Reunion Registration Season Begins!

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Starting to think about your REUNION plans for this year? Yes, it’s that time again….

Here’s dates and links, in date order, to help you out:

[All events are listed on the RMC Club “Events” page.]

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RMC St.-Jean (CMR):

Reunion Dates: 25-26 August 2017

No registration site or other information available at the moment. You may wish to contact the RMC St.-Jean branch directly:

RMC St. Jean

Vincent O’Neil

202A, Massey Building

15, rue Jacques-Cartier Nord

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu QC J3B 8R8

Tel: 1(450)358-6551

Email: chapfsj@anciens-cmrsaintjean-excadets.org

Website: http://anciens-cmrsaintjean-excadets.org/Chapitre-cmr/Chapitre.shtm (outdated)

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Royal Roads University (RRU) Homecoming Weekend:

Former Cadets, Faculty, and Staff of RNCC/JSC-RR/TSC-RR/CSC-RR/CMC-RR/RRMC are welcome, and encouraged to attend and participate in all activities! (As are members of the VIECC/RMC Club of Canada.)

Reunion Dates: 08-10 September 2017

Schedule and registration: Royal Roads Homecoming

By The Way (BTW): If you want your paver stone to be engraved and laid in time for the Mast Ceremony on Sunday, 10 September 2017, you’ll need to get the form submitted and pay up before the end of July. Details are available on the RRU Paver Stone page.

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RMCC Reunion Weekend:

Reserve your tickets now!

Reunion Dates: 28 September–01 October 2017

(Registration site not yet established/updated)

RMCC events have been coordinated in the recent past through the “RMC Club Members Portal” website. (Note: Requires a separate login account.)

You may also wish to communicate directly with the Club at Panet House at RMCC:

RMC Club of Canada

Panet House, 15 Point Frederick Dr.

Kingston, Ontario K7K 7B4

Tel: 1(613)541-6850

Toll Free: 1(888)386-3762

Fax: 1(613)542-7824

Email: rmcclub@rmc.ca

Website: http://rmcclub.ca

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There is also another “RMC Alumni” website (which requires ANOTHER separate login account), apparently “sanctioned” by the RMC Club, but is “sponsored by Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. and Narrowcontent Inc.,” and is only sporadically updated and woefully out of date. (From the website “About” page: “The RMC Club Alumni Website is fully sanctioned by the RMC Club of Canada and complements the RMC Club website. The website is sponsored by Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. which is the official Corporate Communications Sponsor of the Club as well as Narrowcontent Inc.”) You may take your chances: http://rmcalumni.ca

Death Notice: 5336 Dr A.E. (Art) Burgess – Class of ’62

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The following was received yesterday afternoon, June 18, 2017, from Les East:

“I regret to inform the Club of the passing of Art Burgess.

Art passed away at 1300 hrs in St Paul’s hospital Vancouver today, June 18 2017. Daughter Sarah was at his side.

He was diagnosed with lung cancer late last year, and asked that it be kept secret. In March, it was then obvious to Art his future was limited. He was still hoping to relocate to his summer residence on PEI as per his norm – but as the months passed and his condition worsened, he started making plans to just stay in Victoria & move into a seniors’ residence where he could get care.

Late May his doctor decided to put him in hospital here (RJH) for further testing. After two weeks there, his daughter came over from her home in Vancouver & had him transferred to St Paul’s hospital. He lasted about 10 days before his demise. Sarah said he passed in peace.

Tough go… Art was attending our RMC luncheons for the last few years & enjoying the comraderie with the guys – particularly after the lunch, when a handful of mates from our class, & ahead/behind, would relocate to the lounge at the wardroom with a coffee to discuss world events. Art had been living alone, with his favourite cat, in the Cook St Village area.

RIP Art.”

Art was an Old Brigade Life Member of the Club. Further information will be published when available.

Reminder: Club End-of-Year Luncheon at Royal Roads University: THURSDAY June 1st, 2017

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Ex-Cadets! Accompanied by your spouse, partner, or other guests, as you may choose, you are invited to join your colleagues at the End-of-Year Club Luncheon at Royal Roads University (in stead of the usual Monthly Luncheon at the CFB Esquimalt Wardroom). Festivities will commence at 1130 Thursday, June 1st in the Drawing Room of Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University (https://goo.gl/maps/hEzPxv8W72D2). Lunch will begin about 1230.

