Peter Dawe Retirement Bar BQ – Senior Staff Mess –

3 June 1200 – 1430 (approx)

Peter Dawe is retiring as Executive Director, RMC Club of Canada in early June. He has filled the ED position with distinction for close to ten years from his office at Panet House.

College military and civilian staff; cadets; Ex cadets & friends who wish to attend are requested to contact us at rmcclub@rmc.ca Out of town guests are welcome too.

Provide name(s) of people planning to attend NLT 31 May in order that ample food etc is ordered.

There will be a charge of $20.00 per person to cover the costs of food and accessories which will be collected at the Bar BQ.

We request those who signify their intent to attend but are unable to do so will be prepared to pay to cover the costs of food etc which would have been ordered beforehand.

Those wishing to send well wishes are encouraged to do so rmcclub@rmc.ca

B-B-Q pour souligner la retraite de Peter Dawe — Mess des officiers et des cadres 3 juin, 12h00 à 14h00

Peter Dawe, le Directeur Exécutif du Club des CMR du Canada a décidé de prendre sa retraite au début de juin. Il a cumulé les fonctions de Directeur à la Maison Panet pour près de dix ans.

Le personnel civil et militaire du Collège, les cadets, les anciens cadets et amis qui désirent participer au B-B-Q sont priés de communiquer avec nous au rmcclub@rmc.ca. Bien sûr, les gens de l’extérieur sont aussi invités.

Nous avons besoin du nom des personnes qui veulent participer au B-B-Q pour s’assurer d’avoir suffisamment de nourriture et d’autres nécessités.

Le coût du B-B-Q sera de 20.00$ par personne pour défrayer le coût de la nourriture, etc., payable la journée du B-B-Q.

Si vous nous indiqué votre intention de participer mais que vous ne puissiez pas venir à la dernière minute, nous nous attendons à ce que vous acceptiez de payer votre part, car la nourriture qui aura été commandé à l’avance doit être payée.

Pour faire parvenir vos bons souhaits à Peter, communiquez au rmcclub@rmc.ca.

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HELP US TO CONTACT SHARP CANADIAN REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

We need your help contacting Real Estate Agents across Canada.

We have made the decision to expand our advertising in e-Veritas. Our first foray will be in the Real Estate Business looking for partners – Note:  the provincial flags on the left margin. We expect to have a limited number of Agents listed with us over the next few weeks BY PROVINCE / CITY.

We ask all our readers who have dealt with a Real Estate Agent over the past 24 months or so – buying and / or selling to provide us with:

Name of Agent and their Online Web site info.

Sharp Real Estate agents will welcome the opportunity to be our business partner.  oliver-b@rmc.ca

AIDEZ-NOUS À TROUVER DES AGENTS IMMOBILIERS PERFORMANTS

Nous sollicitons votre aide pour communiquer avec des agents immobiliers à travers le Canada.

Nous avons décidé d’augmenter les annonces publicitaires dans e-Veritas. Notre première expansion vise la mise en place de partenaires dans l’immobilier — Note : drapeaux provinciaux dans la marge de gauche. Nous prévoyons avoir une liste d’un certain nombre d’agents dans les prochaines semaines, PAR PROVINCE/VILLE.

Nous demandons à nos lecteurs qui ont fait affaire avec un agent immobilier dans les vingt-quatre derniers mois ou à peu près — soit pour acheter ou vendre — de bien vouloir nous faire parvenir : le nom et l’adresse du site Web de l’agent immobilier.

Nous croyons que des agents immobiliers performants seront intéressés à devenir nos partenaires.  oliver-b@rmc.ca

TWO SAMPLES:

Ontario

British Columbia

In This Issue 20:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 24 MAY

POSITION DU DIRECTEUR EXÉCUTIF – NOUVELLE DATE LIMITE 24 MAI

Grad Message & The Bogota Trip With a CWC Challenge

RMCC to recognize two influential individuals with an honorary degree

Ex-Cadets & More in the News

La Chasse-Galerie & 8833 John Leggat

III Year Civ Eng Cadets develop technical abilities, leadership, and management skills

Civil Engineering Trip – Cadets Get the Real Deal

The Week That Was & More

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

Careers | Carrières

Two Great Books – Sur tous les fronts & Over the Wire

CSC Royal Roads 50th Reunion: 8 – 11 Sept, 2011

May is Museum Month

More Photos From the Past…

Who Am I?

Bill & Brenda Truelove are ‘arms up’ in celebration for the Class of 2011!!

Commandant and ‘College Mom’ Message to Class of 2011

Well, while the weather may not seem that way, we’re at five days and counting until the Class of 2011, an exceptional group of young leaders, will receive their degrees and commissions, and march off the parade square and through the Arch for the last time as ‘Cadets’. While each of the graduates has had his/her own unique challenges and accomplishments over the four years, collectively; the incredible success of this class has been shaped by the many dedicated members of the RMCC team along with the families of each of the graduates. We want to thank the entire staff and faculty for their great support and commitment to the Cadets and the College. You have each played an important role in preparing these CF leaders to succeed in their challenging careers through the outstanding training and education that you have provided them over their time at the College. To the families of the graduates, thank you for your trust and confidence in the College and the Canadian Forces. As the Class of 2011 marches off the square on Friday, be proud of your important contributions and know that they will be forever appreciative of all that you did for them!

We wish to acknowledge and thank the RMC Club of Canada and the RMCC Foundation for their ongoing strong commitment and generosity to the College. The growing involvement of the Alumni in supporting all the activities of the Cadets, while also ensuring that the College history and traditions of the past are captured for the future, is greatly appreciated. We also cannot overstate the importance of the ‘Margin of Excellence’ opportunities provided to the Cadets by the Foundation. Ranging across all components of the College program, the Foundation has directly contributed to the success of the Class of 2011. We encourage all Alumni, both individually and as Classes, to continue to reflect on how you can enable the success of future classes through your support to the Club and Foundation.

Finally to the Class of 2011, we are very proud of all of you!! You are ready to transition to your new units and to lead with distinction. Be confident in your abilities, humble in your actions, and proud of your accomplishments. This week we will celebrate your success confident that you will carry with you the College motto of “Truth, Duty, Valour” throughout your careers. We wish you continued success and thank each of you for your commitment to the College and your dedication to serving your country.

It has been an honour and privilege to have been your Commandant and ‘College Mom’ !

TDV

Bill and Brenda Truelove

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College military and cadet hierarchy in Colombia

Article by:  25012 CWC Andrew Chong

During the week of 28 March, the Colombian Military Academy “General José Maria Cordova” in Bogota, hosted the 3rd International Symposium on the Development of Military Academies (ISoDoMA). ISoDoMA is an initiative of the Korean Military Academy bringing together military academies from around the world to discuss common interests in formation processes, education and training. The theme of this year’s symposium surrounded the Challenges for Military Academies in the Training of 21st Century Officers. Representing the college at this international event were the Commandant Cmdre Truelove, Director of Cadets LCol Wigg, and myself (photo left). Attended by 20 other nations, it was a tremendous venue to showcase the Royal Military College of Canada as we were invited to present our views of the process of competency-based training in military academies.

The Commandant had the honour of being the first panel speaker of the symposium, emphasizing the value of integrating our four component qualifications with the unit experience gained through Cadet Wing operations and training. Cmdre Truelove demonstrated how RMCC’s tried and true methodology follows true competency-based training that instills the necessary “know-how” and experience to ensure graduates step off the parade square duty ready.

The exchange of ideas with the other nations at all levels has confirmed we are on the right track. It was interesting to discover that despite the differences between the 21 participating countries, the approach to officer development at military academies is more similar than one might think. In fact, in discussing the status of competency-based training with each of the delegations, it became evident that each institution was following the same path, only at different stages of the development process. It is recognized that allowing cadets to exercise leadership within the boundaries of a training institution is a crucial step in their development. It is not enough to simply teach skills and challenge the mind. Leadership must be practiced in order to develop the competencies required of a future officer.

On the RMCC peninsula, we are able to practice the fundamentals of leadership by being empowered to lead the cadet wing, gaining experience in essential unit tasks and processes. Supported by a staff of mentors and coaches, mistakes can be made without significant career implications in a safe training environment. This is the value added for graduates of the RMCC who arrive at units practiced and ready to lead, equipped with experience and lessons learned over four years at the college.

As we prepare to bid farewell to the graduating class of 2011, the class of 2012 is taking their place as the new leadership of the RMCC. They, like many others before will be challenged to use all the “know how” they have gathered over the first three years to lead the wing. Their counterparts at academies around the world will also be following a similar path validating the competency-based training model that we, in Canada, have relied upon for over 100 years.

