{"id":31926,"date":"2022-02-08T10:39:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T15:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rmcalumni.ca\/?page_id=31926"},"modified":"2025-12-22T12:01:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T17:01:05","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rmcalumni.ca\/fr\/about-us\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Bref aper\u00e7u historique du Club des Coll\u00e8ges militaires royaux du Canada et de la Fondation des coll\u00e8ges militaires royaux du Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Brief RMC Club & Foundation Histories<\/h1>\r\n

Alumni Association Mission<\/h2>\r\n

To bring together our alumni and other members for their mutual benefit, support, mentorship and camaraderie; advance education by establishing and maintaining scholarships, bursaries and prizes; support and promote training and leadership programs by providing funding for programs and initiatives for the benefit of the Canadian Military Colleges to grow and develop Canada’s future leaders; establish, preserve, protect and commemorate monuments and significant heritage sites at the Canadian Military Colleges; enhance, preserve and promote the experience, history, traditions and culture of the Canadian Military Colleges; and to promote and advocate for the foregoing.<\/p>\r\n

Contact Alumni Association <\/a><\/p>\r\n

Brief History of the RMC Club of Canada<\/h3>\r\n

The Royal Military College opened its doors to the first eighteen cadets in June 1876. A mere four years after the first class graduated, the first steps were taken to form an alumni association.<\/p>\r\n

This effort, initiated by two members of the first class at the College, #6 S.J.A. Denison (first Club Secretary) and #7 L.H. Irving (first Club President), resulted in the inauguration of the “Royal Military College Club” on March 15th, 1884. This event was highlighted by the Club’s inaugural Annual General Meeting and Club Dinner in Toronto. Since the opening of RMC, over 30,000 Canadians have qualified to become members of The RMC Club of Canada.<\/p>\r\n

