Convention – 2022 Summary & Photos

After a Two Year Hiatus, the Two-Day Show Didn't Disappoint

The 2022 CSMMI Annual Convention held on June 17 and 18^th at the Holiday Inn Convention site, in Burlington, Ontario Canada was a huge success. After a two-year hiatus due to he lockdowns related to managing the COVID-19 pandemic, members, vendors and guests were eager to return to normal, meet with old friends and search for items to enhance their collections. Attendance was up, vendors reported good business, and collectors provided praise for the event and even showcased some of their "finds" on the CSMMI Facebook pages.

We are pleased to provide a summary of the annual show, the Annual General Meeting and the award of the Harvey Mitchell Award to Bryan Patterson.

2022 CSMMI Convention Summary

CSMMI ANNUAL 2-DAY SHOW

Venue: Burlington Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, ON Friday June 17 & Saturday June 18, 2022

Another successful event. Bourse featured 39 dealers on 79 tables. Members exhibits on 6 display tables. Special attraction: Juno Beach Association display

2022 CSMMI ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

Took place on Friday June 17, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Harvester Room of the Burlington Holiday Inn. All regular and required business took place, including, approval of the Minutes of the AGM held on June 21, 2019, financial statement for year ending 2021 (approved), membership report (approved), website report, report on Facebook, elections of officers and awards presentations. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS (2022 – 2023)

President – Bryan Patterson (#953)

1st Vice-President - Mike McLean

2nd Vice President - Juan José Besteiro

Secretary – Bill Alexander (#721)

Treasurer – Andy Traverse (#1655)

Member at Large - Dave Hiorth

AWARDS

Harvey Mitchell Award - W. Bryan Patterson, HM (#953)

Fellowship Designation - Michael C. McHenry, F.CSMMI (#746)

Life Member - Louis Grimshaw (#L422)

DISPLAY COMPETITION

1^st place – Gold Medal: Tony Reintjes & Mike Reintjes for The Canadian Corps of the First World War

2^nd place – Silver Medal: Juan José Besteiro Ruiz-Huidobro for French Militaria

3rd place - Bronze Medal: John Nayduk for Silk Patriotic Pillows

: Bryan Patterson (c) receives the Harvey Mitchel Award from VP Mike McLean (l) and Fred Tripp, HM (r)

: Bryan Patterson (l) presents the Fellow certificate to Michael McHenry

: Bryan Patterson (l) congratulates Lou Grimshaw on becoming a Life Member

: Bryan Patterson (c) presents the 1st Place display plaque and gold medal to Mike Reintjes (l) and Tony Reintjes (r).

: Bryan Patterson (r) presents the 2nd Place display silver medal to Juan José Besteiro

: Bryan Patterson (l) presents the 3rd Place display bronze medal to John Nayduk

: The Harvey Mitchel Award to W. Bryan Patterson

: The 1st Place display receiving the gold medal for the fabulous display on the First World War Canadian Corps featuring badges and insignia for each of the Four Divisions.

: Detail of the gold medal display of the CEF Canadian Corps including kit and materials from the period.

: Detail of the French Militaria display recipient of the silver medal award.

: The souvenir silk pillow collection featuring regimental insignia earned a bronze medal.

: This display paid tribute to Rudy Sauro’s collecting career and service to the Society.