Latest addition to Otter Sqn

Michel Dufour and his wife Suzanne Marshall welcomed baby Alexandre Dufour to the world on November 8th at 20:09. He weighted 9lbs 10oz. Alexandre is the couple’s second child and the youngest to sister Isabelle (2 years old). Michel is in his third year of space science and is of the Pilot (00183) MOC.

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NATO is a shell of its former self

5105 Jack Granatstein

Honing Canada’s approach to interventions

7860 Roméo Dallaire

Defence Dept. plans massive new Ottawa home

Canadian commander of NATO’s Libya mission deflects accolades for a job well done

Otter Sqn-New baby girl!

OCdt Shaun Goodfallow and his wife Tracy welcomed Hanna Katharine Goodfallow to the world on Saturday 27 August 2011 at 1pm. She weighted in at 8lbs 10 oz.

22403 Capt Erin White (nee Johnson, RMC ’02) and Capt Michael White are proud to announce the birth of their son, Liam Raymond Patrick, on July 27 2011. First grandchild for 8825 Tom (RMC ’71) and Liz Johnson; fifth grandchild for Ken and Pauline White. Nephew for 21476 Maj Matthew Johnson (RMC ’99) and WO Stephanie Cyr, 21364 Maj Jeremy Hansen (RMC ’99) and Dr Catherine Hansen, and Kevin White.

OCdt Paul Hansen (M0982) from Otter Sqn and his wife Karen just had a baby girl named Nora. Nora Hansen was born on June 29th at 10:37 weighting 7 pounds 2 ounces. Baby and mother are doing fine.

18329 Bill Foster (Class of ’92) and 18866 Eva Martinez (Class of ’93) are delighted to announce the arrival of Willa Martine Foster, born 4 July 2011 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, weighing 9 lbs 7 oz. Willa joins her 6-year old sister, Emi, and 20-month old brother, Ken.

On the 26 June 2011 at 23h45, after 12 days of pass due date, Capt Lavoie and his spouse Émilie’s fourth child, Emma Lavoie was born. The baby and mother are doing fine. We wish them a lot of happiness. Capt Lavoie was lucky to do the entire mid wife work for the birth of his daughter.

Congradutations to the new parents.

Births | naissances

22800 Daniel Thibodeau (RMC ’04) and wife Roberta Doucette are thrilled to announce the birth of their first son and second child Sebastien Paul Thibodeau. Born at 0908 hrs on 18 Feb 2011 at Kingston General Hospital in Kingston, Sebastien was a healthy 6lbs 8oz and 20in. Big sister Emily (2) was really happy to meet baby Sebastien, she never misses a chance to hug and kiss him.

Daniel is currently the Adjutant at the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics (CFSCE) in Kingston. Within CFSCE, Daniel as been employed as an Instructor for the Basic Signals Officer Course and the Second-in-Command (2IC) of 1 Squadron (Officer and Advanced NCM Trg Sqn).

Previously posted in e-Veritas in February – We subsequently experienced technical problems with the posting.

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The Staff Officer Careers, Captain Gillian Carpenter and Lieutenant (Navy) ret’d James Klymchuk announce the birth of their son James Frederick, on Tuesday 10 May 2011. Freddy is named in memory of his maternal grandfather Air Vice Marshal Frederick “Flat Top” Carpenter AFC, CD 2368 RMC class of 1937. Freddy is welcomed by RMC alumnae uncles Colonel (ret’d) Fred Carpenter 5721 RMC class of 1963, Commander (ret’d) David Carpenter 9044 CMR class of 1972, and cousin Lt Adrian Carpenter RMC class of 2007.

Freddy joins big sister Jacqueline.

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As the exam period was winding down – proud parents: Captain Sandra Price, Commandant’s Executive Assistant and 1 Squadron Commander, Captain Nathan Price were both surprised by about a three week earlier then expected – addition to the family.

Lillian Rose – born 27th of April. Little sister to Isla.

From all reports – Lillian, Isla and Sandra are doing just fine. (Nathan looks a little tired!!)

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Cadets Finish Exam Period

By 25881 OCdt (II) Anthony Matlock

This weekend concludes the two week final examination process which has dominated the focus of RMC for the latter half of April. The following is input on studying and exam-taking from Cadets of varying academic programs.

“As a second year scientist / artsman attempting to complete multiple majors, exam period is obviously a stressful time in which maintaining focus is difficult, especially during the NHL Playoffs. I find the best way to avoid typical university studying block is to surround yourself with motivated people, and to feed off of each other’s knowledge. Like everything at RMC, studying is easier with buddies than it is alone.”

