Spotlight on PSP Staff: Erin Thompson
25366 Mike Shewfelt recently had the chance to sit down with Erin Thompson, Supplemental Physical Training Coordinator and Physical Educator at the Royal Military College of Canada. e-Veritas: Why did you choose to come to RMCC…? Erin Thompson: I came to RMCC because I am passionate about fitness and health and with most fitness and…
#47 LCol E.F. Wurtele: “Naturally much of their best work has been done in Canada…”
This is the sixth installment of our seven part series on The History of the Royal Military College of Canada, by #47 LCol Ernest F. Wurtele, VD. LCol Wurtele graduated RMC in 1882, served as honourary secretary-treasurer of the RMC Club from 1892 to 1913, was the associate editor of the RMC Review, for ex-cadet…
The Way It Was…In Photos
Over the next few weeks we plan on posting a number of “oldies but goodies photos” from the past 10 decades & beyond. Most of these photos have little or no captions. We retrieved them from both the Royal Military College of Canada library archives and an old shoe box full of photos laying around…
Deaths | Décès
8813 Lt. Col. John Desmond GIBSON GIBSON, Lt. Col. John Desmond CD, RCA, rmc, LLD. (Ret) – Peacefully on May 29, 2012 after a long illness, bravely borne, surrounded by those who loved him. Survived by his adored and loving wife Lynette Stethem JP; his children Heather and Jennifer; his step-children Philippa and Jonathan Stethem;…
In This Issue 22
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Class Notes
COPPER SUNDAY BAPTISM During the Copper Sunday services at St. George’s Cathedral on 6 May 2012, and in the presence of the RMC Colours and the Commandant, a new member of the RMC family, James Frederick Klymchuk Carpenter was baptised. The baptism was officiated by the Very Reverend Mary Irwin-Gibson, Dean. Freddy is the son…
Ex-Cadets in the News
You know it’s air show season when … “The teams are well prepared for their respective tasks, putting on an impressive performance while keeping safety in mind,” said MGen Parent after granting his acceptance of the demo program. “These aircraft are operated by professionals who take their jobs very seriously while demonstrating their passion for…
Where are they now? 9999 Patrick Machaud / CF Sr. Promotions & Appointments
9999 Patrick Machaud: Making a Difference His Own Way 9999 Patrick Michaud, RMC ‘74 lives in Oakville, Ontario and currently owns and operates Templar Associates Inc., a financial services business providing personalized corporate finance expertise and management leadership to businesses. Templar Associates provides a range of services; including consulting to secure equity and equity-related capital…
Calgary Branch Lobster Boil! – 9 June
Calgary Branch Members: You can now place your orders for the RMC Club of Canada – Calgary Branch 18th Annual Lobster Boil. This year’s dinner will be held at The Military Museums in the Naval Museum and all proceeds will be donated to the Loops for the Troops in support of the Military Family Resource…
RRMC Memories…The 2012 Guard of Honour at Royal Roads
The 2012 Guard of Honour at Royal Roads 588 commemorative paverstones were laid last summer in the Memorial Plaza at Royal Roads near the former Vice Commandants’ Residence. The attached photos show the current plaza and the stones which have been installed. The beautifully restored mast is the centerpiece of the plaza. There are approximately…
What are these 24 up to these days…?
1. Former, Observer Mentor Liaison Team (OMLT) – Afghan National Police Mentor at Canadian Forces 2. Chief Public Affairs Officer, Canadian Expeditionary Force Command at Canadian Forces 3. Former, Deputy Commanding Officer / Operations Officer at 437 Squadron Chief of ISAF Airlift Plans at ISAF 4. Former RMCC Varsity Taekwondo Team Manager 5. Aerospace Engineer, Project Manager,…
Darren Cates, Guy Dube Following in the Footsteps of Danny McLeod
Current College Sports Administrators Making Their Own Mark! By: WJO Not since the days when Major Danny McLeod directed the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union (CIAU) has the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) had such significant leadership positions, at both the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) levels. The original Canadian…