6,416 Reasons to Dress Down!

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RMC cadets and staff support Haitian relief efforts

$6,416.00 Raised in One Day Dress-Down

By: OCdt Catie Keyser, 24633

On Friday the 22nd of January, the cadets of the Royal Military College of Canada banded together to fundraise in support of the relief efforts in Haiti and accumulated $6416 for the Red Cross.

The effort was led by Lt(N) Amber Comisso and OCdt Alan Li, who requested through the college chain of command permission to allow a civilian dress day for each cadet who donated ten dollars for the Red Cross.

A dress down day, where the cadets are allowed to keep their uniforms hung in their closets, is a rare privilege for the cadets, as military uniform must be worn during all work hours. As a result, the cadets were more than willing to empty their wallets to support the important cause.

The military staff and civilian employees decided to also support the cause, and many were seen wearing the Haitian flag stickers that were passed out to all who donated above their heart.

This past Wednesday, Melissa, the Disaster Response representative from the Red Cross, was presented with the accumulated funds. RMC Commandant, Commodore William S. Truelove was in attendance and gave a heartwarming speech about his past experiences in Haiti and his adoration for the citizens, and stressed the need for support both now and years to come.

IN THIS ISSUE 5:

BGen J Vance At RMCC & Queen’s University Last Week;

Carr – Harris  Classic & West Point Weekend;

Historical Hockey & A 2nd Semester Week On The Red Carpet;

Ex-Cadets in the News;

Where Are They Now?

You May Know These 24…But Do You Really Know Them?

Qu’est-ce qui se passe au CMR Saint-Jean;

RMC Club of Canada – Three Branches Report In!

RMCSJ BoG Profiles – 4th in a series;

RMCC BoG Profiles – 4th in a series;

Royal Roads Military College – Ships Bell;

Canadian Naval Centennial & Who am I?

Careers | Carrières; and

Deaths | Décès (4):  2Lt François-Olivier Gauthier (RMC 2009) Dennis Diaper – Former RMC professor; 3328 Joseph Brian Valiquette; & 5760 Jean Caron.

BGen Vance stood up Task Force 5-09, the Canadian Headquarters that commanded and coordinated Canadian and Coalition civil-military operations in Kandahar Province from Feb to Nov 2009.

RRMC Cadets & Staff  Updated on Afghanistan By 15696 Brigadier General Jonathan Vance (RRMC 1986)

Presentation focused on his experience with planning and conducting operations in Afghanistan.

By: 24633 Catie Keyser

The enthusiasm of the cadets during this Wednesday morning PMT was unconventionally high, as they were eager to hear the words and wisdom of Brigadier General Vance, who commanded Joint Task Force Afghanistan starting in February of 2009 and would be giving a presentation to the cadets of third and fourth year.

Not often are the cadets given the opportunity to listen and learn from such a remarkable individual who has had so many experiences in a vast variety of command positions, but also is able to relate quite closely to the cadets, as a graduate from Royal Roads in 1986.

His presentation revolved around an update on Afghanistan, from which he described the growth of the situation, and reflected on the challenges, as well as the gains in the province of Kandahar. From the words of one cadet, “It was nice to hear a solid update on the situation overseas from a commanding authority.”

When commenting on the H9-5-09 tour, he stated that the main challenges encountered dwelt with synchronizing civilian and military efforts, in hopes of achieving both rapid and tangible effects in the Human Terrain. He also stressed that the military’s resources were always constrained, and the weak Afghan government did not add to the situation. He further went to say that in order to have lasting effects and make COIN (counter insurgency) work, the military must do things the right way, in the right order, with the right people.

When asked what he sees in the future for Afghanistan after the Canadian Forces pull out in 2011, he stated that there will still be things to accomplish in the country. The life expectancy of an Afghan citizen is 46 years, and as their country has been in a time of conflict for 33 years. As a result, conflict is the only reality they know and it will continue to take time for stabilization. He also stated that the actions of the CF will change after 2011, as the focus will become more of distant supervision.

Brigadier General Vance believes that the future for the CF will still continue to have a focus on the Middle East as he believes it will always be a hotspot. A greater focus on Canada was also stressed; the CF can never fail at home. The members of the Canadian Forces must look after Canada. If more natural disasters occur such as the Manitoba floods, he told the listeners, that the Canadian Forces will be front and center to look after the Canadian population.

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Mission will be accomplished

AFGHANISTAN: Brigadier-general says victory will be unlike any other in Canadian military history

Brig-Gen. Jonathan Vance was at Queen’s University Wednesday afternoon  READ THE COMPLETE STORY

Royal Military College takes closer look at athletic program 

READ THE FULL STORY

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The (w) varsity basketball team had a pleasant surprise on a recent visit to Ottawa.

Head coach, Brad Schur explained. “Capt Tim McGee, Commanding Officer of 33 CER Army Cadet Corps contacted me before Christmas about having his Corps attend our game vs Carleton University. They showed up in their red Corps T-shirts and we provided them with some RMC basketball hats to wear during the game.”

Coach Schur also added. “The Corps will be coming Kingston in March and we are trying to arrange getting them into the gym with our Ocdts for some basketball fun.”

We asked Brad what was his reaction for this out-of-town support.

“Their support at the game was great. They were very vocal and they had made signs to cheer us on. After discussion with Capt McGee, we are hoping to make this an annual event.”

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RMC / Queen’s – Carr-Harris Cup

Carr-Harris Game Summary – Queen’s 14 – RMC 8 with one tie.

The annual Carr-Harris Cup men’s hockey contest between RMC and Queen’s is scheduled for this Thursday (7:30) at the Memorial Centre.

This year the C-H game has a great deal on the line for RMC. Queen’s have locked up a play-off berth, however, RMC are (5 /15/4 for 14 points ) and trail Concordia Stingers by two points for the eighth and final post-season spot.

Following the Carr/Harris game, Paladins travel to Montreal on friday night (7:30) to play the Stingers.  Ex Cadets in the Montreal area may take note and provide some Red & White support in what could decide whether or not RMC will advance. !

The inaugural Carr-Harris Cup game was in 1987 and since then has alternated between the two schools on a yearly basis. Queen’s has a wide margin with 14 wins, 8 losses & 1 tie over the 23 years.

Ever since the RMC / West Point hockey game was discontinued the annual Carr-Harris game has taken on more prominence. One only has to check out the score-board to confirm. In particular, the scores over the past five 15 years are mostly one or two goal games.

The two schools have a lengthy history dating back to 1886 when they played the first game ever in Kingston. The game celebrates the history of the Carr-Harris family in the Kingston area. The Carr-Harris family has a link with both schools: Robert Carr-Harris taught at RMC from 1879-97 and then at Queen’s from 1898-1901. Ferguson Carr-Harris scored a goal for Queen’s in the schools Stanley Cup loss to the Montreal Shamrocks in 1899. B.G. Carr-Harris and R.M Carr-Harris played for RMC in the first West Point Game in 1923. Peter Carr-Harris coached at RMC during the late 1950s and 1960.

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Royal Military College hosts U.S Military Academy West Point – A.K.A. I-81 EXCHANGE

The Royal Military College (RMC) of Canada will host a delegation of 120 cadets from West Point’s United States Military Academy (USMA) from 4 to 7 February, for the long-standing annual exchange between the two military colleges.

100 OCdts and support staff from RMC will attend USMA and participate in military training with their billets.

The weekend is devoted to primarily athletic competitions and social gatherings which serve to foster the ties of friendship that have for so long characterized this event.

At Kingston, the weekend events will kick off with the Carr-Harris Cup where the West Point cadets clad in their “grey coats” will be on hand with several hundred scarlet clad RMC cadets and staff to cheer on the RMC Paladins to victory over Queen’s at the Memorial Centre, 4 Feb at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, 6 February, the local schedule of events is as follows:

* 8:15 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies at KMCSC Field House.

* 9:00 a.m. – Fencing Demonstration in KMCSC Field House.

* 9:00 a.m. – Judo Clinic in KMCSC DOJO.

* 10:30 a.m. – Water polo match in KMCSC pool.

* 11:00 a.m. – Taekwondo competition in KMCSC Field House.

* 1:15 p.m. – Debate competition in Currie Hall.

* 2:30 p.m. – Winter Obstacles course including Chain of Command competition around inner sports field.

The RMC and West Point cadets will also be downtown Kingston to celebrate Feb Fest and to encourage the RMC’s team in the Ice and Snow Sculpture competition against Queen’s and St. Lawrence College.

The objectives at RMC are to develop officers morally, physically and intellectually inculcating the highest ideals of duty, honour and loyalty. RMC instills a sense of pride and dedication to service tapping the potential for future development and assumption of command. The four interlocking components of the RMC experience are academics, military leadership, athletics, and bilingualism.

Historical Hockey

Summary:  RMC 18; Queen’s 13 and RCHA 10.

