On 24 June 2019 Mrs Shirley O’Connell, the “Izzy Doll Mama” was presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation by Minister Lawrence MacAulay. This commendation is awarded annually to deserving recipients who have performed commendable service to the Veteran community or individuals who represent commendable role models for their fellow Veterans.
The Citation reads:
June 18, 2019, Ottawa
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) and its Board of Directors welcome the Government of Canada's appointment of Derrick Cheung as President and CEO, effective September 9, 2019.
At a most impressive event in Ottawa on 25 April Mrs Shirley O’Connell, the “Izzy Doll Mama,” was presented with the “Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers” on behalf of the Governor General of Canada.
The Citation reads:
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On 27 May 2019, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Julie Payette, inducted 41 military personnel into the Order of Military Merit. Among the recipients was CFSME's School Chief Warrant Officer, Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Roger Dominic Lapointe, MMM, CD.
Congratulations CWO Lapointe!
Le 27 mai 2019, Julie Payette, gouverneure générale et commandante en chef du Canada, a investi 41 personnes de l’Ordre du mérite militaire.
L’adjuc Joseph Roger Dominic Lapointe, DC, MMM de l'EGMFC était un des récipiendaires.
The 2019 Bursary Program is now open for applications. A total of $13,500 is available in separate $1500 bursary. See below for details.
Earlier this year we published an article announcing the selection of Team Canada members for this year's Warrior Games in Tampa, FL.
https://cmea-agmc.ca/team-canada-wraps-training-camp-ahead-warrior-games
Below is a short biography of the three CME members on the team:
Members of 1 Engineer Support Unit recently visited the cold climate trials of the Hybrid Power Generation and Management System (HPGS) project in Ottawa. The HGPS incorporates solar, wind and diesel power generation into a single system that can be packed into a shipping container and sent anywhere in the world. It is designed to improve efficiency in NATO operations and reduce the dependence on fossil fuels.
The Canadian Military Engineers Association (CMEA) recently elected a new Board of Directors, which was required for the incoming National Treasurer and Senior Vice President to join the Board.
The new Board of Directors is comprised as follows:
- President: Richard Dickson;
- Executive Director: David Burke;
- Senior Vice President: Louis Myre
- Secretary: Renald Nelson;
- National Treasurer: Jonalyn Gamboa; and
- Registrar: John MacPherson.
Reprinted from National Defence
2 April 2019 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces