TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018 Volume 60, #13 John’s Photography

A new fundraising event for Boomer’s Legacy – Sup- Compassion Dogs, and Dale Erhart of Vimy Flight, and Reserve Divers from HMCS Malahat also attended from port Our Troops took place at Glacier Gardens Arena on an open cockpit event at the Heritage Air Park. CFB . June 16. A contingent from RCN Sail attended Camp Boomer, The army was represented by six members from 1 Ca- Hosted by the Friends of Boomer’s Legacy BC, 19 Wing sailing the STV Goldcrest from CFB Esquimalt to the Co- nadian Mechanized Brigade Group (CMBG) and 1 Field Comox, and CFB Esquimalt, Camp Boomer offered a mox marina. Led by Lt(N) Sean Milley and CPO1 Michel Ambulance, some who had served with Cpl Andrew walk/ run/ cycle event over six hours. Vincelette, the pair greeted visitors at the marina while “Boomer” Eykelenboom, the medic who was killed in During the Camp participants and members of the public three other crew members joined a combined MARPAC on August 11, 2006 and was the catalyst for enjoyed military static displays, presentations by speakers Team in their Navy Ride jerseys. founding Boomer’s Legacy. including Capt (ret’d) Trevor Greene, Island The Naden Brass Band, 11 Field Ambulance, and Naval Continued on page 2

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Continued from page 1 before LCol Jeffers and CWO The members of the Prin- Parent provided remarks on cess Patricia’s Canadian behalf of 19 Wing Comox, Light Infantry brought ra- and Capt (ret’d) Greene sent tions of all sorts to provide the participants off with words samples, as well as cam of encouragement. paint for face painting. They 888 (Komox) Wing pro- MANAGING EDITOR teamed up with Maj Francis vided the venue for the pre- Camille Douglas Laplante of the Silver Totems sentations, as well as hosting 250-339-8211, ext 8752 hockey team and youth from a dinner event that allowed [email protected] the 189 Port Augusta Royal participants and volunteers to Canadian Sea Cadets to host reflect on the outstanding day. GRAPHIC DESIGNER a Kids’ Boot Kamp. Soldier cards honouring Gillian Ottaway Querin Camp Boomer also of- CAF personnel who died EDITORIAL ADVISOR fered hands-on activities in service to since Capt Brad Little with the Scottish Regiment, 2002 were carried through- Comox Fire Rescue, 19 Wing out the duration of the walk/ DISTRIBUTION Fire Hall, 12 Military Police run/ cycle. Michael Pearce Flight, CANEX and SISIP. At the conclusion of the Volunteers from St. John six hour event participants Ambulance kept watch over formed up behind the Co- the Camp. mox Valley pipe and drum to A Division of Personnel Support Programs A Legion colour party march in to the closing cere- 19 Wing Comox, opened the day, followed by mony that included a tribute PO Box 1000 Stn. Main, a warm up by 19 Wing PSP, to the Wall of Remembrance, Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 who provided first aid sup- as well as several donation [email protected] port on the walk/ run route. presentations. The Canadian Military Wives “It was a day to remember Choir Comox sang O Canada for all involved, and an ex- citing inaugural event that is sure to pave the way to future success for Boomer’s Lega- cy,” shared event chair Bobbi Howard-Muir. “The original bike ride started with just a few people and grew, so there is no reason the same will not be true for Camp Boomer.” For more information on Boomer’s Legacy, visit Sup- portOurTroops.ca or go di- rectly to BoomersLegacy.ca.

