A Hero`s Return Celebrating Red Friday

july / juillet 2010
Vol. 44, No. 6
Celebrating Red Friday - CF Appreciation Day
Following a proclamation by the City of North
Bay on May 17th, 2010 that the last Friday in
May shall be “Red Friday-CF Appreciation
Day” in North Bay, the city hosted its first event
on May 28th, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Hundreds of people from local schools,
businesses, veterans and a strong showing
from 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North
Bay, gathered at the Kiwanis band shell on
North Bay’s waterfront. Key organizers of the
event were the wing’s three honorary colonels,
Honorary Colonel John Cutsey, newly appointed
Honorary Colonel for 22 Wing, Honorary
Colonel Scott Clark with 21 Aerospace Control
& Warning Squadron, and newly appointed
Honorary Colonel Paul Cook with 51 Aerospace
Control & Warning (Operation Training)
Squadron. An unstoppable force, these three
men liaised with city representatives and local Master Corporal Arthur Larochelle, an Aerospace Control Operator from 21 Aerospace
stakeholders to coordinate the event.
Control & Warning Squadron, hands out Air Force temporary tattoos and key chains to
The day included music from the 22 Wing students gathered at the waterfront celebrating Red Friday - CF Appreciation day.
Concert Band, speeches, a fly-past by four
CF-18 Hornets from 3 Wing Bagotville and
giveaways for the children. After the official
ceremony all who attended were invited
to stay for a hot dog lunch provided by 22
Wing Food services.
Master Corporal Jason Pearce, a cook from
22 Wing Food Services, is ready to serve hot
dogs to all gathered.
(above) MP, Anothy Rota, welcomes everyone
to “Red Friday - CF Appreciation Day” and
gets the crowd going with a cheer.
(right) Corporal Toyna Latta, a Mobile Support
Equipment Operator from 22 Wing Transport,
and three-year-old son Chase enjoy the beautiful
The Colors are marched on for the playing weather, and music from the 22 Wing Band.
of O’Canada.
A Hero’s Return
Article and pictures by
Lieutenant Leah Pierce, PAO
was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment
(CER) in Chilliwack. Wanting to apply his
knowledge in the field he completed two
operational tours in the Former Republic
of Yugoslavia and three in Afghanistan.
His most recent deployment was as a
reconnaissance sergeant in 2 Field Troop, 23
Field Engineer Squadron, 1 Royal Canadian
Regiment Battle Group.
Thousands of members of the North Bay and
surrounding community, including a strong
show of support from the Canadian Forces,
paid their final respects to a northerner on
Sunday, June 13th, 2010. At approximately
1300 hrs the body of Sergeant Martin Rene
Goudreault accompanied by his immediate
family drove up Highway 11 North, through A career soldier who quickly seized every
North Bay, to New Liskeard and then to his
final resting place in Belle Vallée Cemetery.
opportunity to improve himself and could
always be counted on to accept any
challenge, Sgt Goudreault was doing the job
he loved – leading soldiers on deployment.
Sgt Goudreault was killed by an Improvised
Explosive Device (IED) in Kandahar
Province on June 6th, 2010 during a foot
patrol, about 15 kilometres southwest of
Kandahar City, in the Panjwayi district, at
approximately 6:30 a.m. Kandahar time.
22 Wing provided public affairs support,
lodgings, weapons lock-up and transportation
to roughly fifty personnel from both 1 CER
from CFB Edmonton and 2 CER from CFB
Petawawa. Along with members of the
Combat Engineer Regiment over twenty
personnel from 22 Wing, including members
of the 22 Wing Concert Band, also made the
sombre trip north for the funeral.
We will remember him.
Wearing red, some waving Canadian flags,
hands over hearts and tears in their eyes
people lined Algonquin Road while members
of 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) North
Bay formed up at the bottom of Thibeault Hill
as a show of support for their fallen comrade,
a sign of respect, a solemn salute.
Sergeant ‘Marty’ Goudreault was born on
November 19th, 1974 in Sudbury, Ontario.
He joined the Algonquin Regiment, a reserve
component, in 1993 and then transferred
to the regular force in November, 1995,
becoming a member of the Canadian Military
Engineers. After receiving his training he
The Shield ~ Le Bouclier
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Phone: 705-494-2011 (2633) Fax: 705-494-2177
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of 22 Wing North Bay, published monthly under
the authority of the Wing Commander, Col F.
Malo, in accordance with CFAO 57-5. Opinions
and editorials expressed herein do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the Canadian Forces, the Wing
Commander or Shield staff.
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Editor in Chief : Capt J. Derenzis
Managing Editor: Mr. M. Giddens
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Distribution: Mrs. D. MacDonald
On Sunday, June 13th, 2010, thousands of people lined Highway 11 North to pay their final respects
to fallen soldier Sergeant Martin Goudreault as the motorcade made its way to New Liskeard.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sean Boyle, Commanding
Officer of 21 Aerospace Control & Warning
Squadron, salutes the body of Sergeant
Martin Goudreault
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The Shield / le Bouclier
Wing Commander’s
Corner
Relay for Life
Reaches New
Heights
Summer is here!
CADENCE is over!
It’s time to enjoy
a well deserved
summer with friends Article by: Lieutenant Leah Pierce, PAO
and families. Take Photo by: Corporal Samantha Crowe,
the time to enjoy Image Technician
our beautiful country
and to decompress.
The last year was
just a blur. We spent
the fall preparing for
PODIUM, executed
Colonel François Malo
the most complex
domestic air defence
operation ever conducted in Canada with
tremendous success, upgraded our air
surveillance and control system and conducted
air defence operations for the G8/20 Summit.
Our Honorary Colonels John Cutsey, Scott
Clark and Paul Cook delivered on their mandate
to connect the base with the local community.
CF appreciation day on May 28th was a
tremendous success. I like the new format.
Our turn-out was fantastic. The community was
most appreciative. It is important we remain
connected with North Bay and I encourage all
of you to find new and exciting ways to express
our appreciation for the community’s support.
Another example of this was our participation
in the Big Bike fundraising effort in support of
the Heart and Stroke Foundation. We easily
raised over $2 200 in just a few days. The wing
will fly its colours again at the Dragon Boat race
on July 17th in support of the Warriors of Hope
and the North Bay Rotary Club. Come on out
and cheer your team – I think we have a good
chance at winning this one!
Kudos to our Mess Committee and our
President of the Mess Committee Warrant
Officer Mike Jarvie for an outstanding
“Lobesterfest.” Excellent turnout, the lobster
was fresh, and, our local band, is generating
quite a following – I understand they plan to
release their first CD very soon!
Again, have a great summer with friends
and families. Take advantage of the weather
to get outdoors and get active. We have a
terrific advantage of being able to canoe,
kayak, water ski, mountain bike, hike and
camp in our own backyard. Drive carefully
on your many family outings and don’t forget
the sunscreen!
June 19th 2010
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Change of
Command Parade
On June 3rd in downtown North Bay, 22
Wing/CFB North Bay members gathered
to ride the Heart and Stroke Big Bike. The
team raised $2111.50. (above) Wing Chief
Warrant Officer Daphne Germain, and the
Patrick Bear Charity mascot.
from LCol S.T. Boyle, CD to
LCol D.W. Dixon, CD
with 22 Wing Commander
Col Malo presiding.
On July 9th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
on the east side of the
Jack Garland Airfield.
Guests to be in place by 9:40 a.m.
Dress is Military
3B/Civilian Semi-formal
Please RSVP
by July 5th to
Ms. G. Wallace
at ext 6702
Article by: Lieutenant Leah Pierce,
Public Affairs Officer
Photo by: Corporal Samantha
Crowe, Imagery Technician
The Survivor’s Victory Lap official is the
official start of the 12-hour, overnight relay
which took place at 22 Wing’s Athletic Field
on June 4th, 2010.
At 5 a.m. relay participants enjoyed a well
earned hot breakfast prepared by the Iron
Chefs of 22 Wing including LieutenantColonel Boyle, Lieutenant-Colonel Beaupré,
Lieutenant-Colonel Nikkila, Major Peck, Chief
Warrant Officer Debrie and Master Sergeant
John Proniewicz.
Special thanks go to three-time Relay for Life
Logistical Chair Major James Peck, and the
Committee representatives. A special thank
you is also extended to the Mr Ed Pyke and
MCpl Rick Rickard for their tireless efforts
in support of the cause. Thanks again to
members of 51 Aerospace Control & Warning
(Operational Training) Squadron, and the 22
Wing Construction Engineer Section for their
efforts orchestrating the set up and tear down
of the relay site!
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Aboriginal Awareness Event 2010
Despite being a very wet Relay for Life event,
spirits and luminaries could not be extinguished
as thousands braved the weather to help
celebrate, remember and fight back making
this the “Best Relay for Life Event Ever!”.
