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237… and counting – the terrific support from volunteers make it happen!
Notices | Avis: Holiday Functions for RMC Club Branches in various parts of the country.
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When we began publication of e-Veritas six years ago we had no idea how long it would last. This edition #50 for 2010 will be our last for this year – in total we have published 237 times – 32 in 2005; 28 in 2006; 30 in 2007; 45 in 2008; 52 in 2009.
C’est encourageant de recevoir un plus grand nombre d’articles de langue française pour être publiés dans e-Veritas, nous espérons qu’il en sera de même au cours de l’année 2011.
To sustain this pace for that long takes a whole lot of wonderful help and teamwork from a number of people. This year was no exception. We owe a very special debt to:
Victoria Edwards has not missed submitting at least one article, per Issue, over the past three years. For some e-Veritas editions we could fill it up just from her submissions alone. Not only does she provide outstanding caliber articles; her exceptionally high level of professional research experience on a number of diverse topics guarantees the readers with high quality content each and every time.
Victoria has been at this for a while, she’s very good at it and she has a major sense of humour, which helps plenty.
Two other stalwarts have also made their e-Veritas mark in 2010.
Noelani Shore is wrapping up year two with us. Her regular contributions on current and past staff – civilian and military, mostly Ex cadets but not always gives all of us a personal and inside look at various people. Folks for the most part who have lived the military colleges experience as a cadet, or as a staff member – or both.
Working with Noelani over the past two years has been an amazing experience for us. We and many readers from whom we often receive feedback, appreciate her high standards, consistent focus, and enjoyable articles.
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Brent Fisher a 2010 RMC graduate who is currently pursuing a MBA has been steadfast over the past 12 months on a number of fronts. His articles on cadets and staff are written at a level one would expect to read in any of the major news outlets across Canada.
Brent is impressive for a number of reasons, none more than his work ethic and commitment to excellence.
These three individuals are our core team volunteers. Without their contribution we would not have published at the consistent high level that we did 50 times this year!
How about the support of special people like Rebecca Fielding, Mike Kennedy, Claire Bramma, Matt Telsfer, Véronique Jacques, Jamois-Paradis, Véronique Laprise, Marie-Claude Leblanc, Bac Ai Phan, Andréane Vidal, Lucas Jamois Paradis, Denis Beausoleil, Jonathan Verge Bériau, Tristan Lapointe, Richard Tremblay, Martin Couët, Amélie Bergeron, Nicole McDuff, Alexis Strozynski, Jocelyne Veillette, Estéban Simard, Michael Brown, Nathan Williams, Nevin Hotson, Scott Nantes, Max Peetsma, Cassandra White, Guy Dube, John and Andrew Sheahan, Henry and Tracy Litjens, Greg Theriau, CJ Best, Kate Haddon, Emma Lunde, Keith Stolzman, Matt Stokes, NCdt Coleman, SA Mercier, Roman Antoniewicz, Michael Lachance, Suhan Kwon, I Ocdt Findlater, I Ocdt Conroy, Chad Beaulieu, Adam Shell, Evan Heath, David Blain, Armaan Khan, Mary Jo Aquilina, John McSheffrey, Meghan McCready, Sean McDonaugh, Carolyn Welden, Logan Spiegel, Nanette Norris and literally dozens of others,way too numerous to name, but not to forget?
We have also received a great deal of help from too many in both the Military and the Cadet Wings to mention. Also the contributions from the Public Affairs Officers at both RMC Saint-Jean, Eric Le Marec; and RMC in Kingston, Cynthia Kent have picked up in the latter part of the year and we look forward to even more regular inputs from both these two media professionals in 2011.
Readers will surly notice a great number of photos in most of our editions and especially in #50 to end the year. Brad Lowe from the CFB Kingston Photo Section and like-wise Mario Poirier, from RMC Saint Jean have both provided a steady flow throughout the past 12 months and beyond.
Officer Cadets – Dan Fleming (left) and Francis Themens (lower left) both of whom had zero previous experience in this type of work. They are in various transitional phases in their military careers which have provided them with the time to help us.
Both Dan and Francis have made significant contributions with their willingness to get up and in front to “capture the moment” with the lens. It has been a pleasant and enjoyable experience working with them both.
