June / Juin 2014
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Vol. 48, No. 6
A Show of Strength by the North Bay Community /
Une démonstration de force de la communauté de North Bay
Article by: Capt Leah Pierce, Public Affairs Officer
Photo by: Cpl Joseph Morin, Imagery Technician
Under the constant threat of rain, North
Bay’s National Day of Honour Ceremony
held on Friday, May 9th was moved from the
Memorial Cenotaph on First Avenue West to
the 22 Wing Fitness and Wellness Centre.
With heavy down pours and the rumbling
of thunder throughout the ceremony, it was
definitely a good call by organizers at 22
Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay.
On March 18, 2014 Prime Minister Stephen
Harper announced that, in recognition and
commemoration of Canada’s twelve year
military mission in Afghanistan that Friday,
May 9th, 2014 would be declared a “National
Day of Honour.” North Bay’s ceremony
included the marching on of the Canadian
flag by Corporal Christian Eadie, Royal
Canadian Air Force, and the American flag
by Staff Sergeant Katherine Wilhelm, United
States Air Force. Speeches by Afghanistan
Veterans Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Marc
Delisle, Deputy Commanding Officer 21
Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron,
and Colonel (Col) Sean Boyle, Commander
22 Wing. With musical accompaniment by
the talents of soloist Samantha Sloat from
the 22 Wing Band who sang both national
anthems. The Widdifield Secondary School
Choir who sang Amazing Grace with piper
Lisa Hurtubise from the Royal Canadian
Legion Callander Branch 445.
Timing was critical as the entire country, from
coast-to-coast-to-coast was encouraged by
Prime Minister Stephen Harper to pause for
a two-minute Moment of Silence at 1330 hrs.
Standing room only, members of the
North Bay community gathered in the gym
turned parade square – many generations,
explained Col Boyle, including Legion
members on one side of the floor and high
school students on the other, they came to
salute the fallen, to honour the strength of
the men and women who fought for peace
and stability in Afghanistan, to honour
the strength of their remarkable families
who supported them while deployed and
to honour the strength of the North Bay
community and their never-ending support
to military members and their families.
“We train, we deploy, we hopefully all come
back home. Families, peers and friends
don’t always understand why we do what
we do but their support is unconditional.
L’adjective de héro nous est souvent
associé et donné aux militaires, mais vous
tous qui demeuré à l’arrière en êtes aussi
digne! ”stated LCol Delisle.
Although March 31st, 2014 marked the
end of the Canadian military mission in
Afghanistan, the National Day of Honour
Ceremony was a time for all to come
together as a community to pay tribute to
the more than forty thousand Canadian
Armed Forces members who served in
Afghanistan since October 2001, the largest
deployment of personnel since the Second
World War. At the end of the ceremony those
present were invited to come forward to the
cenotaph to view three meaningful items
that were part of the ceremony: a black tile
form the Afghanistan memorial which in the
coming months will have a permanent place
of honour within the Memorial Park on First
Avenue West and will include a description
of its origin and significance; a framed picture
that identifies all one hundred and fifty-eight
fallen Canadian Armed Forces members
from the Afghanistan mission; and the
wreath for the ceremony entitled “Strength”.
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The Shield / le Bouclier
June / Juin
Commander’s corner / Le mot du commandant
We live in interesting
times. Indeed. Things
are interesting
because they are
changing. I don’t
know about you, but
personally, I’m not a
big fan of change. I’m
a creature of habit, and
I like it when things
Lieutenant-Colonel
are as I know them –
James Peck,
probably because it
Commanding Officer gives me the illusion
21 Aerospace Control of control. It’s just
& Warning Squadron an illusion. You see,
change takes us out of
our comfort zone, and forces us to learn new
methods and skills. It forces us to adapt, to
evaluate new options, and it generally takes
a little more effort. So why do we do it? Rarely
is it because we simply want “change”. More
often than not it’s because an outside influence
forces change.
In our business, we generally change for one of
two reasons - fiscal pressure or a change in the
threat. We have little control over the “money”
issues. They happen inside the cogs of the big
machine we serve, and we must often change
how we do business, which translates to “do
more with less”. Oh ya, and do it “without
impacting operations”. We have become
extremely adept at overcoming obstacles
created by reduced budgets and manning
shortfalls and that will surely continue.
Now the change in threat – that is a
different story all together. That requires
us to be on our toes at all times, mindful of
emerging threats and how they will impact
our own capabilities. Defending against
them can be as simple as fighting boredom
or complacency, to as complicated as
restructuring entire NORAD battle plans to
defend against modernized weapons. So
what - why all the words about change?
Well, it’s like this. Our mission at 22 Wing is
“to defend Canadians and protect national
sovereignty”. Here at 22 Wing, you achieve
that every day. You do it as a team, whether
you see it or not, every day, and you do it
very very well - with excellence, in fact.
And that’s why I write about change today.
To tell you that, as much as I may not like
it, it is “constant”. And although it will always
be a part of our business, I have never been
worried about our ability to overcome it; we
always do. As my family and I leave North
Bay for the third time I want you to know how
blessed I have been to have been a part of
the 22 Wing team. It has been my honour to
work through change with you, and by you
I mean the entire 22 Wing team, because it
is the mission of the whole team to ensure
our sovereignty. Thanks for making this the
most rewarding tour of my career. I wish you
nothing but success as you work through the
new challenges, and I look forward to the next
time our paths cross.
Until then, Intruder Beware!
-----------------------------------Nous vivons une époque intéressante. En
effet, les choses sont intéressantes, parce
qu’elles changent. Je ne sais pas pour vous,
mais personnellement, je ne suis pas un
grand adepte du changement. Je suis une
créature d’habitudes, et j’aime quand les
choses sont comme je les connais – parce que
cela me procure une illusion de contrôle. Ce
n’est toutefois qu’une simple illusion. Voyezvous, le changement nous fait sortir de notre
zone de confort et nous force à apprendre
de nouvelles méthodes et à acquérir de
nouvelles compétences. Il nous force à nous
adapter, à évaluer de nouvelles options, ce
qui nous demande généralement un peu plus
d’efforts. Alors pourquoi le faisons-nous? C’est
rarement parce que nous voulons simplement
« changer ». Bien plus souvent, une influence
extérieure nous force à changer.
Dans nos activités, nous changeons
généralement pour l’une des deux raisons
suivantes – la pression financière ou un
changement dans la menace. Nous avons un
peu de contrôle sur les problèmes « d’argent
». Ils se produisent dans les rouages de la
grande machine que nous servons, et nous
devons souvent changer la manière dont
nous menons nos activités, afin de répondre
au besoin de « faire plus avec moins ».
Oh oui, et nous devons le faire « sans
répercussions pour les opérations ». Nous
sommes devenus très habiles à surmonter
les obstacles engendrés par la réduction
des budgets et les pénuries d’effectifs, des
obstacles qui vont certainement persister.
Maintenant, le changement dans la menace
est une tout autre histoire. Ce changement
nous force à être vigilants à chaque instant,
conscients des menaces émergentes et de
la manière dont elles vont influencer nos
propres capacités. Nous défendre contre
An RCAF 90th Anniversary (True) Tale
Article by: Capt R.D. Newman, Wing Heritage Officer
Once upon a time, on an air base that shall remain nameless,
there was a cat. The cat lived at Supply, where it ate the rats
that wanted to destroy Supply’s uniforms.
One day the officer in charge of clothing stores ordered
the cat retired, that henceforth only modern technology
would be employed.
And so the cat was replaced by “Traps, rat, wire, iron,
galvanized, springtype, Mark I”. Deep analysis decided that
19.3 traps were required to protect the clothing. Accordingly,
a demand was submitted for 20 traps--but the demand came
back one trap disallowed, advising that only fractions of a
trap exceeding .5 could be deemed as a whole trap.
The officer fretted about this, but went with 19 traps.
Meantime, the rats began to destroy the clothing.
