Royal Military Colleges Foundation
15 Point Frederick Drive Royal Military College Kingston Panet House Second Floor K7K 7B4 Kingston, ON, Canada

Our staff are trained in Mental Health First Aid. Our doors and phone lines are always open to chat. Everyone struggles differently. #BellLetsTalk #MentalHealthAwareness

Looking for something fun to do for Valentines Day? Why not join our Virtual Paint Night and create a masterpiece from the comfort of our own home. Registration is $85 per person and includes all supplies, a virtual instructor, and delivery right to your door! Sign up now, the deadline to register is Thursday 28 January 2021... https://bit.ly/3qCmIiB

All the donations have been calculated and we are proud to announce the winner of the 2020 Battle of the Classes Challenge. Drum roll please ...... And the winner is the Class of 1969!... Because of your generosity we raised $358,029.07 for the future leaders of Canada! Thank you to everyone who donated.

The day is still young and the Battle isn't over yet. The Class of 1969 has pulled back into 1st place taking the lead away from the Class of 1979. The Top 10 Classes as of 11:00 am today: 1. 1969 - $50,471.60... 2. 1979 - $46,520.00 3. 1976 - $35,754.40 4. 1695 - $24,475.00 5. 1972 - $20,500.00 6. 1987 - $15,125.00 7. 1960 - $13,225.00 8. 1955 - $12,000.00 9. 1938 - $10,000.00 10. 1985 - $8,900.00 There is still time to get your donations in by 11:59 pm tonight. Donate online at www.rmcfoundation.ca

Week 19 of the Battle of the Classes Challenge raised over $40,000 for our future leaders!!! Your total donations are now over $300,000!! The Class of 1979 has moved up to first place and pushed the Class of 1969 into second place. There is only $1369 separating first and second place with one week left to go. Can the Class of 1979 hold onto first place, or will the Class of 1969 come together to steal the top spot back?... Donations will be received until 11:59 pm on 31 December 2020. Get your donations in now and help your class battle to the finish.

H7543 Senator Joseph Day has been a generous donor to the RMC Foundation since 1985. Over the past 35 years, Senator Day has provided funding to our Truth, Duty, Valour Fund, his Class Fund, Athletics, and a variety of other important projects for the Officer Cadets of the Royal Military Colleges. Senator Day also participated in the Chasse Galerie canoe trip in support of the Danny McLeod Athletics Fund over the years. A proud supporter of Cadets at the Colleges, Senator D...ay took time out of his busy schedule to welcome Cadets and Staff each year on a trip to Parliament Hill. Senator Day has been a proud guest of the Annual Legacy Dinner for all 11 years that I have managed the guest list. He was always proud to sit amongst the crowd with Cadets and his fellow ex cadets sharing his memories of the Colleges. Last week Senator Day made a generous donation to the Truth, Duty, Valour Fund which moved his lifetime giving to our Commandants Circle ($50k-$100k). Thank you Senator Day for giving back to the future leaders of Canada. We are happy to call you our friend and thankful for your continued support of our mission.

"As the current club president, I can not put into words how much the club is thankful for your support; without you we would not be able to conduct such an amazing trip. Your continued support for the RMC Sport Parachuting club has made it into one of the most applied for club at RMC, with around 120 new applicants each year. The club now has the reputation as being one of the best experiences at the college and with the continuation of our partnership, we intend on keeping... this idea going." #BecauseOfYou #Leadership #truthdutyvalour https://youtu.be/YKafpKsSol0

We will be live today starting at 1300 to share some highlights of the RMC Obstacle Course. Tune in then to cheer on your favourite squadron

The Class of 1960 regains the lead in week 3 of the Battle of the Classes. Find out where your class ranks here: https://rmcfoundation.ca//the-battle-of-the-classes-chall/

Exceptionnellement, cette année, la course à obstacle et la cérémonie de remise des insignes du 18 septembre se dérouleront sans public. Ceci fait suite aux mes...ures mises en place afin de préserver l’intégrité des lieux et la santé de nos étudiants. Nous vous remercions pour votre compréhension et votre soutien dans ces décisions difficiles à prendre. Même si vous ne pouvez être présents physiquement, nous vous invitons à suivre notre page afin de voir les photos qui seront publiées et mettre des mots d'encouragement pour nos élof et aspm! Une vidéo sera disponible quelques jours après , sur notre chaîne YouTube, pour vous faire vivre l’événement. Vous pourrez également consulter notre compte Flickr pour en voir davantage! Depuis leur arrivée au CMR Saint-Jean en août dernier, les élof et aspm sont confinés sur le campus et vivent en groupe fermé, comme une grande famille. Ils ne portent pas de masques lorsqu’ils sont ensemble mais en portent un lorsqu’ils sont en présence de personnes arrivant de l’extérieur du campus, en plus de respecter une distance de 2m. Le site et les installations sont fermés au public afin d’en préserver l’intégrité, éviter une propagation éventuelle de la COVID-19 et assurer la sécurité des élof, ce qui inclus la fameuse course à obstacle annuelle qui marque un jalon important dans la vie des élof. *Les photos sont celles d’années antérieures avant la pandémie. // Exceptionally, this year, the obstacle course and the badging ceremony on September 18 will take place privately. This follows the measures put in place to preserve the integrity of the campus and the health of our students. We thank you for your understanding and support in these difficult decisions. Even if you cannot be physically present, we invite you to follow our page to encourage the NCdts and OCdts! A video will be available, on our YouTube channel, few days after the event. You can also visit our Flickr account to see more! Since their arrival at RMC Saint-Jean last August, the OCdts and NCdts have been confined to campus and live in a closed group, like a large family. They do not wear masks when they are together but do wear one when they are in the presence of people arriving from outside the campus, in addition to keeping a distance of 2m. The site and facilities are closed to the public in order to preserve its integrity, prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of the OCdts, which includes the famous annual obstacle course which marks an important milestone in their life. *pictures come from previous years, before COVID-19.

