Donor Impact

Recreation Clubs aren’t always about athletics

By Craig Smith | December 22, 2020

The RMC Foundation supports a variety of Recreational Clubs at the Colleges.  From Sport Parachuting to Debate Club the Recreational Clubs are meant to offer Officer Cadets a much deserved break from…

RMC Debate and International Affairs Society Takes Home Honours at Annual Model NATO Conference

By Craig Smith | December 12, 2020

During the reading week break, the RMC Debate and International Affairs Society (DIAS) attended the Carleton Model NATO conference in Ottawa.

RMC Curling Club competes at the Garrison Curling Club

By Craig Smith | December 12, 2020

The Royal Military College Curling Club has nine Officer Cadet’s comprising two teams competing in the local open league at the Garrison Golf and Curling Club at CFB Kingston.  Every Thursday both…

Kilimanjaro Team Honoured at Kingston Branch Luncheon

By Craig Smith | December 12, 2020

It was a bright and sunny afternoon on 12 February at the Senior Staff Mess where seven officer cadets and MWO Corneau from the RMC Expedition Club were presented with commemorative coins…

Mottershead Battlefields Tour 2020: an ex-cadet’s perspective

By Craig Smith | December 12, 2020

Mottershead Battlefields Tour 2020: an ex-cadet’s perspective Also affectionately known as “The Blue Booties Tour.” In February of this year, I had the privilege of joining 27 Officer Cadets and 1 Naval…

Member of the Class of 1962 reaches $1 Million in Donations

By Craig Smith | December 12, 2020

The Class of 1962 has done it again, adding another classmate to the list of Board of Governor donors (Lifetime donations of $1 million or more).  With this recent donation, the Class…

Le blanc et noir de Saint-Jean Chess Tournament

By Craig Smith | December 12, 2020

The Royal Military College Saint-Jean participated in a Chess Tournament on the weekend of the 17th of January 2020. The Royal Military Colleges Foundation generously covered the admission costs for the officer…

RMC Saint-Jean Officer Cadets Dine with Québec City Chapter Ex-Cadets at Annual Gala Dinner

By Craig Smith | December 12, 2020

Last month during the RMC Club Québec Chapter Annual Gala myself, Officer Cadet André, along with fellow Cadets Bobu, Dagg, and Robidoux, had the opportunity to meet several former Military Colleges officers,…

Prepping for The Battlefields

By Craig Smith | December 12, 2020

In preparation for this year’s 2020 Mottershead Battlefield tour, I, as well as the rest of the individuals who will be embarking this adventure, have been partaking in multiple activities in order…

Civil Engineering Students Win People’s Choice Award

By Craig Smith | December 12, 2020

The Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race This past weekend, twelve engineering students participated in the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race design competition in Toronto. Universities from all across Canada traveled to Toronto…

Retracing Their Footsteps: Officer and Naval Cadets Reflect on the 2025 Mottershead Battlefield Tour

By Jennifer Jordan / July 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Retracing Their Footsteps: Officer and Naval Cadets Reflect on the 2025 Mottershead Battlefield Tour

In mid February, a group of Canadian Officer and Naval Cadets from the Royal Military College (RMC) in Kingston stepped onto storied soil in northern France and Belgium—not just as students of history, but as future leaders learning from those in whose footsteps they will follow. The Mottershead Battlefield Tour (MBFT) is a nine-day, non-credit…

The Importance of Acquiring Field Experience

By Jennifer Jordan / May 14, 2025 / Comments Off on The Importance of Acquiring Field Experience

By OCdt Ladouceur, OCdt Lallier et NCdt Sauriol The third-year civil engineering students from the Royal Military College of Canada received a rather simple task over the last two weeks of April 2025 ; Gaining experience in the field and developing their leadership during Survey Camp. It was time to put to the test all…

Donations to the Truth, Duty, Valour Fund Supports the Multisport Club at Ontario Indoor Triathlon

By Jennifer Jordan / May 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Donations to the Truth, Duty, Valour Fund Supports the Multisport Club at Ontario Indoor Triathlon

Dear Members of the RMC Alumni Association, On behalf of the Multisport Club, thank you for your generous support in funding the club’s final triathlon event to end the year, the Ontario Indoor Triathlon. Your contribution has been instrumental in making this event a success. The triathlon provided an excellent opportunity for club participants to…

LE CMR SAINT-JEAN REMPORTE LA PREMIÈRE PLACE DANS LA CATÉGORIE INTERNATIONALE DE SANDHURST 2025!

