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Petawawa awards
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CFB Petawawa Base Commander LCol Dave Rundle (back row, second from right), Base Chief CWO Kevin Carleton (back row, right), and PSP Manager Ed Gagnon (back row, left) recognize a number of employees for workplace and community contributions, at the first annual PSP Awards Luncheon in Petawawa.
Receiving Service Awards are: Carolyn Lescombe, 10 years (front third from right); Carolyn Patterson, 15 years (front third from left); Patricia Osmond, 15 years (front right); Ernest Thomas, 15 years (back second from left), Patricia Burke, General Service Medal for Op ATHENA (front second from left); Cindy Lemieux, General Service Medal for Op ATHENA (front second from right); and Michelle Foreman, General Service Medal for Op ATHENA (back third from right). Base Commander Commendations went to; Patricia Burke, CFB Petawawa Community Recreation Youth Activities Coordinator; Mike Augot, Sports Storesman (back fourth from right); Lonnie Lecoupe, Rec Plex Receptionist/Typist (front left); Teresa Thow, PSP Administration Clerk (back third from left); and Nathan Lane, PSP Administration and Hospitality Manager (back fourth from left).
“Katelynn’s - Katrina One Week Challenge!”
By JoAnne Gagne
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Katelynn Wales, daughter of Sheryl and MCpl Wales, became distraught while watching TV coverage of Hurricane Katrina, which hit the southern United States on August 29. She was moved by the plight of residents in ravaged Louisiana and Mississippi, who lost everything to the devastating winds. She witnessed children clinging to rooftops and wading through polluted water, and told her mother, with tears in her eyes, that she needed to do something for the children. As she sat quietly, she got an idea.
Katelynn delivers the Borden Citizen base newspaper. She decided to donate one week’s earnings to the relief fund, and challenged all children on base to donate one week’s pay or allowance. As of October 21 Katelynn had raised $500 for the Canadian Red Cross, to purchase food, diapers, formula and much more. The focus of Katelynn’s challenge was “Children Helping Children.”
Paul Cunnignham
"Paul Cunningham (second row, centre) is the recipient of the CFS St. John's Award for his dedication to volunteer work. Paul's continuous commitment to volunteerism has made a difference for many groups and individuals in his local community, including a children's oncology camp, Children's Wish, and Candlelighter's Association.
Keep up the great work Paul!"
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Bill Elson Retires
By Mac McMillan
Mac McMillan, Vice-President CANEX, presenting Bill (retired CANEX RM Atlantic – Halifax) with a $175 gift certificate to “Golf Town” on behalf of all CANEX staff.
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At Bill Elson’s request, his retirement function contained no fanfare, and consisted of doing what he loves the most, golfing. Given the amount of Tim Hortons coffee Bill consumed while with CANEX, our partners from Tim Hortons allowed us on the excellent Nova Scotian golf course belonging to Ron Joyce, the co-founder of Tim Hortons. Bill enjoyed his day immensely, and to mark the occasion he enjoyed (we endured) a $25 Cuban cigar on the front and back nines. When Bill was asked what he will miss the most, he simply replied, “the fun, as I don’t regret a day in uniform or a day with CANEX.” The president of CANEX acknowledged Bill’s contributions, emphasizing the respect he had earned from Agency staff and base authorities alike. Bill intends to travel and treat his golf clubs like a MasterCard: He’ll never leave home without them.
CANEX Certificate of Service
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Sandra Papineau, Merchandize Service Clerk for CANEX in Ottawa, receives a 15 year CANEX Certificate of Service from Gerry Mahon, President CANEX/NATEX.
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Colette Breton, Club XTra Administrator in Ottawa receives a 15 year CANEX Certificate of Service from Gerry Mahon, President CANEX/NATEX.
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Ade Ogunmekan, Programmer Analyst, FI Div, Ottawa became a Canadian citizen on July 22, 2005. Congratulations on behalf of your co-workers and management.
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Department supervisor Ann Curley receives her 10 year service certifi cate from John Hare, CFB Borden CANEX Retail Store Manager. Prior to her 10 years service in Borden, Ann worked at the CANEX retail store in CFB Petawawa. Congratulations to Ann!
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Jennifer Davis, a Fitness and Sports Instructor, receives the CFS St. John’s Award from Station Commander, Cdr Gary Reddy. Jennifer developed the Commanders Cup Challenge to promote and encourage maximum participation, fair play, good sportsmanship and teamwork at CFS St. John’s. The project involved establishing events, teams, tournament layouts, rules, budget, awards, schedules and promotion, all of which required a great deal of planning and time. Jennifer’s dedication and leadership to this project have served to strengthen the FS&R programs and services offered at the Station. Great job Jennifer!