APRIL / AVRIL 2012 1 Vol. 46, No. 4 ‘The Colony’ Takes Refuge in the UGC / ‘The Colony’ prend refuge dans le CSO Approximately 300 cast and crew including background actors called the Underground Complex (UGC) at 22 Wing/CFB North Bay home from Friday, March 2nd to Tuesday, March 13th as the UGC was transformed into a post-apocalyptic movie set for the filming of ‘The Colony’. An independent film that attracted big-time Hollywood stars such as Laurence Fishburne (CSI TV series and The Matrix) and Bill Paxton (Aliens and Titanic), Colony Productions (Ontario) Inc., was formed with the amalgamation of three Canadian film production companies from Mad Samurai Productions in Vancouver, Alcina Pictures in Toronto and Item 7 Productions in Montreal. Release date is still to be determined. For more information regarding the film please visit http://www. cineplex.com/News/Five-takeaways-from- The-Colony-set-visit.aspx Du vendredi 2 mars au jeudi 13 mars, quelque 300 membres de la distribution et de l’équipe de tournage, dont des figurants, ont élu domicile dans le Complexe souterrain de la 22 Escadre/ BFC North Bay puisqu’il a servi de décor à un film post-apocalyptique intitulé « The Colony ». Il s’agit d’un film indépendant, dans lequel jouent de grandes vedettes d’Hollywood telles que Laurence Fishburne (série télévisée CSI et La Matrice) et Bill Paxton (Aliens, le retour et Titanic), produit par Colony Productions (Ontario) Inc. qui regroupe trois producteurs de films canadiens, soit Mad Samurai Productions de Vancouver, Alcina Pictures de Toronto et Productions Item 7 de Montréal. La date de sortie du film n’est pas encore fixée. Pour en savoir plus au sujet de ce film, visitez http://www. cineplex.com/News/Five-takeaways-from- The-Colony-set-visit.aspx

Wartime Pilot’s Effects Find New Home at Museum Article by: Ms. Bethany Aitchison, Acting in the Second World War set into motion his museum is proud to provide a home. The Curator for the Canadian Forces Museum astonishing story as a Prisoner of War (POW) CFMAD is open Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. of Aerospace Defence after his aircraft was shot down. After the – 4:00 p.m., or by appointment. Contact 705- It started with a hat, a Royal Canadian Air war he further acted as an air attaché for the 494-2011 ext 2261 or Bethany.Aitchison@ Force (RCAF) forage cap from the 1950s to North Atlantic Treaty Organization. forces.gc.ca for more information. be exact. The Canadian Forces Museum of Most of his memorabilia from this expansive The Shield ~ Le Bouclier Aerospace Defence (CFMAD) was contacted résumé were offered to the museum as well. 22 Wing North Bay, in the fall of 2011 by a gentleman offering up These items included his dog tags (both Hornell Heights, ON P0H 1P0 Phone: 705-494-2011 (2822) Fax: 705-494-6261 his late father’s forage cap. As it turned out, RCAF and POW), certificates dating back Email: +22 Wg The Shield@22 Wg@North Bay the donation was much more than just an to the 1930s during his training and even his Read The Shield/Le Bouclier online at www.cg.cfpsa.ca/cg-pc/northbay/en/ aging piece of clothing. pilot logbooks, which span his entire career. informationandfaq/newspapers/Pages/default.aspx A brief biography on the donor’s father These logbooks list the 62 types of aircraft he flew as well as every mission he undertook; The Shield/Le Bouclier, is the unofficial newspaper of 22 coupled with some quick research showed Wing North Bay, published monthly under the authority that Fitzroy Cavendish Carling-Kelly, Group including a late entry regarding the night he of the Wing Commander, Col C.R. Namiesniowski, in and his crew were shot down over Germany. accordance with CFAO 57-5. Opinions and editorials Captain (Ret’d equivalent to a Colonel), had expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions of a most distinguished career with the RCAF. These artifacts were graciously accepted by the Canadian Forces, the Wing Commander or Shield staff. Carling-Kelly was one of the first 1,000 to the museum and some will be incorporated Wing Commander: Col C.R. Namiesniowski join the RCAF; his service number is only into the display space in the near future. The Editor in Chief : Lt Leah Pierce, four (4) digits long. In his career, he spent donation may have started with a simple hat, Public Affairs Officer Managing Editor: Mr. M. Giddens many years as a flying instructor at Borden but the additional items and the story behind Graphics & Production: Mr. M. Giddens and Trenton. A highly decorated veteran, his the gentleman whom owned them create Distribution: Mrs. D. MacDonald experience as a pilot during multiple missions a truly impressive collection for which the 2 The Shield / le Bouclier APRIL / AVRIL Message from the WATSO / Message de l’Officier de l’administration et des services techniques Spring is officially get caught in the rumour mill because you may plus longues. La saison des BBQ (celle où vous renseignements non fondés. Je vous invite arrived and it did so end up spinning for days on false information. n’avez pas besoin de porter une tuque pour également à trouver des moyens positifs de in style, Wow! The I also want to encourage you to find positive faire cuire votre steak) est déjà commencée (et gérer le stress auquel vous pourriez faire face weather is warming outlets to manage the stress you may be certains d’entre nous sont maintenant inquiets durant cette période occupée. Adoptez un up, and the days are dealing with in this busy period. Strive to adopt d’avoir un coup de soleil). Cette période de style de vie sain en faisant de l’exercice et en getting longer. BBQ a healthy lifestyle by exercising and eating well. l’année est toujours très occupée : c’est la fin de mangeant santé. Si vous avez un problème season (the one If a problem is bigger than you can manage, l’année financière, les comités des RAP sont en qui vous dépasse, n’hésitez pas à demander where you don’t have please ask for help. Talk to a friend, supervisor, plein travail, et beaucoup d’entre nous attendent de l’aide. Consultez un ami, un superviseur, to wear a toque to chaplain or social worker. You can also contact impatiemment les avis d’affectation afin de un aumônier ou un travailleur social. Vous cook your steaks) is the CF Members Assistance Program (CFMAP) savoir où ils travailleront. Il s’agit d’une période pouvez également communiquer avec le already here (now / Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which stimulante, mais également stressante pour Programme d’aide aux membres des Forces Article by: LCol Godbout some of us worry is reachable at 1-800-268-7708. tous ceux qui vendent leur maison, qui prévoient canadiennes (PAMFC)/Programme d’aide about sun burns). This period of the year is Another way to relieve stress is to stay engaged en acheter une ou qui déménagent. Certains aux employés (PAE) au 1 800 268 7708. always very busy: we are just closing on the at work or with your family and friends! I am very d’entre vous ont d’autres préoccupations étant Les activités avec les collègues, les membres end of the fiscal year, PER boards are in full excited about our upcoming activities. March just donné qu’ils ne déménagent pas ou que leurs de la famille et les amis sont un autre moyen swing, and many of us are anxiously awaiting closed with a successful Curling Fun Spiel and avantages sociaux ou leur emploi à la Réserve d’évacuer le stress. J’ai très hâte de participer posting messages so we can find out where we a great Mess Dinner. We have many activities peuvent être appelés à changer. aux futures activités. Le mois de mars a pris fin are going. It is an exciting and yet stressful time coming up, including the Spring Cleanup, the Notre pays traverse une période intéressante avec un tournoi de curling réussi et un grand for all those selling a home, planning a house Air Force Run, and Armed Forces Day. For the et remplie de défis, et ce n’est ni la première dîner militaire. Nous avons beaucoup d’activités hunting trip, and moving. Some of you may have fair weather runners, it is a good opportunity to fois ni la dernière. Du point de vue des à venir, y compris le ménage du printemps, other concerns because you are not moving or get back on the road; for the golfers out there, FC, nous devons suivre les directives du la course de l’Aviation royale canadienne et have concerns about changes being discussed it is time to count down the days to the first tee gouvernement et nous nous adapterons donc le Jour des forces armées. Pour les adeptes regarding benefits and Reserve employment. off. Working together we can achieve great au modèle établi pour nous étant donné que de la course à l’extérieur, il s’agit d’une bonne As a Nation, we are going through some things, I am extremely proud of everything we c’est celui qui a été jugé le moins coûteux occasion de vous remettre sur les rails. Les interesting and challenging times, which is not have accomplished in the past fiscal year, and pour les Canadiens. Je tiens à vous rassurer golfeurs peuvent également commencer à faire the first and it will not be the last. From the CF I cannot wait to see what challenges 2011/2012 que nous traversons cette période en équipe le décompte avant le début de la saison. En perspective, we must follow the direction of the has to offer. I know 22 Wing will be up to it. We et que les renseignements concrets sur les travaillant ensemble, nous pouvons accomplir government so we will adapt to the model that have some very special things here in 22 Wing changements à venir seront communiqués au de grands exploits. Je suis très fier de tout ce is being set out for us, as it is what has been North Bay that you cannot find across the CF. fur et à mesure, que ce soit au moyen d’une que nous avons réalisé durant la dernière année deemed affordable for Canadians. I want to I thank each and every one of you for making assemblée générale, des groupes des ordres, financière et je suis impatient de connaître les reassure you that we are in this together as a 22 Wing such a great place to live and to work! de courriels ou de bulletins. Si vous entendez défis que 2011-2012 nous réserve. Je sais que team and that as I find out concrete information ------des choses et avez des questions, adressez- la 22e Escadre sera à la hauteur. Nous avons about upcoming changes, we will pass it on, vous à votre chaîne de commandement. des ressources très particulières qu’on ne trouve whether through town halls, O Groups, e-mails C’est officiellement le début du printemps, Ne vous laissez pas influencer par les nulle part ailleurs dans les FC. Je remercie or newsletters. If you hear things and have et son arrivée a été plus que remarquée. La rumeurs, car vous pourriez vous faire du chacun d’entre vous de faire de la 22e Escadre questions, ask your chain of command, do not température augmente, et les journées se font sang d’encre pendant des jours en raison de un endroit où il fait bon vivre et travailler!