To the class of 2012 and beyond, embrace the opportunity to exercise and develop your leadership capabilities to the fullest extent. Recognize that the responsibilities entrusted to the cadet leadership at RMCC are far greater than many other military academies and represent a unique opportunity for officer development. I challenge you to develop the RMCC cadet wing unit identity through professionalism and discipline and to ensure that the members of this institution continue to exemplify the qualities expected of future leaders in the Canadian Forces. I look forward to following your successes with great anticipation.

Convocation at the Royal Military College of Canada will be held on Thursday, 19 May 2011 and will commence at 1330 hrs in the KMCSC Anderson Field House (Bldg 47 on the Campus Map).

Guests of all graduands are welcome to witness the Convocation ceremony and should be seated by 1315 hours in the Kingston Military Community Sports Center at 11 Duty Drive (Bldgs 46-47 on the campus map). There is no limit as to the number of guests that may invited and no tickets are necessary. Seating is on a first come first served basis and is fully accessible.

RMCC will present honorary doctorates this year to The Honourable James Karl Bartleman, 27th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Shaun Francis who established the True Patriot Love Foundation to benefit and pay tribute to the quiet dedication and sacrifices of Canadian soldiers and their families.

Those coming to Kingston, including guests, may also wish to attend other planned festivities associated with May Convocation:

Thursday 19 May 2011

1330hrs – Convocation

1930hrs – Sunset Ceremony

Friday 20 May 2011

1000hrs – Graduation Parade – Presentation of Officer Commissions

1830hrs – Graduation Ball

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THE HONOURABLE JAMES KARL BARTLEMAN

The Honourable James Karl Bartleman has shaped the global political and social landscape for over four decades. His distinguished diplomatic career and subsequent tenure as the 27th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario have ensured Canada’s prominence among our neighbours in the 21st century global community. In his roles both as statesman and vice-regal representative, as in his roles fighting racism, advocating for aboriginal opportunities, and eliminating the negative stigma of mental illness, Mr. Bartleman has not only reflected but helped refine the best of Canadian, and human, values.

Born in Orillia in 1939 to Percy Bartleman of Orillia and Maureen Benson Simcoe of Mnjikaning (Chippewas of Rama), James Bartleman grew up in the Muskoka town of Port Carling. He is a proud member of the Mjnikaning First Nation. He earned a B.A. (Hon) in History from the University of Western Ontario in 1963 and, after graduating, took a trip to Europe, where he developed a taste for travel and life abroad. This inspired him to write the Foreign Service exam; thus began his career as a diplomat.

That career, beginning in 1966 and which spanned more than 35 years, included a multitude of senior assignments. He was Canada’s Ambassador to the European Union from 2000 to 2002 and served as High Commissioner to Australia in 1999-2000 and to South Africa in 1998-1999. From 1994 to 1998, Mr. Bartleman was Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister and Assistant Secretary to Foreign and Defence Policy, Privy Council Office. He was Ambassador to the North Atlantic Council of NATO from 1990 to 1994, Ambassador to Israel and High Commissioner to Cyprus from 1986 to 1990, and Ambassador to Cuba from 1981 to 1983. Mr. Bartleman opened Canada’s first diplomatic mission in the newly independent People’s Republic of Bangladesh in 1972 and served in senior positions in the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade from 1967.

Upon his installation as the 27th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in March 2002, Mr Bartleman began immediate work on his three key priorities: to eliminate the stigma of mental illness; to fight racism and discrimination; and to encourage aboriginal young people. Mr. Bartleman also turned to writing as a means of educating the public about the issues that move him most, as can be seen in Out of Muskoka (2002); Raisin Wine: A Boyhood in a Different Muskoka (2007); On Six Continents: a Life in Canada’s Foreign Service 1966-2002 (2004); Rollercoaster: My Hectic Years as Jean Chrétien’s Diplomatic Advisor (2005); and As Long as the Rivers Flow (2011), his most recent book and first novel exploring the negative consequences of the residential school system on generations of First Nations’ peoples. Today, James Bartleman lives in Perth, Ontario, with his wife, Marie-Jeanne, where he continues to advocate in the areas of mental health, anti-racism, and aboriginal opportunity. Together, they have three children, Anne-Pascale, Laurent, and Alain.

L’HONORABLE JAMES KARL BARTLEMAN

L’Honorable James Karl Bartleman a contribué au paysage politique et social au niveau national et international pendant plus de quatre décennies. Sa brillante carrière diplomatique et son mandat en tant que 27e Lieutenant-gouverneur de l’Ontario a placé le Canada au-devant de la scène nationale et internationale parmi nos voisins de la communauté du 21e siècle. Dans son rôle d’homme d’État et de représentant de la Reine, tout comme dans son combat contre le racisme, les tabous associés à la maladie mentale et dans sa lutte pour l’égalité des chances chez les jeunes Autochtones, M. Bartleman n’a pas seulement fait honneur aux plus belles valeurs canadiennes et humaines, mais a également aidé les raffiner.

James Bartleman, fils de Percy Bartleman et de Maureen Benson Simcoe de Mnjikaning (Chippewas of Rama), est né à Orillia en 1939, a grandi à Port Carling dans le district de Muskoka et est très fier d’être un membre de la Première Nation Mnjikaning. En 1963, il a obtenu, de l’Université Western en Ontario, un baccalauréat avec spécialisation en Histoire. Peu après, il part pour l’Europe où il développe et apprécie le goût de voyager et la vie à l’étranger. Il décide alors d’embrasser la carrière de diplomate et passe l’examen du Service diplomatique.

Sa carrière débute en 1966 et va durer plus de 35 ans, incluant une multitude de nominations. En 1967, il occupe des postes supérieurs au ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international et en 1972, il inaugure sa première mission diplomatique du Canada dans la République populaire du Bangladesh, laquelle vient d’accéder à l’indépendance. De 1981 à 1983, il est ambassadeur du Canada à Cuba, puis, de 1986 à 1990, ambassadeur en Israël et haut-commissaire à Chypre. De 1990 à 1994, il est ambassadeur auprès du Conseil de l’Atlantique Nord de l’OTAN pour ensuite être, de 1994 à 1998, conseiller en politique étrangère du premier ministre ainsi que secrétaire adjoint du Cabinet, Politique étrangère et de la défense, Bureau du Conseil privé. De 1998 à 1999, il occupe le poste de Haut-commissaire en Afrique du Sud, puis en Australie de 1999 à 2000. De 2000 à 2002, il a également été ambassadeur du Canada auprès de l’Union européenne.

Dès son installation, en mars 2002, en tant que 27e lieutenant-gouverneur de l’Ontario, M. Bartleman se consacre immédiatement à trois priorités qui lui tiennent à cœur : supprimer les tabous associés à la maladie mentale, appuyer les initiatives de lutte contre le racisme et lutter pour l’égalité des chances chez les jeunes Autochtones. M. Bartleman s’est également tourné vers l’écriture pour éduquer le public sur des points qui l’émeut le plus ainsi qu’on peut le lire dans: Out of Muskoka (2002); Raisin Wine: A Boyhood in a Different Muskoka (2007); On Six Continents: a Life in Canada’s Foreign Service 1966-2002 (2004); Rollercoaster: My Hectic Years as Jean Chrétien’s Diplomatic Advisor (2005); et As Long as the Rivers Flow (2011), son tout dernier livre et son premier roman où il dénonce les conséquences négatives du régime des pensionnats sur plusieurs générations des Premières Nations. Aujourd’hui, James Batleman vit à Perth, Ontario, avec sa femme, Marie-Jeanne, avec qui il a eu trois enfants, Anne-Pascale, Laurent et Alain. Il continue à soutenir la cause des tabous associés à la maladie mentale ; au racisme et à la discrimination ; et défend l’égalité des chances chez les jeunes Autochtones.

Shaun Francis

Born in 1970 in Digby Nova Scotia, Shaun Francis began his illustrious business carrier at Morgan Stanley’s New York and Toronto investment banking division where he managed equity, debt, and mergers and acquisitions transactions. From there he worked in his first position at Medcan Health Management Inc., a leading health care services provider in Toronto, as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. His next raise up the corporate ladder was as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for Dallas based Broadlane, Inc., a leading business process outsourcer for over 900 US hospitals. Finally, Shaun returned to Medcan to take over in his present position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

In 1992, Shaun Francis became the only Canadian since the Second World War to graduate from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis after having received a nomination from President Regan. While there he earned his Bachelor of Science with Honours and Merit and a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Canadian Army. In 2003, Shaun received his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

In 2009 Shaun was selected by a national panel and featured in the Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, an award which recognizes a new generation of top achievers in business, the professions, academia, and public service. Shaun also lectures on health care policy and entrepreneurship in the business and medical school at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto. Shaun serves on the Board of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA/Toronto Pearson Airport), the Fraser Institute, and the Canadian Foundation for Aids Research (CANFAR). He also serves as the Chair of the PC Ontario Fund, the Ontario Chapter of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).

