Notices - Any / all Reunion Classes are encouraged / invited to provide details concerning their particular weekend arrangements to be included in e-Veritas over the coming weeks. Send to: william.oliver@rmc.ca

Avis – Nous invitons/encourageons toutes les Classes de Réunion à nous faire parvenir les détails des arrangements pour leur fin de semaine afin de les inclure dans e-Veritas au cours des prochaines semaines. Faites parvenir à :william.oliver@rmc.ca

Reunion weekend at RMC Saint-Jean September 7/9, 2012

Fin de semaine des retrouvailles – 7 au 9 septembre 2012

2012 Homecoming at Royal Roads

The 2012 Homecoming at Royal Roads is scheduled for Friday Sept 14 to Sunday Sept 16, 2012. Classes from RRMC will be identified by their year of graduation/finishing RRMC (for example, the class entering in 1970 and graduating in 1972 will celebrate their 40th reunion). Source

Réunion 2012 à Royal Roads

La Réunion 2012 à Royal Roads est prévue pour la fin de semaine du 14 au 16 septembre 2012. Les Classes de RRMC seront identifiées par leur année de finissant au RRMC (par exemple, la classe entrante en 1970 et finissante en 1972 célébrera son 40ième anniversaire)

2012 RMC of Canada Reunion Weekend Tentative Schedule

Thursday 27 Sep – 1800 for 1900 – Legacy Dinner, Black Tie, $200 per person, Yeo Hall, Second Floor

Friday 28 Sep -1415 to 1700 – Obstacle Course, Campus;  1800 to 2200 – Class Reunions, Various Locations

Saturday 29 Sep – 0800 to 0945 – Club & Foundation AGMs, Currie Hall; 1000 to 1200 – Badging Parade, Parade Square;

1200 to 1330 – Lunch, Yeo Dining Hall & New Gym; 1330 to 1430 – Wall of Honour Ceremony, Wall of Honour

1400 to 1630 – Sports, TBA, Campus

1800 for 1900 – Old Brigade Dinner, Ambassador Conference Resort, Details to Follow;

1800 for 1900 – Dinner/Dance, Ambassador Conference Resort, Details to Follow

Sunday 30 Sept

0900 to 0930 – Interfaith Church Service, Currie Hall;  0930 – Pre-Parade Assembly, Front of Panet House;  1015 – Form Up for Parade, Parade Square

1030 – March to the Arch, Memorial Arch;  1200 to 1330 – Old Brigade Lunch, Prices TBA, Senior Staff Mess

Fin de Semaine des Retrouvailles 2012 au CMR du Canada Horaire Prévu

 Jeudi 27 septembre

 18h00 pour 19h00 – Banquet Héritage – tenue de soirée – 200$/personne Pavillon Yeo, 2e étage

Vendredi 28 septembre

14h15 à 17h00 – Couse à obstacle – campus, Campus

18h00 à 22h00 – Réunions de classes, divers emplacements

Samedi 29 septembre

08h00 à 09h45 – Les AGA du Club et de la Fondation, Pavillon Currie

10h00 à 12h00 – Parade de remise des insignes, Terrain de parade

12h00 à 13h30 – Repas du midi – Prix AEC, Réfectoire et nouveau gymnase

13h30 à 14h30 – Cérémonie, Mur d’honneur

14h00 à 16h30 – Sports – AEC, Campus

18h00 pour 19h00 – Souper de la Vieille Brigade – Centre de conférences Ambassador – AEC

18h00 pour 19h00 – Souper dansant – Centre de conférences Ambassador – Détails AEC

Dimanche 30 septembre

09h00 pour 09h30 – Service religieux oecuménique, Pavillon Currie

09h30 – Rassemblement pré-parade, Devant la Maison Panet

10h15 – Formation en parade, Terrain de parade

10h30 – Marche vers l’Arche, Arche du Mémorial

12h00 à 13h30 – Repas du midi de la Vieille Brigade – Prix AEC, Mess des cadres supérieurs

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Class of 1967 – contact Peter Day – day@bmts.com

CLASS OF 1972

Hi, guys.

Guess what, it’s Reunion time again. It’s forty years since we graduated and our next reunion is just around the corner.

In 2012, Ex-Cadet Weekend is the weekend of September 28-30. In addition to the usual Ex-Cadet weekend events, the following class events are planned: Friday, Sept 28 – Golf at the Garrison Club and ‘Meet and Greet’ at the Fort Frontenac Officers’ Mess, and Sat, Sep 29 – Class Dinner/Dance at the Harbour Front Restaurant, Portsmouth Harbour. Estimated costs for these events are $40 for 18 holes of golf, $25/person for the ‘Meet and Greet’ and $65/person for the ‘Dinner/Dance’.

Rick Marsden, Ken Lee, Steve Davis and Lawrence McDonough have been ‘busy beavers’. They’ve been planning, making reservations, thinking about a Class gift, and arranging accommodations.

