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ROYAL CANADIAN HUSSARS ASSOCIATION NON NOBIS SED PATRIAE

Spring 2014

ANNUAL REUNION

SATURDAY APRIL 8TH 2014

Once again the Association held its annual reunion, this time it was held a little earlier than usual due to the

reduction in attendance. The executive decided to hold the event early to include the current members of

the regiment who would have not been able to attend if the reunion was held in June. It was much easier

for some of the vets from out of town to get hotel rooms, and then trying to book during the Grand Prix was

often difficult and more expensive. Notwithstanding our numbers a great time was had by all, see future

trumpeters for the next reunion in 2015, and hope to see you there.

A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT

A word from the President Greetings to all. Spring has arrived? Well, were not sure. It’s about three weeks late. We are in May and still no

sign of any tulips blooming. It’s been

a dreadful Spring so far. I hope all of you survived our winter and you are all in good health and spirit and ready for our Summer that is just around the corner.

We had a successful AGM on April 1 with 27 members attending. I thank all members that attended. It was quite obvious that our association is going through a transition from WWII Veterans to new serving members of the

regiment. Out of the 27 members that attended we had

four former regimental members including a WWII Veteran, Korean Veteran and one former member. That’s leaves 23 present serving soldiers of all ranks that are now members of the association. It certainly is a change from five years ago when we still had 80% WWII Veterans attending. This is the way of the future for our association.

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It’s one of the reasons I’m still thankful to some of our veterans that are able to attend to keep our old tradition

going. Thank you Alan Canavan, and Stan Highway. We had our election for the year 2014/15, most of our

executive remained the same. Note the new executive at the end of the Trumpeter. Congratulation to all new members on the executive and thank you for volunteering to be part of this grand organisation. It’s a difficult, challenging and thankless duty but for a good cause in

continuing to promote the goal of the association. A big thank you to the ones that have left for doing a fantastic job. As you association President again for another year my main goal will be to increase our membership especially to those former members of the regiment that left many years ago. To keep our museum going and expanding to

reflect our history and encouraging our soldiers to take an active interest in our history. Keeping our WWII and

Korean Veterans well informed on association and regimental matters and encouraging everyone to attend and participate in our activities either association or regimental and be able to communicate with our soldiers.

In order to stay in contact with our veterans that are unable to travel or have no electronic communication I asked Randy Klein (son of Randy Klein Sr.) who works out of Toronto to assist our membership chairlady, Isabelle Châtillon, to take responsibility in communicating with all our veterans in Ontario. Randy accepted this task and is now a member of the executive. Randy has already

contacted everyone in Ontario by either phone or visits and given us a up to date status on everyone. Thank you Randy and Isabelle for a job well done.

Reunion 2014 has come and gone. This year was the first time it was held in April instead of June. This was changed as very few veterans are able to attend because of either health reason or distant travel. Our soldiers are normally

deployed during the summer months starting in May. Changing the date to April was a good move as we had 48 present. The reunion was enjoyed by all with a good meal and wine. Some did travel from long distance to attend this fine function which was appreciated by all. Even at the reunion it was noticeable that we now have more serving

soldiers attending than veterans. This is very understandable as we are all aging in years but not in spirit. Like all reunions, it’s purpose is to greet old comrades ,

welcome the younger generation, build the association with new members, reminisce about some of the old days and transact a little association business. A big thank you to

Sam Pepin and Mario Hetu that made the reunion a success. Alan Canavan and I will be travelling to Normandy France on June 3 to participate in the 70th anniversary of D Day.

We will take part at the Canadian War Cemetery in Benny sur-mer and Juno Beach. All this compliments of DVA. Alan

and I feel honoured to take part in these ceremonies. The town of Neufchatel en Bray in France, just south of