In 2009, along with a group of corporate leaders, Shaun established the True Patriot Love Foundation to benefit and pay tribute to the quiet dedication and sacrifices of Canadian soldiers and their families. Over two years, under Shaun’s leadership, the Foundation has raised almost $5Million in support of the Military Families Fund while at the same time enhancing the relationship between Canadians and their Canadian Forces. In 2010, Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Walter Natynczyk, awarded Shaun the military’s highest recognition for a civilian, the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service. He has been an advocate and strong supporter of Royal Military College of Canada.

SHAUN FRANCIS

Né en 1970, à Digby en Nouvelle Écosse, M. Shaun a commencé sa brillante carrière d’homme d’affaires avec la Morgan Stanley à New York et avec la Toronto Investment Banking Division où il a géré l’équité, les créances et les fusions et acquisitions. Il est, par la suite, entré à la Medcan Health Managment Inc, un chef de file chez les fournisseurs de soins de santé à Toronto. Il a poursuivi sa carrière en tant que vice-président directeur de la division Stratégie et développement des affaires, de l’entreprise Broadlane installée à Dallas, une entreprise importante de sous-traitance dans plus de 900 hôpitaux américains. M. Shaun est retourné à Medcan et est maintenant Président et Chef de la direction de cette entreprise.

En 1992, M. Shaun après avoir été sélectionné, par le Président Régan, pour aller étudier à l’Académie navale d’Annapolis, est devenu le seul canadien diplômé de cette institution depuis la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Il y a obtenu son Baccalauréat ès Sciences, avec distinction et mention, ainsi qu’une commission au grade de sous-lieutenant dans l’armée canadienne. En 2003, M. Shaun a obtenu son MBA de l’École Wharton de l’Université de Pennsylvanie.

En 2009, M. Shaun a été sélectionné par un comité national et a fait la chronique du Globe and Mail en tant que Top 40 Under 40, un prix qui reconnaît la nouvelle génération qui s’est démarquée dans les affaires, les professions libérales, le domaine académique et la fonction publique. M. Shaun a également donné des conférences sur la politique des soins de santé et l’entreprenariat aux Écoles de commerce et de médecine de l’Université Western en Ontario et à l’Université de Toronto. M. Shaun siège sur les conseils de l’Autorité aéroportuaire du Grand Toronto (GTAA/Toronto Pearson Airport), de l’institut Fraser, et de la fondation canadienne de la recherche sur le SIDA (CANFAR). Il est le président de la fondation ontarienne PC ainsi que président du Chapitre ontarien du Young President’s Organization (YPO).

De concert avec un groupe de chefs d’entreprise, M. Shaun a créé, en 2009, la fondation La Patrie gravée sur le cœur, afin de rendre un discret hommage au dévouement et aux sacrifices des soldats canadiens et leurs familles. En deux ans, sous la gestion de M. Shaun, la fondation a presque recueilli 5 millions de dollars au profit des organisations charitables militaires qui aident les soldats et leurs familles, tout en renforçant par la même occasion la relation entre les Canadiens et leurs armées. En 2010, le général Walter Natynczyk, chef de la défense canadienne, a décerné à M. Shaun, le médaillon des forces canadiennes pour services distingués, la plus haute récompense militaire que peut recevoir un civil. M. Shaun a toujours été un partisan et un défenseur du Collège militaire royal du Canada.

Two Ex cadets mentioned in dispatches

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, announced today the names of 35 individuals mentioned in dispatches for specific achievements that have brought honour to the Canadian Forces and to Canada. A ceremony will take place at a later date and will be announced by the Department of National Defence.

Mentions in Dispatches are a national honour created to recognize valiant conduct, devotion to duty or other distinguished service. It is given to members of the Canadian Forces on active service or to other individuals working with, or in conjunction with, the Canadian Forces. Recipients are entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf on the appropriate campaign or service medal ribbon.

23626 Captain David Lacombe (RMC 2007)

23815 Captain Manuel Pelletier-Bédard (RMC 2007)

http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14099

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Flood relief efforts in the Province of Manitoba

(L-R) 15706 Brigadier-General Paul Wynnyk, Commander of Land Force Western Area and Joint Task Force West Commander, Chief Warrant Officer Gord Morrison, Master Warrant Officer Shawn Mercer and 14274 Major-General Alan Howard, Assistant Chief of the Land Staff, arrived at 17 Wing Winnipeg on a 408 Squadron Griffon on May 11 during Op Lustre.

Photo Credit: Sgt Bill McLeod.

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Canadian troops on guard against rogue Afghan soldiers

“If anybody knows the importance of bridging that cultural divide, this crew does,” Dawe said of his handpicked unit, which includes about 400 infantry and a large number of officers and senior NCOs on their third and fourth Afghan tours. “We are here to advise and not to patronize. We are not here to insult anybody. It is all about enabling Afghans.”

G3281 Col. Peter Dawe

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How Canada’s armed forces should be used

Peacekeeping nowadays is not a matter of slapping a blue beret on a Canadian soldier and patrolling a ceasefire line to stop people from killing each other.

5105 J.L. Granatstein is a Senior Research Fellow of the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute.

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Soldiers at work on flood-mitigation efforts along Assiniboine

One hundred soldiers, most of them from CFB Shilo, are helping to raise a dike along the Assiniboine near Poplar Point, east of Portage la Prairie, while another 30 to 50 are working in Brandon, said Lieutenant Colonel Shane Schreiber of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.

16591 Shane Schreiber

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Government Of Canada And The Canadian Forces Assist Those Affected By Flooding In The Province Of Manitoba.

“Folks should understand that the Canadian Forces will be acting at the direction of the Government of Manitoba,” added Brigadier-General Wynnyk. “The Government of Manitoba are the experts at dealing with flooding in Manitoba”

15706 Paul Wynnyk

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Grits set interim-leader criteria

Marc Garneau is one name being whispered because he’s bilingual and has national appeal as the first Canadian in space.

8276 Marc Garneau

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CFB Kingston will not change dome location

“It was asked again today: can they move the dome? They said no. They don’t have to report to us civilians.”

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Group wants auditor general to nix dome

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Canadian Forces completes participation in NATO-Iceland Air Policing Program

“I am proud of the flexibility and agility of Canada’s Air Force to quickly deploy and integrate into the NATO- Iceland Air Policing Program while simultaneously supporting air combat operations over Libya,”

11275 Lieutenant-General Marc Lessard, Commander, Canadian Expeditionary Force Command

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Two-per-cent tax hike irks rural residents

“Most rural taxpayers see this as the thin edge of the wedge, ruining what we thought was a well understood arrangement, fair to all,”

5877 Ted Davie

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“Logo courtesy of Sleeman/Unibroue”

E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) interviewed 8833 Col (Rat’d) John Leggat (RMC 1971), one of fifteen Ex-Cadets who will raise money for the Danny McLeod Athletic Endowment Fund by paddling a voyageur canoe from Ottawa to Kingston this September, 2011. You can make a pledge or donation at www.rmcclubfoundation.ca.

Victoria Edwards: You are related to several ex-cadets.

John Leggat: Yes. My dad, 2098 BGen Walter Leggat (RMC 1929) went overseas during WWII as a Captain and was promoted in 1944 to Brigadier at 32 years of age.  He passed away 15/06/1992.  My uncles on both sides were ex-cadets. My mother’s brother was Jack Wallace and my dad’s brother-in-law was Donal McInnis. My Great Uncle Sydney Williams, who served as honorary chaplain for the RMC Club for many years, died in 1968. They all advised me to go to the College and supported me while I was there. My parents visited me at the College each year and my uncle Jack attended my graduation.

Victoria Edwards: This is your first ex-cadet fund-raising canoe trip down the Rideau.

John Leggat: 8788 Geoff Bennett (RMC 1971) asked me to paddle in 2006, however it  wasn’t convenient since I had work commitments with CFN Consultants. For this year’s trip, I was able to clear out the week.

Victoria Edwards: You took the salute during the first trip in 2001.

John Leggat: Since I had served as President of the RMC Club in 1999-2000, I was the past president of the Club during the first La Chasse Galerie canoe trip in 2001. I dressed up in my RMC blazer and attended the send off under the Wellington Bridge in Ottawa by the Chateau Laurier. Once the group were organized and kitted out with the canoe, they sailed past Le Café, at the National Arts Center where a group of friends and families of the paddlers enthusiastically bid them farewell. I recall that H4860 Gen (Ret`d) John de Chastelain (RMC 1960) played the bagpipes. I took the salute. We drank Maudite beer and thought of the paddlers.

Victoria Edwards: Any lessons learned from your previous paddling experience e.g. with 8788 Geoff Bennett (RMC 1971)?

John Leggat: Certainly. I have canoed for a long time and own a fiberglass canoe made for trekking.

