2013 Journal - Royal Alberta United Services Institute

The Royal Alberta
United Services
Institute
Celebrating 93 years
United in Service
Journal 2013
IN MEMORIAM
Maj (ret’d) Laurence Hugh O’Neill, CD
Lt(N) Donald John Morrison
David John Rudd
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning.
We will remember them.
Journal Editor: Maj Lloyd Northcott, CD
Journal Assistant Editor: Mrs. Janyn D.Bertram
The Royal Alberta United Services Institute
Our Vision
To be the premier organization in Alberta linking the public
with members of the Canadian military and their role within and
beyond the borders of Canada
Our Mission
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Members & Guests: The primary purpose of RAUSI’s mission to its
members and guests is to reinforce awareness of the RAUSI mandate
and vision.
Canadian Military: The primary purpose of RAUSI’s mission to the
Canadian Military is to provide moral and real support in accordance
with our resources.
Canadian Youth: The primary purpose of RAUSI’s mission to
Canadian youth is to assist cadets, (Air, Army and Sea) with moral and
real support and to provide bursaries in support of post-secondary
education.
The Community: The primary purpose of RAUSI’s mission to the
community is to be a bridge between the military and the community
and to respond to their mutual interests.
The Royal Alberta United Services Institute
Mewata Armoury
801-11th Street SW
Calgary Alberta T2P 2C4
Canada
Phone: 403.265-6628
fax 403.265.8357
Email: [email protected] Website: www.rausi.ca
Our Patron His Royal Highness
Andrew The Duke of York, KG KVCO ADC CD
The Royal Alberta United Services Institute
List of Officers and Directors, 2013
Board of Directors
Mr. Brent Felix
LCol JJ Martin, CD
LCol William Schultz, CD MSM
President
Vice President
Past President
Lt(N) Johanne Aylett
Dr. Bob Bergen, PhD (missing on photo)
Sgt John Bertram
Mr. Eric Cameron
Mr. Jack Fuchko (missing on photo)
HCol John Melbourne, CD (missing on photo)
Maj Lloyd Northcott, CD
LCol Rich Wright CD
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Honourary Positions
Maj Lloyd Northcott CD
Maj Ken Sivertsen, CD
2Lt Morris Smeltz, QC
Maj Bruce Henwood CD
Norman Leach
KPMG LLP
CWO Robert Henderson CD
Mrs. Janyn D. Bertram
Chaplain
Sec.-Treasurer
Solicitor
Membership
Librarian/Archivist
Auditor
Piper
Secretary
Message from the GOVERNOR GENERAL AND
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF CANADA
His Excellency The Right Honourable
David Johnston, CC, CCM, COM, CD
President's Report
As my second year comes to an end I would first and foremost like to thank our
Board of Directors for their support and hard work over the last two years. Their
efforts in volunteering for fund raising activities and the various committees,
helping achieve our goals and the aims of the Institute. It truly is a team effort.
You, our membership, have helped us towards those goals and we have
endeavored to bring many events for your enjoyment, supporting those efforts
over this time. I thank you for your continued support. I will not try to document
these many events as they have been well covered in our newsletters and I thank
all of those who have submitted pictures and articles. A big thanks goes out to
our editor Norm Leach along with Bruce Henwood producing a publication that
has become very important for keeping our members up to date in future events
and activities.
As I had mentioned last year, this year was going to be a year of changes and it
has been. The addition of the units from the closure of the NE Armoury, change
of command and improvements to the Armoury, construction and discussions
over parking, have all contributed to many adjustments. I expect that there will
be many more changes to come. However, we enjoy a great group of people
within RAUSI and serving members outside as well as the great people in the
various units, who all want to see the Mess succeed and continue to enjoy its
status as the most successful USI in the country. More changes are inevitable but
I have every confidence that all interested parties are working for a successful
outcome.
I am looking forward to a new round of speakers for our Speaker's luncheons and
seminars. Previous ones organized by Eric Cameron and Stewart Campbell have
been very successful. Thanks to you both. I would encourage all our members
to set aside these dates as they are always informative and entertaining.
We welcomed a new member to our staff and I would like to recognize the
efforts of Janyn Bertram, our new secretary for organizing the affairs of the
office and particularly in helping Eric Cameron who updated our website and
making it a key informational link to our membership.
This leads right into membership. A big thank you to our membership
committee for their efforts. We are well ahead in renewals and memberships and
congratulations to the early bird draw winners.
I would like to recognize one of our members, Capt(N) Bill Wilson who has
been awarded The Alberta Order of Excellence.
I have enjoyed my role as President and look forward to continuing to help the
Board for a successful 2014.
Brent Felix, P.Geoph.,L/S (Ret'd)
Padre’s Corner
By Major Lloyd Northcott
There is a poster in the Armoury about “Ethical Warrior”. The message
is intended for individual soldiers. So far so good, I suppose. Usually
the country declares war and sends the soldier. It is a political matter to
pick the good wars and avoid the bad ones. Soldiers don’t get to choose
the war and sometimes they are simply doing their duty by volunteering.
They trust their leaders to get it right. So for example the aircrew who
bomb a target are not responsible for the morality of the strike. The
government is, although governments sometimes deny this to save their
political skins.
It is a maxim that the enemy of today is the trading partner of tomorrow.
You do not go to war with people who have nothing to do with you, at
least it would be very rare to do so. For example in 1914 the great
powers of Europe were tightly knit in trade and commerce. That did not
prevent them fighting but neither did it obviate the fact that they were
each others most important trading partner after the war, as before it
began. This is a motive to fight a clean fight. Stuff for the “Ethical
Warrior”.
Nations, like individuals, can get swept away with strong emotions and
do acts which later they regret. Perhaps it was not such a good idea to set
aside the rules and wage total war. We all need forgiveness and new
beginnings some times, both in our personal lives and in our national life.
Europe has forgiven Germany its many sins and has moved along.
Unfortunately there is still bad blood between China and Japan. That
poses a threat to world peace. High time the Japanese said sorry and the
Chinese forgave them, unlikely as that might be.
A thought provoking book, Moral Combat, by Michael Burleigh provides
a well-informed study of the issues facing would be “Ethical Warriors”.
Sadly individual soldiers are often ill informed and potential sacrificial
lambs, or should I say scape goats. The best a regiment can do is to
inform its soldiers. We can only hope the political elements will do the
right thing. They too need to be informed about warfare but who is to do
that task? Maybe some of our members know someone who would
benefit from reading Moral Combat.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT
by Major (ret’d) Bruce Henwood, MSM, CD Past President and Chair of the
RAUSI Membership Committee
The RAUSI Membership Committee has been active for the past 6 years. It
was established to maintain and grow the membership to ensure
sustainability of the Institute. Awareness of the Institute remains the
singular issue, not many eligible members are aware of RAUSI, so the
Membership Committee strives to find ways of promoting The Royal
Alberta United Services Institute. Promoting RAUSI is a challenge as it is
very much word of mouth advertising by current members. Another issue is
the over use of the acronym RAUSI, people outside the Institute are not
aware of the initials or what the Institute stands for. Simply put the Institute
exists as social organization for its members and for the four pillars that
RAUSI supports: the Canadian Armed Forces (regular and reserve
components), our Veterans, our Youth (through the Cadet movement) and
our First Responders (police, fire and EMS).
2013 was a busy year for the Committee. The Committee met 9 times over
the course of the year to review membership renewals and determine ways to
attract new members. The Committee is made up of 14 volunteers including
the current President and Vice President, 7 Past Presidents, 2 Board
members, 2 members at large and of course the Secretary.
The 2013 RAUSI Membership Committee
(L-R) Janyn Bertram (RAUSI Secretary), Committee Chair Maj Henwood, Col
Thompson, Maj Westbury, Maj Sivertsen, Rev Haffenden, RAUSI President Mr.
Felix, LCol Schultz, Lt(N) Aylett and Mr. Cameron (missing RAUSI Vice President
LCol Martin, Capt(N) Wilson and Capt Campbell)
Membership Statistics
The Institute had a decrease in membership of 9% when compared to 2012
figures. The committee had a self-imposed target (10% of 2012 Ordinary
members) of bringing in 17 new Ordinary members but despite our best
attempts only 11 new Ordinary members joined in 2013. The Institute is
very proud to have Corporate Memberships with General Dynamics Canada
Ltd and Raytheon Canada Limited along with the senior leadership from
both the Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Fire Department.
Membership
Class
Ordinary
Out of Town
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
Comments
152
14
165
17
158
13
150
14
161
16
41 CBG
Members
Garrison
Members
Life/Honorary
Corporate
Group
28
25
15
12
19
16
25
26
26
25
Members not belonging to 41 CBG
10
10
55
11
15
55
11
10
39
12
5
38
9
5
37
Includes Memorial Cross recipients
Industry partners
Large contingents such as Calgary
Police and Fire senior leadership
Total
285
313
272
257
272
Residing 100 km or more from
Calgary
The membership renewal process that has been followed for many years now
has not encouraged timely membership renewal in RAUSI, consequently the
Institute spent an inordinate amount of time and energy renewing
membership well into the summer. This caused some confusion amongst
members that renewed late, they in fact thought they were renewing for the
upcoming year not renewing for the current year. As a result some members
failed to renew for 2013, they will be contacted early for renewal for 2014.
Membership Committee Activities
The Membership Committee conducted several activities during the year to
recognize new members and to acknowledge early renewals. A “new recruit
luncheon” recognizing new Ordinary members was scheduled for 21 June
2013 but was postponed due to the flooding in Calgary. It was rescheduled
for 6 September 2013 and 9 “new recruits” attended. It was an opportunity
to brief them on the Institute, its activities, finances, upcoming events and to
meet some other members.
2013 New Recruit Luncheon
(L-R) David Usherwood, Tom Leppard, Doug Clark, Past President Bill Schultz,
Steven Gasser, Gail Haight, Brian Naylor, Tim Haight, David Holmes, Past
President and Committee Chair Bruce Henwood and Gary Agnew
Some other initiatives that the Membership Committee have undertaken
include a cut off for 2014 membership renewal at the Annual General
Meeting and to avoid confusion on future membership renewals, notices will
be sent out in November. A new Ordinary Member application “Bounty
Program” is being implemented. Since most new members join RAUSI by
word of mouth, those current members who bring in a new Ordinary
Member will be rewarded for their “recruiting activity” with a reward or
bounty. The bounty is simple for Ordinary Members bringing in new
Ordinary Members they will receive a one time bounty of a $20 reduction in
the subsequent year’s dues. For all other members bringing in a new
Ordinary Member they will receive a $20 bar chit. Hopefully this will
encourage word of mouth advertising!
All members of The Royal Alberta United Services Institute are encouraged
to promote the Institute. RAUSI is open to new members who may be
currently serving or retired from the Canadian Armed Forces or our Allies.
Additionally, membership is open to individuals, groups of 20 or more, and
businesses regardless of military service, that share the same values, vision
and mission as the Institute. Future growth and health of the Institute
depends upon a strong membership base, the challenge is to get the word
out.
Early Bird Membership Renewal Draw
Membership renewals traditionally have been sent in October of the
preceding year with a view to early renewal. Those Ordinary members that
renew before the Christmas break have their names entered into the Early
Bird Membership Renewal Draw. The names were drawn at the 13
December 2013 monthly business luncheon and they are; Mr. A. Hay (4
tickets to Monthly RAUSI Business Luncheons), BGen L. Maes (book The
Patricias: A Century of Service) and W/C V. McKeague (bottle of scotch)
(L-R) HCol J. Melbourne RAUSI Director, W/C V. McKeague (with his
bottle of scotch) and Maj B. Henwood Chair RAUSI Membership
Committee presenting the bottle of scotch
BURSERIES
Simone Emery – Bursery Recipient of $5,000.00
Joseph Kay – Bursery Recipient of $5,000.00
DONATIONS
AWARD OF THE KOREAN GOVERNMENT AMBASSADOR FOR
PEACE MEDAL
1ST LIEUTENANT EDWARD ARTHUR TSCHIDA
In the Spring of last year it came to the Royal Alberta United Services
Institute’s (RAUSI) attention that the United States Department of Defense
and the Republic of Korea were trying to find Korean War Veterans to
receive a special recognition for their service to mark the 60th anniversary of
the Korean War. RAUSI nominated one of our members, Edward Arthur
Tschida, to receive the Official Certificate of Appreciation signed by the US
Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta as well as the Korean government’s
Ambassador for Peace Medal.
Edward Arthur Tschida served in Korea with both the US Army and the US
Air Force in 1951 and 1952.
The details of his service are as follows:
Master Sergeant Edward Arthur Tschida - 27757754
38th Infantry Regiment - Edward Arthur Tschida
2nd Infantry Division (1951) United States Army
1st Lieutenant Edward Arthur Tschida 02270300
6149 Tactical Group - 5th United States Air Force (1952)
United States Air Force
On January 16, 2013, 1st Lieutenant (Ret’d) Edward Arthur Tschida
02270300 was presented the Ambassador for Peace Medal on behalf of the
Korean government in the Mewata Officers’ Mess
Ed, on behalf of all the RAUSI membership; “well done and thank you for
your service in the cause of Peace”.
Capt(N) Bill Wilson receives
The Alberta Order of Excellence
Article courtesy of the Calgary Senior Magazine, November 2013 edition.
Honourary naval captain William H. Wilson, 88, spent three years at sea as a
young man, and his continuing dedication to naval service had a lasting
impact on Alberta. When the Second World War broke out, Wilson was
unable to join the army cadets in has hometown of Winnipeg, so he
joined the sea cadets instead. Then, in 1942, he joined the Canadian Naval
volunteer Reserve and served as a seaman gunner on the HMCS Ottawa 2,
taking part in later stages of the Battle of the Atlantic, including the Normandy
landings. Following his discharge in 1945, he began a long and distinguished
career with Canadian Pacific, starting at CP Airlines in Winnipeg, then moving
to the railway division, and including secondments to work on the Mackenzie
Valley and Foothills Alaska Highway pipeline projects.
Wilson also joined the post war naval reserve, rising through the ranks at
reserve establishments in every city he lived in, strengthening training
programs and working to build connections with the community. When he
finally moved to Calgary he joined HMCS Tecumseh. After retiring from the
reserve in 1979, he continued to be involved in the naval community,
becoming a founding member of the Naval Museum of Alberta Society in
1984. He was appointed an honourary captain by the Canadian Navy.
In 2001 Wilson became general manager of the successful campaign to raise
$26 million needed to develop the Military Museums, opened in 2009, which
combines the Naval Museum of Alberta with the Museums of the Regiments
and an air force museum.
“What makes a good citizen? I think a good citizen is concerned with
everything. He has to be concerned about his contributions to the
community,” Wilson said. “He has to be concerned about educating those he
can educate.”
LOOPS FOR THE TROOPS 2013/2014
The Loops for the Troops (LFTT) 2013 race, sponsored by the R.A.U.S.I.
Foundation, was held on Fathers’ Day 16 June 2013 at 09:00 at parking lots
E and F in North Glenmore Park. LFTT was a 10K run, a 5K run/walk either
individually or as a team (minimum 4 members). There was also an option to
Run in Spirit whereby you don't have to physically participate or even attend
the event but simply make a donation to the event.
The event was a great success with about 600 participants with Military
vehicles and First Responders displays.
With runner registration and Corporate Sponsorship the R.A.U.S.I.
Foundation made approximately $30,000 which went towards donations in
accordance with the RAUSI four pillars of support, youth, veterans, serving
members and first responders and their families.
Loops for the Troops (LFTT) 2014 will be held on Fathers’ Day 15 June
at 09:00 at parking lots E and F in North Glenmore Park. LFTT is a
5/10K run, a 5/10K run/walk either individually or as a team (minimum 4
members) and a 2K walk. There is also an option whereby you don't have to
physically participate or even attend the event but simply make a donation to
the event.
We are looking forward to support from our RAUSI membership by
becoming a volunteer as well as promoting the event to friends and family. If
you are interested in volunteering as part of the RAUSI team that is
organizing and running the Race please contact the LFTT Volunteer
Coordinator, Linda Wright at nurselinda.wright @gmail.com or
[email protected].
You can register at any Running Room store, online at the RAUSI web site
www.rausi.ca, follow the Loops for the Troops link, the Loops for the
Troops web site www.loopsforthetroops.ca, follow the Running Room link,
or at the Running Room web site at www.events.runningroom.com or copy
this
link
in
your
browser.
http:/www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=10095
Once registered you can obtain pledges from all your family and friends to
raise money for your personal participation.
*Team captains register first and invite members to join up!
Captains who register for the Team events will be sent a password to
invite members to register to join their team.
IMPORTANT: Please verify the spelling of your Team Name. This
MUST be consistent.
**Last day for online registration is on June 14th, 2014 at 11:59 pm.
You can still register in person at the race kit pickup or on Race Day.
(See below)
Children 5 & under register for free at the race site on Race Day.
For further information, distribution of advertising materials, to become a
corporate sponsor or to volunteer you can also contact Janyn the RAUSI
secretary at 403-265-6628, [email protected] or Bill Schultz at
[email protected]
We are looking forward for this to be another successful event for The
R.A.U.S.I. Foundation in support of all the worthy beneficiaries who receive
donations from this annual fundraiser.
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Bill Schultz
Past President & LFTT Race Director.
THE LOOPS FOR THE TROOPS PRESENTATION TO
THE SHOOTING EDGE
The “Edge Group” has always remained focused on helping
those around and the organizations that assist in making our
communities and country a better place.
The Edge Group is committed to leave this place better than
when they found it. To date they have given through goods,
services or cash over $100,000.00 and the amounts are growing.
Some of the military organizations that they have supported are:
The Canadian Military Funds Foundation
The Calgary Highlanders Military Funds Foundation
The Military Funds Foundation
The Loops for the Troops Event
Cpl M. Starker Scholarship fund
Bill Schultz presenting a plaque of appreciation to J.R. Cox,
owner of the Shooting Edge from the Royal Alberta United
Services Institute Foundation for his donations in support of
The Loops for the Troops Event over the past six years.
The Royal Alberta United Services Institute
Purpose, Priorities and Funding Request Guidelines
Source of RAUSI (“Institute”) Funds for Funding Purposes
Funds from any source governed by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
(AGLC) (more specifically casinos) are held in a special Casino Account, distinct
from RAUSI operating funds, for disbursements according to the policies and
priorities of the Institute, and in accordance with the Rules and Regulation of the
AGLC.
The Purpose of the Institute is:
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To encourage and promote the arts, science, literature and history related to the
Canadian Military.
To serve as an interface between the public and Canadian Military.
To provide a variety of services to our Members and Guests.
To co-operate and co-ordinate activities and services with allied organizations.
RAUSI Funding Priorities: (not in any particular order)
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Education:
Canadian Military, History, Post-Secondary Bursaries and
Scholarships.
Memorials to Canadian Military: Regular, Reserve, Cadet, First Responders.
Veterans’ Food Bank, Poppy Fund and related causes.
Support for Injured Veterans, Military Families, Benevolent Societies and related
needs for assistance.
Treatment and Comfort Services for injured Veterans.
Cadet Organizations.Support for Canadian Military efforts to assist in Social
Development, Education and Rehabilitation.
Canada – Off to War
Norman Leach
Sam Hughes, Canada’s Minister of Militia and Defense, had a distrust of the
professional soldier. As a civilian himself he believed that a citizen militia was
the best defense Canada could have and so the professional army was to be kept
at a minimum. In the spring of 1914 the official count of men in the Canadian
Military was exactly 3007 (some say 3110) – from cooks to generals.
For Prime Minister Robert Borden Hughes’ attitude was a worry as the PM had a
very real belief that war in Europe was not only possible but inevitable. He had
made a special agreement with the Liberal Opposition in Ottawa that if Great
Britain went to war against Germany the Parliament would vote unanimously for
supporting the mother country. Just over 3000 men was simply not enough to
meet Canada’s commitments. However, Borden and Hughes were friends and
political allies: he Prime Minister was not ready to take on the fiery Minister of
Militia and Defense.
When shots rang out in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914 the Austrian Archduke Franz
Ferdinand was dead and the world was sent careening to war. Interlocking
alliances meant that countries that had little interest in war were compelled to
support those who were threatened by mutual enemies.
In 1882 Italy joined the German and Austro-Hungarian empires formalizing the
“Central Powers.” Further, France had signed an alliance with Russia as early as
1894 in anticipation of the shifting political realities of Europe.