In addition to the weekly support from volunteers our staff infrastructure is outstanding.
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We can’t close without mentioning the RMC Club, in particular, Peter Dawe and Mary Darlington for their year in and year out support. For the RMC Club BoD we especially like the opportunity they give us to do our thing.
Finally, to all the faithful readers from the Military colleges community we really appreciate the feedback you all provide.
To everyone we say a big wow and a hearty thank you.
Nous souhaitons à tous nos lecteurs, parents et amis un Joyeux Noël ainsi que santé et bonheur pour la nouvelle Année.
For those who like us who celebrate the birth of Christ – Merry Christmas. To the rest – Happy Holidays!
Look for the next e-Veritas in early January.
Bill & Rolande Oliver
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RMC cadets taking on one of the seven summits in the world
By: WJO
25881 OCdt Anthony Matlock, 25388 OCdt Joseph Afonso, and 25730 OCdt Oliver Smith will be climbing Mount Aconcagua in Argentina.
The trio will be departing Canada 25th December and returning to RMC 15th January.
Prior to leaving for their homes for the holiday break the three keen adventurists received moral support from DCdt, LCol Sug Wigg; “A” Division Commander, Major Nevenda Bruic, Captain Nathan Price, 1 Squadron Commander, and Warrant Officer Patrick Harpelle, “A&B” Division WO.
A short ceremony was held on Thursday, 16 December at the foot of the Mackenzie staircase located in the Mackenzie Building where a very large RMC flag was unveiled.
It is the aim of the three officer cadets to place the flag at the summit of Mount Aconcagua in similar fashion of what happened at Iwo Jima, February 23, 1945.
Aconcagua at 6,962 metres, is the tallest peak in the Western Hemisphere, and South America’s contribution to mountaineering enthusiasts’ Seven Summits, a collection of the tallest mountain on each continent (Everest, McKinley, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Carstensz, Vinson Massif and Aconcagua).
Climbing the Seven Summits has been the lifelong goal of the group leader Anthony Matlock — the fact that OCdt Afonso and OCdt Smith agreed to form an expedition group with him speaks to the sense of adventure for all three.
They have very little mountaineering experience but have demonstrated that they have the heart to tackle major projects that most of us would only dream about. Their commitment to “extra” physical training by doing ruck-marches and interval training over the past three months, demonstrated to the staff that they were serious and the military wing approved an extra week’s leave.
The trip will cost approximately $20,000.00 in total which they are splitting three ways. Costs includes – travel, food, equipment and they have contracted with a professional civilian mountain guide, INKA Expediciones in Argentina.
If things go as planned they have their sights set for Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa around the same time next year. Heads up to the staff they will be looking for another week off classes!
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A retired engineer, 75-year-old 3718 Serge Morin (CMR/RMC 1952/57) pursued studies in Art History, achieving a PhD at the Sorbonne in Paris after having been turned down by the Université de Montréal. Feeling he had been treated unethically, Serge sued the U de M. This link leads to the article in Montréal’s La Presse that related the story.
Ingénieur à la retraite, 3718 Serge Morin, 75 ans, (CMR/RMC 1952/57) a voulu poursuivre des études en histoire de l’art et a obtenu son doctorat à la Sorbonne à Paris après avoir été refusé par l’Université de Montréal. S’estimant victime de manquements à l’éthique, M. Morin a poursuivi l’université. Ce lien mène à l’article de La Presse, de Montréal, qui a relaté l’évènement.
Photo caption :
Le reflet de Serge Morin dans un tableau du peintre québécois Jean-Philippe Dallaire, sujet de sa thèse.
Serge Morin’s reflection in a painting by Quebec artist Jean-Philippe Dallaire, the subject of his thesis.
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Vignette photo – Crédit photo : Mario Poirier
Le 14 décembre dernier, le CMR Saint-Jean a remis un chèque symbolique de plus de 14,000$ à M. André Simard, représentant délégué de la campagne de charité en milieu de travail du gouvernement du Canada (CCMTGC). Dans l’ordre habituel, Lcol St-Pierre, Capt Vidal, Mme Roberge, Mme Lavigne, Mme Leblanc. Capt Le Marec, Capt Beausoleil, Capt Fréchette et M. Simard.