Dieppe will celebrate their 70th anniversary of its liberation from the Germans. The 17th DYRCH and Le Regiment de la Chaudière liberated the town on August 31, 1944. This year is no exception. During one engagement three members of C Sqn were killed by anti-tank fire on their

approach to the town. Since 1945 the town and its citizens still gather at the town hall and parade to the location where the action happened. A cairn was built here to commemorate the action with the three names inscribed. A Canadian flag flies here during the day plus a regimental camp flag at the town hall. The association is planning on sending one Veteran, depending on how much money

could be raised, to Neufchatel en Bray to assist in their celebration. We are trying to raise $2500.00 for one to fly

over, hotel accommodation, meals and car rental. I as the association president will accompany the two but at my own expense. A special account has been opened by our Treasurer for this purpose. Anyone wishing to donate any

amount for this good cause could send their donation to, RCH Association at 4185 Cote des Neiges Rd. Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1X2. Any amount would be very much appreciated. An acknowledgement and thank you letter will be send to everyone. We are unable to give tax receipts as we have no charity statues. In the event that the trip does not

happen for whatever reason then all monies will be returned to donors. Please give generously. As we begin a new season a review of association affairs

leads to the happy conclusion that, while not without problems, the organisation is very much alive, growing at a slower pace than hoped but still in excellent shape. Finally, I ask each one of you to participate actively in our

activities, it’s your association. Note important dates. Such activities are after all its sole source of strength and a considerable part of its purpose. Enjoy the summer and hope to see many of you at our summer and winter activities. Don’t forget our monthly breakfast every last Thursday of the month at Pub PJ. Future plans for our

monthly lunch is being considered again. If all goes well and we have the support our lunches could start again in September. More to follow on this.

NON NOBIS SED PATRIAE

Karl Kramell

President

A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER

This spring the Regiment completed

a busy training period and is now

moving into the summer individual

instruction period.

Of note, during this spring training

period, the Regiment conducted excellent training for crew and patrol commanders in

preparation for their summer courses. The training featured a cloth model Ex on a scale model of the Lawfield corridor. This fantastic replica of the terrain

allowed our soldiers to practice for the challenges they will face this summer in Gagetown.

In addition 6 of our soldiers went off to Gagetown for the reg force crew commander course in March. All were successful. Bravo.

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The next big event will be the Freedom of the City Parade in Morin Height on May 25, 2014 in order to celebrate our

perpetuation of the Argenteuil Rangers. All are encouraged to attend.

This summer the Regiment will be providing instructors to both Valcartier summer training camp and to the Armour

School in Gagetown. Finally, good luck to all those attending their courses this

summer and we look forward to seeing you in the fall. LCol J Hlibchuk

Commanding Officer

A MESSAGE FROM THE REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR

Have a great summer see you at the Corn Roast. Adjuc P Chevalier RSM

KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY

The regiment held its first kids Christmas party on Sunday December 9th 2013, it has been almost 10 years ago that the WO & Sgts Mess held a kids party, with the increase in our young soldiers having children it was time to bring back a great tradition.

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ARMY BALL MOUNTED GUARD ARTICLE The 10th annual Army

Ball took place on April 12th, 2014 at the Hilton

Lac-Leamy Hotel in Gatineau, Quebec. Hosted by the Commander Canadian Army, Lieutenant-

General J.M.M Hainse, CMM, MSC, CD and the

Army Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer M. R. Hornbrook, MMM, CD. This year’s Army Ball commemorated Canada’s

entry into the First World War one hundred years

ago in August 1914. The Ball itself has become one of the most significant social events in Ottawa,

with over nine hundred guests. Many dignitaries were in attendance, the Lieutenant Governors of Quebec and Ontario, the Supreme Court Justice of Canada and the Chief of

Defence Staff ; also the US Ambassador to Canada, military attaches, defence partners (the corporate sponsors), and of course our Canadian Armed Forces

members. Annually 34 CBG has been tasked to support the Ball with a mounted guard. The Royal Canadian Hussars have had

the honour to conduct this task to the event for many years with the gracious co-operation and assistance of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Captain Robin Thibault, CD and Second Lieutenant Bryony Logan traveled to the Ottawa-based stables of the RCMP and with the valuable guidance of Sergeant-Major Marc

Godue of the Musical Ride, the two Hussars cleaned and prepared the horses. On completion of this modified “Vehicle First Parade”, the

two Hussars, the Sergeant-Major and RCMP riders Corporal Jeremy Dawson and Corporal Merv Head traveled to the event venue and were warmly received by Lieutenant

Colonel (Ret’d) B. J. Ciarroni, OMM, CD, a member of the

Army Ball committee, responsible for

coordination of the mounted guard.

Flanking both sides of the red carpet as guests arrived, the Hussars cut a striking

figure in their

Regimental No.1’s. Not since 1939, when the regiment conducted the escort to His Majesty the King, has this uniform been worn by Hussars at such a formal occasion. It brings great pride to the regiment to once again employ

the ceremonial dress of the unit and conduct the mounted guard with our RCMP partners.

