Appropriately, the symbol of Wednesday Night is a glowing candle, as much a symbol of the warm, candle-lit atmosphere of Wednesday Night, as of the flame of wisdom, sparked by the many fine minds that are so much a part of these unique evenings.
With a Julius Grey comment. | printable citation

Recipients of the
Order of Wednesday Night (OWN)

Winter Honours
List 2005 - 2006 Citations

Dear Group of Seven,

Following intensive deliberations, the Committee of the Whole of the Order of Wednesday Night under the skillful direction of Peter Trent, the most tenured member of the august group, has considered nominations and submitted its recommendations to us regarding the elevation of new members to this unique body.

It is our distinct honour and pleasure to inform you that you have been selected as a recipient for the Winter OWN Honours List. Nomination to the Order is a recognition of the quality of your contributions, both to debate and to the expansion and diversification of the Wednesday Night participants. Furthermore, as it has recently been brought to our attention that the Order of Wednesday Night is now recognized as an honour by Who's Who in Canada, it was incumbent on the Committee of the Whole to select candidates of upstanding nature and moral fibre (or some semblance thereof).

We congratulate you on your selection and would hope that the Formal Induction might take place prior to the departures of Peter Trent, John and Holly Jonas on/about the 31st of January. We would be grateful, therefore, if you would advise the undersigned if you would be able to attend the Induction Ceremonies on Wednesday, January 25, 2006. If you are unable to be present, an individual ceremony will take place at a later date.

Once again, we extend our congratulations to you in the assurance that your acceptance of the honour will further enhance the membership of the Order of Wednesday Night.

Richard Bruno* (to be awarded in early February) In recognition of your consistent efforts to encourage and develop creative technological and scientific endeavors, your commitment to excellence, and the consistently high level of information, experience and intellectual challenge that you contribute to Wednesday Night Google W-N = 67 | Photo Slides | albums

Marie Cormier In recognition of the many years of quiet wisdom and knowledgeable interventions on a range of legal and financial topics; your serene assumption of the role of doyenne as events require, and your demonstrated skill in offering gracious thanks to a variety of guests at the conclusion of many Wednesday Nights

Jeremy Jonas In recognition of your ability to gracefully represent and assume the mantle of the First Generation, your devotion to the concept of Wednesday Night and assiduous support of its expansionist aims, through the introduction of valued new members and challenging topics Google W-N = 67 | Photo Slides | albums

Ron Meisels In recognition of your devotion to the fundamental concept of Wednesday Night since the outset, despite your unwavering adherence to the tenets of Kondratieff; your valued contributions to the market knowledge of the assembled believers and non-believers; and your charting of the cyclical patterns of discourse Google W-N = 130 | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums

David Oliver In recognition of your role as Wednesday Night's wise and practical advocate of the under-represented and New Democrats, reminding all of values that outweigh those of the markets; your perceptive relating of spiritual issues to the often materialistic topics of the evening; and remarkable ability to temper or interpret the more immoderate discourse of the Chair thus encouraging the faint hope that Wednesday Night may someday enjoy a direct link to the Supreme Being Google W-N = 69 | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums

Judith Patterson In recognition of your unwavering commitment to presenting irrefutable science-based arguments in the face of the declarations of determined Luddites; your cheerful persistence in explaining that Water is not an inexhaustible resource, and your devotion to improving the geological and environmental conscience of Wednesday Night Google W-N = 89 | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums

Peter Perkins* (awarded on January 18) In recognition of your consistently intelligent commentary on the world economy, generous sharing of your unique insight into the behaviour of the American government and people, and your willingness to assume the role of 'Mr. President' with humour and considerable perspicacity Google W-N = 79 | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums

Fall Honours
List 2004 Citations

Westmount Examiner OWN story

Carl Beigie In recognition of your indispensable role as the Genesis of Wednesday Night, your wise and valued contributions over many years to discourse on all topics and especially those of economics and international trade, your perceptive analysis of public policy issues, and your unwavering moral compass

By these presents we do appoint you Chief Companion of said Order and authorize you to hold and enjoy the dignity of such appointment together with membership in the said Order and all privileges thereunto pertaining Google W-N = 10 | printable citation wednesday-night.com/CarlBeigie

Martin Barnes In recognition of your important participation in reasoned discussions of the economy and public affairs, consistent interjection and defense of the conservative, private sector viewpoint, in inimitable Scottish tone, and active contribution to the ongoing quality of participation in Wednesday Night through the introduction of outstanding new voices Google W-N = 70 | his June 03 page | more Slides | albums | printable citation

Antal (Tony) Deutsch In recognition of your invaluable contribution to discussions of the economy and public affairs, your application of a uniquely whimsical perception to the debate of a vast range of topics and your ability to infuse the most turgid topic with a sense of the ridiculous Google W-N = 97 | Slide Show | wednesday-night.com/TonyDeutsch | more Slides | albums | printable citation