In early June we said goodbye to Wing Chief The Canadian Cancer Society along with 22
Warrant Officer (WCWO) Gilles Laroche and Wing/Canadian Forces North Bay held the
welcomed WCWO Daphne Germain. The tenth annual Relaythfor Life, two weeks earlier,
Laroches survived the trek across the country on Friday, June 4 . This year one hundred
and arrived safely in Yellowknife. Later, I teams came together to find a cure for cancer,
presided over the change of command for 51 to celebrate cancer survivors in their lives,
AC&W (OT) Sqn between Major (Maj) James remember loved ones lost to the disease, and
Peck and Maj Mark Roberts. Maj Peck, his actively participate in a search for a cure.
wife Jill and daughter Haley are off to Colorado The Survivors’ Victory Lap marked the official
Springs. The Pecks will be missed by both the start of the 12-hour, overnight relay. The
military and local communities. Next week, we survivors’ lap is an opportunity for everyone
will participate in the 21 AC&W Sqn change to share in the triumphs over cancer and
of command. Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Sean inspire those battling the terrible disease.
Boyle led the squadron with style through what This year over 216 survivors lead their teams
was arguably one of the most challenging around the track. The Royal Canadian Legion
periods in our history. LCol Dave Dixon, the Branch 23 Colour Party and Pipe Band along
incumbent, is a talented and respected leader with Air Cadets from 547 Canuck Royal
joining us this summer from Canada Command. Canadian Air Cadet Squadron accompanied
The WCWO and I welcomed back to the wing the survivors. The success of the Relay
Corporals Vance and Desrochers, Master for Life reflects the heart of the North
Corporal Eaton and Captain (Capt) Hoedeman Bay community. Relay participants raised
from their deployments. Sergeant Simard $265,200 - a record amount of money at for
should have returned by the time you read this cancer education and research.
column and Capt Russell shortly thereafter.
Thank you for serving - our sincere appreciation
to your family for their sacrifices. We will
continue to support expeditionary operations
over the next year. I have challenged the
Branch Heads and Commanding Officers to
provide those volunteering with the opportunity
to serve. Check the “What’s New” page for the
latest taskings.
july / juillet
Lieutenant-Colonel Dewayne Nikkila,
Commanding Officer of 722 Air Control
Squadron, United States Air Force and
Directorate of Support is all grins as he serves
a hot breakfast to weary relayers.
On Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 members
of 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base
North Bay connected with the local
Aboriginal community during a day
long event organized to celebrate
National Aboriginal Awareness Week.
According to organizer Master
Corporal Simon Linklater, Release Clerk
at the Base Orderly Room and local
Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group (DAAG)
chairperson, fifty defence team members,
twenty-five per session, participated in the
day’s events. Colonel J.R.F. Malo, 22 Wing
Commander, welcomed everyone from the
wing to the event and explained the role of
the local DAAG chair.
Indian tacos, wild rice, scones, fried bologna
and corn soup for cash sales lunch at the
Combined Mess. Master Corporal Doug
McLaren, a Wing Telecommunications &
Information Services technician ensured the
entire day ran technically smoothly.
First introduced in 1992 Aboriginal Awareness
Week has been celebrated at 22 Wing three
times; 2004, 2008 and this year. The purpose
of this national celebration is to provide
Canadians with the opportunity to learn about
In the open air, Sergeant George Couchie, the history of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples
Native Awareness Liaison Officer for the and to participate in activities that highlight
Aboriginal Policing Bureau with the Ontario the diversity of the cultures.
Provincial Police conducted a learning circle,
“Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves
touching on Aboriginal traditional teachings
and many were upset over the Residential
such as the Medicine Wheel.
schools and the northern reserves,” explained
For lunch, Warrant Officer Howie Debassigie, Linklater. “Colonel Malo and Chief Warrant
Kitchen Manager, had the kitchen prepare Officer Marshall were quite impressed.”
july / juillet
Strong Showing by
Canadian Forces Members
at Aviation Graduation
Senior Appointment Awaits Outgoing 21 Aerospace
Control & Warning Squadron Commanding Officer
the smoking habit. Indeed a moral booster!
Article by: Sergeant Athena Minard, University Article by: Sergeant D.K Butt, Unit Public
Affairs Representative
Liaison Officer, Photo submitted
On May 14th, 2010, sixteen Canadian Forces Photographer: Corporal Samantha Crowe,
(CF) members were among the graduating Imagery Technician
students from Canadore College’s Aviation
program. The CF members were all attending
Canadore College through the Subsidized
Education program for Non Commissioned CF
members. Privates Green, Kubis, MargerumAultman and Corporal Desilets graduated from
the Avionics program. Privates Bouffard, Davey,
Domonkos, Ehman, Finnigan, Kachur, Reid,
Rodrigue, Vignarajah and Whytock graduated
from the Aircraft Maintenance program. Privates
Matson and Michaud, Morozovych graduated
from the Aircraft Structures program. Mr. Carey
Bond, the President and Chief Marketing
Officer of Sikorsky Global Helicopters gave the
convocation address.
A former graduate of Canadore College, he
told the graduates that they “have all been
on a journey” and that “we need to celebrate
that accomplishment.” Mr. Bond also advised
the students to “take the really hard jobs,
because that is where the best learning is.”
This advice was particularly significant for
the seventeen military graduates going on
to uniquely challenging careers in the CF.
Following their graduation ceremony held at the
Aviation Campus, six members will be posted
to Canadian Forces School of Aerospace
Technology and Engineering at Canadian
Forces Base Borden to complete trade specific
courses, and eleven will be posted to CFB St.
Jean for their Basic Military Qualification.
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The Shield / le Bouclier
As with any military organization, how well
you perform your mission is governed by
the result of an evaluation. As a member
of North American Aerospace Defense
Command (NORAD) evaluations are
numerous and without notice. On May 19th
- 22th, 2009 the NORAD Inspector General
conducted an Alert Force Evaluation of
the Canadian Air Defence Sector (CADS).
To quote a powerful excerpt from the
evaluation report, “Absolutely the strongest
region performance in the past several
years”. A statement that speaks volumes
in terms of it leadership.
In Roman Legion times (c.500 BC), a senior
officer or centurion was an officer that
included many grades, meaning centurions
had good prospects for promotion. The most
senior centurion was closer to the equivalent
of a full colonel.
In October of 2010, Lieutenant-Colonel
(LCol) Sean Boyle will be promoted to the
rank of full colonel (while-so-employed)
and appointed as Chief Of Staff (COS) of
the International Security Assistance Force
(ISAF) Detachment in the Allied Forces
Central Europe (AFCENT) Combined Air
Operations Center, (CAOC) Al Udeid Air
Base, Qatar. This appointment will be the first
ever for an Aerospace Controller.
On July 11th, 2008, LCol Boyle assumed
command of 21 Aerospace Control &
Warning (AC&W) Squadron taking over
from LCol Jeff Dooling, where he would,
“be in charge of a group of 160 professional
individuals.” His personal committed goal
would be to leave the squadron in a better
position upon his outgoing tenure. In his
previous command, LCol Boyle was very
privileged to command 42 Radar Squadron,
4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta. On July 9 th,
2010 LCol Boyle will end his term as
commanding officer and pass the torch to
LCol David Dixon.
During an interview, I asked LCol Boyle if the
challenge as commander was everything he
anticipated. With a hint of nostalgia, his reply,
“it did not fail to disappoint”.
During his two year term, LCol Boyle
commanded 21 AC&W Squadron during a
surprisingly demanding and challenging phase
with a mission focused at the national level.
Most notably was the recent success of two low
visibility but highly important Canadian Forces
(CF) operations. Operation PODIUM in support
of the RCMP-led V2010 Integrated Security Unit
Sergeant Athena Minard (left), University Liaison (ISU) during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and
Officer congratulates Private Andrew Finnigan, Paralympic Winter Games and last month and
recent graduate of the Aircraft Maintenance Operation CADENCE, in support of the RCMP
program after the graduation ceremony held at -led ISU for the 2010 G8 and G20 Summits in
Canadore College’s Aviation Campus.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sean Boyle, Commanding
Officer of 21 Aerospace Control & Warning
Squadron, wearing his “tans”.
LCol Boyle oversaw the recent migration
from the Command and Control (C2) Battle
Control System-Fixed software version
increment 2 to increment 3. 21 Squadron was
the last of the NORAD Sectors to undergo
this change, due to the span of Op PODIUM.
During his demanding schedule and in
preparation for his upcoming appointment
Huntsville and Toronto respectively. The scope he spent two weeks in Europe undergoing
and scale of these missions were the largest of extensive training. Following his change of
its kind and one of the most prevalent national command in July, LCol Boyle will undergo
more training in Kingston, Ontario, and
security operations in Canada.
in Hurlburt Field, Florida, where he will
Along with these two CF operations, the
be trained in a Combined Air Operations
challenges shaped by numerous Northern
Centre environment.
Sovereignty Operations meant that LCol
Boyle was in a constant attentive state In the fall he will depart for a demanding
requiring the utmost attention to situational 12-month tour of duty where his primary
awareness with long days and short nights. job will be to liaise, communicate and
coordinate effective interplay between the
As an extremely physically fit, competitive
relevant areas of Headquarters (HQ) and
individual, (who makes a mean cheese
the CAOC. He will conduct regular liaison
cake) one of LCol Boyle’s focuses was
visits to HQ ISAF to develop links and
fitness within 21 Squadron. He oversaw
gain face-to-face updates on ISAF issues.
the implementation of the 21 Squadron
As COS, he will provide operational level
Commanding Officer’s Fitness Challenge
interface between senior staff embedded in
and challenged all members to perform
key areas and act as a conduit for CAOC/
their best fitness practices. Anyone who
ISAF interaction across the entire spectrum
surpassed his score on the Canadian
of operations to build situational awareness.