- 25752 OCdt (II) Chris Lane

“For a serial-procrastinator like me, it’s hard not to get sidetracked. However, I’m glad the exam period is over — I stuck through it and saw it through to the end.”

- 26050 OCdt (I) Chawki Bensalem

“I found exams fairly straightforward. Nothing shocking or surprising that made me wish I had studied more. In fact, I found that exams in university aren’t any harder than exams were in high school. The content of my courses really aren’t any harder than it used to be (I’m an Arts student). Only the standard for my work has increased and requires more depth but once I adapted to that standard, everything has become fairly easy again.”

- 25918 OCdt (I) Andrew Garrie

“Overall it was a really good first year. I enjoyed a lot of the unique experiences at RMC and my last set of exams went well. Three weeks of studying is a long time, but I’m happy its finally over and I feel good about the exam period.”

- 26174 OCdt (I) Stephanie Bengle

M0543 Peter Anthony Keast (RMC Class of 1992) and wife Alisa are very proud to announce the birth of their son Keenan Gerohn Keast on May 2nd 2010 in Phoenix Arizona. Keenan arrived in the world at 7lbs 13oz, and was 21.75in long. Keenan’s Brother Mitch (22) and Sister Vanessa (25) were very happy to meet their little brother this past Christmas. Keenan’s middle name is significant in that it combines that of his Grampa’s names; the late Gerald Keast, a 32 year veteran of the Canadian Army, including combat during WWII, and John Comaduran, a veteran of the US Air Force, currently residing in Benson Arizona.

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The Military Communications& Electronics Museum is hosting a March Break Day Camp for children ages 8-12. The camp is 0900 – 1500 hrs on Mar 15, 16, and 17 at the C&E Museum. Cost is $50 per camper for the three-day camp. Please contact the Education Coordinator for details. David.McCarey@forces.gc.ca or 613 541-5010, local 3289.

Le musée militaire des communications et de l’électronique organise un camp de jour pour la semaine de relâche de mars; les enfants de 8 à 12 ans sont invités à y participer. Le camp se déroulera de 9h à 15h les 15, 16 et 17 mars au musée. Le coût est de 50$ par campeur pour les trois jours de camp. Pour plus de détails, entrez en contact avec le coordinateur de l’éducation, David.McCarey@forces.gc.ca ou 613 541-5010 x 3289.

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Project Manager – Industrial Projects / Chargé de projets – Projets industriels – Laval – XSTRATA NICKEL Mine Raglan (min. exp. 5 years)

Administrateur Base de données – Oracle / Database Administrator – Oracle – Terrebone – Mobile Maestria (min. exp. 3 years)

Hydrologist / Hydrologiste – Gatineau – Brookfield (min. exp. 3 years)

Senior Project Manager – Geotechnical Engineering / Chargé de projets, senior – Géotechnique – Montreal – Groupe ABS (min. exp. 10 years)

Maintenance Engineer / Ingénieur maintenance – Aliments Fontaine Santé (min. exp. 3 years)

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Captain Matthew MacMillan (22036) and Lieutenant (Navy) Amber Comisso (21936) are excited to announce the arrival of their daughter, Tessa Victoria MacMillan, on 30th September 2010 at 1045pm, weighing 6 pounds and 13 ounces.

amber.comisso@rmc.ca

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21720 Kira Zoellner (promotion de l’an 2000) et son époux Patrick Boulé sont fiers et heureux d’annoncer la naissance de leur fille Béatrice Dorothy Boulé, née le 30 septembre 2010 à l’hôpital Royal Victoria, à Montréal. Béatrice pesait 3 270 g (7 lbs 3 oz) à sa naissance.

21720 Kira Zoellner (class of 2000) and husband Patrick Boulé are proud and happy to announce the birth of their daughter Béatrice Dorothy Boulé, born September 30th 2010 at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montréal. Beatrice weighed 7 lbs 3 oz (3,270 g) at birth.

Kira Zoellner <kira_zoellner@hotmail.com>

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Logistics Supervisor / Superviseur Logistique – North of Quebec – XSTRATA NICKEL Mine Raglan (min. exp. 5 years)

Software Developer / Développeur logiciel – Montreal – Stelvio (min. exp. 3 years)

Project Manager (on-site) / Chargé de projet – Chantier – Chicoutimi – Groupe Réfraco (min. exp. 5 years)

Engineer (Technical Supervisor) / Ingénieur (Responsble technique) – Windsor – Raymond Chabot (min. exp. 3 years)

Operations Director – Production and Distribution of water / Directeur exploitation – Production et distribution d’eau – Algeria – SNC-Lavalin (min. exp. 10 years)

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Samuel Butler was born to the proud parents 16526 Al Butler (RRMC 1988) and Maria Butler at Victoria General Hospital on 12 June 2010. Samuel weighed 7 lbs and 4 oz and was born the same time the Governor General was conducting her MARPAC 100th Naval Anniversary Fleet review and the Snowbirds were doing their celebratory display. They must have known…..