Sunday, February 7th  – 1:00 p.m. – Annual Historic Hockey Series: A celebration of the first game played in Kingston in 1886.

By: 24518 Paul Mayne

The Annual Historic Hockey Series is a re-enactment and commemoration of the first organized game of hockey played on the Kingston harbour in 1866. It is a three team round robin series where each team plays each other once. The three teams in the series are from the Royal Military College of Canada, Queen’s University and the 2nd Regiment of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery from CFB Petawawa.

The games are played with the same rules that were used in the 1880s. Each team is allowed seven players on the ice and they play two ten minute periods with a square puck and no forward passing. Following the three round robin games, the team with the most points is awarded the RCHA Brigade Association Trophy.

This year, RMC is building a team that will hopefully reclaim the title that they lost last year to Queens. The majority of the players on the team this year are 4th year cadets who compete in the College Intramural Program and “two ringers” from the varsity team. In addition, there are two 3rd year cadets who will hopefully carry RMC’s competitive spirit to the series next year. All players are excited to compete in the series this year and expect nothing less than victory.

The 2010 team members are:

24137 IV Brad Spencer; 24592 IV Jeff Caselton; 24561 IV Marc-Andre F. Pelland; 24163 IV Matt Galvin; 24686 IV Mike Soros; 24662 IV Jeff Oke; 24565 IV Rudy Guay; 24647 III Paul Lystiuk; 25054 III Baxter Attlebery; and 24518 Paul Mayne.

Video on Febfest

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Checking Out What Goes On Around the Red Carpet & Beyond…

By: WJO

RMCC commandant, Commodore Bill Truelove (photo top left) and the family were all off on a well deserved vacation for the first couple of weeks of 2010. From all reports – the holiday (cruise) was super!

The 2nd half of the school year has started, the past week saw the pace quicken around the College. Consequently, your e-Veritas editor made a number of trips through the “red carpet” area of Mackenzie Building over the past few days – mainly to get a feel of what was happening.

Following is just a glimpse of what we saw / heard/ and found out.

Monday – A birthday celebration!

The office staff took a few minutes to share some of Nathalie’s tremendous cake in recognition of the College Chief Warrant Officer – J.M Chiasson’s birthday . The commandant was over heard saying. “As I’ve mentioned many times before, we are privileged to have this great leader on the RMC team.”

Tuesday – RMC Club of Canada, Executive Director and RMC Club of Canada Foundation Inc. Executive Vice President pay visits.

The feedback from the commandant:

“It was great to have a chance to spend some time with Mr.Peter Dawe and Mr.Glen Macdonald. Each gave me a great update on the many activities ongoing both in the RMC Club and the RMC Foundation and served to again remind me of how fortunate we are to have these two great organizations supporting the College. Both contribute immensely in so many ways to all cadets – past, present and future and I am deeply appreciative of all the efforts.”

Wednesday – was full of activity – starting in the early morning.

Both the commandant, CCWO and most (if not all) of the Military Wing staff enjoyed the opportunity to participate in a Cadet Wing run on Wednesday morning. In chilly conditions, the wing formed up at 0630 and off they went. (I invoked 70 year old privileges and watched)

The Memorial Staircase was the place to be early in the afternoon – a cheque was presented to the Red Cross in support of Earthquake relief in Haiti. (See photo & article and the top page of this e-Veritas 5).

We asked the commandant to comment:

“This is yet another indication of the incredible response of all Canadians to this tragic event, and shows the strong desire of the Cadet Wing and others to contribute. Well done also to Lt(N) Amber Comisso and OCdt Alan Li for leading the efforts which resulted in this donation.”

During the day, the college was privileged to host 15696 BGen Jonathan Vance, recent Task Force Commander in Afghanistan. The 1986 Royal Roads Military College graduate provided a series of three different briefs in Sir Arthur Currie Hall to III & IV cadets and staff discussing his experiences while deployed.

Finally, on Wed, all hands were on deck (including the commandant and all the college senior brass) at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre supporting the cadets as they did the Physical Performance Test (PPT). Asked what he thought of this large turnout to physical fitness test, he quickly replied. “I’m always thrilled to see this level of commitment across the College team, to cheer the cadets as they complete this demanding test. Well done to them all!”

On Thursday the College hosted an Environment Science and Technology and Society workshop which brought together experts from the college and DRDC to share lessons learned on a range of issues.

Commodore Truelove told us. “I was honoured to have the opportunity to welcome them to the College and showcase the excellent work done in this field by many of the College team. He also made a point to recognize the key organizer. “Well done also to Dr JJ Grodski for his great efforts in organizing this event.”

Thursday night – relax time…

The ‘Scotch Lovers` and their friends gathered at the SSM during the evening for the annual Robbie Burns night. With the mess full, many enjoyed the `Scotch Nosing`as they sampled many blends while enjoying a delicious meal prepared by the SSM.

On Friday the commandant, along with Col Bill Lewis – CO AMS, had the privilege to host MGen J.P.Y. Daniel Gosselin at AMS. During the visit, Commander CDA had the chance to be briefed on the programme, meet the students and see the excellent work that they are doing.

No let-down on the weekend…

The weekend was, as always; equally busy with the varsity basketball teams in action on Friday and Saturday.

On Sunday, Brenda had the frying pans back in action, as the “Bill & Brenda” aka “B&B” hosted the first Brunch of 2010 for a large contingent of cadets.

As the pictures below show, they all had a wonderful morning sharing stories and enjoying some great food.

As long as the commandant doesn’t mind, we will do our best, on a regular basis, to provide e-Veritas readers a glimpse or two on what is happening in and around the red carpet area of Mackenzie Building these days.  Keep checking!

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FEEDBACK FROM THE “B&B” EXPERIENCE

The Commandant’s brunch held on January 30th 2010 was the first of the New Year and a great way to start up the semester. It was very nice to be welcomed into the Commandant’s house by Commodore Truelove and his family; they provided an excellent breakfast and encouraged us to explore the house. As a Naval Cadet, I have walked by the house often and have never been able to explore it. In the residence there is a variety of RMC memorabilia which was very impressive to see. Overall, the breakfast was a great way to meet with the Commandant and his family on a personal level and explore his amazing residence.

25912 NCdt (I) John Kay

The Commandant welcomed us into his home today for brunch. He and Brenda were excellent hosts and created a relaxed environment for the Cadets. As the Commandant mentioned to us when we arrived, the brunch gave us the opportunity to experience the Commandant’s house, a part of college history which is seldom seen by Cadets.

25076 OCdt (III) Andrew Standfield

The only thing that seemed to break the cold blustery January in Kingston was the warm welcome felt at the Commandant’s home. I, along with several other lucky officer cadets, had the privilege of spending the morning with the leader of our school, Commodore Truelove. A pleasant atmosphere filled with good laughs, good talks, and great food stretched throughout the house as myself, and several other curious first years drank in the entire experience. I must admit it seemed strange to be in the home of such a well-respected, and such a great role model for me. I took every opportunity I could to learn more about Commodore Truelove, what I found was a very distinguished career, and its milestones hanging on the walls of the hallways. I saw a happy family sitting in a plethora of photographs on the piano. I also heard an apparent love of Bon Jovi playing in the background of the whole morning.

The hard work and effort put into the organization of the morning also showed itself. An abundance of breakfast foods from muffins, eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee, and orange juice all beautifully presented ensured nobody left on an empty stomach. With a sign of the guestbook, filled with the signatures of all the previously contented guest’s of the Commandant, and a firm handshake from Commodore Truelove, I made my way back to my home in Fort Sauvé, feeling lucky to have had this wonderful opportunity.

Thank-you to Commodore Truelove and everyone else who worked hard to put together such a great morning, it was very appreciated.

Sincerely,

25802 OCdt (I) Dylan Grimm

Canadian-trained police seen as key to Afghan recovery

“The ANP is still a very fragile institution and it carries the highest consequence of failure,” Ward said during a visit to the Afghan Police Academy in Kabul. “That is why there is an emerging recognition that we must focus our effort on the police.”

12632 Mike Ward (RMC 1980) READ FULL STORY

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DART produces clean drinking water for Haitians

“There’s much more to be done but we have over 1,400 soldiers, sailors and airmen on the ground here in Haiti and we’re working together jointly, working very well to make a difference as one taskforce to save lives and mitigate human suffering,”

16885 Art McDonald (RMC 1990) READ FULL STORY

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Soldiers swarmed for food supplies

“We’ve been the lucky ones who have been able to complete the delivery,”

21386  Frederic Pruneau (RMC 1999) READ FULL STORY

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U.S. adds more troops to Canada-led Afghan battle group

With the addition of the 71st Cavalry, Menard will oversee almost 6,000 troops. Menard’s “super brigade,” as Maj.-Gen. Marc Lessard, who commands all Canadian Forces overseas called it several months ago, also includes about 2,850 Canadian troops.