Improvements to the High Frequency Beyond-Line- Holy Week and Easter Services Of-Sight (BLOS) Link-11 Paves the Way to Increase Christ the King Chapel 22 Wing Messes Link Opportunities at the Canadian Air Defence Sector (Protestant) Friday, 6 April:1500 hrs 2 rooms ARE Once CADS obtains all pertinent information Good Friday Liturgy available for appropriate action would be taken. rental to host Before 2011 equipment upgrades and crew (An ecumenical service celebrated jointly with your special training, the BLOS was underutilized. Despite the Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Chapel occasions. the earnest efforts of the brave maintenance, community) operators and field service personnel, the Sunday, 8 April: 1130 hrs The Blue Room is licensed for 275 people BLOS Link-11 system failed to operate. Easter Day Holy Communion and Club 100 is licensed for 215. Catering These issues eventually lead to avoidance by is available through Wing Foods or, if If you have questions about the Protestant link-capable platforms to connect with CADS. you prefer, bring in your own caterer. Few link opportunities have a negative effect Chapel services, please call: on CADS as operators lose their skills and Padre Grant Churcher: 494-2011 ext 2160 Fees for the room rentals are: Private Trevor Madge, an Aerospace Control are not integrating all platforms that can help MCpl Carmen Naismith: 494-2011 ext 2028 Without bar services Operator with 21 Aerospace Control & better achieve the mission. $107.00 (GST included) Warning Squadron monitors the High Observing the deficiencies and limitations Services de la Semaine With bar services Frequency Beyond-Line-Of-Sight (BLOS) of the BLOS link capabilities, CADS Sainte et de Pâques Chapelle $294.25 (GST included) Link-11 station on the operations floor in the implemented equipment upgrades that For booking call: Sergeant David L. Pitcher Building, 22 Wing/ Christ le Roi (protestante) removed the redundancies of the system. 22 Wing Mess manager at local 2250 Canadian Forces North Bay. Software upgrades were also installed Vendredi, 6 avril: 15h00 Article: Private Shane Burden, Aerospace that streamlined the system, allowing it to Liturgie du Vendredi Saint Control Operator, Wing Operations Support become much more user friendly. With the (Service œcuménique célébré conjointement Canadian Forces Personnel Photo : Corporal Joseph Morin, Imagery Technician equipment problems fixed, the focus then avec la Chapelle Reine-de-la-Paix (cr)) turned to updating the operator training & Family Support Services Here at the Canadian Air Defence Sector Dimanche, 8 avril: 11h30 and increasing the understanding of the Services de soutien au (CADS) we employ various technologies to capability and functions of the HF BLOS. 51 Jour de Pâques accomplish our mission – to provide aerospace Aerospace Control & Warning (Operational Célébration de la Sainte Communion personnel et aux families des defence over Canada. Recent improvements Training) Squadron revamped their entire Si vous avez des questions au sujet des Forces canadiennes to the High Frequency Beyond-Line-Of-Sight Data Link Operators course, placing greater services religieux de la chapelle protestante, (BLOS) Link-11 and voice system have made emphasis on the capabilities of the BLOS. communiquez avec les personnes suivantes: it an integral part of the operation. The BLOS This allowed for more hands-on training Aumônier Grant Churcher: 494-2011, poste 2160 allows CADS to share positions of aircraft, from qualified instructors, producing more ships and submarines with other Canadian knowledgeable and competent operators. Cplc Carmen Naismith: 494-2011, poste 2028 and American Link 11-capable platforms that Wing Telecommunications & Information are within HF range. Being able to share data Services training was also redesigned and is extremely beneficial to CADS. It allows a BLOS expert was tasked with training the CFPFSS is always looking for employees. CADS to bring in local air pictures received maintainers. A comprehensive brief on BLOS SHIELD Did you know that CFPFSS treats all from various link platforms around Canada and equipment upgrades was provided, along with SUBMISSION military dependants as internal candidates? in the maritime approaches to build a national an increase in troubleshooting knowledge DEADLINE So, if you are interested in working at the recognized air picture. The BLOS is regularly and ability. These improvements led to more Kitchen, Messes, CANEX, or the Fitness & used to link with Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships frequent link opportunities than ever before. Wellness centre, please stop in and fill out at sea, extending coverage beyond land-based Submissions for the Every improvement made regarding the an application and/or drop off a résumé at radars. Link-11, through the BLOS, allows April issue of 16April BLOS, whether a system update or increased any of these locations or the NPF Human CADS to receive track information from the The Shield are due by: Resources Office in the Headquarters Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). In the event that operator proficiency, is the direct result of the th Mon, Apr 16 Building, Room 307H. When applying please the RCN or an Aerospace Warning and Control tireless effort of a number of individuals at indicate that you are a military dependant. System aircraft detects an unknown threat to CADS. Their hard work has helped the BLOS We are committed to employment equity. Canada, a link would be establish with CADS. become a more effective and useful tool in defending the air sovereignty of Canada.