Julius Grey In recognition of your unequalled ability to provoke and enter into lively debate with a total absence of rancour, the consistent quality of discourse supported by vast quantities of historical and anecdotal information and your ability to convert the Black to Grey
Google W-N = 86 | dec 2002 Album | dec 2002 slides dorval | webshots NY 2000 | , page II, 1999 | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums | printable citation

Terry and David Jones by Jones In recognition of the your unwavering support over many years and through long separations from Montreal and Canada, your faithful participation in debate whether in person or by your writings, and your enthusiastic commitment to the goals of Wednesday as evidenced by consistent critical analysis of topics and viewpoints, and your presence at major anniversary celebrations Google W-N = 29 | W-N by Terry | citation printable

Dame Margaret Lefebvre-Walker In recognition of your perceptive contribution to reasoned discourse, whether in your own guise or that of others, your ability to perceive and inject humour in self-righteous debates, your dedication to maintaining the civility of discourse, and your generous support of the objectives of Wednesday Night Google W-N = 64 | www.wednesday-night.com/Lefebvre-Walker | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums | printable citation

Allan Mass In recognition of the your unwavering support of and contribution to maintaining the quality of debate and the level of intellectual honesty of Wednesday Night through consistent critical analysis of topics and viewpoints, your artistic contribution through the design of the Chairman's Chain of Office and scrupulous oversight of the organization of the Wednesday Night of a Thousand Wednesday Nights celebration | Google W-N = 166 | www.wednesday-night.com/AllanMass.asp | more Slides | albums | printable citation

Dr. Mark RoperIn recognition of your valuable – and sometimes controversial - contributions to the debate of healthcare and public affairs issues, consistent defense of the conservative viewpoint on political matters and active recruitment of new and valued contributors to the Wednesday Night assembly | Google W-N = 114 | www.wednesday-night.com/DrRoper-Menu.htm | more Slides | albums | printable citation

Dame Margo Somerville In recognition of your early and consistently provocative contributions to the highest level of debate, always accompanied by impressive and extensive data, your passionate espousal of ethical considerations of global issues and the international and down-under perspective that you bring to the assembly| Google W-N = 53 , 2 SomerVille-Menu.htm | printable citation

Udo Stundner In recognition of your unwavering long-term support of Wednesday Night, your reasoned voice on matters of international banking and the economy and your enthusiastic inclusion of Wednesday Night participants in external activities | Google W-N = 63 | Photo Album | printable citation

Christmas Honours
List 2003 Citations

Herbert Bercovitz
In recognition of your unwavering fidelity to the recording of learned discourse and unsurpassed ability to bring order from the chaos of unreadable notes, to find threads of logic where none might be perceived, the whilst making valuable, reasoned contributions to debate
Google W-N = 310
[Photo Album] Wednesday-Night.com/Herb-Slides1.asp | 1205 photos his book
his photos Herb's Show
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David Mitchell
In recognition of your unwavering dedication to research in support of all hypotheses advanced in the heat of discourse, no matter how frivolous, your reasoned voice raised on behalf of international causes and your loyal support during summer absences
Google W-N = 197 | Medicare US | w-n Dr. David Mitchell bio | Technology | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums | citation printable

Fiona Nicholson
In recognition of your early and unwavering support of the vision of Wednesday Night, thoughtful and dignified assumption of the role of Chair ad interim, participation in debate in international and monetary questions and loyal contributions from afar
Google W-N | Web Photos | More Web | flickr | DTN Family | Wed1078 | to Marc & Jean | Auto 3sec | manual | Album | citation printable

Marc Hamilton Thébaud Nicholson
In recognition of your early and unwavering support of the vision of Wednesday Night, your sometime role as Chair ad interim, upholding the rules of order against all odds, and your contribution to enhanced attendance by creating a new generation of participants
Google W-N | Marc & Jean Nicholson | Guest Book | Aug DTN to M&J | Techy | Wed1026 | Wed1025np | Wed930 | Singapore | SARS | | slides 1 | | Albums Maya Slides | webshots | Wed988 | the Citation | printable

Gerald Ratzer
In recognition of your generous and consistent devotion to the tenets and traditions of Wednesday Night, recruitment of learned guests including members of your distinguished family, defense of technology in the face of the Luddites, services as associate scribe and mender of broken furniture
Google W-N = 209 | Album | Wed1068, 1043, 1058, 1035 | & many W-Ns lot he wrote | his w-n page | McGill Page | on the MS XP | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums | citation | printable

Guy Stanley
In recognition of your unwavering support of and contribution to maintaining the quality of debate and the level of intellectual honesty of Wednesday Night through consistent critical appraisal, flavoured with humour, of topics and viewpoints, your loyal attention to the facts in support of more controversial positions, and distinguished contribution to learned debate
Google W-N = 133 | | Wed972 with Dian Cohen | Wed925 | Wed925 | & many W-Ns | his page | more Slides | albums | citation printable

Lady Karen Hamilton the voice of Wednesday-night for years from 1982 well before e-mail. Her strong and elegant voice would call and atract the vips and lesser people with the same charm.

