The Korea Veterans Association: Membership

MEMBERSHIP
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Heritage Unit Membership Chairman
Dave Davidson, CD
1- 519-896-6466
dad99@rogers.com

WHO MAY JOIN THIS GREAT ORGANIZATION

MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Former members of the Canadian Armed Forces who served with the United Nations in Korea or in Korean waters between June 1950 and December 1955.
Veterans who served in a military force under the United Nations Command who served in Korea or in Korean waters between June 1950 and December 1955.
Korean Nationals who served in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces during the period June 1950 and December 1955.
Members of Ancillary Units such as, but not limited to, the Red Cross, Merchant Navy, giving support to United Nations Forces in Korea during the period June 1950 and December 1955.

Korean War veterans who meet the foregoing eligibility requirements are invited to join the Korea Veterans Association of Canada.
You will have the opportunity to meet old comrades and make new friends through regular KVA meetings, reunions, conventions and various other social events.
Members of KVA have the opportunity to revisit the Republic of Korea on reasonably priced tours organized by the Korea Veterans Association in Seoul. Visiting veterans are presented with the Ambassador for Peace Medal and are treated as honoured guests of that country.
There are 37 branches (units) of KVA across Canada.
See Units in Canada Membership Application

For further information about joining the Korea Veterans Association contact any KVA Unit.

Our Organization

The Korea Veterans Association of Canada (KVA) embodies the spirit of comradeship that was developed during the Korean War and the years that followed.

KVA is comprised primarily of members who served in the Canadian Armed Forces (Navy, Army, Air Force) in Korea during the 1950-1953 war and on peacekeeping duties in Korea from 1953 to 1955. Korea veterans who served with United Nations Forces from other countries as well as certain ancillary units are also eligible for membership (see Membership page).

At present there are 37 branches (units) across Canada. Each unit elects its own executive and most meet on a monthly basis except during the summer. KVA is divided geographically into five regions – Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Pacific. Each region elects its own executive. At the national level the organization is governed by the National Council. National Council is comprised of the National President, National Vice-President, National Immediate Past President, five Regional Presidents, and appointed National committee chairmen.

Biennial national reunions (combined with a convention business meeting) are held in even-numbered years. In recent years KVA national reunions have been held in Kitchener (2008), Quebec City (2006), Toronto (2004), Edmonton (2002), Ottawa (2000), Winnipeg (1998), Calgary (1996), Ottawa (1994), Victoria (1992).

Most KVA regions meet annually or semi-annually and each unit within the regions hold meetings and social events.

Encompassed in the objectives of KVA are the welfare and concerns of Korean War veterans and their families. Representation is frequently made to government departments and other groups either directly or in conjunction with The Royal Canadian Legion or the National Council of Veterans Associations, to protect the interests of our members.

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