When the 19 traps finally arrived, a kill report was ordered
to be submitted monthly. A form was thus created listing
the amount of clothing in stores, each room’s cubic
measurement, number of traps on hand, quantity of rats
caught each day, and the percentages of rats caught to
items of clothing and of rats to traps. Caught mice were to
be listed under “Remarks”.
Since mice might be credited as rats, skewing the report,
a request was submitted to acquire “a suitable service
measuring rod” to measure caught rodentia, to separate
mice from rats by size. For maximum precision, gauges
designed for measuring shells were demanded. The RCAF
Chief Inspector of Explosives replied, however, that such
gauges were intended for measuring explosives only, “a
condition presumably not applying to rats”.
Nevertheless the issue was pressed, until it was suggested
that an ordinary two-foot ruler would be sufficiently accurate.
A request, therefore, for a two-foot ruler was submitted--but
was denied, citing that these rulers were part of “chests, tool,
carpenters”, and only provided when carpenters’ shops were
authorized. So, a strong case was presented for installing a
carpenters’ shop in Supply, the correct form was submitted,
Ethics Corner
Good day Ethics Corner Readers!
I wanted to take this opportunity and have
everyone recall how we make Ethical
decisions!
Ethical Decision Making
What makes a situation ethically difficult?
• The right thing to do is not clear from the
circumstances.
• Two or more principles or values support
different actions.
• Some harm will result, no matter what you
do, thus creating a “harm dilemma.”
ces changements peut être aussi simple que
de combattre l’ennui ou la complaisance,
ou aussi compliqué que de restructurer
l’ensemble des plans de bataille du NORAD
visant la défense contre les armes modernes.
Alors quoi – pourquoi tout ce discours sur
le changement? Eh bien c’est comme ça.
Notre mission à la 22e Escadre consiste à «
défendre les Canadiens et les Canadiennes
et à protéger la souveraineté nationale ». Ici
à la 22e Escadre, c’est ce que vous faites
tous les jours. Vous le faites en équipe, que
vous le voyiez ou non, chaque jour, et vous le
faites très, très bien – avec excellence même.
Voilà pourquoi je vous parle du changement
aujourd’hui. Pour vous dire que, même si je
ne l’aime pas, le changement est « constant
». Et même s’il fera toujours partie de nos
activités, je n’ai jamais été inquiet quant
à notre capacité à le surmonter; nous le
faisons constamment. Tandis que ma famille
et moi quittons North Bay pour la troisième
fois, je souhaite vous dire à quel point je me
sens privilégié d’avoir fait partie de l’équipe
de la 22e Escadre. Cela a été un grand
honneur pour moi de travailler avec vous
à travers le changement, et par « vous »,
j’entends l’ensemble de l’équipe de la 22e
Escadre, car c’est la mission de l’ensemble
de l’équipe de garantir la souveraineté.
Merci d’avoir fait de cette expérience la plus
gratifiante de ma carrière. Je vous souhaite
tout le succès possible dans la gestion
des nouveaux défis qui vous attendent, et
j’attends avec impatience que nos chemins
se croisent à nouveau.
D’ici là, « Gare aux intrus »!
and the work approved at a cost of many hundreds
of dollars.
Meanwhile, the rats continued to destroy the
clothing.
The officer in charge of clothing stores requested
instructions as to how the traps were to be set.
He was advised that the matter was under
consideration and “instructions would shortly be
published”. He waited accordingly.
Meantime, the rats continued to destroy the
clothing.
Upon receipt of the officer’s first monthly report,
“rats caught nil”, a comprehensive, illustrated
pamphlet was created and issued by the
Directorate of Training, describing the mining of
iron, shaping of wire, method of galvanization,
manufacture of traps and the system of trap
inspection, testing and acceptance.
The second report was “rats caught nil”.
Another, 20th trap, was therefore authorized, but
Supply had to increase its holding of clothing to
justify the extra trap.
The third report was “rats caught nil”.
Mark II traps were obtained, replacing the Mark I.
“Rats caught nil”, and they continued to destroy RCAF cat on anti-vermin patrol, Dorval, QC. Rats and mice
the clothing.
destroyed stores of uniforms and bedding, and food in the messes,
A Warrant Officer was assigned to create drills and chewed through electrical wiring in aircraft. Many bases dealt
for handling and preparation of the traps, and with the problem by ‘enlisting’ cats. Credit: Library & Archives
instructed selected base tradesmen in these drills. Photo PA 11476
A cloth proficiency badge with crossed rats’ tails
was even authorized.
Bait? The officer pointed out that no funding for bait was
Nil rats caught, and they continued to destroy the clothing. allowed in financial regulations, and that he wasn’t about to
pay for it out of his own pocket.
Station authorities finally conceded that the traps hadn’t met
their expectations, even though handled and set correctly. At this point the Station Commander had had enough. The
They inquired, incidentally, of the officer in charge of clothing cat was re-enlisted. The traps were ordered retained “for
instructional purposes only”. No more clothing was lost to rats.
stores what bait was used.
How do you decide what to do?
• Consider your obligation to act.
• Ask what are the issues? What are the
facts? What are the assumptions?
• Weigh the options, including ethical
principles, values, and expected behaviors.
• Consider the risks.
• What if you ignore the situation and do
nothing?
• Choose the best option, giving proper
weight to rules, consequences, care for
others and legitimate self-interest.
• Appreciate you are not alone. Consult a
friend, a colleague or a supervisor.
• Remember you are responsible and
accountable for your decisions and actions.
The Shield ~ Le Bouclier
• Commit your decision to action and do the
right thing.
22 Wing North Bay, Hornell Heights, ON, P0H
1P0, 705-494-2011 (2822) Fax: 705-494-6261,
22wgtheshield2@forces.gc.ca
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I would like to challenge all of you readers
to submit an occasion where you were
forced to make a difficult decision, where
ethical decision making was implemented
to facilitate the outcome. We will attempt
to recount some of the best examples
next month!
The Shield/Le Bouclier, is the unofficial newspaper
of 22 Wing North Bay, published monthly under
the authority of the Wing Commander, Col S.T.
Boyle, in accordance with CFAO 57-5. Opinions
and editorials expressed herein do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the Canadian Forces, the
Wing Commander or Shield staff.
Thanks for your help!
Capt Trevor Keefe,
22 Wing Ethics Coordinator
www.cg.cfpsa.ca/cg-pc/northbay/en/informationandfaq/newspapers/Pages/default.aspx
Please direct all comments to the Editor-in-Chief.
Wing Commander: Col S.T. Boyle.
Editor-in-Chief : Capt L. Pierce, Public Affairs Officer
Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Sgt A. Clifford
Managing Editor, Graphics/Production: Mr. M. Giddens
Distribution: Mrs. D. MacDonald
The Shield / le Bouclier
June / Juin
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Appreciative Co-op Student at Canadian
Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence
WATS Corner
Low in Numbers
High on Impact
Article by: Corporal
Rob Ouellette, Imagery
Technician
It is a great feeling for an
Imagery Technician to
be able to connect with
all units and sections on
the wing, and at times,
being able to experience
what it is like to operate in
their environment. Every
year, our little section of
three technicians capture
on film and video the
truth and essence of 22
Wing ensuring it is shared
with Canadians to be
remembered forever.
The process can be
long. Once the images
are taken we follow
the proper archiving
procedures designed to
ensure accuracy using
a process that every
member in the Imagery
trade must follow. That
means deciding which
of the many photos will
represent the event we
are covering, followed
by digitally embedding
the file information that
explains who, what,
when, where and why of each of those
images. Video production with great quality
could take several months to complete.
When necessary, we are able to work
quickly to get a basic, unedited version out
to the media within a day.
Our section is “rocking and rolling” and we
offer many services that keep us busy all
year round. Services we provide include:
passports, visas, portraits, matting and
Article by: Zach Desbiens, Co-op student
Picture: submitted
My name is Zach Desbiens and I am a grade
12 student at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall. I have
been helping out at the Canadian Forces
Museum of Aerospace Defence as a co-op
student since mid-February.
