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“Ex-Cadet Serves as Defence Fellow – Effective Academic-Military Co-Operation.” Edited by 25366 Mike Shewfelt 15703 Commander Ian Wood (RMCC, ’86) recently began his duties as the Defence Fellow to Dalhousie University’s Centre for Foreign Policy Studies (CFPS). The Royal Canadian Navy has had a seconded Defence Fellow at Dalhousie for over 15 years and for…
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Class of 1965 is found by a long lost member By: WJO The class of ’65 is well known within military circles as the Class of Generals as they have had a number of classmates remain in the service and rise to the leading positions in the Canadian Armed Forces. At the same time they…
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4806 John Whitaker, Class of 1960, but not one of the “Dirty-Thirty” as that panty raid occurred on a football away weekend, retired in 1994 to start his fourth career – author. John worked on a story about David Reasons, a secret CIA agent, who was sent into trouble spots to prevent tyrants from accomplishing…
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7808 Dave Rooke Class of 1968, entered Royal Roads in 1964 and left in ’66. He and his wife Marie now have another “Roadent” in the family, as their daughter, Lara convocated in a Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies program at Royal Roads in early November. It was a treat for Marie and Dave to get…
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7301 Earle Morris (Class of 1967) is this year’s worthy recipient of the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching and has made significant contributions to curling as an athlete, builder, and coach. As a player, Mr. Morris is part of the only three-generation family to skip in the Tim Horton’s Brier, the annual Canadian…
Canso Investment Counsel Ltd & the Military Colleges
E3161 Victoria Edwards met up with 22350 Nicolas Desjardins to discuss Canso Investment Counsel Ltd and the RMC Foundation. e-veritas: What is your academic and career background? Nicolas Desjardins: I am a Portfolio and Risk Analyst at Canso Investment Counsel Ltd., which specializes in corporate bond management and currently has $10 billon in assets under…
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Caption: 24013 Jonathan Groten (Class of 2008 – fourth from the left) was part of the team from 103 Rescue Squadron receiving the Prince Phillip Helicopter Rescue Award recently in London, England for a daring rescue performed earlier this year along the Nfld coast. Also of note in the picture is Jim Lovell (“Houston, we…
6777 Michel Charron: Shares His Experience Escorting Her Royal Highness Princess Anne / d’escorter son Altesse Royale la Princesse Anne
Photo: Brad Lowe Accompanying Princess Anne- October 2013 On October 24 and 25, 2013, as Colonel Commandant of the Communications & Electronics Branch of the CAF, I had the privilege of escorting Her Royal Highness Princess Anne throughout the Kingston celebrations marking the 110th Anniversary of my Branch. This task actually began with a visit…
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“Stone Frigate Military Academy, Eyyyyyyes Right” 3918 Al Roberts (Class of ’57) was a recruit back in 1953/54 when 3334 Dave Wightman was #1 Squadron Leader. On parade Dave would often call out “Stone Frigate Military Academy, Eyyyyyyes Right”. Unfortunately, the terminology, much to the displeasure of certain Commandants and Directors of Cadets, didn’t come…
7771 Jim Leech (Class of ’68) named the next chancellor of Queen’s University
7771 Jim Leech (Class of ’68) named the next chancellor of Queen’s University By Craig Leroux, Senior Communications Officer – Queen’s University Jim Leech, President and CEO of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, has been appointed the next chancellor of Queen’s University. Mr. Leech will begin his three-year term on July 1, 2014. “Jim Leech…
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Click on roster photo for better viewing A Tough Act to follow By: WJO (with input from 7643 Larry Cassie) One of the main highlights during the recent Reunion Weekend was the “Old Brigade” hockey game on the Saturday afternoon against a group of I Years who were augmented with a “ringer” aka the commandant.…
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Foundation Director 6776 Tim Sparling, RMCC Commandant 16888 Al Meinzinger, Foundation President 6604 Jim Carruthers and RMC Principal 14458 Harry Kowal ‘surprised’ 7076 John van Haastrecht at his Bob’s Lake cottage Friday afternoon to present a naval sword on behalf of the Foundation Board. John recently retired from the Board after serving since 2005…