Ethics Corner works very well. As is customary in the military rewarding job? Should you try to influence the trouble, the new privates accept this hazing life, one of your members is posted out and boss’ decision so that he would disregard his under the pretence of “doing their time”. Good day Ethics Corner Readers! Spring you need to replace him. The supervisor of the current number one choice? When the hazing goes one step too far one has become a reality and time is flying past. team comes and asks around about possible of the private fights back, he decides he has As it has become customary, we will publish Scenario #2: candidates to replace the member that is being had enough and decides to speak to you two responses to the previous month’s ethics posted out. His current number one pick is your You are the supervisor of a section of directly. The private is very angry and when corner. Please send your responses back arch enemy, a person that you can not stand workers and you have just received your he outlines the things that were done to him, ([email protected]). On that to be around for more than thirty minutes at a OUTCAN posting message. The following you feel that you, as a supervisor, could also note, let’s get right to it. time. This person is qualified to do the job and week, a batch of new privates is posted into be in big trouble if the private decides to push Scenario #1: would be a good addition to your team. When North Bay and some are attached to your formal complaints. What should you do? section. Smelling opportunity, some of your You are currently employed in a rewarding yet the boss comes around to talk to you, should Report this and possibly jeopardize yourself coworkers proceed to give the privates a high performance team. The work hours are you hide the fact that you have personal issues as a supervisor? Convince the private that hard time, making racist and sexist jokes long but the payout in the end is very good. Your that could seriously impact team dynamics? everyone has been thru these shenanigans, at their expense. Not wanting to cause any team dynamics are excellent and everyone Should you tell him and risk expulsion from this and that he should do his time? APRIL / AVRIL The Shield / le Bouclier 3 WATSO Corner Did You Know? all paid for by the Canadian Forces. Our 1. That 22 Wing has the potential of running SCAN seminars are attended by approx 50 a year long French course. If your Career personnel every year and we also offer a Manager intends on sending you on one, just 3 day Career Transition Workshop. If you ask to be nominated for North Bay. would like to learn more, please come and visit our resource room and chat with us. 2. 13% of 22 Wing members have identified French as their first official language and all units “When I was posted to North Bay from within 22 Wing have a bilingual designation. Victoria I expected to lose the momentum I had in completing a degree. My concerns 3. In Canada more than 25% speak French. were: where would I go to have my exams 4. Part IV, V, VII and Section 91 of the invigilated? How do I submit my transcripts Official Languages Act are enforceable by and receipts for reimbursement? Who can the Federal Courts. I go to for answers to the questions and concerns I had as a result of the move and 5. 800 million people speak English around the subsequent interruption to my studies? the world while 119 million speak French French instructor Karo-Lyne Turgeon stands in front of a class participating in French language I contacted the OPI, Marc Richard for more training at 22 Wing/CFB North Bay. On course includes: Donivan Hart, Supply Technician; Corporal 6. From the Central Intelligence Agency information. He then went on to list all the Michael Klubi, Wing Telecommunication Information Systems; Karo-Lyne Turgeon, French website “The World Factbook”, lists 46 services he can provide and has since Instructor; Private Kenneth Linton, Wing Logistics; Corporal Mike Forward, Wing Operation Support. countries with more than one official invigilated one exam and will do another for language also 48 countries identifies English me this spring. He has also provided all the Karo-Lyne Turgeon, enseignante de français, est entourée de ses étudiants en formation as their first official language and 22 administrative support I needed to see that linguistique à la BFC North Bay. Ce groupe inclue: Donivan Hart, Technicien d’Approvisionnement countries identifies French as their first I was reimbursed. I am grateful and relieved ; Caporal Michael Klubi, Service d’Information et Télécommunication de l’Escadre; Soldat Kenneth official languages. to have these services available to me and, Linton, Logistiques de l’Escadre; Caporal Mike Forward, Soutien aux opérations de l’Escadre. If you would like to learn more about Canada’s thanks to Marc Richard, I am confident that I Liens utiles : ressources et à venir discuter avec nous. will complete this degree while in North Bay. “ Official Languages Act, inquire about taking http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/sle-els/ « Lorsque j’ai été affectée de Victoria à North second language training or schedule your Quote by: Captain Marguerite Dodds- top-tco-fra.htm Bay, je m’attendais à accumuler du retard second language evaluation, please contact Lepinski, MA,Wing Public Affairs Officer http://cmp-cpm.forces.mil.ca/dgmp-dgpm/ dans mes études. J’étais préoccupée à our office. We also offer translation services, For more information regarding services dol-dlo/index-fra.asp savoir où aller afin qu’on puisse me surveiller free of charge to your unit, having translated durant mes examens, comment j’allais provided by your 22 Wing Coordinator of over 200 documents last year alone. We http://airforce.mil.ca/dairpersmgt/offlang/ envoyer mes relevés de notes et mes reçus Official Languages or Personnel Selection have a wide variety of resources to help you OL_Welcome_f.htm aux fins de remboursement et qui je devais Services, please stop by for a visit at our offices while attending courses in our classrooms or consulter pour obtenir une réponse à mes in Bldg 7A Rm323 or call us at local 2003. COORDONNATEUR DE SÉLECTION DU even if you would like to learn one of our two PERSONNEL DE L’ESCADRE questions concernant mon déménagement et official languages on your own time. Please ------l’interruption de mes études. J’ai communiqué Le saviez-vous? come and visit, we will be happy to show you Le saviez-vous? avec le BPR, Marc Richard, pour obtenir de around. 1. Votre coordonnateur de sélection du plus amples renseignements. Ce dernier 1. La 22e Escadre pourrait donner un cours personnel peut vous aider avec tout ce qui m’a énuméré tous les services qu’il pouvait Some Useful Links: de français d’un an. Si votre gestionnaire des concerne vos besoins en matière d’études, les m’offrir. Depuis ce temps, il a surveillé un http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/sle-els/ carrières a l’intention de vous inscrire à un universités, les collègues, etc. Nous pouvons de mes examens et le fera de nouveau au top-tco-eng.htm cours de français, demandez-lui de présenter également agir à titre de surveillants pour vos printemps. Il m’a également donné tout le votre candidature pour celui à North Bay. examens universitaires. Nous sommes affiliés http://cmp-cpm.forces.mil.ca/dgmp-dgpm/ soutien administratif dont j’avais besoin pour entre autres au CMR, à l’Université Athabasca dol-dlo/index-eng.asp 2. Parmi les membres de la 22e Escadre, faire en sorte que je sois remboursé. Je 13 % ont indiqué que le français était leur et à l’Université Thompson. suis reconnaissante et soulagée de pouvoir http://airforce.mil.ca/dairpersmgt/offlang/ première langue officielle. Toutes les unités 2. Nous offrons des séances de formation profiter de ces services qui me sont offerts. OL_Welcome_e.htm de l’Escadre ont une désignation bilingue. individuelles ou en groupe aux membres Je remercie également Marc Richard. Je suis sûre que j’obtiendrai mon diplôme pendant WING PERSONNEL SELECTION 3. Plus de 25 % de la population canadienne de votre unité, une excellente occasion de mon affectation à North Bay. » COORDINATOR parle français. perfectionnement professionnel. Citation : Capitaine Marguerite Dodds- Did You Know? 4. Le respect des parties IV, V et VII ainsi que 3. Nous pouvons vous aider pour la plupart des processus de choix de carrière en Lepinski, M.A., officier des affaires publiques 1. That your Personnel Selection Coordinator l’article 91 de la Loi sur les langues officielles vous offrant des séminaires du Service de de l’Escadre can assist you with all your education needs, relève des tribunaux fédéraux. préparation à une seconde carrière (SPSC), Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements University, Colleges etc…. We can also act 5. À l’échelle mondiale, 800 millions de les libérations du rang aux fins d’intégration sur les services offerts par votre coordonnateur as invigilator for your University exams; we personnes parlent anglais, tandis que en qualité d’officier et le reclassement. des langues officielles ou des services de are registered with RMC, Athabasca, and le français est parlé par 119 millions de sélection du personnel de la 22e Escadre, Thompson University, just to name a few. personnes. 