Birchall Leadership Dinner in Edmonton
Birchall Leadership Award winners – November 4, 2011 Six serving members of the Canadian Forces and one civilian, on behalf of his fallen son, are the very first recipients of the Birchall Leadership Award. The ceremony was held during the annual Yellow Ribbon Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre on Friday, November 4th, 2011 where…
In This Issue 44
Otter Squadron Birth: Ryan Luciano and his wife Andrea Durfee welcomed baby Landon Charles Luciano to the world on October 16th @ 146 am. He weighted 9lbs even. Ryan is in second year, his Military Occupation Classification, 00345, Naval Combat Systems Eng. He is working on a degree in mechanical engineering. Landon is the couple’s…
We Remember 11/11/11
The air was crisp and the skies were mixed with both sun and cloud for the Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Memorial Arch. A large crowd gathered with the RMCC Cadet Wing to honour the sacrifice of Canada’s fallen soldiers. Following a reading of John McCrae’s “In Flanders Fields” by Sergeant-Major Andrew Skinner and…
2011/12 Kilimanjaro Expedition Update
2011/12 Kilimanjaro Expedition Update Written by: 25752 OCdt Christopher Lane With just six weeks left before members of the Kilimanjaro Expedition Group take off for Nairobi on 26 December, preparations continue for the climb, and fundraising efforts for the expedition’s humanitarian partner, LGen (ret’d) Romeo Dallaire’s Child Soldiers Initiative, are well underway. The expedition team…
RMC to grant honorary degrees to two outstanding individuals
The Fall Convocation at the Royal Military College of Canada will be held on Thursday, 17 Nov 2011 and will commence at 1400 hrs in Currie Hall, Currie Bldg. Details here Honorary degrees will be presented to two outstanding individuals during the ceremonies. 3814 JOHN P. (JACK) CADIEUX Note: Jack passed away 1 Oct 11.…
Where Are They Now & More…
Parker family honoured guests at Veterans’ luncheon Uncovering your family’s military roots ____________________________________ Two IV Years Visit Korea 2011 KAFA International Week By 25500 OCdt S.H.K. Han From 31 October 2011 to 5 November 2011, myself, OCdt Han and OCdt St-Pierre took part in the “2011 KAFA International Week” held in South Korea. The purpose…
Sports…
This Remembrance Day the RMC Men’s Volleyball team played a match at the University of Waterloo. Prior to the match the team started the day off by watching the local legion parade in Kitchener Waterloo. The team arrived a little early, and prior to the start of the parade the local legion president Mr. James…
Physical Education Curriculum Keeping Fresh…
Physical Education Curriculum keeping fresh with the addition of two new classes As a IV year OCdt enjoying the beautiful scenery from the Commands Field, one may ask “How could this be any better”. One would also say “perhaps adding Canada’s National Sport to the RMC PE curriculum”. That’s right sport fans, this year the…
College Chief Warrant Officer: “if they see an old girl like me out there, they’ll know that if I can accomplish my goals, then so can they.”
Never too late to start something new Article by: A/SLt 24498 Noelani Shore It may have started because of a dare, but Chief Petty Officer First Class Elizabeth Lindsay, RMC’s CWO, has found a new passion in participating in Figure Competitions. On November 5, CPO1 Lindsay’s hard work and dedication over the past six months…
Band Exchange @ USNA
Good things come to those who wait, especially when the wait involves sleep. When the RMC Band boarded buses, it was ready to take on the trek with pillows and blankets. We all hoped that the 10 hour ride would bring us a bit of comfort after many interminable days of exams, but we were…
Kingston Branch Dinner Packs Them In; “D” Division I Years Get a taste of a Mess Dinner
The Annual Fall Formal Dinner had a good turnout last Wed night ( 9 Nov) of Kingston Branch members. Guest Speaker was college commandant, BGen Eric Tremblay. Also sitting at the head table was local Member of Parliament, Ted Hsu who represents Kingston and the Islands. Congratulations to the Branch executive for organizing clearly another…
The Week That Was…
IV Cadets Learn About Canada Command On 9 Nov, 13718 Major-General John Collin, Deputy Commander of Canada Command, was the guest speaker for the Commandant’s Professional Series. MGen Collin provided a brief on the tasks and duties of Canada Command with emphasis on inter-agency co-operation and the vastness of the responsibilities of CANADACOM and spoke…