With respect to accommodations, 20 traditional rooms with 2 queen beds have been reserved at the Ambassador Inn (http://ambassador1-px.rtrk.com/home.html) , and 10 rooms at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre (http://business.queensu.ca/dgcc/index.php) under RMC Class of 72 Reunion. Other hotels (e.g., the Holiday Inn, the Raddison Harbourfront, Marriott Residence Inn, and the Sheraton Four Points) in the area offer reunion weekend specials but are typically more expensive than the places we’ve booked. The rates at the Ambassador $130.00/room/night plus tax if guests stay 3 nights starting Thursday, $145.00/room/night plus tax if guests stay 2 nights starting Friday and $155.00/room plus tax if guests stay Saturday only. The rates at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre are $125/night plus tax single occupancy and $155/night plus tax double occupancy. The block bookings expire 27 August. Book early!

Rick Marsden has agreed to manage the finances for the ‘Meet and Greet’ and the Class Dinner/Dance. To this end, he has opened an account at the Bank of Nova Scotia – “RMC Class of 72 Reunion Fund”. Please make out cheques for the Meet and Greet ($25/person) and the Class Dinner ($65/person) to this account and forward them to:

Dr. R Marsden

1249 Humberside Dr.

Kingston, Ontario

K7P 2M9

Please send your cheques to Rick as soon as possible so the Ken Lee and he will have the cash they need to make the required down payments for the venues, food and DJ.

Following up on the good work that Jean-Guy Nadeau did in anticipation of the 2007 Reunion, we are making another ‘special’ effort to track down lost classmates. A complete list of the Class of 72 and the current mailing list is posted on the class website -  If you have any changes, please email them to ross.judd@carossa.com, call me at 1-613-584-4418.

As you can see, the Class website is out of date. I plan to update it over the next couple of months. Also, the Class has a Facebook presence, “RMC – Class of 72 – Info Exchange”. 37 members of our Class are linked to it, and I post Class related information there. Several members of the Class also use LinkedIn. If you’d link to be added to the Facebook group or connected in LinkedIn, please let me know.

To mark the 40th Year after Graduation, it is customary for a class to present a substantial gift to RMC. Contributions are tax deductible! In anticipation of the 40th, please consider making a contribution to the Class fund. Donations can be made on-line through the RMC Foundation website – http://www.rmcclubfoundation.ca, or using the forms posted on the site. If you’re interested in seeing what others have donated, check out the Lifetime Giving Circles linked to the Donor Recognitions Programs page – http://www.rmcclubfoundation.ca/OurDonors/DonorRecognitionPrograms/tabid/91/language/en-US/Default.aspx

If you have any preferences/special requests, please email them to me as soon as possible.

I look forward to hearing from you and catching up with you at the 40th.

TDV,

Ross Judd

Class of 1977 – Check out their Web site 

Class of 1982 – Contact Tim Justice – tim@polymark.ca

Class of 1987  – Contact Mark Mifflin mark.mifflin@ge.com

CLASS OF 1992

20-Year Reunion Details

Saturday, 29 Sep 2012

6pm – 1 am

Radisson Hotel

1 Johnson Street, Kingston, ON K7L 5H7

Kingston, ON

Cost per person: $40 per adult, $10 per child, kids 4 and under free. Food included (buffet / appetizers). Cash bar.

Please bring either cash or cheque to pay at the door. Exact change would be greatly appreciated No advance purchase required.

If you need to book a hotel room please call the Radisson directly (1-888-548-6726 ) under Group block name : 120928RMCC. You should identify yourself as being with the group block name listed above to ensure you receive the negotiated rate of $179.00 + HST, King or Queen room, parking is $15/day.

On Friday night we are looking at an informal meeting place at a local bar. Stay tuned for time and location

Contact info: rmcc.classof92@gmail.com

Trevor Kraus

Class of 1997 – Andrew Mccorquodale – Main contact – rmccmr97reunion@gmail.com

Class of 2002 – Details etails on Facebook

Olivier Sylvain – Main contact Olivier.sylvain4@gmail.com

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RMC, CMR and RRMC Class of 1995

15 Year Reunion

Schedule of Events

1-3 October 2010

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As the 15 year reunion is fast approaching, here is an itinerary of the RMC and Class events that will be taking place during the reunion weekend.  For the specific timings of the RMC Events, please monitor the events as posted on the RMC Club’s official site: http://www.rmcclub.ca/PDFs/2010ReunionSchedule.pdf

Note that I will also be monitoring discussions within our Official Site: http://classof1995.rmcclub.ca/,

as well as on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=5593331308&ref=ts

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me: vlachopoulos-n@rmc.ca .