However, the shrinking size of the world had compelled even the biggest
empires to search out allies with Great Britain and France signing an agreement
that year. By 1907 Britain, Russia and France had completed a formal alliance
that would become known as the “Triple Entente.”
The Ottoman Empire (Turkey) and Bulgaria joined forces with the Central
Powers and the Triple Entente soon included Japan, Belgium, Serbia, Greece,
Montenegro, Romania and the Czechoslovak legions.
For Canada war would come late in the evening of 4 August 1914. When Great
Britain declared war Canada was compelled to join in. However, as agreed to by
all of the politicians in Ottawa, Prime Minster Border called the House of
Commons into session on Aug 5 and the parties voted unanimously to support
Great Britain – Canada was at war.
Sam Hughes – who had been resisting Borden’s calls for a stronger professional
army now saw his chance. Publicly declaring that Canada would send a full
division to Europe Hughes immediately started recruiting men across Canada.
Within two weeks over 32,000 signed up and Hughes was compelled to order
recruiting cease.
The new question was – what did you do with 32,000 men who were ready to
fight for a country completely unprepared for war.
Hughes was never daunted by a challenge. In fact, he was completely convinced
that he was the right man for the job. Not happy with being the Minister of
Defense and Militia Hughes was also a strident Canadian and an amateur
inventor.
As the Minister he had taken over the Ross Rifle project. When the British Army
had refused Canada a license to make the Lee- Enfield rifle the Government in
Ottawa was determined to have its own rifle. Enter Sir Charles Ross. Ross was
convinced that his new rifle would replace the Lee-Enfield and so was Hughes.
Hughes led the charge to building the rifle but there were issues. The British
Army (and by extension the Canadian Army) demanded that the average soldier
be able to fire ten aimed shots per minute. It was against this standard that the
Lee-Enfield had been built and tested. The challenge with the straight pull
design of the Ross Rifle’s bolt was that it would heat under the rapid-fire
conditions and jam. This was more than a little disconcerting to soldiers but
Hughes was convinced that the soldiers just needed better training on the rifle.
The Ross Rifles would be waiting for the new Canadian recruits.
Further, Hughes was convinced that the Canadian soldier had to look good when
compared to the British soldiers. He took to his designer table again and came
up with the Oliver Pattern system for carrying the soldiers’ kit. It was beautifully
made form Canadian cowhide but that was the problem. The leather took hours
of special care to retain both its usefulness and integrity. There was little hope of
either in the mud that the Canadian solders would be facing in less than a year.
It was this Sam Hughes that was waiting for the 32,000 plus men heading for the
new camp that Hughes was having built in Valcartier Quebec. Knowing that the
men would need food, shelter and training facilities Hughes took to building the
camp on a bare piece of land just north of Quebec City. It was no easy task.
Roads, utilities and buildings were laid out on a map. Four hundred tradesmen
were brought in to start and finish construction before the recruits arrived.
Hughes thought that everything was going splendidly – Borden and the Canadian
Officer Corps had severe doubts.
The trains carrying the new recruits started to arrive. However, “new” might not
have been the right word for the men disembarking at Valcartier. When the
original call for recruits went out it was for men with military experience. Many,
though not all, of the new Canadian division did have experience – most in the
British Army and many had seen combat in places like South Africa and India.
These men were tough. They had come from the mines, logging camps and
farms from across Canada. They were used to surviving in some of the harshest
climate conditions in the world and they were not afraid of a hard day’s work.
Many had continued to belong to local militia units often using their experience
to act as training officers and to fill the roles of experienced NCO’s.
Hughes thought they were the cream of the Canadian militia crop. He believed
that they were equal to any soldier anywhere – including the British elite units.
The Minister started to actively lobby Prime Minister Borden that he, Hughes,
should be the one to lead these men into combat. To Hughes Borden was cool, in
private he swore Hughes was never going to the lead the men he was training.
As the men occupied the tent city at Valcartier they saw the world very
differently from Sam Hughes. Most recruits, and most Canadians, believed that
the war was not really a serious event. Newspapers and politicians alike
proclaimed that the Germans would turn tail as soon they saw British (and
Empire troops) and that the war would be over by Christmas 1914.
Soldiers wrote home saying that they had “pulled one over on the Government of
Canada.” For them signing up meant some basic training and then off to
England. There would be some more marching and training there, then a short
trip to France, back to England and after the holiday was over back to Canada –
all at the expense of the Canadian taxpayer. Little did they know many would
never come home and those who survived until 1919.
While Hughes was supportive of the men now marching up and down the road of
Valcartier he was still suspicious of the elites that rank and privilege could bring.
One of the things that rankled him the most was the idea that units were named
such as the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and the Governor General’s Body Guard. He
believed these units were more loyal to their traditions than the Government of
Canada.
Hughes, causing anger and near rebellion, stripped all of the units of their names
and insisted that they fight as numbered units. To many it was a betrayal – they
were proud of the histories of their units and the numbers meant nothing. In a
more practical way it negatively affected morale in that many of the men were
willing to fight for their friends and family who belonged to the same unit but the
new units did not respect where a man came from. Soon, family and friends were
split up breaking the bonds that made men willing to risk their lives for their
comrades.
Hughes did do one thing well. When the British government announced that it
did not plan to allow the Canadians to fight as a cohesive unit but rather planned
to use the Canadians piecemeal to fill in for soldiers lost to British units Hughes
railed against the plan. Through sheer force of will he forced the British
Government to change its mind and to allow the Canadians to fight together –
the Canadian Expeditionary Force Division was born.
In October 1914 the men were deemed ready for service in Europe. Soon the
men, horses and equipment were being loaded onto 30 ships in preparation of
crossing the Atlantic in anticipation of “taking it to the Hun.” With its escort of
seven Royal Navy warships it would be the largest flotilla to leave Canada
during the war.
Even here Hughes was not able to keep way from meddling. As the ships were
being loaded he insisted it was being done wrong. The professionals knew that
the right way to load the ships was to send all related items together on the same
ship. For example, artillery pieces were to be dismantled and loaded with the
gun, carriage, caisson and horse harness altogether. Hughes ordered that all guns
be loaded together on one ship, the carriages on another and so on. When the
ships reached England it took days to sort out the mess created by Hughes’ order
including replacing the 800 horses and 5,000 tons of supplies left behind in
Canada.
On arrival in England, much to Hughes disappointment, the command of the
Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) was taken over by Lieutenant-General
E.A.H. Alderson, an experienced British officer who had commanded Canadian
soldiers in the South African War. Alderson would lead the Canadians for about
a year and a half – all the while fending off interference from Hughes back in
Ottawa.
If the men and officers of the CEF felt that Valcartier was “roughing it”, nothing
could have prepared them for their time in England. The British Army felt,
rightly, that the Canadians no matter how tough they were or how much
experience they had in other wars were just not ready to head directly to Europe.
More training was required.
