West Point / RMC Hockey Memories in Photos
We were able to dig up a few photos from past West Point Weekends. We were looking for a little more variety; the following was the best we could do on the time available. We will stay on the lookout. Feel free to leave a comment if any of the photos bring back a memory…
IN THIS ISSUE 21
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…
The Week That Was & More
Tuesday’s Grad Parade Practice By 25881 OCdt (II) Anthony Matlock This Tuesday marked one of the final practices leading to the Graduation Parade. With three days to go until the major spectacle, the Cadet Wing has been drilling for the past week through rain and shine. ______________________________ Wednesday’s Sunset Ceremony Practice By 25881 OCdt (II)…
Convocation: Celebrated with Traditional Pre & Post Socials
Article and Photos by 25881 OCdt (II) Anthony Matlock Pre-Convocation Prior to Thursday’s Convocation ceremony at the Field House, dignitaries gathered at the Senior Staff Mess for a luncheon. Those in attendance included, to name a few, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Peter Mackay, Commandant Commodore William Truelove, Major General Tom Lawson, DCdt…
Degrees Granted Amid Pomp and Pageantry
Article and Photography by 25881 OCdt (II) Anthony Matlock This Thursday afternoon’s Convocation ceremony saw post-graduates and undergraduates of RMC receive their degrees under the supervision of college Chancellor the Honourable Peter MacKay, the Minister of National Defence. The minister, the Commandant Commodore William Truelove, and the keynote speaker Mr. Shaun Francis, Bsc, MBA, all…
Sunset Ceremony: In a Word – Awesome
Sunset Ceremony 2011 Article by 26173 OCdt (I) Emily Morgan Photography by 25881 OCdt (II) Anthony Matlock A spectacular performance by Canadian Army SkyHawks Demonstration Parachute Team began the evening with them jumping from over 6000m above the ground. The SkyHawks performed various formations and maneuvers with two jumpers flying the RMC and Canadian flags…
Commissioning Parade: Magnificent Display
Farewell to the Class of 2011 Article by 26173 OCdt (I) Emily Morgan Photography by 25881 OCdt (II) Anthony Matlock A bright Friday morning saw the graduating class of 2011 march onto the RMC parade square for the last time as Officer Cadets. The dais party arrived shortly afterward which included the parade Reviewing Officer,…
Le Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean reçoit ses drapeaux des mains du gouverneur général
Le Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean reçoit ses drapeaux des mains du gouverneur général – un article du Capitaine Eric Le Marec, Officier d’affaires publiques du CMR Saint-Jean Le 21 mai 2011, le Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean (CMR Saint-Jean) s’est vu remettre ses drapeaux par Son Excellence le très honorable David Johnston, gouverneur…
Ex-Cadets & More in the News
Class of 1983 Checks In…With e-Veritas… RMC Class of 1983 wish to share in the joy of fellow classmate MGen Stu Beare and his wife France, who proudly witnessed the graduation and commissioning of their daughter 2Lt Sarah Beare at RMC on 20 May 11. 2Lt Beare is commissioned as an Artillery Officer, like…
La Chasse-Galerie & H7543 Senator Joseph A. Day
“Logo courtesy of Sleeman/Unibroue” E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) interviewed H7543 Senator Joseph A. Day (CMR RMC 1968), 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…
Calgary Branch 17th Annual Lobster Boil – 4 June (Only a couple of days left to register)
The Calgary Branch 17th Annual lobster boil will take place at the Kensington Legion, main dining room (1910 Kensington Road NW) on Saturday, 4 June at 1730. (Note: Deadline for tickets is the 26th of May.) Attitude adjustment on arrival, dinner @ 1830, draw @ 2000. Join us for some ‘down-east’ good times and catch…
The West Point Negotiation Project
The West Point Negotiation Project: Building a Vital Toolset for Junior Officers on Operations at Home and Abroad It’s a scene that’s commonplace from car dealerships in Canada to bazaars and markets in the Middle East: A shopper and a salesman. Both come to the table with outrageous propositions…One demands a price far too high…