4. Nous avons une bibliothèque remplie de publications, y compris des documents sur n’hésitez pas à venir visiter notre bureau à la 6. Selon le « World Factbook » de la Central 2. We offer educational briefings to your unit la rédaction de curriculum vitae et sur la salle 323 du Bâtiment 7A ou à communiquer Intelligence Agency, on compte 46 pays members, individually or as a group, great for recherche d’emploi ainsi que des manuels avec nous en composant le 2003. ayant plus d’une langue officielle. L’anglais professional development. de formation générale. est la première langue officielle de 48 3. We can assist in most career decision pays, et le français est considéré comme la 5. Nous pouvons offrir des conseils à making process, from providing Second Canadian Blood première langue officielle de 22 pays. la chaîne de commandement quant au Career Assistance Network (SCAN) seminars traitement des dossiers de réorientation Donor Clinics Si vous désirez en apprendre davantage sur for releases to commissioning from the ranks professionnelle exigés par l’Officier de la la Loi sur les langues officielles du Canada, th and occupational transfer. Sélection du Personnel de la Base (OSPB) Wed. Apr 18 , 2012 vous renseigner sur les formations en 4. We have a library full of publications Borden avant les entrevues. 12:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & langue seconde ou prévoir votre évaluation 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m including resume writing, job hunting, General de langue seconde, veuillez communiquer Un grand nombre de membres de la 22e Escadre Education Diplomas (GED) books etc... avec notre bureau. Nous offrons également ont profité du Programme de remboursement Thu. Apr 19th, 2012 5. We can provide advice to the Chain of des services de traduction gratuits pour des cours de perfectionnement des Forces 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & Command in the completion of career transition votre unité. L’année dernière seulement, canadiennes. Certains ont obtenu des diplômes 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. files, required by Borden Base Personnel nous avons traduit plus de 200 documents. universitaires pour des études entièrement Selection Officer (BPSO) prior to interviews. Nous comptons une gamme étendue de financées par les FC. Environ 50 personnes CLARION RESORT PINEWOOD ressources pour vous aider à participer à participent à nos séminaires du SPSC chaque PARK, 201 PINEWOOD PARK Many members of 22 Wing have taken nos cours ou même à apprendre une des année. Nous offrons également un atelier de DRIVE. Please book an advantage of the Canadian Forces langues officielles canadiennes dans vos trois jours sur la réorientation professionnelle. Si appointment today by calling 1 888 Educational Reimbursement Program with temps libres. Venez nous voir; nous serons vous désirez de plus amples renseignements, 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283) some having attained full University Degrees heureux de vous faire visiter les lieux. n’hésitez pas à consulter notre salle de 4 The Shield / le Bouclier APRIL / AVRIL

We tend to run slower in the winter, due to The Fit File road conditions, additional layers of clothing, 22 Wing ROCC Runners have been out and bone-chilling conditions. As winter melts running to a 12 week schedule with a goal into spring in this case summer, it’s only of running the Air Force Half Marathon in natural to want to speed things up a bit. The Winnipeg on the 27 May 12. There are approx following guidelines will help you pick up the 25 runners on the list. We have two group pace without increasing your risk of injury. runs that take place on Tuesday @ the F & W Centre and one on Sunday from the Davedi If after a minimum of 3 weeks of running Club for our long runs along the Kate Paceway. you want to do some speed work or interval training, limit this to once per week. The Weather was certainly in our favour during last thing you want to do is to impede your the month March. One week we are running progress. If you are running comfortably you indoors or bundle up for outdoors to summer may start with a few 1 minute pick ups or hydro time weather in shorts/t-shirt. Wow, we went posts in the middle of your run. This should be from Winter to Summer in matter of a week. I am done at 75 % of your full out speed. In between writing this hoping that it doesn’t come to bite us each set allow for a recovery period. in the butt. It is sure nice to run in summer time weather compared to snow, slush and the cold. Watch your step as there are some helpful things to keep in mind. Running on roads you Coming Soon… and CF immediate family members over If you are renewing your love of running, please will notice a difference in cushion as to on a the age of 18yrs. keep in mind that doing too much too soon can treadmill. Concrete is a very hard surface to The CF Health and Wellness Challenge – For more info please contact Health Promotion: wreak havoc on your wintertime body if you’re run on, so try and limit this when possible. one choice at a time! 1st – 31st May 2012 not prepared. In particular, dramatic increases Sandra Harkness Ext 2350, Asphalt is okay to run on but be cautious of In support of the CF Health and Physical in mileage and speed along with a change in Lucas DeMarco Ext 2457, potholes, cracks and uneven areas. Your Fitness Strategy, Strengthening the Forces running surfaces can lead to injury. body will be in for a shock when you venture Trevor Monahan Ext # 2612 Health Promotion Program has created the outdoors. You may want alternate outdoor Listen to your body is a classic piece of CF Health and Wellness Challenge. training advice. In the spring, your body may and indoor in the beginning until your body Did You Know? fool you. Every run feels good, tempting you grows accustomed to the harder surface. Join us for the CF Health and Wellness The bottom line? Just remember that no to run on and on. Here’s how to tune out your If you choose to run on grass or trails, these Challenge – one choice at a time 1-31 May supplement can take the place of hard overly ambitious inner-runner. surfaces are softer than pavement. Running 12! Register with your Health Promotion training, skills practice, good nutrition, Find a Calendar or Logbook and use it to keep on grass and trails will be uneven terrain. office to become part of the B/W team and appropriate rest and good genetics. close and track of your mileage. When you Your legs, feet, and particularly ankles may receive a checklist of ‘daily choices’ (activities For more Information – Contact Sandra write out your daily miles, it’s easy to see if your not be accustomed to. Minimize the risk by to complete). The more ‘daily choices’ Harkness ext. 2350, Trevor Monahan ext. slowing down your pace during your first few weekly totals are rising too fast. How fast is too you can check off, the more points you 2612, Lucas DeMarco ext. 2457. fast? Keep your increases to 5 - 10 percent of trail runs, and take walk breaks when you get. It’s that simple! There are even one- your weekly mileage. Every fourth week, cut encounter unstable ground. time monthly “bonus you’re your mileage by 50 percent to give your Try and strengthen your ankles by this simple choices” to increase body a break. After this reduced the mileage per exercise: stand on one leg with your eyes your total score. See week, then pick up where you left off. closed for up to 30 seconds. Switch legs and the CF Health & Keep your running routine simple. For repeat. Do this exercise twice a day for a few Wellness calendar for example, try running every other day for your weeks before attempting your favorite trails. planned events during first month. On days in between try doing some Running can be a rewarding way of exercising the month of May. weights or low impact activities such as biking to maintain a healthy lifestyle or to prepare you Challenge yourself! It’s FUN, it’s FREE, and or swimming (you can keep the swimming to for your next 20 MSR Eval. Most importantly you have a chance to win a prize! indoors, I think the lakes are still a little to cold). listen to your body, stay well hydrated and rest. Register at your local health promotion office in April, or register at our Fitness Expo in the gymnasium 01 May 2012 (1130 to 1300 hrs). By registering for the Challenge you will have access to health information, healthy eating tips, updates, and many other “exclusive” resources. Don’t forget to check out our physical activity wellness calendar too! All this and more at http:// www.ayrmess.ca/hp/wellness This Challenge is open to Regular Force, Reserve Force, DND civilian, NPF, MFRC,

