Here to Serve Those Who Have Served
Our Association is a network of former RCMP employees investing in each other for mutual support today, tomorrow and always.
The RCMP Veterans’ Association (RCMPVA) has been in existence since 1886. It was incorporated under the name Royal Northwest Mounted Police Veterans’ Association by Letters Patent under the Companies Act on January 14, 1924, and steps were taken on December 1, 1954, to change the Association’s name to reflect the present-day name of the Force.
Our Mission
To be responsive to the physical, psychological, social and economic welfare of all former employees of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their families.
Our Vision
To provide exemplary service and support to our family of retired peace officers and employees and their families today, tomorrow and always.
Our Values
Diversity, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Teamwork, Service and Leadership.
Our Purpose
The RCMP Veterans’ Association is a dedicated family of former employees of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The members of the Association possess shared life experiences and unique skills and abilities that are reflected in all we do for the greater good of our membership and all of the RCMP family. We are proud of our career contributions to the preservation of peace and security in Canada and our role in the rich history and traditions of the Force. Together we are stronger, and we welcome you to become a member of the venerated family of Veterans.
The RCMPVA (The Association) is governed by a Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors are dedicated Association members who are investing in the greater good of the Association membership by volunteering their time and taking on the responsibility for overseeing the business activities and other affairs of the Association. The board is comprised of up to 11 directors who are elected by the membership during the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Board then elects members of the board to take on the four Officers positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The other board members (Directors) then take on the leadership of committees to conduct the operational aspects of the Association with the support of the Chief Administration Officer. Each board member agrees to serve a three-year term with the Board.
Past President RCMP Veterans' Association
Based Kentville, NS
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President RCMP Veterans Association
Based in Ottawa, ON
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Steve Walker" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/03-Steve-Walker.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Director RCMP Veterans Association
Liaison – Pensions and Benefits
Based in Winnipeg, MB
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Peter Sorensen" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-Peter-Sorensen.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Treasurer RCMP Veterans Association
Based in Smmerside , PEI
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Vice President - RCMP Veterans Association
Based in Lethbridge, AB
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Secretary RCMP Veterans Association
Based in Newfoundland and Labrador
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Robert (Bob) Myhill" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/07-Robert-Bob-Myhill.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Director RCMP Veterans Association
Bylaw Committee
Based in Kingston, ON
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Donna Morse" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/09-Donna-Morse.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Director RCMP Veterans Association
Communications Committee
Based in South Surrey, BC
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Derren Lench" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Derren-Lench.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Director RCMP Veterans Association
Audit Committee
Based in Victoria, BC
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The Association Secretariat is responsible to provide the bulk of the operational and administrative support for the Association. In addition to this they also lead the development of responsible standards and assurance mechanisms, mange stakeholder engagement, communications, oversight of the membership program, and supporting divisions for day to day issues and larger events (AGM).
Chief Administration Officer
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Executive Assistant
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Mike Duffy" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/03-Mike-Duffy.jpg" _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" body_text_color="#000000" global_colors_info="{}" body_text_color__hover_enabled="on|desktop" body_text_color__hover="#FF2200"]
Co Chair Support Advocates
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Steve Graham" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-Steve-Graham.jpg" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" body_text_color="#000000" global_colors_info="{}" body_text_color__hover_enabled="on|desktop" body_text_color__hover="#FF2200"]
Benefit Trust Fund (BTF) - Manager
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Ralph Mahar" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/05-Ralph-Mahar.jpg" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" body_text_color="#000000" global_colors_info="{}" body_text_color__hover_enabled="on|desktop" body_text_color__hover="#FF2200"]
Honours and Recognition - Operational Director
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Sandra Conlin" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/06-Sandra-Conlin.jpg" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" body_text_color="#000000" global_colors_info="{}" body_text_color__hover_enabled="on|desktop" body_text_color__hover="#FF2200"]
