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1 K.I.T. is published monthly by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans Association, Manitoba Division. P.O. Box 5650, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3K2 Website: www.mbvet.ca E-mail: manrcmpvets@gmail.

Dave Shakespeare Secretary: Mike McDonald Treasurer: Doug Agnew Past President: Bob Wass Directors: Communications: Murray McNeill Trust Fund: Neville Hirst Awards & Recognition: Alan Whitson Welfare

1 1 K.I.T. is published monthly by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans Association, Manitoba Division. P.O. Box 5650, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3K2 Website: Manitoba Division Executive President: Dennis Hawkins 1st. V.P. Russell Hanna 2nd V.P. Dave Shakespeare Secretary: Mike McDonald Treasurer: Doug Agnew Past President: Bob Wass Directors: Communications: Murray McNeill Trust Fund: Neville Hirst Awards & Recognition: Alan Whitson Welfare & Benefits: Jim Atras Master at Arms: George Wright Membership: Stu Stuart Entertainment: Russ Waugh Mailing Address: RCMPVA P.O. Box 5650 Winnipeg MB R3C 3K2 Communications Link: Murray McNeill (204) K.I.T. Editor: Alan Whitson Chaplains: Rev d Canon Tony Harwood Jones tonyhj@mymts.net (204) Rev d Doctor Murray Still mstill@mymts.net Res: (204) The Agony and The Ecstasy 15 April, 2018 Volume 16, #04 Entertainment Committee: Russ Waugh (rlwaugh@mts.net) Gayle Frame gframe4@shaw.ca Ellen Jacobs ejacobs48@shaw.ca Gil Boileau gboileau@mts.net Cheryl Waugh INDEX Last Post p 2 Entertainment Committee Report Pp 2 & 3 Moving Request & Regimental Number Update p 4 Income Statement p AGM p 4 General Mtg. Minutes March 6th, 2018 p 5 Executive Minutes February 20, 2018 pp 6, 7 & 8

2 2 The Last Post HIJASH, James (Jim) 17/12/02 Whitehorse YT GRAHAM, James Daniel 18/02/06 Edmonton AB DIOTTE, Joseph Jean André Mario 18/02/10 Parksville BC STAVERT, James B. 18/.3/15 Summerside PE EDDLESTON, James Stancliff (Jim) 18/03/20 St. Albert AB SHOREY, Victor James 18/03/24 Oshawa ON??? MacGREGOR, Alan 18/03/24 Nanaimo BC BRIGGS, John Purvis 18/03/27 Ottawa ON KUSALIK, John Frank 18/03/27 Calgary AB DILLWORTH, Robert Neil 18/03/30 Winnipeg MB JOHNSTON, Ralph Harvey 18/04/03 Halifax NS YEOMANS, Ernest Theodore (Ted) 18/04/03 Ottawa ON St. ONGE, Gaetan 18/04/05 Hudson QC DUTHIE, James Forbes (Jim) 18/04/10 Ottawa ON GREIG, Lori 18/04/11 Lower Mainland BC Rest In Peace. Info Courtesy RCMP Vets Net. RCMP VETERANS ASSOCIATION MANITOBA DIVISION Entertainment Committee Report 2018 April April 03 Thirty-six veterans and spouses attended ANAVETS in Winnipeg for the monthly meeting, lunch, speaker and socializing. The General meeting was chaired by President Dennis Hawkins and lasted 12 minutes and then retired RCMP member and a member of our Veterans Association Gerry JENNINGS accompanied by Jim JAARET - gave us a very informative overview of the National Association of Federal Retirees ENTITLED Protecting our retirement security and saving money at the same time There were the usual jokes and draws held with laughter and comments. A special thank you to everyone that brought items we use for the draws. Keep them coming please. Future events: 2018 May 01 General Meeting and Annual Awards 11:00 HRS at ANAVETS 3584 Portage Ave., Winnipeg - Guest Speaker Welcoming from RCMP Continued on page 3..

3 3 MENU (RCMP VETS ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCH May 1,2018) Buffet Style MAIN COURSE (choose 1) Baked Salmon Fillet w/ Hollandaise Sauce Prime Rib Au Jus Chicken Kiev (Herbs/Butter) Served with Tossed Salad w/ 2 Dressings Oven Roasted Potatoes Rice Pilaf California Mixed Vegetables Apple Crisp w/ Ice Cream (served) Dinner Rolls/Butter Coffee/Tea Station $ 25.00/Person All Inclusive (Taxes & Gratuity) Continued from Page 2.. Please select your Main Course, and advise us as soon as possible by to rlwaugh@mts.net or phone May 25 National RCMP Veterans Association AGM Best Western Plus Airport Inn (Formerly the Greenwood Inn), Winnipeg. Send your names to Alan Whitson for the President s Ball. alan.whitson@shaw.ca 2018 June 23 General Meeting/Annual Fish Fry Gimli Watch for details to come July and August NO GENERAL MEETING 2018 Sept 11, 12, 13 We are looking at a Bus Trip to Depot Division and will need 54 to make it work. I am awaiting final pricing re lodging and meals from Depot before we can give a final cost per person. Watch your s for more information. Remember to bring someone that needs a ride to meetings Russ Waugh Entertainment Director cell or rlwaugh@mts.net Committee Gayle FRAME, Gil BOILEAU, Ellen JACOBS, & Cheryl Waugh with many others assisting.