Notice of Annual General Meeting: Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the RMC Foundation will take place in a virtual meeting scheduled for Friday 25 September 2020 at 1300 hrs. This is the annual meeting of all Foundation members which is defined by section 7.3 of our by laws and states as follows:... The General Members shall be those persons who are from time to time the Members of the Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada (RMC Club), the Commandants of the Royal Military College of Canada and the Royal Military College Saint-Jean, the Principal; of the Royal Military College of Canada and the Academic Director of the Royal Military College Saint-Jean, all of whom, have consented to be member, and such other person whose memberships have been approved at a meeting of Members. Members may be appointed for a fixed period of time, or upon approval of a meeting of Members, for extended periods, up to life. Members of the Foundation may vote by proxy. The proxy form, any other queries, and your RSVP should be returned by email to [email protected] no later than 18 September 2020. More information can be found here: https://rmcfoundation.ca//notice-of-the-annual-general-me/

Today, the Class of 2024 marched through the Memorial Arch, truly beginning their journey at the Royal Military College of Canada. #RMC #TruthDutyValour // Aujo...urd’hui, la promotion de 2024 a défilé sous l’Arc commémoratif pour marquer officiellement le début de son parcours au Collège militaire royal du Canada. #CMR #VéritéDevoirVaillance Video/Vidéo : Cpl Brandon James Liddy, RMC Public Affairs / Affaires publique du CMR Canadian Armed Forces Canadian Armed Forces / Les Forces armées canadiennes: PSP Kingston Whig-Standard Kingstonist #CanadianArmedForces #RMC #CMR #CAF #Leadership #military

Welcome to the family #TruthDutyValour

Engage for 50: the Past, the Present, and our Future "My favourite memories of Reunion Weekend have to be the Saturday ex cadet Rugby match. Besides the Obstacle Course, this is always my favourite event to shoot. The competitive nature these young (and not so young) men have on the field inspires me. I can see their determination, their drive, their sportsmanship, and more importantly their leadership. The warm up, if you will, to the annual OUA game played on home fie...ld in front of adoring fans. I sit and watch in the sea of Red Paladins gear the faces of the men and women ex cadets sharing memories with their families of their time at the Colleges. These cadets step on the field together as brothers, fathers, sons, and competitors then walk off the field as friends, allies, and mentors." Read the rest of my article here: https://rmcfoundation.ca//engage-for-50-the-past-the-pres/

Happy 20th birthday to Mary Darlington. Thank you for your many years of service to both the Colleges and the alumni.

RMC Foundation Creates New Diversity Fund Thanks to a kick off donation of $1,500.00 from TD, the RMC Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of a new fund that will provide direct financial support for College Diversity activities. With your support, the RMC Foundation hopes to increase inclusiveness, cultural and ethnic opportunities for our future leaders in such areas as Women in Leadership, Aboriginal initiatives, the LGBTQ+ community and many others.... To donate to this worthy cause, please click here: https://rmcfoundation.ca/donor_form/diversity-fund/ La Fondation des CMR crée un nouveau fonds pour la diversité Grâce à un don initial de 1 500 $ de la Banque TD, la Fondation des CMR a le plaisir d’annoncer la création d’un nouveau fonds qui apportera un soutien financier direct aux activités du Collège relatives à la diversité. La Fondation des CMR a besoin de votre soutien pour promouvoir l’intégration et la diversité culturelle et ethnique pour nos futurs leaders afin d’élargir l’accès aux femmes dirigeantes, aux autochtones, aux membres de la communauté LGBTQ+, et plus encore. Pour soutenir cette noble cause, cliquez ici : https://rmcfoundation.ca/fr/donor_form/diversity-fund/

Life may seem tunneled, but it is a tunnel that leads somewhere, and the gate at the end is open -Class of 1970 Review