11275 Marc Lessard (CMR 1977) READ FULL STORY

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Was it a missile, or a hoax?

Dr. Allan called it “a subsonic something or other,” that may well be a hoax.

15595 Billy Allan (RRMC RMC 1986) READ FULL STORY

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Military wants to know why torture report was hidden

Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Walt Natynczyk ordered an investigation, which is headed by Rear-Admiral Paul Maddison, commander of Joint Task Force Atlantic.

12320 Walter Natynczyk (RRMC CMR 1979) READ FULL STORY

Base Commander looks forward to changes

By: A/SLt 24498 Noelani Shore (RMC 2009)

For Base Commander Colonel 14016 Rick Fawcett (RRMC RMC 1983), coming back to Kingston was a positive move. While he has been posted to Kingston in a variety of roles, he only began to fully understand the complexity of the Garrison in his current position.

“Even though I’d been here a number of times before, I didn’t appreciate some of the challenges that the base itself faces. The other neat thing is the relationship with the city of Kingston. The Garrison has an excellent rapport with the city – it takes a lot of time and effort to maintain that, but it certainly benefits all members here. I didn’t appreciate how close that relationship was, and how much fun it could be,” Col Fawcett said.

After a busy 2009, the Base Commander is gearing up for the changes 2010 will bring.

“This is going to be another very busy year, for everyone in the Canadian Forces, but particularly in the Garrison. We’re involved in generating the next Task Force to Afghanistan, so we have people from the Garrison on that,” he explained. “We’re also contributing to the next headquarters, which both the base and a number of units from the Garrison are going to support with people, plus a lot of that training will be done here. We will also be involved in provide security for the Summit in June.

Being in charge of such a large base has proved to be challenging, but for Col Fawcett, the biggest challenge was the demand for his time.

“You don’t have to actually do hard work,” he joked, “but you have to be lots of places at once. Everybody wants a piece of you. I spend a lot of nights going to functions, and a lot of weekends doing other things, and there are always competing organizations with different demands. That’s actually been the biggest challenge. That, and then just getting my mind around the complexity of the Garrison with 34 different units,” he said.

Col Fawcett is accustomed to the military lifestyle, because while he was born in London, Ont., he is a self-proclaimed army brat, so he was raised “all over the place.”

When asked if there was a military tradition in his family, his response was “my father, grandfather, my great-grandfather, my wife were in the military, my brother, uncle, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, cousin, so yes, I guess you could say I’ve got lots of family in the military.”

After joining the military, he was sent to Royal Roads, where he played rugby and hockey, and he continued playing rugby at RMC.

“I enjoyed life at the military college; I liked RR, and it was a lot of fun. RMC wasn’t as much fun as RR,” Col Fawcett said with a grin. “And then I went to the Airborne as my first posting, so I was pretty much hooked after that.”

It was a challenge for Col Fawcett to maintain the balance between his Electrical Engineering degree and sports, but he overcame those difficulties.

“Although I didn’t decide to stay for five years, I came as close as I could. I guess you do learn to balance your time. But if you want to be active in sports, and have a social life, which most 20 year-olds want to have, and still do academics, it takes a lot of to-and-froing, and a lot of discipline, which I probably lacked,” he laughed. “But RMC does teach you about time management, whether you like it or not. But I graduated, so I guess I did okay.”

Having been posted to Kingston helps him in his position as Base Commander, as he knows his way around working with different units, and he has an appreciation of the difficulties these units face.

“I understand the operational units because I commanded one of them. So recently, the Disaster Assistance Response Team deployed. Having been involved with that directly for two years, I know exactly what that means,” he said.

The infrastructure coming to Kingston in the next few years will change the face of Canadian Forces Base Kingston.

“There’s a significant amount of infrastructure work still to come. The Minister has already announced 300 million dollars of further work on top of what’s already been programmed. We have another couple of major projects that will be announced in the next year. We have a new headquarters coming to the Garrison,” Col Fawcett said. “RMC is getting a major facelift, so that’ll certainly have an impact over there for the next few years. There will be some challenges working through running RMC and reconstructing the major academic buildings at the same time, but it will all be worth it in the end.”

Col Fawcett has a lot to be proud of, but when asked what he was most proud of, the first thing that came to mind was that he “won a hockey game the other day,” he said with a laugh.

What he cannot overlook, however, is the relationship between the base and the city. It’s important for the city to recognize the uniqueness of the military, and Kingston does just that.

“I think I’ve been able to maintain the relationship, and influence things that are being planned in the city, and keep them looking at the Garrison’s needs, from traffic flow to utilities,” Col Fawcett explained. “There are all kinds of things we do that the city can potentially help us with. The city now ploughs most of our roads on the base. It’s that type of activity that reduces the burden on our members, be they military or civilian.”

The amount of support CFB Kingston gets is tremendous, from the military discounts to the CF appreciation nights.

The changes coming in the next few years will help the military serve the community better as well. Col Fawcett looks forward to the infrastructure improvements because of the size of CFB Kingston.

“We’re actually busting at the seams, because we’re certainly not built for the number of people that we have here. Everything from the way we run gyms and unit PT, and allocate gym space, to how we run the BFT, has got to change,” he said. “So there’s a lot happening, but it’s still all positive. It’s all, in the end, to make things better and more efficient for everybody.”

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– 9578 Bob Mayo (CMR RMC 1973)

I completed my Air Navigator training on Dakotas in Winnipeg and my first posting was on Sea Kings in Shearwater. After 5 years there, which included a few trips to sea, I took my release and began Medicine at Queens. I graduated in 1983. In 1982 I got married to Evelyn, a nurse from Springfield, Ontario who I met while spending a summer at a small hospital in Baie Verte, Newfoundland. After graduation from Queens we moved to London, Ont where I did a one year Rotating Internship. We then moved again to Saint John, New Brunswick where we lived for 2 years while I did a Family Medicine residency through Dalhousie. While there our first son, Chris, was born. From there we moved to La Scie, Newfoundland where I first stared working as a family doctor. During our 2 years there our second son, Ian, was born. For our last year in Newfoundland we moved to St Anthony on the northern tip of the Northern Peninsula. From there we moved back to Ontario to be closer to home for both Evelyn and I and we settled in Wallaceburg. That was in 1989 and we have been here ever since. Our third son, Jamie, was born shortly after our arrival here. I continue to practice Family Medicine. Evelyn worked in Public Health and then part time in Community Care Access before retiring about 4 years ago.

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Kevin Dulude

Geoff Harris

Jeremy Arsenault

Ian Mottershead

Kara Mazerolle

Walter Natynczyk

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Match up the photo with the clue:

Was seconded to work at the 1976 Montreal Olympics; Vancouver 2010 he  is the proud father of an olympian;

Was a full time cowboy, and a rodeo competitor before coming to RMC;

Had two tours at Trenton; 10 years @ Cold Lake; stops at Greenwood & Goose Bay just to name a few prior to RMC;

A member of the former RMC band called The Grog;

Won the Tommy Smart Cup four times;

His leisure activities are oriented towards 18th & 19th century art, and some “liquid assets” – French wine;

As a cadet: Played Jr “B” in Gananoque; equipment manager for the hockey Paladins;

Played for The United Forgotten paintball team;

Spent 361/2 years as a bilingual Armoured Corps Officer (picked up german as LO to HQ II (GE) Corps);

Competed in 100 OUA hockey games; accumulated 178 penalties in minutes (PIM) over 4 seasons;

Was on the Air Cadet Glider course in Gimli Manitoba, in the summer of 2007;

Is a member of the RMC 2010 varsity sports review committee;

Is an avid “professional – level” photographer around campus;

The power behind the throne; is hardworking, loyal, disciplined, and determined;

RMC Student by day, RMC DJ by night;

68th President RMC Club of Canada;

Member of 2009 RMC Nijmegen Team

Played rugby at RRMC; Football at CMR;

Grew up in an airforce family; was RMC A/Physical Education Manager during 2008/09 school year;

Carried the national flag onto the field during the 2009 Grey Cup in Calgary;

Has 32 years commercial airline flying experfience – primarily to Asia, Europe and the South Pacific;

Now lives in  Prescott, ON;  involved in church, the local Rotary Club and the St Lawrence Shakespeare Festival;

Headed to Rideau Hall to see the G.G. in the Spring;

Member of the OUA Appeals Committee.

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BLOOD CLINIC AT RMCSJ: A COLOSSAL SUCCESS

By 25601 OCdt Jeremy Appolloni

On January 15th 2010, the Officer Cadets from the Royal Military College (RMC) Saint-Jean hosted a blood donor clinic. Officer Cadet 25601 Jeremy Appolloni originally came up with the idea of having a blood donor clinic and he shared that idea with Officer Cadet 25595 Jeremy Ricketts. They wanted to show the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu community that the Cadets from RMC Saint-Jean have a great community spirit and also a strong sense of duty. With this goal in mind, Officer Cadets Appolloni and Ricketts put their plan into action and arranged the blood drive. With the help of Hema-Quebec during preparatory stages, the clinic was very successful. It ran from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The projected donations for this Clinic were 80 and the final tally was 88, exceeding the expected amount. All of the Officer Cadets and staff at RMC Saint-Jean who donated have made the first blood clinic a huge success. The success of this event is attributable to the officer cadets, the staff, and Hema-Quebec.

