AGM Update
Treble Victor Group held its Annual General Meeting on 18 March 2025. The virtual meeting was attended by 54 members. The meeting approved the National Board which consists of
Francis Bleeker, National President
Robert Barnes, Secretary,
David Sutcliffe, Treasurer,
Marcel Gagnier, Membership Director,
Cliff Trollope, Past President,
Adam Bombicino, Director, Outreach and Alliances,
Rob Buckingham, Chapter Lead, Toronto.
David Sutcliffe, Chapter Lead, Montreal.
Aaron Lesarge, Chapter Lead, Ottawa,
Rupert Whiting, Chapter Lead, Vancouver,
Quentin Innes, Chapter Lead, Edmonton,
Frederic Maurette, Chapter Lead, Calgary,
Gordon Hurley, Chapter Lead, New Brunswick,
Beni Reydman, Chapter Lead, Winnipeg,
Samieh Walden, Executive Director.
Membership has grown by 12% over the last year to 525.
Francis Bleeker thanked Tim Patriquin, Eric Belisle and Tom Quigley for their hard work for the Toronto, the Ottawa chapter and the Corporate Outreach Programme respectively.
The AGM approved the budget for 2025 and heard the chapter reports.
Treble Victor has a lot to celebrate this year. Honorary member Kevin Newman was presented the prestigious Ross Munro Award by the CDAI. A large number of members received the The King Charles III Coronation medal for services to their communities which underscores the calibre of our members: Michael Mackillop, Gordon Hurley, Andre Thivierge, Gregory Burt, Christian Mosely, Samieh Walden, Don Ludlow, Rob Francis, Philip Grosch, Cliff Trollope & Ray Joseph .
Tarek Sardana received a special mention as the new honorary colonel of 437 ‘Husky’ Transport Squadron of the RCAF.
The highest award available within Treble Victor is the Mark Walden Award for members who lived the values and principles of 3V but went over and beyond for the group and our mission. This year’s laureates are Eric Belisle and Tom Quigley.
Treble Victor has a lot to be proud of!
In 2025 Treble Victor will continue to improve its internal network of members and external network of corporations and allied organizations through a number of initiatives to be the First Port of Call for veterans transitioning from the military to the civilian workplace.