Convention – 2016 Recap

2016 CSMMI Convention Summary

Summary of the 2016 CSMMI Convention

CSMMI ANNUAL 2-DAY SHOW

Venue: Burlington Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, ON Friday June 17 & Saturday June 18, 2016

Another successful event. Bourse featured 36 dealers on 79 tables. Members exhibits on 6 display tables.

Special attraction: Jeffrey Hoare Military Auction generated a large turnout

2016 CSMMI ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

ELECTION OF OFFICERS (2016 – 2017)

President – Bryan Patterson (#953)

Secretary – Bill Alexander (#721)

Treasurer – Fred Tripp (#L464)

AWARDS

Harvey Mitchell Award Fred Tripp (#L464)

Silver Medal Andy Traverse (#1655)

Gold Badge of Honour

Bernard J. Keegan (#585)

Ken Keegan (#1603)

Colin Langridge ( (posthumous award) presented to his daughter Ann Langridge

Honourary Member Cathy Tripp (#H001)

The CSMMI’s 1^st honourary membership

DISPLAY COMPETITION

1^st place – Andy Traverse (#1655),

The Mahdist War (British Colonial War in late 19^th Century Africa)

2^nd place – Robert J. Haggerty (#1370)

The 160^th and 169^th Battalion and 109^th Regiment

3^rd place – Lt. Col (ret.) Bernard Nehring (#810)

O.T.C. – Officers’ Training Corps (Great Britain) and C.O.T.C. - Canadian Officers’ Training Corps

: The CSMMI display educates visitors on the basics of medals, badges and insignia.

: The CSMMI seeks new members

: Many enthusiasts searched the bourse tables

: Searching for the next treasure

: Andy stands in front of his display

: Medals, artifacts and a miniature diorama of the Mahdist War earned 1st place in the display competition.

: Detail of a display on the Mahdist War, a British Colonial War

: Bob Haggerty was on hand to explain the details of his exhibit and earned 2nd place honours

: Lt. Col. Bernard Nehring’s OTC and COTC display received the 3rd place honours

: President Bryan Patterson awards the Harvey Mitchell Award to Fred Tripp

: CSMMI Silver Medal with Harvey Mitchell device and Life Member bar

: President Bryan Patterson presents the CSMMI Silver Medal to Andy Traverse.

: Bryan Patterson presents the Gold Badge of Honour to Bernie Keegan

: Bryan Patterson presents the Gold Badge of Honour to Ken Keegan

: Ann Langridge accepts the Gold Bage of Honour on behalf of her father Colin Langridge from Bryan Patterson

: Tim Burt sets up the next lot at the fun auction.

: Sold! At the fun auction.

: Tanya Ursual at her table

: Terry and Jim chat about their collecting interests

: Rudy asks, “How can I help you.”

: Lest We Forget

This year the annual convention featured a show of 36 dealers on 80+ tables from across Canada and the United States. Vendors selling and trading Canadian & Foreign militaria. Items include orders, decorations & medals, metal and cloth badges, buttons, insignia, books, uniforms, helmets, historical items, war relics, swords, daggers, bayonets, field equipment, prints, trench art, military toys and toy soldiers, and more.

Militaria identification and evaluation section was available to the public. A chance to identify those military objects you have had around the house for years.

General Admission $10.00 CSMMI Members $8.00

Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult Free Parking