For the next four months the CEF would endure the harshest winter in decades at
its temporary home the Salisbury Plain. The temperature was bitterly cold, in and
of itself, not an issue to the Canadians but the incessant rain was. Everything was
soaking wet all of the time, ankle deep mud was everywhere and soon Hughes’
Oliver Pattern carrying system was being replaced by the less attractive but
tougher (and moisture resistant) British 1908 pattern webbing.
December 1914 saw the CEF not heading home in time for Christmas dinner
after a brief European holiday, but writing letters home that there were rumours
the men would be heading to France and combat “very soon.”
The grand adventure was turning out to be anything but.
Norman Leach is a historian, award winning writer, documentary producer,
professional speaker and adventurer. He has written seven books on Canadian
military history including the best-seller “Passchendaele.” As well, Norman is
the editor for the RAUSI newsletter.
ROYAL ALBERTA UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE
MINUTES OF THE 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
HELD ON THURSDAY, 21 MARCH 2013
CALGARY GARRISON OFFICERS’ MESS
COMMENCING AT 1900 HOURS
1.
Call to Order
There were 22 Ordinary members, 4 Garrison members, 3 41 Canadian
Brigade Group, and 3 Life members registered. A quorum was declared
in accordance with Article 40 of the bylaws. The meeting was called to
order at 1905 with Mr. Brent Felix in the Chair.
2.
Invocation and Moment of Silence
Maj Lloyd Northcott called upon the members to rise. He then provided
the following invocation; “Let us give thanks to the Almighty for the
blessings of the past year. Let us seek forgiveness and reconciliation
where there has been dispute and unhappiness. In the coming year let us
renew our commitment to our basic mission as a bridge between the
civilian and military communities. And may the Most High renew the
energy of our Board, volunteers and membership. Amen.” Maj
Northcott asked that all remain standing as he acknowledged members of
the RAUSI that passed in 2012; LCdr Surgeon James Forward, CD and
F/O Cecil James Palmer.
One minute of silence was observed in their memory.
“They shall no grow old as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them”
We will remember them
3.
Welcome to RAUSI Members
Mr. Brent Felix welcomed all members and guests to the AGM and
thanked all for attending. The RAUSI membership continues to grow
and the board of directors is dedicated to moving forward.
4.
Commander 41 Canadian Brigade Group (CBG) – designate, LCol
Scott Long, Chief of Staff
 LCol Long addressed the membership, offering her best wishes on
behalf of Colonel Roy Boehli.
 41 CBG will have a Change of Command ceremony on 7 September
2013. Colonel Roy Boehli will hand over command of the Brigade to
LCol John Conrad, the current DComd.
 41 CBG has initiated a Strategic Planning Group with the aim of
having an overall personnel increase of 250 personnel over a five year
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period. One key element is the embedding of recruiters with the
Recruiting Centre. This will help the Recruiting Centers more clearly
understand the ‘Battle Rhythm’ of 41 CBG. It will also provide a unity
of effort for the nine units within 41 CBG.
Transformation activities continued with 41 Service Battalion
becoming responsible for institutional support in Calgary and Southern
Alberta. This change came about with the closure of ASU Calgary, and
the move of 41 Service Battalion from the Northeast Armoury to the
ASU building.
LCol Long spoke of the current fiscal environment, where DND is a
significant % of the Governments ‘dime’. Lots of money is tied up in
Infrastructure and Capital projects. The Reserve Brigades across the
country have seen minor cuts to their funding envelope. What should
be noted is some of the Regular Force funding cuts which have seen a
60% reduction in the 1 ASG O&M , 50% in 1 CMBG and the loss of
five exercises by the LdSH (RC).
In the next 12 months, 41 CBG will see 13 soldiers in training for the
final Afghanistan mission. These 13 were selected from a total of 134
volunteers.
Plans for the next year
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Domestic Operations Exercise – The TBG exercise in the first week of
April will primarily look at Command and Control procedures and
communications. It will be conducted as a CPX at the Battle Group
level.
Ex DOMESTIC RAM will take place in Saskatchewan art the end of
April 2013.
Summer training in Wainwright. The emphasis is on initial leadership
courses.
CWO Kelly, the Brigade RSM, spoke and stated that 41 CBG is the smallest
Brigade in the country, with approximately 1100 soldiers. Over the last 10 years
443 of the current members have served on operations in Bosnia, Afghanistan
and other locations. The Brigade members are stepping up to the plate in filling
our taskings with a 94% fill rate for our tasks this summer.
5.
Don Freeman Memorial Bursary/Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee
Bursary
Maj Lloyd Northcott reported we received and accepted 6 complete
bursary applications for 2012. Two successful candidates were selected
to receive $5,000.00. They were:
Mr Thomas A. Ulph received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee
Bursary.
Mr. Lance Henwood received our Wing Commander Don Freeman
Memorial Bursary.
These two individuals, besides being full time students, had a few
curricular activities as both were outstanding members and eventually
aged out from their cadet corps here in Calgary.
The Board and the Institute congratulate both of these fine young people.
6.
Minutes of Previous AGM
It was MOVED by Maj. Henwood and SECONDED by LCol Wright
that the minutes of the 22 March 2012 Annual General Meeting be
accepted as presented and distributed. CARRIED
President’s Report
Mr. Brent Felix reported that he had become President in August of
2012, when Capt Leek tendered his resignation. Monika Jarosinska
became the new Secretary when Ms. Kim Nelson tendered her
resignation. Lt (N) Bouliane tendered his resignation from the Board of
Directors. On Nov 11th 2012, the Board of Directors asked LCol Martin
to accept the appointment of Vice President.
7.
The Diamond Jubilee activities took place in 2012, and included
attendance at the annual Trafalgar Dinner and support to a new
Remembrance Day activity at Signal Hill.
Mr. Felix recognized the work of the non-military pillars of our
organization, especially the Calgary Police and Fire Services. He also
confirmed our intention to maintain our position as a liaison between the
military and the community.
The addition of three units to CGOM will lead to challenges throughout
the year.
Auditor’s Report
MWO Andre Thibodeau addressed the members and asked them to
review the financial statements which were found in the Journal. The
synopsis of the information showed that the Foundation was in a more
profitable position than in previous years and that the Institute had a
decrease of $43,000 in its financial position.
8.
.
It was MOVED by Maj Soehner and SECONDED by Capt Fisher that
the Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements presented during this
AGM be accepted as presented. CARRIED
9.
Foundation Report
LCol Schultz provided an overview of the Nov 11th ceremony at Signal
Hill. It was attended by approximately 400 people and supported by the
KOCR and RAUSI.
LCol Schultz reported that the Loops for the Troops run will take place
on Father’s Day, Sunday June 16th, 2013 at North Glenmore Park. The
committee has met approximately 3 times this year and is moving
forward with plans.
10.
CGOM Report
The President of the Mess Committee, (PMC), Captain Peter Boyle, was
unable to present a report due to a short notice absence on his part. A
report will be provided in the newsletter.
11.