Welcome to the family

Message from the President @ChrisTheal On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Royal Military Colleges of Canada Foundation, I want to recognize our staff for their outstanding contribution in 2020, and welcome new Officer Cadets to Saint-Jean and Kingston. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge businesses big and small, our mandate to support Canada’s future leaders has not wavered. I am proud of the Foundation team, led by Executive Vice-President Nancy Marr..., who in the past three years has doubled the assets of the Foundation. The team continues to execute our business plan with success even in today’s trying social distancing environment. Programs are ongoing, costs have been managed well, the team is communicating despite remote access and we in all aspects are ready to welcome the Class of 2024 and Class of 2025 preparatory and first year cadets to the colleges. This will be a unique and innovative entry year for future officers in the Canadian Armed Forces. These two cohorts have my assurance that our staff is ready for the challenge just as you are!! Welcome to RMC/RMC Saint-Jean the Foundation staff are here to support you through this magnificent journey you are embarking on. Sincerely, Chris Theal Ret’ LT ( N ), 18524 President Royal Military Colleges of Canada Foundation CFO, Velvet Energy Ltd. Translation to Follow

Today, Cpl Brandon Liddy, RMC’s photographer, received a CDS Commendation for saving the life of a gunshot victim in Windsor, Ontario. #RMC #Valour Citation: On... 4 October 2018, Corporal Liddy witnessed a man being shot at point blank range in Windsor, Ontario. When the gunman fled, he immediately took control of the scene and proceeded with applying first aid to the multiple injuries. He first applied a tourniquet to the casualty’s right arm, dressed the remaining wounds and continued to monitor the casualty until relieved by Emergency Medical Services. Corporal Liddy’s decisive actions saved the casualty’s life and brought great credit to the Canadian Armed Forces. // Aujourd’hui, le Cpl Brandon Liddy, photographe du CMR, a reçu une Mention élogieuse du CEMD pour avoir sauvé la vie d’un blessé par balle à Windsor, en Ontario. #CMR #Vaillance Citation : Le 4 octobre 2018, le caporal Liddy a été témoin de coups de feu tirés à bout portant sur un homme à Windsor, en Ontario. Quand le tireur s’est enfui, le Cpl Liddy a immédiatement pris le contrôle de la situation et entrepris de prodiguer les premiers soins à la victime, qui avait de multiples blessures. Après lui avoir posé un garrot au bras droit, il a pansé ses autres blessures et poursuivi sa surveillance jusqu’à l’arrivée des Services médicaux d’urgence. L’intervention résolue du caporal Liddy a sauvé la vie du blessé et fait grand honneur aux Forces armées canadiennes.

Looking back through some old yearbooks today reminiscing about past Reunion Weekends. What is your favourite part of the reunions?

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I think we can all agree this game was the highlight of 2020

On 29 April 2020 a Royal Canadian Air Force CH-148 Cyclone helicopter was deployed on HMCS Fredericton under Operation Reassurance when it crashed off the coast of Greece. Six members of the Canadian Armed Forces lost their lives in this tragic accident, four of which were ex cadets of RMC. 27268 Sub-Lieutenant Abbigail Cowbrough (Class of 2018, Computer Science) 23811 Capt Brenden MacDonald (Class of 2007, General Science (Chemistry)); 25075 Capt Kevin Hagen (Class of 2...011, Aeronautical Engineering); and 25516 Capt Maxime Miron-Morin (Class of 2013, Aeronautical Engineering). To honour these fallen ex cadets the RMC Foundation, in conjunction with General Bouchard and staff from RMC, have set up a memorial fund. The intent of the memorial fund will raise money for a permanent memorial at RMC for those ex cadets who lost their lives in this tragic accident. Any donations collected will be held in this memorial fund, and your name will be placed in the book of remembrance located at the memorial staircase alongside the name of the fallen ex cadet(s) you wish to memorialize. To donate please click here: https://rmcfoundation.ca/dono/memorial-fund-for-the-fallen/ _________________________________________________ Le 29 avril 2020, un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone de l’Aviation royale canadienne déployé à bord du NCSM Fredericton dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE s’est écrasé au large de la côte grecque. Six membres des Forces armées canadiennes ont perdu la vie dans ce tragique incident, et quatre d’entre eux étaient d’anciens élèves-officiers des Collèges militaires royaux (CMR). 27268 Enseigne de vaisseau de 1re classe Abbigail Cowbrough (promotion 2018, informatique) 23811 Capitaine Brenden MacDonald (promotion 2007, sciences générales [chimie]); 25075 Capitaine Kevin Hagen (promotion 2011, génie aéronautique); 25516 Capitaine Maxime Miron-Morin (promotion 2013, génie aéronautique). Pour honorer la mémoire de ces anciens élèves-officiers décédés dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions, la Fondation des CMR a créé, en collaboration avec le brigadier-général Bouchard et le personnel des CMR, un fonds commémoratif. L’objectif est de recueillir des fonds pour permettre aux CMR de commémorer de façon permanente la mémoire de ces anciens élèves-officiers qui ont tragiquement perdu la vie. Tous les dons reçus seront versés au fonds commémoratif, et le nom des donateurs sera ajouté au Livre du Souvenir de l’escalier commémoratif, aux côtés des noms des anciens élèves-officiers honorés. Pour faire un don, veuillez cliquer ici. https://rmcfoundation.ca//do/memorial-fund-for-the-fallen/

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