Throughout my time here I have helped with
many tasks from moving countless books
off of the old shelves in the collections room
to accessioning recently donated artifacts to
helping transport artifacts to and from events
and taking part in other ‘field trips’. Some of you
may remember stopping by the museum during
framing, laminating, plaque mounting, and the winter carnival and taking part in a museum
of course, graphics that only a few Imagery quiz. I happened to be the ‘guinea pig’ that first
tested the quiz that was given. Just recently, I
Sections can match in quality and artistry.
have begun transcribing war-time letters.
The rewards are many in our line of work. We
get to try new equipment and techniques, see As a future university student who will be
almost all aspects of the wing, we also meet
and share good experiences with just about
everyone on the wing and visitors from all
across Canada and the United States. In fact,
if we have not seen you, perhaps it is because
you have been hiding from the camera.
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Caution with BBQ
With the return of the warm season, it is time for outside
cooking. To use your BBQ safely, there are a few things
to do;
• check the general state of your BBQ;
• check for leaks using soapy water;
• always keep children away from an operating BBQ; and
• after use, turn off the valve on the bottle and store your
BBQ in well ventilated area.
For those using charcoal, never use starter fluid on warm
coals.
Always wait until the next day to throw your ashes in the garbage.
Safe cooking is much tastier!
Sustainability Corner - Turn Off Before Taking Off
Article by: Ms. Mary Kennedy,P. Eng,
Environment Coordinator with Defence
Construction Canada
We live in a day and age where electronic
equipment such as computers, printers,
copiers, and fax machines are an essential
part of our daily work routine. From a
sustainability standpoint, the notion of
turning off non-essential office equipment
during off-hours is an obvious and easily
implemented strategy to reduce electricity
consumption. With the increasing hydro
rates, small changes can add up to big
energy savings. We encourage all personnel
to make it a habit to turn-off all non-essential
office equipment during off-hours.
By turning off your computer overnight and
on weekends, you can save about 7 kWh/
week. Turning off the computer monitor
will save additional 0.3 kWh/week. These
numbers may not seem like much, but
consider the impact one person can make
in a year; a savings of 380 kWh! Using
an estimated hydro rate of $0.11 (this
includes a 7¢/kWh charge and a percentage
of additional monthly charges such as
delivery), you can save the wing $41.80
a year. Think about it; if 800 computers at
the wing are shut down on off-hours, we
can save $33,440/year! Having trouble
remembering to shut off your computer at
the end of the day? Set up a daily reminder
in your Outlook calendar to pop-up 5
minutes before you leave until it becomes
part of your daily routine.
Some other tips include programming
equipment to go into sleep mode when not
in use. Play your part in helping to reduce
the wing’s electricity consumption – turn off
those computers every night.
For more information about sustainability
please contact Mr. Ken Bovair, Wing
Sustainability Officer, at local 2226.
majoring in History, this has been a great
experience. In my time at the museum, I have
been able to step back in time and get a taste
of what life might have been like in crucial parts
of our history whether it has been getting a
taste of the Cold War era or being transported
back in time thanks to the stories that were
told through letters written by Canadian troops
over in Europe during the Second World War.
However, I will tell you that you don’t need to
have nor get a History degree if you wished
to lend a helping hand at the museum. Any
help is appreciated, and anyone is welcome.
In my time here, everyone that I have come
across in and around the museum has been
nothing but friendly and welcoming.
Bethany is doing great things over here at
the museum, and I am very happy that I have
been given the opportunity to be a part of it
over the last few months.
Une démonstration de force de
la communauté de North Bay
...cont’d from page 1
Article : Capitaine Leah Pierce, officier
des affaires publiques
Photo : Caporal Joseph Morin, technicien
en image
Sous la menace constante de la pluie,
la cérémonie de la Journée nationale de
commémoration de North Bay qui a eu
lieu le vendredi 9 mai, a été déplacée du
cénotaphe de la 1ère avenue Ouest au
centre de conditionnement physique et
de mieux être de la 22e Escadre. Compte
tenu des pluies abondantes et du tonnerre
qui a grondé pendant toute la cérémonie,
les organisateurs de la 22e Escadre/Base
des Forces canadiennes North Bay ont
certainement pris la bonne décision.
Le 18 mars 2014, le premier ministre,
S t e p h e n H a r p e r, a a n n o n c é q u ’ e n
reconnaissance et en commémoration de la
mission militaire de douze ans qu’a menée
le Canada en Afghanistan, le vendredi 9 mai
2014 serait déclaré « Journée nationale de
commémoration ». La cérémonie de North
Bay a comporté divers éléments : un défilé
du drapeau canadien porté par le caporal
Christian Eadie, Aviation royale canadienne,
et du drapeau américain porté par le sergent
d’état-major Katherine Wilhelm, United
States Air Force, des discours d’anciens
combattants d’Afghanistan, le lieutenant
colonel Marc Delisle, le commandant
adjoint du 21e Escadron de contrôle et
d’alerte aérospatiale, et le colonel Sean
Boyle, commandant de la 22e Escadre
et un accompagnement musical avec la
talentueuse soliste Samantha Sloat de la
musique militaire de la 22e Escadre qui
a chanté les deux hymnes nationaux et la
chorale de l’école secondaire de Widdifield
qui a chanté « Amazing Grace » au son
de la cornemuse de Lisa Hurtubise de la
branche 445 de Callander de la Légion
royale canadienne.
Le respect de l’horaire était primordial, car
le premier ministre Stephen Harper avait
invité tout le pays à respecter deux minutes
de silence à 13 h.
Dans une salle comble, les membres de
la collectivité de North Bay se sont réunis
dans la salle transformée en terrain de
parade – le colonel Boyle a expliqué que
plusieurs générations, dont des membres de
la Légion d’un côté de la salle et des élèves
de secondaire de l’autre, s’étaient réunis pour
saluer la mémoire de ceux qui ont donné leur
vie, pour rendre hommage à la force des
hommes et des femmes qui se sont battus
pour la paix et la stabilité en Afghanistan, pour
honorer la force des remarquables familles
qui les ont soutenus lors de leur déploiement
et pour honorer la force de la collectivité de
North Bay et son soutien indéfectible aux
militaires et à leur famille.
« Nous nous entraînons, nous sommes
déployés et, avec un peu de chance, nous
rentrons chez nous. Les familles, les pairs
et les amis ne comprennent pas toujours
pourquoi nous faisons ce que nous faisons,
mais leur soutien est inconditionnel. On
qualifie souvent les militaires de héros,
mais vous tous qui demeurez à l’arrière êtes
aussi dignes de ce qualificatif! », a déclaré
le lieutenant colonel Delisle.
Bien que le 31 mars 2014 ait marqué
la fin de la mission militaire canadienne
en Afghanistan, la cérémonie de la
Journée nationale de commémoration était
l’occasion pour tous de se réunir en tant
que communauté pour rendre hommage
aux plus de quarante mille membres des
Forces armées canadiennes qui ont servi
en Afghanistan depuis octobre 2001, le plus
grand déploiement en personnel depuis la
Seconde Guerre mondiale. À la fin de la
cérémonie, les personnes présentes ont été
invitées à s’avancer vers le cénotaphe pour
voir trois éléments significatifs qui faisaient
partie de la cérémonie : une plaque noire
constitue le monument commémoratif de
l’Afghanistan qui, au cours des prochains
mois, aura une place d’honneur permanente
dans le parc Memorial sur la 1ère avenue
Ouest et comprendra une description de
son origine et de sa signification, une photo
encadrée qui présente les cent cinquante huit
membres des Forces armées canadiennes
qui sont morts au cours de la mission en
Afghanistan, et la couronne déposée pour
la cérémonie, intitulée « Force ».