2013 Casino Report
Mr. Brent Felix reported that our last Casino was held on the 22 nd and
23rd of January 2013. The Institute has not yet received their funds as a
result of this event. It is expected that we will receive the funds in the
May/June 2013 timeframe. He thanked everyone who has volunteered in
the past and will be asking them again for the next one, likely to occur in
the third quarter of 2014. Without the support of our members, none or
our donations to various organizations would be available
Mr. Brent Felix indicated that he was going to investigate setting up a
separate casino for the RAUSI Foundation.
12.
13.
Membership Report
Maj Henwood presented his report to the membership. The membership
committee completed its 5th year of service to the Institute, and
continues to demonstrate year over year growth in the membership. It is
a voluntary committee, with the majority of the members being Past
Presidents. The committee met 9 times in 2012 to monitor membership
numbers and discuss strategies in maintaining existing members and
growing the membership base. Between 2011/2012 there was a 19%
year over year growth. One of the targeted areas for ongoing growth is
to get the senior EMS members to join RAUSI. Membership at 31
December 2012 was comprised of 317 members; 177 Ordinary, 17 Out
of Town, 25 Garrison, 25 - 41 CBG; 2 Memorial Cross; 15 corporate
members, 17 Calgary Fire Department and 39 Calgary Police Senior
Officers. Also included are 7 Life Members and 4 honorary members.
A new recruit lunch was held in September of this year with 10/16 new
recruits in attendance. As of this date we have 8/17 new recruits for
2013. Maj. Henwood also reported that he believes our Early Bird Draw
will again be held in December 2013.
Entertainment and Sports Report
HCol John Melbourne presented the Sports and Entertainment report.
RAUSI hosted and participated in a number of events during the year.
The regular events that occurred were:
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The Mother’s Day and annual Stampede Brunch were hosted by
CGOM, well attended by RAUSI members.
The Summer BBQ was hosted by the Corvette Club, but was primarily
staffed by RAUSI members.
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14.
Sadly our annual RAUSI Golf tournament was cancelled due to lack of
participation. It is hoped that this year it will be different.
Attendance at the monthly RAUSI Business Lunches and Happy Hours
could have been better. Speakers from the Military community were a
draw.
The year began with the New Years Levee. The NE Armoury retained
their title for the best Moose Milk. The King’s Own Calgary Regiment
also served Moose Milk and HMCS Tecumseh had their wonderful
Clam Chowder. All participants look forward to 2014
Confirmation of Action of the 2012 Board of Directors
It was MOVED by Lt(N) Cruickshank and SECONDED by Lt(N) Bialek
that the membership confirm the acts and resolutions of the 2012 Board of
Directors. CARRIED
15.
Report of the Returning Officers
Lt(N) Cruickshank reported the results of the election for the 2012 Board
of Directors. Capt Tschida was unable to attend the meeting.
Elected as President by acclamation:
Mr. Brent Felix
Elected as Vice President by acclamation:
LCol JJ Martin
Elected as Directors for a two-year term:
Lt(N) Joanne Aylett, CD
LCol Rick Wright, CD
Dr Bob Bergen
Mr. Eric Cameron
Elected as a Director for a one-year term:
Mr. Jack Fuchko
Sgt John Bertram
It was MOVED by Lt(N) Cruickshank and SECONDED by Capt Phillip
Fisher that the report of the Returning Officers be accepted. CARRIED
It was MOVED by Lt(N) Cruickshank and SECONDED by Capt Phillip
Fisher that the ballots be destroyed. CARRIED
16.
Appointment of “Honorary Auditor”
It was MOVED by MWO Andre Thibodeau and SECONDED by Mr.
Cameron that KPMG, LLP be appointed “Honorary Auditor” for 2013.
CARRIED
17. Other Business, if any
F/O Jim Merkley expressed concern about access to the building. It was
explained that it was a DND responsibility to ensure that routes were clear.
The 41 CBG COS stated that he would look into the matter.
Maj. Northcott requested that the membership join him in thanking Rev
Eric Haffenden for his service to the Institute for over 25 years. Eric has
decided to move into a less active role, but will continue to be a supporter
of our work.
Mr. Eric Cameron noted that RUSI Edmonton would be hosting a ½ day
Symposium on Saturday May 11th 2013. Maj Alex Tsang is the new
President at RUSI Edmonton.
Mr. Cameron noted that Cdr Doug Campbell, CO of HMCS St John’s
would be doing a presentation on OP NANOOK, on 5 June 2013. This is
an annual exercise that is carried out in our arctic region.
18.
Adjournment
Mr Felix terminated the Annual General Meeting at 2032 hours.
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Minutes prepared by:
Minutes approved by:
LCol JJ Martin
Vice President, RAUSI
Mr. Brent Felix
President, RAUSI
The R.A.U.S.I. Foundation Balance Sheet As at
2013/12/31
ASSET
Current Assets
Endowment Fund-695
8,600.36
Chequing Account-380
22,225.24
Total Cash
30,825.60
Bursary Endowment Fund
100,582.09
GST Recoverable
487.34
Total Receivable
487.34
Total Current Assets
131,895.03
TOTAL ASSET
131,895.03
EQUITY
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings - Previous Year
119,811.71
Current Earnings
12,083.32
Total Retained Earnings
131,895.03
TOTAL EQUITY
131,895.03
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
131,895.03
Donations made:
Calgary Military Family Resource
Centre
2,500.00
Wounded Warrior Canada
5,000.00
Naval Museum of Alberta Society
1,390.00
PPCLI Foundation
5,000.00
13,890.00
Approved:
Brent Felix
Director
Ken R. Sivertsen
Director
The R.A.U.S.I. Foundation
Income Statement 2013/01/01 to 2013/12/31
REVENUE
Donations Rec'd - LFTT Receipt
6,413.25
Donations Rec'd - LFTT Non Receipt
13,197.00
Running Fees
19,564.00
Donations - Bequests Individuals
Donations rec'd - Bn Park Corp
Interest Revenue
420.00
7,500.00
594.35
Provincial Community Spirit Grant
10,347.96
Total Revenue
58,036.56
TOTAL REVENUE
58,036.56
EXPENSE
General & Administrative Expenses
Advertising & Promotions
772.60
Brochures
337.50
Board Meeting Expenses
553.51
LFTT Committee Meetings
702.87
Bn Park Event Planning
Logistical Support
11,651.06
9,732.50
Office Supplies
675.27
GST Expense
858.98
Police Security
66.00
Race Dog tags
3,840.00
Timing Management Services
2,055.00
LFTT - Toilet Rental
Prov. Fees - Registered Charity
Miscellaneous Expenses
625.00
60.00
132.95
Donations Made
13,890.00
Total General & Admin. Expenses
45,953.24
TOTAL EXPENSE
45,953.24
NET INCOME
12,083.32
Institute Life Members
HRH Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO
Cat C.E. Cooke CD
Rev. E.V. Haffenden
Lt(N) D.J. Morrison*
Col L.S. Thompson, CD
Maj R.S. Westbury, CStJ CD
Capt(N) W.H. Wilson, OMM AOE CStJ CD
Maj Ken Sivertsen, CD
Institute Honourary Members
The Governor General of Canada
His Excellency The Right Honourable David Johnston,
CC CMM OMM CD
The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
The Honourable Don Ethell, OC OMM AOE MSC CD LLD
The Premier of Alberta
The Honourable Allison Redford, QC
The Mayor of Calgary
His Worship Naheed K. Nenshi
Institute Memorial Cross Members
Mr. Michael Hornburg
Ms. Linda Loree
*denotes deceased
LIST OF ORDINARY MEMBERS 2013
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Ms.