Friday, 1 October 2010

1415 hrs – Obstacle Course

1900 hrs – Informal Meet and Greet at the Kingston Brew Pub (upstairs);  http://www.kingstonbrewing.ca/

Saturday, 2 October 2010

1000 hrs – College Parade, parade square

1200 hrs – Lunch, Cadet Dining Hall and New Gym

1800 hrs – Class of 1995 Dinner, Megalos Restaurant (downstairs); http://www.megalosrestaurant.com/

Sunday, 3 October 2010

0930 hrs – pre-parade assembly, in front of Panet House (Dress = 6’s or suit)

1015 hrs – form-up by class on parade square

1030 hrs – March through Arch

1130 hrs – Meet in Massey Library 7 (ML7) for class meeting
1200 hrs – Lunch at Senior Staff Mess (SSM)

I wish you all the best and hope to see you and your families during the reunion weekend in order to share experiences and catch-up.  If you cannot attend, we will surely miss you and raise a toast to your health.

Cheers,

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RMC, CMR et RRMC Classe de 1995

Réunion de 15 ans

Schedule des Événements

Le 1-3 Octobre 2010

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Comme la réunion de 15 ans approche à grands pas, voici un itinéraire des événements qui auront lieu le week-end des retrouvailles au CMR et pour la classe. Pour les horaires précis des événements du CMR, s’il vous plaît suivre les événements telle que publiée sur le site officiel du Club du CMR: http://www.rmcclub.ca/PDFs/2010ReunionSchedule.pdf

Notez que je vais suivre les discussions sur notre site officiel: http://classof1995.rmcclub.ca/,

Ainsi que sur Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=5593331308&ref=ts

Si vous avez des questions, s’il vous plaît n’hésitez pas à me contacter: vlachopoulos-n@rmc.ca .

Vendredi, le 1 Octobre 2010

1415 hrs – Course à obstacles

1900 hrs – Rencontre informelle au Kingston Brew  Pub (deuxième étage); http://www.kingstonbrewing.ca/

Samedi, le 2 Octobre 2010

1000 hrs – Parade, terrain de Parade

1200 hrs – Diner, salle à manger des élofs et au nouveau gymnase

1800 hrs – Souper Classe de 1995, Megalos Restaurant (en bas); http://www.megalosrestaurant.com/

Dimanche, le 3 Octobre 2010

0930 hrs – Assemblée pré-parade, en face de la maison Panet  (Robe = 6’s ou habit)

1015 hrs – Formé par classe sur le terrain de Parade

1030 hrs – Marche à l’Arc

1130 hrs – Rendez-vous à la bibliothèque Massey 7 (ML7) pour une réunion de classe

1200 hrs – Diner à la Mess des Seniors (SSM)

Je vous souhaite tout le meilleur et espère voir vous et votre famille pendant le week-end des retrouvailles, afin de partager nos expériences et pour nous rattraper. Si vous ne pouvez pas y assister, nous allons sûrement vous manquez et porter un toast à votre santé.

A bientôt,

FULL REUNION WEEKEND DETAILS

Photo by: Brent Fisher

FYOP Week One

Cadet Divisional Training Officer (CDTO)

The first week of FYOP was full of surprise and change. With an entire week dedicated to FYOP, FYOP staffs had to combine both previous FYOP experience and creativity to design programs that would prepare first years for upcoming challenges at RMC. However, this planning process was extremely difficult, as not only did FYOP staffs had to adhere to newly enforced restrictions on PT, but they also had to quickly adapt to changes made by the cadet headquarters.

At the same time, the HQ made changes to FYOP based on inputs from Cadet Flight Leaders. This communication between the HQ and FYOP would not have been made possible without Cadet Divisional Training Officers (CDTO), a new position designed to facilitate communication between the Cadet Wing and the CI, as they made sure that their planning groups were made aware of changes enforced from the Chain of Command on time.

In short, while the first years were busy preparing for inspection after getting their beds tossed for poor hospital corners, FYOP staffs and the HQ were busy passing information throughout the Chain of Command.

Suhan Kwon

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OCdt | Élof (III)

B Division Report:

La première semaine des premières années de la division B sur POPA, l’introduction des recrues au collège, s’est avérée très chargée. Depuis la parade de changement de commandement entre les cadres du camp de recrues et le POPA jusqu’à celle de l’arche, qui s’est déroulée dimanche dernier sous un soleil plombant, les élèves-officiers de première année se sont fait enseigner l’exercice militaire avec armes, un changement majeur depuis l’exercice sans armes appris les semaines précédentes. L’apprentissage du « College Knowledge » , sans doute l’une des tâches mentales les plus exigeantes du POPA, s’est aussi amorcée. On voit rapidement les membres des escadrilles devenir de plus en plus amis, complicité qui se développe avec les sessions d’entraînement, les activités d’équipe comme le tournoi de Frisbee et les séances d’instruction de compétences militaires. Par exemple, les membres de l’escadrille Tango, de l’escadron 7, ont pu participer, sous la supervision de (IV) Lessard-Tremblay, leur COMI POPA, à un exercice d’approche furtive sur la péninsule. La motivation continue à monter et la deuxième semaine s’annonce déjà des plus intéressantes.