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The Shield / le Bouclier
June / Juin
June is Recreation Month activities
PSP personnel are committed to providing
individuals, families and communities with
quality leisure experiences, innovative
programming and recreational facilities that
meet their needs. Thousands of Canadian
Forces members and their families at
bases, wings and units across Canada and
abroad enjoyed over 500 different types of
recreational and leisure activities.
PSP offers everything from arts to aquatics,
basketball to bocce, and dance to decorating,
first-aid to fitness, golf to gardening, painting
to Pilates, sports camps to school break
programs, and tennis to Tai Chi. Recreation
provides opportunity for personal growth and
improved health for everyone.
As part of June is Recreation Month –
PSP Recreation in conjunction with GOV
Rewards Canada and CF Appreciation is
giving away a 7 night vacation in Orlando,
Florida complete with the following
7 Night Resort Vacation in Orlando, Florida
with Vacation Redemption Center, and GOV
Rewards Canada;
• 4 Passes to WonderWorks Ultimate Combo
tickets, which includes admission to explore
over 100 interactive exhibits, our 4D Motor
Ride Theatre and Ropes Course, plus
admission to the Outta Control Magic Comedy
Dinner Show and 1 game of Lazer Tag;
• 4 Passes to Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Orlando Odditorium;
• 4 Passes to Wild Florida, Orlando’s only
Everglades Airboat Tour and Wildlife Park; and
• 4 Day Passes to the Coco Key Water Resort.
Build your own family vacation by creating
an adventure using CF Appreciation.
No purchase is necessary to enter this
contest, however ** You must have a Gov
Vacation Rewards (GVR) member ID
number to be eligible to win the 7 day Resort
Stay in Orlando, Florida. If you do not have
a GVR account you may create an account
at GOV Rewards Canada**
For full contest information, or to enter, please
go to https://www.cfmws.com/en/AboutUs/
PSP/recreation/juneisrecreationmonth2012/
Pages/The-Contest.aspx
Locally 22 Wing Recreation will be hosting
a number of events throughout the month of
June in promotion of June is Recreation Month
– Look for the complete schedule of activities
at www.cfcommunitygateway.com or follow 22
Wing Community Recreation on Facebook (22
Wing PSP Community Recreation)
The Fit File
By Melanie Sanford, Fitness Instructor
Starting May 2014 Wing ADMIN will be
participating in a Progressive Training Program
designed by PSP with a goal to increase
their overall fitness levels. The program is
designed to increase endurance and strength
with the goal to have all WADMIN personnel
successfully achieve a 5km run, complete the
FORCE Evaluation with ease, and increase
their personal fitness levels.
The equipment that ADMIN will be using is a
“new” Suspension Training System that was
put together by the Navy Seals. The Navy
seals needed a way to stay in peak condition
with limited training space or equipment.
Training on the Suspension Training, works
by using your own body weight at different
angles to increase the intensity. Suspension
Training is a dynamic and fun new method
of functional training. Book your Suspension
Training Class for your unit PT today.
With the nice weather and the opening of
the outdoor fields, PSP is offering fitness
classes such as Outdoor Boot Camp, Track
Circuit, Walk / Run, Yoga and Biking. Take
advantage of these great programs and
contact PSP to book your unit classes today.
W Admin O is Maj Davies, with WO Ramsbottom
as the SuperIntendant Clerk, and Cpl Shi as the
new Fitness/Sports Rep for W Admin.
Play today for a healthier tomorrow
As part of our annual June is Recreation
Month campaign, we’re asking military
families from coast to coast: “Have you
played today?” If the answer is “no,” it’s time
to put those excuses aside and get moving!
The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines
recommend at least 60 minutes of daily physical
activity for children, and at least 150 minutes per
week for adults. While that may not sound like
much, only about 11% of children and 15% of
adults currently meet that standard.
For Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
members and their families, curbing this
trend by making recreation and play a part
of everyday life is especially important.
“Physical activity, recreation, and play are
essential for promoting optimal well-being
and mental health throughout our lives,”
said Major-General David Millar, Chief of
Military Personnel. “Providing opportunities
to participate in recreational activities
is an important part of our commitment
to families and to quality of life in the
Canadian Armed Forces. I encourage
everyone to celebrate ‘June is Recreation
Month’ and experience the benefits.”
Those benefits are numerous; play and
physical activity help boost our mental,
physical and social health. When we play, we
give ourselves the opportunity to build selfesteem, develop friendships and community
connections, and escape our stresses by
concentrating on the activity. We also give
our bodies the chance to move, strengthen
our muscles and develop new skills.
“Physical health and social support are key
components when building resilience,” said
CAF Health and Wellness Challenge
Participants who achieve a minimum of 320
checkmarks, and who submit their totals to
their local HP office by 12 June 2014 will
qualify for the local winner’s draw:
A cumulative total of 320 checkmarks
at the end of the 31-day Challenge is
required (regardless of the combination of
checkmarks). For example: a participant
may achieve a total of 320 checkmarks by
making healthy choices in only the Social
Wellness and Nutritional Wellness core
areas – participants are not required to
achieve checkmarks from each core area.
From the “bonus choice” list, an activity can
only be selected once in 31 days.
The deadline to have submitted both your
registration form and Challenge Tracker to
your local HP office is prior to end of business
12 June 2014 (2nd Thursday in June).
Make your choices count...
For more information, please contact:
Lucas DeMarco Ext # 2350
Kimberley Guest, Training Manager with
Canadian Forces Health Services Group.
“Research continues to demonstrate the
importance of a healthy lifestyle and strong
social support networks in maintaining
positive mental health, as well as bouncing
back from adversity.”
Luckily, making time for play and recreation
just takes a little effort and determination.
Adding more play to your family’s routine
can be as simple as walking to school, biking
to work, or heading to the park after dinner
instead of the couch.
In CAF communities, the Personnel Support
Programs Recreation Program also provides
access to a wide variety of structured and
unstructured ways to play. Looking for a
regular activity? Join one of our teams,
classes or clubs. Looking for a more relaxed
way to play? Personnel Support Programs
can help with equipment and facility rentals
to help your family play at your own pace.
For Master Corporal Crystal Booker, joining
Personnel Support Programs Community
Recreation clubs is one of the best ways to
feel at home in a new community. “Clubs
and programs allow me to meet new people
in the area, and provide that vital initial link
to the community,” she said. “Recreation
has helped me overcome stress, enjoy new
postings, and see the bright side of being
away from family and friends. My quality of
life is the better for it.”
So, what are you waiting for? Get out and
play today! Visit www.cfgateway.ca to
connect with a Personnel Support Programs
Recreation team in your community.
www.cfcommunitygateway.com www.portailcommunautaireFC.ca
June / Juin
Fitness, Sports, Recreation, Aquatics and Health Promotion
Sports News
CAF Sports Program
The Ontario Region
Sports Conference was
held at CFB Borden 1-2
May 2014.
Subject to change the
following sports and
their hosts were selected
by Pierre Simard during this conference:
Ball Hockey, Kingston, 23-27 June
Golf, Kingston, 14-17 July
Slo Pitch, Borden, 24-27 July
Soccer, Petawawa, 11-15 August
Participation in the CAF Sports Program
is not authorized by members while on
Maternity or Parental Leave, as outlined
in DAOD 5001-2 (Maternity and Parental
Benefits)
Participation in the CAF Sports Program
is not authorized by members while on
Annual Leave as per CANFORGEN
169/07 CMP 074/07 161941Z NOV 07.
This year there are four (4) teams playing
every Monday and Wednesday at the
outdoor arena on Base.