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Capt
Mr.
Mr.
F/O
Capt
F/O
LCol
Mr.
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Mr.
Mr.
Capt
Maj
Mr.
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Ms.
Mr.
Ms.
Mr.
Cpl
Capt
LCol
Mr.
Capt
Ms.
Mr.
Col
Mr.
Fred
Barry
Gary
Gordon
Dennis A.
Torben
Dennis
Martin
Art
Barry
Joanne
Mark
Robert
John
Murray
Joan
Samuel
George
Chris
Don
James
Vern
James
David
Robert
Gus
Eric
Donald
Stewart
Ed
Douglas
Tom
Robert
Susan
Owen
Doreen
John
Mark
Cameron
Tom
Dale
E.C.
Suzanne
Albert
Donald S
Dean
Abbott
Agnew
Agnew
Aker
Anderson
Angelo
Apedaile
Arkell
Armstrong
Ashton
Aylett
Barham
Bergen
Bertram
Bialek
Black
Blakely
Blochert
Blundell
Bobyn
Boyle
Brewer
Brinker
Brown
Bryden
Buziak
Cameron
Campbell
Campbell
Clancy
Clark
Cerkvenac
Cruickshank
Cruickshank
Cullingham
Davies
Dicey
Dickerson
Diggon
Doucette
Dunsmore
Elford
Emery
Engelhardt
Ethell
Faithfull
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MSC CD
CD
Ph.D.
CD
CD
CD
OMM CD
CD
CD
CD
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Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
LCdr
Capt
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
W/O
Mr.
Maj
LCdr
Mr.
Brent
Philip
James
Fred
Donald
Jack
Marty
Steve
Steven D.
Shael
Kenneth
Gordon
Mark
Gail
Tim
Jeep
(Eugene)
Charles
Scott
Peter
Alastair
Art
Rod
Robert
Jim
Bruce
Robert
Roberta
David
David
Paul
John
Bob
Michael
Scot
J.E. (Jim)
Roy
David
Joseph
Jack
Perry
Norman
Don
Thomas
Tex
Andre
Stephen
Jim
Lachlin
Felix
Fisher
Forward
Fowlow
Fraser
Fuchko
Fulkerth
Gagnon
Gasser
Gelfand
Goodall
Grier
Griffiths
Haight
Haight
CD
CD
CD
CD
QGM
CD
Hall
Hansen
Hanwell
Hauenstein
Hay
Hazle
Hendrickson
Henderson
Hennessy
Henwood
Herold
Higgins
Hood
Holmes
Hughes
Ink
Ivkovic
Jamieson
Jamieson
Jamison
Jardine
Johnston
Kay
Krusche
Kuzma
Leach
Leonardo
Leppard
Leugner
Lorent
MacDonnell
MacKeen
MacLachlan
CD
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Mr.
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Mr.
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LCol
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Maj
Mr.
Maj
Mr.
Capt
Mr.
LCol
Mr.
Lt(N)
Lt
Mr.
Maj
F/L
2Lt
Col
Lt
Mr.
Mr.
Cdr
Mr.
Mr.
Lucien
Adrian
Fred
JJ
Dwayne
Ric
Vern
Rod
John
Jim
Bruce
Robert
George
Lisa
Ian
Ken
Jim
Brian
Lloyd
Vince
Graeme
Ralph
Ed
Richard
Dean
George
Lawrence
Michael
Craig
Roger
David
Mike
Larry
Thomas
William
Don
Bevan
Morris
James
Mark
Herb
Janet
Doug
Wayne
Alexander
Jim
Christopher
Robert
Jack
Maes
Mann
Mannix
Martin
Matheson
McIver
McKeague
McLeod
Melbourne
Merkley
Millar
Millar
Milne
Mitchell
Morgan
Morris
Murphy
Naylor
Northcott
O'Connor
Percy
Perry
Pipella
Pootman
Provins
Pumple
Purdy
Ricketts
Robertson
Rowley
Rudd*
Ryan
Sales
Schneider
Schultz
Skinner
Slater
Smeltz
Smith
Soehner
Spear
Stillwell
Stinson
Stretch
Tadich
Taylor
Tebbs
Teel
Thompson
OMM CD
OC CD LLD(Hon)
CD
CD
CD
OMM CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
QC CD
CD
QC
Ph.D.
CD
QC
MMM CD
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QC
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Mr.
Capt
Mr.
Mr.
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LCol
Capt
Ron
Ed
Bruce
David
Chuck
Edward
Gordon
Rick
Frederick
Thompson
Tschida
Tunna
Usherwood
Von
Webb
Wells
Wright
Youck
DFC AM3 Bronze Star
CD
CD
CD
*denotes deceased
LIST OF OUT OF TOWN MEMBERS 2013
Maj
Col
Lt(N)
MWO
Maj
Maj
LCol
2Lt
Capt
Maj
LCol
Mr.
LCol
Lt.
Ray
Ian
Brian
Ian
Michael
Gareth A.R.
Larry
Ralph
Kenneth
E.D.
Jon
Murray
Ian
James
Ansell
Barnes
Beard
Brown
Crabbe
Davies
Gilchrist
Gilmore
Hickford
Loyd
Moffat
Moxley
Taylor
Westbury
CD
CD
CD
CD
MBE
CD
CD
CD OMM
CD
LIST OF GARRISON MEMBERS 2013
Capt
Maj
LCol
Cdr
Capt
Col.
Capt
Lt(N)
Capt
Lt
LCol
Col
Col
Lt
LCol
Gordon
Robert
Martin
Michael
Randy
Charles
Phillip
Kelli
Miroslav
Arlen
Normand
Nic
Ian
Tim
Lee
Cousins
Craddock
Delaney
Ervin
Fisher
Hamel
Martinson
Novak
Novak
Peterson
Rochon
Stanton
Taylor
Turner
Villiger
MGen
Paul
Wynnyk
CD
CIC
CD
CD
CD
CD
CIC
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD OMM
MSM CD
LIST OF FIRST RESPONDER MEMBERS 2013
Calgary Fire Department
Calgary Police Department
LIST OF 41 CBG MEMBERS 2013
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OCdt
Col
Maj
2Lt
Maj
2Lt
Sgt
Capt
Cpl
LCol
2Lt
Capt
2Lt
LCol
Maj
LCol
Map
Capt
Capt
Capt
Maj
Maj
2Lt
John
Unaiz
Roy
Peter
Sean
Malcolm
Milos
Ryan
Ryan
Mark
Bruce
Mark
Lorna
Robert
Neil
Patricia
Michael
Ryan
Moses
Jocelyn G.