(Caption of photo) Officer cadet 25701 Brandon Pinkney is proudly giving his blood during the blood clinic organized at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean, on January 15th. L’Élève-officier 25701 Brandon Pinkney est fier de donner son sang lors de la Clinique de sang organisée au Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean, le 15 janvier dernier. Photo: Élof 25595 Jeremy Ricketts

CLINIQUE DE SANG AU CMRSJ: UN FRANC SUCCÈS.

Officer cadets Jeremy Appolloni and Jeremy Ricketts proudly reveal the amount of 88 donations at the blood clinic that they organised at the RMC Saint-Jean, on January 15th. Les élèves-officiers Jeremy Appolloni et Jeremy Ricketts dévoilent fièrement les résultats de 88 dons lors de la clinique de sang qu’ils ont organisé au CMR Saint-Jean, le 15 janvier dernier. Photo: Élof 25616 Daniel Caroll

Par 25601 Élof Jeremy Appolloni

Le 15 janvier dernier, les élèves-officiers du Collège Militaire Royal (CMR) de Saint-Jean ont organisé une clinique de sang. L’Élève-officier 25601 Jeremy Appollonia a eu l’idée d’organiser une clinique de sang et il a partagé cette idée avec l’Élève-officier 25595 Jeremy Ricketts. Ils voulaient montrer à la communauté de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu que les élèves-officiers du CMR Saint-Jean ont un bon esprit de communauté ainsi qu’un fort sens du devoir envers celle-ci. Avec ce but en tête, les Élèves-officiers Appolloni et Ricketts ont mis sur pied leur plan d’action et ont organisé la clinique de sang. À l’aide de Héma-Québec`durant les phases préparatoires, la clinique de sang a été couronnée de succès. La clinique a débuté à 9 h et s’est terminée à 16 h. Les projections pour cette clinique étaient de 80 dons et le bilan total a été de 88 dons, dépassant le nombre de dons prévus. Tous les élèves-officiers et membres du personnel du CMR Saint-Jean ayant donné du sang ont contribué à la bonne réussite de la clinique. Le succès de cet événement est attribuable aux élèves-officiers du Collège, au personnel et à Héma-Québec.

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Major Ferland reçoit une mention élogieuse du Major-général Semianiw

Bas de vignette : Le Major Daniel Ferland, Commandant de la division du soutien aux opérations, a reçu le 21 janvier dernier une mention élogieuse du Commandant du Commandement du personnel militaire, le Major-général Semianiw, en reconnaissance de sa contribution remarquable à la réouverture du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean. C’est le Major-général Gosselin qui a fait la présentation lors de son passage au Collège.

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- un article du Capitaine Eric Le Marec

Le 21 janvier dernier, le Major Daniel Ferland, Commandant de la division du soutien aux opérations, a reçu une mention élogieuse du Commandant du Commandement du personnel militaire, le Major-général Semianiw.

Cette distinction a été décernée au Major Ferland en reconnaissance de sa contribution remarquable à la réouverture du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean. « Homme d’équipe exceptionnel, son expertise en planification et son sens de l’organisation hors du commun lui ont permis de dresser les plans de multiples projets novateurs et d’orchestrer leur réalisation avec brio, écrit le Major-général Semianiw. En un an seulement, son leadership éclairé et son dévouement sans borne ont été déterminants pour redonner au Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean son visage et son aura d’antan et pour en faire un site où il fait bon étudier, enseigner et vivre. »

Cette présentation, faite par le Major-général Gosselin qui était de passage au Collège à l’occasion d’une réunion du Conseil des gouverneurs, a pris le major Ferland au dépourvu. « Je ne m’attendais pas du tout à cela, a affirmé le Major Ferland, manifestement surpris. Certainement que ça fait plaisir, mais j’ai une excellente équipe qui me permet de bien servir le Collège et de réaliser de belles choses. »

Le Major Daniel Ferland, originaire de Sainte-Julie, travaille au Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean depuis sa réouverture en janvier 2008.

RMCSJ

8765 Claude Tassé, Président du Chap FSJ félicite chaleureusement 23309 Alexandre Dionne sous le regard amusé de 23482 Robert Levac. Les Fées, équipe formée de diplômés de la classe 2006 a remporté la catégorie masculine.

8765 Claude Tassé, President of the Fort St Jean Chapter, congratulates 23309 Alexandre Dionne under the watchful and amused eye of 23482 Robert Levac. « Les Fées », a team comprised of graduates of the class of 2006, emerged victorious in the Men’s Division.

TOURNOI DE BALLON SUR GLACE DU CMRSJ

22 – 24 janvier 2010

L’édition 2010 du Tournoi de ballon sur glace du CMRSJ s’est avérée, encore cette année, un franc succès, rassemblant 26 équipes. Hormis les équipes du CMRSJ et CMRC, 17 équipes étaient formées d’anciens, membres du Club des CMR ou membres du personnel du CMRSJ pour un total de 65% des joueurs.

The 2010 edition of the RMCSJ Broomball Tournament was another grand success, with 26 teams participating. In addition to the teams from RMCSJ and RMCC, seventeen other teams, comprised of ex-Cadets, members of the RMCs Club of Canada, and staff of RMCSJ, made up 65% of all players.

Le tournoi de ballon sur glace du CMRSJ est un partenariat entre le Collège et le chapitre Fort Saint-Jean du Club des CMR. Ce dernier profite de l’occasion pour remercier sincèrement l’excellent travail des élèves-officiers du CMR Saint-Jean, sous le leadership du Capt Alain Durand et du Sgt Pierre Mignault pour la conduite d’un tournoi de première classe.

The Annual Broomball Tournament is a partnership effort between the College and the Fort St Jean Chapter of the RMCs Club of Canada. The latter would like to take this opportunity to thank the Officer Cadets of RMCSJ, under the leadership and guidance of Capt Alain Durand and Sgt Pierre Mignault, for their excellent efforts in making this a first class event.

12944 André Durand, VP activités de Chap FSJ et responsable du protocole/commanditaires du tournoi, félicite 25601 élof Appolloni des « Remparts ». Ces derniers ont fait une très chaude lutte à l’équipe « Les Jeudis » en finale compétition. À l’arrière-plan 25595 élof Ricketts.

12944 André Durand, VP Activities of the Fort St Jean Chapter, and responsible for the protocol and administration of the tournament, congratulates 25601 OCdt Appolloni of « the Remparts » team, who fought an amazing battle against « les Jeudis » in the final match of the competition. In the background is 25595 OCdt Ricketts.

Chapitre Fort Saint-Jean – Résultat du vote

M0472 Barbara Maisonneuve, VP Communication

Mesdames et messieurs :

Le résultat du vote pour établir le nom du chapitre connu provisoirement comme « Chapitre Montréal-Fort Saint-Jean » du Club des CMR du Canada est connu. Le nom permanent de ce super-chapitre sera donc « Chapitre Fort Saint-Jean ».

Le comité exécutif du chapitre a adopté ce nom et dorénavant, toute correspondance l’utilisera. Soyez patients en attendant que les listes d’adresses et les entêtes de lettres soient modifiées.

Le comité exécutif vous avise aussi qu’il y a eu erreur lors de la dernière assemblée annuelle générale du chapitre en septembre 2009. À cette réunion, une motion a été adoptée permettant aux membres non en règle et aux non-membres de voter pour le nom du chapitre. Cette décision va à l’encontre de la constitution du Club des CMR du Canada et a causée beaucoup de remous. Le comité reconnaît cette erreur et accepte pleine responsabilité pour celle-ci et ses conséquences. Néanmoins, le vote est accepté et le nom reconnu du chapitre est bien « Chapitre Fort Saint-Jean ». Le comité exécutif prépare actuellement des règlements pour le chapitre qui rencontreront les besoins de notre super-chapitre, mais qui seront aussi cohérents avec la constitution du Club national.

Un e-véritas futur vous fera part des nouvelles informations; tout commentaire ou question peut m’être dirigé à bmaisonneuve@live.ca .

Merci à tous ceux et celles qui ont prise le temps de voter, et un remerciement spécial à Mary Darlington et l’équipe de la maison Panet qui ont fait tant d’efforts pour organiser, rechercher et compter les votes pour nous.

Fort Saint-Jean Chapter – Results of the Vote:

M0472 Barbara Maisonneuve; VP Communications

Ladies and Gentlemen;

The results of the vote to permanently name the provisionally titled “Montreal – Fort Saint Jean Chapter” of the RMCs Club of Canada have been tallied. The new name of this “super” Chapter is “Fort Saint-Jean.”