- un article du Capitaine Eric Le Marec, Officier d’affaires publiques
Tandis que son objectif était de l’ordre de 4709.33 $, le CMR Saint-Jean a recueilli plus de 14,000 $ pour la campagne de charité en milieu de travail du gouvernement du Canada (CCMTGC).
« Je suis très fier des résultats de la campagne, puisque ça nous permet de venir en aide à la communauté, explique le Colonel Maillet, Commandant du CMR Saint-Jean. C’est le résultat d’un comité bien organisé et d’un personnel très généreux. »
Le comité était composé des personnes suivantes : Capt Beausoleil, M. Glenn Grega, Mme Sophie Lavigne, Capt Fréchette, Mme Linda Ross, Adjum Proteau, Capt Vidal, Mme Marie-Claude Leblanc, Cpl Châteauvert, Mme Linda Roberge et Capt Le Marec. D’emblée, tous les membres du comité se sont impliqués en organisant de nombreuses activités qui ont rapidement porté fruit.
Une panoplie d’activités a eu lieu durant la campagne. Par exemple, grâce à la générosité de la Corporation du Fort Saint-Jean, des dîners spaghettis avaient lieu aux deux semaines. De plus, lors de la visite du Lgén, l’honorable Roméo Dallaire (ret.), sénateur, des places ont été « vendues.» D’autres activités, telles qu’une vente de livres de recettes (à partir des recettes fournies par le personnel du Collège), une vente de livres et films donnés et une session de cirage de bottes par nul autre que le Cmdt ont permis de recueillir des fonds.
Les délégations de solde et des dons ont été sans contredit la source principale des fonds recueillis. A titre d’exemple, la division des élèves-officiers a recueilli, à elle seule, plus de 3,000$.
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Kevin Dulude is an OUA Champion for Life as an alumnus of the Royal Military College of Canada men’s basketball team.
When Kevin began his basketball career at the age of 15, it was only to stay in shape for football season. Now, almost 15 years later, Kevin can say it was a very good choice.
“I love the competition and I love the teamwork,” said Kevin. “Basketball is a team game where so much depends on everyone, whether on the court or on the bench.”
The small forward competed for RMC for all five years of his eligibility from 2000-05. Within those years, Kevin’s impact was impressive. The basketball star was named a CIS First-Team All-Canadian in 2004, and the year before that he was a CIS All-Canadian honourable mention. In 2004, Kevin also won OUA Player of the Year.
Six years later he still holds the OUA record for most points in a career with 2,092 and holds the OUA record for most rebounds in a career with 1,165. The next closest person sits at 1,008.
Kevin is currently a Captain in the Canadian Forces working as a health care administrator. He works in the headquarters responsible for all military health services in Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.
Previous e-Veritas article on Kevin Dulude November 2007
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“Our raison d’être is the safety and security of Canada and of all Canadians. As part of Canada Command, Joint Task Force Central was given the mandate to lead the CF ground effort and is standing ready to assist as required. We will continue to work with our Federal and Provincial partners to ensure the affected motorists receive all the assistance they need”,
G1415 Walter Semianiw
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“This will be a fantastic opportunity to gather the Goose family, young and old, to celebrate and share everyone’s part in adding to the rich history and traditions of this great squadron,”
18903 Jeff Smyth (RMC 1993)
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Brendan Alexander – 2011 Rhodes Scholar Elect
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Volleyball photos Henry Litjens
NOTICE: (W) Volleyball team Down East 2 / 3 Jan
Jan 2/2010
University of Moncton 1000hrs [location still being determined either Stad Gym in CFB Halifax or at U of M] Check back here over the next few days and hopefully we will be able to post the exact location.
@ St. Mary’s 2000hrs
Jan 3/2010
@Dalhousie University 1100hrs
@Acadia University 1900hrs
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RMC defends computer network from a cyberattack
Ex Cadet – commander of 55 Engineer Support Squadron deployed to Haiti
The Ins and Outs of 6 Merritt Drive
Learning to Fight: Preparing for CF Computer Network Operations
John Torode; Alain Pellerin; John de Chastelain; Eric Tremblay; & Sean Henry – In the news
New Commandant for RMC Saint-Jean
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