DATA LINK Instructor Mentors the Next Generation of Controllers Article by: Lieutenant Mustafa Gahnoog, 51 when trying to carry out joint operations Aerospace Control & Warning (Operational between different elements. OP PODIUM, Squadron) Unit Public Affairs Representative (Vancouver Winter Olympics) opened a lot “If you are not link 16 capable you will not be of eyes to what DATA LINK could do and welcomed on the US battlefield and in fact, you what it adds to the commander’s situational will be considered a blue on blue engagement awareness. However OP PODIUM also generator a threat to friendly and coalition identified the lack of clear doctrine which forces” These are the words of Vice Admiral created logistical dysfunction when more than Cebrowski indicating just how essential Link one element was involved. 16 capability is to today’s battlefield. WO Pye was born in Newfoundland, a father Link 16 is part of the DATA LINK course or three and married to Angele. WO Pye has taught at 51 Aerospace Control & Warning served in the Canadian Forces for 23 years (Operational Training) Squadron by Warrant and began his career as a combat engineer Officer (WO) James Pye. DATA LINK isa until he was forced to switch trades for medical secure method of communication that is an reasons. As a 51 Sqn C Flt warrant officer essential part of today’s military complex. he is responsible for the administration and Elements of the military machine from bases discipline of members of his flight; however to planes and even troops on the ground WO Pye is also the DATA LINK instructor for will be identifiable using this technology the squadron. Starting off as a DATA LINK and differentiable from enemy forces. The operator in 21 Aerospace Control & Warning information from the battlefield goes to the Squadron, WO Pye has been teaching the right level of command in real time so that course at 51 Sqn for the past four and a half effective decision making is possible. years. WO Pye is currently mentoring his subordinates to improve their DATA LINK Developed by the American military, the control skills so that one day they can carry the torch of the spectrum and specifications of the and be the mentors themselves. Link 16 technology remains with them. Going through the Americans for training proved prohibitively expensive, but more importantly Canadians needed to customize the system to be compatible with our needs and specifications. A DATA LINK course was designed for Canadians using the American model as a template. Currently, Canada has a limited number of members with this skill set which means that the operational units training, operation Warrant Officer James Pye, a Data Link instructor and development falls on the same with 51 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron individuals. Another challenge involves provides instruction to United States Air Force the lack of a clear doctrine for DATA and Royal Canadian Air Force Aerospace Control LINK. This creates problems especially Operators at 22 Wing/CFB North Bay. Personnel Support www.cfcommunitygateway.com www.portailcommunautaireFC.ca programmes de soutien Programs Serving du personnel Servant Those Who Serve Fitness, Sports, Recreation, Aquatics and Health Promotion ceux qui servent Sports News What’s new in aquatics? CF Ontario Region Badminton and Squash Championships From 2-4 March 2012, the CF Ontario Region Badminton and Squash Championships were Why choose aqua fitness? by Pierre Simard held at the Fitness and Wellness Center. On Aqua fitness is an exercise program that can Friday afternoon, eager accommodate all ages, fitness levels, and and excited team members, arrived from all abilities through a variety of programs. Aqua over Ontario to partake in the competition that fitness not only provides benefit to the body, would determine the players who would go on but also stimulates the mind, washes away to the national events in Borden 5-11 May 2012. stress and rejuvenates the spirit. On Friday afternoon, the team captain There are many benefits to taking aqua meeting, opening ceremony, with LCol fitness. You do not need to be a swimmer Godbout welcoming all athletes, and team to participate in the program, nor do you photos took place. Players moved over to need to get your hair wet or put your face the mess for supper for a delicious meal LCol Godbout, Wing Administration and Technical Services Officer, serves to open the CF in the water. When you are participating in prepared by our kitchen staff before starting Ontario Region Badminton and Squash Championships. the program you are able to choose your one round of play on Friday evening. own impact and intensity level. The water All participants were raring to go when provides a natural resistance for improved tournament play began. Excitement hung balance, strength and toning of the muscles. in the air and games were played with drive The best part is no one needs to be at the and enthusiasm throughout the evening. same fitness level, you as the participant are Play continued on Saturday morning and educated to work at your own pace. throughout the entire day. There are many aqua fitness programs On Sunday Morning, the finals began. offered during our Spring 2012 session: On the Squash Courts we saw Maj Jobin Aqua Boot Camp is a high intensity circuit (Kingston) defeat MCpl Binczak of North training offered Monday’s, Wednesday’s, Bay for the Senior Champion spot. Later we North Bay Badminton and Squash players Ontario Squash team and Friday’s from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. saw a North Bay final, Capt Murphy face off Shallow water aqua fitness is taught in against Lt Lacasse for the Under 30 Final. At the shallow end only and is great for the end Capt Murphy took the title for Under non swimmers. Shallow water is offered 30 Champion. In the Women’s final, Maj Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Fridays from Greening (Borden) competed against North 9:30 to 10:30 AM as well as Tuesday and Bay’s NCdt Ally Burton. Maj Greening took Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30 PM. the match in five sets, claiming the Women’s Championship. Later in the morning, the Deep water aqua fitness is taught in the Masters final took place, with Capt Khaled deep water and challenges your core El Seweify from North Bay winning. Sunday strength. Deep water classes are offered afternoon, the Open final took place. Capt Monday’s Wednesday’s and Friday’s from Begin (Petawawa) won to be declared the WO Wiseman from North Bay Squash Team Lt Lacasse getting ready for her game 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Open category Champion. A big thank you Senior Fitness *New Program*: this program to our Team Captain (MCpl Binczak) and 22 Wing Golf Passes 22 Wing Ball Hockey Team involves low impact exercises in shallow or his team, (Capt Murphy, WO Bell, Capt El deep water in a friendly social setting. This is Seweify, Lt A. Lacasse, WO Wiseman, Capt The 22 Wing - Fitness & Wellness Centre has In preparation for the Ontario Region Ball offered Tuesday Mornings from 10:15-11:15. Berath, and NCdt Burton). As well, a BZ obtained a partnership with Osprey Links, Clear Hockey Championships, to be held at Spring session registration commences to Capt El Seweify for his assistance with Springs, Pinewood & Laurentide Golf Courses. CFB Petawawa (dates TBD), all interested March 26 for Military and April 2 for organizing the Squash event. Tickets are available at the 22 Wing - Fitness & 22 Wing military ball hockey players are asked to submit their names to Sgt Kevin Wellness Centre reception desk during regular general registration. The CF Ontario Region Squash team that Thompson ext 6551 (Coach) will compete at the CF Nationals in May, operating hours. Golf passes are available If you have any other questions about the to Military Members and 22 Wing North Bay 2012 will be as follows: 22 Wing Men’s & Women aquatics program call Samantha Stauffer Civilian (Full Time) Employees and their Slo Pitch Teams at 705-494-2011 extension 2611 or Pierre Open 1 – Capt Begin dependants who hold a RAM membership. Simard at extension 2240. Maximum one (1) golf pass per person each Open 2 – Capt El-Beltagy visit. Re-sale of these golf passes is prohibited. In preparation for the Ontario Region M/F Open 3 – Capt El Seweify There is no refund of golf pass