Membership - Director (Acting)
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Alan Treddenick" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/07-Alan-Treddenick.jpg" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" body_text_color="#000000" global_colors_info="{}" body_text_color__hover_enabled="on|desktop" body_text_color__hover="#FF2200"]
Strategic Engagement - Operational Director
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The RCMPVA Board of Directors conducts its oversight functions in concert with key committees so the association and its board operate effectively and in accordance with a high standard of corporate governance that adheres to the requirements of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
Association Governance Committee (AGC)
Chair: Bob Byers
Treasurer: Peter Sorensen
Secretary: Mark Brown
Chief Administration Officer: Glen Siegersma
Communications: Donna Morse
Director: Darcy Sanders
Communications
Chair: Donna Morse
Support : CAO Glen Siegersma
Website Coordination: CAO Glen Siegersma
Social Media coordination: Debbie Trask
Membership Committee
Chair: Acting - Peter Sorensen
Co Chair: Sandra Collin
Association Membership Management System: Secretariat
Advocacy
Co Chair: Mike Duffy
Co Chair: John Sherstone
Support Committee
Pension Advisory Committee (RCMP PAC): Steve Walker
Pension Finance Oversight Committee: Steve Walker
Member Benefits - Chair: Steve Walker
RCMP Benefit Trust Fund: Steve Graham
Dental Advisory: Bill Brydon (Nova Scotia Division)
Graves Committee: Jack O’Reilly (Toronto Division)
Audit Committee
Chair: Derren Lench
Member: John Leith
ExOfficio: Peter Sorensen
Nomination Committee
Chair: Sandy GLENN Past President
Honours & Recognition Committee
Chair: Ralph Mahar
History
Chair: Vacant
RCMP – RCMPVA Benefits Committee
Co-Chair: Steve Walker
Co-Chair: Director General/Officer i/c National Compensations Services, RCMP
Veterans’ Women’s Council
Co-Chair: Jane Hall
Co-Chair: Vivienne Stewart
Member: Vivienne Stewart, BC
Member: Dr. Darlene Worth, NS
Member: Ron Lewis
Association Advocate: Mike Duffy
VAC Stakeholders
Advisory Group on Families: Dave Leblanc
Service Excellence Advisory Group: Ralph Mahar
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research
Lead: Rick Morris
Office of the Veterans Ombudsman Advisory Council (OVO)
Council Member: Steve Walker and Jane Hall
RCMP Veterans’ Association Foundation
Director: Keith Trail, Nanaimo, BC
Director: John Francis, Kingston, ON
Director: Ian Atkins, Bedford, NS
Director: Luisa Russo Lemay, Ottawa, ON
Director: Robert Hurman, Paradise, NL
Director: Jerry Plastow, Edmonton, AB
Chair: Sandy Glenn of Kentville, NS
Steve Walker , Winnipeg, MB
Al Rivard, Moncton, NB
Dave Leblanc, Gimli, MB
Cal Small, Orleans, ON
Tim Hoban, Miramichi, NB
Rick Morris, Toronto, ON
Bill Patton, Edmonton, AB
Keith Trail, Namaimo, BC
Bill McCheyne, Surrey, BC
Board of Directors
The RCMPVA (The Association) is governed by a Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors are dedicated Association members who are investing in the greater good of the Association membership by volunteering their time and taking on the responsibility for overseeing the business activities and other affairs of the Association. The board is comprised of up to 11 directors who are elected by the membership during the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Board then elects members of the board to take on the four Officers positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The other board members (Directors) then take on the leadership of committees to conduct the operational aspects of the Association with the support of the Chief Administration Officer. Each board member agrees to serve a three-year term with the Board.
Past President RCMP Veterans' Association
Based Kentville, NS
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Sandra Conlin" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/02-Sandra-Conlin.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.3" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]
President RCMP Veterans Association
Based in Ottawa, ON
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Steve Walker" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/03-Steve-Walker.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Director RCMP Veterans Association
Liaison – Pensions and Benefits
Based in Winnipeg, MB
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Peter Sorensen" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-Peter-Sorensen.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Treasurer RCMP Veterans Association
Based in Smmerside , PEI
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Bob Byers" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/05-Bob-Byers.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Vice President - RCMP Veterans Association
Based in Lethbridge, AB
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Mark Brown" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mark-Brown.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Secretary RCMP Veterans Association
Based in Newfoundland and Labrador
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Robert (Bob) Myhill" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/07-Robert-Bob-Myhill.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Director RCMP Veterans Association
Bylaw Committee
Based in Kingston, ON
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Donna Morse" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/09-Donna-Morse.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Director RCMP Veterans Association
Communications Committee
Based in South Surrey, BC