By Jennifer Jordan / May 4, 2025 / Comments Off on LE CMR SAINT-JEAN REMPORTE LA PREMIÈRE PLACE DANS LA CATÉGORIE INTERNATIONALE DE SANDHURST 2025!

Face à 48 équipes venues de 15 pays, le CMR Saint-Jean décroche la 3e placede la compétition et la 1ere placeau sein des équipes internationales. Grâce à leur rigueur, leur esprit d’équipe et leur intensité sur le terrain, ils ont démontré que le dépassement collectif mène aux plus grandes victoires. Félicitations à tous les participants…

The First Year Integration Conference (FYIC)

By Jennifer Jordan / April 9, 2025 / Comments Off on The First Year Integration Conference (FYIC)

The First Year Integration Conference (FYIC) is a leadership development conference for first-year students looking to get more involved in their engineering student societies. It is an opportunity to learn about Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and Engineering Student Societies Council of Ontario (ESSCO), as well as develop leadership skills and meet new people. Thanks to…

Leadership in the North: Investing in Canada’s Future Leaders

By Jennifer Jordan / March 28, 2025 / Comments Off on Leadership in the North: Investing in Canada’s Future Leaders

RMC Alumni Association is thrilled to share an inspiring experience that underscores the importance of cultural awareness, leadership and resilience. Recently, 14 Officer and Naval Cadets from RMC Saint-Jean embarked on a unique journey to Chisasibi in Northwest Quebec, where they gained firsthand exposure to the Cree Nation’s way of life and the challenges of…

Preserving Our Heritage, Protecting Our Future

By Jennifer Jordan / February 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Preserving Our Heritage, Protecting Our Future

In these challenging times, as Canadians stand united against external threats, our shared commitment to preserving our nation’s heritage and supporting our military traditions has never been more crucial. The RMC Alumni Association is dedicated to supporting the Canadian Military Colleges and ensuring that the values and traditions that define our great nation continue to…

Class of 1966 Supports RMC Debate and International Affairs Society (DIAS)

By Jennifer Jordan / February 12, 2025 / Comments Off on Class of 1966 Supports RMC Debate and International Affairs Society (DIAS)

Thanks to the support of the Class of 1966, this past weekend the Debate and International Affairs Society (DIAS) at Royal Military College of Canada/Collège militaire royal du Canada attended McMUN, hosted by McGill University in Montreal. McMUN is an annually held model United Nations (MUN) conference attended by over 1000 delegates from schools across…

Class of 1962 Supports RMC Multisport Club

By Jennifer Jordan / January 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Class of 1962 Supports RMC Multisport Club

On behalf of the Naval and Officer Cadets of the Royal Military College of Canada Multisport Club, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous financial support, which enabled us to compete in the Queen’s Tricolour Indoor Triathlon on November 9, 2024. Your contribution not only alleviated the financial burden associated with…

RMC Alumni Association 2024 Annual Report

By Jennifer Jordan / December 4, 2024 / Comments Off on RMC Alumni Association 2024 Annual Report

Here is a link to the Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association 2024 Annual Report.  It provides an overview of who we are today and highlights the generosity of our members, the contributions of our volunteers, the outstanding achievements of the CMC students, and the incredible impact we’ve been able to have through our…

RMC Men’s Volleyball Travels to Kamloops BC Thanks to Support from the Class of 1971

By / October 29, 2024 / Comments Off on RMC Men’s Volleyball Travels to Kamloops BC Thanks to Support from the Class of 1971

The RMC Men’s Volleyball team recently traveled to Kamloops, British Columbia, to compete in a challenging tournament against three strong western universities: Trinity Western University, Thompson Rivers University, and the University of the Fraser Valley. Each match RMC played was very competitive and provided the team valuable playing time against some of the top teams…

Windsurfing club’s trip to North Carolina thanks to Class of 1962 support

By / May 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Windsurfing club’s trip to North Carolina thanks to Class of 1962 support

We would like to express our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation towards our windsurfing club’s trip to North Carolina. Your support has been instrumental in making this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity a reality for our members. The trip was a huge success, and our club members had the chance to explore new windsurfing spots and challenge…