Nov 2018 Canadian Military Intelligence Association L Association Canadienne du Renseignement Militaire www.cmia-acrm.ca
Our History CMIA was originally founded in 1948 to further the interests of Canadian military intelligence after WWII In the late 1960s when the Intelligence and Security Branches amalgamated, CMIA folded into the Canadian Intelligence Security Association (CISA) and then was later renamed the Canadian Intelligence Military Police Association (CIMPA) On 29 October 1982 when the Intelligence Branch became its own entity, the CF Intelligence Branch Association (CFIBA) was established In 2011 CIMPA dissolved and Intelligence Branch members joined the CFIBA In Jan 2013 the CFIBA changed its name to CMIA Jul 2016 CMIA became a Not for Profit Incorporated entity CMIA CISA CIMPA 1948 2011 1960s CFIBA CMIA 1982 2013
Our Board of Directors President Col (Ret d) Steven Desjardins Vice President Col (Ret d) Robert Smallwood Communications Director Capt Tom Huet Membership Director CWO (Ret d) Al Dickie Supporting Members Director CWO (Ret d) Pete Manuge Treasurer Capt Scott Marshall Secretary Cpl Courtney Rempel Officer of Fiduciary Oversight Ken Holmes Strategic Advisor Lcol (Ret d)greg Jensen Chair History and Heritage Cte Lt(N) Sarah Mercer Branch Advisor Representative LCdr Jeff Ross
Our Mission Foster and maintain esprit de corps Support our members Provide or sponsor professional development and professional networking opportunities during and after service Advocate for defence/military intelligence function Preserve and promote the historical legacy of the military intelligence function
What we do Foster esprit de corps Support CFSMI & CFS Met DP 1 Graduations Refreshments and receptions funded by CMIA, welcoming the Branch s newest members to the family CFSMI briefs courses on CMIA Sgt Laurens K. Pals Award, trophy donated by CMIA to CFSMI for the USQ and awarded to one candidate per USQ for leadership and comradeship CFS Met Trophy Dec 2018 USQ 0001 Pilot Course Graduation (1 May 2018 )
What we do Foster esprit de corps Support to the Home Station Gala Ball / Opening of the Intrepid Bar at the Vimy Officer s Mess / Annual Officers vs NCMs Ball Hockey Games Intelligence Branch Curling Bonspiel 1st Place Winners (JTF-X) - 2017 Intelligence Branch Curling Bonspiel NCOs Win - 2018 Intelligence Branch Home Station Anniversary Hockey Game Chapters in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Kingston and Halifax Winnipeg Chapter members
What we do Support our members Mental Health First Aid courses in Kingston, Ottawa, and Winnipeg
What we do Support our members Access to benevolent grants or emergency funding
What we do Support our members Annual CMIA Academic Bursary ($1,000) Congratulations to our 2018 CMIA Academic Bursary winner, Reagan Tremblay.
What we do Support our members Membership in the National Council of Veteran Associations in Canada (NCVA) An umbrella organization of more than 60 distinct veterans associations formed to ensure a strong and independent voice on issues which are of significant interest to the veterans' community
What we do Support our members Partnership with TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Auto Insurance Home Insurance Partnership with Local Hospitality Incorporated (LHI) Travel Discount program
What we do Professional Development Canadian National Intelligence Conference (CANIC) Held annually in Ottawa Major event across the GoC Intelligence Community Speaker events as Int on Tap Chapter events across Canada Networking with Canadian International Council (CIC), RUSI, Conference Defence Association (CDA), CASIS etc. Key note speaker of CANIC 2018, LGen John Shanahan (USAF), Director for Defense Intelligence Warfighter Support, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, presenting on Artificial Intelligence and how it will transform the Intelligence Enterprise CANIC 2018 Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence
What we do Advocacy of the Military Intelligence Function Advocate for Defence/Military Intelligence Membership in Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) and provide subject matter expertise on military intelligence related issues (The CDA is the oldest and most influential advocacy group in Canada s defence community)
What we do Preserve and Promote the Historical Legacy of the Military Intelligence Function Re-publication of Scarlet to Green Available now! Scarlet to Green details the 'boom and bust' cycles of the Canadian Army's intelligence organization from its inception in 1903 to 1963, the eve of the Integration of the Canadian Armed Forces. Scarlet to Green is an excellent read for anyone interested in the history of the intelligence profession in Canada, and is available to purchase from the online stores below. Available for purchase at: Friesenpress (10% Discount) Chapters/Indigo Barnes and Noble
What we do Preserve and Promote the Historical Legacy of the Military Intelligence Function CMIA assistance in the display, restoration, and preservation of heritage artifacts at CFSMI Repurposing historical trophies Crerar Trophy for Int Op of the year Presentation of Sir William Stevenson portrait to JTFX to commemorate new building Support to Special Operations Executive (SOE) 80th Anniversary in 2020 Int Branch and C Int C Anniversary Celebrations in 2022 Follow-on history of the Intelligence Branch for 2022 Intelligence Branch historical artifacts held at the Canadian Forces School of Military Intelligence (CFSMI) Intelligence Branch historical artifacts held at Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM) Director C Int C, President CMIA, and the Intelligence Branch Advisor at the combined celebration marking the 36 th and 76 th anniversaries of the Intelligence Branch and C Int C respectively
How we network Weekly bulletin (Members) Quarterly newsletter (Members) Website CMIA-ACRM.ca (Members secure access) Facebook - Canadian Military Intelligence Association (Open to all) Linkedin - Canadian Military Intelligence Association (Open to all)
Who can join? All serving or retired members (Reg and Res) of the CF Intelligence Branch All serving or retired non-intelligence Branch members of the CAF who service in a military intelligence function All serving or retired members of the Five Eyes Intelligence organizations (including the Canadian Intelligence Community) and/or their associations, both military and civilian Civilian employees supporting the Defence Intelligence Function
Our membership Over 700 members Dues - only $25/year Online VISA Cheque Pay allotment of $2.01 per month ( code is Y105) For more information email: membership@cmia-acrm.ca Apply to be a member today at: http://cmia-acrm.ca/join/
Exclusive membership benefit Upon joining the Association, members receive a coin with the Int Branch number engraved, if applicable delivered on graduation of basic Int/Met courses, if applicable
How to contact us Website: www.cmia-acrm.ca Email: membership@cmia-acrm.ca
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