Colonel David M. Stewart succeeded his father, Mr. Walter M. Stewart as President of the Macdonald Stewart Foundation and continued to provide outstanding support to the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association and particularly to the Macdonald Stewart Pavilion at Bisley, England. He continued the tradition of hosting the Macdonald Stewart Dinner at the Chateau Laurier in honour of the winner of the Macdonald Stewart Grand Aggregate. Colonel Stewart was appointed Commandant of the 1983 Canadian Bisley Team.