4 MOVING NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS Members are reminded that if they are moving, changing telephone number or switching to a new e-mail provider the information must be forwarded to the

4 4 MOVING NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER NEW ADDRESS Members are reminded that if they are moving, changing telephone number or switching to a new provider the information must be forwarded to the Director Membership & Credentials so that their personal file can be updated in the National Database and the Division Database. When providing a new address ensure the mailing address is provided along with the residential address in the event they are different, ie: P.O. Box 1027 versus: 621 New Haven Drive. Please forward the information to C.F. (Stu) Stuart Director Membership & Credentials at: stustuart@mymts.net. I will forward changes to Murray McNeil Director Communications to update his system. REGIMENTAL NUMBERS FOR NATIONAL DATABASE A review of our databases revealed that there are many cases where officers have provided only their regimental number issued when they joined the RCMP and have not provided their officer number received upon commission. I would like to update our database files and would encourage officers to forward both regimental numbers for inclusion in the database. Please forward information direct to C.F. (Stu) Stuart Director Membership & Credentials at: stustuart@mymts.net RCMP VETERANS ASSOCIATION Income statement 18/01/01 to 18/03/21 REVENUE Christmas Cake Programme Social Events / Meetings Dues 15, Donations TOTAL REVENUE 16, EXPENSES National Dues 11, Office Expense Donations / Assistance Grants Donations / Fruit Baskets / Flowers Lapel / Service Pins / Name Tags Interest and Bank Charges General Meetings / Socials 1, TOTAL EXPENSES 14, NET INCOME 2, AGM 2018 Registration numbers now stand at 128. I remind you all that the only way to register is to send an to me at alan.whitson@shaw.ca. It is not sufficient to ask someone else on the executive to register you as they may lose your info or forget to send it to me. Everyone working on the AGM planning committee have their own jobs to do and to burden them with the responsibility of getting you registered is both unfair and counter-productive. Remember, when you register that you need to supply me with both your name and that of your spouse or person who will be attending with you. Thank you all for your understanding and support. I remind you that you have only 25 days left to register. The cut off date is May 10th. If you plan to attend, you need to do it now Alan Whitson Registrar - AGM 2018

5 5 Minutes General Meeting March 6, 2018 ANAVETS Club, Brandon, Manitoba 1. Call to Order by President Dennis Hawkins at 11:45 A.M. Welcome members and guests. 2. Binyon Pledge for the Fallen lead by Dave Dunford with 1 Minute of Silence for Fallen Members. 3. Current Business A) Moved by Tom Crowter Second by Lance Rayner to Approve the Minutes of the February 6, 2018 General Meeting.. Carried. B) Dennis Hawkins advised dues must be paid March 27, 2018, the Record of Date for voting on Resolutions at National AGM C) Dennis indicated the planning for the 2018 National AGM in Winnipeg is well underway for the May 25, 2018 AGM. The AGM can accommodate 280 people for the dinner and dance. You must register with Alan Whitson to attend. 4. New Business: A) Veterans Ombudsman will visit Winnipeg on March 20, 2018 and the meeting will be attended by Dennis Hawkins. There will also be a Public Town Hall March 20 & 21, 2018 at the Clarion Hotel Winnipeg and all members are welcome to attend. Dennis also has VAC contact numbers for anyone that wishes to book individual interview appointments. 5. Announcements of Important Initiatives and Director s Reports -None 6. Question Period/ New Business 7. Awards and Special Recognition 8. Swearing in New Members if in attendance. None. 9. Elections-None 10. Next General Meeting: April 3, 2018 ANAVETS, Winnipeg, 11:00 A.M. 11. Next Executive Meeting: March 20, 2018 St. James 10:00 A.M. 12. Meeting was adjourned at 12:00 noon by Dennis. Russ Waugh introduced Guest Speaker Dan Merlin, who provided a very interesting talk on PTSD issues in our world today and the help that is available to people suffering. An excellent lunch was provided by the Brandon ANAVETS, the usual prize draws and camaraderie followed. The bus then departed for the Sandhills Casino near Carberry for the remainder of the day s activities and dinner before heading back to Winnipeg.