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Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Karen Shelton

I am a civilian employee volunteer with Employ- for the DAAG, which I I am currently on a at 19 Wing Comox and ment Equity at DND for 22 found to be very reward- temporary work assign- would like to acknowl- years as a member of the ing experience - yet it was ment as the Indigenous edge that we are on the Defence Aboriginal Advi- often challenging trying to Desk Officer for Direc- traditional territory of the sory Group (DAAG). I’ve find a balance between my tor Workplace Programs K’ómoks First Nation. held the co-chair position full time information tech- and Services under ADM I am Sayisi Dene First at 4 Wing Cold Lake, plus nology job, my volunteer (HR-Civ) in Ottawa. I am Nations on my mother’s co-chair for both the Al- work with the DAAG, and also the indigenous voice side and my great-grand- berta and Pacific regions. personal life. on the Defence Civilian father, Chief John French, The role of the DAAG There were many extra Diversity and Inclusion was signatory to the 1910 is to provide advice and hours required to fulfill Strategy team and I am Northern Adhesion of guidance to senior lead- the role as national co- thankful for both of these Treaty 5. ership on systemic issues chair and I don’t think I opportunities. The experi- My father, a military impacting the recruit- could have done it without ence will be rewarding as veteran, is first born gen- ment, retention, develop- the support of my spouse, I help to pave the ground- eration after his father’s ment and promotional op- WTIS leadership and work in defining the Desk family emigrated from portunities of Indigenous members of the DAAG. I Officer role/ responsibili- Northern Ireland to Cana- Peoples in the Canadian am grateful for all the sup- ties, and in making the da in the early 1900s. Armed Forces and Depart- port they provided me to CAF/ DND an inclusive I have been employed ment of National Defence. accomplish this and now work environment, free with the Department of Most recent, I completed I have to try and return to from discrimination, and National Defence for over a three year term as Na- a somewhat normal work one that is respectful of 30 years, and have been a tional Civilian Co-Chair pace. everyone’s differences.

LGen Paul Wyn- nyk, Command- The K’omoks First Nation er of the Cana- welcomes all residents dian Army and of the Comox Valley to the Defence Team take part in the National Champion for In- Indigenous Peoples Day digenous Peoples, celebrations on June 21. presented Kar- Admission is free – and a en with a certifi- traditional welcome with cate and gift for Wedlidi Speck in the Big- her service as Na- house will take place at tional Civilian Co- 3:00 p.m. Chair for the De- Enjoy traditional foods, fence Aboriginal performances and work- Advisory Group shops, artisan ven- (DAAG). LGen dors, indigenous arts Wynnyk went on and crafts, as well as a to remark, “Ms. Karen Shelton has served as your Civilian Co-Chair kids-zone with tradition- from June 2015 to June 2018. During this time she has been tireless al games! in her efforts to keep the emphasis on the topics that pertain to the A special performance indigenous population within the Defence Team. Karen has skipped by Kumugwe in the Big- from this role to a temporary position as the Indigenous Desk Offi- house will take place at cer - ADM (HR-CIV) Directorate of Workplace Programs and Servic- 7:00 p.m. es. Karen’s role will be to work in partnership with all other areas of Located at 3320 Comox the department – both on the military and civilian side – to enable Road, parking is limit- the efforts, engagement and enthusiasm of our people in order to ed along the waterfront. meet DND’s mandate, both at home and abroad. Please accept this Please ride-share or trav- art work from the same artist as a token of our thanks to your ser- el by bike if possible. vice as our civilian co-chair.”