The Executive Committee of the Chapter have adopted this name and all correspondence henceforth shall indicate the new name. Please be patient as the address lists and letterhead are converted.

The Executive Committee would also like to advise that an error was made at the last General Assembly of this Chapter held in September 2009. At that meeting a motion was adopted to allow members not in good standing with the Club, and also non-members of the Club to vote on the new name of the Chapter. This decision was contrary to the Constitution of the RMCs Club of Canada and has caused significant turmoil. The Committee recognizes this error and accepts full responsibility for the consequences resulting from it. Notwithstanding this, the results of the vote will stand and the name of the Chapter is recognized as the “Fort Saint-Jean Chapter.” The Executive Committee is currently drafting Chapter by-laws that will be specific to the special needs of this super-Chapter, but will also be in harmony with the Constitution of the parent club.

Please watch e-veritas for further information and news; feel free to e-mail me bmaisonneuve@live.ca with any concerns or comments.

Thank you to all who took the time to vote for the name of our Chapter, and a special thank you to Mary Darlington and her team at Panet House who spent so much time organizing, researching and compiling the votes for us.

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Vancouver Island

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On December 30th, 2009 the Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club hosted their Annual Christmas Reception for serving Cadets and their quests. Eight Officer Cadets and one applicant (photo top right) attended a delicious Christmas meal with over 80 in attendance.

(Top Left Photo) The cadets standing behind (L-R ) , 2897 MGen (Ret’d) Herb Pitts, (RRMC 1948-50, RMC 1950-52), Valerie Parker, 2593 LCol (Ret’d) John Parker (RMC 1937-39) and Marianne Pitts.

8788 Geoff Bennett (RMC 1967-71) (centre photo) on leave from work in Indonesia addressed the cadets and inspired them to develop critical thinking and explore life to the full whilst developing bonds of family and friends.

Submitted by

Don Lovell, CD, MAIBC,MRAIC

President

Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club

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Kingston Branch

Kingston Branch Heritage Working Group

The Kingston Branch believes it is in a unique position to assist the College in preserving it’s heritage since its members live in the immediate area and many of them are prepared to donate their time for worthwhile projects. With the support of the Commandant, the College and the Foundation, the Branch has created a small working group to identify, prioritize and assign manpower to either assist with funding or the management and/or execution of proposed projects. The initial focus will be on the preservation of the College’s substantial artwork.

The first project will include the repair of Colonel Sawyer’s portrait that hangs in the foyer of the Sawyer Building and the installation of a special glass to prevent further UV damage to the signed photographs of the King and Queen that hang in the Senior Staff Mess. Photographs of each are attached.

Colonel Sawyer’s portrait was accidentally damaged during moving and, in addition to repair, should have a non-reflecting glass cover installed. When King George V was Prince of Wales, he visited the College and stayed in the Stone Frigate. He became friendly with one of the cadets with whom he retained a lifetime correspondence. When he later visited the College as King, he presented the college with two beautifully framed and signed photographs of himself and Queen Mary. Since photographs deteriorate in natural light, thus the initiative.

The Branch Working Group plans to put together similar projects for which it will seek funding from Club Members and Branches. If you wish to donate now, you can mail your donation to the RMC Foundation marked for the Heritage Fund.  The mailing address for the RMC Foundation is PO Box 17000, Stn. Forces Kingston, Kingston, ON V7K 7B4.

This is the fourth in a series of five in which we are including profiles of members of the Royal Military College Saint-Jean Board of Governors.

RMCSJ Reference

Vice-Amiral (Retraité) J.C.J.Y. Forcier, CMM, CD

Né à Trois-Rivières (Québec) le 11 novembre 1954, le Vice-amiral Forcier s’enrôle dans la Marine en décembre 1971. À la suite de son instruction militaire élémentaire et de son entraînement naval de base, il est affecté à Halifax où il débute sa carrière en mer. Il sert alors successivement à bord des NCSM SASKATCHEWAN, OTTAWA, PROTECTEUR, PRESERVER et ALGONQUIN. Par la suite, il prend les commandes du NCSM ALGONQUIN à Halifax, puis du 4e Groupe d’opérations maritimes à Victoria.

Durant le conflit du golfe Persique (1990-91), il sert six mois comme sous-chef d’état-major pour le groupe opérationnel naval canadien et au Quartier général des FC au Moyen-Orient à Bahreïn, pour lequel il est « cité à l’ordre du jour ».

Il occupe, durant sa carrière, les postes d’officier d’état-major (armement) de la 1re Escadre de destroyers du Canada, de coordonnateur du Programme des besoins maritimes au Quartier général de la Défense nationale (QGDN), de commandant adjoint de la Réserve navale, de chef d’état-major des opérations interarmées et de Directeur général – Personnel et opérations maritimes au QGDN.

Le Vice-amiral Forcier est diplômé du Collège de commandement et d’état-major des Forces canadiennes (1988), du Collège de la Défense nationale (1994) et du programme de maîtrise ès Arts (Leadership and Training) de la Royal Roads University (2000). En 1999, il est récipiendaire de l’Ordre du Mérite militaire en qualité d’officier et en 2005, il est promu au grade de commandeur de l’Ordre.

Le Vice-amiral Forcier est promu au grade de contre-amiral en juin 2003 et est nommé commandant des Forces maritimes du Pacifique. À la suite de sa participation à l’équipe d’action pour la transformation du Chef d’état-major de la Défense, le Vice-amiral Forcier est promu à son grade actuel. Il assume les fonctions de commandant du commandement canadien dès le 1er juillet 2005. Il se retire des Forces canadiennes en juillet 2006.

Vice-Admiral (Retired) J.C.J.Y. Forcier, CMM, CD

Born in Trois-Rivières, Québec on 11 November 1954, Vice-Admiral Forcier joined the Navy in December 1971. On completion of basic military, as well as initial naval training, he was posted to Halifax to commence his sea-going career. He has served in HMCS SASKATCHEWAN, OTTAWA, PROTECTEUR, PRESERVER and ALGONQUIN. He eventually commanded HMCS ALGONQUIN in Halifax and Maritime Operations Group Four in Victoria.

During the 1990-91 Persian Gulf crisis, he was seconded for six months as Deputy Chief of Staff Operations with the Canadian Naval Task Group and later with the Canadian Forces Middle East Headquarters in Bahrain, for which he was “Mentioned in Dispatch”.

His other postings included Staff Weapons Officer First Canadian Destroyer Squadron, Maritime Requirements Programme Coordinator at National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ), Deputy Commander Naval Reserve, Chief of Staff Joint Operations, and Director General Maritime Personnel and Operations at NDHQ.

Vice-Admiral Forcier is a graduate of Canadian Forces Command and Staff College (1988), and National Defence College (1994); he also received a Masters Degree in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University (2000). He was invested in the Order of Military Merit in the grade of Officer in 1999 and promoted to the rank of Commander within the Order in 2005.

Vice-Admiral Forcier was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral in June 2003 and appointed as Commander Maritime Forces Pacific. Following his work on the Chief of Defence Staff Action Team for Transformation, Vice-Admiral Forcier was promoted to his present rank and assumed the position of Commander Canada Command on 1 July 2005.

He retired from the Canadian Forces in July 2006.

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Brigadier-Général (Retraité) Albert Louis Geddry, CD

Albert, né à la Baie Ste Marie en Nouvelle-Écosse et diplômé de l’université Sainte Anne à Pointe-de-l’Église, (N.-É.), se joint à l’armée de terre en 1962. Après sa formation d’officier il est affecté au Royal Canadian Dragoons à Gagetown au Nouveau Brunswick. Après son retour de Chypre en 1965 il se retrouve comme instructeur en tir à l’École des blindés au camp Borden en Ontario. Après ce stage il est muté comme membre du cadre d’instruction de l’armée régulière au Régiment de Trois-Rivières.

En 1968 c’est un départ vers Québec, au QG de la Région militaire du Québec où il est promu capitaine. Peu après, le Général Jean-Victor Allard annonce la création du 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada et Albert se retrouve à Valcartier avec les autres pionniers de la 5e Brigade. Dès l’automne 1969 il est envoyé au Collège d’état-major à Kingston en Ontario. À l’automne 1970 il se voit promu major.

