UPDATE! Starting to think about your REUNION plans?

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Updated Links & Information:

The current edition (Summer 2017 Eté) of Veritas (the print edition), which just dropped in my mailbox, contains each Reunion’s Information on pages 19–24. (The online version of this Veritas edition is not yet available at the Parent Clubs website.)

Further, here’s the dates and links, in date order, to help you out:

[All events are listed on the RMC Club “Events” page: https://rmcclub.ca/events/ ]
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RMC St.-Jean (CMR St.-Jean):

Reunion Dates: 25-26 August 2017

Deadline for Registration (& Payment) Receipt: Wednesday, 16 August 2017

Registration: You may register by (snail) mail using the form on the bottom-half of page 21, Veritas, Summer 2017 Eté, or

online at: http://chapitrefsj.com/en-ligne/fr/

You may wish to contact the host, Fort St.-Jean branch, directly:

Chapitre Fort Saint-Jean

VP Finances

Pavillon Massey,

Bureau 202A

15, rue Jacques-Cartier Nord

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu QC J3B 8R8

Tel: +1(450)358-6551

Email: info@chapitrefsj.com or 9950 Léo Gravelle, leotbird@gmail.com

Website: Chapitre Fort Saint-Jean (http://chapitrefsj.com) (en française seulement, naturellement)

RMC St.-Jean and the Fort St.-Jean chapter both use Facebook extensively for their ex-cadet/ public outreach. You may wish to “Like/Follow” them at:
https://www.facebook.com/CMRSJ.RMCSJ/

https://www.facebook.com/chapitrefsj/

There is also a mailing list for the branch for which you may sign up at: http://chapitrefsj.com/inlolettre-cmr-chapitre-fort-st-jean-quebec/. [Yes, there’s a typo in the URL, if you’re transcribing it.]

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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! (As are members of the VIECC/RMC Club of Canada.)

Reunion Dates: 8-10 September 2017

Schedule and Registration: Royal Roads Homecoming

Deadline for Registration (& Payment) Receipt: Friday, August 25, 2017

You may wish to contact the host, Royal Roads University, directly:

Royal Roads University

Alumni Relations (Ex-Cadets)

2005 Sooke Road

Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2

Tel: +1(250)391-2511

Email: alumni.relations@royalroads.ca

Website: http://www.royalroads.ca/alumni/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 17, you’ll need to get the form submitted and pay up before the end of July: VIECC Paver Stone Project (http://www.royalroads.ca/alumni/paver-stone-project-ongoing/)
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RMC (CMR du Canada) Reunion Weekend:

Reserve your tickets now!

Reunion Dates: 28 September–01 October 2017

Schedule and registration: RMC of Canada Reunion 2017 (NB: This is an “EventBrite” event registration site. You may access it through your browser or via the “EventBrite” app available from your online smartphone/tablet/browser store. Several separate events are listed on the EventBrite page, each requiring individual registration.)

Deadline for Registration (& Payment) Receipt: No deadline is currently presented. I’m guessing that it’s handled within the EventBrite app.

(From the intro to the EventBrite page:

“To register for the weekend events, please click on the event and follow the prompts. / Pour vous inscrire à des événements du week-end, s’il vous plaît cliquer sur l’événement et suivez les invites.

“For further information, or if youre having difficulty registering online, contact Mary at the Club by telephone at +1(613)541-6000 Ext 6806 or via e-mail at Mary.Darlington@rmc.ca / Pour plus de renseignements, ou si vous rencontrez des difficultés à vous inscrire en ligne, contactez Mary au Club par téléphone au +1(613)541-6000 Ext 6806 ou par courriel à Mary.Darlington@rmc.ca

“For information about the Golf Tournament, contact Jim Simpson directly at simpsonj@look.ca / Pour plus d’informations sur le tournoi de Golf, communiquez directement avec Jim Simpson simpsonj@look.ca”)

Parent Club events have also been coordinated in the recent past through the “RMC Club Members Portal” website (Note: Requires a separate login account): http://rmcclub.ca/portal/?q=user/login

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

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: Rmcclub.ca

“Contacts” page: https://rmcclub.ca/contact-us/

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Of Note: 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

Passing of another VIECC member – 3543 Walter Niemy Celebration of Life

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Please find below the obituary and information provided by Dave Wightman regarding the Celebration of Life for 3543 Walter Niemy.

15606 Tony Brooks

Secretary

 Vancouver Island Ex Cadet Club, Victoria BC

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Walter Niemy

Obituary

NIEMY, Walter Walter Niemy, CD, Brigadier-General, RCAF (Retired), passed away peacefully in Sidney, BC on Friday, 14 June, 2017 in his 85th year, while surrounded by his family. Walt was born in Montreal, attended schools there and in St. Catherine’s, Ontario, entered and graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada Class of 1956 with Pilot Wings, and completed his Bachelor in Applied Science after one year at the University of Toronto. Walt was an officer of commanding stature, enquiring mind, demanding intellect and determination, all of which contributed to his most successful career as a fighter pilot, squadron commander, and test pilot followed by command of the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment and Commandant of the Royal Military College of Canada. Following retirement from the Air Force in 1988, his leadership continued as a Vice-President of Canadair and subsequently President of Bombardier Defence Systems Division. He received the C.D. Howe Award in 2006 for his achievements and overall leadership in Canadian aeronautics and space activities. Retiring again in 1994, after which the Niemy’s moved to Canmore, Alberta and while skiing in Colorado, Walt suffered a ski accident that left him a quadriplegic. Following a period of treatment and rehabilitation in Toronto, and being told he would never walk again, the Niemy’s moved to Sidney, BC in 2002. There, through grit, determination, and regular therapy, Walt became able to walk with the assistance of a walker for several blocks. In 2013 Walt suffered a major setback with the accidental death of Donna Diane Niemy, his beloved wife and partner of 57 years. His mind and sharp, critical thinking never deteriorated although he effectively lost his eyesight two years ago. Walter Niemy was an amazing man of heroic proportions, coping with his life-changing accident with incredible optimism, courage and determination – an outstanding example and inspiration to all who knew him. He will indeed be missed by his many friends and former colleagues, but especially by his immediate family Peter, Eric and Carole, and by his brother Roman and extended family in Toronto. Memorial donations in memory of Walter may be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation. To offer a condolence please visit www.earthsoption.com.
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From: Dave Wightman