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responsibilities that bridge northern regions, while rank qualification course of the realms of aerospace op- the aircraft’s advanced about 60 training days from Fly what you fix erations and aircraft main- ISR capabilities can lead which they will be posted tenance. They literally do to worldwide deployed to their first squadron. This Public Affairs fly what they fix. operations. Canada’s es- is followed by operational Operational environ- sential Search and Rescue training specific to the air- ments for Flt Engrs cover fleets also rely on flight craft and role to be flown. an extremely wide range engineers onboard SAR The sequence of techni- of roles, aircraft types and Hercules, Buffalo, Griffon cian experience followed locations. In the realm of and Cormorant aircraft. by additional flight and tactical transport, Flt Engrs The crew composition of technical training in the Flt are part of the team on the Canada’s new fixed-wing Engr occupation is a natu- Twin Otter, as well as on SAR aircraft is yet to be ral evolution that makes the Griffon and Chinook determined. maximum use skills and helicopters. These fleets As part of the SAR crew, knowledge that have been carry essential personnel they help find and rescue progressively acquired in and equipment wherever hundreds of people in dis- a member’s career. This they need to be, responding tress every year, from coast helps ensure that quali- to military or humanitarian to coast to coast, at sea, fied personnel are ready to crises anywhere in Cana- and in remote northern lo- operate within the broad da and around the globe. cations. range of responsibilities In addition, CANSOF- Become a and greater independence COM’s 427 Special Op- flight engineer associated with Flt Engr erations Aviation Squad- The flight engineer oc- duties. ron (SOAS) in Petawawa cupation is currently seek- For more information provides unique and highly ing motivated members to about this occupation, in- challenging experiences join their ranks. Eligible Flt cluding the opportunity to A flight engineer (Flt tive role in air operations garding aircraft technical for their Flt Engrs. Engr candidates are drawn become a flight engineer, Engr) in the RCAF really as an essential member of and maintenance issues. In the Long Range Patrol from aviation (AVN) and join the briefing by the does have the best of both the flight crew, and is also As such, flight engineers role, they fly onboard the avionics (AVS) technician flight engineer attraction worlds. a respected advisor to the face a diverse and reward- upgraded Aurora patrol- trades. Once selected, they team at 407 Squadron on The Flt Engr has an ac- aircraft commander re- ing set of challenges and ling Canada’s coasts and attend a basic occupation June 26. RCAF trainees encouraged to make the most of their time between courses Capt Sylvain Rousseau

Every day, Royal Cana- on challenging opportuni- 2Lt’s Rebryna’s initiative dian Air Force personnel ties, work on professional and professionalism was safeguard our sovereignty development and work to- notable as his mentor pro- from coast to coast to coast wards obtaining a second gressively increased his re- and participate in missions language.” His advice to sponsibilities. For instance, around the world. each and every student is he produced a handbook to It’s no wonder that new to “have a positive atti- help guide new graduates members of the RCAF tude, stay focused on their from the Basic Military Of- family are excited to join goal, work hard and enjoy ficer Qualification course, their brothers and sisters in the journey to becoming he improved administrative arms to watch over the se- a fully-trained member of processes and, assisted his curity interests of Canada, the RCAF.” supervisor with the manage- but doing so requires being 2Lt Kyle Rebryna, a pi- ment of the BTL aerospace trade-qualified—and that lot awaiting training, is a engineering officer occupa- (Above) 2Lt Kyle Rebryna grins as he sits can take time. strong example of what tion training requirements. in an aircraft cockpit during Phase II pilot The waiting periods be- one can do to make the In addition, he complet- training at 2 Canadian Forces Flying Train- tween various phases of most of their time while ed significant professional ing School at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Sas- training varies for each oc- waiting for the next phase development by finishing katchewan in April. cupation, and can be per- of training. courses in Air Force Of- ceived as long. However, “Be bold and really in- ficer Development, Cana- (Right) 2Lt Kyle Rebryna receives a 2 Ca- these periods between vest in whatever mission dian Armed Forces Junior nadian Air Division Commander’s Com- training courses can be a your unit is performing,” Officer Development and mendation for his outstanding contribu- great opportunity for indi- he said. the administration of Share- tions while he was awaiting his next phase viduals to develop further 2Lt Rebryna arrived at 2 Point, to name a few. of occupational training. professionally. It’s up to CAD headquarters in Feb- Keeping busy during his all individuals to make the ruary 2017 with an open waiting period allowed most of their time. mind and a willingness to 2Lt Rebryna to enhance spective on the motivations thing to contribute, even ing at 2 Canadian Forces Maj (ret`d) Terry So- try anything. Once tasked his learning and acquire a of everyone who works at such an early stage of Flying Training School at kolowski administers the with certain administra- better understanding about there,” he noted. your career, is what can 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Sas- basic training list (BTL) tive duties he tackled the what goes on behind the “The Royal Canadi- bring you to work every katchewan. Before leaving administration officer at challenges head on with scenes in the RCAF. an Air Force is your Air day with a positive atti- 2 CAD, he was recognized 2 Canadian Air Division enthusiasm. “I think I now have a very Force, so build it up like tude, especially when your by the commander, BGen (2 CAD) headquarters in “Everyone at 2 CAD solid grounding in the ad- you own it, because— training courses can look Dave Cochrane, with a 2 Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was quite happy to let me ministrative workings of the well—you do,” he said. so far away.” CAD Commander’s Com- encourages every mem- spread my wings,” he said. training side of the RCAF, “Knowing that you’re re- 2Lt Rebryna recently mendation for his out- ber on the BTL to “take During his time at 2 CAD, and also an insider’s per- spected and have some- started Phase II pilot train- standing contributions. JUNE 19, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES | 5 End of an era at 19 Wing Health Promotion Camille Douglas, Canadian Forces Newspaper manager