Il est choisi au début de 1972 comme stagiaire au United States Armed Forces Staff College à Norfolk en Virginie. Après ce cours de six mois il est muté au QG de la Force Mobile à St Hubert comme chef de cabinet du commandant adjoint. Il y reste pour deux ans avant de retourner au régiment comme commandant adjoint. L’année 1975 lui confère le commandement du régiment et un sentiment de fierté sans égal. Il déploie le régiment aux Jeux olympiques de Montréal en 1976 et l’année suivante c’est un nouveau déploiement à Chypre avec l’ONU. Suite à ses deux années de commandement, il est muté au grand QG à Ottawa et où il est promu colonel. Deux ans plus tard et nommé chef du groupe d’étude sur la mobilisation en cas de guerre. En 1983 on lui offre le commandement de la Base Montréal où il demeure trois ans. C’est avec sa promotion à Brigadier général qu’Albert se retrouve sur les terrains qu’il a connus comme jeune lieutenant, soit à Gagetown au N.-B. Là il commande le Centre de formation au combat et la base militaire. Lors de cette mutation, l’Université Ste Anne lui décerne un doctorat en administration honoris causa. Deux ans plus tard il est muté encore une fois au grand QG à Ottawa comme Directeur général des affaires publiques.

Durant cette période Albert fonde Cambridge Consultants offrant des services de planification stratégique. Il est nommé au Comité consultatif du Ministre de la Défense Nationale sur les changements sociaux et les Forces Canadiennes. Par après, il est nommé chef d’équipe pour l’amélioration des capacités opérationnelles de l’armée de terre et finalement il mène une équipe de rationalisation des services administratifs du Ministère de la Défense dans la Région d’Ottawa.

En 2001 Simone et Albert vendent la ferme et s’installent à Saint Benoni en Nouvelle-Écosse. Depuis ils participent à de nombreux organismes en tant que bénévoles, tels la radio communautaire, le musée, des organismes de soins de santé, et autres. Les Geddry ont deux filles, Marie-Claude et Nathalie qui habitent les provinces maritimes.

Brigadier General (Retired) Albert Louis Geddry, CD

Albert was born in the Baie Ste Marie area of Southwest Nova Scotia and is a graduate of Université Ste Anne in Church Point NS. He joined the Army in 1962 and after officer training was posted to the Royal Canadian Dragoons at Camp Gagetown NB. After his return from Cyprus in 1965 he was posted to the Armoured School in Camp Borden as a gunnery instructor.

He was then posted to Trois Rivières with the regional instructional staff and in 1968 he moved to regional HQ in Québec City. Soon thereafter General JV Allard announced the creation of le 12e Régiment blindé du Canada in Valcartier to which regiment Albert was posted as one of the pioneers of 5e Brigade. In the fall of 1969 he attended the one year Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff College after which he returned to his regiment to command a squadron. Later that year he received his promotion to major.

He is chosen to attend the US Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA in 1972 and returns to become EA to the Deputy Commander of Mobile Command in Saint Hubert. In 1975 he assumes the command of le 12e Régiment blindé du Canada. He deployed his regiment to the 1976 Olympics as part of the security forces and the following year took the regiment on UN peacekeeping to Cyprus. Following his command tour he was posted to National Defence HQ in Ottawa and two years later was promoted to Colonel to head up the Mobilization Planning Task Force. In 1983 he was posted to command CFB Montréal where he stayed for three years.

A promotion to Brigadier General found him where he started as a young lieutenant, but in a very different capacity, namely as commander of the Combat Training Centre and CFB Gagetown. During this posting he was honoured by his alma mater with a doctorate honoris causa in administration. Two years later he was again posted to National Defence HQ as Director General of Public Affairs.

During this time Albert founded Cambridge Consultants offering strategic planning services. He was appointed to the National Defense Consultative Committee on Social Change. Later he was asked to head a team to recommend operational improvements for the Army and finally he led a team for the rationalization of National Defense administrative services within the Ottawa area.

In 2001 Simone and Albert sold the farm and retired to Saint Benoni in Southwest NS. Since then they are involved in many community organizations such as community radio, the sawmill museum, health care organizations and others.

Simone and Albert have two grown daughters living in the Maritimes.

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Lieutenant-colonel (Retraité) Rémi Landry, O.M.M., CD

Le Lcol (retraité) Rémi Landry prend sa retraite des Forces canadiennes le 21 août 2001, après plus de 34 années de service continu. Il est candidat au doctorat en sciences politiques à l’Université de Montréal et prépare actuellement son projet de thèse. Il est aussi chercheur associé avec le Groupe d’étude et de recherche sur la sécurité internationale de l’Université de Montréal.

Il est diplômé du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean, où il obtient en 1973 un diplôme en administration des affaires de l’Université de Sherbrooke. En 1997, il complète une mineure et une maîtrise en sciences politiques à l’Université de Montréal, avec une spécialisation en relations internationales. Depuis sa libération des Forces canadiennes, il agit à titre de conseiller en sécurité internationale, ce qui l’amène à collaborer avec le en tant analyste militaire. Il travaille actuellement pour RDI et commente la guerre en Irak.

Depuis l’été 2002, il réalise divers contrats d’enseignement avec le Collège militaire royal du Canada, sur le leadership et l’éthique militaire. Il enseigne actuellement à un groupe d’officiers et de sous-officiers seniors à la Base militaire de Saint-Jean.

Lieutenant-colonel (Retired) Rémi Landry, O.M.M., CD

LCol Rémi Landry retired from the Canadian Forces on 21 August 2001, after more than 34 years of continuous service. He is at present a candidate for his PhD in political science at l’Université de Montréal and is currently preparing his thesis. He is also an associate researcher with le Groupe d’étude et de recherché sur la sécurité internationale de l’Université de Montréal.

He is a graduate of the Royal Military College Saint-Jean, where he received his diploma in business administration from l’Université de Sherbrooke in 1973. He completed a minor and a masters degree in Political Science in 1997 at l’Université de Montréal, specializing in international relations. Since his retirement from the Canadian Forces, he has acted as a consultant on international relations matters, and has been military analyst for the réseau francophone de l’information (RDI) de la Société Radio Canada on the conflict in Afghanistan. He is currently working for the RDI providing commentary on the war in Iraq.

Since the summer of 2002, he has worked on contract as a leadership and ethics professor at the Royal Military College of Canada, and currently provides instruction to a group of officers and officer-cadets at the military base in St-Jean.

This is the fourth in a series of five in which we are including profiles of members of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) Board of Governors.

RMCC Reference

Blake C. Goldring, M.S.M., LL.D., CFA

Blake C. Goldring holds an Honours BA in Economics from the University of Toronto and a Masters of Business Administration from INSEAD in France. He is currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors of AGF Management Limited, one of Canada’s premier investment management companies with operations across Canada and subsidiaries in Europe and Asia. He is also Chairman and CEO of AGF Trust.

He serves on the Lawrence Centre Advisory Council at the Richard Ivey School of Business and The President’s International Alumni Council at the University of Toronto. In addition to his involvement as Director, Chair, Trustee and member of several organizations, Blake is the Honorary Colonel of The Royal Regiment of Canada, the second-largest Reserve Force Infantry Regiment. The Canada Company, which he created in 2006 and now Chairs, brings business and community leaders from across Canada together to support Canadian soldiers in the work they do at home and abroad. In June 2008, the Royal Military College conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, and in February 2009, the Governor General of Canada presented Blake with the Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division).

He was honoured with the investment industry’s coveted Person of Influence Award at the 2007 Canadian Investment Awards and in 2009 received the Arbor Award from The University of Toronto. He currently resides in Toronto.

Blake C. Goldring, M.S.M., LL.D., CFA

Blake C. Goldring détient un baccalauréat spécialisé en économie de l’Université de Toronto et une maîtrise en administration des affaires de l’INSEAD en France. Il est président directeur général et membre du conseil d’administration de la Société de gestion AGF Limitée, l’une des plus importantes sociétés de gestion de placements du pays qui possède des filiales en Europe et en Asie. Il est également président directeur général du Fonds AGF.

Il siège au Lawrence Centre Advisory Council de la Richard Ivey School of Business et au President’s International Alumni Council de l’Université de Toronto. En plus d’agir à titre de directeur, de président, d’administrateur et de membre de plusieurs organisations, M. Goldring est colonel honoraire du Royal Regiment of Canada, le deuxième régiment d’infanterie de la Réserve en importance au pays. La Canada Company, qu’il a mise sur pied en 2006 et qu’il préside désormais, regroupe des leaders du milieu des affaires et des leaders communautaires de partout au Canada qui unissent leurs efforts afin de soutenir les soldats canadiens en mission au Canada et à l’étranger. En juin 2008, le Collège militaire royal du Canada a conféré à M. Goldring un doctorat honorifique en droit. En février 2009, la gouverneure générale et commandante en chef du Canada lui a remis la Médaille du service méritoire (division militaire).

En 2007, l’industrie du placement lui a décerné le prix convoité Personne influente de l’année au Gala canadien du placement. En 2009, l’Université de Toronto lui a remis le prix Arbor. Il habite actuellement à Toronto.