Astride their elegant mounts adorned in the traditional saddle blanket of the Regiment, the Hussars displayed poise and élan reminiscent of the regiment’s cavalry roots.

Though the unit paid off its horses in 1941, the adherence to traditions like the mounted guard foster discipline, attention to detail and esprit-de-corps. Events such as these provide an excellent opportunity to present these qualities to the Canadian public. Ball guests, hotel guests, and passersby were extremely impressed resulting in a flurry of photographs and at one point seeming like a

celebrity photo shoot. The Commanding Officer of the RCH, Lieutenant-Colonel J.

Hlibchuk CD, wishes to extend his sincerest thanks to Superintendent Leslie. Cook and Sergeant-Major Marc Godue of the Musical Ride and looks forward to strengthening the relationship in years to come. Capt

Thibault and 2Lt Logan are immensely grateful for their assistance, and particularly honored to have been assigned this detail.

New Hussars Beer

That’s to the efforts of Sam Pepin, Marc Maisonneuve & Steven Barrette the Association Beer has arrived. In conjunction Multi-Brasse a microbrewery in Tingwick Quebec, we were successful in taking the original idea from RSM Chevalier and created, Hussar Beer.

The brewery was very supportive and have authorised the use of their current, BUCK Beer, and have reintroduced it as Hussar beer. It is only available at the unit messes, if you wish to purchase a case contact Sam Pépin, and cheers.

A Musical Ride Horse in RCH Accoutrement

LCol (ret’d) Ciarroni, furthest left, with Slt. Logan in Regimental No. 1’s.

Capt. Thibault in Regimental No. 1's

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31 AUGUST 2014 70TH ANNIVERSARY THE LIBERATION OF NEUFCHATEL-EN-BRAY FRANCE

As the Deputy Commanding Officer for The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal) I would like to share my

reflections on this event.

I know the Battle Honours of the RCH, I have read the WWII War diaries for my unit and where possible I have delved into the personal writings of

individuals who were so inclined to share their personal stories. Personal travel to Europe coupled with battlefield tours have provided threads of knowledge and impressions that are now vivid enough and sufficiently

persistent to form a small swatch of my own patriotic fabric which is separate from the cluttered lint that makes up the larger portion of my trivial knowledge.

Here’s what happened in Neufchatel 70 years ago. Heading northeast towards Calais on August 31, 1944, on phase II of a reconnaissance and clearance operation, 17th DYRCH Sergeant Major, Master Warrant Officer C.C. White with Troopers T.C. Pettibone and R.E Andrews were scouting along the ridge south of Neufchatel. Off to one side, MWO

White observed a local man waving, mistaking the sign for a greeting rather than a warning.

The regiment had met only light resistance since leaving Rouen and was leading the advance north, but remained

under pressure to keep moving. The Germans were in retreat, being disrupted by the French Resistance while the Allies pressed forward. The lone man on the ridge had attempted to halt the advance and pass information about an enemy position only 150 metres ahead.

MWO White waved back to the Norman local and only moments later, two rounds from an entrenched 88 anti-tank gun brewed up their vehicle. Troopers Pettibone and Andrews were killed immediately with MWO White passing later while on route to a field hospital. The Germans, having completed the small task of engaging the lead

elements of the Allies, immediately withdrew from this

position, the engagement was over, and the town was liberated.

There is a monument along the southern ridge at the side of Avenue des Canadiennes in Neufchatel, where the RCH members laid

three wreaths this year for our fallen members, surrounded by some 200 French veterans, family members, and neighbours of the Second World War French Resistance and current residents of Neufchatel.

This location is not one of the RCH battle honours; in fact, we barely did more for the people of Neufchatel than travel through the town on our way to the next objective, yet our presence and passage through the town drove out the last of the enemy.

One of our able veterans, Alan Canavan, now in his nineties, acted as our guide across the ground as we engaged in the tales of war, both the losses and the funny things that you

remember after all of the years. Our hosts, the residents of Neufchatel billeted us, wined and dined our party as if we were the original liberators.

The picturesque town of Neufchatel was draped in a

multitude of Canadian flags with the occasional French and Norman standards peeking through. From the church service in the morning, the ceremony at the monument, the event at city hall and the reception and meal that followed, and the whole day was dedicated to Canadians.