Wed 4 Jun
1500hrs, Renegates vs 21 Sqn
1540hrs, Log vs WTIS
Mon 9 Jun
1500hrs, 21 Sqn vs WTIS
1540hrs, Log vs Renegates
Wed 11 Jun
1500hrs, 21 Sqn vs Log
1540hrs, WTIS vs Renegates
Mon 16 Jun
1500hrs, 21 Sqn vs Renegates
1540hrs, WTIS vs Log
Wed 18 Jun
1500hrs, WTIS vs 21 Sqn
1540hrs, Renegates vs Log
Mon 30 Jun
1500hrs, Log vs 21 Sqn
1540hrs, Renegates vs WTIS
The following explains the savings you can
benefit: Prices are subj to change without notice.
Osprey Links Golf Course (752-5225)
The cost of each golf pass at the Fitness and
Wellness Centre for Osprey Links is $33.00.
You must show your ID at the Pro Shop.
Fitness & Regular Wellness Centre
Weekdays $39.00+Tax
Weekends
/Holidays $42.00+Tax
$33.00Tax incl.
$33.00Tax incl.
Clear Springs Golf Course (724-5735)
The cost of each golf pass Fitness and
Wellness Centre for Clear Springs is $31.00.
You must show your ID at the Pro Shop.
Fitness & Regular Wellness Centre
Weekdays $32.50+Tax
Weekends $37.50+Tax
$31.00Tax incl.
$31.00Tax incl.
Pinewood Golf Course (472-2264)
The cost of each golf pass at the Fitness and
Wellness Centre for Pinewood is $23.00.
Also Military and Civilian Employees of
22 Wing North Bay can receive a discount
by showing their ID card if they decide to
purchase their ticket at the Golf Course.
With ID Fitness &
Regular Card Wellness Cen.
Weekdays $29.00 $25.00 $23.00
taxes in
Weekends $30.00 $25.00 $23.00
taxes in
Laurentide Golf Course (753-0983)
The cost of each golf pass at Fitness & Wellness
Centre for Laurentide is $28.00 (tax incl).
Fitness & Regular Wellness Centre
Weekdays $29.00+Tax
Weekends $34.00+Tax
$28.00 Tax incl.
$28.00 Tax incl.
Canadian Blood Donor Clinics
Wed. June 4th, 2013: 12:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thu. June 5th, 2013: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Clarion Resort Pinewood Park, 201 Pinewood Park Dr.
Please book an appointment today, call 1-888-2-DONATE (1 888 236-6283)
Species at Risk at CFB North Bay
Article by: Shannon Roy, Wing
Environmental Officer
There a number of species at risk
in the North Bay region. To ensure
CFB North Bay is able to protect
these species and their habitat
it had to determine if they were
located on Base property. Surveys
for birds, reptiles, amphibians,
and butterflies were completed.
Only one species at risk was found
on CFB North Bay property: the
Monarch Butterfly, which is as a
species of special concern.
The orange black and white monarch
butterfly is rather unique. This species has
a population of millions to over one billion
individuals. However, the most sensitive
stage of its annual cycle is overwintering.
There are two main overwintering areas:
the Oyamel Fir forests of Central Mexico,
where 90% of the population overwinters,
and coastal regions of California. The overall
area of these sites is relatively small, and
threats, especially from logging in the Oyamel
Fir forests, are sufficient to suggest that the
species could become threatened in the
near future. The monarch exists primarily
wherever milkweed and wildflowers are. They
An average of 400 Canadians drown each
year. While the ability to swim is important,
swimming skills alone aren’t always enough
to save a life. Only 46 percent of children
know how to swim. Learning water safety is
key to preventing an emergency in or on the
water and also teaches you what to do if you
find yourself in an emergency situation. The
Red Cross and Lifesaving Society programs
teach both swimming skills and water safety
knowledge and skills.
Steps to take for drowning prevention:
Did you know?
• Empty portable toddler pools after each use.
• Young children ages 1 to 4 and men ages
15 to 44 are at the greatest risk of drowning.
• A small child can disappear in seconds
and can drown in only a few centimeters of
water- enough to cover the mouth and nose.
• Small children are also the most vulnerable
group for near drowning. For every death,
there are an estimated four to five neardrowning incidents.
• Infants and toddlers drowned mainly in
bathtubs and pools whereas older children and
youth drowned mailing in large bodies of water.
• Other factors for adults in water-related fatalities
included current and alcohol consumption.
22 Wing Golf Passes
The 22 Wing - Fitness & Wellness Centre has
obtained a partnership with Osprey Links,
Clear Springs, Pinewood & Laurentide Golf
Courses. Tickets are available at the 22 Wing
- Fitness & Wellness Centre reception desk
during regular operating hours. Golf passes
are available to Military Members and 22 Wing
North Bay Civilian (Full Time) Employees and
their dependants who hold a RAM membership.
Maximum one (1) golf pass per person each
visit. Re-sale of these golf passes is prohibited.
There is no refund of golf pass after purchase.
Aquatic News
22 Wing Intramural Ball Hockey
use the milkweed plant to lay their eggs and
as food for the caterpillars. Monarch larvae
store poison from the milkweed leaves
they eat and pass it along to the adults,
which makes the butterfly unpalatable and
provides some protection against predation
(COSEWIC, Apr 2010).
In order to do our part to protect this species
areas on the Base identified to contain
milkweed are avoided or if that is not
possible the milkweed may be transplanted
to another suitable location.
For more information:
http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/
http://www.cosewic.gc.ca/
22 Wing Sports Day
22 Wing North Bay will host the 2014
Sports Day Tournament on Friday, June
27th. This event will be full of fun for
both the competitive and non competitive
participants.
General Rules: Subject to change
Each team will play 5 different sports against
five different teams, chosen at random.
The team with the most points will win the
Sports Day Challenge plaque.
If there is a tie for first place, the tie will be
broken using a tie breaker.
Teams must have a minimum of 12 players
on their roster.
* Civilian employees must sign a waiver form.
Awards presentation and pizza will be held at
the ROCC Lounge at approximately 1500hrs.
• Whether it’s a pool, the bathtub, a water
park, or the beach, always watch children
actively around water- even if they can swim.
• Consider requiring all non-swimmers to
wear a lifejacket.
• If you own a backyard pool ensure
adequate barriers are in place such as four
sided fencing along with a self-closing, selflatching gate.
• When bathing children an adult should
remain with the child at all times- never
leave to answer the phone or for any other
momentary distraction.
• Never underestimate the power of current.
Swimmers can be swept away in an instant.
• Take swimming lessons to learn swimming
skills and water safety skills.
Our summer Swim Lesson session will
be starting the week of July 7. For more
information see our summer brochure
available at the reception desk at the Fitness
and Wellness Centre or contact Samantha
O’Connor at 705-494-2011, extension 2611.
The sports will consist of field hockey,
volleyball, mini soccer, softball, and ultimate
frisbee (subject to change).
For more information or register your team,
contact Pierre Simard, Sports Coordinator
at ext 2240
22 Wing - Base Team Golf
Playdowns.
Rounds will be played at Osprey Links Golf
Course on Tue 17 Jun and Tue 24 Jun ’14, with
start times of 0800hrs and 0730 respectfully.
Cost is $33.00 for the first day and no
charge for the second day if you qualify and
are available to participate at the Ontario
Region Golf Championships to be held at
CFB Kingston 14-17 Jul 2014.
To register, please contact Pierre Simard,
Sports Coordinator 2240. Deadline for
entries - 13 Jun 2014
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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
NOTICE* MFRC hours of operation
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.
For inquiries drop by or contact
us at 705-494-2011 ext 2053.
For more info on MFRC Programs
and Services, check us out on the
web @ www.familyforce.ca or like
us on Facebook/NorthBay.MFRC
Coffee Connections
Coffee Connections is time set aside for
military spouses to get together for a fun
relaxing morning of sharing stories and
experiences, meeting new friends, learning
new skills or just having a break. We meet
Monday mornings at the Chapel Annex from
September to May. Childcare is available
upon request for eligible participants.
Coffee Connections has ended for the
summer months. Thank you to all the
participants who help make this year
memorable. I am grateful to have been
part of this journey with you. We have had
wonderful experiences together, and fostered
new friendships!