[NOTA BENE!: This event has previously been advertised, including on our blog calendar here, as occurring on another date (which shall not be named in an attempt to avoid any further confusion!). The date posted above is correct. The VIECC End-of-Year Luncheon will take place in Hatley Castle at RRU on THURSDAY 01 Jun 2017, REPEAT, THURSDAY 01 Jun 2017.]

Cost: $25.00 per person and there will be a cash bar. Payment may be made by cash or cheque to the Treasurer, Don Lovell (or his representative), in advance or at the door.

Reservations: Required for this event. Contact Willy Anderson at eventcoordviecc@gmail.com or by phone 250-370-1590 to register yourself and your guests.

Cancellation Policy: Should you withdraw your reservation after 1300 PDT, Tuesday, 30 May, you may be requested to remit the cost of your meals to avoid the Club incurring a loss on the event. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Executive.

Parking: Thursday is a normal working day for Royal Roads University so pay parking will be in effect.

Accessibility: Special parking arrangements close to the Castle can be made for those who have a requirement, by including a request in your reservation.

Name Tags: Members are encouraged to wear your Club name tag. If you wish to procure one please contact the Club Secretary, Tony Brooks, at viexcadetclub@gmail.com.

Menu: Soup-of-the-day and gourmet sandwiches; followed by dessert bars, squares and cookies; all accompanied by Level Ground direct fair trade dark roast coffee and Numi organic teas. Please advise Willy of any food allergies when you submit your subscription.
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This event will draw a close to our formal 2016–2017 social season. The Executive is considering an informal barbeque event for August–stay tuned here for further announcements on this. We will recommence the regular Monthly Luncheons on Thursday, 07 Sep 17, at a venue to be announced (probably the CFB Esquimalt Wardroom).

Reminder: Air Canada and Westjet Baggage Policy for serving and retired military personnel

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For Air Canada

A reminder that eligible active and retired members of the Canadian and U.S. military are entitled up to three pieces of checked baggage, each weighing up to 32 kg (70 lb) each, free of charge, whenever they travel on a flight operated by Air Canada, Air Canada rouge or Air Canada Express.

For details please go to the following sites:

For Westjet 

WestJet waives baggage fees up to a maximum of four bags on WestJet flights and a maximum of three bags on WestJet Encore flights for active and retired Canadian military personnel as well as active military personnel from other countries. In order to qualify for this exemption, military identification must be shown.

For full details pleae go to:  http://www.westjet.com/en-ca/travel-info/baggage/checked-excess, accessed 2016 July

Bon Voyaging !

Club End-of-Year Luncheon at Royal Roads University: THURSDAY June 1st, 2017

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Ex-Cadets! Accompanied by your spouse, partner, or other guests, as you may choose, you are invited to join your colleagues at the End-of-Year Club Luncheon at Royal Roads University (in stead of the usual Monthly Luncheon at the CFB Esquimalt Wardroom). Festivities will commence at 1130 Thursday, June 1st in the Drawing Room of Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University (https://goo.gl/maps/hEzPxv8W72D2). Lunch will begin about 1230.

[NOTA BENE!: This event has previously been advertised, including on our blog calendar here, as occurring on another date (which shall not be named in an attempt to avoid any further confusion!). The date posted above is correct. The VIECC End-of-Year Luncheon will take place in Hatley Castle at RRU on THURSDAY 01 Jun 2017, REPEAT, THURSDAY 01 Jun 2017.]

Cost: $25.00 per person and there will be a cash bar. Payment may be made by cash or cheque to the Treasurer, Don Lovell (or his representative), in advance or at the door.

Reservations: Required for this event. Contact Willy Anderson at eventcoordviecc@gmail.com or by phone 250-370-1590 to register yourself and your guests.

Cancellation Policy: Should you withdraw your reservation after 1300 PDT, Tuesday, 30 May, you may be requested to remit the cost of your meals to avoid the Club incurring a loss on the event. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Executive.

Parking: Thursday is a normal working day for Royal Roads University so pay parking will be in effect.

Accessibility: Special parking arrangements close to the Castle can be made for those who have a requirement, by including a request in your reservation.