There were no limits to their hospitality or gratitude and our small RCH detachment was truly honoured and

humbled.

I intend to return to Neufchatel and take more members of the RCH, again using private money and funds raised for this purpose. A local event such as the one we attended

this past August in Neufchatel, with pomp and circumstance, yet not scaled-up to a point beyond intimacy, is an excellent venue to educate, develop and impress upon all of us that remain, that the contribution of those who came before us was not trivial and that their actions will be remembered.

Major W.S. Funk, Deputy Commanding Officer The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal)

1945 photo, The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal) archives photo 1945.

17th Duke of York’s Royal Canadian Hussars 2nd Anniversary of Liberation.

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Alan Canavan, Karl Kramell, Gilbert Beuzelin and Xavier Lefrancois, Mayor of Neufchatel-en-Bray.

Members depart the church service for the Cenotaph

Alan Canavan laying a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of the 17th DYRCH, accompanied by, Karl Kramell and the Deputy Commanding Officer Maj Shaun Funk laying a wreath on behalf of the Regiment.

The townspeople of Neufchatel, gather at the town Cenotaph on August 31, 2014, as they do each year to honor those who paid

the ultimate sacrifice.

Members of The Royal Canadian Hussars and the local townspeople take part in the 70th

anniversary. Maj Funk, Cpl Modafferi, Karl Kramell, Alan Canavan Sgt Barrette.

Sgt Steven Barrette and his wife, Gina next to the cairn.

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This Photo: RCH (Mtl) Archives photo, 1945. ----- Other

Photos: Courtesy of Capt Robin Thibault RCH (Mtl)

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Bonjour, to all members of the Association, the Regiment, and friends.

Another season is starting with the Association and I trust you and your family enjoyed a restful and satisfying down- time during the summer months.

So far we’ve been very fortunate with the weather but I hope you have your mitts and scarves at the ready, its coming.

As you receive this issue you are probably just finishing the left over’s from your Thanksgiving dinner. Before you know it Christmas will be here. I can’t believe that I’ll be down south

at the end of the month, how time flies as one gets older. Many activities have taken place since our last issue. Alan Canavan and I participated in the

D Day Ceremonies in France between June 3rd and 9th, compliments from DVA. It was a well organised flight

with about 70 Veterans and 70 escorts plus supporting staff. Our first ceremony took place downtown Caen, at the city hall were Alan received The

Legion d’Honneur medal from the French Government. They had many delegates from Paris, with hundreds of spectators and reporters and of course ending with French champagne.

Alan was quite proud to receive the medal. He even got a kiss on each check from the French Minister of Defence. Right after this ceremony we had to rush to the Benny-sur-Mer Canadian

War Cemetery.

It’s the Canadian cemetery containing predominantly Canadian soldiers killed

during the early stages of the Battle of Normandy 1944. It is located in and named after Beny-sur-Mer in the Calvados region, near Caen in lower Normandy. The Canadian 70th

Anniversary of D Day landing ceremony took place here that afternoon. It was a long day for Alan and very emotional. It

was late evening by the time we got back to the hotel in Le Havre. Next day was the ceremony at Juno Beach in Courceulle-sur-Mer. Another very emotional afternoon with so many Veterans present with some relatives. We had the opportunity to meet

Leslie Jamieson here as she was employed at the Juno Beach Center. Leslie is the Grand Daughter of Doug Jamieson a

former Veteran from the 17th. This is just a brief recap of all the ceremonies. Alan will have more for our next issue.

I would like to thank Randy Klein for submitting an article from his World War I Battle Field Tour. Also thank you Randy for

keeping in touch with all our Veterans in Ontario. It certainly is appreciated by everyone. Our DCO, Shaun Funk has submitted an article on our tour in Neufchatel, Thank you Shaun for taking the time to write this.

A thank you also to our Chief Clerk Sam Pepin for writing on our latest activities. For the first time since the early Fifties we had to cancel our annual corn roast here in Hemmingford due to lack of participation. We’ll have to come up with something different for next year, more to follow on this.