Samuel was later baptised in HMCS Calgary 29 August 2010…..his name immortalized on her bell.     Allan.Butler@forces.gc.ca

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Keegan Mahoney-Cates standing with his new little brother Finn, born Monday, October 4 to Darren Cates (RMC Director of Athletics) and Tara Mahoney. Finn measured in at 10 pounds, 2 ounces and 24.5 inches long. Mum and baby are doing well.  darren.cates@rmc.ca

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Site Manager and Project Manager / Directeur de Chantier et Directeur de projet – Montreal & Venezuela – Andritz (min. exp. 10 years)

Project Manager – Robot Equipment / Chargé de projets – Équipement robotisé – Rivière-du-Loup – Premier Tech (min. exp. 3 years)

Technician in Building Mechanics / Technicien mécanique de bâtiment – Nunavik – Xstrata Nickel (min. exp. 2 years)

Operations Director – Production and Distribution of water / Directeur exploitation – Production et distribution d’eau – Algeria – SNC-Lavalin (min. exp. 10 years)

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New Addition to the UTPNCM Family

I would like to announce the arrival of our newest addition to the Lund family: Liam Morgan, born on 31 Aug and was 9lb 7oz. Photo: Liam and his proud big-brother, Devon.

Both myself and Sherri are doing well and working on sleeping whenever the Liam sleeps…but that interferes with studies and parades….three more months to grad!

OCdt RGM Lund, CFL A/Otter Sqn

Miriam Adele Stewart was born to the proud parents 20821 Monique Parisien (RMC 1997) and Desmond Stewart at KGH on 20 July 2010; she was born at 1007 and weighed 7 lbs and 10 oz. The one thing that is an absolute at this point is that she has very good lungs and knows how to use them!

Monique & Desmond

parisien.stewart@me.com

Miriam Adele is the granddaughter of 8738 Marcel Parisien (CMR RMC 1971) jmparisien@rogers.com

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Commandant & College Mom become grandparents for the second time.

College Mom, Brenda – MIA (taking the photo)

Rhona Reidun Truelove

Born August 5 at 2303

Weight 8lbs 9ozs

Baby sister to Bryn

Proud parents: 24693 Anthony (RMC 2011) & Candace Truelove

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18329 Bill Foster (Class of ’92) and 18866 Eva Martinez (Class of ’93) are delighted to announce the arrival of Kenneth MacGregor Foster, born 11 Oct 2009 at 1144 hrs at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, weighing 9 lbs 11 oz. Ken joins his sister, Emiliana Foster, who is delighted with her new role.

Sarah Colleen Webster

19935 Drew Webster (RMC ’95) and Dr. Colleen Webster are thrilled to announce the arrival of their second child, , on Canada Day, July 1, 2008 at Kingston General Hospital.  After a very quick labour at term, Sarah’s birth stats. were a healthy 6 lbs, 15 oz. and 20 inches long.  She came home from the hospital on July 2 to join big sister Emily.  The whole gang are all doing very well.

The Websters still live in Kingston.  Drew is completing his research toward a Master’s degree (Physiology) with Queen’s University’s Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Unit at KGH, and Colleen has a busy family medical practice with the Kingston Family Health Team.

Please renew or take out an annual or life membership

We have embarked on a Club membership drive. Please help us: Ex cadets; Current & former staff members (civilian & military); parents & friends; current & past students – including undergraduate and graduate level are all eligible and encouraged to join us!
You can call us toll free 1-888-386-3762 or Online
Contact us by e-mail rmcclub@rmc.ca

Veuillez renouveler votre carte de membre au Club ou vous en procurer une à vie.

