What is RUSI-VI?
RUSI-VI is one of many Canadian and Commonwealth Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) branches. RUSI-VI is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization. The Duke of Wellington established the British institute in 1831 to provide serving officers, regardless of rank, a forum for discussion of military issues and ideas. RUSI-VI was established in Victoria, BC in 1927. The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia is our Honourary Patron.
Who is RUSI-VI?
Retired and serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP, other police forces, and civilian ladies and gentlemen. We invite membership applications from serving and retired military and police members, and from civilians interested in defense and security matters.
What We Do
We keep members abreast of national defence, public security, defence industry, and military history topics through a monthly series of luncheons featuring a guest speaker.
Monthly Luncheons
Our monthly luncheons, held on the second Wednesday of each month from September to May at the Bay Street Armoury in Victoria, feature speakers on defence and security topics, and provide opportunities for old military comrades and new friends to socialize. Members’ guests, and new members are always welcome.