I hope you all have a safe and happy
summer!
Ladies Night Out
Ladies Night Out is once a month. We plan
and host an evening out at a local restaurant,
theatre or community event of interest. This
event is open to all Military spouses and
members. Participants are responsible for
their own expenses.
Our last Evening out will be Wednesday June
18th at 6:00pm ~ Location TBA
Deployment, Departures & Family Information Line:
Reunions
1-800-866-4546
The North Bay Military Family Resource
Centre is here to provide support to Canadian
Forces families experiencing separation
while their spouse is required to spend time
away from home for an extended period of
time including courses, taskings, IR and
overseas deployments. Our services support
CF and USAF members and their families
through the stages of pre-deployment,
deployment, reunion and reintegration.
The Family Information Line (FIL) is a
national service for all military families.
You can contact the FIL for any support you
may need as a result of the unique nature
of military life. The FIL offers confidential,
personal and bilingual assistance. FIL
counsellors can help your family obtain
information, and provide reassurance,
support and referral to the various services
offered to CAF families.
Please contact me if you or your family
require assistance during these challenging
times or for more information about services
available. I am Linda McCaulay, your Family
Separation and Reunion Coordinator and
I can be reached by telephone at 705494-2011 ext 2026 or by email at Linda.
McCaulay@forces.gc.ca
FIL counsellors provide supportive
counselling seven days a week, 24
hours a day. By calling the FIL, you will
be connected to friendly, experienced
professionals who are well-versed on CAF
communities and services. FIL counsellors
can also connect you with helpful national
and local resources, including your local
Military Family Resource Centre and
Deployment Support Group.
Family Liaison Services
The Family Liaison Officer
(FLO) offers Short-term
individual or group
support for families of ill,
injured and deceased CF
personnel
- Confidential individual,
family or group counselling
Second Language Training
Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau, Coordinator
705-494-2011 ext 2056
Rosetta Stone
Limited licenses are available for our very
Congratulations to our Golden Egg prize popular Rosetta Stone on-line independent
winners: Sam Morgan, Logan Farrell, Audrey learning studies. *Please note this option
Quirion and Kira Lefebvre.
is only open to civilian CF family members.
Thank you to all who participated in the For more information about these training
Children’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt especially opportunities, call Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau
Are you planning a move?
our dedicated MFRC Volunteers. Thanks at 705-494-2011 ext 2056 or email Diane.
www.familynavigator.ca/relocation
again to our party sponsors: Community Sarrazin-Dubeau@forces.gc.ca
This website has a Relocation section Council, CANEX & Wing Theatre Club, your
which is broken down into four sections, continued support with our MFRC Child, Fun Factory Youth Corner
Housing, Employment and Education, Youth & Teen Programs is much appreciated.
Medical Care and Making Connections. It
includes information such as where to go to
find a doctor, what the housing market looks
like in the local area, and how to find a job.
This section is being developed to address
the key priorities for CF Families.
Our Youth Corner and Fun Factory programs
Please keep in mind that the North Bay
have ended and will start up again in the Fall
MFRC can also provide you with extra
2014. A big Thank You! goes out to all our
information to support your family.
Staff, Volunteers and 22 Wing Community
For more information contact Diane SarrazinPartners who have contributed to the
Dubeau at 705-494-2011 ext 2056
success of these programs.
Saturday June 14th, 2014
22 Wing RHU’s
Door to door pick up 6-8pm
Beer, wine & spirit bottles can also be
dropped off at the MFRC Monday –
Friday 8am to 4pm
For more information please contact
Donat Roussy at 494-2011 ext 2916
Donat.Roussy@forces.gc.ca
Employment and Education Services
provides information and referrals for CF
family members seeking employment or
information on continuing education.
Watch for employment opportunities, job
fairs and workshops posted on North
Bay MFRC Facebook. Scan our Job
Bank Bulletin board for the latest job
opportunities in North Bay or pick up a
copy of the Job Bank Websites listing.
Want to write a great résumé or dynamic
cover letter? Our Employment Resource
Library carries a variety of topics in both
English and French. Come in and use
our community computers, scanner,
photocopier and fax machine.
In addition:
For more information about the Family
I n f o r m a t i o n L i n e , p l e a s e v i s i t w w w. • Explore career options
familyforce.ca or call their toll free number • Learn new skills/update old ones—CPR/
at 1-800-866-4546.
First Aid, Smart Serve, WHMIS training
The MFRC has “Facebook” Check out our
facebook page for upcoming events and
dates for Coffee Connections and Ladies
Night Out! @ North Bay MFRC Connections
Help support the MFRC Teen Centre
by donating your empties!
Louise MacDonell – Employment &
Education Coordinator, 705-494-2011 ext. 2073
Louise.MacDonell@forces.gc.ca
• Visit our Employment Resource Library/
browse our college & university course
calendars
• Find helpful websites to fund your education
- Referrals to mental health services for A r e y o u s t r u g g l i n g d u r i n g F r e n c h
• Sign up for language training with Rosetta
adults and children
conversations? Want to be able to chat with Stone
- Access to education and prevention-based your son/daughter, friend, co-worker? Then
• How to start & fund your own small business
this ad may be of interest to you.
programs in the community
- Outreach support to families in the We will be hosting one hour practice • How to access employment workshops in
sessions for a duration of 6 weeks during your community
surrounding area
the months of May and June. Reduced child • Access continuing/distance education
Your Family Liaison Officer is Mark Hurley,
care expenses are available for participants. courses online
RSW/TSI, 705-494-2011 ext 2579, Mark.
Class space is limited. (Please note priority If you would like more information or would
Hurley2@forces.gc.ca
will be given to CF/USAF spouses and like to book an appointment, call Louise
Children’s Annual
dependents 18 years and older.)
MacDonell at 705-494-2011 ext. 2073; email:
Easter Egg Hunt 2014
Louise.MacDonell@forces.gc.ca
For information or to register please call Natalie
Wiseman at the MFRC 705 494-2011 ext 2053 Fun was had by all!
Teen Centre Bottle
Drive Fundraiser
Employment & Education
Services
Please have a safe and happy spring & summer!
Teen Summer Employment
& Youth Internships
YES! Employment Services – Summer
Jobs Service is currently underway –
find out about Job Search & Resume
Workshops, Safety & WHMIS training,
Smart Serve, Second Career Info and
more.
Visit 149 Main Street E. or call 705-4763234 for details.
F i n d w o r k s h o p s c h e d u l e s a t w w w.
yesnorthbay.com
For info on provincial youth internships and
teen summer employment opportunities, visit
http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/YNPS.asp.
For information on federal student
employment - both summer employment
and youth internships – visit http://jobsemplois.gc.ca/centres/landing-renvoi/
students-etudiants-eng.php.
Volunteer Services
Pamela Lennips, MFRC
For more information on these or other Volunteer Services
MFRC Youth Programs Please contact Donat 705-494-2011 ext 2066
Roussy at 705-494-2011 ext 2916/2645.
Pamela.Lennips@forces.gc.ca
Our volunteers’ dedication and commitment
allows the North Bay MFRC to offer quality
programs, services and resources to our
military community. Becoming a volunteer
is easy and can be rewarding and provide
you with an opportunity to develop new
skills and share your expertise.