After grad in ‘71, Geoff Bennett and I paddled from Algonquin Park to Ottawa along the Madawaska. We camped the whole way. Since you get pretty hungry canoeing, we packed some freeze dried food and ate at a few village hot dogs stands. The best meals, however, were the fish we caught and cooked over open fires in a frying pan with real butter, salt and pepper.

Since it was July, we got eaten by bugs. We sank the canoe once while going through the rapids. We portaged the fourteen foot canoe (80 pounds) along railway tracks. Although we didn’t sing, we chatted a lot.

We navigated using the green maps from Natural Resources Canada. We got lost once because the Centennial Dam, which formed the Centennial Lake (1966) was not on the map. We were surprised to find that the water got wider and not faster. When we walked to a nearby village, the outfitter laughed at our map and showed us where we were. We coloured in the contour on the map.

The 2011 trip will be follow the river and locks, with clearly identified buoys; it is simple from a navigational perspective. Since we will be flatwater canoeing in September, the water shouldn’t be too rough and there are not that many bugs that time of year.

The ex-cadets will eat at restaurants and stay at bed and breakfasts or private homes. The worst day we may face would be south west wing and rain; I recommend grinning and bearing it. We will wear good wet weather gear, and will try to keep our feet and extremities warm.

The bagpipes are always stimulating. I recommend singing as a good way to stay active, motivated and moving.

Victoria Edwards: Traditionally, an adjutant is a regimental staff officer, who assists the colonel, or commanding officer of a garrison or regiment, in the details of regimental and garrison duty. What will your role as the trip adjutant consist of?

John Leggat: I took the job of Adjutant because no one else wanted the job. My assistant –adjutant is 15414 Catherine Paquet-Rivard (RMC 1986). The role of adjutant is a responsible position. In practice, I will carry a credit card (possibly my own) and pay the bills for lock fees, meals and accommodation. I believe we are spending one night in Jeff Bennet’s family cottage on Rideau Lakes and we are still looking for a place to stay in Manotick. The paddlers are a good bunch. The most contentious part of the job may be in determining the sleeping arrangements in the event that paddlers don’t get along or snore.

Victoria Edwards: Why is it important to you to support RMC’s Athletic Endowment Fund, which was named in honour of Major Danny McLeod?

John Leggat: Athletic training is one of the four pillars of RMC. Since there already were ex-cadet endowment programs such as the Cordite Foundation that provides financial support to those activities of the staff and students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering that add value to their experiences at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC).

It was important to me to support RMC’s athletic program. I played on my high school’s football team. At College, I played on the varsity water polo, tennis, and lacrosse teams and was an instructor of swimming classes. I actually never met Maj. Danny McLeod until I graduated from RMC. He was the coach of the hockey team when I was a cadet.

The athletic programs improve the esprit de corps and built the character of college.  The Athletic program is a major contributor to building character. The sports program is important to recruiting of cadets who want to participate at the intramural or intercollegiate level.  Through the athletic program, cadets build confidence, mental and physical stamina. Cadets also develop conditioning and build muscle mass. When I entered RMC at the end of a growing period, I was 5 foot 11 and only 135 pounds. By graduation, I weighed 160 pounds with the additional 25 pounds of muscle mass.

I would like to do some personal fund raising as well as raising funds on behalf of the 6 paddlers from the class of 1971.

Victoria Edwards: Describe the typical RMC athletic gear when you were a cadet?

John Leggat: I recall running the Wing Harrier race wearing PS flyers, which were like boots with flat rubber soles and no arch support. The cadet’s didn’t necessarily get shin splints, or fallen arches, but the shoes weren’t helpful. I recall going to tennis meets in bloomery shorts, white RMC t-shirts with a red border. We didn’t have any RMC jackets or warm up gear. In the late 60s, the cadets` short hair cuts and military looking PT gear always stood out.  It didn’t bother us; we had a lot of fun. The intervening years have brought considerable improvements in PT gear.

Victoria Edwards: Your 4^th year mechanical engineering project was aboard the RMC Cordite?

John Leggat:  I studied engineering as a reserve entry cadet at RMC. In fourth year I worked with Col King who wanted to get the most speed out of a sailboat who owned. I use the Chordite motor to tow his sailboat on Lake Ontario to determine the lowest drag conditions. I measured the tension and wrote a good report on it. In the 1970s, researchers were more interested in acoustic ranging and propagation to avoid detection and the impacts of vibrations of the shipboard and radiated noise

Victoria Edwards: outline your career progression since leaving RMC? Any highlights?

John Leggat: I received my education at the Royal Military College of Canada (BEng 1971) and the University of British Columbia (MASc 1973 and Ph.D. 1976) in the field of aeroacoustics. I am also a graduate of the National Defence College.

As a military engineer, I served as an Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (EME) officer. My primary defence research interest is in hydro acoustics, specifically in the silencing of submarines and frigates. I spend spent 14 years at the Defence Research Establishment Atlantic carrying out and leading research in the area of ship and submarine technology pertaining to noise reduction, hydromechanics, ship structures and materials. I retired from the Military in 2000 as a Colonel after spending thirty-three years in the reserves. As Director General of the Defence Research Establishment Ottawa from 1994-1997, I directed a program that addressed radar systems, electronic warfare, communications and space systems.

From 1980 to 1990, I was an adjunct professor in the engineering physics and mechanical engineering departments at the Dalhousie University. Although I never taught at RMC, I helped former RMC’s Principals H24263 Dr. John Plant (RMC ’57), and Dr. John Cowan to have RMC researcher qualify in 2002 as recipients for NSERC grants. I assisted in the effort to make the case that RMC profs should earn NSERC grant. Up to that point, RMC professors were ineligible for NSERC grants since they were considered part of the public service. Today, the REMEC’s rate of grants to active researchers at RMC is one of the highest in Canada.

I retired from the Public Service in 2006 as the Assistant Deputy Minister (Science & Technology) of the Department of National Defence and Chief Executive Officer of Defence R&D Canada (DRDC).

I have been an Associate Consultant with CFN Consultants since September 2005.

The defence S&T network extends beyond the Defence Research Centres to encompass partnerships with Canadian industry, universities, and allied defence S&T organizations.

I help companies who aspire to support the defence and security programs in National Defence and the public service.  I enjoy working with small companies developing innovative ideas for advanced technology and also helping universities win grants.

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Our aim at e-Veritas is to conduct one-on-one interviews with all 15 participants (in no particular order) over the next few months of e-Veritas editions.

Class of 1960 4815 Mike Jackson

Class of 1960 H4860 John de Chastelain

Class of 1963 5893 Tom Gee

Class of 1968 H7543 Joe Day

Class of 1971 8684 Peter Holt

Class of 1971 8725 Fergus McLaughlin

Class of 1971 8788 Geoff Bennett

Class of 1971 8816 Marius Grinius

Class of 1971 8833 John Leggat

Class of 1971 8926 Ray Hook

Class of 1972 9143 Bruce McAlpine

Class of 1983 M0288 Roxanne Rees

Class of 1986 15414 Catherine Paquet-Rivard

Class of 1997 20800 Cindy McAlpine

Class of 2002 22461 Claire Bramma

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Maj. Vlachopoulos’ “20% factor”

By: OCdt Eric Robb 24992

April 17^th 0755– The third year Civil Engineering students leisurely strolled into the basement of Girourard, happy to be out of the cold for the time being.  Their stern professor, Major Nicholas Vlachopoulos (19930), immediately set the tone as the stragglers arrived.  The college wide perception that Survey Camp was easy was immediately put to rest as we were given our daily schedule; smiles slowly faded away.  The next two weeks were going to be a great learning experience for each student, and the skill sets they would come away with would be both useful and unique.

Figure 1 – Iwo Jima, Survey Camp Style

The 23 students were split into 5 separate groups that they would work with for the next two weeks surveying different sections of the historic campus.  Each group would complete similar tasks compiled with Laboratory write ups every day for the first week, and follow up with a final project in which they would present their engineering reports the second week.  Peering outside and viewing the rain pouring down, the professor ended the first briefing by emphasizing that it would be a tough week, both mentally and physically, and the best way to stay effective is to “be unrelentingly positive”.  The students frantically took notes, developed a game plan for their first task of the week, and threw on their new uniform for the week – Traffic Vests.

Figure 2 – Mr. Larry Harvey, Survey Technologist explains the intricacies behind the DGPS while students and staff intently listen.

The third year Civil Engineers have taken two full classes this past year in the field of Geomatics.  The term Geomatics is defined as the ‘scientific and engineering activities that involve the capture, storage, analysis, processing, presentation, dissemination, and management of geospatial information’.  In English, that means that the students survey the ground to collect geospatial data, and work in the lab for hours to try and make sense of it!

