AUGUST 2018 Newsletter

President’s Message

Hello everyone … below are a few items to draw to your attention for RLMI activities starting in the Fall:  As you are aware from the 1 June 2018 Update to Members, there is a change in RLMI meeting/event nights to Mondays (see page 2 for further details)  Our first event for the Fall season is the Annual Cocktail Party 1600hrs-1800hrs on Monday10 Sept 2018 at HMCS PREVOST (watch for the invitation and RSVP to be distributed later in August)  Our first General Meeting will be held: Monday 1 October 2018 - 1900hrs for 19:30hrs. Topic: The Canadian Contributions to Radar- Maya Hirschman, Manager, Secrets of Radar Museum  Please review the Notice of Proposed Amendments to the RLMI Constitution and By-laws on page 3, 5 and 6.  Our next RLMI Executive Meeting is 13 September 1330hrs at HMCS PREVOST.  Welcome to new RLMI members/applicants: Catherine Elliot Shaw, Beth Sayler  Save-The- Date: Friday 19 October 2018- The Veterans’ Classic- at The Raceway, Western Fair- Opening Ceremonies 5 pm/Live Racing 6:30 pm  For further information on RLMI, please see www.rlmi.ca New members and guests are welcome to attend RLMI events.

Thank you…hope to see you 1600hrs Monday 10 September 2018 for the Annual Cocktail Party at HMCS PREVOST !

Gerry Gerry Treble President

Upcoming RLMI Meetings/Events

Please note change of meeting and event nights to Mondays * Timing for General Meetings will continue as usual: 1900hrs Meet and Greet --- 1930hrs Meeting/Presentation 2018  10 Sept- Cocktail Party  01 Oct- General Meeting (vs. 8th Thanksgiving)  12 Nov- General Meeting  10 Dec- Social (late afternoon) or Mixed Formal Dinner (tbd) 2019  14 Jan- General Meeting  11 Feb- General Meeting (and AGM, if date change approved)  11 Mar- General Meeting  08 Apr- General Meeting  13 May- Mixed Formal Dinner XX June- Tour (tbd)  09 Sept- Cocktail Party  07 Oct- General Meeting (vs. 14 Oct Thanksgiving)  04 Nov- General Meeting (vs. Remembrance Day)  09 Dec- Social or Mixed Formal Dinner

*As noted in the Update to Members dated 1 June 2018, Mondays are administration nights for HMCS PREVOST, with a reduced number of staff on hand and therefore reduced demand on the Wardroom and parking. Since PREVOST already has staff there for building access and a bartender scheduled, Mondays are much more non-conflict such that PREVOST does not have to ask RLMI for supporting funds.

Executive Committee Meetings are held in the 2nd Floor Boardroom at HMCS Prevost at 13:30 hrs (2nd Thursdays). RLMI members are welcome to attend in a non- voting capacity. Fall Executive Committee meetings dates are as follows: 13 September --- 11 October --- 08 November We welcome LCol B.N. (Brian) Harris, CD to the position of 2nd Vice-President.

RLMI Constitution and By-Laws – Notices of Motion With RLMI history dating back to 1927, interest and leadership in RLMI has evolved with RLMI objectives and traditions remaining our focus. Amendments to update the RLMI Constitution and By-laws were approved for recommendation to the membership by the Executive Committee at its 10 May 2018 meeting. Please see page 5 and 6 for details of these recommendations which will be voted on at the 01 October General meeting. The RLMI Constitution and By-Laws may be viewed at: http://www.rlmi.ca/Constitution.pdf

General Meeting - 25 April 2018 LCol Rick Phillips was our presenter on the topic "Organizing the Withdrawal From Afghanistan, How It's Sometimes Tougher to Get Out Than Get In." LCol Phillips was born in Exeter, Ontario and is the fifth generation of ‘Phillips’ in the Canadian Forces (his daughter is the sixth). A career soldier who has served Canada in many tours in foreign countries (including Angola, Egypt and Afghanistan), LCol Phillips was enrolled into the Canadian Forces in August 1975, as an Officer Cadet at Royal Roads Military College. He graduated from College Militaire Royal de St Jean in 1979 with a Bachelor degree in Administration, and proceeded to Petawawa, Ontario, to join the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s) as a troop leader. He has since served in London, ON with the 1st Hussars, and various positions with the 8th Hussars, including five years in Germany, as a staff officer at Army Headquarters in St Hubert, and an Officer Commanding at the Armour School in Gagetown. LCol Phillips’ time in 31 Canadian Brigade Group is almost unique in that he has been the Brigade Chief of Staff, and CO of 31 Service Battalion, the Windsor Regiment and the 1st Hussars.

LCol Rick Phillips (left) was thanked by New members Dr Gord Sellery (left) and Lt Doug Acton. Capt Walter Podebry (right) were welcomed by President Gerry Treble.

Mixed Formal Dinner- 15 May 2018

It was great to see so many in attendance at our RLMI Mixed Formal Dinner held 15 May in the Wardroom at HMCS PREVOST. Thanks are due to RLMI Secretary Gail Sneddon and members of the organizing group for supporting this event.

