The Intrepid Society offers unique opportunities to delve into the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Sir William Stephenson, featuring engaging presentations, guest speakers, and immersive experiences that bring his fascinating world of espionage to life.
Overview Calendar 2024-2025
DATE | EVENT | LOCATION & TIME |
April 14/24 | Annual General Meeting | SWS Library, 13:00 |
May 8/24 | Anniveresary of VE Day (1945) | |
May 30/24 | Anniversary of BSC Creation in 1940 | |
May 30/24 | Board Meeting | St, James Legion, 1100 HRS |
June 13/24 | I.S. BBQ | 431 Laxdal Rd., 1130 HRS |
June 14/24 | Annual SWS Artifact Inventory | 1CAD, 1130 HRS |
June 28/24 | Limited Edition Aviation Art Inventory | D. MacAulay Res., 1200 HRS |
July 1/24 | Canada Day | |
July 22/24 | Anniversary of SOE creation in 1940 | |
July 24/24 | I.S. BBQ | 431 Laxdal Rd., 1130 HRS |
Aug. 3&4/24 | Manitoba Air Show (Mynarski Lancaster) | Southport, MB, 1200 HRS |
Aug. 9/24 | Buffalo Nine 50 th Anniv. Ceremony | Memorial Blvd., 1000 HRS |
Aug. 11/24 | V.J Day Ceremony (HKVCA) | Brookside Cem., 1330 HRS |
Aug. 14/24 | Anniversary of VJ Day (1945) | |
Aug. 22/24 | I.S. BBQ | 431 Laxdal Rd., 1130 HRS |
Aug.___/24 | U of W Book removal | TBA |
Sept. 5/24 | Board Meeting | N/A |
Sept.7/24 | Portuguese Combatants Commemorative | 4000 Portage Ave., 1100 HRS |
Sep. 18/24 | Fallen Heroes Film – Grant Park Theatre | Grant Park Theatre, 1900 HRS |
Sep. 19/24 | I.S. BBQ | 431 Laxdal Rd., 1130 HRS |
Oct. 15/24 | Meadowood Seniors Group (Alan Parkin) | 1111 Dakota St., 1300 HRS |
Oct.17/24 | RMIM Speakers Night | 17Wing Combined Mess, 1830 HRS |
Oct. 23/24 | I. S. Talk on Frank Pickersgill (Alan Parkin) | St James Legion, 1900 HRS |
Oct. 26/24 | CMIA 42nd Anniv. Dinner | Minto Armoury, 1800 HRS |
Oct. 31/24 | Intrepid Society Book Club Meeting | St. James Legion, 1330 HRS |
Nov. 6/24 | Ted Barris -Canadians in the Battle of Britain | RAMWC, 1900 HRS |
Dec. 5/24 | Board Meeting | TBA |
Jan. 23/25 | Sir William Stephenson birthday, 1897 | |
Jan.24/25 | Anniv. of Sir Winston Churchill death, 1965 | |
Jan.31/25 | Anniv. of SWS death in 1989 | |
Feb.8/25 | Anniv. of William Donovan death, 1959 | |
Mar. 6/25 | Board Meeting | TBA |
Apr. 7/25 | Charleswood Hist. Soc. Talk (Alan Parkin) | 5006 Roblin Blvd.,1900 HRS |
Apr.12/25 | Anniv. of Frankliln Roosevelt death, 1945 | |
Apr. 20/25 | Annual General Meeting | TBA |
May 22/25 | I.S. BBQ | TBA |
Other Potential Activities:
- Winnipeg Tours (Military Museums, DIL Cordite Plant Site, 1 CAD, etc.)
- Joint Meetings with RMIM, CAHS, CMIA
- Movie Nights (Alan Parkin)
- Book Club Meetings (Dale Watts, Alan Parkin Book Collection)
- Trips (Ottawa, Toronto, Kingston, Whitby, Camp X, etc.)
- Manitoba Tours (CATP Museum in Brandon, Camp Hughes, etc.)
Upcoming Events
Expired Events
CAHS Presentation
The Canadian Aviation Historical Society hosted a presentation by author Ted Barris on his new book—The Battle of Britain. … Read moreEvents ...
Intrepid Society Book Club
On October 31, the Intrepid Society History Book Club held its inaugural meeting. … Read moreEvents ...
NT Branch 42/INT Corps 82 Anniversary Dinner
The Winnipeg Chapter of CMIA formal Dining-In on 26 October, celebrated the Intelligence Branch's 42nd and the Intelligence Corps' 82nd anniversaries. … Read moreEvents ...
09 August 2024
Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition
Attend the 2024 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition, August 7-9 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Hear from top military leaders, connect with industry professionals, and explore the latest in defense technology. … Read moreEvents ...
Intrepid Society Members BBQ July 2024
Intrepid Society members are invited to a BBQ luncheon on Wednesday, July 24 at Lois Mallet’s home. The cost is $10/person. … Read moreEvents ...
Intrepid Society Members BBQ 2024
2024 Intrepid Society Members BBQ, June 13, 11:30am. … Read moreEvents ...
The Intrepid Society AGM 2023
The Intrepid Society Annual General Meeting for 2023 will be held on Sunday, April 14. RSVP attendance by April 12 to Alan Parkin. … Read moreEvents ...
Intrepid Society Breakfast
The Intrepid Society hosted a breakfast for 22 members and partners at the Viscount Gort hotel on January 25, 2024. … Read moreEvents ...
Spy Night
Intrepid Society member Bill MacDonald was featured in a taped summary shown on the Canada Life Centre jumbotron about Sir William Stephenson’s life. … Read moreEvents ...
Meet the Daughter of Igor Gouzenko
Meet Evy Wilson, daughter of Igor Gouzenko -- the Russian Spy who defected to Canada in 1945. Hear her amazing story of intrigue, foreign government interference and the life she and her family lived. … Read moreEvents ...
Intrepid Society AGM 2022
The annual general meeting of Intrepid Society Members will take place on Monday, October 23 at 5:30 pm at the Commissionaires Building, 870 Portage Avenue. … Read moreEvents ...
Gino: A Child of War Premier
On Sunday, 22 Oct 23, over 260 guests attended the Winnipeg premiere of “Gino: A Child of War” at the Caboto Centre at 1055 Wilkes Avenue. … Read moreEvents ...