The CIOR Mid-Winter-Meeting (MWM) 2020 will be held at NATO Headquarters in Brussels from Wednesday 19 February to Friday 21 February. For invitation to eligible attendees, click here.
For more information, national member and associated delegations should refer to the ‘CIOR Connect’ portal.
CIOR will hold its In Between Meeting Three (IBM3) of the UK / Estonian Presidency in Edinburgh, Scotland (UK) during the period 24-27 Nov 19. The meeting will have attendance by representatives of CIOMR and CISOR)
MISSION
To maintain, develop and take forward CIOR, an organisation that represents the interests of over 1.3 million reservists across 34 participating nations within and beyond NATO, by planning and instigating its activities (including meetings, seminars, symposia, competitions and sharing best practice).
To facilitate the CIOR main roles: to provide advice on Reserve issues and support to the NATO Alliance, and to foster the professional development of reserve officers.
EXECUTION
Attendees to IBM3 are asked to arrange travel so as to arrive no later than the evening of Sunday 24 Nov. No social function is planned for this evening. Meals will be available to order from the hotel or nearby restaurants.
The President of CIOR will hold meetings with key personnel the evening of arrival 24th November. This will be by invitation and made known by separate correspondence. There will be an IBM Delegates Reception the evening of the 25th, 1830-2030 hours at Edinburgh Castle, whilst a short walk from the IBM venue, coaches will be made available as required. A Gala Dinner will be held the evening of the 26th on board the Royal Yacht Britannia (1845-2300 hours) with transport provided.
Attendees will be free to depart after 1230hrs, 27 Nov 19.
The meetings will seek to realize outcomes in accord with Presidential Aims, Strategic Objectives and CIOR Business and Planning.
Meeting Participation.
The following attendance is sought:
CIOR Presidential Team.
Delegation VPs.
Committee Chairs. To include:
Defence Attitudes and Security Issues Committee (DefSec)
Civil/Military Co-operation Committee (CIMIC)
Partnership for Peace and Outreach Committee (PfP&O)
Legal Committee (LEGAL)
Military Competition Committee (MILCOMP)
Language Academy Committee (CLA)
Winter Seminar Committee
Young Reserve Officers Committee (YRO)
Public Affairs Committee
CIOMR Presidential Team and CIOMR members (Optional but would be very welcome) for whom a 1 day programme is being organised by UK CIOMR Delegates
CISOR Presidential Team (Optional but would be very welcome)
The full Warning Order can be found here.
The largest annual meeting of CIOR and CIOMR (medical reserve officers) is jointly held each summer in a different country and is organized by a separate member of CIOR/CIOMR each year. In 2019 Estonia will be hosting the congress in its capital of Tallinn and surrounding areas.
The two congresses are organized in conjunction with CIOR having Council meetings, the various committees and working groups and the CIOMR Congress conducting meetings with their respective committees. There will also be military competitions (MILCOMP) and other activities such as CIMIC exercises (CIMEX), Young Reserve Officers Workshop (YROW), CIOR Language Academy (CLA), the CIOMR Workshop and a Congress Symposium.
The opening ceremony of the Congress is on Sunday August 4th at 17:00 at the Maarjamäe memorial, followed by a reception at the Maarjamäe palace.
The CLA will have already been active since July 20th at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences in Tallinn and will be finished on the opening day of the CIOR/CIOMR congress on August 4th.
The MilComp section will start training on the 4th and end on the 5th with competitions on the 6th to 8th. The awards ceremony will be on the 9th of August. All events take place at the Estonian Defence League Männiku shooting range on the outskirts of Tallinn.
CIMIC work exercises (CIMEX) are from the 4th to the 6th at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences in Tallinn. Participants to the CIMEX exercise will join the rest of the Congress as soon as they conclude their exercise.
The Congress Symposium will be held on Wednesday August the 7th at the Swissotel in Tallinn.
The Closing Ceremony/Congress Gala Dinner will take place on Friday August 9th at 20:00 at the Seaplane Harbour Museum in Tallinn, which will officially close the CIOR/CIOMR 2019 Summer Congress in Tallinn, Estonia.
The Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, Confédération Interalliée des Officiers de Réserve, (CIOR) will hold In Between Meeting Two (IBM2/4) of the UK / Estonian Presidency in Tallinn, Estonia from Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 May 2019
IBM Meeting Registration. Registration will be managed by EROA and can be completed by delegates via the following link:
https://fienta.com/cior-in-between-meeting-ibm-2-4
Attendees to IBM2 are asked to arrange travel so as to arrive no later than the evening of 7 Feb 19. Due to a number of potential late arrivals no social function is planned for this evening. Meals will be available to order from the hotel or nearby restaurants.
Accommodation
Those CIOR Members attending will be accommodated in the Radisson Blu SKY Hotel (Rävala puiestee 3, Tallinn, ESTONIA). Phone +372 6823 000. For questions about accommodation – Email info.tallinn@radissonblu.com.
Hotel booking can be completed via the following link:
Dates: 07.-12.05.2019
Cancel 14-0 days prior to arrival = forfeit 100% of full stay
For guidance, delegate price per single or double room is 119 € per night. Price includes: buffet breakfast, wireless internet access and 9% VAT.
For guidance, delegate price per single or double room is 119 € per night. Price includes: buffet breakfast, wireless internet access and 9% VAT.
Optional programme
There will be an optional programme of visiting EDF annual field exercise Spring Storm on 08th (0900-1800), CIOR VP shooting competition on 09th (0900-1200), meetings on 09th (1300-1700), 10th (0900-1700) and 11th MAY (0900 – 1200). There will be IBM Delegates Dinner (Social Gathering) in the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (https://www.koda.ee/en/about-chamber) on the evening of the 10th MAY.
Attendees will be free to depart after 1230, 11 MAY 19.
The following attendance is sought:
Warning order: https://cior.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190228-Warning-Order_IBM2-1CA.docx
The meetings will seek to realize outcomes in accord with Presidential Aims, Strategic Objectives and CIOR Business and Planning; to include:
The 2019 CIOR Seminar will take place from Saturday, January 26th until Tuesday, January 29th in Bonn, Germany.
It covers technological developments in Autonomous Devices, Internet of Things and PsyOps.
Arrival and event registration is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. The full event tickets include all meals and lodging from Saturday dinner until Tuesday dinner.
For more information, please visit https://ciorseminar.wordpress.com/ More details, including logistics, to follow.
REGISTRATION UNDER:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-cior-seminar-tickets-48929890620
Start: 2018-08-05 | End: 2018-08-10
Location: Quebec City CANADA
The Quebec City Summer Congress registration website can be found here.
We wish to welcome you and all CIOR and CIOMR members to Quebec City for what promises to be an unforgettable experience in a beautiful environment.
At this point we urge everyone who plans on attending to book their hotels as soon as possible as the closing date for the preferred rate and guarantee of room availability is 15 May. The congress and hotel bookings are being managed in keeping with Canadian Financial Administration Act guidelines.
Under the “accommodations” tab, you will find the various hotel options. The Delta Marriott is the central hotel where all activities EXCEPT YROW/ CIMEX/ MILCOMP are scheduled, the links connects you directly to the booking site with the CIOR preferred rate.
The Concorde Hotel is the site for YROW. The link will take you to the Concorde’s website for information purposes however you need to call them at 1.800.463.5256 or email them at info@hotelleconcorde.com and quote Promotion Code 605456 to get the CIOR rate..
Only CIMEX will be staying in military accommodations at Pointe-a-Carcy, and this is only for the duration of the CIMEX. Clicking on that link will download a document that describes the different types of room and their prices. Reservations can be made by calling 1.418.694.5560 ext 5447 or via email to Katherine.gadbois@forces.gc.ca
CIMIC Committee members staying on for the Congress must also register for the Summer Congress and change hotel on Sunday the 5th. The challenge of gaining access to the world class training facilities at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, Canadian Forces Fleet School Quebec, and the surrounding establishments is the delicate balance of ensuring that the requisite support to the congress and competitions is provided without disturbing the access to facilities for the resident brigade which is in the high readiness window. The effect of this is a prioritization of access to military quarters for Canadian Forces personnel supporting the congress and competition. The limited space available using military facilities has been prioritized for the CIOR competition members as well as those participating in the CIMEX.
Lastly, MILCOMP do not need to book accommodations for staff and competitors as they will be lodged on the base at Valcartier. However, any MILCOMP family members have to stay off base. If this is necessary, there are several good hotels available nearby in the suburb of Ste-Foy which is strategically located between the base and the old city, and the rates are reasonable.