Submitted by: David Bernatchez

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OCdt | Élof (IV)

CDTO A Report

The first week of FYOP proved demanding for the new first year cadets, the class of 2014. The first week of FYOP involves mostly in-clearance activities. During the week, the new cadets get their textbooks, receive briefings, and learn college knowledge.

The day begins fairly early for the new class, usually starting with physical training or drill at 6 am. The week ended with the Arch Parade, a very important parade in which the new class marches through the arch onto the peninsula. The next time that they march through the arch will be upon graduation in May of 2014.

FYOP continues Monday with new challenges as the first year cadets begin their university studies on Tuesday.

Submitted by: Lucas Jansen

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OCdt(IV) | Élof(IV

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REUNION WEEKEND – RMC Kingston (September 30th to October 3, 2010) Click here for details

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15 Year Reunion – Schedule of Events -1-3 October 2010

RMC, CMR and RRMC Class of 1995 / RMC, CMR et RRMC Classe de 1995

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Please Remember:

The RMC Club Relies On Its Members. Contact us to renew or to take out an annual or life membership. 1-888 386 – 3762

http://www.rmcclub.ca/Membership.htm

Do you wish to be taken off of our call list? If yes, let us know rmcclub@rmc.ca

Souvenez vous que:

Le Club des CMR compte sur ses membres. Afin de renouveler ou de vous procurer une adhésion annuelle ou à vie, veuillez communiquer avec nous au : 1-888 386 – 3762

http://www.rmcclub.ca/Membership.htm

Si vous préférez ne pas être sur notre liste d’appels, veuillez nous en informer au rmcclub@rmc.ca

OTTAWA BRANCH – SILENT AUTION – Advanced bids ahead of the day of the tournament will be accepted until 18:00 hrs, July 8th.

Caption: Andrew Bryan, his wife Deanna and Maureen Eykelenboom, who is Boomer’s mother and the founder and irresistible force behind Boomer’s Legacy. Andrew dedicated his ride to Capt Matthew Dawe who was KIA in Afghanistan 4 July 2007.

Boomers Legacy Ride 2010

by AJ Bryan – VI Ex-Cadet Club, 2nd VP 14530 Andrew Bryan

Four years ago, Chief Warrant Officer Todd McGowan decided to ride a bike from Victoria to Comox in order to attend a fundraising dinner in memory of his fellow combat medic, Cpl Andrew Eykelenboom. “Boomer” was killed in 2006 during a suicide bomb attack in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan.

“Boomers Legacy” was started by Maureen Eykelenboom in memory of her son. The charity provides funding for Canadian soldiers to help the people of Afghanistan by addressing needs only soldiers might see, “on the ground, outside the wire”.

Only four years later, this past Friday I joined 94 other cyclists in Comox as we began our 240 kilometres ride to Victoria.

More on this VI article & Calgary Lobster Feast…

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Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club June Luncheon

On 10 June 2010 the Vancouver Island Branch held its final monthly luncheon for this season. Thanks to our very close relationship with Royal Roads University we were invited to hold the event on the Quarterdeck in the Grant Block at Royal Roads. We had an excellent turnout of members and spouses, over 100 in total. Most noticed that Royal Roads food has improved somewhat since we were cadets!

During the event, our newly elected President 9318 Dave Bindernagel (the last Commandant of RRMC,) expressed all members’ gratitude to RRU for hosting the event and then made a very appropriate and timely presentation to Karen Inkster. Karen, as many of you know, was the producer of the excellent DVD “Coming Full Circle” and has been the focal point for the growth and nourishment of the close ties between ex-cadets and the University. Dave thanked Karen for her continuing and unflagging work on our behalf and announced that by unanimous vote of our members, Karen has been made an honorary member of the Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club with the number VIS4. He presented her with a certificate and wished her well in her new adventure – marriage!

Karen is moving to Vancouver and is leaving her post at RRU, but with a little encouragement from our Branch, the University has decided to keep Karen working under contract to continue at least some of the projects she has been doing on our behalf. Another DVD is in the works and Karen hopes to produce more articles for E-Veritas.

As a fitting close to a very enjoyable event the Canadian Forces Snowbirds performed a beautiful flypast directly over the Castle and then swung around over the lagoon before heading for landing at Pat Bay airport. (No, we don’t get a flypast for every function but the ‘Birds were in town for the Canadian Navy Centennial celebrations and were happy to salute the former military college.)

3334 Dave Wightman

Secretary Treasurer

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Photos (L-R):

9318 President Dave Bindernagel and G53 Alex Morrison;

Luncheon on the Quarterdeck;

Presenting Honorary VI Membership to Karen Inkster

Kingston Branch – RMC Club of Canada

RMC Alumni Pollywogs and Salty Dogs

Wine Tasting and Dinner Cruise

Wednesday July 21st, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Welcome Aboard!