The skill sets required to complete the survey camp had previously been ‘acquired’ throughout the year, however to put it to practical, engineering use was a different story.  Day 1 consisted of verifying that all of the incredibly accurate and expensive instruments worked the way they were supposed to.  The cold third years worked out the kinks that they had developed during exams, and began to feel comfortable with the equipment once again. The different roles that were taken on with pride in the surveying comprise of System operator, Rod-man, and Note taker.  The system operator is a difficult and technical role that forces the user to become an expertise with the instrument.  The system operator must know exactly what has to be done, and how the instrument can help the group complete their mission.  The Rod man’s role is of great importance, and he must be incredibly knowledgeable and aware of the points he is to be standing over.  The Rod man must have the steadiest hand of all, and must not be fazed by wind in the least.  Last, but certainly not least is the note taker, or scribe.  It is paramount the note taker keeps incredibly organized field notes that can be understood by anyone looking at them.  Furthermore, the scribe must always know the task to be completed, and have a deep understanding that allows figures to be drawn and understood by Arts-men.

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Figure 3 – Group 3 enjoying the rain while conducting a detailed survey

Figure 4 – OCdt Bouwman as a Rodman

Figure 5 – Two OCdt’s demonstrating how not to use the measuring tape

Each surveyor must be able to take on any role at any time, so it is incredibly important that each student become a master at each.  Every day was different, and the students quickly adapted to the changing tasks, instructions, weather conditions, and technical blunders.  One of the best things that the young engineers learned in survey camp was the Maj. Vlachopoulos’ “20% factor”.  In order to ensure a smooth success in any mission, the engineer must always plan for 20% more on contingency, timings, resources, weather, etc.  The students painfully found out that this was the hard truth.  After many hours of playing with bugged out computer programs and performing mental gymnastics to get the correct angle in an azimuth calculation, they were glad they had took the Major’s advice.  It taught the engineers to continually be proactive with everything that they came across in survey camp.  These traits were seen when the class took a day trip to the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa, where they saw firsthand both junior and senior combat engineering officers and their roles and success as Geomatics specialists.

Figure 6 – Students receiving a brief from the Mapping and Charting Establishment

Figure 7 – OCdt Ouellet with a true Engineer

Overall, the third year Civil Engineering Survey Camp (CEE 363B) was a great learning experience that helped to develop technical abilities, leadership, and management skills that will be useful in our future careers.   The ability to cooperate with your peers through the tough weather, the mental strains, and the stressful deadlines was paramount in developing a young engineer.  A large amount of effort was put in daily by the third years, and the work ethic paid off in the end with some stellar presentations of their findings.  The importance of writing organization and neatness was strongly emphasized, however it was equally important to maintain moral in tough times by the daily soup and coffee run from the mess.   All of these skills were necessary in self discovery within the students, and are skills that will be utilized as junior engineers, and officers in the Canadian Forces.

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From left to right:

Figure 8 – OCdt’s LeBlanc and Cressman with levelling equitment

Figure 9 – OCdt Apedaile enjoying the spicey Soup de Jour

Figure 10 – OCdt Donkor performing mental gymnastics while waving his want at Excel

Figure 11 – OCdt Bouwman overcoming difficulties with his 6’4 frame

Figure 12 – Group 3’s final product – a Detailed survey and horizontal curve

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3rd year Civil Engineering trip to the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa:

Written by: 25362 Jim Sarsons

The Civil Engineering Class of 2012 had a refreshing and informative change to the regular schedule of Survey Camp. After conducting several geomatic exercises last week in the cold and rain on the grounds around RMC, the group headed to the nation’s capital for a day to see the real deal of Geomatics in Canada at the Mapping and Charting Establishment of Canada (MCE).

John Healey speaking to the group (OCdt Morris, Cressman and Hood in foreground)

We arrived at MCE at around 1000hr where we met with our host for the day, Captain George. The tour then hit the ground running with a brief from the Commanding Officer LCol Cairns, which outlined MCE’s organizational structure and capabilities, as well as what we would be seeing from the four squadrons of MCE that day. Moving quickly, the group split into two and were toured first-hand through the tasks and technologies of 1 squadron and 2 squadron.

Satellite Image of Quebec City

1 squadron, or the Geospatial squadron, was introduced to us by MCE staff as a high pace, high tech team. This crew is essentially a Quick response team for the CF whose job it is to gather, update and create the map products needed immediately by the decision-makers in any of the CF’s operational theatres. The squadron does this by deploying small teams (4 or less) of Geomatic technicians into the operational theatre, who then create any and all of the specific map products that the operation. When needed, this group acquires this information using state-of-the-art surveying and photogrammetric equipment (some of which RMC OCdts have already had a chance to work with in Survey Camp). With teams at a 48-hour stand-by ready for deployment – we could see the packed rucksacks sitting beside the door – this was an impressive crew.

Map of CFB Wainwright

2 Squadron were the GI & S team who handle the master database of geo-spatial information for the Government of Canada. The amount of information that is electronically stored by this group is absolutely mind-boggling. The external hard-drives that they use contain 1 petabyte (1 000 000 gigabytes) of information. This world-wide data is constantly being updated and organized so that the users can easily access whatever they need. One of the databases that this squadron manages is the combat training system used at the Wainwright Combat School. This database records the positions,  movements and actions of all soldiers in the training area through the use of GPS and motion sensors which are embedded in what was described as super advanced laser-tag gear. Situations are then reviewed and decisions are dissected, allowing officers and soldiers to be coached on what went right or wrong – very cool stuff.

OCdts Bouwman (right) and OCdt Hood (left) examing a map

The 3rd squadron was the Digital Production (DP) squadron.  This group handles the main workload of creating the finished products of MCE, which are then supplied to various departments of the Canadian Government.  They do this using a massive printer that produces 8500 maps/hour on average! Another cool part of the DP squadron was the virtual reality systems that they were developing.  We got to see one project that has recently been developed which uploads various geo-spatially accurate virtual landscapes that can be uploaded into a simulator software. This then allows hundreds of soldiers to conduct realistic training exercises in a video game type setting in Canadian Forces Bases like Gagetown – without ever stepping foot in a swamp.

Virtual Reality simulator

The 4^th Squadron was the School of Military Mapping, led by the Commandant Maj. Primeau. The briefing detailed all of the exciting opportunities that arise when specializing in Geomatics as a CME officer. Of particular interest to many of us cadets were the Masters programs in the United Kingdom and at UNB which are available through MCE. Maj. Primeau’s personal experiences about switching between geomatics and troop commander positions helped to open up our eyes on how much more CME officers can be exposed to outside of the field troop commander career path.

OCdt Robb inspecting a map.

As an overall experience, the trip to MCE was a terrific introduction into the possibilities that geomatics offers for us as junior officers in the CME branch; however, it was also a demonstration of the incredible capabilities that the CF has access to through MCE. The Civil Engineering Class of 2012 would like to extend their sincere thanks to all of the staff at MCE for taking time out of their days to give us a glimpse into our potential futures working in an incredible and exciting profession. A special thank you goes to the members of MCE, especially Captain George for hosting us for the day, and of course to our own Captain Arndt and Major Vlachopoulos for organizing this enlightening trip.

Band members recognized for four years of service

On 13th May, DCdt LCol S Wigg had the privilege to present Band certificate to cadet musicians that give their time and energy to RMC bands for 4 years.

Le 13 mai dernier, Dir-Élof LCol S Wigg a eu le privilège de présenter le certificat de la Musique aux cadets musiciens qui ont donné temps et énergie pour la musique du CMR pendant 4 ans.

(From left to right / De gauche à droite): Maj D Munroe, OCdt/Élof B Bolling, LCol S Wigg, OCdt/Élof R Thompson, MWO M Huppé, NCdt/Aspm M Gaulin-Riffou, OCdt/Élof E Heath, OCdt/Élof S Beare, WO E Heather, OCdt/Élof A Prabhakaran, OCdt/Élof G Somogyvari, OCdt/Élof J Roberts, OCdt/Élof D Brideau and OCdt/Élof M Côté (Absent: NCdt/Aspm S Harper, NCdt/Aspm A Truelove, OCdt/Élof M Jacquard, OCdt/Élof P Gignac, OCdt/Élof K Baskerville, OCdt/Élof L Burchell, NCdt/Aspm A Kiezebrink and OCdt/Élof J Ogle).

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III Years Add to the Beauty of Kingston

By: 25490 OCdt Andrew Sheahan

With the sun shining overhead, 233 officer cadets from the Royal Military College descended on Kingston’s parks this past Saturday. Their mission: to make Kingston even more beautiful. Under the leadership of 25392, OCdt Joel Benotto, the class of 2012 divided into groups and visited seven of Kingston’s parks. Their work included repainting tables and benches, scrubbing graffiti from walls and monuments, spreading new mulch under play structures, and raking away leaves and branches.

The project gave the third-year class the opportunity to bond while giving back to the city they call home.

