Royal Military College Wall of Honour Acceptance Speech by Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Robert Banks
Through drill and class, and of course much more, RMC gave me the educational range, flexibility, determination, and confidence to think broadly in a way that allowed me to bring knowledge from disparate skillsets to solve a problem. In my case, the skillsets were engineering, flying and medicine. While I may have been average at each of these, it was the intersection of these skills, applied at the right time, when needed, that allowed me to think in ways that were different than others.
RMC Reunion Weekend Wrap Up from the OB Adjutant
I want to thank all of you for encouraging your classmates to attend this weekend, for your help in planning it, and for sticking with the plan despite all the curve balls that were thrown at us. Thank you also to the Alumni Association staff who worked tirelessly in the background to make this weekend a success, particularly Mary Darlington and Jennifer Jordan. This experience has certainly increased the pride I feel for the Colleges and the programs they offer. Yes there are things that need to be improved, and those improvements are important, but the smiles on those First Year faces told me that what are doing is truly worthwhile.
Reunion weekend (FDSDR) at Royal Military College Saint-Jean (CMRSJ), August 25-26-27-28, 2022.
After the inspection by the guest of honor, I proceeded to the induction of the three classes who were entitled to three Hourras from the cadet wing. Subsequently the donations of the three classes were officially presented to the Commandant of CMRSJ (The class of 1970 presented a donation of $71367.00, the class of 1971 presented a donation of $41600.00, for a cumulative amount of $112967 .00 dollars). The class of 1972, plans to raise $50,000.00 dollars, over the next two years. All for the renovation of the officer cadet mess, the Saint-Maurice.
October Marks Women’s History Month
“While we have come a long way since the induction of the first class of women at RMC, I continue to advocate for women’s issues. Not only to honour the inspiring women who came before me, but also to foster an even more inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for those who come after me.” – Officer Cadet Eloise de Grandpré, Cadet Wing Operations Officer and 4th Year Honours Psychology Student
Sports Roundup
Women’s Volleyball with 3 wins 2 loses in exhibition play The women’s Volleyball teams will be in Nova Scotia this weekend: Friday October 7 – Against Acadia 7:00 pm Saturday October 8 – Against Saint Mary’s – 1:00 pm Sunday October 9 – Against Dalhousie University – Exhibition Full Schedule Noah Rowe, RMC Men’s Hockey,…
Nominations are now open to be inducted onto the Athletics Wall of Distinction!
Do you know a classmate who shattered records at the military colleges, or went on to display their athletic prowess after graduation? Do you remember any alumni or staff who made a monumental difference in the sport landscape at the colleges and beyond? Was there a team that stood out for their achievements in competition?…
RMC Class of ’69: Annual Invitational Golf Week 2022
The 2022 edition of the Class of ’69 golf classic took place the week of 10-17 September, again in the beautiful Muskoka region near Huntsville, ON. Hosted by 8061 Bob Morton, we were able to enjoy the beautiful Mary Lake property of Mark & Debbie Pacinda. In the 22 years this event has been held…
Resilence Plus Hosts their first Meet and Greet
Our first Meet & Greet was a blast! Our team was so happy to meet new and returning N/OCdts who came, chatted, snacked, and learned more about Resilience and plus! Even Charlie came to say Hi! Now we can’t wait for our next campus event – the Resilience Plus Fall Soirée! The Resilience Plus Team…
Deaths
3316 George Skinner, RRMC RMC Class of 1955 George Robert Skinner, 90, recently of Mississauga and previously Ottawa, died peacefully on 2021 November 30 at the Mississauga Hospital. Predeceased by his wife, Marielle Bourdages. George was born in Toronto and spent his early years there. In 1940, his family moved to London, Ontario where…
Keeping Tabs
18902 Greg Skotnicki – President at Market Maker Agriculture 19925 Kevin Tromp – Professional Pilot 17028 Jennifer Tomlinson – Advisor for Public Sector, Coach, Lifelong Skier, Proud Mom and Partner 16591 Shane Schreiber – Assistant Deputy Minister – Parks at Government of Alberta 25472 Félix Lavoie – Counsel at Department of Justice E8630 Line Laurendeau…
Updated Schedule for Alumni Activities – Reunion Weekend Postponement
As a result of adjustments to the schedule of Reunion Weekend activities during the Period of Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, alumni are advised of the following changes to Reunion Weekend activities. These changes have been made in consultation with RMC to achieve a balance of muted activity level on college grounds during the Period of Mourning.
We recognize many alumni have made travel plans that cannot be changed at this point. While on campus activities have been delayed by one week, all off campus activities are still moving forward as originally planned.