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Colonel Rooslan (Russ) Konyk,

Colonel Rooslan (Russ) Konyk comes from Bowmanville, on the north shore of Lake Ontario. After completing a diploma in Apiculture at Durham College he joined the Canadian Forces in January1979 under the Officer Candidate Training Program. Upon completion of pilot training in March 1981, Colonel Konyk was posted to CFB Summerside where he served two consecutive tours with 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron. Colonel Konyk was posted to CFB Trenton during the summer of 1986. While with 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron he was the Deputy Labrador Flight Commander and served as the Labrador Chief Check Pilot and Chief Maintenance Test Pilot. After two years, he was posted to the New Search and Rescue Helicopter Project at NDHQ in Ottawa where, for the next 18 months, he served as the Directorate of Air Requirements Project Officer.

In early 1990, Colonel Konyk was selected to participate in the formation of the Directorate Arms Control and Verification Operations—now J3 Arms Control. This developed into a posting to Canadian Forces Europe Headquarters, Lahr, Germany, in August 1990. During the next four years, Colonel Konyk was the Deputy and then the Officer In Charge of the Canadian Forces Europe Arms Control Verification Group. Following the closure of Canadian Forces Europe, Colonel Konyk completed Command and Staff College with the Royal Air Force in Bracknell, UK, between January and December 1995.

Upon his return to Canada, Colonel Konyk served as the Commanding Officer of the best Search and Rescue unit in Newfoundland and Labrador: 103 SAR Squadron. Beginning in 1999, he served as the Canadian Forces Air Force Attaché in Moscow, Russia—Colonel Konyk was also cross-accredited to the Canadian Embassies in the Republics of Finland, Kazakhstan, and Latvia, and to the Republics of Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and at the Office of the Canadian Embassies in the Republics of Estonia and Lithuania. In 2002 Colonel Konyk served for two years within the Director General Air Personnel organization—involved in Air Force personnel reenrolment and retention efforts—then completed the Continuous French Course. Subsequently, Colonel Konyk served as the Commanding Officer of the best SAR Squadron in southern Ontario, 424 T&R Squadron.

He transferred to the Primary Reserve in March 2006 and has supported 1 Canadian Air Division in a variety of positions; since February 2007, he served as the Deputy Combined Forces Air Component Commander Forward. He was appointed Director Air Personnel Strategy in September 2009.

Colonel Rooslan (Russ) Konyk

Le Colonel Rooslan (Russ) Konyk est originaire de Bowmanville, sur la rive nord du lac Ontario. En janvier 1979, après avoir reçu un diplôme en apiculture du collège de Durham, il se joint aux Forces canadiennes dans le cadre du programme d’instruction pour les aspirants-officiers.

Après son entraînement en vol, il est affecté à la BFC Summerside en mars 1981 où il travaille deux périodes consécutives de service au sein du 413e Escadron de transport et de sauvetage. Colonel Konyk est affecté à la BFC Trenton à l’été 1986. Il est adjoint au commandant de l’escadrille d’aéronefs Labrador du 424e Escadron de transport et de sauvetage, pilote en chef de vérification et pilote d’essai de maintenance des Labrador. Deux ans plus tard, il est affecté au QGDN, à Ottawa, auprès de la Direction -Besoins en ressources aériennes (DBRA), où il occupe pendant 18 mois le poste d’officier responsable du projet d’acquisition des nouveaux hélicoptères de recherche et sauvetage.

Au début des années 1990, Colonel Konyk participe à la mise sur pied de la Direction du contrôle des armements (Vérification), aujourd’hui le J3 Contrôle des armements. Il est ensuite affecté au Quartier général des Forces canadiennes Europe (QG FCE), à Lahr (Allemagne), en janvier 1990. Pendant les quatre prochaines années, il est d’abord adjoint à l’officier responsable, puis officier responsable du groupe de vérification du contrôle des armements des FCE. Après la fermeture du QG FCE, le Colonel Konyk fréquente le collège d’état-major et de commandement de la Royal Air Force, à Bracknell (Royaume-Uni), de janvier à décembre 1995.

À son retour au Canada, il est affecté au commandement du 103e Escadron de recherche et de sauvetage, à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, la meilleure unité de recherche et de sauvetage dans cette province. Il est affecté en 1999 à Moscou (Russie) comme attaché de l’Air des Forces canadiennes. Il fait également l’objet d’une accréditation multiple auprès des ambassades du Canada en Finlande, au Kazakhstan, en Lettonie, en Arménie, en Biélorussie, au Kirghizistan, au Tadjikistan et en Ouzbékistan, ainsi qu’au bureau des ambassades du Canada de l’Estonie et de la Lituanie. En 2002, le Colonel Konyk travaille deux ans auprès de la Direction générale – Personnel (Air). Il participe aux efforts en matière de réenrôlement et du maintien en poste du personnel de la Force aérienne, puis termine le Cours continu de français. Par la suite, il occupe le poste de commandant du meilleur escadron de recherche et de sauvetage du Sud de l’Ontario, le 424e Escadron de transport et de sauvetage.

En mars 2006, il passe à la Première réserve et sert la 1re Division aérienne du Canada en occupant divers postes. Depuis février 2007, il occupe le poste d’adjoint au commandant avancé de la composante aérienne de la force multinationale. Il est nommé directeur – Stratégie du personnel (Air) en septembre 2009.

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Irene MacLeod

Irene MacLeod is a graduate of St. Mary’s University where she studied Political Science and Atlantic Canada Studies.

Irene joined the Air Cadet movement in 1974 and continued into the Cadet Instructors List where she received her commission, finishing university with the rank of Captain.

Irene has been Special Project Co-ordinator for MacLeod Group, a family business that employs 600 Nova Scotians.

A highly accomplished leader, she has been involved at various levels in many professional, community and political organisations including Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Nova Scotia Association of Health Care Professionals, Naomi Society, Provincial Autism Society, L’Arch, Jr. Achievement, Antigonish Area Partnership, Antigonish Cultural Round Table, Antigonish Highland Society and many more.

Irene was the recipient of The Sobeys Green Jacket for her advocacy in Autism and is a Progress Club Woman of Excellence.

Irene and her husband Brian have three sons and reside in Antigonish.

Irene MacLeod

Irene MacLeod détient un diplôme en sciences politiques et en études du Canada atlantique de l’Université St. Mary’s.

Mme MacLeod s’est jointe aux Cadets de l’Air en 1974. Elle est plus tard devenue membre du Cadre des instructeurs de cadets où elle a obtenu son statut d’officier. Elle a terminé ses études universitaires au grade de capitaine.

Mme MacLeod est coordonnatrice des projets spéciaux pour le Groupe MacLeod, une entreprise familiale qui emploie 600 Néo Écossais.

Leader accomplie, elle s’implique à de nombreux niveaux dans diverses organisations professionnelles, communautaires et politiques, dont l’organisme Big Brothers-Big Sisters, la Nova Scotia Association of Health Care Professionals, la Naomi Society, la Provincial Autism Society, L’Arch, Jr. Achievement, le Antigonish Area Partnership, la Antigonish Cultural Round Table, la Antigonish Highland Society et de nombreuses autres.

Mme MacLeod a reçu le prix Sobeys Green Jacket pour sa sensibilisation à l’égard de l’autisme ainsi que le prix Progress Club Woman of Excellence.

Elle et son mari Brian ont trois garçons et habitent à Antigonish.

To: Webmaster@navalandmilitarymuseum.org,

It has come to light only very recently that our office here at the RMC Protestant Chapel has in its possession the former Royal Roads Military College ships bell. Upon my arrival to Kingston last summer I inquired as to its origins with no success. The bell is unmarked and my immediate two predecessors were not aware of its origins, nor how it was that the RMC Protestant chapel came to own it.

It was through sheer luck that we discovered that the bell is in fact the former RRMC bell – Capt Sandra Reibin, a staff member here at RMC saw the bell in our little chapel and was astonished to read her name on it – her parents had her baptized in this bell in 1979 while her father, a retired CWO, was on staff at RRMC Victoria. The exact circumstances on how the bell was donated to the RMC are a mystery although it is easy to surmise that it made its way here upon the RRMC closure a few years ago.

I have now been informed of your Naval Bells webpage with its searchable feature. At this time, I would like to recommend to you that since the bell has now resurfaced, that its information be entered onto your webiste. My office is willing to work with you on this and enter into your database the name of all those who appear on the bell.

At this time I would like to thank Ms. Victoria Edwards – it is through her diligence and initiative that this later information came to me.

Please advise.

Patrick Lublink

Major

Protestant Chaplain

Royal Military College of Canada

Kingston, ON

(613) 541-6000

Patrick Lublink

Padre

webmaster wrote:

Thank you for the information about the bell, Major Lublink -

I would be happy to include the information about the names on this bell, and its location, on our museum web site.

Please supply me with a list of the names and christening dates inscribed on the bell. Also indicate if the names are in columns, how many columns there are, and which names/dates feature in which columns. The actual bell inscription is also required i.e. if it is inscribed ‘RRMC’, (or whatever the inscription may be), and the date range.

I will also need photos of the bell, front and back, for my files. Care should be taken to photograph the bell in such a manner that the individual names can be read fairly easily. This is in order that people who have an interest in the bell can at the very least receive a good image of it.

