xu-eM4Q5aE8Egayh04jMxe9OiEiuZr3FjHO9HgcInsTvMaQX2CFyXB3PCPr8AXuiuHFdoM_P4ivAKUv5qv_XiXiYvLbgl20HjrqH4ElgUI1Ba2_/s320/CanSpaceAgency.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290882117204761746" /></a><br /><br />For the Scots out there (and for the rest of us who wish we were), this year marks 250 years since the birth of Robbie Burns. <br /><br />From a monarchical perspective, this coming April marks the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII ascending the throne of England. <br /><br />Another significant event was the dismantling of the Berlin Wall on November 9 of 1989, with 2009 marking 20 years since that historic event took place.<br /><br />These anniversaries mark significant events of human history. I felt that perhaps we should also mark the achievements of the Society with the following significant events.<br /><br />2009 marks the 43rd anniversary of the Society since its creation in 1966. Perhaps “43rd” doesn't have the same ring as “40th ” or “50th ” as an anniversary, but it does clearly indicate the long history and the viability of the Society, especially in surviving the dramatic cultural and political changes that have occurred during the years since its birth. I am pleased and honoured to be President of such a longstanding, credible and viable organization.<br />Our journal Heraldry in Canada also marks its 43rd anniversary, having been published first in September of 1966. Its first issue consisted of two double-sided 8½ x 11 sheets and contained five black-and-white illustrations of Provincial Arms, a list of thirty-two Society members and four or five articles. The editor was probably our Society’s founder, Allan Beddoe, O.B.E. Another significant anniversary for 2009 is the 19th for our newsletter Gonfanon, first produced in December 1990, with editor Daniel Cogné and associate editor John Kennedy. (Thanks to John Wilkes for providing these historical details).<br /><br />On the subject of the Society’s traditions, it should be noted that a new one was established at the recent AGM in Montreal. This was the bearing in of the mace by Nemo Turner, our very own mace-bearer. I was surprised to learn of the extensive history and significance of this ceremony, and am pleased that Nemo has volunteered to fill this new position. I felt that the ceremony of the mace enhanced the “feel” of the AGM and look forward to the ceremony again at future meetings of the Society. Speaking of AGM’s, mark on your calendars:- October 2-4, 2009 at the Toronto Arts & Letters Club as the next AGM.<br /><br />I was pleased to learn that the BC/Yukon Branch had put on a successful and well-attended formal dinner at the Oceanfront Grand Resort, Victoria, having as special guests the Hon. Steven L. Point, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and his wife, the Hon. Mrs Gwendolyn Point. <br /> In December the Toronto Branch held their fifth annual Christmas Dinner at the Royal Canadian Military Institute, having as its special guest heraldic artist Karen Bailey. She delivered a fascinating account of her experiences as a Canadian Army artist in Kandahar, leaving her with unforgettable images to put onto canvas. Her artwork will be put on display at a planned exhibition this year or in 2010. Dr. Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada also attended the dinner, which was a thoroughly enjoyable affair. These local events are extremely important to ensure that the Society remains relevant by enhancing its ability to “reach out” to members and non-members alike.<br /><br />In closing, I look forward to the events scheduled for 2009 and to the creativity that goes behind the planning and organizing of these occasions. I look forward also to working with the Executive and facing the numerous challenges ahead, and to finding new, creative and pragmatic solutions that will further the mission of the Society.<br /><br />By David M. CvetAbout the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660332931598384439.post-50073528188415500472008-12-16T12:17:00.000-08:002008-12-16T12:29:12.909-08:00Toronto Branch 5th annual Christmas Dinner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.heraldry.ca/images/badge_branch_toronto.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 120px;" src="http://www.heraldry.ca/images/badge_branch_toronto.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a>The Toronto Branch of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada hosted its 5th annual Christmas Dinner at the Royal Canadian Military Institute located on University Avenue, Toronto. The dinner was well attended and had as special guest and speaker, artist <a href="http://www.karenbaily.ca" target="_blank">Karen Bailey</a>. <br /><table width="320"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsGzkSMfTKHMdtlakQXKJV7O7D1TRDBF_CA_TZ7VMdJ6risjzI1VQIZppG-2tW51yOOk3ndfQjy6S2t4JVi76vj0IFKP9v_H7YPEZdUzrLIY1fvBKuRCfpr-IIaZlSIkHX8XBB0rN7N-Y/s1600-h/RHSC-RCMI-6.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsGzkSMfTKHMdtlakQXKJV7O7D1TRDBF_CA_TZ7VMdJ6risjzI1VQIZppG-2tW51yOOk3ndfQjy6S2t4JVi76vj0IFKP9v_H7YPEZdUzrLIY1fvBKuRCfpr-IIaZlSIkHX8XBB0rN7N-Y/s320/RHSC-RCMI-6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280485025049217026" /></a></td></tr><tr><td>L-R: Dr. Claire Boudreau, Society President David M. Cvet, Ms. Karen Bailey, Mr. Neil Fraser</td></tr></table><br />Her artist career began as a heraldic artist, and later was appointed military artist. She had traveled to Afghanistan in June 2007 to document military medical personnel at the Role 3 Hospital in Kandahar. Her presentation at the dinner include numerous photographs of her travel and experiences at the Hospital, many of which were poignant, dramatically conveying the significant challenges faced by not only the staff of the Hospital, but by the Canadian military and the local civilians requiring care.<br /><br />The dinner was also attended by Dr. Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada.<br /><table width="212"><tr><td><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBdm2yrQ9kdDV4pO1Dzz75up23-FcqAwqAanKCMR7U705pshGrh2TRLgUZL-Dew7MNJ-PZUBRplM0CSvUmzZCPXBAnlo9bqlkqly4cJ4aTtwRYEltJ-uPkW8MmL8jwzt4Lt9FQl1wDGWXe/s1600-h/RHSC-RCMI-9.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBdm2yrQ9kdDV4pO1Dzz75up23-FcqAwqAanKCMR7U705pshGrh2TRLgUZL-Dew7MNJ-PZUBRplM0CSvUmzZCPXBAnlo9bqlkqly4cJ4aTtwRYEltJ-uPkW8MmL8jwzt4Lt9FQl1wDGWXe/s320/RHSC-RCMI-9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280485147228066274" /></a></td></tr><tr><td>L-R: Toronto Branch President Ilona Jurkiewicz and Chief Herald of Canada, Dr. Claire Boudreau</td></tr></table><br />Thanks to Marie Fraser for the photographs.About the RHSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08639004623666834089noreply@blogger.com1