Nearby Prince Edward County is gaining wide recognition for quality wines and Sandbanks Winery is one of the most notable. Come sail with us and enjoy a four-course meal, accompanied by a sampling of wines appropriate to each appetizer as our chef and the vintner from this fine estate explain the particular qualities of the wines presented. On the Dinner Cruise as we travel towards town, we’ll cap the evening with viewing from the water of Fort Henry’s Sunset Ceremony Fireworks Display.

Dinner Cruise Menu

“Sips & Sparks” wines presented by Sandbanks Winery, Prince Edward County.

Cost $54 per person plus taxes. Guests are welcome. (Adults only please)

Reservations can be made by: Telephone (Thousand Island Cruises): 613-549-5544 or 1-800-848-0011 or Online: www.ktic.ca/rmca

Boat departs foot of Brock Street, Downtown Kingston (Alternate departure location RMC pier if RMC Alumni fill the boat)

Questions: Contact Charlene Fawcett (RMC ’87) at 613-549-6484 or email charlene.fawcett@rbc.com

Kingston Branch News

The Kingston Branch of the RMC Club gathers at the Senior Staff Mess (SSM) for a monthly luncheon – the first Wednesday of each month – 12 months a year.

The energetic committee led by President, Reg Watts is well organized. In addition to informative guest speakers every month, the Branch provides valuable support to the college in a number of various important projects. See http://www.rmcclubkingston.com/events.htm

Last Wednesday (2 June) was another enjoyable day. A turnout of about 35 Branch members, including the commandant – who has been a regular monthly attendee – enjoyed a pre-dinner beverage; a great meal; and an informative address given by CHIEF OF STAFF – CANADIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY – CAPTAIN (N) J.E. JOLLYMORE.

An indication of the interest in the Canadian Defence Academy talk given by the well spoken 35 year navy veteran; a BSc graduate from Dalhousie University who also earned a BEng from the Nova Scotia Technical College was that it ran a good half hour over the allotted time mostly because of the questions coming from the highly interested audience.

Our e-Veritas camera crew visited early and had to leave early before everyone showed up. See photos below.

Ex cadets from the Kingston area – and those visiting are welcome to attend these highly enjoyable monthly luncheons.

Upcoming Events:

7 Jul luncheon (Lt Col Scott Clancy, CO of 1 Wing (helicopters) on the relief work in Haiti this year ) -

July 21 – there is a Summer Dinner Cruise – Click here for details – http://www.rmcclubkingston.com/events.htm

As mentioned, the Reg Watts led committee is doing a great job. Ex cadets in the Kingston area – all ages should mark their Day Timers for the first Wed of every month and in July – the 21st!

Capt(N) JE Jollymore (Guest Speaker), 4976 Reg Watts, Branch President; &  5207  Robb Andrew, Branch Secretary

6137 Wyn van der Schee,  5611 Gerry Stowe & 5228 Phil Antonsen, 1st Vice President

3155 Dusty Miller, 3111 Dick Bohne, A118 Ray Dignum,  &  2933 Maurice Lalonde

4823 Archie Zagrodney, 5244 Tony Downs & 4979 Wayne Wharton

2908 Al Pickering,  & S134 Rolande Oliver,& S125 Bill Oliver

4976 Reg Watts, 4459 Ed Murray, Past President; 15185 William Truelove, commandant; Capt(N) Jollymore,  & 5611 Gerry Stowe

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Hamilton Branch – Do it in Style

Last Thursday (3 June) the Art Gallery of Hamilton was the scene of a classy dinner that was put on by the Hamilton Branch of the RMC Club. The theme was a “Family Celebration” and there ware several multi-generation RMC families in attendance. This annual event was hosted by Hamilton Branch President, 5337 Bob and Maggie Carr.

The entire evening was truly reflective of – ‘Connecting members of the RMC Family’.

16412 Gordon Clarke, President, RMC Club of Canada took the opportunity to present an Honorary life membership to a surprised but grateful 2552 William Young who was accompanied at the dinner by his wife Joyce.

RMC commandant, Commodore WS (Bill) Truelove was the Guest Speaker – he took the opportunity to update the entire group on the terrific year just experienced at RMC and encouraged them all to visit the College soon.

The first year RMC commandant also met and spoke with Amanda Dingman, Chris Kunkel, and Ian Wilson three young people recently accepted into the military colleges who will begin training this summer. “I encouraged them each to start doing more push ups, practice their French and study harder!!”

In total there were 46 at the dinner, including S150 Peter Dawe, Executive Director who made the trek from Kingston and 12738 D’Arcy Wilson father of Ian one of the new recruits. “Brenda and I enjoyed a fabulous evening”, added the Guest Speaker.

The fit-looking and enthusiast Royal Roads Military College 1985 graduate concluded his talk. “We look forward to visiting Hamilton and the other Branches of the RMC Club again over the next year. I find each of these visits extremely useful and always enjoy updating the Ex Cadets on their College.”