after purchase. Slo-Pitch Championships, to be held at CFB Intersection Softball Borden, (dates TBD), all interested 22 Wing Open 4 - MCpl Devries The following explains your savings: military men & women softball players are League Meeting Under 30 – Capt Murphy Prices are subj to change without notice. asked to submit their names to the following Coaches/Managers; There will be a meeting for all team reps Senior – Maj Jobin Osprey Links Golf Course (752-5225) on Tue, 1 May 12 at 1500 hrs in the Women: Capt Justice Anderson ext 6193 Master – MWO Torfasont Wing Theatre. The following topics will be The cost of each golf pass at the Fitness and Men: LS Rod Ludlow ext 2239 Women – Maj Greening Wellness Centre for Osprey Links is $30.00. discussed: a. League schedule; b. Rules; You must show your ID at the Pro Shop. 22 Wing Men’s Soccer Team c. Open discussion. Women – NCdt Burton Regular Fitness & We are looking at different formats for this On the Badminton Courts many games were In preparation for the Ontario Region Wellness Centre season. If you have any suggestions, e-mail played to determine the draw for the single Soccer Championships, to be held at CFB or call the Sports Coordinator Pierre Simard elimination tournament for Sunday Morning. Weekdays $38.00+tax $30.00 TaxIncl Petawawa (dates TBD), all interested 22 at ext 2240 At the end of the elimination event, the winner Weekends Wing military soccer players are asked to of the Open category was Capt Bovine & Holidays $41.00+tax $30.00 TaxIncl submit their names to the following Coaches/ Intersection Beach Managers; Sgt Jerret Dickinson ext 3633 from Trenton. The Senior champion was Clear Springs Golf Course (724-5735) Volleyball Meeting MWO Browning from Trenton, the Master The cost of each golf pass Fitness and Intersection Golf Meeting champion was PO2 Tremblay from London Wellness Centre for Clear Springs is $30.00. There will be a meeting for all team reps on There will be a meeting for all team reps on and in the Women’s category champion Wed 2 May 2012 at 1500 hrs in the Fitness You must show your ID at the Pro Shop. Thu 3 May 2012 at 1500 hrs in the Fitness was MS Donna Sim from Petawawa. It was & Wellness Centre. The following topics will Regular Fitness & & Wellness Centre. The following topics will a great tournament and wonderful to see be discussed: a. Level of interest; b. Best an increase number of participants in the Wellness Centre be discussed: a. Level of interest; b. Best times, cost and rules; c. Open discussion. times, cost and rules; c. Open discussion. women categories. Weekdays $31.00+tax $30.00 TaxIncl Thank you to our Badminton Chief Official, Weekends $35.85+tax $30.00 TaxIncl Mr Paul Best Pinewood Golf Course (472-2264) The CF Ontario Region Badminton team that The cost of each golf pass at the Fitness and will compete at CF Nationals in May, 2012 Wellness Centre for Pinewood is $22.00. are as follows: Also Military and Civilian Employees of 22 Wing North Bay can receive a discount Open 1 – Capt Bovine by showing their ID card if they decide to Open 2 – Cpl Blanchard purchase their ticket at the Golf Course. Open 3 – Pte Parsons Regular With ID Fitness & Card Well Cen Open 4 - Cpl Gosselin Weekdays $29.00 $23.00 $22.00 Senior – MWO Browning Tax Incl Senor – MWO Potter Weekends $30.00 $23.00 $22.00 Master - PO2 Tremblay Tax Incl Master- Sgt Lepage Laurentide Golf Course (753-0983) The cost of each golf pass at Fitness and Women – MS Sim Wellness Centre for Laurentide is $28.00 Women – Capt Caron (tax included). 6 Military Family Resource Centre / Centre de Ressources pour les Familles des Militaires Please note, all MFRC programs are offered to CF/USAF members, reservists and their families and 22 Wing civilian employees Pour des renseignements en français au sujet de nos programmes, composez le (705) 494-2011 poste 2053 Babysitting/Home TEEN CENTRE DRAGONS Support Our Troops For more info on MFRC Programs and Services, check us out on the web @ Alone Course Calendar April 2012 Fundraiser “Spring www.familyforce.ca Fashion Show” For children 10 years and older Wed 4: Home wok Club, 6-10pm Proceeds to the North Bay Military Family Ladies Night Out Saturday, May 5th 2012: 0900 – 1630 Thu 5: Fitness Night, 6-8pm Resource Centre. Youth and Teen Programs/ (children will be supervised at all times) Homework Club, 8-10pm Programmes pour jeunesse et adolescence Ladies Night Out is a great occasion to treat Multi-Purpose Room, Community Centre Fri 6: Closed Good Friday Sponsored yourself to a night out. Once a month we meet Cost $40 per child. Space is limited: Minimum Sat 7: Closed by your local at a local restaurant, theatre or community event 7 children, maximum 15 children. Participants Sun 8: Happy Easter of interest. This event is open to all Military will be required to bring a teddy bear/doll, Walmart with Mon 9: Easter Monday spouses and members. Our Next Evening snacks and lunch. fashions for men, Wed 11, Teen Council Meeting women and youth. out will be April 19th 2012 at 6:00pm at For more information or to register your child, Jack Tennant’s British Pub. Participants are Homework Club, 6-10pm Sunday, April 22nd please contact Diane at 705-494-2011 ext responsible for their own expenses. For info 2060/2667 or email her at Diane.Sarrazin- Thu 12: Fitness Night, 6-8pm 12:30pm: Mini trade show with vendors or to register for these groups please call Natalie Homework Club, 8-10pm (we accept cash or cheques) [email protected] Wiseman at the MFRC 705-494-2011 ext 2053. Fri 13: Movie Night, 6-11pm 1 to 3 pm Fashion Show Facebook Cyberbullying Sat 14: Ping Pong Tournament, 6-11pm AYR MESS (Blue Room) Wed 18: Homework Club, 6-10pm 17 Duxford Road, CFB North Bay The MFRC has “Facebook” Check out our And Thu 19: Fitness Night, 6-8pm $5.00 per person. facebook page for upcoming events and Internet Safety Homework Club, 8-10pm dates for Coffee Connections and Ladies Tickets on sale at the North Bay Military Presentation by: Fri 20: Drop In, 6-11pm Night Out! @ North Bay MFRC Connections Family Resource Centre 39 Sterling Sat 21: Pool Tournament, 6-11pm Avenue, Hornell Heights. OPP CONSTABLE SEAN BUSY BEES ROCK!!!!! FOUGÉRE Wed 25: Home wok Club, 6-10pm Last day to purchase tickets is Friday, April 13th FOR CHILDREN AGES 10 AND OLDER Thu 26: Fitness Night, 6-8pm For info, call 705-494-2011 ext 2053 “Great opportunities to help others Saturday, April 28, 2012 Homework Club, 8-10pm seldom come, but small ones 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Club 100 Fri 27: Movie Night, 6-11pm Coffee surround us everyday” –Sally Koch Free of Charge Sat 28: ”Scene It?” Game Night, 6-11pm Connections I would like to take this opportunity to Refreshments Provided thank all those that have volunteered Coffee Connections is a great opportunity to their time at the MFRC over the past few months. Please register at the Military Family FUN FACTORY CALENDAR have a social break, foster new friendships, Resource Centre at 705-494-2011 ext 2053 CF Appreciation Hockey Game: April 2012 and learn about our community, upcoming by Friday, April 20, 2012 Chris Charland, Colleen Charland, Moira events and programs and services offered McKenzie, Lisa Henry For more infoformation contact Linda Pyke Fri 6: Good Friday at the MFRC. We meet Monday mornings for at ext 2026 coffee chat at the Chapel Annex from 9:30am- Fun Factory: Jamie Lennips, Samantha Crowe Prevention, Support and Sat 7: No Fun Factory 11:30am. Childcare is available upon request Youth Corner: Jordan Mercer Sun 8: Happy Easter for eligible participants. Intervention Services Ink Cartridge Recycling: Lana Rooney Mon 9: Easter Monday April Coffee Connections Schedule Newsletter Mail Out: Lauren Cimarusti, FOR CF/USAF MEMBERS Sat 14: Wii on the big screen, 10am-12pm Monday 2: 9:30am-12:00pm - Breakfast out AND THEIR FAMILIES Sherri Roussy Sat 21: Origami Day, 10am-12pm Monday 9 : CLOSED EASTER MONDAY Prevention, Support and Intervention is a service Coffee Connections Child Care: Allyson Stead Sat 28: Baking Day, 10am-12pm HAPPY EASTER designed to enhance the social and emotional Thanks to all the members of the Board of Monday 16: 9:30am-11:30am - Pet Care well-being of CF families. We are able to assist Directors. You are truly a dedicated group of our families by providing the following: Monday 23: 9:30am-11:30am - Home Remedies volunteers. If you are interested in Volunteering YOUTH CORNER CALENDAR Monday 30: 9:30am-11:30am - Gardening call me Pamela Lennips, Volunteer Coordinator, • Education and Prevention April 2012 MFRC at 705-494-2011 ext. 2066 • Short-Term Intervention and Crisis Support • Assessment and Referral Tue 3: Easter Craft, 6-8pm If you are in a situation where you feel as though Fri 6: Good Friday you do not know which direction to take, contact your Prevention, Support and Intervention Sun 8: Happy Easter Coordinator. It’s confidential and it’s free! Mon 9: Easter Monday Linda Pyke, [email protected] Tue 10: Charades, 6-8pm Member Assistance Program Tue 17: Origami, 6-8pm Tue 24: Outside Activities Free, short term confidential counselling for (weather permitting), 6-8pm CF/USAF members and their families. For more information please call 1-800-268-7708, Emergency / Respite/ anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. www.forces.gc.ca/assistance Casulty Support Child Care for CF and USAF We Care About You Program Families