Name Tags: Members are encouraged to wear your Club name tag. If you wish to procure one please contact the Club Secretary, Tony Brooks, at viexcadetclub@gmail.com.

Menu: Soup-of-the-day and gourmet sandwiches; followed by dessert bars, squares and cookies; all accompanied by Level Ground direct fair trade dark roast coffee and Numi organic teas. Please advise Willy of any food allergies when you submit your subscription.
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This event will draw a close to our formal 2016–2017 social season. The Executive is considering an informal barbeque event for August–stay tuned here for further announcements on this. We will recommence the regular Monthly Luncheons on Thursday, 07 Sep 17, at a venue to be announced (probably the CFB Esquimalt Wardroom).

Passing of Dave Rutherford – RRMC Head Gardener; Friend of Hatley Park

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We have been informed that Dave Rutherford, former Head Gardener of RRMC, passed away 10 May 2017.

Don Lovell, our Treasurer wrote this short memorial:

“Dave started work at Royal Roads Military College in 1970 as a Gardener. He was Head Gardener in 1995 at the closing of Roads. Dave was made Manager of Grounds and Gardens for Royal Roads University and retired in 2010. Dave served as a Director for RRU and was a long serving member, Director and Treasurer of The Friends of Hatley Park.

Over the past few months I was able to visit Dave in his beautiful home in Sooke which he built. The attention to detail, the Arts & Crafts design with some references to Hatley Castle were evident throughout. I will remember Dave as a devoted family man, of keen intelligence with a caring and gentle approach to life.”

Dave’s obituary is here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timescolonist/obituary.aspx?n=dave-rutherford&pid=185480141

Final Reminder (& New Note): North of the Malahat Meet’n’Greet: Wayward Distillation House, Courtenay, 19:00H PDT, Saturday May 13th 2017

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[See new note in “Car Pooling” section, below.]

As announced at the AGM, The Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club will host a Meet & Greet in Courtenay featuring a Dessert and Spirit Pairing at the Wayward Distillation House.

Tria Fine Catering and Gourmet Eats will provide the desserts.

The event is being held to continue the momentum of the Cherry Point Winery luncheon of May 2016, and to foster camaraderie between Victoria area Ex-cadets and those club members who reside North of the Malahat. It is intended to be an informal, fun occasion held at a time and venue convenient for participation by as many Ex-Cadets and club members as possible, accompanied by their partner, spouse and, or, guest(s).

Date/Time: Saturday May 13th, 19:00H.

Cost: The cost of the event will be $10 per person (cash), payable at the door. Kevin Macdonald will collect the tariff at the event. (To ensure the “Prix Fix” for the event, the Club has authorized a modest subsidization if required.)

The products of the distillery will be available for purchase separately. (see accompanying photo)

INTENTION TO ATTEND: Members are requested to subscribe as early as possible for this event, but in any case NO LATER THAN 12:00PDT Wednesday May 10 to the Club Event Coordinator, 6216 Willy Anderson, who can be contacted either at eventcoordviecc@gmail.com or by phone at +1(250)370.1590.

This event requires a minimum participation of 20 persons in advance.

Accommodation: For those wishing to stay in the Courtenay area for this event, Andrew Gower, our lead organizer, has arranged preferential rates at:

The Old House Hotel and Spa

1730 Riverside Lane

Courtenay, BC V9N 8C7

Toll Free: 1(888)703-0202

http://www.oldhousehotel.com or http://www.ohspa.ca https://vimeo.com/195063342 .

The Studio rate is $124.95, River View Studio rate is $139.95, the 1 Bedroom Suite is $154.95, and the River View 1 Bedroom Suite $169.95 .

Order of Dress: Casual.

Car Pooling: All participants are encouraged to be environmentally friendly by organizing car-pooling arrangements among themselves. [Late-breaking New Note!: John Tyrell has generously offered to drive a few folks from the Nanaimo area to the event if they don’t have a ride. If you don’t have John’s contact information, query Willy or Tony.]

Location: The distillery features prominently on Google Maps at:

https://goo.gl/maps/8pwE1KtjtWt (Directions from Mile Zero Terry Fox Memorial)

or

https://g.co/kgs/lL5J1L (Web browser locator)

From downtown Victoria, the trip to Courtenay should take approximately 3 to 3 ½ hours.