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title="Derren Lench" button_url_new_window="1" image="https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Derren-Lench.jpg" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" header_level="h3" header_text_align="center" header_line_height="1.2em" subtitle_text_align="center" body_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"]
Director RCMP Veterans Association
Audit Committee
Based in Victoria, BC
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Secretariat
The Association Secretariat is responsible to provide the bulk of the operational and administrative support for the Association. In addition to this they also lead the development of responsible standards and assurance mechanisms, mange stakeholder engagement, communications, oversight of the membership program, and supporting divisions for day to day issues and larger events (AGM)
Chief Administration Officer
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Chantal Renaud” button_url_new_window=”1″ image=”https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/02-Chantal-Renaud.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.2em” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” body_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” body_text_color__hover=”#FF2200″]
Executive Assistant
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Mike Duffy” button_url_new_window=”1″ image=”https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/03-Mike-Duffy.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.2em” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” body_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” body_text_color__hover=”#FF2200″]
Chief Advocate – Operational Director
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Steve Graham” button_url_new_window=”1″ image=”https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-Steve-Graham.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.2em” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” body_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” body_text_color__hover=”#FF2200″]
Benefit Trust Fund (BTF) – Manager
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Ralph Mahar” button_url_new_window=”1″ image=”https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/05-Ralph-Mahar.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.2em” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” body_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” body_text_color__hover=”#FF2200″]
Honours and Recognition – Operational Director
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Sandra Conlin” button_url_new_window=”1″ image=”https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/06-Sandra-Conlin.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.2em” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” body_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” body_text_color__hover=”#FF2200″]
Membership – Director (Acting)
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Alan Treddenick” button_url_new_window=”1″ image=”https://rcmpva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/07-Alan-Treddenick.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.2em” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” body_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” body_text_color__hover=”#FF2200″]
Strategic Engagement – Operational Director
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Committees
The RCMPVA Board of Directors conducts its oversight functions in concert with key committees so the association and its board operate effectively and in accordance with a high standard of corporate governance that adheres to the requirements of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
Association Governance Committee (AGC)
Chair: Bob Byers
Treasurer: Peter Sorensen
Secretary: Mark Brown
Chief Administration Officer: Glen Siegersma
Communications: Donna Morse
Director: Darcy Sanders
Communications
Chair: Donna Morse
Support : CAO Glen Siegersma
Website Coordination: CAO Glen Siegersma
Social Media coordination: Debbie Trask
Membership Committee
Chair: Acting - Peter Sorensen
Co Chair: Sandra Collin
Association Membership Management System: Secretariat
Advocacy
Co Chair: Mike Duffy
Co Chair: John Sherstone
Support Committee
Pension Advisory Committee (RCMP PAC): Steve Walker
Pension Finance Oversight Committee: Steve Walker
Member Benefits - Chair: Steve Walker
RCMP Benefit Trust Fund: Steve Graham
Dental Advisory: Bill Brydon (Nova Scotia Division)
Graves Committee: Jack O’Reilly (Toronto Division)
Audit Committee
Chair: Derren Lench
Member: John Leith
ExOfficio: Peter Sorensen
Nomination Committee
Chair: Sandy GLENN Past President
Honours & Recognition Committee
Chair: Ralph Mahar
History
Chair: Vacant
RCMP – RCMPVA Benefits Committee
Co-Chair: Steve Walker
Co-Chair: Director General/Officer i/c National Compensations Services, RCMP
Veterans’ Women’s Council
Co-Chair: Jane Hall
Co-Chair: Vivienne Stewart
Member: Vivienne Stewart, BC
Member: Dr. Darlene Worth, NS
Member: Ron Lewis
Association Advocate: Mike Duffy
VAC Stakeholders
Advisory Group on Families: Dave Leblanc
Service Excellence Advisory Group: Ralph Mahar
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research
Lead: Rick Morris
Office of the Veterans Ombudsman Advisory Council (OVO)
Council Member: Steve Walker and Jane Hall
RCMP Veterans’ Association Foundation
Director: Keith Trail, Nanaimo, BC
Director: John Francis, Kingston, ON
Director: Ian Atkins, Bedford, NS
Director: Luisa Russo Lemay, Ottawa, ON
Director: Robert Hurman, Paradise, NL
Director: Jerry Plastow, Edmonton, AB
Board of Governors
Chair: Steve Walker , Winnipeg, Man
Al Rivard, Moncton, NB
Dave Leblanc, Gimli, MB
Cal Small, Orleans, ON
Tim Hoban, Miramichi, NB
Rick Morris, Toronto, ON
Bill Patton, Edmonton, AB
Keith Trail, Namaimo, BC
Bill McCheyne, Surrey, BC
Dale Lively, St. Andrews, NB