As a thank-you to the Royal Military College, city employees held a mid-afternoon ceremony dedicating a tree to the third-year class. The tree can be found at Meadowbrook Park.

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Rec Clubs Wrap Up Year with an Appreciation Breakfast

Article & photos by: 25881 OCdt (II) Anthony Matlock

This past Wednesday morning RMC Recreation Club Presidents — all Officer Cadets — shared breakfast with military and athletic staff at the Senior Staff Mess to mark the end of this year’s club activities. Among those in attendance  were Commandant Truelove, DCdt LCol Wigg, CWO Slack, MWO Skinner, and College Chief of Staff Commander Darren Rich. Foundation EVP, Rod McDonald and Bill Oliver, E Veritas Editor were also invited guests.

They were joined by Acting Recreation and IM Manager Chad Blundy, and the Recreation Clubs’ overseeing Executive Committee composed of DDCdt Major Munroe, RMC Non Public Funds Manager Joanne Morgan, Military Wing Adjutant Captain MacMillan, and the CWRO (Cadet Wing Recreation Officer) 25209 OCdt Andre Cyr.

Most of the coaches from the various teams / clubs were also spotted in the crowd.

Rec & IM Acting Manager Chad Blundy and CWRO OCdt Andre Cyr

OCdt Cyr handled the MC duties with the style and finesse, at a level, one would expect from a graduate of Toastmasters.

The RMC Recreation Volunteer of the Year was awarded to 24990 OCdt Serena Palmer, president of the Swimming ‘Club.

Commandant Truelove presents 24990 OCdt Serena Palmer with the RMC Recreation Volunteer of the Year award

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RMCYC competes in the Drexel Cup

By NCdt Jen Bowen and NCdt Marc Flynn

On the 6th of May, 2011, the Royal Military College of Canada’s Sailing Team (composed of coach 25231 Jen Bowen, 25745 Alanna Foscarini, 25350 Mitchell Newman, 25157 Nicolas Ouellet, and team captain 25313 Marc Flynn) made the seven hour trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to represent RMC in an Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association regatta hosted by Drexel University. The racing itself took place on the Saturday, with sunny skies and light to medium winds.

The ideal conditions helped keep the RMC sailors motivated while they got used to the two-person sailboats, known as the ‘Flying Junior,’ or, more commonly, the FJ, along with the sailing area. While our team as a whole had very little experience in the FJ, and even less familiarity with the conditions of the current and geographical wind shifts, we still did remarkably well.

Our A-fleet skipper, NCdt Foscarini adapted quickly and managed to come in first during one race, and 2nd and 3rd in a few others. The B-fleet skipper, OCdt Ouellet also did notably well, especially given his limited experience with helming dinghies, and he was able to place above mid-fleet in several races. Unfortunately, Sunday’s weather was less co-operative and the race officers were forced to cancel the remaining races due to a lack of win. So, after the 10 races conducted by A-fleet and 8 races by B-fleet on Saturday, the RMC Sailing Team placed 7th overall.

Given the great learning experience that this regatta turned out to be, we can all definitely say that we ended the season on a high note, representing the sportsman-like spirit of the College both on and off the water.

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Damp, grey fog beaten by youth & enthusiasm

By: 24912 Ymerej Nelahw

The RMC men’s varsity soccer team woke up on the morning of Monday, May 2nd to the damp, grey fog of Halifax, Nova Scotia and headed to the fields to kick-off their spring training camp. The nineteen players, through the generosity of the RMC Club Foundation, were there to renew their touch and establish their tactics for play on an outdoor field following the indoor season.

The team started its Monday sessions by focusing on the skills and abilities of the individual player. The rust, which had accumulated since the end of the indoor season, quickly fell away and it wasn’t long before the team hit their stride at training. The pace increased each day as the focus moved from individual skills, to team tactics and finally onto the fine art of finishing. The team was delighted to have this final headed by Canada’s National team coach, Stephen Hart (photo left).

Coach Hart was pleased with the quality he saw in the session and reminded the team that sports, especially team sports like soccer, help builds officer-like qualities. Coach Hart said, “A lot of [leaders in history], had sport in their background. It’s one of the few things left today that still has a discipline in it. It requires personal discipline, it requires you to be a team person and for those that excel in it, they become team leaders.” Coach Hart then wished the team well in their exhibition match that night versus Suburban FC – the second place finisher in the men’s first division of the Nova Scotia Soccer League.

The RMC team saw a modified line-up from the Nova Scotian club that featured players with experience on various provincial and national teams. The first twenty minutes saw the teams test each other while settling into their own style of play after being away from the outdoor game for so long. RMC pressed hard throughout the game but had their quality scoring chances turned aside by Suburban FC goalkeeper IV Jeremy Whalen (a pre-game trade when Suburban’s own goaltenders were unavailable). RMC also defended well as captains III Greg Theriau and II Dylan Kirk controlled strong play through the midfield which frustrated many of Suburban’s attacks.

Despite an excellent performance by III Jhordan Dorrington in goal for RMC, the patient and possessive gameplay of Suburban FC prevailed to a final result of RMC 0 – SFC 3. However, coach Victor Mendes was pleased with the team chemistry, the results of the training camp, and sees the team well positioned for the Fall 2011 season.

The camp wrapped up on Wednesday evening as cadets dined with ex-cadets 8120 Bill Gard, President of the RMC Club Nova Scotia Branch, and 12141 Bryn Weadon, RMC Club Foundation Treasurer.

The team would like to thank the RMC Club Foundation for their on-going support of varsity programs at RMC. It is this funding that provides us with the opportunity to train with elite coaches, such as Stephen Hart, and provides the Margin of Excellence for sport at the college.

Thank you to all the cadets, ex-cadets and fans that came to support the team through the week. As well, a very special thank you to the team  athletic therapist Rhea Merritt for her hard work keeping us healthy for the duration of the camp.

See you in September for kick-off of the Fall 2011 season.

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One Week Till Graduation; Drillfest in Full Swing

By 25881 OCdt (II) Anthony Matlock

With one week until Convocation,  Graduation Parade and the Sunset Ceremony, RMC Cadets in rank and the honour guard have spent the week, and will spend the next several days practicing drill on the parade square. This period of May is referred to as Drillfest, and is the final push before the summer. The following pictures are from this past Friday’s parade preparations.

Although no photos are available, parade practises continued all weekend. Cadets were seen coming and going on and off the parade square through continuous and heavy downpours in a spirit of – the show must go on!

L’ÉLÈVE-OFFICIER JEAN-FRANCOIS RICHER POURSUIT SES ÉTUDES AU COLLÈGE MILITAIRE ROYAL DE SAINT-JEAN

L’Élève-officier (Élof) Jean-François Richer, originaire de Gatineau, Qué, étudie au Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean, à Saint-Jean sur-Richelieu, Qué. Enrôlé dans les Forces canadiennes par le biais du Programme de formation des officiers de la régulière (PFOR), l’Élof Richer est en train de poursuivre sa dernière année d’étude au Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean avant de compléter ses études universitaires au Collège militaire royal du Canada à Kingston. L’Élof Richer est présentement inscrit au programme de sciences de la nature. Il est le fils de Jean-Marc Richer et d’Anne-Marie Pelletier, qui vivent à Aylmer, Qué. Au Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean, l’Élof Richer est membre de l’équipe de hockey. L’Élof Richer fait partie des quelque 80 élèves-officiers qui sont en train de poursuivre leur dernière année d’étude au Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean. Une fois leurs études universitaires complétées au Collège militaire royal du Canada à Kingston, les nouveaux officiers commissionnés débuteront une carrière enrichissante au sein des Forces canadiennes. « Je me sens très privilégié de faire mes études au Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean. Nous sommes vraiment très bien encadrés et nous sommes encouragés à nous dépasser à tous les niveaux », explique l’Élof Richer. « Je me sens interpellé, mes études sont payées, je reçois un salaire modeste, j’obtiendrai un diplôme universitaire et une carrière m’attend au sein des Forces canadiennes!» Le Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean assure aux élèves-officiers une transition sans heurt de l’école secondaire aux études universitaires par le biais de programmes de niveau collégial et de première année universitaire en sciences humaines et en sciences de la nature. Tous les programmes sont offerts dans les deux langues officielles et sont constitués de l’Année préparatoire et de la Première année. Le Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean forme des leaders de premier ordre possédant d’excellentes aptitudes intellectuelles, une bonne forme physique, des connaissances et des compétences militaires approfondies et l’habileté à communiquer dans les deux langues officielles. La formation scolaire, le leadership, le sport et le bilinguisme sont les quatre composantes sur lesquelles est fondé le curriculum du Collège.

Photo: L’Élève-officier Jean-François Richer, un des élèves-officiers du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean, porte l’écarlate, l’uniforme représentatif du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean.