I just got back from the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps Association AGM that took place in Gagetown, NB. The Corps Association is well represented by our regiment. Bernie Ciarroni being the President, Clarence Layne the Vice President

for the East, Steven Barrette the Treasurer, Paul Philcox, Trustee of the Armour Branch Trust, and I as Chairman for Tangible Benefits and Bursaries. So as you can see the Corps

Association is well looked after by members of the Regiment. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Robin Thibault for

having done an outstanding job as our Secretary. Robin resigned due to overload in his civilian and military job which is understandable, thank you

Robin. At the same time, Alexandre Lescot, a young upcoming officer of the regiment volunteered to take

over from Robin. Thank you Alexandre and welcome as part of the team.

I had the opportunity to visit Stan Highway at the St.Annes Hospital. Stan is one of our oldest Veterans soon to be one year from a hundred. Stan is always happy to receive visitors from friends and the regiment. I encourage if you have the time to

visit him. The days are long at times. Stan is staying in room 917 on the ninth floor. You could also call him at (514) 505-6954.

Denis Gilbert and Sam Pepin are busy modernizing our

Association Website. They have quite the task ahead of them. I thank them both for taking this challenge. Our monthly breakfast the last Thursday of

The Route de Rouen, now renamed Avenue des

Canadiennes. Behind the

buildings on the left was the location of the German 88

anti-tank gun that fired

upon Canadian soldiers on August 31, 1945 just before

the town was liberated.

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the month at PJ’s Pub on St-Jacques West at 9:30 is still going strong. If you have the time we encourage you to attend. Our team the Executive is working hard to keep the Association strong and running. I wish to thank everyone for their dedication and hard work. There are still some bowties

and cummerbunds left in the kit shop. Do not hesitate to drop in and support the kit shop. You may also order by phone

through any member of the Executive. We received a surprise Life membership application from Jim Kinnaird in Calgary, AB. Not knowing who he was and neither his association with the regiment. I successfully found his phone number through Google and called him. It turns out that

he is the son of former Alex Kinnaird, a former member of the 17th. We had a pleasant conversation and found out also that he knows the two Chudnovsky brothers, Ben and Hyman from the 17th and George Kalmanovich who used to reside in Montreal and attended most of our monthly

breakfast.

In closing I wish everyone a warm and cozy fall and start of winter and hope to see many of you at our activities. NON NOBIS SED PATRIAE Karl Kramell President

MESSAGE FROM THE REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR Voici déjà ma quatrième rentrée en tant que sergent-major régimentaire (SMR)

du RCH. Les défis sont nouveaux, mais toujours aussi présents. Le précédent commandant et moi avions à l’époque

comme objectif de dépister au plus bas niveau les leaders potentiels afin de faire d’eux dans les plus brefs délais des caporaux-chefs. Le plan a porté ses

fruits, et on a récolté plus de vingt caporaux-chefs depuis. Bien sûr, certains d’entre eux nous ont quitté tandis que d’autres ont joint les rangs de la Force régulière. Le changement de commandant n’a en rien diminué les efforts à ce niveau, mais la détermination du nouveau commandant à faire une priorité de la formation des

chefs d’équipage et de patrouille a poussé ces futurs leaders au prochain pallier en devenant chefs d’équipage; depuis janvier, neuf jeunes caporaux-chefs se sont vu remettre la qualification de chef de d’équipage.

Le personnel du RCH à tous les niveaux met l’épaule à la roue depuis septembre dernier afin de créé un environnement et des scénarii d’exercice qui mettent ciblent

directement la préparation de ces jeunes poulains aux prochains cours de leur carrière, soit le cours de chef de patrouille. On vise à qualifier huit chefs de patrouille durant cette année d’entraînement et encore cinq de char. Je ne peux passer sous silence le fait que les efforts déployés pour le développement de nos hussards sont également faits dans le but de développer de nouveaux chefs de troupes chez les

jeunes officiers : l’objectif est le même pour tous. J’ignore encore le temps qui me reste a fièrement porter la canne du SMR, mais je suis conscient que je ne verrai probablement pas cette magnifique relève monter au mess

des adjudants et sergents durant mon terme. Soit! J’attendrai qu’on m’y invite pour le constater. Mon

successeur devra maintenir les efforts en ce sens, car, il faut assurer la relève à tous les nievaux; chaque leader est responsable de se trouver un ou des successeurs. Le SMR de 2030 est actuellement parmi cette relève dynamique… Je terminerai ce bref papier en vous confiant, en toute intimité, un rêve que je caresse secrètement : voir le Guidon du RCH porté par la première femme adjudant-maître