Forces EXPRES Test would in turn receive
five short leave days, (certainly a challenge As challenging as this deployment will be,
worth attempting). During the first year not LCol Boyle has a keen and enthusiastic
a single person would come close. The sense of determination and is positively up
second year, however, five extra days off for the challenges that this upcoming mission
was too much to pass up even for the faint of will present. Undoubtedly worthy of a ranking
heart and several individual earn top prize. even in Roman times, the members of 21
On a healthier note seven personnel quit Squadron wish him the very best.
Thank you for doing what you do! I appreciate it.
I have had the honour and privilege of helping many of our servicemen and women
with their housing needs in the past and I am honoured to have done so.
I have found it to be a truly rewarding and enlightening experience.
Being a banker in my past life, I understand the transfer process with all of its
implications not only for the one being transferred but for the entire family.
You guard, protect and serve...now its my turn.
Let me guard and protect your best interests
when it comes time for you to buy or sell your home.
I look forward to serving you!
Rick
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Military Family Resource Centre /
Centre de Ressources pour les Familles des Militaires
Please note, all MFRC programs are offered to CF/USAF members,
reservists and their families and 22 Wing civilian employees
Pour des renseignements en français au sujet de nos
programmes, composez le 494-2011 poste 2053
Family Support Group
Friday, July 23 : Drop-In Coffee Mornings
for Deployed Families
Would you like to meet others preparing for
or dealing with a deployment?
Are you new to the area or military lifestyle?
Is there a member in your family currently
deployed or about to deploy?
Are you looking to meet and speak with
other adults in the same situation?
These Drop-In Coffee mornings are provided
as a social opportunity for people to connect
and share over a cup of java with MFRC staff! .
Thursday Sept 30th: Meeting of the North
Bay Military Family Support Group
Please join us at our Adult Military Family
Support Group meeting. We will provide you
with information about the various phases,
obstacles and tools of deployment. This is an
excellent opportunity to meet other families
who are currently experiencing a deployment
or are about to experience it in the near future.
Where: Conference Room in the chapel
located at CFB North Bay
Registration:Please call either one of the
following facilitators:
Linda Pyke 494-2011 ext 2026 or
Suzette Boothby 494-2011 ext 2056
rd
Sunday, August 29 : Potluck
Brunch for Deployed Families!
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End the summer with a social blast! Please join
us and other deployed families by partaking
in a potluck brunch; we’ll share food and
exchange stories and experiences dealing with
deployment. Bring a friend if you wish, just give
us a call to confirm your presence. Contact
either Natalie Wiseman at 494-2011 ext 2916
or Suzette Boothby 494-2011 ext 2056.
NEW! Friday, October 15 th : Spaghetti
Dinner in Support of Deployed Families You
won’t want to miss out on this community
event for both military and non-military
families! It’s on a Friday evening, so take
a break from cooking and treat the whole
family to a cosy Italian dinner. Watch for
more information in our Fall newsletter!
Looking for new
Board members
Carolyn Guy, Executive Director
Time sure flies when you are having fun.
Did you know that the MFRC has been at
Hornell Heights for 20 years!
We are proud to be a volunteer driven
organization. A volunteer’s willingness to give
their time and talents adds colour to an otherwise
dull canvas. We are able to accomplish so much
more because of your help. The MFRC has
been supported and strengthened by a loyal
and dedicated group of volunteers – our Board
of Directors. This dedicated group of volunteers
has a significant impact on the MFRC. Board
members set policies and direction for the
programs and services offered at the MFRC.
The Board of Directors is presently seeking
nominations for new members. If you are
interested, please contact the MFRC at ext.
2053 for additional information.
Prevention, Support
and Intervention
Teenagers and Stress
Teenagers are faced with a lot of
pressures that can cause an increase
in the amount of stress they are feeling.
Coping with stress is not always easy and
as a teenager, he/she may not have the
resources available to cope.
Reaching out is not always easy. Negative
thoughts such as “What will people think if
I tell them how I feel?” or “They will never
understand” can isolate an individual from
getting much needed assistance.
According to an article called “Helping
Teenagers With Stress” by the American
A c a d e my of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry, there are ways in which a
parent can help as well as ways in which the
teenager, themselves, can decrease stress.
Parents can help their teen in these ways:
* Monitor if stress is affecting their teen’s
health, behavior, thoughts, or feelings
* Listen carefully to teens and watch for
overloading
* Learn and model stress management skills
* Support involvement in sports and other
pro-social activities
Teens can decrease stress with the
following behaviors and techniques:
* Exercise and eat regularly
* Avoid excess caffeine
* Avoid Illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco
* Learn relaxation exercises
* Develop assertiveness training skills.
* Decrease negative self talk
* Don’t demand perfection from yourself
or others; learn to feel good about doing a
competent or “good enough job
* Take a break from stressful situations.
Listen to music, talk to a friend, draw, or
spend time with a pet.
* Build a network of friends who help you
cope in a positive way
If you are a teenager or a parent of a teenager
and would like assistance, please call me, Linda
Pyke - Prevention, Support and Intervention at
494-2011 ext 2026. It’s confidential.
If you are experiencing other difficulties and
do not know where to turn, please call me for
assistance or come in to the Military Family
Resource Centre for a confidential consultation.
Member Assistance Program
For short-term counseling, please call
the Member’s Assistance Program
at 1-800-268-7708. This is a free,
confidential counseling service for
service members and their families.
Child Care
Providers Needed!
Are you interested in caring for children in
your home during the day or in the evenings?
The MFRC invites you to advertise your
services for free.
If you would like more information please
call our Parenting Coordinator, Diane at
494-2011 ext 2060/2668 or email her at
[email protected]
We Care About
You Program
If you know of someone who is going through
a difficult time, with their permission please
refer them to the WE CARE ABOUT YOU
PROGRAM at the MFRC for a one time gift
to help lift their spirits or to help ease their
situation. To do this, please call Linda Pyke
- We Care About You Program Coordinator
at 494-2011 ext 2026. Note: This program
exists through donations from our 22 Wing
Community as well as fundraising activities.
Charitable receipts are available.
Everyone Needs Someone
by: Helen Steiner Rice
People need people and friends need friends,
And we all need love for a full life dependsNot on vast riches or great acclaim,
Not on success or on worldy fame,
But just in knowing that someone cares,
And holds us close in their thoughts and prayers
For only the knowledge that we’re understood,
Makes everyday living feel wonderfully good,
And we rob ourselves of life’s greatest need,
When we “lock up our hearts” and fail to heed,
The outstretched hand reaching to find,
A kindred spirit whose heart and mind,
Are lonely and longing to somehow share,
Our joys and sorrows and to make us aware,
That life’s completeness and richness depends,
On the things we share with our loved ones,
and friends.
Second Language Training
Fall classes will begin in mid September and
end in mid January, classes are held one
day per week. Cost is $10 for the textbook
and $50 deposit.
Evening classes are offered throughout the year
depending on the number of students interested,
the availability of instructors and facilities.
For more information, please call Louise
(705) 494-2011 ext 2073 or email her at
[email protected]
Considered donating to your
North Bay Military Family
Resource Centre?
The North Bay Military Family Resource
Centre Inc. is a Charitable, Not-for-Profit
Organization incorporated under the
Laws and Regulations of the Province of
Ontario. As such, we are governed by an
independent, volunteer Board of Directors.
A registered charity, the MFRC can provide
tax receipts for any monetary donations or
donations in kind greater than $10.00. These
donations make a difference, especially to
programs like the “We Care Program” which is
funded entirely by donations and fundraising.
We appreciate your support. Thank you for
your past generosity!
Sincerely, The MFRC Board and Staff
They are back…
Purchase Your Very Own
“SOLDIER” Teddy Bear.
To purchase please visit The
Military Family Resource Centre,
Cost is $20.00 payable
at the time of purchase
Emergency Child Care
Emergency child care is available to CF
families at all times, day or night. If, perhaps,
an emergency situation arises and you
do not have child care, please follow the
instructions below as how to obtain this
service. CF families are entitled to 72 hours
of emergency child care per incident. We
have screened child care providers on
call and the MFRC covers the cost at our
predetermined rates.
Respite
Child Care
Respite child care is a service offered to CF
families whose spouse is away for 30 days
or more. If you feel as though you would like
some time to yourself please contact us to
arrange for one of our screened Emergency/
Respite Child Care Providers to care for
your children. If you are uncomfortable
with bringing your children to someone
they don’t know, we can arrange for you to
meet the Provider ahead of time. MFRCs
are authorized to fund up to 72 hours of
emergency respite child care.
Instructions On How To Obtain Service
For further information regarding
Emergency or Respite Childcare, or to
request assistance, please contact Linda
at 494-2011 ext 2026/2053 or Diane at ext
2668/2060 during MFRC/LWCC hours. After
hours, please contact Military Police at ext
2188 for a list of providers. If service is used
through Military police, after hours, please
ensure that the MFRC Emergency/Respite
Child Care Coordinator is aware the next
available business day.