Crédit photo: M. Christian Jacques.

Note au Rédacteurs en chef: Si vous publiez cet article dans un prochain numéro de votre journal, nous apprécierions recevoir une feuille de parution pour cet élève-officier du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean. Capitaine Eric Le Marec, Officier d’Affaires publiques Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean C.P. 100, Succ. Bureau-chef Richelain, Qc J0J 1R0 Si vous avez des questions ou si vous souhaitez interviewer cette personne, s.v.p. contactez Éric Le Marec, Officier d’Affaires publiques du CMR Saint-Jean, au (450) 358-6777, poste 5736 ou à Eric.LeMarec@forces.gc.ca.

Le CMR Saint-Jean recevra ses drapeaux consacrés

-          un article du Capitaine Eric Le Marec, Officier des affaires publiques

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Le 21 mai prochain, une Cérémonie de consécration et présentation des drapeaux aura lieu au Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean (CMR Saint-Jean). Lors de cette cérémonie, le CMR Saint-Jean se verra remettre le drapeau de la Reine et celui du Collège.

Le Collège a reçu pour la première fois le drapeau de la Reine et celui du Collège en 1961. Il a ensuite reçu un nouveau drapeau de la Reine en 1969 et en 1977, puis un nouveau drapeau du Collège en 1979. Tous ces anciens drapeaux sont conservés au Musée du Fort Saint-Jean sur le site du Collège.

À cette occasion, les Snowbirds des Forces canadiennes effectueront un survol du Collège et qu’il y aura 21 salves d’honneur.

La population est invitée à cette cérémonie haute en couleur qui débutera à 10 h.

Bas de vignette : Le Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean recevra ses drapeaux consacrés le 21 mai prochain lors d’une cérémonie officielle qui aura lieu au Collège.

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CMR Ex-Cadet Foundation Golf Tournament on June 22nd.

http://www.cmrstjean.com/golf/golf2011.html

Les membres du Conseil d’administration de la Fondation des Anciens du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean (CMR) sont heureux de vous inviter à nouveau au tournoi de golf annuel.

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  Directeur exécutif

• Engineering Specialist – Client Systems / Spécialiste en ingénierie des systèmes clients Telus, Montreal

• Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineer / Ingénieur mécanique et/ou électrique Kina Conception, Montreal

• Maintenance Planner / Planificateur de maintenance Van Houtte Holding Company Limited, Montreal

• Jr. Applications Engineer / Ingénieur d’application Jr. Weir Canada Inc., Montreal

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• Manager, Engineering – Component Repair / Gestionnaire, Ingénierie – Réparation des composants – St-Hubert – Pratt & Whitney Canada (min. exp. 6 years)

• Project Manager / Chef de projet – Saudi Arabia – Sofreco (min. exp. 15 years)

• Health & Safety Coordinator / Coordonnateur(trice) santé et sécurité du travail – Boucherville – Ville de Boucherville (min. exp. 5 years)

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Book Review / Revue de Livre par Marc Drolet LCol (retraité) M0058 CMR ‘81

Frédéric Lemieux. Gilles Lamontagne : Sur tout les fronts

Del Busso Éditeur, 2010, 669 pages. 36,95$

Dans Gilles Lamontagne : Sur tous les fronts, l’historien Frédéric Lemieux raconte la vie fascinante d’un homme qui a marqué la vie québécoise et canadienne du 20^e siècle.

Le titre, bien choisi, nous fait effectivement découvrir toutes les facettes de la vie bien remplie de Gilles Lamontagne.

Né à Montréal en 1919, l’homme est le benjamin d’une famille canadienne-française de manufacturiers de peinture. Plutôt que d’intégrer l’entreprise et de perpétuer la tradition familiale, Lamontagne s’engage dans l’Aviation royale canadienne en 1931. Pilote de bombardier, il est abattu en mars 1943 et passe 26 longs mois de privations dans les camps de prisonniers de l’Allemagne nazie. C’est la première fois qu’un ouvrage raconte de façon inédite cette terrible expérience.

Par la suite, l’époque où Gilles Lamontagne est maire de Québec (1965-1977) occupe une place centrale dans l’ouvrage, et pour cause. Pendant 12 ans, Lamontagne réforme et gouverne une ville en pleine transformation qui entre dans la modernité. Ces chapitres sont essentiels pour comprendre l’importance de ce maire dans le développement de la capitale du Québec.

Lamontagne devient ensuite député libéral à Ottawa et ministre dans le cabinet de Pierre Elliot Trudeau à une époque mouvementée de la vie politique canadienne. Ministre des Postes, Lamontagne affronte d’abord une très dure grève avant d’être nommé ministre de la Défense. La guerre froide et la menace atomique marquent son mandat, tout comme l’achat d’avions F-18 et le référendum sur la souveraineté du Québec de 1980. Enfin, Lamontagne termine sa carrière en tant que lieutenant-gouverneur du Québec.

C’est la première fois que la vie fascinante de Gilles Lamontagne est racontée en entier dans un ouvrage historique rigoureux. La vie de sa famille et surtout de son épouse, Mary Schaeffer, une femme avant-gardiste et chaleureuse, ajoute un côté plus intime au livre.

Gilles Lamontagne : Sur tous les fronts est préfacé par le maire de Québec, Régis Labeaume, qui témoigne de l’affection et de l’estime dont jouit à Québec celui que l’on appelle encore « Monsieur le maire ».

J’ai apprécié au plus haut point le style d’écriture vivant, simple et direct de Frédéric Lemieux. Ce dernier n’hésite d’ailleurs pas, en toute honnêteté, à exposer les côtés moins reluisants de certaines décisions politiques de Lamontagne, spécialement en tant que maire de Québec. L’ouvrage se lit comme un roman et compte près de 150 photographies qui le rendent très attrayant.

C’est un livre est à lire absolument pour apprécier le parcours d’un homme aujourd’hui âgé de 92 ans. Merci Frédéric pour ce livre formidable.

Obtenez un exemplaire à prix spécial en contactant l’auteur à frederic@fredericlemieux.com

Revue de Livre par Marc Drolet LCol (retraité) M0058 CMR ‘81

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In Gilles Lamontagne: “Sur tous les fronts” or ‘on all fronts’, the historian Frédéric Lemieux tells us about the fascinating life of a man who marked the Canadian and Quebec life of the 20th century.

The very appropriate title ‘on all fronts’, makes us discover all facets of the life of Gilles Lamontagne.

Born in Montreal in 1919, the man is the youngest of a successful French Canadian family involved in manufacturing paint. Instead of integrating the family enterprise and perpetuate the tradition, Lamontagne joins the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1931. As a  bomber pilot, his aircraft is shot down in March 1943 and spends 26 long months of deprivations in the Nazi prisoner camps. It is the first time that such a terrifying experience is covered in a Canadian publication.

Thereafter, the period when Gilles Lamontagne is mayor of Quebec (1965-1977) occupies a central place in the manuscript, and for reason. During 12 years, Lamontagne reforms and govern a city in full transformation which enters in modernity. These chapters are essential to understand the importance of Gilles Lamontagne the mayor, in the development of the capital of the Province of Quebec.

Following this period Lamontagne becomes a Member of Parliament as a liberal deputy in Ottawa and minister in the cabinet of Pierre Elliot Trudeau during one of the most eventful time of the Canadian Politic. Canada Post Minister, Lamontagne first faces a very difficult labor conflict before being appointed Defense Minister. The cold war and the atomic threat mark his mandate in the Ministry of Defense, as for the purchase of the controversial fighter aircraft F-18 and the 1980 referendum on the sovereignty of Quebec. Finally, Lamontagne completes his career as Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Quebec.

It is the first time that the fascinating life of Gilles Lamontagne is told in whole and rigorously in a document. The life of his family and especially his wife Mary Schaeffer, a forward looking woman adds a much more intimate side to the book.

Gilles Lamontagne:‘On all fronts’ is introduced by Mr. Regis Labeaume current mayor of Quebec City, and his testimony reveals the great esteem and affection which enjoys Lamontagne who is still referred to in Quebec as ‘Mr. Mayor’.

I highly appreciated the literary style of Frédéric Lemieux, lively, simple and direct. He does not hesitate in all honesty, to expose the less gleaming sides of some political decisions Lamontagne made, especially when he was Mayor of Quebec City. The book reads like a novel and includes close to 150 photographs which make it very attractive and lively.

It is a highly recommended book to read and include in one’s library, to appreciate a man’s life, who is now 92 years old. Thank you Frédéric Lemieux for this great book.

Get a copy for a special price while contacting the author to: frederic@fredericlemieux.com.

Book Review By M0058 LCol (ret’d) Marc Drolet CMR ‘81

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Over the Wire…and the RMC connection

Sqn Ldr Andrew Carswell AFC, CD, father of 11623 John Carswell recently had a book published by John Wiley and Sons Canada about his experiences as a Lancaster bomber pilot and prisoner-of-war in Germany .