Please see more photos at the end of this Newsletter.

RLMI Tour No. 32 The 15 June 2018 tour of the Ontario Police College, as well as Rush Creek Wines with dinner at the Wayside Dining Lounge Buffet, was a great success. Our RLMI Tour Directors organized and led this most educational and enjoyable event….thank you to Mrs. J.A. (Judy) Grunwald and LCol A. (Armin) Grunwald, COM, MSM for their great work in organizing this tour.

Information on the Ontario Police College, including the “Constable Selection System” may be viewed at: https://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/police_serv/OPC/OPC_about.html Participants were members and guests of the Royal London Military Institute, 427 (London) Wing RCAFA, and the Royal Canadian Legion, Byron-Springbank Branch 533. Please see more photos at the end of this Newsletter. Recommended Amendments to the Constitution &By-laws

The following amendments (see next page) to the RLMI Constitution and By-laws were approved for recommendation to the membership by the Executive Committee at its meeting 10 May 2018. This communication is intended as “Notice” of proposed amendments as prescribed in section 9.0 of the Constitution for voting at our October General Meeting. The RLMI Constitution and By-laws can be viewed on the RLMI Website at http://www.rlmi.ca/Constitution.pdf

1.0 Cover Page – Delete all reference to Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) in RLMI communications. Rationale: RLMI is not a member of CDA.

2.0 Page 3- Add: “The Executive Committee may offer complimentary annual memberships to Commanding Officers, serving Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC) Officers and other leaders of Sea, Army, and Air Cadet Programs. Such members do not have voting power in the management of the Institute and are not eligible to hold office. Such memberships may be renewed on an annual basis.” Rationale: Outreach

3.0 Page 4 3.0 (b) - The Annual General Meeting shall be held in February [rather than November] of each year in conjunction with the scheduled General Meeting. Rationale: This would align with the financial reporting cycle for the financial year which ends 31 December and allow the Treasurer time after December 31 to prepare and present the financial report and for that financial year at the Annual General Meeting in February. Elections would still occur at the November General meeting with Officers and Directors taking office at the AGM in February. New Executive Committee members would officially be in place starting in February (bi-annually) following the AGM. The period between the elections in November and the AGM in February may be used for orientation and transition activities.

4.0 Page 7 5.0 (a) - The officers shall be a President, Past President, two Vice-Presidents, a Secretary and a Treasurer. [Delete the sentence: The offices of President and Vice- President must be filled by members of a commissioned rank]. Rationale: While originally an organization composed mainly of commissioned officers, interest and leadership in RLMI has evolved to include a wider membership.

5.0 Page 3- 1.0 (a) REGULAR MEMBER Membership consists of serving and retired members of the Canadian and Commonwealth Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and retired or serving members of Allied Forces. Membership is also offered to interested and distinguished citizens who have not served in the Armed Forces. [Delete the sentence:“or did not hold a commission”]. An individual may be invited by the RLMI executive to become a member because of his/her service to the community.

6.0 As meeting and event days are now Mondays, Section 3.0 “Meetings” requires revision or deletion. Section 9.1 also needs updating to reflect the date of any changes approved.

The Garden Party

The 2018 Garden Party was held 20 June at HMCS PREVOST located at the Forks of the Thames and home to the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial. While the Garden Party in London has not been held in recent years, there has been a long standing tradition in the military community to invite civilian community and business leaders, politicians etc. to a Garden Party where they could meet and mix informally with members of the local military.

Below is a photo of Col Chris Poole (right) and Jim Swan (left)

The 2018 Garden Party was a joint effort of the Garrison Community Council London and Region, HMCS PREVOST and 31 Canadian Brigade Group. As this event has not been held for some time and in order to address organizational/logistical issues such as accommodation and budget, invitations were limited this year. I was invited to attend as RLMI President.

HMCS Oriole

Ten RLMI members attended a 20 July 2018 Reception at the Port Stanley Royal Canadian Legion Branch 410. These members were also invited to participate in VIP tours on the HMCS Oriole on the same Friday afternoon. HMCS Oriole is the sail training vessel of the Royal Canadian Navy based at CFB Halifax in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is a sailing ketch, currently the oldest commissioned vessel in the Royal Canadian Navy, and also the longest serving commissioned ship. Originally the yacht Oriole IV, the vessel was first acquired by the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, then returned to private ownership at the end. Oriole IV was reacquired during the Cold War for use on the East Coast of Canada before switching to the West Coast of Canada in 1956. In 2018, the training vessel returned to the East Coast. The picture on the right above includes Lt(N) Derek Scott Niles, CD, Executive Officer – HMCS PREVOST & Central Region Staff Officer – Admin & Training Royal Canadian Navy / Canadian Armed Forces. Please see more photos at the end of this Newsletter.