Are individuals whose names are inscribed on the bell able to come and see it? The reason I ask is that once the names are on the web site, you may find that you get people for whom it has significance wanting to photograph it, visit it with their families and loved ones etc.. I am sure you will be sensitive to such requests, as we are, and do whatever is feasible in order to satisfy their interest.

Thank you

Clare Sharpe

Museum Administrative Assistant/

Webmaster/Volunteer Coordinator

Tel. (250) 363-4312

website: www.navalandmilitarymuseum.org

Canadian Naval Centennial

On this day in the Canadian Navy!

JANUARY

Did you know? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003)

Ten officers, thirty-two cadets and twenty-nine ratings from the Royal Canadian Naval College, who had been rendered homeless by the Halifax explosion in December 6 1917, came to Royal Military College, Kingston in January 1918. A temporary wooden building was erected south of Fort Frederick for use as a naval college gymnasium and a quarter-deck for divisions and evening quarters. Other college accomodations was shared with the sailors. Since the navy was the senior service in the British tradition, the Naval College was allowed precedence on parade.

Source: Richard Preston ‘RMC: A History of the Royal Military College’

Trivia  Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003)

When the Royal Naval College of Canada opened in Halifax in 1910, the two-year course was open only to boys between the ages of:

a) 11 and 13

b) 14 and 16

c) 17 and 19

d) 20 and 22

(Answer below following – Who Am I answer)

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Who am I?

Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003)

* I was born April 21,1910 and spent my early years in a small town in Alabama, and later moved to Hamilton

* While attending Westdale Collegiate I began competing as as a track and field athlete.

* I attended Royal Military College in 1928, graduating in 1932.

* I worked for the Irvington Varnish Company, subsequently bought up by 3M prompting me to move to the company’s headquarters in London, Ontario.

* I retired to Prince Edward County in the early 70′s, building a Ken Kearn designed home on the banks of Black Creek, where I could sit and watch my sailboat swinging on her mooring This was where I kept my Herreshoff designed Rozinante, “Phalarope” built in Mahone Bay, NS. My wife Mildred and I also enjoyed paddling Kayaks or double-paddle canoes and found that the Black River was ideal for this.

* “I love SAILING, and particularly cruising, which means exploring and poking about into wild or at least places unknown to me. My wife is a very fine sailor.”

* “I have a ‘boatbuilder’s eye’ and a good sense of proportion.”

* I had built a few small sailing dinghies and in my workshop at Black River. I planned to build some double paddle canoes and really good rowing boats.

* I was tremendously enthusiastic about skiing, motor sports and boating. My wife and I were very keen on gardening and cooking. “Both of us have a great love of and interest in nature.”

* I died in 1997.

* My collection of Wooden Boat magazines was donated to the Archives & Collections Society, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to marine conservation, research and education.

a) 2082 Bud Drury (RMC 1932)

b) 2098 Walter Leggat (RMC 1932)

c) 2108 Curzon Ostrom (RMC 1932)

d) 2135 Robert “Bob” Todd (RMC 1932)

e) 2123 John Woolsey (RMC 1932)

f) 2103 Murray Mather (RMC 1932)

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Positions Available / Postes disponibles

Here is a list of job opportunities provided by our partners from RHR with the working area and the experience required.

Voici une liste des possibilités d’emploi fournis par nos partenaires de RHR avec la zone de travail et l’expérience requises.

1- Quality Assurance and Reliability Manager / Chef de service – Qualité et fiabilité – Montréal – minimum 3 years of experience – (Thomas & Betts)

2- Process engineer / Ingénieur de procédés – Candiac – minimum 2 years of experience (Cascades)

3- Chief mechanical material & building engineer / Chef du service des installations matérielles – Laurentians – minimum 2 years of experience – (CSSS des Pays-d’en-Haut)

4- Construction manager / Directeur construction – Kingsey Falls – minimum 5 years of experience – (Cascades)

5- Civil Engineer / Ingénieur civil – Montréal – 5 to 10 years of experience (SAQ)

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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

Just prior to e-Veritas 5 going to press – we received word that 2Lt François-Olivier Gauthier (RMC 2009) passed away suddenly at CFB Borden.  No other details are available at this time.  We expect to update this post as the week progresses and as more details become available.

The funeral ceremony for François-Olivier is scheduled for Sat, 6 Feb:

- Urn showing begining at 1000

- Ceremony at 1400

The location for the showing, ceremony, and reception will be :

Centre Funéraire Yves Houle

180 rue Prince

Sorel-Tracy, QC

450-742-5959

The family has requested that instead of flowers, they would prefer donations to “Action suicide” (charity).

Here is the link to the french obituary:

http://www.soreltracy.com/necrologie/

and

http://www.centrefuneraireyveshoule.com/fr/0/avisdeces/650/SLT-Francois-Olivier-Gauthier.aspx

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Dennis Diaper – RMC professor for 35 years from 1950 to 1984.

An acclaimed scientist who also enjoyed an international music career has died.

Dennis Diaper will be remembered for his ‘official’ career as a chemist and his ‘unofficial’ career in choral music. Both allowed him to travel the globe.

Born in Portsmouth in the 1920s, Dennis was educated at Northern Secondary School and went to Oxford in 1943, entering Oriel College as the Wraxhall Scholar.

There he studied under Sir Robert Robinson, winner of the 1947 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.

Excelling as a scientist, he was involved in research projects on anti-malarial medicines.

During that time he completed his five years military service in the RAF Reserves.

After marrying Edwina Clapson on July 30, 1949, he moved to Canada, where he was recruited by the Royal Military College, where he was a professor for 35 years from 1950 to 1984.

He also took leave to teach at the University of Lusaka, Zambia, where he was briefly head of chemistry and then dean of science, the University of Ilorin in Nigeria as head of chemistry, and the National University of Lesotho, again as head of chemistry.

In Zambia, he supervised the construction of the new chemistry building at the university.

Through his science career, he published more than 100 articles in scientific journals.

Dennis retired from university teaching in 1992, and with Edwina enjoyed his retirement, travelling the world and dividing his time between Malta and Portsmouth.

With no formal training, Dennis managed an international musical career in choral music, both sacred and secular, spanning eight decades, from St. Mark’s Church, North End, Portsmouth, at eight years of age, to St Thomas’ Church, Bedhampton, just days before his death.

Among his notable musical achievements were singing Duruflé’s Requiem under the direction of the composer Marie-Madeleine Chevalier in the cathedral at Carpentras in France.

He passed away peacefully after a brief illness. He was 84.

Dennis, of Bedhampton Hill, Bedhampton, is survived by his children Oriel, Megan, Charles, and Mark and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place at St Thomas’ Church, Bedhampton, on February 3 at 1pm.  Source

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3328 Valiquette, Joseph Brian

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, Joseph Brian Valiquette, at the age of 78, on January 22, 2010 in Ottawa, Ontario. Brian was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 9, 1931. He attended Royal Roads Military College in Victoria, B.C. from 1950 to 1952, graduating with honours. He retired from the Royal Canadian Navy after ten years of service and subsequently worked as a civilian for the Department of National Defence. He is predeceased by his parents, Walter and Inez Valiquette and his son Michael. He is survived by Blanche Valiquette (nee: Gerard), of Victoria, B.C. and their children Douglas, Lynda, Elizabeth, Mark, and Christopher; his granddaughter Tamara and his grandson Bryce. Our family love remained strong through the years and we are deeply saddened. We will miss you, Dad, and will never forget your laughter and sense of humour which live on in each of your children as your gift to us. At Dad’s request, a special mass was conducted on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 4 Perry Street, Ottawa. The family wishes to thank the staff and palliative caregivers at Carlingview Manor for their excellent care and constant attendance. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.   Source

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5760 Jean Caron (CMR RMC 1963)

Caron, Jean 1940 – 2010 À son domicile, le 27 janvier 2010, à l’âge de 69 ans, est décédé, paisiblement et entouré des siens, monsieur Jean Caron, époux de madame Jeannine Cossette. Il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants : Jean-Philippe (Lyne Jutras) et Patricia (Bernard Roy), ses petits-enfants : Audrey, Viviane et Christophe, ainsi que de nombreux parents et amis La famille recevra vos condoléances au 231, boul. Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Beloeil (Québec) J3G 4G9 Téléphone : (450) 467-4780 Télécopieur : (450) 467-9468 salon.demers@sympatico.ca le vendredi 29 janvier 2010 de 19 h à 22h, le samedi 30 janvier 2010 dès 11 h. Une liturgie de la parole sera célébrée à 13h30 au salon. Sincères remerciements à l’équipe d’oncologie de l’hôpital Honoré-Mercier de St-Hyacinthe. Des dons à la fondation Guy Bourgeois contre le cancer seraient appréciés. Des formulaires seront disponibles au salon. Source