A big thank you goes out to all the MFRC
Busy Bees who have helped out over the
last three months. MFRC Busy Bees are
the greatest!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
September 6, 2014
Wing Welcome/Family Fun Fair
If you are interested in helping out with this
event or volunteering for the MFRC please
call Natalie Wiseman at 705-494-2011
x2053/2066 or email Natalie.Wiseman@
forces.gc.ca
June / Juin
Prevention, Support and
Intervention
MFRC Contact list /Personnes
Contact au CRFM
FOR CF/USAF MEMBERS
AND THEIR FAMILIES
Carolyn Lee-Guy - ext/poste 2057
Executive Director / Directrice générale
Prevention, Support and Intervention is a service
designed to enhance the social and emotional
well-being of CF families. We are able to assist
our families by providing the following:
Louise MacDonell - ext/poste 2073
Business Administrator and Employment
and Education Coordinator / Gestionnaire
des affaires et coordonnatrice des services
d’aide en emploi et éducation
• Caring and compassionate emotional
support and guidance
• Referrals to appropriate agencies
• Education and resources
• Crisis Intervention
• Continued support and follow-up to
ensure positive results
Linda McCaulay - ext/poste 2026
Prevention, Support and Intervention,
Deployment and Emergency Child
Care Coordinator / Coordonnatrice en
prévention, soutien et intervention,
déploiement et services urgents de garde
If you’re in a situation where you’re feeling as
though you do not knowv which direction to take,
contact your Prevention, Support and Intervention
Coordinator. It’s confidential and it’s free!
Donat Roussy - ext/poste 2916/2645
Information Management and Child,
Youth and Teen Coordinator / Gestion
de l’information et coordinateur des
programmes pour jeunesse et adolescence
Linda McCaulay, Prevention, Support, and
Intervention. Tel: 705-494-2011 ext 2026.
Fax: 705-494-2106,
Linda.McCaulay@forces.gc.ca
Natalie Wiseman - ext/poste 2053/2066
Vo l u n t e e r S e r v i c e s a n d Pe r s o n a l
Development Coordinator / Coordonnatrice
du programme pour bénévoles et
développement personelle
EMERGENCY/RESPITE/CASUALTY
SUPPORT CHILD CARE FOR CF AND
USAF FAMILIES
NEW IMPROVED CHANGES: Respite child
care is a service offered to CF/USAF families
whose spouse is away due to operational
requirements. If you feel as though you would
like some time to yourself, please contact us
to make arrangements for this service.
Emergency child care is available to CF
and USAF families at all times, day or night.
Casualty Support Child Care is support to
families of CF personnel who are ill, injured or
have died while serving through the provision
of child care support.
We have screened child care providers.
To Obtain This Service
For further information regarding Emergency,
Respite or Casualty Support Child Care or
to request assistance please contact Linda at
705-494-2011 ext 2026/2053 or Diane at ext
2056 or Leanna at ext 2060 during MFRC/
LWCC hours, Monday through Friday, 8am to
4pm. After hours, please contact the MCC
DESK at 705-494-2011 ext 6407 for a list of
child care providers. If this service is used
through the MCC Desk after hours, please
ensure that the MFRC Emergency/Respite
Child Care Coordinator Linda at ext 2026, is
aware the next available business day.
NOTE: Respite child care must be preapproved to be eligible for funding.
WE CARE ABOUT YOU PROGRAM
If perhaps you know of someone going through
a difficult situation, we’d like to assist with a gift
to lift their spirits or help them through. With
their permission contact me, Linda McCaulay
at 705-494-2011 ext 2026. Funded by charitable
donations and fundraising.
MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Free, short term confidential counselling for
CF/USAF members and their families. For
more information please call 1-800-268-7708,
anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
www.forces.gc.ca/assistance
Joint Personnel Support Unit/
Integrated Personnel Support
Centre
Myth Busters
Who takes care of my career while
I’m posted to a JPSU?
The JPSU has its own Career Manager to
administer career related functions. The
CFPAS is used for all personnel posted to
the JPSU. Also, personnel from JPSU can
go on trade related courses if they are
within the person’s medical limitations,
the controlling authority approves and
there is a reasonable expectation of the
person returning to that trade.
Where is the nearest JPSU to North
Bay? Right here at 22 Wing/Canadian
Forces Base North Bay. The JPSU Eastern
Ontario Region Integrated Personnel
Support Centre is located in Building
7A, second floor, room 203 and is open
Monday to Friday from 0800-1600 hrs.
For more information please contact Mr.
Mike Williams, Client Services Manager
at 705-494-2011 ext 2589.
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The Shield / le Bouclier
Padre’s Corner - Dr Naidu Delivers on PTSD
Treatment and Suicide Prevention
Though not antipharmaceutical, she
highlighted the risks of
over-medicating patients,
especially around the
alarming side effects of
suicidality, homicidality and
spellbinding (Intoxication
Anosognosia). Alternately,
evidence- based talk
therapies offered comparable
benefits but without these
substantial risks. She also
suggested that the military
integrate Mindfulness Based
Padre Stephen Morris, 22 Wing Chaplain (left), poses with Dr. Stress Reduction into its
Mary Naidu, visit lecturer, on Friday, April 25th in the Blue Room, regular training, so as to
Ayr Mess at 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay. Photo promote resiliency as a
preventative measure.
credit: Cpl Rob Ouellette, Imagery Technician
Article by:
Padre Stephen Morris, 22 Wing Chaplain
22 Wing was fortunate to host Dr Mary Naidu,
a Psychiatrist with 31-years’ experience from
Etobicoke, Ontario, with privileges to practice
at the Northeast Mental Health Centre in
North Bay, who lectured on PTSD and
suicidality entitled, “To Hell and Back (Again
and Again and Again…) Some Insights on
PTSD Treatment and Suicide Prevention.”
In it she debunked some very dangerous
fallacies in contemporary mental health and
suggested alternate courses of action.
Dr. Naidu has a deep sense of
empathy for members of the Canadian Armed
Forces (CAF), and was particularly moved by
the four tragic suicides the CAF experienced
just before the Christmas holidays in 2013. She
contacted me about delivering this presentation
at no charge, simply as part of her civic duty.
In her presentation, Dr. Naidu noted that in
ancient Rome, the corona civica was awarded
to persons who saved the lives of fellow
citizens, which is symbolized by the garland of
oak leaves that is sometimes used in military
insignias. We thank her for generously sharing
her expertise in that same spirit.
Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau - ext/poste 2056
Little Wings Child Care, Parent Support,
Community Integration and Second
Language Coordinator / Coordonnatrice
en services de garde, soutien parental,
intégration communautaire et formation en
langue seconde
Leanna Salvati - ext/poste 2668/2060
Little Wings Child Care Supervisor /
Superviseure – Garderie Little Wings
Mark Hurley - ext/poste 2579
MFRC Family Liaison Officer / Officier de
liaison avec les familles du CRFM
Canadian Forces
Morale and Welfare
Services
CFMWS is always looking for
employees. Did you know that CFMWS
treats all military dependants as internal
candidates? So, if you are interested in
working at the Messes, CANEX, or the
Fitness & Wellness centre, please stop
in and fill out an application and/or drop
off a résumé at any of these locations
or the NPF Human Resources Office in
the Headquarters Building, Room 307H.
When applying please indicate that you
are a military dependant.
We are committed to employment equity.
Lessons Learned - Transformation of a culture
By MWO Karen Adams, 22 Wg D/WLLO
Transforming a culture is a dynamic
process involving change and adaptation
to new surroundings and new norms. The
RCAF introduced the Lessons Learned
Program (LLP) in 2010, and after four
years it is taking hold at all wings. Whether
a program supporter or not, one thing
must be understood, the LLP is here to
stay. Lessons learned is about compiling
observations, identifying issues, possible
solutions then making enduring changes.
Have you ever told your friends that you
have an AWESOME idea? You then go into
vivid detail of how it can be done better.
At that moment the thought of putting your
idea on paper might seem cumbersome or
too time consuming. The more you thought
about it; you convinced yourself that your
idea is no longer awesome, so you never
documented it. You cast the idea aside. Were
you ever surprised by a friend who wrote up
your awesome idea and got recognised for
their efforts! Kicking yourself in the gluteusmaximus right now aren’t you? Especially
since writing up your awesome idea would
have taken just a few minutes of your time.
At Lessons Learned no idea is without merit.
As a matter of fact, every idea received
is reviewed then posted to the lessons
learned matrix for tracking purposes. If it
was important enough for
you to put it on paper then
it deserves our attention.