RLMI Executive Committee 2018 - 2019

President Lt G.W. (Gerry) Treble [email protected]

Past President LCol A. (Armin) Grunwald, COM, MSM [email protected]

1st Vice-President LCol I. C. (Ian) Haley, CD [email protected] 2nd Vice-President LCol B.N. (Brian) Harris, CD [email protected]

Secretary MWO G. L. (Gail) Sneddon, CD [email protected]

Treasurer LCol F.B. (Barry) Graham CD [email protected]

Director, Speakers LCol I. C. (Ian) Haley, CD [email protected] Mrs J.A. (Judy) Grunwald

Directors, Tours [email protected] LCol A. (Armin) Grunwald, COM, MSM

Director, Cadets Capt S. F. (Sam) Newman, CD [email protected]

Director, Kit Shop WO E. (Elizabeth) King, SSStJ, CD [email protected] Director, Website

Mrs. J.A. (Judy) Grunwald [email protected] Editor

Director, Newsletter Lt G.W. (Gerry) Treble [email protected] Director, Chaplain Rev. F. R. (Frank) Mantz 519-473-3962 Director-at- Large LCol J.W. (Scotty) Martin, MSM, CD [email protected]

Auditor: Major W. D. (David) Weames, CD

CADET CITIZENSHIP AWARDS

As you are aware, RLMI provides annual Citizenship Awards for deserving cadets in selected units of the Navy, Army and Air Force Cadets. The cadet unit selects the cadet and the RLMI presents a framed certificate and $50.00 to the selected Cadet for demonstrating the following:  Pride in his or her Cadet Corps  Active Service to peer groups  A well balanced involvement in the corps  Acting as a community Ambassador for the Cadet Movement

Many thanks to Sam Newman for his work in coordination of this important RLMI initiative. Thanks also to the RLMI members who attended and made presentations on behalf of RLMI.

Below is a thank you note from one such cadet recipient that was sent to Sam Newman:

Subject: Cadet Citizenship Award

Good Evening, I was the recipient of this award at the #3 Striker Squadron annual parade. I am honoured to receive this award and I thank you very much for this honour.

Flight Corporal Evan Seys

… more photos at the end of this Newsletter.

Additional photos taken at RLMI events…

… General Meeting - 25 April 2018

… Mixed Formal Dinner- 15 May 2018

… RLMI CADET CITIZENSHIP AWARDS

Judy Grunwald and LCol (retd) Armin Grunwald, COM, MSM attended #9 RCACC (London) 78th Annual Ceremonial Review, Saturday, 9 June 2018. The Reviewing Officer was Lieutenant-Colonel Allan Finney, CD, 1 H Commanding Officer who also rides with the 1st Hussars Cavalry Troop.

(L) Presentation to Warrant Officer Sean Christensen of the Royal London Military Institute (RLMI) Certificate and $50.00 cheque to the Cadet for demonstrating the following: pride in his or her Cadet Corps; active Service to peer groups; a well balanced involvement in the corps; a community Ambassador for the Cadet Movement, by LCol (retd) Armin Grunwald, Past President of the RLMI and Judy Grunwald.

(R) Presentation to Warrant Officer Alyssa Levigne of the LCol Armin Grunwald & Mrs. Judith Grunwald Award. This award is presented to the Cadet Piper who has attained the highest level of achievement in his or her music skill--the "Most Proficient Piper". Presented by LCol A. Grunwald, COM, MSM and Mrs. J. Grunwald.

(L) Presentation of $200.00 donation from the 9 RCACC (London) Alumni (Judy Grunwald, Chairperson, LCol (Retd) Armin Grunwald and Captain (Retd) Ronald C. Dawson) to the Support and Sponsoring Committee, Major Bruce MacKinnon, CO, 9 RCACC, to be used for the Pipe and Drum Band. We were told that 4, new pipers are in training for September.

(R) 9 RCACC (London) Pipe and Drum Band with Judy Grunwald and LCol (retd) Armin Grunwald, COM, MSM (After serving on the #9 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (London) Support and Sponsoring Committee for about 5 years, plus obtaining a $40,000.00 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and starting the #9 RCACC (London) Pipe and Drum Band, we feel like the 'Grandparents' of the #9 Pipe and Drum Band. We are very proud of them...they keep winning at the Southwestern Band Competition.)

Presentation to Charlie Cassells- 153 RCSCC Woodstock

… 15 June 2018 Tour of the Ontario Police College

On the Murphy Bus…

Ontario Police College (OPC) Firearms Training with Sgt Cam Kirk

Ontario Police College (OPC) Tour with Mike Souliere, Instructor (former Military Policeman)

Ontario Police College (OPC ) Tour - outdoors with police cars chasing a 'rabbit' and a 'take down' (on former runway)

Ontario Police College (OPC) Tour - 300 Cadets in Training - some on their way to lunch in the Mennill Hall (mess hall)

Ontario Police College (OPC) – “Thank You” Certificate presented to OPC/Group Photos

Rush Creek Wines - Tour indoors with Owner and Wine Maker, Ron Barr

Rush Creek Wines – Wine Tasting outdoors

Wayside Dining Lounge, Talbotville

… 20 July HMCS ORIOLE Tour and Reception

REMINDER: Cocktail Party Monday 10 September HMCS PREVOST …enjoy the rest of the summer !