Reading the “joining instructions” available on the website prior to making any bookings is highly recommended. They contain information which will be useful to you and will alleviate many of your questions and concerns.
We look forward to hosting you all.
Start: 2018-04-25 | End: 2018-04-28
Location: The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, UK
IBM 4: 25 – 28 APRIL 2018, The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, UK
Dear VP, ASG, Committee Chairs,
Please accept our CIOR/CIOMR/UKRFA joint invitation to the IMB4 which will take place at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, United Kingdom.
As you can see we have decided to divert from the usual rhythm of hosting the IBM at the presidency country. This opportunity with UKRFA has the potential to greatly boost the CIOR/CIOMR message across not only UK but the Alliance in general. We are thankful for our UKRFA hosts to assist in such venue. We will be guests at one of the most prestigious Military installation in the world.
The IBM will include joint sessions, visits from UK Military Leaders and dignitaries as well as plentiful time for our respective working sessions.
The sessions as usual will include both face to face sessions and technology permitting also virtual sessions for the delegations that cannot participate in the full event.
· The virtual session will always be during the afternoon to accommodate for time zone differences.
· We will summarize the discussion for you and will ask your input to the respective topic.
· We expect the virtual sessions to last approximately 60-90 minutes.
· To attend please register by sending an email to UKRFA Admin Manager.
Agenda Items Council/General:
· Finance, Budget, Spend year to date by committee
· Action item review
· Legal status CIOR progress
· Report to Military Committee
· Congress Planning
· Perm Rep Report
· CIOMR
· MWM report
· Presidency handover plan
· Actions wrap up
Committees:
(Legal, YRO, CLA, Sminar/Symposium, PfP&O, DEFSEC, CIMIC, MILCOMP):
· Any open business
· Upcoming events
· Budget requests
DRESS CODE: SERVICE DRESS, or CIVILIAN BUSINESS FORMAL
Details of the Event are below:
CIOR/CIOMR In Between Meeting 4 will take place at the:
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4PQ
How to Register
• Please email the Registration Form to Miss Billie-Jo Higgins at co-rfa@rfca.mod.uk. Billie-Jo will then send you a registration confirmation
• The registration fee of 360 Euros (excluding any bank charges or costs of exchange payable by the sender) should be paid to:
• Account Name: Reserve Forces Association
• Account Number: 10014905
• Bank Sort Code: 16 19 26
• IBAN: GB77RBOS16192610014905
• SWIFT/BIC: RBOSGB2L
• Registration will close on 27 Mar 18. The registration fee must also be paid by 27 Mar 18, so that food can be ordered
• Please note there will no programme or accommodation for partners. If your partner will be travelling with you, official tourist information can be found at www.visitbritain.com
We are looking forward to meeting you soon and welcoming you at the RMA Sandhurst, UK.
Sincerely,
1lt. Jaroslav Háječek
CIOR-Secretary General
Cell CZ: +420 739 603 777
E-Mail: secgen@cior.net
Backup Email: hajecekj@volny.cz
CIOR: www.cior.net
NATO: http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/topics_69345.htm
Start: 2018-02-28 | End: 2018-03-03
YRO Seminar: 28 FEBRUARY – 3 MARCH 2018, Prague, Czech Republic
Start: 2018-02-08 | End: 2018-02-10
Location: NATO HQ, Brussels
Dear fellow officers,
It is our pleasure to invite you to the 2018 CIOR/CIOMR Mid Winter Meeting at NATO HQ in Brussels.
The 2018 CIOR & CIOMR Winter Meeting will be held at NATO HQ in Brussels from Thursday 08 February to Saturday 10 February 2018. We invited the Honorable Rose E.GOTTEMOELLER, Deputy Secretary General of NATO as guest speaker (TBC) to the opening session followed by “ The National Tables Lunch “ in the Salons des Ambassadeurs.
A 70th Anniversary reception of our organizations will be held on Thursday, 08 February 2018 at 06.00 p.m. in the War Museum, Cinquantenaire in Brussels.
The Closing Dinner will be held at NATO HQ on Friday, 09 February 2018 to which spouses and other guests are welcome.