Almost every day the
Lessons Learned
office receive
observations, whether
they concern real-world, exercises, or best
practices (someone’s great idea). The most
impressive part of receiving observations is
that we are now noticing more submissions.
This is the first sign of embracing a cultural
change, a goal of the Wing Lesson Learned
Program (WLLP). A future goal of the WLLP
is to engrain the cultural change into the
fabric of 22 Wing operations. One common
human factor is that people want to see
improvement. One small improvement is
happening on the LL Observation form. All
22 Wing/CFB North Bay personnel now
have the option of including their name
with each observation. The idea is to get
immediate feedback to originators to show
them that their ideas have been received
and recorded. All your ideas will make a
difference; the Lessons Learned Program
wants to be able to recognize the originators.
Keep your inputs coming! Your observations
are important to us, but most of all, they are
important to making 22 Wing better at what
we do.
22 Wing Messes
2 Rooms ARE available for
rental to host your special
occasions.
The Blue Room is licensed for 275 people
and Club 100 is licensed for 215.
Catering is available through Wing Foods
or, if you prefer, bring in your own caterer.
Fees for the room rentals are:
Without bar services $107.00 (GST included)
With bar services $294.25 (GST included)
For booking call:
Mess manager local 2250
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Honours
Honours and
and Awards
Awards
North Bay USAF Detachment
Achieves Top Honours
Article by: Staff Sergeant Catherine Dilena, 2 Detachment,
First Air Force Unit Public Affairs Representative Candidate
Photo submitted
The Command and Control Warfighter Unit of the Year for 2013
was presented to Detachment 2, First Air Force for outstanding
mission effectiveness, force development, and community
involvement. During this period, Detachment 2 accomplished
its mission with a maximum degree of war readiness. The
professionalism, knowledge, and technical skills of the
Detachment 2 personnel contributed directly to the fulfillment
of national objectives. The distinctive accomplishments of the
members of Detachment 2 reflect great credit upon themselves
and the United States Air Force.
When the award was announced, Commander of Detachment
2, Lieutenant Colonel Elbert Pringle II said “This is an
outstanding accomplishment and a testament to your hard
work and dedication to the mission. You impress us each
day, and this is the result... the top C2 Unit in AFNORTH (Air
Force North Command)!”
Detachment 2, First Air Force is a United States Air Force
(USAF) Air Combat Command detachment located in North
Bay, Ontario, Canada. The detachment consists of 33 active
duty uniformed members including: aerospace control and
warning operators, communications personnel, personnel
specialists, knowledge operations manager, and a medical
liaison. The only USAF detachment in North Bay, it does not
function as a stand-alone unit like the stateside air control
squadrons; rather, our personnel are integrated into various
squadrons and directorates assigned to 22 Wing/Canadian
Forces Base North Bay. All communication, education, finance,
and legal needs are handled at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.
On Wednesday April 2nd, 2014, Lieutenant-General Yvan
Blondin, RCAF Commander, presented three members of
the 22 Wing team with his RCAF Commander’s Coin during
the town hall meeting held at the 22 Wing Fitness & Wellness
Centre. The following individuals were recognized for their
outstanding contributions and dedication:
On Tuesday, March 25th, 2014, Lieutenant-Colonel James Peck,
21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron Commanding
Officer presented Zachary Shabley, A Flight tracking technician
awaiting training, with his promotion to Corporal. Photo credit:
Corporal Joseph Morin, 22 Wing Imagery
MCpl Renette, WTIS, CS Flt (Class A Reservist)
As a Class A reservist, Master Corporal (MCpl) Darwin Renette
has embodied courtesy and dedication to the service of his
country in every aspect of his job. Often the only technician
available in the Information Technology (IT) Maintenance
section, MCpl Renette’s technical expertise is the cornerstone
of unclassified IT support at 22 Wing. Despite this significant
workload and high demand, MCpl Renette continues to set
the highest standards of professionalism and respect.
On Tuesday, April 15th, 2014, Lieutenant-Colonel James
Peck, 21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron
Commanding Officer presented Aaron Pointner, E Flight
Weapon’s Assistant, with his promotion to Corporal. Photo
credit: Corporal Joseph Morin, 22 Wing Imagery
Cpl Eadie, W OPs
Celebrating National Nursing Week
On Tuesday, April 15th, 2014, Lieutenant-Colonel James
Peck, 21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron
Commanding Officer presented Daniel Lyle, D Flight
Weapon’s Assistant, with his promotion to Corporal. Photo
credit: Corporal Joseph Morin, 22 Wing Imagery
(left to right) Karen Morgan (Capt ret’d), CF Case Manager, Capt
Corey Fryia, 31 CF Health Services Detachment Commander
North Bay, Stan French (Capt ret’d), CF Mental Health Nurse,
Pat Anglehart, CF Nurse Practitioner, Lt Doug Murphy, CF
Primary Care Nurse and Roberta Gullage, CF Community
Health Nurse all serving with 31 CF Health Services in North
Bay celebrate National Nursing Week on May 12th, 2014 at a
luncheon held at Arugula restaurant. In 1971, the International
Council of Nurses designated May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s
birthday, International Nurses Day. National Nursing Week was
first celebrated in 1985 to highlight nurses’ contributions to the
well-being of the Canadian public. The theme for this year’s
National Nursing Week, 12 to 18 May, is Nursing: A Leading
Force for Change. This theme provides nursing professional
across the province with the opportunity to reflect on the
contributions they make to the health of their communities,
provinces and nation. Photo submitted
June / Juin
Corporal (Cpl) Christian Eadie was motorcycle riding with
a fellow member of 22 Wing when the member rode out of
line of sight. Cpl Eadie came around a bend and happened
upon the wreckage of the member’s motorcycle and his
semi-conscious body in a roadside ditch. Cpl Eadie was quick
to assess the extent of injuries using his first-aid training,
keeping the injured member immobilized and assessing his
responsiveness after having a bystander call 911. He followed
up by briefing emergency services responders and met with
the section’s Master Warrant Officer at the hospital to ensure
the member was receiving the necessary care. He, his wife
Jannah and the MWO stayed late into the night to act as
points-of-contact and support, and he returned to visit to drop
off personal effects for the member’s comfort during recovery.
Further, he offered to assist the MWO with ongoing admin
during his recovery, in dealing with retrieving his motorcycle
from impound (completed with help from Sergeant Allured
and Private Skipper) among other outstanding administration
and liaising with injured member’s family.
On April 25th, 2014, Lieutenant-Colonel Walter S.F. Norquay,
Wing Administration and Technical Services Commanding
Officer, presented Rumeal Evans, Engineering Officer, with
his promotion to Captain. Photo credit: Terry Fortin, WCE.
WO Peldjak
On December 12th, 2013, Major Delaina Brown, Wing
Logistics and Engineering Officer, presented Daniel
Henningham, Carpenter, with his promotion to Master
Corporal. Photo credit: Terry Fortin, WCE.
Warrant Officer Robert Peldjak is awarded the RCAF
Commander’s coin in recognition of his outstanding
leadership and selfless devotion in performing the duties
and responsibilities of Wing Chief Warrant Officer’s
Executive Assistant. Highly productive and proactive in
nature, his uncanny ability to foresee potential obstacles
coupled with a highly analytical approach to solve them
before they happen, have made him a perfect complement
to the 22 Wing Command Team. Highly trusted and
respected, he has earned the admiration of all with his
highly personable and calm approach to all situations. A
true professional, he possesses an unquestioned work
On Monday May 5th, 2014, Lieutenant-Colonel James Peck, ethic and loyalty to the RCAF and is a valued example of
21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron Commanding a young leader with a bright future.
Officer presented Chris Makowecky, E Flight Tracking Photo credit (all): Corporal Rob Ouellette, 22 Wing Imagery
Technician, with his promotion to Private Trained. Photo Technician
credit: Cpl Joseph Morin, 22 Wing Imagery