Emergency Child Care
Providers
• Are screened by a thorough screening process.
• Will respect your family’s confidentiality
Busy Bees on The Fly!!!
Thank yous go out to the following people for
their continuing dedication and perseverance
as MFRC Busy Bees.
Yellow Ribbon Campaign: OPI: Natalie
Wiseman, Moira Mackenzie, Matt Jokela, Lisa
Henry, Alex Lacasse, Jessica Linkie, Rosanna
Matheson, Annette Everitt, Shannon Saunders,
Colleen Charland, Nicole Bleach, Meagan
Derosier, Samantha Crowe, Alisha Hudon,
Leanna Salvati(Staff), Dayna Cutter(Staff)
Teen Car Wash and Yard Sale: Russell
Acorn, Michelle Neilson, Chris Charland,
Jamie Lennips, Julia Lennips, Ryan Neilson,
Shawna Acorn, Faith Acorn, Savanna
Linklater, Gabrielle Linklater, Nicole Rickard,
Job Bank: Nicole Bleach
Heartline Training: Nicole Bleach, Josée
Boucher-Robertson, Angela Derbyshire
Family Fun Day Committee: Samantha
Crowe, Peggy Murphy, Michelle Neilson,
Russell Acorn, Mike Taylor, Dan
Wonnenberg, Kevin Cromwell, Marie Reid
Translation: Manon Gelinas
Heartline Binders and D&R Packages:
Geraldine Harvey
Science North Trip & Youth Corner: Michelle
Neilson
Coffee Connections Calls, Fundraising,
LWCC assistance: Cathy White
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities: MFRC
Car Wash, July 10th Family Fun Day, Sept. 11th
For more info call Pam Lennips @ ext. 2066
Canadian Blood
Donor Clinics
Call 494-2011 ext. 2053 for more
info. Quantities are limited
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fundraising proceeds to support
the MFRC local programs like “We
Care”, the teen centre, deployment
support groups and Little Wings
Child Care Centre.
Elks Lodge, 325 Elks Lane,
in the Main Hall. Please book an
appointment today by calling
1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283)
The Shield / le Bouclier
july / juillet
Employment Services
Teen Centre News
Louise MacDonell, Employment and
Education Coordinator
Youth & Teen Coordinator Sherri Foley-Adams
Looking for Work? Can’t find a Job? Need
to upgrade your Skills?
Thu 6-10 p.m., Fri 6-midnight, Sat 6-11 p.m.
Come to the MFRC and browse the latest
job listings on our Bulletin Board or on the
Internet if you prefer – we have 2 computers
at your disposal. Bring in your résumé
and cover letter and photocopy and/or
fax it right from the MFRC. You can sign
up for local employment workshops (Job
Search Techniques, Basic Computer Skills,
Communications & Networking, Interview/
Mock Interview Skills, or a workshop for
the 40+). We can put you in touch with
Practice Firms to spruce up your skills or
with a Job Placement Agency if you are job
ready. Sign out the latest resource books on
résumé and cover letter writing or interview
techniques from our own Employment
Resource Library.
Would you like to update your résumé
or cover letter? Call Louise at 494-2011
ext. 2073 to make an appointment; email:
[email protected]
Summer Employment Opportunities
Service Canada
“The North Bay Service Canada Centre for
Youth (SCCY) is now open to the public…
The Centre provides young people with job
postings, interview advice, résumé building
and job search strategies and employers with
a location to post job openings…SCCY’s also
provide valuable information on health and
safety in the workplace…Youth looking for
summer employment can visit the North Bay
SCCY between 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 107
Shirreff Avenue – Suite 102, call 705-4723700 ext 551, fax 705-494-7094, or e-mail
[email protected].
Job postings are available online at www.
jobbank.gc.ca, under “Student/Youth Job
Search’, ‘Ontario’, North Bay and Area’, and
then ‘North Bay’.” Also available to students
is an “Odd Job Squad” bulletin board also
advertises short-term opportunities.
Yes! Employment Services
Yes! Employment Services assists students
with Job Search and Résumé workshops.
Located at 924 Stockdale Road, North Bay,
476-3234, (formerly One Kid’s Place) they
are open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.; Tuesdays until 7:00 p.m. Visit their site
at www.yesnorthbay.com
The MFRC’s Employment Service offers
assistance with résumé writing and cover
letters for dependents of military members. If
you are currently looking for employment and
would like to spruce up your résumé and or
cover letter, call 494-2011 ext. 2073 to make an
appointment. You can forward your résumé or
cover letter for review ahead of time by emailing
[email protected]
New Resource Books Available!
“Military to Civvie Street: The Complete
Job Transition Guide for those Leaving the
Canadian Air Force, Army, Navy.” – Audrey
Prenzel, CARW, CEIC, B.A., B.ED.
“Quick Job Search” – Michael Farr - Seven
steps to getting a good job in less time
“Seven Step Job Search” – Michael Farr cut your job search time in half
“Same Day Resume” - Michael Farr – write
an effective resume in an hour
CAR WASH FUNDRAISER
PROCEEDS TO” WE CARE
ABOUT YOU” PROGRAM
JULY 10th, 2010
9 a.m. TO 2 p.m.
MacEwen Gas, Algonquin Avenue
(In Front of Sobeys)
$5.00 Per Vehicle
Teen Centre’s Annual
Canada’s Wonderland Trip
Hours are subject to change depending on
programs and events.
Wednesday, July 14th 2010
$35.00 (for Military Teens)
$40.00 (for non-Military Teens)
limited spots available!
Teens 13-18 years old
Many thanks go out to the Staff, Volunteers
and the 22 Wing Community Members who
have contributed to the success of the Child,
Youth & Teen programs.
Departure: 6 a.m., Return: 10 p.m.
You MUST Pre-register by July 7th
For more info or to register please
call Sherri @ 2645 or Donat @ 2053
Teen Centre Summer Hours
Thanks again, for your support!
Upcoming Events
Canada’s Wonderland Trip
When: Wednesday July 14th, 2010 Cost:
$35.00 for Military Dependents, $40.00 for
Non-Military dependents
A Letter from the
Teen Council President
HEY TEENS!
Hello, my name is Savanna Linklater. I am
the President of the 22 Wing, Teen Centre
Council. I would like to extend an open hand to
the new and existing teens of this military base
to drop in and see our facility and meet some
fellow teens. We have some great programs
and events for summer 2010! Teen Council
meetings are held on a monthly basis, please
check the Shield or stop by the Teen Centre
to find out when the next one is scheduled.
Make your opinion count! We are open every
Thursday to Saturday starting at 6 p.m., just
go to the back door of 19 Market Street.
Hope you can stop by and enjoy our
wonderful facility and hilarious staff.
Your President, Savanna Linklater
Child/Youth News
Youth & Teen Coordinator ~ Sherri FoleyAdams ~ 494-2011 ext 2645 [email protected]
Youth Corner
Youth Corner will be taking a short break
during July and August, however, will begin
again September 2010. Please read the
August Shield or the Fall MFRC Newsletter
for more information
For those of you, who are not aware of what
Youth Corner is all about…. it is a fun filled
program for youth between the ages of 9-12
years. It is held every Tuesday evening from
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose
room at the Community Centre, located on
19 Market St. The cost per session is $15.00
or a $2.00 drop-in fee applies. This program
is designed to allow youth to interact with
other youth their age and to just have fun! All
activities are organized and supervised by
staff, but are founded by the youth. Some of
the nights will be coordinated events and other
nights will be drop-in and relaxed, where the
youth will have a chance to play Rock Band,
play cards or just hang out and socialize.
Our monthly calendar can be found at the
MFRC. There is always a lot to do! Come
check out the new games and equipment!
Fun Factory
Fun Factory is not running during the
summer months, July and August. However,
it will begin again September 2010. Please
read the August Shield or the Fall MFRC
Newsletter for more information.
For those of you who are not aware of what
Fun Factory is all about…. it is a fun filled
program for children between the ages of
5 - 8 years old. It will be held every Saturday
morning at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the
Multi-purpose room at the Community Centre,
located on 19 Market St. The cost per session
is $15.00 or a $2.00 drop-in fee applies. This
program is new and is designed to support
children in their social development and allow
kids to just have fun! All activities and events
will be planned and supervised by staff.
Our monthly calendar can be found at the
MFRC. There is always a lot to do! Come
check out the new games and equipment!
Our annual Trip to Science North was held on
June 5th, 2010. It was a lot of fun and a great
success, Thanks again to all our volunteers that
assisted with this event and for assisting with
the Youth Corner & Fun Factory Programs.
Cheers! Sherri
Available Child Care Spaces
We currently have full time, part time and
drop in spaces available in our Toddler (18
months – 2.5 yrs), Preschool (2.5 – 4 yrs)
and School Age Programs (5 – 12 yrs).
We are pleased to inform you that with the
support of the Wing, our Infant Program (0
– 18 months) will be reopening in August
2010. (Our provincial licence allows us to
provide care for 3 young children.)
Please note our centre accepts children
with special needs and parent subsidy is
available for those who qualify.
For more information about our programs,
please contact either Diane or Leanna
(705) 494-2011 ext 2668/2060.