NS Branch News

The NS Branch meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month, except for July and August. We gather normally at Royal Artillery & Royal Engineers Park in Halifax. Our turnout is normally in the range of 12 to 20 people. In keeping with the “Inclusiveness versus exclusiveness” of our Club all RMC graduates and Friends of the RMC Club are welcome to attend.

Everyone who is in the Halifax area are invited to join the group for their their last luncheon of the summer on Thursday 24 June.  Contact Bill Gard for further info.

wgard@eastlink.ca

10983 John Olsen & 11178 Michel Caron

23127 Chris Bryan, 6306 Mike Saker, 23171 Christopher Heckman & 5984 Preston Smith

3279 Ian Flemming & 5984 Preston Smith

12294 Peter Hope & M0135 Don McLeod

8120 Bill Gard, 3279 Ian Flemming & 5984 Preston Smith

6306 Mike Saker, 3279 Ian Flemming & 5984 Preston Smith

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Calgary Expecting Big Turnout for 16th Annual Lobster Boil

At press time we were informed that this event is  SOLD OUT! What organizers consider a pleasant problem.   Check out the poster here.

We look forward to posting a report and photos from this event next week.

QUOI: DÎNER RÉGIMENTAIRE ANNUEL DU CMR SAINT-JEAN

WHAT: RMC SAINT-JEAN ANNUAL MESS DINNER

OÙ: Pavillon Dextraze, CMR Saint-Jean

WHERE: Dextraze building, RMC Saint-Jean

QUAND: Jeudi le 19 mars 2010

18h15 – cocktails

19h00 – dîner

WHEN: Thursday, March 19th 2010

18150 hrs – cocktails

1900 – dinner

INVITÉ D’HONNEUR: 12603 Colonel J.U.F. Pion, OMM

Commandant du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean

Biographie:

http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dsa-dns/sa-ns/ab/bcob-acbb-eng.asp?mAction=View&mBiographyID=248

GUEST OF HONOUR: 12603 Colonel J.U.F. Pion, OMM

Commandant of the Royal Military Colege St-Jean

Biography:

http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dsa-dns/sa-ns/ab/bcob-acbb-eng.asp?mAction=View&mBiographyID=248

TENUE: Formelle. Le Cmdt du CMR Saint-Jean autorise les Anciens, ex-membre de la Force régulière ou de Réserve, libéré pour une autre raison que l’inconduite, à porter la tenue de Mess.

DRESS: Formal. The Commandant, RMC Saint-Jean, has authorized Ex-Cadets, ex-members of the Regular or Reserve forces, released under any other reason than misconduct, to wear Mess Kit.

COÛT: Membres en règle du Club des CMR $45.00, Non-membres $65.00

Note: Nombre de places limité à 10 Anciens. Premier payé, premier servi.

Contacter Barbara Maisonneuve à bmaisonneuve@live.ca ou 450-907-1772, aussitôt que possible, avant mecredi 24 fevrier pour réserver votre place.

Nous avons besoin de votre # de collège, grade, décorations et marche(s) régimentaire.

Note: Ex-Cadets are limited to 10 places. First paid, first served.

Contact Barbara Maisonneuve at bmaisonneuve@live.ca or at 450-907-1772, as soon as possible, by Wednesday 24 February to reserve your place.

We need your College #, rank, decorations and regimental march(es).

REUNION WEEKEND

2009

FIN DE SEMAINE DE RÉUNION

2009

Click HERE to keep up to date on Reunion Weekend 2009

Cliquez ICI pour plus d’info à propos de la Fin de Semaine de Réunion 2009

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Fin de semaine de réunion au CMR Saint-Jean
Reunion week-end at RMC Saint-Jean
2009

Rencontres sportives / Sports events
Anciens VS Élofs du CMRSJ/ Ex-cadets VS RMCSJ’s ocdts

Partie de soccer féminin Anciennes vs CMR Saint-Jean
Female soccer game Ex-cadets vs RMC Saint-Jean

Samedi 12 septembre / Saturday 12 September

1300-1430

Intéressée à participer communiquez avec

Interested to play, contact

Capt 22175 Andréane Vidal

andreane.vidal@forces.gc.ca

tel bureau : (450)358-6777 poste 5740
CSN 378-5740

Partie de hockey masculin Anciens vs Les Remparts CMR Saint-Jean
Men’s hockey game Ex-cadets vs Les Remparts RMC Saint-Jean

Samedi 12 septembre / Saturday 12 September

1445-1600

Intéressé à participer communiquez avec

Interested to play, contact

Capt 21122 Fredéric Levesque

levesque.jcpf@forces.gc.ca

tel bureau : (450)358-6777 poste 5725
CSN 378-5725

1630-1800

Heure de bonne entente / Happy Hour

Mess Saint-Maurice
Mess des Élofs/ Ocdt’ s mess

La Division des Élofs accueille les Anciens

The Cadet Division will host the Ex cadets

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Class of 1989 – 20th Reunion information

We are using Facebook to share reunion information. Look for the “RMC Class of ’89″ Group. The group is open to all members of the Class of 89 from RMC, RRMC and CMR

If you don’t use Facebook, e-mail rmc.classof89@gmail.com for more information.

