NAVA News
Special "World-Wide Web" Edition
18 ICV and NAVA 33
Victoria, B.C., Canada
28 July to 2 August, 1999
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The 18th International Congress of Vexillology and 33rd North American Vexillological Association convention is now history. But thanks to NAVA President Dave Martucci, you can relive some of the convention's high points. And if you couldn't attend 18ICV/NAVA33, "attend" now by viewing these great digital pictures. For faster loading this special NAVA News edition has been arranged into four pages.
18ICV/NAVA 33 was held on the waterfront of Victoria's Inner Harbour. The Inner Harbour, the main vantage point used in promotional materials about Victoria. It consists of a vibrant tourist area, business area, and working harbour. A big attraction for most visitors to the Inner Harbour is to sit and enjoy high tea at The Empress Hotel.

Some notes on 18ICV/NAVA33

The Annual NAVA Meeting AND the new Executive Board Meeting were convened and adjourned in less than an hour and a half for both meetings COMBINED - a record!

John Purcell of Ohio, USA, received the Whitney Award.

Charles "Kin" Spain received a plaque for his service to NAVA. Kin Spain also belatedly received the Immediate Past President's Standard, which is a full size past president's flag, mounted on a wooden staff with a brass spearhead and a set of ribbons, each ribbon bearing the name and dates of service of all of NAVA's past presidents. Many of the ribbons are signed by the respective past president.

David Breitenbach, past First Vice President, received a Certificate of Appreciation for his service on the Board.

Dr. Andrew Biles, First Vice President, presented a co-sponsored Membership to Volker Bernhardt of Zwickau, Germany. Wilkommen Hr. Bernhardt.

Donald T. Healy and the editorial board and staff of NAVA's Raven received the VEXILLON Award for Volume 3-4, FLAGS OF THE NATIVE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED STATES.  The VEXILLON Award is sponsored by the Flag Society of Australia, and the recipient is selected by the Board of the Fédération internationale des associations vexillologiques (International Federation of Vexillological Associations), also known as FIAV.

 Mason Kaye is this year's William Driver Award winner. The title of his NAVA 33 paper is "Tribar Flags--A Survey and Analysis".

The Canadian Flag Association bestowed numerous awards, including awards to the following NAVA Members: Scot Guenter, Harry Oswald, Elaine Peters, and John Purcell. Congratulations all.


Emblem on the flag of Victoria.


The Laurel Point Inn on Victoria Harbour.


The 18th International Congress Flag flying from the Causeway flagpole, across from the BC Legislative Building.

28 JULY 1999 - Welcome to the ICV


The hall of the Laurel Point Inn with the NAVA Meeting Flags and FIAV Member Flags displayed.


NAVA Secretary Truman Pope with the Hong Kong flag displayed from his balcony.


Graham Bartram from the UK holding the FOTW Flag.


FIAV President Michel Lupant welcoming the delegates to the Congress.


The reverse of a Serbian Flag being shown.

29 JULY 1999 - Presentations and Reception by the Lt. Governor


Teodoro Amerlinck of Mexico, at 91 years old, the senior presenter at the Congress.


Reception at Cary Castle, home of His Honour Garde Gardom, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia.


Kevin Harrington, President of CFA, getting ready to meet the Lt. Governor of British Columbia.


Whitney Smith being awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from NAVA by His Honour Garde Gardom, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia. Dave Martucci, NAVA President stands to the side.


The flag of the Lt. Governor of British Columbia mounted on his automobile.


The FIAV Executive checking delegates credentials prior to the start of the General Assembly. From left to right, Charles Spain of the USA, Secretary General; Michel Lupant of Belgium, President of FIAV; and Bruce Berry, Secretary General for Congresses.

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