Date: Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 3:15 PM

Subject: Walter Niemy Celebration of Life

Please forward to your organizations’ mailing lists as appropriate.

Attached is an invitation to attend the Celebration of Life to be held in Sidney BC to remember BGen (Ret’d) Walter Niemy RCAF.

Those attending please RSVP to Peter Niemy  but if you forget, you are welcome to just show up.

If you wish any comments to be added to those already compiled for display at the Celebration please email them to Dave Wightman.

(Note: Please see Tony’s original email to the membership for relevant email addresses and the Celebration of Life invitation, or contact Kevin.)

Passing of 3469 Richard (Dick) Noble – May 12th, 2017

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I’m afraid I have another passage to note for members of the Vancouver Island Ex Cadet Club. 3469 Richard (Dick) Noble passed away recently in Ladysmith, on May 12th, 2017. I have enclosed the notice I received from his wife June, and a copy of the obituary that was posted.

Tony.
15606 Tony Brooks

Secretary

Vancouver Island Ex Cadet Club, Victoria BC

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“From: JUNE NOBLE 

Date: Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 2:08 PM

Subject: Richard Noble Obituary – Ladysmith, BC | The Times Colonist

To: viexcadetclub@gmail.com

I want to let you know that my husband, Richard (Dick) Noble, #3469, died on May 12, 2017. I have enclosed his obituary for your information. He entered Royal Roads in Sept. 1951 but did not complete his year. However he maintained his interest to the end and kept in touch with several classmates. I also read your emails. Our oldest son, Peter, entered Royal Roads in 1973 and I’ve always understood that my grandfather went to RMC in the 1890’s.

Yours sincerely,

June Noble
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timescolonist/obituary.aspx?pid=185631390

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Richard Duncan (Dick) Noble

Obituary

NOBLE, Richard Duncan (Dick) Born in Moncton, N.B., December 9, 1932, died peacefully May 12, 2017 in Palliative Care in Nanaimo Hospital. Predeceased by his brother, Ralph in 1999. Survived by June, his beloved wife of 63 years; sons, Peter (Kathy), Rod (Necerita), Scott (Sally) and Russell (Jodi); grandchildren; Allison, Connery, Jared (Lara), Josh (Chelsea), Nick and Kate; brother, Duncan (Vicki). The loves of his life were his family, his career in the automobile business and the many friends he met through golf, bridge, tennis, sailing, travel and other interests. He always said ” I’ve had a wonderful Life” No Funeral Service at his request. Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553.”

Death & Obituary — 6987 Ron Elson

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I am saddened to have to report the passing of another member of our club, 6987 Ron Elson. I received notice of his passing from his wife Marg, who provided the following information:
“Please pass along to the ex cadet members the passing of my husband Ron Elson on July 14. Details at Toneff Funerals.

Thank you.

Marg Elson”
I have included the obituary below. There will be sharing of memories ‪on August 12‬ in Comox.

Tony.
15606 Tony Brooks

Secretary

Vancouver Island Ex Cadet Club, Victoria BC

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It is with immense sadness we say goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, & granddad. Ron passed peacefully with his loving family at his bedside in Hospice, after a long and difficult journey with Parkinson’s & Lewy Body Dementia. He leaves to mourn his wife of 51 years Margaret, daughters Jennifer (Dave) Calow, Heather (Dave) Goertzen, grandchildren Brittany. Kennedy, Jack, Max, & Leo. Ron was born & raised in Calgary & after graduating from Royal Military College enjoyed a 35 year flying career. In the Air Force he flew both jets & helicopters & a highlight was his year in Maryland attending the US Navy Test Pilot School & completing his military career as a test pilot at AETE, the Aerospace & Engineering Test Establishment. in Cold Lake Alberta. Following retirement from the Air Force Marg & Ron moved to Edmonton where Ron continued to fly helicopters for an additional 10 years for the Alberta Government & STARS Air Ambulance, before retiring to Comox in 2004. Ron was an avid who enjoyed sailing, diving, hiking, jogging & skiing & as his illness progressed walking became his passion. He & Marg enjoyed many great travel experiences together & made many friends along the way, especially the last few years wintering in Mexico. Ron’s amazing life was filled with love, loyalty, kindness, integrity & an endearing sense of humour. He will be missed by his family & many friends. Many thanks to Dr. Potter-Cogan, Robert his Neurophysiotherapist, his caregivers, nursing staff at St. Joseph’s & Hospice. I would also like to send a heartfelt Thank you to all the amazing friends who supported us along this painful journey. If wishing donations in Ron’s memory they can be made to Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. Please join us at 888 Wing Comox ‪August 12 from 2-4‬ for a sharing of memories of Ron.

Private arrangements have been placed in the care of Eric Toneff of Toneff Funeral Services.

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).