If I had to choose only two Community Centre with re- concepts to explain the De- spect.” fence Team culture, it would “She has been my advisor be teamwork and transition. (for when I went off the rails), The military exemplifies my editor (for those times teamwork. We are better to- I let my emotions write my gether and are inter-depen- emails), and my best critic dent, whether deployed or (for all those great ideas I at home. came up with at 2 am).” Yet, we are constantly in “She has always had my transition: training, taskings, back, through all my screw postings, promotions – con- ups and grumpy moods, and tinuously, and eventually re- is why 19 Wing Health Pro- tirement. motion has enjoyed great 19 Wing Health Promotion success over the years.” is defined by the teamwork These reflections have between Kathi Cameron, been formed over several manager, and Maggie Nor- weeks – if not months – since man, administrative assistant. Kathi determined that this is Since 2006 this team has her time to transition. been working towards creat- She has worked in the ing a health promotion pres- health profession for over ence that was inclusive, wel- 25 years and holds an un- coming, and, most important, dergraduate degree in kine- judgement free. siology, a graduate degree In the past 12 years, Kathi in exercise psychology, and facilitated 849 courses, brief- a second graduate degree in ings, or training sessions clinical psychology. - an average of nearly six “I have tried to talk Mag- Kathi and Maggie eat cake in the spirit of Health Promotion per month. All told, Kathi gie into coming with me [into during one of a dozen REXSPO events they attended in their made an impression on near- my new career] but she has time together. (Inset) Kathi Cameron works at REXSPO dur- ly 5,000 Defence Team mem- turned my proposals down,” ing her first week at 19 Wing in 2006. bers – 3,981 military of all Kathi concludes warmly. ranks across every element, Over the last two years, and 971 civilians. Kathi has gained national Of course, it is Maggie who attention with the full day has maintained these stats. course that she developed unique ability to get through “I created a new database in partnership with 19 Wing to our personnel with the in 2010, so it was pretty easy Chief Warrant Officer CWO most complex and difficult of to pull stats from 2010-to- J-C Parent, originally dubbed subjects. Able to adapt to all date. The old database…not Promoting Respect in the levels of education and expe- so easy. I was able to grab the Workplace. rience, she has great success stats…just not as detailed,” Now being delivered changing opinions and influ- explains Maggie in her char- throughout the Canadian encing negative cultures.” acteristically humble manner. Armed Forces as Respect in In addition to her role at According to Kathi, Mag- the CAF, the course focuses 19 Wing, she is the author of gie has taken the lead role in on the day-to-day behaviours “Leading to Life Long Exer- all things administrative. of women and men in the cise” and a freelance writer “For the new Respect in workplace that could lead to in exercise psychology and the CAF course, Maggie ex- or be defined as sexual ha- mental health. She has served ecuted the setup, marketing, rassment. as a sessional lecturer for the and recording for the course, The development of Re- University of Victoria and and has played an integral spect in the CAF came about North Island College. role in facilitating the record through Operation Honour. “It is important to un- keeping process locally and In the early days 19 Wing derstand the psychology of nationally. No small task.” leadership, including CWO health promotion and change This demonstration of mu- Parent, identified a gap in to do this job well, and hav- tual respect is clearly evident programming that directly ing this degree, including as Maggie works to organize addressed the culture of the going through the process a fond farewell for Kathi, CAF as it relates to harm- of achieving it, has com- who is leaving 19 Wing ful and inappropriate sexu- pletely enhanced my work Health Promotion at the end al behavior (HISB). Kathi as a health promoter,” Kathi of this month to work more worked to fulfill this need, shared in 2015 when she directly utilizing the Masters and through intensive re- earned her Masters of Clini- of Clinical Psychology that search, developed a curricu- cal Psychology. she earned in 2015 - her sec- lum and delivered the first As Kathi prepares to hand ond graduate degree. course in January 2016. over the reins to 19 Wing As Kathi prepares to de- Kathi and CWO Parent Health Promotion, 19 Wing part, she is keen to credit their worked very closely during prepares to say farewell. A success to Maggie. his service as 19 Wing Chief luncheon in her honour will “Maggie is the creative Warrant Officer. take place on June 21, and mind behind our marketing “All of us at 19 Wing will before she departs, she will of programs and events, she be sad to see such a valuable lead our new 19 Wing Health serves as a researcher when I member of the team go. Kathi Promotion manager through have a question, and she has is an expert teacher and group facilitating a Respect in the always treated every person facilitator. She knows her ma- CAF session. walking into the Fitness and terial inside out and has the Teamwork and transition. 6 | JUNE 19, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES

Urban Search and Res- first class training was cue (USAR) is one of the broken down into struc- 19 Wing firefighters learn urban many specialized capabili- tural collapse and technical ties of CAF firefighters, search. The CAF members, who are ready to deploy six from Comox and eight search and rescue techniques to all corners of the world from Trenton, were work- at a moment’s notice for ing with first responders Lt Garrett Sykes, 19 Wing Fire Hall disaster relief. and firefighters from all The goal of a USAR over the on team is to search out and skills ranging from raking rescue people of all walks and shoring, how to rig of life in disaster stricken up supports for unstable areas, either natural or structures, and breaching manmade, both domesti- and breaking techniques, to cally and internationally. safely burst through rubble There are teams on high to get to them. readiness at all times in The latter half of the both 8 Wing Trenton, On- course involved learn- tario and 19 Wing Comox, ing how to employ rescue . equipment to locate survi- The skills and certifi- vors trapped under rubble, cations necessary to be including acoustic listen- on this team are taught ing devices, adjustable in an intensive two-week snake-like fibrescope cam- hands-on course in Bev- eras and even rescue dogs. erly, Massachusetts by The course closed on a Federal Emergency Man- large scale exercise which agement Agency (FEMA) gave the students an op- qualified instructors. portunity to practice all Many of these instruc- the skills they had gained tors have had a long and in a high pressure environ- proud career in the US ment. With a commitment USAR task force, bring- to the creation of more ing in their experience USAR roles in Strong Se- from responding to such cure Engaged, the oppor- disasters as 9/11, Hurri- tunity for our firefighters cane Katrina, and the Haiti to use these skills all over earthquake. the world has never been From June 4 to 15 this greater. JUNE 19, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES | 7 8 | JUNE 19, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES JUNE 19, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES | 9

