The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (LPF BC Branch Patron) hosted, on September 13, 2018, the meeting of LPF BC Branch members at Government House in Victoria. It was also the first time that LCol Ray Mikkola (Retired) attended the Branch meeting in his capacity of National President. The Branch also welcomed LCol Beth Brown (Retired) as a new branch member. Government House is the office and official residence of the Lieutenant Governor and the ceremonial home of all British Columbians.