Reminder Annual General Meeting RMC Alumni Association – 29 October 2025
Reminder Annual General Meeting RMC Alumni Association – 29 October 2025
RMC Alumni Association Administrative Fee Update – Effective January 1, 2026
At the September 12, 2025, Board Meeting, the RMC Alumni Association Board of Directors approved a motion to increase the administrative fee applied to class and program-specific funds (including restricted funds and endowments) from 1% to 1.5%, effective January 1, 2026.
This update reflects the RMC Alumni Association’s commitment to transparency, sustainability, and responsible stewardship of donor contributions. It ensures the fee fairly supports the work involved in managing and administering funds, while remaining modest and aligned with common practice.
Save the Date: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebration — RMC’s 150th Anniversary Gala Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Kingston, Ontario
The gala will bring together alumni, serving members, faculty, staff, and friends of RMC from across the decades — a gathering unlike any other in the College’s history. Expect an unforgettable evening of camaraderie, reflection, and pride, set against the backdrop of the institution that has forged leaders for a century and a half.
Honouring Service and Inviting New Leadership: Thank You, Peter Avis
As we turn the page on another chapter in the history of the Royal Military Colleges Alumni Association, it is my privilege to recognize and thank Peter Avis for his outstanding service as RMC’s Old Brigade Adjutant. Peter has been a steadfast leader, a connector of generations, and a champion for the traditions that make our alumni community so special.
Lead Tradition. Build Connections. Celebrate Legacy. Become the Next RMC Old Brigade Adjutant!
The Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic volunteer to serve as the RMC Old Brigade Adjutant (OBA). This is your chance to help shape milestone events, foster lifelong friendships, and celebrate the proud legacy of the Canadian Military Colleges.
October is Women’s History Month: Celebrating progress and achievements in defence and beyond
We are honoured to work with so many women, both military members and public servants, who continue to break down barriers by taking on important and challenging roles in national security, search and rescue, and natural disaster response. Who knows where the next generation of women in the Defence Team will lead us?
Officer Cadet Daryl Tremain became the first woman to be appointed Cadet Wing Commander in 1986
Ocdt Tremain also became the first woman to be presented the Van der Smissen Ridout Memorial, awarded to the graduating Regular Officer Training Plan naval or officer cadet attaining highest standards in each of the four pillars of the the Royal Military College programme.
Captain Sharon Lynn Donnelly RMC 1990, became RMC’s inaugural recipient of the Kelly Gawne Memorial Cup
In 1989, Captain Sharon Lynn Donnelly became RMC’s inaugural recipient of the Kelly Gawne Memorial Cup, awarded annually to the best all-around female athlete at RMC.
The first women’s cohort at Canada’s military colleges learned that changing laws are not synonymous with changing culture—and those same issues apply today
I persevered because I knew that walking away would make it easy to conclude that the “experiment of women cadets hadn’t worked.” But it ran deeper than that. I also stayed to prove to myself and everyone else that I was smart enough, strong enough, and “good” enough to be a valuable contributing member in a traditionally male-dominated world. Sadly, I carried the belief for decades that I needed to prove I was “one of the boys” to add value in my work environments and my world. It took time for me to learn to be comfortable in my skin and with my own way of interacting with the world.
Help Us Shape the Next Generation of Canadian Leaders / Aidez-nous à façonner la prochaine génération de chefs de file canadiens
“There is a clear ‘before RMC’ and ‘after RMC’ in my own leadership journey. Nearly every alumnus I speak with shares the belief that those formative years at the College shaped us into stronger, more confident leaders. For me, RMC was undoubtedly one of the most significant influences—perhaps the most significant—on any professional success I have achieved since. My donations, both early and recent, have been made as an expression of gratitude to the institution that gave me so much.” – 18060 Dr. Pascal Becotte CMR RMC 1992
