WEST VANCOUVER iWEMORIAi. UBf IBRAtxt fflSTORY- ONICS NOV 1 6 1993 ' * JU VOL. 11 NO. 4 SlPTEMBEirt99a-------- THE NEWSLETTER OF THE WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY THE EVOLUTION OF VANCOUVER AS A CRUISE SHIP CENTRE Mr. Dean Miller, of Miller and Leonard Adveritising & Public Relations Inc., Will be Guest Speaker at the September 23, 7:30 PM General Meeting, at the West Vancouver Presbyterian Church Hall, 29th. and Marine Drive Subject: The Evolution of Vancouver as a World Class Passenger Liner and Cruise Ship Centre West Vancouverites' love affair with ships and shipping in and out of the Lions Gate goes back many years. Guest speaker Dean Miller is a public relations consultant for the historic Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company and its well known USA subsidiary, Princess Cruises for all of Canada. A long time West Vancouver resident and journalist, Mr. Miller is one of Canada's most respected public relations consultants. In addition to his association with international shipping. Miller has been involved for more than 30 years in Canada/Japan trade relations. An avid photographer. Dean will include a number of his own photos in his illustrated presentation. Photo of Dean Miller, Senior Consultant to: Miller & Leonard Advertising and Public Relations Inc. NEXT GENERAL MEETING The next General Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 23,1993 at the West Vancouver Presbyterian Church, 2983 Marine Drive and will commence at 7:30 p.m. The guest Speaker will be Mr. Dean Miller, of Miller & Leonard Advertising and Public Relations, and his subject will be "The Evolution of Vancouver as a Cruise Ship Centre". PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF PLACE AND TIME Please bring your own cup or mug for coffee and refreshments at the conclusion of the meeting. 'I Page 2 executive reports - President Reports on The Society's Summer Activity Page 3 MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES NEWS - N.S. Heritage Weekend, Volunteers Needed Page 4 SOCIETY NEWS - Editorial Comment and New Membership Application Form Page 5 SOCIETY NEWS - Coming Events, Volunteer Activities & Citizen of the Year Page 6 WEST VAN.’S SEA WALK - A Review of the May GM Presentation Speech Page? THE WEST VANCOUVER FOUNDATION-Its Purpose and Origin Page 8 COMMUNITY DAY PARADE AND MEMORIES OF 1936 - Norma Hamilton