In recognition of your unique contributions to the longevity of this distinguished assembly, present at its creation, possessor of the mellifluous voice that for many years heralded each gathering at the Long Table, custodian and curator of The Lists and First among Equal organizers of the 365th - a year of Wednesdays - anniversary celebration Google W-N | citation printable

On Wednesday, March 27, 2002 we celebrated David’s 70th birthday in the company of many friends, a large dinosaur and the light of birthday candles. He was formally inducted as Chairman of the Order (not that we had many doubts!), and was presented with a magnificent O.W.N. Chain of Office, designed by friends Allan Mass and Harry Mayerovitch.

List 2002 Citations

 

Karin Ahrland in recognition of her outstanding fidelity to the principles of impassioned discussion in search of international truths, her commitment to promoting the merits of Wednesday Night around the world, and her diplomatic prowess in circumnavigating the Globe in order to appear at Wednesday Night en route from Sweden to New Zealand
Google W-N [ photo | Photo Album] Wednesday-Night.com/KarinAhrland | printable citation

 

Dr Hans Black in recognition of his unwavering and generous support of the cause of Wednesday Night, his distinguished contribution to the conservative positions in learned debate and his ability to evolve towards positions more Grey than Black
Google W-N = 139 [21 January 2001webshots with Ruth Ann Swenson II ] Wednesday-Night.com/HansBlack | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums

 

John Ciaccia in recognition of his political, but not always politically-correct wisdom, his deep understanding of and ability to interpret multicultural issues and his abiding sense of justice and fairness in defense of the victims of the Chairman of Wednesday Night
Google W-N = 156 Photos , ,2 ] Wednesday-Night.com/Ciaccia | printable citation

 

Jacques Clément in recognition of the consistently high standards and meticulous research that he brings to every report on banking and the economy, his contribution to the expansion of Wednesday Night through the introduction of new and interesting participants and his unflagging defense of the methods employed to calculate inflation
Google W-N = 190 [flickr ] Wednesday-Night.com/Clement | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums | printable citation

 

Harry Mayerovitch, the Renaissance Man of Wednesday Night who never fails to put the topic in perspective. His contributions to Wednesday Night discussions are on every plane and designed to provoke thoughts and reactions among listeners of all ages
Google W-N = 95+ [flickr ] Wednesday-Night.com/Harry citation printable

 

Richard Schultz in recognition of his many years as irreverent critic of almost all official positions on practically anything, his active participation in deregulated debate, and his abiding loyalty to the concept of Wednesday Night and to its participants
Google W-N = 38 [flickr ] Wednesday-Night.com/Schultz printable citation

 

Diana Thébaud Nicholson in recognition of her many years as Den Mother and critic of the Chair, her active participation in all debates, and her delightful hospitality on  Wednesday Nights.
Google W-N = 297 Webshots | Mega city rally | Xmas 97- 98 ] Wednesday-Night.com/DTN | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums

 

 

from Wed1072 Sept 18th, 2002

John and Holly Jonas. David Nicholson thanked them for their many contributions to Wednesday Night and in recognition of which they have been awarded the Order of Wednesday Night (OWN).Dr. Jonas has become the second inductee to the Order for his contribution to the weekly salons.
"We felt this was a very worthwhile thing to do for people who have been beneficial to Wednesday Night-who have first of all been loyal supporters, and second, more important perhaps, they've brought some wisdom to the table," said David Nicholson.
Google W-N = 144 [flickr Album, , Holly | webshots O-C dinner | Wednesday-Night.com/Jonas & Wednesday-Night.com/HollyJonas

 

Peter F. Trent "Peter personifies personal intellectual integrity above all," said David Nicholson. "I remember him saying, through all the tough times in the '95 referendum and the amalgamation debate, 'revenge is not an option.' I think that says a lot about his character." Westmount's unconventional guitar-playing ex-mayor makes a popular choice for the first member of the ongoing Order. A one-time chemist and inventor of a widely used building material, the British-born Trent was a driving force behind the Westmount Library expansion project and President of the Conference of Montreal Suburban Mayors and Vice-Chairman, Administration and Finance, of the Montreal Urban Community.
Google W-N = 150 [flickr Album , | webshots Wed976vote | Mega city ralay Wednesday-Night.com/PeterTrent or ../trent | Photo Slides | more Slides | albums