Campbell’s Labels For Education
The centre and the MFRC is proud to be
participating in the “Campbell’s Labels for
Education Program”.
This fundraiser will help us accumulate toys
and supplies for our programs. You simply
need to save labels from eligible Campbell’s
products and drop them off either at the
centre or at the MFRC during regular
business hours. Please keep in mind that
all label’s need to have a visible UPC label
on them. Products include:
* ALL Campbell soups – Ready to Serve,
Eating Smart, Healthy Request, Gardenay
(boxed, canned, plastic containers)
* Habitant canned soups
* Campbell V8 boxed soups and plastic
bottle juices
* Pepperidge Farm Goldfish snacks
* Prego spaghetti sauce jars
* Pace salsa
Teen Centre
Dragons Calendar
Thu 1, Fitness Night, 6 - 10 p.m.
Fri 2, Movie Night, 6 - midnight
Sat 3, Outdoor Activities, 6 - 11 p.m.
Wed 7, Closed
Thu 8, Fitness Night, 6 - 10 p.m.
Fri 9, Mini-Putt, 6 - midnight
Sat 10, Outdoors Activities & BBQ, 6 - 11 p.m.
Wed 14, Wonderland, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Thu 15, Fitness Night, 6 - 10 p.m.
Fri 16, Movie Night, 6 - midnight
Sat 17, Drop-in & Teen Council Meeting,
6 - midnight
Wed 21, Closed
Thu 22, Fitness Night, 6 - 10 p.m.
Fri 23, Cooking Night With Wendy, 6 midnight
Sat 24, Craft Night, 6 - 11 p.m.
Wed 28, Closed
Thu 29, Fitness Night, 6 - 10 p.m.
Fri 30, Baking Night, 6 - midnight
Sat 31, Game Night, 6 - 11 p.m.
* Calendars may be subject to change *
Canadian Forces Personnel &
Family Support Services
CFPFSS is always looking for employees.
Did you know that CFPFSS treats all military
dependants as internal candidates? So, if you
are interested in working at the Kitchen, Messes,
CANEX, or the Fitness & Wellness centre, please
stop in and fill out an application and/or drop off
a résumé at any of these locations or the NPF
Human Resources Office in the Headquarters
Building, Room 307H. When applying please
indicate that you are a military dependant.
We are committed to employment equity.
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Members of 22 Wing
Participate in the
65th Anniversary of
the Liberation of the
Netherlands
Article by: Lt Leah Pierce, Public Affairs Officer
Photos by: Corp Tanya Tobin, Imagery
Technician with CF Support Unit (Ottawa)
22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay, as
part of the Canadian Forces (CF) Recognition
program, had the distinct honour to send both
Cpls Williamson and Mailloux to the Netherlands
from May 2nd to May 9th to participate in the
65th anniversary of freedom from Nazi Germany
tyranny. The highlight of their careers and
organized by Veterans Affairs Canada, both
men made up a fifty-two person CF contingent
participated in events at Groesbeek, Holten, and
Bergen-op-Zoom Canadian War Cemeteries.
Cpl Mailloux, with a background in Aerospace
Telecommunication & Information System
Technician (ATIS) describes the cemeteries
as flawless, “They were perfectly green, well
groomed with no yellow patches or weeds.”
A highlight of their careers, both men took part
in a battlefield tour of the Scheldt Estuary, where
the Canadian Army fought in 1944. For Cpl
Williamson, a member of 51 Aerospace Control
& Warning (Operational Training) Squadron, the
battlefield tour at Scheldt Estuary, where the
Canadian Army fought in 1944, may have been
farmer’s fields, but that day it was a place where
an historian from the Directorate of History and
Heritage described how tanks tried to come
through small road ways, “You could imagine
what it must have been like sixty-five years ago.”
The most impact for both men happened at the
cemeteries watching Canadian veterans who
had made the trip back to the Netherlands stand
looking at headstones of their fallen comrades.
At the Holten cemetery Cpl Mailloux was on a
mission to find a fellow member from Sturgeon
Falls whose final resting place was thousands
of kilometres away from home. “It was easy to
locate any of the graves of the fallen as a large
map of the cemetery with numbered plots was
provided for visitors to access.”
When not at the cemeteries the Vigil Party fell
in with the Honour Guard to create one large
platoon which would then march through
such towns as Wageningen and Apeldoorn.
On Wednesday, May 5 th , the national
holiday commemorating the Liberation of
the Netherlands, the Honour Guard marched
down the streets of Wageningen, the town
where the German forces surrendered to
Canadians in May 1945. “It was like Canada
Day!” describes Mailloux, while Williamson
was amazed at the amount of people who
lined the streets, including students and
veterans who made the trek from Canada.
The liberation of the Netherlands was one of
the most significant events leading to victory
in Europe and the end of the Second World
War. Over 1 million Canadians served at
home and aboard with the Canadian Army,
the Royal Canadian Navy, and the Royal
Canadian Ari Force during this time. Over
40,000 made the supreme sacrifice.
Some material provided by DND News
Release 10.038.
On May 6th, the Canadian Forces Honour Guard,
including 22 Wing’s Corporal Trevor Williamson
(front rank), took part in Remembrance
ceremony held at the Canadian War Cemetery
in Bergen Op Zoom, Holland as part of the 65th
anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands
On May 4th, members of the Canadian Forces
Vigil Party, including 22 Wing’s own Corporal
Martin Mailloux, stood at the commemorative
ceremony held at the Holten Canadian War
Cemetery as part of the 65th Anniversary of
the Liberation of the Netherlands.
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The Shield / le Bouclier
july / juillet
22 Wing’s Own Recognized as One
of the Best in the Canadian Forces
Excerpt taken from Air Force News article:
HEALTH PROMOTION:
Fight the Bite!
Help control mosquitoes around your home
to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus.
West Nile Virus is usually spread to humans
by mosquitoes who have fed on infected birds.
These mosquitoes may then bite humans or
other susceptible animals, which are left to
deal with the unpleasant consequences. While
the risk of becoming ill from a single mosquito
bite remains quite low, the virus is very serious
and can cause fatal inflammation of the brain
(encephalitis) or the membranes covering the
brain or spinal cord (meningitis). Those over 50
are more vulnerable to the virus. The symptoms
of West Nile Virus are usually mild and may
include headache, fever, swollen lymph glands,
and sometimes a skin rash. Severe cases are
marked by a very high fever, stiff neck, and
disorientation, with possible coma or death.
It’s easy to help stop the spread of West
Nile; remove stagnant water breeding areas,
and take precautions to avoid being bit by
mosquitoes. What can you do?
• Remove any stagnant water around your
house – bird baths, old tires (swings),
children’s toys, saucers under potted plants,
and wading pools, among others, are all
possible breeding grounds for mosquitoes
• Clean out your eaves troughs regularly to
avoid having water build up.
• If you do have a wading pool or bird bath, try
to replace the water a couple times each week.
• Ornamental ponds should be aerated and
stocked with fish that eat mosquito larvae.
• If possible, avoid going outside at dusk and
dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
• Whenever possible, wear long sleeved
shirts and full length pants – cover up!
• Use mosquito repellent when outside.
• Ensure that window and door screens fit
tightly and do not have holes.
The West Nile Virus has high and low years.
For example; while there were only 38
confirmed cases in Canada in 2008, there
were 2,401 in 2007. In 2003 there were 1,500
cases, while the next year there was only 26.
So how do we know if this is a high or low year?
Keep your eyes on the ground. If you notice
dead birds around your neighbourhood, call
your local health authority. While birds may die
from any number of reasons, many species are
particularly vulnerable to the West Nile Virus.
In summary; keep yourself, your family, and
your community safe. Empty or replace any
stagnant water and do what you can to cover
up and avoid mosquito bites. Remind your
neighbours to do the same. Fight the bite!
NPP accessible via
Community Gateway
On Monday, June 7 The Honourable
Peter McKay, Minister of National Defence,
With the summer and posting season upon recognized 12 Canadian Forces members
us, on behalf of the Fitness & Wellness for their contributions to the military, as part
Centre have a safe and enjoyable summer. of the CF Recognition Program.
“The CF Recognition Program provides an
Keeping Your Cool
opportunity for Canadians to demonstrate
Ah, summer. Where is it? Nothing makes the immense pride we have in our military
you want to bike, run, or hike outdoors members,” said Minister MacKay. “The
more than balmy weather. But exercises individuals being recognized represent the best
regularly during the heat of summer brings of our sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen.”
an increased risk of dehydration, which
“These deserving members represent the
can lead to other heat-related illnesses,
best of the Canadian Forces: commitment,
including heat exhaustion, heat stroke
determination, skill and initiative,” said General
and, in severe cases, death. It takes about
Walter Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff.
10 – 14 days of working or exercises in the
heat for your body to adjust or become Sergeant Margaret (“Peggy”) Murphy is the
acclimatized, so cut down on the intensity chief clerk at 21 Aerospace Control and
of your exercise or activity during the first Warning Squadron, 22 Wing North Bay, Ont.
Her commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel
several days.