Learning to sail with the 19 Wing Comox Yacht Club

Camille Soper

I love being on the water! crew and an instructor. We role in docking, the proce- the mainsail (which means When the weather’s warm, arranged for a meeting with dure is similar, yet different making it smaller) as well you can find me in my kayak all of us to come up with a every time. as the genoa foresail. This whenever I have free time. schedule based on our avail- After that we went out as would make the boat lean This year however, I decided ability. often as we could and learned less while on the water. to further my knowledge of Our crew was lucky be- all about raising the sails, and What we didn’t consider being on the water by en- cause we had quite a lot of using our sailor terminology at the time were the waves rolling in the Basic Cruis- availability between all three when talking about the bow that would accompany the ing Course put on by the 19 of us, and we wanted to get as (front), stern (back) port strong wind. Up to this time, Wing Comox Yacht Club much time on the water as we (left), and starboard (right). even with 30+ hours of ex- (19WCYC) and learn to sail. could, so it was a good match. We were taught all the perience on the boats, we I had been on a sailboat Now all we needed was good points of sail in relation to had not encountered strong a few times throughout the sailing weather! the wind, how to gybe a winds or waves, so this years, but never really knew The course was divided mainsail and the difference was going to be a new ex- any sailor terminology apart into two sections: classroom between a jib and a genoa perience for all of us. After from “Arrgh” and “You land and hands-on practical. The foresail. We learned how to chatting a bit, the examiner lubbers”, nor did I have any classroom portion was a pre- work as a crew as we rotated seemed satisfied that we idea what to do or how to determined two-day week- through the various posi- were capable of handling do it. end that all 21 students at- tions on the boat and, if you said wind and waves and Joining the tended and then the exam was were assigned as the skipper, the exam began. yacht club given the following weekend how to give commands that The water was rough and The first step was signing after a brief review. The crew: James Novakowski, Camille Soper, your crew would understand. we were tossed around quite up for the course, which I did The hands-on practical and Martin Kujawa. Once we were comfortable a bit, and although it seemed at REXSPO in September. could take place anytime with all aspects of basic cruis- intimidating at first, we got Cheque in hand, I attended between April 1 and June cates is needed for the course is. Oh and we also learned ing and our instructor felt we used to the way the boat the AGM in February, got 30. Also required separately but a member must have both how to tie knots – there are were ready for our practical heeled (leaned), steered my yearly membership to was a Pleasure Craft Op- before he can rent a sailboat. six of them that you have to test, we booked an examiner and reacted to our actions 19WCYC, and paid for the erating Certificate (PCOC) Getting on the water be able to identify and tie - from and set a date. while completing the differ- course. and a Radio Operator’s Cer- The very first hands-on and learn that each serves a Exam day ent tasks assigned to us. We The next step was to meet tificate – Marine (ROC-M). lesson consisted of boarding very different purpose. The morning of our prac- rotated our positions quite with the lead instructor, Mar- The PCOC could be taken the boat and identifying all The second lesson consist- tical exam, while checking frequently and all three of cel, who interviewed me on line at any time, and the its parts and equipment, as ed of docking the boat using the weather on the Envi- us got to experience vari- along with 20 other hopefuls, ROC-M Course is offered per the study manual pro- the motor, because believe it ronment Canada website, ous sensations throughout and provided me the oppor- several times a year through vided to us. It’s amazing how or not, you don’t sail onto a there was a Strong Wind the three hours on the water. tunity to ask any questions either the 19WCYC or the much actual time is needed to dock! Docking is the most Warning. This meant that It was quite a feeling of about the course. I was then Canadian Power Squadron. determine where each part is important thing to learn about the winds were stronger accomplishment when we assigned to a three person Neither one of these certifi- located, and what its purpose sailing and each boat has a than any of our crew were returned to dock in the still different motor, throttle and used to, or had ever sailed. windy conditions and all steering appendage. And be- While waiting for the exam- three of us aced the docking cause the wind plays a huge iner, we talked about reefing – yes we did it three times! We were debriefed by the examiner, and he signed our log books as having suc- cessfully passed the course. Passing the course allows you to rent one of the three sail boats that the Yacht Club owns and take it out “on a nice day, in light to moderate winds”. The exam day proved to be NOT a day we would venture out on our own at this time, but I am glad to say that we im- pressed the examiner with our actions that day, despite our lack of experience in strong winds. Our crew was very much at ease and we worked well together. It was definitely a great experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wanted to learn the basics of sail- ing. Would I go out again, if given the opportunity, to sail with experienced sail- ors in the same or windier conditions? You bet! 10 | JUNE 19, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES

Comox Military Family Resource Centre 1575 Military Row 250.339.8290 CAFconnection.ca facebook.com/comoxmfrc

COMOX MFRC SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Summer Day Camps The board of directors of the Comox Military Family Resource Centre Society is pleased to The children will have a fun-filled and busy summer Employee of the Quarter announce that the 24th annual general meet- participating in recreational activities, sports, field trips, ing will be held on: During the May 30 board meeting, the Comox MFRC swimming, crafts and more. Parents may register their employee recognition committee made a presentation to Jill Wednesday, June 27 children for one or more weeks. The program will be Killin who was nominated by her peers for the Employee 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. closed on August 6th (statutory holiday). of the Quarter. Conference Room We offer a Junior Camp (born 2011 and 2012) and Jill began working at the Comox MFRC as a casual youth 19 Wing Fitness & Community Centre an Adventure Camp (born between 2007 and 2010). worker in January 2015.

Business items will include: Limited spaces still available. Register early! She and her husband Blake moved from Campbell River to Cumberland where they have purchased a home. Jill holds Review of the previous minutes July 3 to August 31 a social service diploma as well as a special education as- Election of new directors 6:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. sistant certificate. Review of the audited Financial Statements Over the past few years she has taken on several roles Presentation of the annual report Junior Camp (19 Wing Family Centre) within the agency from youth worker, client services and Appointment of an auditor for FY 2018/2019 Adventure Camp (Youth Centre) admin support, both for the MFRC and the Family Centre. Constitution & bylaws special resolutions $165/week $132/short week (August 7 – 10) Jill’s dedication to the agency, her approachable manner, All members and families of 19 Wing are cor- along with her knowledge and abilities make her an integral dially invited. Mocktails and desserts will be Note: Military discount available. member of the Comox MFRC; she constantly goes above served. and beyond in all aspects of her daily role. She has quickly become the go-to person for all staff, whether it be for IT support, payroll questions or general information. Family Education Bursary/Bourse d’études familiale “Watching Jill take on the role of office administrator and financial assistant, UISSO & ITC, and watching her learn the Who’s eligible to apply? Military spouses and/or dependant youth new aspects of a role and growing into the position, while attending qualifying academic programs or retraining this fall. working closely with the financial administrator, has been Qui est admissible? Conjoints (es) et/ou dépendants à charge des a pleasure,” shares Cathy Stotts, executive director, Comox militaires qui participeront à des programmes d’études ou de forma- Military Family Resource Centre. “Jill is the person who will tions cet automne. always offer to cover the front desk without hesitation and has Questions can be directed to / Toutes questions peuvent être some involvement in every event or party. She is patient and soumises à Employment & Education Services / Service d’emploi et smiles, even when stressed; she is a positive and supportive d’éducation 250-339-8211 Local / Poste 7004 person, bringing up the moral in the office”. [email protected] Jill is truly the epitome of the vision and mission of the Application Deadline / Date limite: Friday / le vendredi 14 Sept 2018 Comox MFRC.