\"RMC Return To Alumni Association <\/a><\/p>\r\n

List of RMC Club Past Presidents<\/h4>\r\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Year<\/th>College Number<\/th>Name<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1947-48<\/td>1230<\/td>Col S.H. Dobell, DSO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1948-49<\/td>1855<\/td>BGen I.S. Johnston, CBE, DSO, ED, QC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1949-50<\/td>1625<\/td>LCol D.Watt, OBE, ED, KC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1950-51<\/td>1542<\/td>Capt E.W. Crowe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1951-52<\/td>1860<\/td>LCol N. Kingsmill, ED, QC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1952-53<\/td>1828<\/td>Brig G.E. Beament, OBE, ED, QC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1953-54<\/td>1620<\/td>LCol R.R. Labatt, DSO, ED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1954-55<\/td>1766<\/td>Col K. Tremain, OBE, ED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1955-56<\/td>1474<\/td>LCol de L.H.M. Panet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1956-57<\/td>2034<\/td>G\/C P.Y. Davoud, DSO, OBE, DFC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1957-58<\/td>1954<\/td>LCol W.P. Carr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1958-59<\/td>1945<\/td>BGen G.D. de S. Wotherspoon, DSO, ED, CD, QC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1959-60<\/td>1379<\/td>H.A. Mackenzie. OBE, FCA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1961-62<\/td>2157<\/td>BGen J.H.R. Gagnon, OBE, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1962-63<\/td>2183<\/td>J.E. Pepall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1963-64<\/td>2336<\/td>LCol J.H. Moore, FCA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1964-65<\/td>2351<\/td>Maj G. Savard, MBE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1965-66<\/td>2749<\/td>J.B. Cronyn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1966-67<\/td>2691<\/td>J.F. Maclaren, ED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1967-68<\/td>2791<\/td>J.P.W. Ostiguy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1968-69<\/td>RCNC90<\/td>Cdr. J.F.Frank, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1969-70<\/td>2859<\/td>Prof. J.G. Pike<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1970-71<\/td>2494<\/td>Maj G.E. Ward<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1971-72<\/td>2761<\/td>Col C.S. Frost, CD, QC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1972-73<\/td>2544<\/td>Maj T.A. Somerville<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1973-74<\/td>3641<\/td>W.I. MacLachlan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1974-75<\/td>2954<\/td>J.H. Farrell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1975-76<\/td>3661<\/td>T.E. Yates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1976-77<\/td>5533<\/td>J.G. Allen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1977-78<\/td>3172<\/td>M.M. Soule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1978-79<\/td>RCNC261<\/td>W.B. Tilden<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1979-80<\/td>3672<\/td>C.C.M. Powis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1980-81<\/td>3251<\/td>J.W. Tremain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1981-82<\/td>2897<\/td>MGen H.C. Pitts, MC, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1982-83<\/td>2576<\/td>Cmdre W.P. Hayes, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1983-84<\/td>2652<\/td>Col A.B. Smith, MC, CD, QC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1984-85<\/td>RRA15<\/td>BGen B.A. Howard, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1985-86<\/td>7268<\/td>J.W. Brown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1986-87<\/td>5604<\/td>K.A. Smee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1987-88<\/td>3010<\/td>E.P. McLoughlin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1988-89<\/td>4100<\/td>J.J.J. Choquette<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1989-90<\/td>3475<\/td>H.F. Champion-Demers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1990-91<\/td>3173<\/td>MGen J.A. Stewart, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1991-92<\/td>5233<\/td>J.M. Buchan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1992-93<\/td>3356<\/td>R.B. Cumine, QC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1993-94<\/td>5244<\/td>A.T. Downs, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1994-95<\/td>7543<\/td>J.A. Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1995-96<\/td>5739<\/td>A.A.J.S Costin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1996-97<\/td>3550<\/td>Col M.C. Johnston, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1997-98<\/td>8813<\/td>LCol J.G. Gibson, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1998-99<\/td>G55<\/td>V.A.R. Keyes, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1999-00<\/td>8833<\/td>Col L.J. Leggat, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2000-01<\/td>5758<\/td>Cdr M.F. Morres, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2001-02<\/td>16461<\/td>Capt I.P. MacKinnon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2002-03<\/td>6777<\/td>BGen J.J.M. Charron, OMM, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2003-04<\/td>7776<\/td>Col C.A.R. Lythgo, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2004-05<\/td>7943<\/td>Maj J.W.K. Lye, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005-06<\/td>10080<\/td>R.T. Booth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2006-07<\/td>12046<\/td>J.R.P. Ducharme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2007-08<\/td>6776<\/td>Col T.A.H. Sparling, CD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2008-09<\/td>15988<\/td>T.J. Kearns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2009-10<\/td>16412<\/td>Lt[N] G.J. Clarke<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010-11<\/td>19307<\/td>Cdr Dave Benoit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2011-12<\/td>M0058<\/td>Marc Drolet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012-13<\/td>9889<\/td>LCol Robert J. Benn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013-14<\/td>12059<\/td>Jacques Gagn\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014-17<\/td>6440<\/td>Capt (N) Tony Goode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017-19<\/td>9143<\/td>Bruce McAlpine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2019-21<\/td>10973<\/td>John McManus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\r\n

Brief History of the RMC Foundation<\/h3>\r\n

The RMC Foundation was formed in 1966 and was incorporated without share capital pursuant to Part II of the Canada Business Corporations Act and registered as a Charity with the Canada Revenue Agency.<\/p>\r\n

The RMC Foundation acted as a vehicle to satisfy the desires of the alumni, both collectively and as individuals, to provide philanthropic financial assistance to the Colleges. The Foundation acted as a trustee, managing long-term funds and ensuring that they are applied in accordance with the wishes of the donor.<\/p>\r\n

\"RMCFoundation Return To Alumni Association <\/a><\/p>\r\n

List of RMC Foundation Past Presidents<\/h4>\r\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Year<\/th>College Number<\/th>Name<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2003-2004<\/td>4803 <\/td>Tom Marshall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005-2007<\/td>H3948<\/td>John Plant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2008-2009<\/td>H7076<\/td>John van Haastrecht<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2009-2013<\/td>9660<\/td>Cameron Diggon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014-2016<\/td>H6604<\/td>Jim Carruthers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016-2017<\/td>11386<\/td>Tony MacDougall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017-2019<\/td>6475<\/td>Mike Houghton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020-2021<\/td>18524<\/td>Chris Theal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021-2022<\/td>15946<\/td>Jill Carleton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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