Sean Boyle, describes her as “a tremendously
Being used to the heat or acclimatizing is
skilled [non-commissioned member] who has
necessary for the body to perform in hot,
performed with distinction. With the courage
humid conditions without overheating.
and commitment of a true professional, she
Acclimatization increases your need
gladly accepted the call to duty in Afghanistan
for fluid to match the increase in sweat
where she represented Canada with honour.”
rate, which puts you at higher risk for
dehydration and illness. Adults need Sergeant Margaret Murphy is a resource
17 – 20 ounces of fluid before beginning management support clerk who easily
an activity and another 7 – 10 ounces manages a heavy workload with outstanding
every 10 – 20 minutes during an activity. enthusiasm and initiative, ensuring all clients
Consume 24 ounces of fluid within the first receive professional service. In Afghanistan,
two hours after an outdoor activity, as well. commanders of three different mission
One adult-sized gulp roughly equals one components gave her formal recognition
of her extraordinary support to deployed
ounce of fluid.
personnel. She is very involved in the North
To help acclimatization process along, wear
light-coloured and loose-fitting clothing, and
PSP Online make sure you drink enough non-caffeinated
Click into the
and non-alcoholic fluid.
The Fit File
Be alert for signs of severe heat illness –
dry lips and tongue, headache, weakness,
dizziness or extreme fatigue; concentrated
urine that appears darker than normal;
nausea; or muscle cramps – in yourself or
another person, and seek medical attention
immediately.
HYDRATION HELP
Don’t know diddly about what and when
to drink for better exercise performance?
Athletes are often bombarded with inaccurate
information about the importance of
consuming fluids. Here’s some info to clear
up some hydration myths:
MYTH: Everyone should drink eight glasses
a day. This is an oversimplified approach
that doesn’t take into account individual
needs. Eight glasses is probably too little
for many athletes.
MYTH: Any amount of caffeine is dehydrating.
About two or three cups of caffeinated
beverages have little or no diuretic effect.
Six cups of coffee a day, however, shows a
clear diuretic effect.
MYTH: Let thirst be your guide to hydration.
The CF Community Gateway goes live This is unreliable. Athletes voluntarily
nationally June 30th.
replace only two-thirds of sweat losses.
The Community Gateway concept was Drink accordingly to a schedule, not by
initiated by Director General Personnel and thirst. Drinking 17-20 ounces about 2-3
Family Support Services to address the hours before and 7-10 ounces about 10need for a consistent non-public property 20 minutes before strenuous exercise,
(NPP) Web presence across all CF bases 7-10 ounces every 15-20 minutes during
and wings. It offers one-stop access to exercise, and 16 ounces after exercise for
information related to local activities, every pound lost.
schedules, family services, employment,
health, recreation, messes, clubs and more.
It is a series of linked Web sites (one for
every base and wing) that have a common
look, feel and structure that provides
a standard view of all base/wing NPP
programs and activities, including publiclyfunded programs delivered through NPP.
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Benefits! (NOW
AVAILABLE)
Canadian Forces Personnel and Family
Support Services (CFPFSS) understands the
time constraints faced in the ever changing
world today. With more demands being placed
on people’s time we understand that it may be
difficult to find the time between 8:30am and
4:30pm Monday - Friday to register for the
latest Personnel Support Program (PSP). It is
because of this demand that CFPFSS would
like to offer the user the convenience of online
registration. No traffic and no line-ups in the
comfort of your home, online registration is
available for you 24hrs a day.
Getting Started
Getting started is easy; Each participant
registering will require their own user account
and password, to activate yours contact the
Community Recreation office.
Program Registration
New recreation programs are accepting
registration continuously. We would encourage
you to check the PSPonline web site frequently
for updates. With online registration you have
the capabilities to see program information. By
clicking on the “programs currently available
for registration” box you can see and register
for programs that are accepting registrations.
If the course is full you can add your name to
the waiting list.
There is a FAQ section available to assist you
with any further questions you may have. If
you can’t find answers to your questions here
contact your local Recreation Department
and our staff will be happy to assist you
Bay military community; she is the women’s
representative for employment equity, serves
on committees at the Ayr Mess and the
family resource centre, hosts legionnaires at
the junior ranks Christmas dinner, instructs
cadets, and co-chaired the base’s winter
carnival. She runs many hours per week
and has impeccable dress and deportment.
The House of Commons annually recognizes
12 deserving Canadian Forces personnel
who represent the very best of our sailors,
soldiers, airmen and airwomen. Considered
to be the centerpiece of the Canadian Forces
Recognition Program, the Canadian Forces
Recognition Day in the House of Commons
gives members of Parliament the opportunity
to thank them, and all Canadian military
personnel, for their service to Canada.
Sergeant Margaret ‘Peggy’ Murphy, Chief Clerk
with 21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron.
22 Wing takes
another swing
at Cancer
Article by Lieutenant Dana Case, Unit Public
Affairs Representative
Photo by Corporal Crowe, Imagery Technician
It’s golf season again and the Controllers for
Cancer Committee is hard at work planning
the second annual golf tournament.
Master Corporal (MCpl) Wayne Kennedy
and his executive committee, consisting
of Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Mike
Dussault, Sergeant (Sgt) Kevin Thompson,
Major (Maj) Jim Maunsell, MWO Guy
Tremblay and Lieutenant (Lt) Dana Case
are hard at work to make this year’s event
even better than last year’s. The committee
has the added assistance of two of North
Bay’s most influential people, Honorary
Colonels Clark and Cutsey.
As the creator of the golf tournament,
MCpl Kennedy has laid the foundation to
ensure that the future of the Controllers
for Cancer golf tournament is well in hand.
MCpl Kennedy has secured the third
Monday in August at the North Bay Golf
and Country Club as the date and location
of the annual golf tournament for as long
as the committee wishes.
This year, with added events, the committee
hopes to exceed last year’s total of $1250.00
for this worthwhile cause. According to MWO
Dussault, there are plans to have a chipping
and putting contest, and after food and
prizes there will be a social gathering at 100
Georges with a $5 cover charge.
So, dust off those clubs and register for this
year’s Controllers for Cancer golf tournament
Aug 16th at the North Bay Golf and Country
Club starting at 9:00 a.m. and let’s “hole out”
cancer for good. To register, contact MCpl
Kennedy at 6700 or MWO Dussault at 6494.
Personnel on bases and wings have been
working hard to complete Gateway pages
that provide key information about local
services and programs available to military
personnel and their families.
The CF Community Gateway will be easy to
navigate and should become an invaluable
information tool.
Some bases’ and wings’ Community Gateway
sites are already up and running; the rest will
be as of June 30th.
Visit www.CFCommunityGateway.ca.
(L to R) Lt Case, Sgt Thompson, MWO
Dussault, and MCpl Kennedy
july / juillet
The Shield / le Bouclier
Honours and Awards
On June 4th Lieutenant Colonel
Nikkila promoted Senior Master
Sergeant Young to Chief Master
Sergeant.
On the June 16th, Lieutenant Colonel Sean Boyle, promotes
(centre photo) Corporal Nick Rees, an Aerospace Control
Operator, to Master Corporal, and (right photo) Private
(Basic) Garrett Thompson to Private (Trained)
The Senior Service
Turns One Hundred
Article by: Lieutenant Leah Pierce, PAO
Photo by: Corporal Samantha Crowe,
Imagery Technician
view the replica of HMCS North Bay for public
viewing on the second floor of City Hall, just
outside Council Chambers. Members of
Widdifield Secondary School’s Construction
Class built the base to the model display.
Namesake presentations were made in
communities across Canada to strengthening
On June 4th, one month after the Canadian Navy the ties between the Canadian Navy and
celebrated its centennial, the City of North Bay Canadians. Under the centennial slogan of
including Member of Parliament, Anthony Rota, - “Commemorate, Celebrate and Commit”,
Honourable Member of Provincial Parliament, which reflects the Canadian Navy’s broad
Monique Smith, 22 Wing Commander Colonel aims in marking this historic national event,
J.R.F. Malo and Wing Chief Warrant Officer thousands of Canadians honoured the
Daphne Germain gathered in front of City Hall sacrifices made by Canadian sailors over the
to commemorate its namesake, Her Majesty’s past one-hundred years and gave thanks to
Canadian Ship (HMCS) North Bay.
those currently serving in Canada’s Navy at
Shipmate George Onley, member of the home and abroad.
Royal Canadian Naval Association – North
Bay Branch, presented a replica he crafted
of HMCS North Bay to Mayor Victor Fedeli.
Petty Officer Second Class Brian Osmond
from the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre
in downtown North Bay presented a framed
picture of HMCS North Bay back in her glory
day to the mayor. The last presentation of
the day was a wartime picture of the crew of
HMCS North Bay to Major Fedeli by Shipmate
Blaine Barker, National President of the Royal
Canadian Naval Association and lifetime
member of the local association. On hand to
witness the commemoration was naval seaman
Lawrence “Ike” Eckensviller who served aboard
HMCS North Bay during the Second World War. (left to right) Leading Seaman Ernie Benson,
Able Seaman Bernie Venasse and Petty
After speeches and presentations
Officer Second Class George Onley, stand
approximately fifty guests were invited to
together in their original blue uniforms to
partake in the Navy’s Birthday Cake and
commemorate the Canadian Navy Centennial.
