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  2023 Black Tie Dinner     




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The Venue

aerial view of the Scottish Community Centre

This year's Branch Black Tie Dinner was held at the Victoria Scottish Community Centre in Victoria, on November 25th.  What follows is a selection of photos taken during the dinner.   Source for the photo to the right: Victoria Scottish Community Centre




Dining Room

collapsible poster of the arms of the RHSC

Members and guests are greeted by the Society's arms as they enter the dining room.




Steve Cowan at the lecturn

Branch president Steve Cowan hosts the evening's events. 

Arms of Steve Cowan

Before the dinner, certificates were presented to new fellows of the Society.  These included two members from our branch, John Neill and Gary Mitchell.  Branch member Shirley Greenwood also became a full fellow but, unfortunately, was not able to attend the presentation ceremony.




people at dining tables

Six full tables of diners are enjoying the festivities as they begin their meals.




Jason Burgoin at the lecturn

After the dinner, the new National president, Jason Burgoin, gives his view on how to build the RHSC over the coming years.

Arms of Jason Burgoin


various flags standing next to a large window

A line of flags provide the right ambience to the room.  (The two diners facing the camera are Sir John Cave-Browne-Cave and his wife, Jennifer.)

Arms of Sir John Cave-Browne-Cave





badge of the BC branch of the RHSC

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