Andrew is the brother of 2473 Captain Jim Carswell RMC ’40 (deceased) and the grandfather of 25741 Colin Carswell  (Class of 2013) so there’s a pretty strong RMC connection.

The book is now available at Chapters and Indigo as well as other bookstores in Canada, the U.S. and U.K.

Readers of the book will notice a photo of Andrew in his RCAF Sgt Pilot’s uniform with his brother in his RMC uniform.

A POW’s Journey from Hell to Freedom…Gets a Thumbs Up from MGen Tom Lawson

“His story exemplifies the courage and integrity of the generation that sacrificed so much for the cause of freedom … The greatest single attribute these men who enlisted possessed was the virtue of high moral character and a willingness to do their duty … It is my pleasure to recommend this book wholeheartedly. Read it, it will make you proud to be a Canadian.”

12192 T.J. Lawson, Major-General, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff National Defence, Canada

More…

G’Day Bill -

Scrolling through E-Veritas I am reminded that that this forum provides an import link to our RMC Class of ’63 mates.

While our CSC Royal Roads  Reunion this September primarily draws the Graduating Class of 1961 back to Victoria to participate in the Royal Roads University Homecoming weekend, our entire RMC Class of 1963 is welcome and heartily encouraged to participate in the festivities while visiting our fair city.

Funding for a commemorative granite paverstone for each of the 65 graduates from our RR Class of 1961 is well underway. The overall RRU Foundation, Military Heritage Fund project is described in the attached poster.

I would appreciate your help to ensue that “the word” gets-out to as many of the RMC Class of 1963 as possible and also your help to generate a broader interest in the annual RRU Homecoming events.

I attach the relevant information for your consideration; I work the original files using Open Office, however they can be provided in most any format including DOCX.

Warm regards from the Left Coast,

Cheers

David K Lett 5919

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As a means of celebrating May as Museums month, E3161 Victoria Edwards reasoned that  e-veritas readers may appreciate articles with this theme; first are paintings of RMC officer cadets c. 1973 engaged in various activities and architectural paintings by Mr Arthur John Ensor in the Beaverbrook Collection of War Art at the Canadian War Museum.

In the 1970s, Arthur John Ensor (1905–1995) was a British-Canadian painter who had served in the Royal Air Force, produced a series of watercolour paintings and coloured pencil sketches of Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, which are currently in the Beaverbrook Collection of War Art at the Canadian War Museum. The RMC scenes include officer cadets engaged in various activities and architectural paintings:

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* Royal Military College – Football game c. 1973

* Royal Military College – Massey Library c. 1973

* Royal Military College Cadets, Map Making with Stereo Viewer c. 1973

* Measuring Flow Resistence to a Solution of Calcium Carbonate at RMC c. 1973

* Land Survey Crew at RMC c. 1973

* Calibrating Radar Waves, Electrical Engineering Department at RMC, c. 1973

* Fort Frederic and the Royal Military College c. 1973

* The Sawyer Building at RMC c. 1973

2243 Robert Montague Powell`s sword of honour and cocktail shaker are part of an online exhibit at the Canadian War Museum. He received this sword, which was manufactured by Wilkinson Sword Co. Ltd., from the Royal Military College of Canada. This “Sword of Honour”, awarded to him as the graduating cadet with the highest standard in academics and military training.

He received the cocktail shaker inscribed RMC truth duty valour, 1931-1935 on his 1935 graduation from the Royal Military College of Canada.

The shaker is insribed with the signatures of graduates:

2205 Hugh Armstrong; 2206 John Baird; 2208 P.G. Baskerville; 2210 J.B. Caldwell; 2211 BGen John Christian; 2212 Thomas Daniel; 2213 George Davidson; 2214 Harold Davis; 2215 G.T. Dawson; 2217 Niesu Drinnan; 2218 Ian Drum; 2220 C.R. Gallow; 2221 D.S. Gillies; 2223 John Hornibrook; 2225 Wensley King; 2227 Joseph Lamontagne; 2228 J.H. Leckenby; 2229 H.W. Love; 2230 W.R. MacBrien; 2231 Doctor William MacKay; 2233 Major Chester McKergow; 2235 E.F. McManus; 2236 T.A. McPherson; 2238 Edmund Munro; 2239 J.M. Neilson; 2241 Captain Alan Nicholls; 2242 WCW.C. Patterson; 2243 Robert Powell; 2245 J.H. Ready; 2247 Gordon Savage; 2249 BGen Harry Sterne; 2250 R.S. Stronach; 2251 J.W.D. Symons; 2253 Cameron Ware; 2254 Arthur Wickson; 2256 Richard Wotherspoon; 2257 Wing Commander Henry Wrenshall; 2258 Fred Carson; 2259 Frederick Clifford; 2261 RH MacDonald; 2263 Ronald Wilkins; 2264 Arthur McKibbin; 2274 JA Collin.

The silver cocktail shaker was manufactured by J. M. Mounts for E.P. Copper. Commissioned as a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1936, Powell held a variety of postings during the Second World War, including on motor torpedo boats based in England.

He commanded the corvette HMCS Belleville at the end of the war. He died 17/03/2004.

This drafting instrument set, in the collection of the Canadian War Museum, was used at the Royal Military College of Canada c. 1931-1935. The wallet case is covered in black leather cloth and lined with green velvet. It was manufactured by Instruments Limited – Ottawa and Toronto. The set of vintage drafting tools, which appears to be almost new, includes a pencil, drafting pens, dividers, pen and pencil compasses, planimeter, spring bows, semi-circular protractors (clear lucite) among other pieces.

The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2001.

A single stamp, designed by Jim Hudson of Moncton, features a dynamic and striking “Standing on Guard” theme to portray the commitment, discipline and standards of excellence the RMC represents. The stamp was issued on June 1, 2001 in Kingston, Ontario.

Related artifacts in the collection of the Canadian Museum of Civilization include commemorative souvenir sheet of stamps, official first day cover, postcard, envelopes, envelope seals and notecards. The lithography (4 colours) were printed (quantity 5,000,000) by the Canadian Bank Note.

`The Graduates` was painted in oil by Ms Wendy Tretheway and Mrs May Louise Leach as part of a commission of 20 paintings about “Family Life in the Military’ in 1991. The painting of 14998 Megan Marnitz Tretheway, (RMC 1986) (Ms Wendy Trethway`s daughter-in-law) and 13868 Mike Fabbro (RMC 1983) in front of the Memorial Arch in front of the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston is in the Beaverbrook Collection of War Art in the Canadian War Museum.

Ms Wendy Trethway was interviewed by Victoria Edwards on August 22nd, 2010.

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May is Museum Month articles researched by: E3161 Victoria Edwards

A few more old photos from the “box” in the closet.

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Who Am I?

• An air force brat who spent most of his youth in Ottawa;
• On arrival at RMC he promptly joined the Match Rifle Team, becoming one of its top shots;
• Early at RMC he pursued a deep interest in music by joining the Pipes and Drums as a piper, climaxing this career by becoming Pipe Major;
• As a Cadet he combined a course in Mathematics and Physics with an enduring friendship with the computer (“ole 1620″);
• Was often seen (“heard”) playing his clarinet at different places and times around the peninsula;
• Father of five children; he passed the clarinet off to child #3;
• Music is still a passion for him but computer software is his obsession;
• He began writing software in 1964 and hasn’t stopped since;
• He pioneered concepts about doing it right the first time, including mission and safety critical systems, one of which is a world-leading 911 emergency response product;
• RMC was an epiphany for him;
• His ready wit and motto since his cadet days: “Keep Smiling”.

Who Is He?

a)    6967 W. H. Braden;

b)    6894 A.P. Burke;

c)    6177 R.W. Gould; or

d)    6547 P.E. Lloyd

Who Am I # 2?

• His last three college numbers are 000;
• Calgarian who entered the CMC system at Royal Roads;
• Carefully avoided notoriety throughout his recruit year;
• At RMC he showered biting satire and excellent cartoons upon – The Marker – The Cadet Newspaper of the times;
• He found time to express himself on the rep football field, on the debating floor, and on the ceiling of the pistol range;
• In retirement, he concentrates on cultural activities;
• He has become heavily involved in writing plays, as well as some short stories;
• He has also had two short stories and two poems published in literary journals;
• As a spinoff on the playwriting he became involved in acting, and has appeared in two plays (one a musical) and one video;
• He continues to play the bagpipes, and sings while strumming assorted stringed instruments;
• On the less cultural side, he is now entering his sixteenth year as a professional boxing judge.

Who Is He?

a)    5000 Hugh Cunningham;

b)    6000 Regis Robin;

c)    7000 David Haas; or

d)    9000 RA Walker

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