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teams participating this year. This event marks
a significant increase in the amount of civilian
personnel on the wing, which requires the MP
Det to liaise and work with the North Bay Police
Service in order to provide additional security
Article by: Lieutenant Christine Cope, OJT
and traffic control. 22 Wing MP Det actively
Officer, 22 Wing MP Detachment
patrols the roads surrounding the Relay, as
Photo by: Corporal Samantha Crowe,
well as performing foot patrols at the event
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site. MP members are a visible presence for
Integral to the Wing Administration and any participant who has questions or concerns.
Technical Services Branch (WATS), the In addition to foot patrols, the MPs are happy
22 Wing/ Canadian Forces Base North to participate in this great cause, such as WO
Bay Military Police Detachment (MP Kennedy, who marked his third year working
Det) provides services far beyond wing security for this event, assisted a cancer survivor
security. MPs collaborate with other law for a walk around the track.
enforcement agencies, support national
events, prepare for and support international MPs in the CF are empowered to assist all
security assignments and support the local regular force, reserve and cadet units. This
responsibility is granted under the authority
community in a variety of ways.
of provincial, federal and military laws in
At 22 Wing the MP Det is comprised of nineteen particular, regarding the investigation of
military and eleven civilian members and is incidents involving any CF member and/
responsible for providing security and military or persons subject to the Code of Service
police support services to the entire 22 wing Discipline, or has a Military nexus.
defence team. You will often find MPs patrolling
roads on the wing ensuring security measures Military Police play an important support role in
as the G8/G20 Summit
are in place and enforced. On the wing, incidents all national events such
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27th in Huntsville and
to
be
held
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are investigated by our MPs and charges are
Toronto.
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Wing’s
very
own
MP Corporal (Cpl)
laid if necessary. The 22 Wing MP Det provides
Neal
McNamara
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be
part
of
the security force
traffic control for community events and military
for
the
G8
Summit
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Huntsville,
Ontario. All MPs
exercises, security checkpoints and responds
to emergency situations. Also, the MP Det prepare for security postings around the world.
provides subject matter experts (SME) on force 22 Wing is proud to have recently welcomed
protection issues. Highlighted most recently back Cpl Quentin Caines from London, England
are the MPs’ efforts with the security upgrades where he provided ground security for a VIP
surrounding the General Restricted Area (GRA) Code 1 flight. Our best wishes go out to Cpl
in response to increased security requirements Kevin Riddell who recently deployed in support
for the Sergeant David L Pitcher building (DLP). of OP-ATHENA and Cpl Daniel Wonnenberg
who has been nominated for a VIP Code 1
Support to the local North Bay community is ground security tasking to China.
an important mission for 22 Wing and our MP
Detachment. Frequently, members of the MP So don’t be surprised if you meet a member
Det support local events such as the first Annual of the 22 Wing MP Detachment at a local,
Canadian Forces Appreciation Day at the North national or international event. Military Police
Bay waterfront, where defence team members are much more than just wing security.
and their families attended to show support to
the men and women serving in the Canadian
Forces (CF). On June 3rd, 2010, 22 Wing MP
Det had four of its members participate in the
Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the
Special Olympics by joining seventy-five others
jogging at the waterfront. Hosted by North Bay
Police Services and other police services in
the surrounding communities, including the
CF Military Police, the event helped raise $500
for the local Special Olympic teams at the
charity barbecue. Further, the 22 Wing MP Det Lieutenant Christine Cope, on-the-job training
provides security to events held on the wing officer poses in front of the new 22 Wing Military
such as the Relay for Life, which had over 100 Police Detachment building located on Stanmore.
:More Than Just
Wing Security
Member of 22 Wing Receives the Ontario
Ringette Association Coach of the Year
Article by: Lieutenant Leah Pierce, Public
Affairs Officer
Photo by: Mike C.Beaton, Executive
Director Ontario Ringette Association
“My philosophy is quite simple - first have
fun and everyone plays regardless of calibre
in order to build as a team,” explains Master
Warrant Officer (MWO) Yvan Belanger, a Class
A Reservist and the Standards and Training
MWO for the Wing Telecommunications &
Information Services Squadron (WTISS).
On Saturday, June 5th, 2010, at the Ontario
Ringette Association (ORA) Annual General
Meeting held at the Best Western in North
Bay, MWO Belanger received a Bulova
watch with the ORA crest to validate all
the volunteer hours and hard work he has
contributed to the sport of ringette. Proud of
their father, MWO Belanger’s two daughters,
who are on the Belle A Team under 18 class
were present during the ceremony
Usually, Coach of the Year is usually awarded
to the Triple ‘A’ coach that takes the team to
nationals, something that happens every two
years; however this was the first year that this
did not happen. “I was very surprised to receive
the award; I was up against excellent coaches
with experience and a successful track record.”
When asked why that was, he thinks it had to
do with who nominated him. “I was nominated
by the players, not the parents.”
Alexandra Lamers, a member of the Open
‘A’ Team, who wrote the letter of nomination,
had this to say about their coach, Yvan,
“What matters is that we all enjoyed him
being our coach, he knew what to say in our
meetings, before a game and what to say
after a game whether we won or lost, he
would always bring the best out of the team.”
Spending 15 to 20 hours a week in cold
rinks all over Ontario during ringette season,
MWO Belanger coaches the Open ‘A’ over
18 team, the Belle ‘A’ Team, ages 16 to 19
years, and the House League Team, a mix
of 16 years and Open. He is also the Games
and Tournament co-ordinate for the Ontario
Ringette Association and was recognized as
Volunteer of the Year in 2007.
Retiring from the regular force in 2007, MWO
Belanger applies everything he has learned in
the Canadian Forces to his job as a coach in the
rink. MWO Winters, the WTISS Master Warrant
Officer describes MWO Belanger as a very
proactive individual who can develop people
by being supportive, firm and acknowledging
the efforts of others. “He only works three days
a week but in those three days MWO Belanger
puts in a full weeks worth of work.”
Service before self, this single father of four,
is not only a wealth of corporate knowledge
within WTISS and the ringette community
but understands that in order to get the very
best out of a team the leader must be able
to connect with people.
Master Warrant Officer Yvan Belanger, left,
is awarded the ‘Coach of the Year’ and is
presented with a Bulova watch by Jeff Francom,
President Northeast Ringette Association (right)
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Sports News
With the sun shining,
and the temperatures
high, 22 Wing couldn’t
have asked for a more
perfect day to have
their 2010 Sports Day
Tournament. Hosted by
the Fitness & Wellness
Center on Friday June
11 th , Sports Day was
by Pierre Simard
full of fun for both the
competitive and non competitive crowds.
Fifteen teams gathered from several units
and sections from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to
compete in this five sport tournament. Each
team played five different sports against five
random teams. Each Win was worth 2 points,
each tie was worth 1 point and each loss was
worth 0 points. The team with the most points
at the end of the tournament was declared the
winner. The sports consisted of Field Hockey,
Volleyball, Mini Soccer, Softball, and Ultimate
Frisbee. All players enjoyed the beautiful day
outside, competing skillfully and showing off
their talent through every game.
The results for participants in the tournament
are as followed:
21 Sqn #1 and 51 Sqn 10 pts,
WTIS #1 – 9 pts,
722 Sqn, CADS DS – 6 pts,
CE, 21 Sqn #3 – 5 pts,
Supply and 21 Sqn #2 – 4 pts,
EME – 3 pts,
W. Executive, W Hosp – 1 pts
and W Adm – 0 pts
At the end of the day, it came down to two
teams tied for first place, and an obstacle
course was to be the tie breaker. The obstacle
course had combined components from each
of the five sports. The team to finish the
fastest would be declared the tournament
champions and receive the Sports Day
plaque. In the end, it was the team from 51
Sqn that succeeded in winning the obstacle
course and capturing the plaque.
Col Malo presented the plaque to the winning
team 51 Sqn at the end of the day to conclude
the day. The Fitness & Wellness Centre
shouts a loud thank you to all teams who
joined us for the 22 Wing Sports Day.
Ontario Region Women’s
Soccer Championships
22 Wing North Bay will be hosting the Ontario
Region Women’s Soccer Championships
August 6th - 9th 2010. All games will be played on
our Soccer Field. All spectators are welcome.
22 Wing - Scrambles
Golf Tournament
This season’s 22 Wing Golf Tournament will
be held Fri Aug 20th 10 at Osprey Links Golf
Course. This tournament will be a Scrambles
SHOT-GUN, starting at 8:30 a.m. After the
tournament we will have a BBQ and Award
presentation at the Club House. Book your
tee-off time early.
Rules are as follows:
One non golfer must be in your group
Scrambles
In a scramble, each player hits their own
shot from the tee. The team then chooses
the best shot. Players whose shots were
not selected, go pick up their ball and the
entire team shoots their second shots
from where this “best shot” came to rest,
(typically) with the option of shooting
from within a club length of this “best ball”
spot (except on the green of course). You
cannot, however, move from rough to
fairway, or fringe to green. After the second
shot, this process continues as many times
as necessary until a ball is in the hole. The
team score for each hole is how many “best
shots” were needed.
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Sports Fitness Banquet 2010
Every year, the 22 Wing gathers to show it’s
appreciation for the best athletes, coaches,
and sports teams on the base. This year
was no exception. On Thursday, May 20th,
the Fitness & Wellness Center hosted the
2010 Sports Fitness Banquet. The Turnout
was fantastic, as Club 100 was packed with
athletes and coaches.