If, perhaps, you know of someone going Emergency child care is available to CF and through a difficult situation, we’d like to assist USAF families at all times, day or night. with a gift to lift their spirits or help them through. With their permission contact me, Respite child care is a service offered to CF/ Linda Pyke at 705-494-2011 ext 2026. Funded USAF families whose spouse is away for 30 by charitable donations and fundraising. days or more. If you feel as though you would like some time to yourself please contact us. Joint Personnel Support Unit/ Casualty Support Child Care is support to Integrated Personnel Support Centre families of CF personnel who are ill, injured or have died while serving through the Myth Busters provision of child care support Is “JPSU” just a new way of saying SPHL? We have screened child care providers. No. Joint Personnel Support Unit or To Obtain This Service JPSU is an actual unit, which maintains a For further information regarding Emergency strategic headquarters in Ottawa and has /Respite or Casualty Support Childcare, or decentralised elements throughout Canada. Each of these elements has its own regional to request assistance, please contact Linda headquarters and staff and in-turn controls at 705-494-2011 ext 2026 /2053 or Diane at a number of support platoons. ext 2668/2060 during MFRC/LWCC hours, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. After For more information about your local hours, please contact the MCC DESK at JPSU/IPSC please contact Warrant Officer James Bushey, Platoon Warrant Officer for 705- 494-2011 ext 6407 for a list of child care the Integrated Personnel Support Centre providers. If this service is used through the and Joint Personnel Support Unit Director MCC Desk, after hours, please ensure that Casualty Support Management North Bay the MFRC Emergency/Respite Child Care Platoon at 705-494-2011 ext 5023 or e-mail Coordinator is aware the next available at [email protected] business day. APRIL / AVRIL The Shield / le Bouclier 7 Employment & Education Services Projet mémoire durant la semaine Louise MacDonell * Obtaining high school credits: night classes Employment/Education Assistance Coordinator and on-line des anciens combattants ext. 2073, [email protected] * GED – General Education Diploma – on-line Article par: Sgt Pierre Simard, WTIS unit For more information on the latest in * Literacy Training: reading, writing, spelling Public Affaires représentative free employment, training or education computers, math opportunities available to you in the North Bay Photo par: Joanne Lavigne-Rondeau, community, please contact Louise MacDonell * Accreditation Enseignante en EED et temps de relève at 705-494-2011 ext. 2073 or email, Louise. Note: These community services are available École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph [email protected] Visit our website at in both English and French. L’adjudant Marc Bourbeau est originaire www.familyforce.ca or the MFRC Face Book page for upcoming job fairs or job postings. Second Language Training de Rouyn-Noranda, Québec et a passé 32 années dans la force régulière. En 2007, Les élèves de l’École élémentaire catholique CPR/First Aid/AED Courses On-line Instruction - Rosetta Stone method. A new semester will begin soon. There is Il a pris sa retraite où il a rejoint les rangs Saint-Joseph ont commencé un petit projet à Space permitting, courses are available currently a waiting list. Dependents interested de la réserve de l’air. Il est présentement l’école pour comment on pourrait maintenir la through 22 Wing for dependents 18 years of in registering for on-line instruction should employé comme L’adjudant en charge de paix dans nos salles de classe et leur école. age and older; however, military members are submit their name and email address to: l’entraînement et des projets pour l’escadre Les affiches vont être collées sur les murs the priority. Courses are held on a monthly [email protected] or call 705- des Télécommunications et systèmes de l’école un peu partout suite a la visite de basis and a schedule is posted at the MFRC 494-2011 ext. 2056. They will be contacted d’information de la 22e escadre. l’adjudant Marc Bourbeau next to the Job Bank Bulletin board. Courses when a spot becomes available. include 2 full days of CPR/First Aid training - the Lundi 7 novembre 2011, durant Le projet mémoire est un programme AED defibrillator course is an additional half On-line language training is for civilian CF la Semaine des anciens combattants family members, who are unable to attend qui implique les Canadiens et les day. There is no charge for the course. If you L’adjudant Bourbeau a été invité à donner class-led learning due to the time classes Canadiennes durant la Semaine des are interested please call 705-494-2011 ext. des présentations orales aux écoles are offered, or who require language training anciens combattants à répondre à la 2073; email: [email protected] élémentaires catholiques Saint-Joseph et at a level not offered locally. All participants question comment souviendras-tu? Le Continuing Education must possess a valid email address and the l’école Sainte-Marguerite d’Youville, Verner, projet mémoire illustre bien comment ability to self-guide and self-pace in an on-line ON, dans le but de répondre aux questions A variety of local and distance education les collectivités et les organisations course calendars are available at the MFRC. environment. Participants must also be able to des élèves de 5, 6, 7 et 8e années à propos réussissent à faire participer les Canadiens These include Athabasca University, the adjust computer settings and install/download du rôle que jouent les membres des forces University of Manitoba (which has a Military plug-ins and software applications. For those canadiennes à maintenir la paix au Canada et les Canadiennes à l’élan commémoratif. Support Office), RMC distance education, whose computers do not have speakers, et en outre-mer et de sensibiliser nos jeunes Le Bureau des orateurs du projet mémoire Téluq, Canadore College, Contact North/ headphones can be signed out at the MFRC. à l’importance de maintenir la paix dans se compose d’anciens combattants qui Contact Nord, as well as all Ontario college Classroom Instruction: Classes will resume in les écoles. Le plus beau cadeau à faire à vont d’école en école pour parler aux course calendars. September. To place your name on the waiting nos jeunes c’est le cadeau de leur montrer élèves et de ville en village pour parler à Additional Information available on: list, call Suzette Boothby at 494-2011 local: comment maintenir la paix dans les écoles diverses associations. La Semaine des 2056 or email: [email protected] a déclaré L’adjudant Marc Bourbeau. anciens combattants, qui se tient du 5 au 11 novembre, est une excellente occasion NEW!! Family Information Grâce au dévouement et à l’enthousiasme MFRC Contact List des gens comme l’adjudant Bourbeau de sensibiliser les jeunes à l’importance Line: 1-800-866-4546 qui participe au projet mémoire, nous du souvenir dans le monde d’aujourd’hui. Personnes Contact au CRFM partageons tous ce cadeau, un récit Les exploits et les sacrifices des anciens The Mission Information Line has changed Carolyn Lee-Guy: Executive Director/ à la fois ». Pendant sa présentation combattants en temps de guerre et de to the “Family Information Line”, your 24- Directrice Générale, ext/poste 2057 L’adjudant Bourbeau a expliqué aux conflit comme en temps de paix ont hour toll-free, dynamic, full-service program Louise MacDonell: Business Administrator/ élèves qu’il est préférable de faire la paix contribué à façonner et à préserver le that offers information, support and referral Gestionnaire des affaires Employment, et non la guerre, il a aussi expliqué la Canada d’aujourd’hui. services to all CF families. Should an Education & Second Language Coordinator/ signification des médailles qu’il portait au emergency arise during the absence of your Les présentations ont eu un impact énorme Coordonnatrice des services d’aide en emploi, moment de sa présentation orale ensuite military family member, please contact the sur l’audience. Suite, à la rencontre, les éducation et langue