Tous les détails peuvent être trouvés sur notre groupe de Facebook (“RMC Class of ’89″). Je vous encourage tous à utiliser Facebook pour obtenir les détails. Si vous ne souhaitez pas utiliser Facebook, contactez-moi á rmc.classof89@gmail.com et je vous enverrai les détails.

Sean McKnight
Class Secretary, RMC Class of 89

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Royal Roads Class Reunions 2009

Royal Roads Homecoming 2009 will be held on the weekend of September 11-13, 2009. We are in the planning stages for the weekend which will include a champagne reception, gala dinner and dance, tours and outdoor activities. All classes who would like to hold their class reunions at Royal Roads this year, please contact Karen Inkster at homecoming@royalroads.ca or call (250) 391-2600 ext. 4405 for more information.

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Royal Roads Reunion Planning Update
Wayne Hammond
9 June 2009

This is an update on what has taken place over the last few weeks regarding our class’s participation in the RRU Reunion this fall 10 – 13 September. I am trying to plan as much as possible now to avoid the last minute headaches that usually occur just prior to the event.

Bob Craig and I met with Karen Inkster at RRU and reviewed my list of suggested modifications to what took place last year. She gave us good council on all of them and took them to the RRU planning group last week to see whether and how the changes could be implemented. We are now working on the details which will be finalized at the planning meeting next week. Following that, the registration form will be put on the RRU web site and registration will begin. Here is what we decided.

1. The class graduating in ’59 (our class) is holding a reception at the Harbour Hotel on Thurs 10 Sept from 5 – 9 pm. I realize this is over the supper hour. Are the hours OK or should we cut it off at 8 pm so that people can go out for supper afterwards? We will invite the classes graduating in ’58 and 60 – our Juniors and Seniors since we will remember most of them – look in your Log books. We are also inviting through the Victoria and Vancouver branches, any RMC and CMR personnel from those years who are in the vicinity to gain a feel for the Royal Roads experience.

2. The Navy will be hosting again this year, all who are attending the Reunion to a day’s sail on a frigate out on the Strait on Friday, 11 Sept. This was a fantastic event and the food was wonderful.

3. There is a reception that evening for everyone. It was held at the castle last year but was fairly crowded. I don’t know if they have decided where to hold it this year.

4. On Saturday we are having a box lunch for all ex cadets including those from when Royal Roads was a Naval College. This will be held at the Mess Decks from 11 am to 1:30 pm. This will allow time for people to get back to the Quarterdeck for the Robert Bateman presentation – or they can continue socializing at the Mess Decks.

5. The formal dinner that evening was most enjoyable. Blazer and Flannels are also an appropriate dress. Before the dinner RRU will present a continuous showing of a DVD with all the scanned pictures that hopefully you are digging out and sending to Karen.

6. We will meet at the flag pole now located at what was the Commandant’s house, for tours of the grounds and castle at 10 am Sunday. At 11 am we will form up in front in front of the castle for our Ceremonial Circle. Kent Foster has graciously volunteered to try and get us from a gaggle into possibly 3 ranks and to show us which one is our left foot. He assures me there will be NO circles given unless Tex Thomas has froust on the top of his beret. Old Brigade berets, blazers and flannels would be appropriate.

Remember to get the dates 10 – 13 Sept on your calendar and be ready to register as soon as the information is available on the RRU site.

If you have any questions or comments, please send them to me at Vdansk@aol.com or call me at 425 577-1093

REUNION WEEKEND

2009

FIN DE SEMAINE DE RÉUNION

2009

Click HERE to keep up to date on Reunion Weekend 2009

Cliquez ICI pour plus d’info à propos de la Fin de Semaine de Réunion 2009

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Fin de semaine de réunion au CMR Saint-Jean
Reunion week-end at RMC Saint-Jean
2009

Rencontres sportives / Sports events
Anciens VS Élofs du CMRSJ/ Ex-cadets VS RMCSJ’s ocdts

Partie de soccer féminin Anciennes vs CMR Saint-Jean
Female soccer game Ex-cadets vs RMC Saint-Jean

Samedi 12 septembre / Saturday 12 September

1300-1430

Intéressée à participer communiquez avec

Interested to play, contact

Capt 22175 Andréane Vidal

andreane.vidal@forces.gc.ca

tel bureau : (450)358-6777 poste 5740
CSN 378-5740

Partie de hockey masculin Anciens vs Les Remparts CMR Saint-Jean
Men’s hockey game Ex-cadets vs Les Remparts RMC Saint-Jean

