Victoria

Events

Throughout the year, the Branch 1200 holds business meetings, lunches. and presentations.  Meeting topics and dates are  confirmed in the Calendar at https://bcgrea.ca/events/

Next Event:   Thursday June 18, 2026

Summer Lunch & AGM
Batter up!!….We’re excited to announce that Jim Swanson – Managing Partner of Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Club is the keynote speaker for our June 18th gathering.

Win a prize:  By coming to the lunch, you’re entered into a draw for door prizes.

Location: Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion,  Upper Hall (Elevator Available) at 1070 Tillicum Road, Esquimalt
Gourmet Lunch: Gourmet sandwiches, salad, dessert & beverages
Time: Doors open at 12:30pm.  Lunch starts at 1pm.
Cost: $25 per person for Branch members and non-members. You can now pay at the door if you register by June 11th. (We need to let the cater know a week in advance the number of people coming.)
Ticket Purchase:

Before June 11th –
by e-transfer to payments1200@bcgrea.ca   Include your phone number in the e-transfer message box.  If you need help, please email: treasurer.branch1200@bcgrea.ca

send an e-mail to the treasurer.branch1200@bcgrea.ca to reserve a space to pay at the door.

You will get an e-ticket if you pay by e-transfer and a paper ticket if you pay in person. Your ticket confirms your registration for the lunch.

Key Note Address and AGM: 2 – 3:00pm  Free. Register here to attend only thespeaker/AGM in person (no lunch, or click here to attend by Zoom. Zoom opens at 1:45 on June 18, 2026.

Volunteer on Executive

Victoria Branch 1200 welcomes new members to its Executive Board. This year we are seeking people who are interested in various positions including treasurer, program coordinator and organizers for social and members’ welfare activities.

Executive members organize events or workshops for Branch 1200 members. We also host speakers to talk about matters of interest to our members. We maintain a webpage, publish a newsletter twice a year, contribute to the provincial PEN, work on recruiting and retaining new members and ensure that our finances are well-managed in accordance with BCGREA guidelines. The Chair represents the Branch on the provincial Board and other members also participate on various provincial committees. The Executive meets 4-6 times per year, either in person or by zoom. Although times vary, generally members will spend up to 10 hours per month on Branch activities.

To volunteer to join the Branch Executive team, please complete the
nomination form

Membership Dues

$25.00 per primary member, $15 to add a spouse/partner.  Due on January 1st of each year (unless by automatic pension deduction). Please forward cheque to Central Support or pay online through e-invoice.

Directors at Large:

Communications
Zoe Duff

Goodwill/Telephone
Marika Czink

Presentation Program
Gerry Buydens