19 Mission Support Squadron traffic technician Cpl Boutil- ier uses one of many services to provide logistic support FITNESS SPORTS & to 19 Wing Comox. Traffic techs plan, execute and man- RECREATION age the movement of all CAF equipment and personal. They identify, mark and label commercial shipments com- Located in the 19 Wing Fitness and ing in and out of the base. Freight for- Community Centre at 1575 Military Row warding is used daily to support the squadrons with their shipments, and Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. is integral to ensure both operational Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and training mandates at 19 Wing are Statutory Holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. kept functioning efficiently. Military users only: 7 – 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m., Monday to Friday 19 Mission Support Squadron Fitness, Sports and Recreation: MEMBER PROFILE 250-339-8211, local 7173/ 6989 Sports Stores Counter: 250-339-8211, local 8315 Debut public concert CAFconnection.ca/Comox facebook.com/19WingComoxPSP at Merville Hall

Final chance for kayak training! [email protected] $10 Open callout for experienced players FULL BAR to join the base slo-pitch team! Region- als will be in Winnipeg from July 24 to 29. Only 200 tickets Ladies - recruiting now for the base available and they women’s soccer team! are going fast! For more information contact Justin Wolfe, Saturday, June 30 recreation and sports coordinator, at local Call or text Dee Lecompte at 8783. 8pm to closing 250.898.3192 JUNE 19, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES | 11 Cadet Annual Ceremonial Reviews

386 Komox Sqn Royal 363 Captain Brian Barker Sqn Royal Canadian Air Cadets Canadian Air Cadets The 386 Komox Squadron Royal Canadian Air The 363 Captain Brian Barker Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets 31st Annual Ceremonial Re- Cadets Annual Ceremonial Review took place on view took place in Campbell River on June 9. Representing 19 Wing Comox as the Reviewing June 5. Representing 19 Wing Comox was LCol Officer was LCol Bryn Elliott, Commanding Officer of 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron. The Brynn Elliott and CWO Bob Patten, and the Re- Air Cadet League Inspector was Mrs. Adele Vos. viewing Officer was Col (ret’d) Jon Ambler. The Air Cadet League Inspector was Mr. John Archer.

189 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Port Augusta Members of the 189 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Port Augusta participated in their Annual Ceremonial Review on June 9 at Glacier Gardens Arena. The reviewing officer was Mr. Pete Betcher, National Vice President Navy League of Canada, and the ceremo- ny was attended by Comox Mayor Paul Ives as well as Courtenay, Comox and Bowser Legion representa- tives, family, friends and invited guests. (Left) The Navy League Award of Excellence was presented by Mrs. Julie Hill- The 189 Port Augusta sea sden, vice president Sea Cadets Vancouver Island Division, to PO1 Kathleen cadets displayed fine drill and Lynxleg. (Center) The Lord Strathcona Award was presented by the review- ceremonial skills throughout ing officer Mr. Pete Betcher, national vice president Navy League of Cana- the day, and a few outstand- da to PO1 Liam Court. They also received the Navy League Centennial Coin ing cadets were honored with that was commissioned by the Navy League of Canada to commemorate the multiple awards. 100th year of sea cadets in Canada, and the Achievement Award, present- The Navy League Award ed to PO1 Lynxleg and PO1 Court respectively. (Right)The most decorated of Excellence - a national junior sea cadet was LS Iain Petersen who received three awards - Top Sec- award from the Navy League ond Year Sea Cadet, The Courtesy and Dress award, and the George White- of Canada, and the Lord head Seamanship Award. Presented by George Whitehead’s son, Martin. Strathcona Award - awarded from the Province of British training and staff cadet jobs cursion to the Great Lakes. to June. Columbia, recognized the top at cadet training centers this Sea cadets is for youth To learn more visit cadets of the year. summer. This summer also ages 12-18. They meet at 189portaugusta.ca, or con- More than 70 percent of the offers an international ex- HMCS Quadra on Tuesday tact the Commanding Of- 189 Port Augusta sea cadets change to the United States, nights from 6-9 p.m. during ficer at Donald.Irwin@ca- have accepted summer camp and a week long tall ship ex- the months of September dets.gc.ca. 12 | JUNE 19, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES

CMWCC hosts end of season concert

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