qualifiée reconnaissance… Alors, formez-en des chefs! Adjuc P Chevalier RSM

FOIRE AGRICOLE Les 10 et 12 juillet 2014, le Régiment a participé à la foire agricole de Lachute. Durant la soirée du jeudi, le régiment a déployé deux G-Wagon et un 2 tonnes et demie lors de la

parade dans la ville. Parmi les grues et les cheveux, plusieurs des membres du Royal Canadian Hussars marchaient dans

les rues et distribuaient des items de recrutement aux plus jeunes. Nous avons finalement établi un kiosque à la fin de la parade ainsi que durant la journée du 12 juillet où plusieurs passants ont pu poser leurs questions sur les Forces canadiennes. Cette activité de recrutement a eu un bon

impact sur la communauté de Lachute, avec qui nous essayons de renouer actuellement.

Marie-Lisa Perron

KARTING Le mardi 15 juillet dernier, le personnel temps plein du Royal Canadian Hussars a eu l’occasion d’aller au Karting 500 afin

de faire une dernière activité avec le Cplc Downer dont le contrat venait à échéance.

Nous avons eu

la chance d’avoir

une petite

compétition sympathique entre collègues de travail. Au podium, vous reconnaîtrez le Sergent Samuel Pépin en première place, l’adjudant Mario Hétu en deuxième place et le Capitaine Charles Demers-Martel. Qui a dit qu’il fallait être léger pour gagner? La journée s’est terminée au Boston Pizza autour d’un bon repas bien mérité.

Marie-Lisa Perron

REUNION After numerous enquires about a reunion from ex members from the 80’s & 90’s of the Royal Canadian Hussars, a Reunion is planned for the 29th November 2014. The event

will be held in the WO & Sgt Mess, 4185 Cote Des Neiges Road, 1830 for 1930 hrs. A cost to defray the Meal, Bartender and Duty personnel is $25. Payment can be made to me in the form of cheques, cash or by email. RSVP by 15th November 2014 Email; geewee247@gmail.com Phone; 514-629-2393 MWO (Retd) Gordon Weekes

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GOLF TOURNEMENT

The 2nd Annual RCH and Association Golf Tournament was a success. 72 players showed up for this fundraising event. There were good golfers, average golfers and people present to enjoy a nice day with friends. Former CO’s & RSM’s were present along with VIP'S; LCol Hlibchuk, LCol Dubreuil, LCol

Dubreuil, LCol (Retd)

Domville, LCol (Retd) Ciarroni, HLCol Smith. CWO (ret) Layne, CWO Lessard, CWO (Retd) Edwards, Matt McCaw & Kaitlin Marriner from Maxsys, William

Hlibchuk from Norton

Rose Fulbright . This event allowed the Regiment to raise money to allow 3

soldiers to travel Neufchâtel-en-Bray to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the town. We could not have a better weather for the event, this allowed us to have a nice glass of champagne after the event and draw all the prizes outside next to the stream. All these gifts would have not been possible without the support of our major sponsor, Maxsys, aa well as from; Traiteur pour vous, Past

Commanding Officers, Past RSM’S, McDonalds Canada, Abraska, Sin restaurant, Grand & Toy, Disalvo Sports Store,

and the RCH Association and Institute. We have to acknowledge the best foursome that until the last minute was trying to find their

cards… congratulation to Robin Thibault and his foursome. Next year Golf Tournament is set for the 4th of September 2015, again the Friday before long week-end, what a great way to

start 2015 Labour Day week-end. Hopefully we can count on you for a next year or join us. Le second Tournoi de golf annuel du RCH et de son

Association été un franc succès. 72 joueurs se sont présentés pour cet événement caritatif et amical. Ils y avaient présent, de bons golfeurs, golfeurs occasionnels et des amis désirant

apprécier une bonne journée entre eux. Parmi les joueurs, nous pouvions compter sur d’anciens commandants et Adjuc ainsi que nos VIP; LCol (H) Smith, LCol Hlibchuk, LCol

Dubreuil, LCol (ret) Ciarroni, LCol (ret) Domville, CWO (ret) Lane, CWO Lessard, CWO (ret) Edwards, Matt Mccaw &

Kaitlin Marriner de Maxsys et William Hlibchuk représentant Norton Rose Fulbright.