Ken
Devon
Dave
Jean
Michael
LCol
Eppo
Maj
2Lt
LCol
Timothy
John
Ross
Alden
Bawa
Boehli
Boyle
Coughlan
Day
Dimic
Flavelle
Friesen
Fuchko
Gilkes
Jewells
Langman
Loh
MacLaine
Murphy
Owens
Palmer
Pano
Roberts
Ruller
Smibert
Sweeney
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
Tremblay
van
Weelderen
Wallace
Wenkoff
Wickware
CD
CDD
CD
LIST OF CORPORATE MEMBERS 2013
General Dynamics Canada
Raytheon Canada Limited
The Past Presidents
1920
*Gen Hon. A.H. Bell, CM, DSO
103 Regt. & 31 Bn.CEF
1921 *Col G.E. Sanders, CMG, DSO
NWMP, RNWM, “C” 1st Cdn. Pion. Bn.
1922 *Col G. MacDonald, VD - 12th CMR
1923 *LCol J.N. Gunn, DSO, VD
8th FD. Amb., RCAMC
1924 *Dep. Comm. J.W. Spalding
RNWMP, RCMP, Cdn. Army 50th
1925 *MGen D.W.B. Sprey,OBE, VD
100th Regt. DAQMG 2nd Cdn. Div
1926 *LCol G.H. Whyte, MC
1927 *Col D.G.L. Cunnington, OBE, MC, VD
191st Bn. CEF, 50th Bn. CEF, Calgary Regt,
RCA
1928 *Maj H.W. McGill, MC, VD
31st Bn. CEF, Cdn. Fd. Amb.
1929 *Maj A.N. Martin
1930 *LCol C. Ritchie, MC
116th & 137th Bn. CEF, Calgary Highlanders
1931 *Lt H. Farthing - RCASC
1932 *BGen L.F. Page, DSO
50th Bn. CEF & 4th Cdn Div.
1933 *Col E.R. Knight, VD
56th Bn. & 49th Bn. CEF
1934 *BGen D.J. McDonald, DSO, MC
1934 *LCol D.H. Tomlinson, MBE, VD
10th Bn. CEF, Calgary Highlanders
1935 *LCol D.H. Tomlinson, MBE, VD
1936 *LCol H. Pryde, ED
3rd Div. Sig. Coy, RCCS
1937 *Col N.D. Dingle
U. of Alta Contingent CEF & Post Office
Rifles
1938 *Col H.C.A. Hervey, VD
15th Cdn. Light Horse/12th CMR
1939 *Capt H.G. Nolan, CBE, MC
1940 *LCol A.C. Cooper-Johnston, MC, VD
RCAMC
1941 *LCol E.R. Selby, DSO, VD
8th Fd. Amb. RCAMC
1942 *Maj N.A. Campbell - The Calgary Regt.
1943 *Capt D.C. Sinclair
1944 *Lt T.W. Collinge
1945 *Capt R.C. Carlile RCASC
1946 *LCol H.E. Wright, ED - RCA
1947 *LCol J. Begg, DSO, ED
The Calgary Regt.
1948 *S/L H/F Francis RCAF
1949 *Col J.F. Scott, OBE, ED, QC
15th Light Horse, Calgary Highlanders, RAF
1950 *LCol J.H.R. Thomson, MBE, ED
RCA
1951 *Maj A.H. Turney, ED
The Calgary Regt.
1952 Maj F.H. Johnson, MC
The Calgary Regt. & Calgary Highlanders
1953 *F/L F.A. Lane - RCAF
1954 LCol U.K. Jull, MC, VD, QC
The Calgary Regt. & 31st Bn., CEF
1955 LCol R.E. Lucy, MBE, MC, ED, CD RCA
*denotes deceased
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
*Capt R. Jackson, OBE, VRD - RCNVR
*S/L H.L. Mackenzie - RCAF
*Maj D.E. Waines, CD - RCA
*Maj W.H. Baker, ED - RCASC
*LCol C.M. Johnson, CD
Royal CDn Dental Corps
1961 *LCol P.W. Higgs, CD - RCA
1962 F/L J.L. Wright, CD - RCAF
1963 *LCr M. McDiarmid, CD - RCNVR
1964 *LCol A.F. McIntosh, ED, CD
The KOCR (RCAC) & Sherbrooke Fusiliers
1965 *G/C G.E. Sargenia, VD - RCAF
1966 *LCdr G.J. Manolescu, CD - RCNVR
1967 *LT H.W. Owens -- RCASC
1968 *F/O W.A. Mallett - RCAF
1969 *Capt B.R.B. Gore
31st Recce. Regt
1970 *LCol S. McKinnon, DSO
Cape Breton Highlanders
1971 *LCol C.M. McLean, DSO, ED, CD
Lord Strathcona Horse (Royal Canadians)
1972 *Maj A.M. Edwards
The Royal Regt of Wales
1973 F/O C.J. Palmer - RCAF
1974 Capt V.R. Brewer, CD
RCNVR & Calgary Highlanders
1975 *S/L E.H. Teed, CD - RCAF
1976 *MGen W.A. Howard, CM, CM, CD, QC
KOCR (RCAC)
1977 *Capt J.S. Woods
The Loyal Edmonton Regt.
1978 *F/L W.G. Fraser, CD
RAF & RCAF
1979 *LCol M. Tennant, C, ED, CD
RCA & Calgary Highlanders
1980 *Lt. W.M.F. Patterson
“Canloan”, The Parachute Regt.
1981 Col L.S. Thompson, CD - RCASC
1982 Cdr F.R. Fowlow, CD - RCN
1983 - 1984 Capt (N) W.H. Wilson, OMM, CD
RCN (R)
1985 – 1986 *LCol K.A. Cashman, CD
1st Special Service, RCA, Calgary Service Bn
1987 *F/L R.P. Owens - RAF
1988 *F/O W.G. Roddie RCAF
1989 – 1990 LCdr S.R. Wallace, CD - RCN
1991 – 1992 *KCdr A.T. Love, CD - RCN
1993 – 1994 HCol A.M. Harradence - RCAF
1995 – 1996 *Maj D.E. McKenzie, CD
1997 – 1998 Maj R.G. Ansell, CD, ADC
1999 Col J.D. Barnes, CD - LdSH (RC)
2000 – 2002 Maj R.S. Westbury, CD
RN, HAC (Inf.), Alta. Mil. Staff
2003-2005
The Rev. E.V. Haffenden
2006-2007
Maj R.B. Henwood MSM, CD
2008-2009
Maj K.R. Sivertsen, CD
2009-2010
Lt(N) S.R. Bouliane, CD
2010-2012
LCol W.F. Schultz, MSM CD
2012
Capt G. Leek, CD
2012-2013
Mr. B. Felix
The Royal Alberta United Services Institute
Mewata Armoury – 801-11th Street SW
Calgary AB T2P 2C4

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