Samedi 12 septembre / Saturday 12 September

1445-1600

Intéressé à participer communiquez avec

Interested to play, contact

Capt 21122 Fredéric Levesque

levesque.jcpf@forces.gc.ca

tel bureau : (450)358-6777 poste 5725
CSN 378-5725

1630-1800

Heure de bonne entente / Happy Hour

Mess Saint-Maurice
Mess des Élofs/ Ocdt’ s mess

La Division des Élofs accueille les Anciens

The Cadet Division will host the Ex cadets

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Class of 1989 – 20th Reunion information

We are using Facebook to share reunion information. Look for the “RMC Class of ’89″ Group. The group is open to all members of the Class of 89 from RMC, RRMC and CMR

If you don’t use Facebook, e-mail rmc.classof89@gmail.com for more information.

Tous les détails peuvent être trouvés sur notre groupe de Facebook (“RMC Class of ’89″). Je vous encourage tous à utiliser Facebook pour obtenir les détails. Si vous ne souhaitez pas utiliser Facebook, contactez-moi á rmc.classof89@gmail.com et je vous enverrai les détails.

Sean McKnight
Class Secretary, RMC Class of 89

______________________________________________________________________________________

Royal Roads Class Reunions 2009

Royal Roads Homecoming 2009 will be held on the weekend of September 11-13, 2009. We are in the planning stages for the weekend which will include a champagne reception, gala dinner and dance, tours and outdoor activities. All classes who would like to hold their class reunions at Royal Roads this year, please contact Karen Inkster at homecoming@royalroads.ca or call (250) 391-2600 ext. 4405 for more information.

______________________________________________________________________________________

Royal Roads Reunion Planning Update
Wayne Hammond
9 June 2009

This is an update on what has taken place over the last few weeks regarding our class’s participation in the RRU Reunion this fall 10 – 13 September. I am trying to plan as much as possible now to avoid the last minute headaches that usually occur just prior to the event.

Bob Craig and I met with Karen Inkster at RRU and reviewed my list of suggested modifications to what took place last year. She gave us good council on all of them and took them to the RRU planning group last week to see whether and how the changes could be implemented. We are now working on the details which will be finalized at the planning meeting next week. Following that, the registration form will be put on the RRU web site and registration will begin. Here is what we decided.

1. The class graduating in ’59 (our class) is holding a reception at the Harbour Hotel on Thurs 10 Sept from 5 – 9 pm. I realize this is over the supper hour. Are the hours OK or should we cut it off at 8 pm so that people can go out for supper afterwards? We will invite the classes graduating in ’58 and 60 – our Juniors and Seniors since we will remember most of them – look in your Log books. We are also inviting through the Victoria and Vancouver branches, any RMC and CMR personnel from those years who are in the vicinity to gain a feel for the Royal Roads experience.

2. The Navy will be hosting again this year, all who are attending the Reunion to a day’s sail on a frigate out on the Strait on Friday, 11 Sept. This was a fantastic event and the food was wonderful.

3. There is a reception that evening for everyone. It was held at the castle last year but was fairly crowded. I don’t know if they have decided where to hold it this year.

4. On Saturday we are having a box lunch for all ex cadets including those from when Royal Roads was a Naval College. This will be held at the Mess Decks from 11 am to 1:30 pm. This will allow time for people to get back to the Quarterdeck for the Robert Bateman presentation – or they can continue socializing at the Mess Decks.

5. The formal dinner that evening was most enjoyable. Blazer and Flannels are also an appropriate dress. Before the dinner RRU will present a continuous showing of a DVD with all the scanned pictures that hopefully you are digging out and sending to Karen.

6. We will meet at the flag pole now located at what was the Commandant’s house, for tours of the grounds and castle at 10 am Sunday. At 11 am we will form up in front in front of the castle for our Ceremonial Circle. Kent Foster has graciously volunteered to try and get us from a gaggle into possibly 3 ranks and to show us which one is our left foot. He assures me there will be NO circles given unless Tex Thomas has froust on the top of his beret. Old Brigade berets, blazers and flannels would be appropriate.

Remember to get the dates 10 – 13 Sept on your calendar and be ready to register as soon as the information is available on the RRU site.

If you have any questions or comments, please send them to me at Vdansk@aol.com or call me at 425 577-1093

Class of 1989 – 20th Reunion information

We are using Facebook to share reunion information. Look for the “RMC Class of ’89″ Group. The group is open to all members of the Class of 89 from RMC, RRMC and CMR

If you don’t use Facebook, e-mail rmc.classof89@gmail.com for more information.

Tous les détails peuvent être trouvés sur notre groupe de Facebook (“RMC Class of ’89″). Je vous encourage tous à utiliser Facebook pour obtenir les détails. Si vous ne souhaitez pas utiliser Facebook, contactez-moi á rmc.classof89@gmail.com et je vous enverrai les détails.

Sean McKnight
Class Secretary, RMC Class of 89