Les fonds amassés lors de cette journée, nous ont permis d’envoyé 3 militaires du régiment pour représenter celui-ci lors des célébrations de la libération de Neufchâtel-en-Bray, car ceux-ci souligne fortement la participation du Royal Canadian Hussars. Nous ne pouvions demander pour une

température plus clémente, ceci nous a permis de prendre un verre de champagne après le golf et de décerner les cadeaux à l’extérieur près de la rivière. Tous ces cadeaux ont été possible grâce en autre à notre commanditaire principal, Maxsys, et quelques autres; Traiteur pour vous, les anciens commandants, les anciens SMR, McDonald, Abraska, Sin Restaurant, Récréolocation, Grand&Toy, Disalvo Sports

Store, l’Association de RCH et l’Institut du RCH.

Nous devons aussi souligner la performance du meilleur quatuor quoique discutable jusqu’à la dernière minute…. félicitation au Capt Robin Thibault et son quatuor. Le tournoi est déjà en marche pour l’an prochain, soit le 4

septembre 2015. Ceci étant encore le vendredi, de la longue fin de semaine du fête travail, vous permet de commencer de

façon merveilleuse cette longue fin de semaine. En espérant que vous pourrez être des nôtre encore une année ou vous joindre à nous afin de faire grandir cette tradition !!!

Sam Pépin and Sylvianne Charron great job félicitations on a great

day thanks Sam!!

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RCH RECRUITING CELL Summer 2014 was a great time for the RCH recruitment

drives and public relations events. Whether it be, the Lachute Fair, Chambly Community event or our yearly presence

at Mirabel Paint Ball, all went well. Many people came to our stand for information or just to check out the G-Wagons and see the equipment and materials we had on display. A lot of promotional materials were handed out, which made our emblem ubiquitous throughout the sites as people carried

RCH tote bags on their arms. All this of course, happening with the RCH flag flying high above the G-Wagon! A great fall season can be expected at our regiment in the coming months and beyond. This with many prospects and future members! Cpl Nick Waldteufel RCH Recruiting Cell

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NEW ASSOCIATION WEBSITE

L’Association, le Régiment et l’Institut ont permis la réalisation d’un tout nouveau site Web qui se veut agréable, dynamique et efficace pour rejoindre l’ensemble de ses membres. En plus du Web, le site a été pensé de manière à fonctionner sur les téléphones intelligents et tablettes récentes. Les principaux contributeurs au projet ont été le Sgt Samuel Pépin, le Sgt (Retd) Denis Gilbert et M. Jocelyn Bernard à titre de développeur principal. Un chaleureux remerciement a ces derniers pour les nombreuses heures et soirées passées sur ce projet. Nous espérons que le nouveau site saura vous plaire et n’hésitez pas à nous faire part de vos commentaires.

The Association, the Regiment and the Institute enabled the realization of a new website that wants to be pleasant, dynamic and an effective way to reach all of its members. In addition to the Web, the site has been designed to operate on smartphones and tablets. The main contributors to the project were Sam Pépin, Sgt (Retd) Denis Gilbert and Jocelyn Bernard as a senior developer. A warm thank you to them for the many hours spent on this project and evenings.

We hope that the new website will please you and feel free to send us your comments Sgt (Retd) Denis Gilbert, Webmaster REGIMENTAL MEDALLION

During the monthly Regimental parade on Tuesday evening October 28th 2014, our president

Karl Kramell was awarded the Regimental Medallion for his commitment to the regiment as, past Commanding Officer 1994-1997, past honorary lieutenant-Colonel, past President of the

Institute and President of the Association.

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Karl has made a mark with the positions he held throughout his career, this is not good bye, just a simple thank you for your service to Regiment, your comrades and your country, Thank You Karl.

Steven Barrette Editor the Trumpeter

The Regiment assembles

RSM Chevalier & SSM

O’Donnell inspects the troops.

LCol Hlibchuk Awards

Captain Veilleux his Canadian Decoration for 12 years of service along with

RSM Chevalier LCol Hlibchuk & RSM Chevalier award Cpl Murray & Quesnel

certificates for loyal service, both are transferring to the regular

forces.

LCol Hlibchuk awarding Karl Kramell with the Regimental

Medallion

LCol Hlibchuk, Karl and RSM Chevalier