6 6 Executive Meeting Minutes February 20, 2018 Order: Call to Order by Dennis Attendees: Dennis Hawkins, Russ Hanna, Mike McDonald, Doug Agnes, George Wright, Russ Waugh, Murray McNeill, Jim Atras. Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting: Motion to accept the Minutes of the January 16, 2018 Executive Meeting made by Jim Atras. Second by Murray McNeill. Carried. Correspondence Received: Fifty-Five (55) dues, correspondence: Horizon Magazine, Operation Smile, change of address from Herb Osmond, tax receipt from Glory Bound Ministries, Association Applications from Paul and Elizabeth LAPORTE, thank you cards from Noreen McLauchlan, Donna Jonsson, Mary Munn and Loretta Light, KIT cancellation notice from Joy Wright. Unfinished Business 1. Dennis Hawkins advised that donations to the National Remembrance Fund for Members killed on duty can be made on-line through a link on the National Association Website. Donations can also be made through the mail. Information is available on-line at RCMP-f.ca. 2. Volunteer Lists - Fallen members and Honour Guard. Dave Shakspeare is absent and this item will be moved to the March Executive Meeting. 3. Dennis advised that to be registered to vote at the 2018 National AGM members dues must be paid by March 27, The following codes for discounts at the 2018 AGM in Winnipeg are now available. Discount for Hotel - Best Western Plus Airport, Group Code: (131954), registration by April 1, 2018 and the Discount for West Jet (FWHABGO) by April 1, A motion was made by George Wright, That the cost of hotel for one night for Manitoba Division President to attend the 2018 National AGM in Winnipeg is paid by Manitoba Division. Second by Jim Atras. Carried. Continued on page 7..

7 7 Continued from page Dennis indicated the National Budget was sent to all members on January 31, 2018 for their information and has been reviewed by the executive. George Wright advised that there are requirements in our policy manual to have our financial records audited on an annual basis. It was noted that the national budget is a compilation of all Division Financial Statements under the Not- for-profit corporate regulations and is audited annually. Our manual is currently under review and it was suggested that the requirement to audit our Manitoba Division Financials on an annual basis continue to ensure proper financial protocols and to protect the treasurer. 6. Dennis indicated that requests for Medical and Personnel files at D Division HQ under access of Information requests are now being processed at the Division levels and each Division has authority to release the information requested. 7. Jim Atras advised that information for a VAC Disability claim has been provided to retired Cpl. Bob BROWN. Accounts Doug Agnew reviewed financial statements presented for the period ending January 31, Doug made a motion to accept the financial statements as presented. Second by Jim Atras. Carried. Doug indicated to date there are still 87 members that have outstanding dues for Committee Reports Trust Fund: Neville Hirst (Absent) Credentials and Membership - Stu Stuart (Absent) Welfare and Benefits: Jim Atras reported that there will be a Memorial Service for Bob Perry and details will be sent out to the membership. Jim has completed a Hospital and Sick List, which will be sent to the Executive. Continued on page 8..

8 8 Entertainment: Continued from page 7.. Russ Waugh advised that plans are in place for the next General Meeting in Brandon. He has 27 people confirmed for the bus leaving Winnipeg at 9:00 A.M. on March 6 th. There was some discussion in regards to the Awards Lunch this year and it was decided that we will have our Awards Lunch at the General Meeting on May 8 th. Russ is also planning the Fish Fry in Gimli on June 23, Awards and Recognition: Alan Whitson (Absent) Communication: Murray McNeill lead a discussion about access to documentation on our web page. It was decided that we change our Members Section to Newsletters and require log-in by members to read KIT. This will limit access to our financial statements to our membership, whereas that information is now available to the public. Murray will contact our web master to have changes implemented. New Business: Doug Agnew explained that there is a new process for Memorial Donations to the MLD Trust Fund by our members. In the past donations were made through Manitoba Division and the paper work and receipts were processed through the Division Treasurer. In future all donation requests will be made directly to National by Manitoba Division and all processing will be done by National. Additional information on the new process will be published by National in the near future. Good of the Association: Nil Meeting Adjourned: By Dennis Hawkins at 11:55 A.M. Next General Meeting: March 6, 2018 ANAVETS Club, Brandon, 11:00 AM Next Executive Meeting: March 20, 2018 St. James 10:00 A.M. Jack Daniels Fishing Story I went fishing this morning for Bass but after a while I ran out of worms. Then I saw a cottonmouth with a frog in its mouth. Knowing that frogs are good Bass bait and that the snake couldn t bite me with a frog in his mouth, I grabbed him right behind his head and extracted the frog which I put in my bait box. Now the dilemma was how I was going to get rid of the snake, so I grabbed my bottle of Jack Daniels and poured a bit into the snakes mouth. It eyes rolled back and it went limp. I released the snake into the lake and went on fishing using the frog as bait. Not long after I felt a nudge on my foot. It was that damned snake with two more frogs in its mouth. Life is good!

74 th Annual Convention

74 th Annual Convention April 6 th & 7 th, 2018 Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre 3550 Victoria Ave, Brandon Registration Package ATTENTION All voting delegates and members attending must have a