seconde, ext/poste 2073 il leur a donné du temps pour poser des personnel at the Family Information Line. élèves et enseignantes ont commencé un questions. Tous les élèves ont apprécié Suzette Boothby: Family Separation and petit projet à l’école, comment on pourrait qu’il puisse prendre cette opportunité de Your MFRC Family Liaison Reunion and Second Language Coordinator/ maintenir la paix dans nos salles de classe partager ses expériences de déploiement Coordonnatrice au déploiement et formation en et notre école. Les élèves ont donné Officer at the IPSC et ils ont porté un intérêt particulier aux langue seconde, ext/poste 2056 plusieurs façons! Ils vont créer des affiches vidéos qu’il a fait jouer à la fin de chaque The Family Liaison Officer (FLO) offers et elles vont être collées sur les murs de Linda Pyke: Prevention, Support and présentation orales. ¨Quand je suis arrivé support for families of ill, injured or deceased Intervention/Prévention, soutien et en Iran les enfants ne jouaient pas dehors l’école un peu partout! a déclaré Joanne Canadian Forces members. intervention/Emergency Child Care par la fin de mon déploiement les enfants Lavigne-Rondeau de l’école élémentaire These services include: Coordinator/Coordonnatrice des services commençaient à jouer dehors¨. catholique Saint-Joseph. urgents de garde d’enfants, ext/poste 2026 - Confidential individual, family/group counselling - Referrals to mental health services Sherri Adams : Youth and Teen Coordinator/ - Access to education and prevention-based Coordonnatrice des programmes pour programs jeunesse et adolescence, ext/poste 2645 - Short-term individual or group counselling Donat Roussy: Information Management/ - Outreach support for families in the Algoma, Gestion de l’information, Youth and Teen Cochrane, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Programs/Programmes pour jeunesse et Sudbury and Temiskaming districts. adolescence, ext/poste 2645/2053 Please contact Mark Hurley for more Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau: Child Care information about these services, and to get and Parenting Support Coordinator/ the support you need. Coordonnatrice de services de garde et Mark Hurley, B.A. B.S.W. R.S.W. soutien au rôle parental, Garderie/Little Wings Family Liaison Officer, ext. 2579 Child Care Centre, ext/poste 2060/2668 Toll Free 1-866-472-9433 Pamela Lennips: Volunteer Services [email protected] and Community Integration Coordinator/ Coordonnatrice du programme pour bénévoles North Bay MFRC operating as et intégration communautaire, ext/poste 2066 Parent Tot Playgroup Natalie Wiseman: Administrative and Program Assistant/Adjointe administrative et assistance au programme, ext/poste 2053 Dayna Cutter : Program Assistant / Assistance au programme, ext/poste 2916 We are now meeting once a week in the Mark Hurley: MFRC Family Liaison Officer/ Chapel Playroom. For more info, please call Officier de liaison avec les familles du CRFM 705-494-2011 ext 2060. Hope to see you there! ext/poste 2579 Wednesday, April 18th: 0930-1130 Mud can be fun MFRC’s Yellow Ribbon Wednesday, April 25th: 0930-1130 Spring is in the air Campaign - Fundraising Special Edition: Support Our Board of Directors Troops Yellow Ribbon Earring North Bay MFRC On SALE $10.00 Chair: Chris Charland Support Our Troops Yellow Ribbon Vice-Chair: Melissa Rothwell Belgian Chocolates Treasurer: Anne M. Versteeg $1.00 each Secretary: Kristin Wood Don’t miss out on this tasty treat! Members-at-Large: MWO Moira McKenzie, Pte. If you would like a Yellow Ribbon to display or Jodi Bradley, Melanie Johnson, Nancy Rosales you would like to volunteer your time to help with Past Chair: Sherry Ann St. Denis the Yellow Ribbon Campaign, please call Natalie Ex-Officio: Major Leo Phillips - Wing Rep, Wiseman at the MFRC 705-494-2011 ext 2053 Carolyn Lee-Guy: MFRC Executive Director, or email her at: [email protected] Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau - LWCC Supervisor 8 The Shield / le Bouclier APRIL / AVRIL Honours and Awards

On February 7th, Colonel Conrad Namiesniowski, On February 7th, Colonel Conrad Namiesniowski, 22 Wing Commander and CWO Daphne 22 Wing Commander and CWO Daphne Germain, Wing Chief Warrant Officer, presented Germain, Wing Chief Warrant Officer, Master Corporal Morris Foucault his CD2 for 32 presented Sergeant John C. Maclean from years of service in the CF. On January 20th Major General Alain Parent, 21 Squadron Aerospace Control and Warning 1 Canadian Air Division Commander (left), On February 6th, LCol D.W. Dixon (left) and Squadron, C Flight, with the Canadian Forces and Colonel Conrad Namiesniowski, 22 Wing CWO D.G. Pilon (right), promoted Cpl Jamie Decoration 2 for 32 years of service. Commander (right), promoted former 21 Fitzpatrick to MCpl. Squadron Commanding Officer, Lieutenant- Colonel Sean Boyle, to Colonel.

On February 7th, Col Namiesniowski and CWO Germain presented Corporal Darryl Ranger his CD for 12 years of service in the CF. On February 7th, Col Namiesniowski and CWO Germain presented Master Corporal Daniel Godin his CD for 12 years of service in the CF.

On February 6th, LCol D.W. Dixon (left) and CWO D.G. Pilon (right), promoted Pte(T) Justin Dumoulin to Cpl. On February 6th, LCol D.W. Dixon (left) and CWO D.G. Pilon (right), promoted Cpl Craig Robertson to MCpl. On February 7th, ColNamiesniowski and CWO Germain presented Captain Dragisa Ivkovic with the Director General Information On February 7th, Colonel Namiesniowski Management Operations Award. and CWO Germain presents Captain Khaled S.Z. El Seweify from 21 Squadron Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron, B Flight with the General Service Medal.

On February 7th, Colonel Conrad Namiesniowski, 22 Wing Commander and CWO Daphne Germain, Wing Chief Warrant On February 6th, LCol D.W. Dixon (left) and Officer, presented Sargeant Richard D.J. On February 7th, Colonel Conrad CWO D.G. Pilon (right), presented Pte(B) Randall from 22 Wing Operation Support, Adam Royer with his promotion to Pte(T). Namiesniowski, 22 Wing Commander and with the Special Service Medal. CWO Daphne Germain, Wing Chief Warrant Wing Administration and Technical Services Officer presented Corporal Christopher L. On February 8th, L Gen Tom Lawson, D Maloney from 22 Wing Administartion and Command NORAD, promoted Private Jeffery Branch Service Person of the Year - Category 1. Technical Services, Wing Logistic, with the Chartier to Private Trained. College with a diploma in Electronics General Service Medal Engineering. In 2008 Cpl Landry was posted to 22 Wing where he began his support to the Canadian Air Defence Sector. Landry was promoted to Master Corporal in 2011 which he gave up in order to transfer trades over to ATIS tech. The very first thing you notice when you meet Cpl Rolland Landry is his outgoing personality On February 13th, Private Shawn Emmerson On February 23rd, Private Nicholas Drapeau Article by: Sgt Pierre Simard, WTIS unit and friendly attitude that shows how he received his promotion to Private Trained from was promoted to private trained by Major Public Affairs representative approaches life. His superior technical skills, Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Godbout (left), Mathew Hue (left) and Warrant Officer Photo by: Corporal Robert Ouellette, Image perseverance and outstanding attitude Major John Roper and Master Warrant Officerj Stephen Ellis (right). Technician inspire others to perform beyond their Terry Chetwynd (right). Aerospace Telecommunication & Information normal capacity. A talented, confident, System (ATIS) Technician, Corporal (Cpl) and hardworking ATIS Technician, he was Roland Landry from 22 Wing/CFB North Bay continually challenged with responsibilities was deservedly awarded the Wing above his rank and without exception, rose to the occasion. During the developmental Administration and Technical Services and operational testing periods for the Battle Branch Service Person of the Year - Category Control System Fixed (BCS-F) and Intrusion 1. Cpl Roland Landry was born in Sudbury, Detection System (IDS) upgrades, his Ontario. He joined the Canadian Forces as contributions to 22 Wing Telecommunications a Land Communications and Information & Information Services and to the Canadian On February 23rd, Private Stefan Tardif was On February 27th, Captain Warren Cardy, Systems Technician in September of 2002. Air Defence Sector mission were exemplary. promoted to private trained by Major Mathew Hue promoted Private Jordan Rossignol, Resource While awaiting training he took advantage of “I feel honoured for the recognition of the hard (left) and Warrant Officer Stephen Ellis (right). Management Support Clerk, to Private Trained. his time and graduated from St. Lawrence work that I have done for the section”.