The banquet kicked off with picture slideshow,
which displayed actions shots of all the sports
and the people who made them possible. After
that, pizza was served and the meal began.
Following the meal, the Wing Commander
was introduced and he made a speech,
and personally congratulated the athletes,
sports teams, and coaches. Next was the
sports and fitness slide show presentation.
The presentation went smoothly and began
with the 22 Wing CF EXPRES Evaluation
Competition, which is a program designed
to recognize the outstanding fitness levels
of our military men & women in the following
categories: Men 34 years and under; Men
35 years and over; Women 34 years and
under; and Women 35 years and over. Based
on the results from each member’s annual
EXPRES/20MSR evaluation, awards are
presented in each of the four categories: Best
muscular strength and endurance, Best VO2
Max, and Best Overall Fitness Level.
During the slideshow, the winners of each of
the categories were called to the stage and
awarded a certificate.
For the Muscular Strength and Endurance
category, the winners were as follows:
Male 34 & Under:Cpl Hing B., 21 Sqn
Male 35 & Over: Capt Comeau D.B., 21 Sqn
Female 34 & Under, Pte Begin M.,W Sup
Female 35 & Over, MWO Rochon I.M.,W
Log
For the VO2 MAX category, the winners
were as follows:
Male 34 & Under: Lt Gosselin D.S., 21 Sqn
Male 35 & Over: W.O. Chetwynd T.M.,
WTISS
Female 34 & Under: Pte Julien A., 21 Sqn
Female 35 & Over: MWO Rochon I.M., W Log
For the overall fitness level category, the
winners were as follows:
Male 34 & Under:Cpl Hing B., 21 Sqn
Male 35 & Over: Capt Comeau D.B., 21 Sqn
Female 34 & Under: Capt Jones J.M., WHQ
Female 35 & Over: MWO Rochon I.M,WLog
The Next section of the slideshow was
devoted to teams as follows:
Intersection Golf
The season started Jun 4th, and ended Sep 17th.
There were 4 teams (21 Sqn, WTIS, WATS, &
CADS/51 Sqn). Games were played at Osprey
Links Golf Course. CADS/21 Sqn was the top
team for the season and won the play-off.
Intersection Hockey
The Intersection Hockey season began Sep
14th with a schedule of 14 season game plus
playoff. The season winner was RED Team
(main group CE). The playoff winner was
Blue Team (main group 21 Sqn)
Intersection Curling
The Intersection Curling season began Oct
27th. There were 4 teams: (CADS, WTIS, CE,
& ASU North Bay). The 2009 League and
play off champion was CADS
Base Team Sports
Ball Hockey
The team participated in the 22 Wing North
Bay Ball Hockey League from May 4th to Jul
23rd, and at the Ontario Region Ball Hockey
Championships at CFB Kingston Jun 18th 22nd. Our Team finished in 4th place.
Soccer
22 Wing North Bay Soccer Team participated
at the Ontario Region Soccer Championships
at 22 Wing North Bay Aug 10th - 16th. Our
Team finished in 6th place.
Men’s Softball
22 Wing North Bay Men’s Softball team
participated at the Ontario Region Softball
Championships at 22 Wing North Bay Jul 9th
- 12th. Our Team finished in 4th place.
Base Team Golf
22 Wing North Bay Golf team participated at
the Ontario Region Golf Championships at
CFB Petawawa Aug 4th - 7th. The 22 Wing Golf
playdown were held June 16th, and 24th 2009.
Our top golfer was Maj Burton from CADS.
The Team Captain was MCpl Kennedy. Our
Team finished in 6th place of a total of 8 teams.
Basketball Team
The basketball season started early 2009.
The team played in the North Bay Basketball
league. The Team also participated at the
Ontario Region Basketball Championships at
CFB North Bay March 28th - 31st. The team
finished 3rd and made the playoffs but were
defeated by Petawawa.
Bowling Team
Our Bowling Team participated at the Ontario
Region Bowling Championships in CFB
Borden Nov 16th - 19th. Our team finished
4th overall
Women’s Hockey
The Ontario Region Women’s Hockey was
held at CFB Borden March 25th - 28th, 2010.
We had no players in the tournament, however
we had one female official (Cpl Voyer)
Men’s Hockey
The Ontario Region Men’s Hockey was held
at CFB Kingston Apr 19th - 22nd 2010. We had
no players in the tournament, however we had
one member as chief official (Sgt Thomoson)
Old Timer Hockey
The Team is playing in the North Bay
Mercantile Hockey League. Their season
was from October to March 2010. The team
participated at the Ontario Region Old Timer
Hockey Champs in LFCA TC Meaford, Apr 11th
- 16th. The team was extremely competitive this
year finishing second in the round robin and
losing in the semi final in a very close game.
We had one official – Sgt Randy Teahan
Volleyball
22 Wing did not have a Men’s or Women’s
Volleyball team. However three players
participated as augmentee Lt Casey,
Cpl Hildebrandt for CFB Borden Women
Volleyball Team and Cpl Grenier for Trenton
in The Men’s Volleyball regional at CFB
Kingston Apr 9th -12th, 2010. Cpl Grenier was
also selected to compete at the CF National
Men’s Volleyball Championship for CFB
Kingston May 1st - 5th, 2010.
Badminton
The Ontario Region Badminton Championship
was held at CFB Petawawa May 2nd - 5th, 2010.
22 Wing Men’s Soccer Team
22 Wing Men’s & Women
Slo Pitch Teams
In preparation for the Ontario Region Soccer
Championships, to be held at CFB Kingston
Aug 22nd - 27th 2010, all interested 22 Wing
military soccer players are asked to submit
their names to the following Coaches/
Managers; Cpl Fitzpatrick ext 6480 and
Lt Schenk ext 6480. Interested Women
Soccer Player contact Pierre Simard at ext
2240. 22 Wing North Bay will be hosting the
Championship from Aug 6th - 9th, 2010.
Everyone must pay for their tournament fees
22 Wing Women’s
($35.00) at the Golf Course to the Fitness
Volleyball Team
and Wellness staff before 0830 hrs. The cost
includes the BBQ and prizes.
In preparation for the 2010/11 Volleyball season
Note: it will be possible to play 9 holes for all interested 22 Wing women’s volleyball
players are asked to submit their names to
$20.00, just let me know.
the Cpl Crowe at ext 2481. Depending of the
For more information you are asked to contact interest the team is planning to enter a team
the Sports Coordinator, Pierre Simard, ext 2240. in the North Bay Women Volleyball League.
In preparation for the Ontario Region M/F
Slo-Pitch Championships, to be held at CFB
Petawawa in Aug 15th - 18th, 2010, all interested
22 Wing military men & women softball players
are asked to contact Pierre Simard ext 2240
22 Wing Messes
2 rooms ARE available for rental
to host your special occasions.
The Blue Room is licensed for 275 people
and Club 100 is licensed for 215. Catering
is available through Wing Foods or, if you
prefer, bring in your own caterer.
Fees for the room rentals are:
Without bar services $107.00 (GST included)
With bar services $294.25 (GST included)
For booking call local 2250
Cpl Santos was representing North Bay in
the Senior Category.
Squash
The Ontario Region Squash championship
was held at CFB Petawawa May 5th - 8th,
2010. Capt Murphy was the Team Captain.
In the team event the team finished 2nd out
of five teams.
The CF Sports awards, which are a series
of annual awards designed to recognized
outstanding athletes, coaches, officials and
teams who have excelled in sport, in either
CF or CISM competition or in Provincial,
national or international civilian competition.
The Winners for 2009 were as follows:
Coach of the Year – Sgt Thompson
Team of the Year – Ball Hockey
Female Athlete of the Year – OCdt Behm
Male Athlete of The Year – Cpl Grenier
The Fitness & Wellness Center would like
to congratulate all the winners and thank
everyone in attendance at the 2010 Sports
Banquet, it was a blast.
22 Wing North Bay Official of the Year Sgt Thompson
Col Malo presenting the plaque to the 22
Wing Male Athlete of the Year - Cpl Grenier
CF Expres Award Recipients - Cpl Hing - 21 Sqn,
Capt Jones - WHQ, Lt Gosselin - 21 Sqn, WO
Chetwynd - WTIS, MWO Rochon - WLog, Capt
Comeau - 21 Sqn, Pte Begin - WSup, Pte Julien
- 21 Sqn. Presenting, LCol Beaupre - WTSO, Maj
Guerrard - Wlog, Col Malo - WComd
Col Malo presenting the plaque to Team of
the Year for 2009 (Ball Hockey Team)
Aquatics
The summer session is starting July
5 th, 2010. The Fitness and Wellness
Center will be offering new courses for
the summer session.
You can learn the basic skills of
competitive swimming such as starts,
dives, drills and fun in our Competitive
Swim Club.
In the Red Cross Water Sport program
you will have the opportunity to
participate in sports such as under water
hockey, water polo and diving.
If you have any questions related to
our Aquatics Programs, call Samantha
Stauffer at 494-2011 ext 2611 or Pierre
Simard at ext 2240.