Three new Certified Foodservice Managers
By: J.L. Campbell,
PSP Manager CFB Kingston,
(613) 541-5010, ext 5002 campbell.jl@Forces.gc.ca

CFB Kingston's, Rollie Blundell, (1) PSP Messes, Institutes and Budgets Manager; Jeff Clements, (2) WO & Sgt's Mess Manager; and Phil Mather, (3) Junior Ranks Mess Manager successfully completed the rigorous Certified Foodservice Manager's (CFM) examination conducted by the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council. They proudly join the prestigious group of over 500 other certified hospitality professionals across the country.

The CFM program is a comprehensive self-study training program developed by the hospitality industry which can take up to 12 months to complete. The program, covering nine major subject areas, defines the minimal requirements of skill, knowledge, and experience for competent performance in a managerial position within the hospitality industry. While completing the program, each candidate also participated in weekly workshops, allowing a generous sharing of knowledge and experience and providing support to each other throughout the program.

These recent graduates will now participate in our hospitality training program by facilitating workshops for our next group of candidates. Congratulations to all on your success and the very best wishes in your future endeavours.

On the morning of March 13, 2003, the National Support Element of Task Force Bosnia Herzegovina (TFBH) Roto 11 in Velika Kladussa held its medals parade. During the ceremony, two members of the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency (CFPSA) were recognized for their outstanding performances during their stay with Roto 11. Colonel Atkinson, the commander of TFBH, presented Steve Cymbaluk (1) (Gagetown) and Darko Percovic (2) (Montreal) with the Commander's Commendation for their efforts. All members of CFPSA in Bosnia were present to enjoy this happy occasion with the recipients.

The Valcartier Garrison Sports Center will not only provide a workout for your muscles, but for your eyes and ears too! This location's cardiovascular fitness room has recently been equipped with a Broadcast Vision audiovisual system.

A feasibility study was conducted in June 2002 to examine the possibility of installing a high-tech audiovisual system in the cardio room. The project's aim was to give users the opportunity to work out in the same relaxing atmosphere they would find in major sport training centers in North America.

The cardio room now boasts 10 TVs and each fitness machine is equipped with a receiver, allowing the user to listen to one of seven (7) television stations (LCN, RDS, TSN, RDI, CNN, Canal D and MusiquePlus) or one of two (2) radio stations (Galaxie Dance and RockAlternatif) available. Center managers chose these stations based on a user survey. To take advantage of this new feature, users need only bring their earphones. The project, funded by Non-Public Funds, cost $25,000.

Lee Antinuk, CANEX Retail Store Manager (left ) and Mac McMillan CANEX Regional Manager, Prairie (right) present a Certificate of Service to Pat Mast from CFB Suffield (center) who retired in March 2003 after 29 years with CANEX.

Isobel Hughes, who has spent the last 15 years as the Executive Assistant to the head of CANEX, celebrated 25 years with the division this April.

Andy Oxley (left), Facility Coordinator with 17 Wing in Winnipeg, receives the Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation from Lieutenant Governor Peter Liba. The commendation recognizes military action of a rare, high standard under extremely hazardous circumstances. Oxley served as a PERI with 2PPCLI Battle Group during the Medak Pocket operation in the former Yugoslavia in September 1993.

On April 15, 2003, Earle Morris, the former National Recreation and Youth Services Manager, received the Parks and Recreation Ontario Trillium Award. This award recognizes a lifetime of dedication to the Parks and Recreation Community. Congratulations Earle - well deserved!