CIOMR organize a MEDICAL WORKSHOP on the 7th Feb in the Military Hospital HMRA in Neder-over-Heembeek (detail in separate flyer)
Address: Boulevard Léopold III, 1110 Brussels, Belgium
Registration
The registration has two distinct elements, each of which can be done
independently.
Online Meeting Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Bk1x6CLu81nevKrSf-tlmeO2_h3zkc9e-dO3mAdk9pU/edit?usp=sharing
In the above link, you will find an excel sheet, with is to be filled in for the complete delegation by the one contact person of a country.
The MWM Registration Forms (includes the security Pass Registration) must be filled in exclusively using this link.
For assistance contact CIOR Secretary General 1Lt Jaroslav HAJECEK
(POC see item # 21) by e-mail: secgen@cior.net or at hajecekj@volny.cz
HOTEL :
To limit the hours of transport from the hotel to NATO HQ and back, we conclude a negotiated bulk reservation agreement- on the same prices as in the past years in Brussels and Gent but nearer to the meeting location – with HOLIDAY INN HOTEL BRUSSELS AIRPORT situated on approximately 10 min walking distance to NATO HQ.
A collective bus transport will also be provided. See transport shuttle information on transport desk in the hotel.
Hotel Registration :
There are rooms block booked Until the 10th January 2018 at the Holiday Inn Brussels Airport.
It is important that ASGs or their appointed delegates provide the above information as early as possible to ensure that we can effectively plan for the meeting. All registration information and payments must be submitted in accordance with the deadline detailed on the forms. All forms must be fully completed with accurate information (date of birth is very important) before the 25th of December 2017
Payment
The registration fee is € 225 per registrant for a full registration.
This amount includes: the reception, lunches on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the closing dinner, administration items and transportation costs. We strongly encourage delegations to pay in bulk, rather than by individual payment; this will save a significant amount of administration for our staff. All payment must be made in advance, and not later than 20 January 2018. Please send a detailed list with the names of the participants to POC in case of payment in bulk.
All payments that are made must be free of bank charges. Cheques or post-assignation will not be accepted.
The necessary bank information for payment is below:
BANK ACCOUNT HOLDER:
CIOR Presidency, c/o Présidence de la CIOR,
Boulevard Léopold III, 1110 Brussels, Belgium
BANK NAME / ADDRESS:
ING Brussels NATO, Boulevard Leopold III, 1110 Brussels, Belgium
IBAN CODE: BE69 310 192 030 178 SWIFT CODE: BBRUBEBB
Registration will only be confirmed by payment.
All payments later than 20 January 2018 will automatically increased with
50% surcharge.
Participation of Guests
Guests are welcome to participate at both the Thursday reception in the War Museum and the Closing Dinner. Fees for the reception is € 25.00 and for the closing dinner is € 75.00. Please put the guests in the registration form.
Transportation
The participants are required to make their own travel arrangements to and from Brussels.
The participants are required to make their own transportation to and from the Brussels airport and the hotels.
During the meeting a shuttle bus service to NATO HQ will be provided from the hotel. An information desk in the hotel will clarify the time shuttle details.
Working Agenda
The draft agenda will be distributed prior to the 15th of January 2018
All questions should be addressed to the Czech POC
Language
Translations to English and French will be provided as usual.
Non-smoking policy
The conference area is a non-smoking area.
Security restrictions for the NATO HQ
Your individual security access badge will be available in your hotel in case of registration on time. Late arrivals are welcome at the registration desk outside the NATO HQ in the visitors desk in front of the main entrance of the NATO HQ.
Photo cameras (even in your mobile phone) are not allowed in the NATO HQ. You have to leave your camera and mobile phone at the security gate.
CIOR WINTER MEETING 2018 Point of Contact (POC)
For confirmation or any administrative questions regarding Council and committees issues please contact the Czech POC :
1Lt Jaroslav HAJECEK (R)
CIOR Secretary General
e-mail: secgen@cior.net
or hajecekj@volny.cz
Cell UAE : +971 56 219 2813
Cell CZ : + 420 739 603 777
22. For any other questions regarding the organization of the Midwinter meeting
in NATO HQ building, please contact:
Permanent Representative : Maj (R) Ben JONCKERS Secretary: IMS P & C Div 02 707 5466 (schmidt.katalin@hq.nato.int), cior.permrep@telenet.be AND jonckers.ben@gmail.com
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