Nous avons lancé une campagne d’adhésion au Club des CMR. Veuillez nous appuyer dans ce projet : Anciens; membres du personnel anciens et actuels (civil et militaire); parents et amis; étudiants actuels et du passé, du premier et du deuxième cycle sont tous admissibles et nous les encourageons à devenir membres!
Téléphonez sans frais au : 1-888-386-3762.
Communiquez en ligne
Ou par courriel : rmcclub@rmc.ca

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22800 Daniel Thibodeau (RMC ’04) and wife Roberta Doucette are overjoyed to announce the birth of their first daughter Emily Elizabeth Thibodeau. Born at 1208 hrs on 6 Apr 2009 (lucky baby 6-4-9!) at Kingston General Hospital in Kingston. Mom and daughter are doing fine, Dad is very proud and is already trying to figure out how to make pony tails! Daniel and Roberta got married on 2 Aug 2008 in Quebec City after his return from a 9 months tour in Afghanistan (OP ATHENA Roto 4). He is now Instructor for the Basic Signals Officer Course at the School of Communications (CFSCE) in Kingston.

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We are pleased to announce a joint CFLA – JAG celebration of Law Day. Law Day approaches, Friday April 24, 2009, which provides an opportune moment to celebrate our profession. This year, we are choosing to participate in the Annual Law Day Fun Run/Walk for Charity, organized by the County of Carleton Law Association. Every year, it is a well-attended event as hundreds of lawyers and support staff come out to enjoy the lunch hour along the canal. The distance, whether you walk or run, is 5K. Sign up today, and together we can contribute to a charity while we also participate with JAG in this fun event.

Registration are done on line as per below, but please also RSVP with Major Tammy Tremblay so that we know who is participating.

14th Annual Law Day Fun Run/Walk for Charity

Shake off the winter blues and welcome the arrival of spring with the 14th Annual Law Day Run/Walk for Charity. This year’s event will take place on Friday, April 24, at 12:30 p.m. at Festival Plaza in front of Ottawa City Hall.

The route takes participants along the west side of the Rideau Canal on Queen Elizabeth Driveway – which will be closed for this race for the first time – and continues to Fifth Avenue before returning to City Hall.

The cost to register remains $25, which includes a t­shirt (600 available), food and beverages arranged by Gowlings, prizes and unlimited fresh air! You can also register on­site from 11:30 a.m. to noon on race day for $30.

All proceeds will go to project s.t.e.p., which is campaigning to address youth addictions in Ottawa through school-based prevention and education programs and the creation of a local residential treatment centre.

The best way to register is through the Running Room. You can also contact Jessica Pancoe of project s.t.e.p. at 613­683­3788 or download an entry form from the County of Carleton Law Association Web site.

Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer la tenue d’une activité conjointe CJFC-JAG dans le cadre de la Journée du droit. Cette journée qui aura lieu le vendredi 24 avril 2009 approche à grands pas et nous fournira l’occasion de célébrer notre profession. Cette année, nous avons choisi de participer à la course/marche annuelle pour la charité de la Journée du droit, organisée par l’Association du Barreau du Comté de Carleton. Chaque année, de nombreuses personnes participent à cette activité. En effet, des centaines d’avocats et d’employés de soutien y prennent part et sortent se promener le long du canal pendant leur heure du dîner. Que vous participiez à la marche ou à la course, la distance est de 5 km. Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui, et ensemble nous contribuerons à une œuvre de bienfaisance tout en participant avec le personnel de l’organisation du JAG à cette activité divertissante.

Vous devez vous inscrire directement en ligne, mais veuillez aussi informer major Tammy Tremblay afin que nous sachions qui participent.

14e Marche et course annuelle de la Journée du droit pour les œuvres de bienfaisance

Oubliez les hauts et les bas de l’hiver et accueillez le printemps en participant à la 14e Marche et course annuelle de la Journée du droit pour les œuvres de bienfaisance. L’activité se déroule cette année le vendredi 24 avril à 12 h 30 à la Place des festivals devant l’hôtel de ville d’Ottawa.

L’itinéraire des participants passe par la rive ouest du canal Rideau sur la promenade de la Reine-Elizabeth, qui sera fermée pendant cette course pour la première fois, et se poursuivra sur la 5e avenue pour revenir à l’hôtel de ville.

L’inscription coûte toujours 25 $, comprend un t­shirt (600 sont disponibles), des aliments et boissons de Gowlings, des prix et le grand air en abondance! Vous pouvez aussi vous inscrire sur place de 11 h 30 à midi le jour de la course pour 30 $.

Tous les fonds amassés seront versés au projet r.é.p.a. qui fait campagne sur la toxicomanie chez les jeunes à Ottawa par l’intermédiaire de programmes scolaires de prévention et d’information et l’ouverture d’un centre de traitement résidentiel local.

Inscrivez-vous dans le Running Room, c’est très facile! Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec Jessica Pancoe du projet r.é.p.a. au 613­683­3788 ou télécharger un formulaire d’inscription à partir du site Web de l’Association du barreau du comté de Carleton.