Address:

Wayward Distillation House

2931 Moray Ave.

Courtenay, BC. V9N 7S7

(250)218-2363

Tria Fine Catering & Gourmet Eats, (Email: info@triafinecatering.ca), Telephone: (250) 871-8716

The Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club wishes to thank Andrew Gower and David Brimacombe for arranging this event, and Mallory Whitmell for her enthusiastic assistance.

6216 Willy Anderson, Club Event Coordinator.

eminder: North of the Malahat Meet’n’Greet: Wayward Distillation House, Courtenay, 19:00H PDT, Saturday May 13th 2017

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As announced at the AGM, The Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club will host a Meet & Greet in Courtenay featuring a Dessert and Spirit Pairing at the Wayward Distillation House.

Tria Fine Catering and Gourmet Eats will provide the desserts.

The event is being held to continue the momentum of the Cherry Point Winery luncheon of May 2016, and to foster camaraderie between Victoria area Ex-cadets and those club members who reside North of the Malahat. It is intended to be an informal, fun occasion held at a time and venue convenient for participation by as many Ex-Cadets and club members as possible, accompanied by their partner, spouse and, or, guest(s).

Date/Time: Saturday May 13th, 19:00H.

Cost: The cost of the event will be $10 per person (cash), payable at the door. Kevin Macdonald will collect the tariff at the event. (To ensure the “Prix Fix” for the event, the Club has authorized a modest subsidization if required.)

The products of the distillery will be available for purchase separately. (see accompanying photo)

INTENTION TO ATTEND: Members are requested to subscribe as early as possible for this event, but in any case NO LATER THAN 12:00PDT Wednesday May 10 to the Club Event Coordinator, 6216 Willy Anderson, who can be contacted either at eventcoordviecc@gmail.com or by phone at +1(250)370.1590.

This event requires a minimum participation of 20 persons in advance.

Accommodation: For those wishing to stay in the Courtenay area for this event, Andrew Gower, our lead organizer, has arranged preferential rates at:

The Old House Hotel and Spa

1730 Riverside Lane

Courtenay, BC V9N 8C7

Toll Free: 1(888)703-0202

http://www.oldhousehotel.com or http://www.ohspa.ca https://vimeo.com/195063342 .

The Studio rate is $124.95, River View Studio rate is $139.95, the 1 Bedroom Suite is $154.95, and the River View 1 Bedroom Suite $169.95 .

Order of Dress: Casual.

Car Pooling: All participants are encouraged to be environmentally friendly by organizing car-pooling arrangements among themselves.

Location: The distillery features prominently on Google Maps at:

https://goo.gl/maps/8pwE1KtjtWt (Directions from Mile Zero Terry Fox Memorial)

or

https://g.co/kgs/lL5J1L (Web browser locator)

From downtown Victoria, the trip to Courtenay should take approximately 3 to 3 ½ hours.

Address:

Wayward Distillation House

2931 Moray Ave.

Courtenay, BC. V9N 7S7

(250)218-2363

Tria Fine Catering & Gourmet Eats, (Email: info@triafinecatering.ca), Telephone: (250) 871-8716

The Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club wishes to thank Andrew Gower and David Brimacombe for arranging this event, and Mallory Whitmell for her enthusiastic assistance.

6216 Willy Anderson, Club Event Coordinator.

Fwd: Ministry of Education Engineering Opportunity

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Jim Alkins, CD, PEng (RMC 74) has informed our Treasurer, Don Lovell, of a job posting….

“Please share with others in Victoria; I think a MILE officer civil engineer could be a good fit if they want to do other than detail design work…:

Hello all.

I wanted to draw your attention to an employment opportunity as a Manager, Engineering within the Capital Division at the BC Ministry of Education found at https://www.apeg.bc.ca/Careers/Career-Listings/Job-Postings/Job-Details?JobId=v328q3r5pperfcrr

Given your areas of expertise, position and relationship to the Ministry’s Seismic Mitigation Program, I thought you could forward this opportunity to your network to identify individuals who may be interested in this employment opportunity.


The competition closes May 10th.

Regards.
 
 
Michael Nyikes

Director, Standards & Construction Branch
Capital Division
Ministry of Education

ph: (250)893-6268

 

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Jim Alkins P.Eng.

Alkins Project Services Inc.

1-604-991-0486″