Virtual Shout-Outs – Bulletin #33

November shout-outs are warming up the Defence team, with a big cup of positivi-tea!

“Take time to appreciate employees, and they will reciprocate in a thousand ways."

-Bob Nelson

Do you know of a co-worker who deserves a special shout-out or are you looking for a way to recognize someone who has made an impact, big or small? Virtual Shout-Outs are a quick and easy way for you to publicly recognize a colleague, or team of colleagues, for a job well done.

Here’s how to submit a Virtual Shout-out:

• Email your shout-outs to the Corporate Awards and Recognition Secretariat and
• Provide the email(s) of the person(s) being recognized.
• Shout-outs are collected on an ongoing basis.

Note that shout-out recipients will be given the option to “opt out” of having their message displayed on the Bulletin Board (accessible only on the National Defence network) on the Maple Leaf and the Defence Team intranet, and submissions can remain anonymous.

Don’t delay! Virtually shout-out your hard-working colleagues today!

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I would like to give a shout-out to Sgt Andrew Blakney from 37 CBG HQ in Moncton for his positive attitude and unwavering dedication to his unit during this period of reduced personnel.
– WO Daniel Bailey

I would like to do a little shout out for my Live Simulation Team – the Weapon Effect Simulator Equipment Management Team.

Congratulations on completing the difficult and complex task of placing the Weapon Effects Simulator into hibernation. This work required learning about how to close a business line temporarily, but also how important it is to maintain partnerships with your user community. The last 10 months have been difficult, but you have persevered.
– Jennifer Cassar

MCpl Uprichard K is a Sig Op posted to the RCEME School since July 2022. Her primary role is to work with the RCEME School BTL Students under Regimental Coy Apprentice Pl. During this time, she has provided assistance to hundreds of members with personal administration, provided mentorship and guidance to member’s who have recently graduated BMQ, provided input on unit level initiatives that have a direct impact on students including volunteering to serve as a chair for the “Jr Voices committee” in response to a Leadership Support Team recommendation.
– MCpl Ryan Antonew

Capt Les Champ, has demonstrated outstanding excellence as the Canadian Maneuver Training Centre Operations Group, Operations Officer. As a junior intelligence officer with no previous experience in a unit operations shop, he embraced the role with enthusiasm. Specifically adding a system based forward projection skillset to the planning cycle of CMTC Operations. His dedication and professionalism have set up our unit for success in contributing to the collective training of the Canadian army both in the United States and Latvia.
– Maj Long

A big air horn shout out to Cpl Gervais-Giguere as the member is always going above and beyond for the members and the unit. Constantly ready to take on any tasking or job with professionalism. You Rock!!!!!
– MCpl Catherine Emmerson

Big shout-out to Maxime Mathieson for her outstanding support and excellent client service! Since joining the Strategic Plans directorate in the Materiel Group, she has been extremely dedicated and committed to establishing processes to support the members of the team. She does this with professionalism, a positive can-do attitude, and a smile on her face, despite the Business Management Unit being short-staffed. This is very much appreciated by everyone! Thank you, Maxime, for everything you do for us!
– on behalf of the entire unit

I would like to do a shout out to PO2 Conliffe. They are dedicated to their position as FSA Corporate Services for SSO Training at NAVRES HQ. 

PO2 Conliffe has a strong work ethic and consistently demonstrates expertise with DRMIS, financial directives and policies. When issues arise, they seek out answers and offer solutions. They are committed to providing prompt and excellent customer service to units and members across the country. They take pride in being a member of the CAF, offer mentorship to others and build positive relationships with their teammates. PO2 Conliffe's knowledge and work ethic ensures the FIN cell operates smoothly. PO2 Conliffe accepts additional duties regularly with demonstrated success and a positive attitude. 

PO2 Conliffe supported the PID OJE program this past summer and continues to support Naval Reserve exercises by booking hotels for units, often within a short turnaround. Their accuracy and attention to detail prevents errors and delays, thus allowing for positive customer service.

In their own time volunteering is important to PO2 Conliffe. They volunteer for the Special Olympic Challenger Baseball Tournament yearly and cycled 200KM this summer to raise money for a local children's hospital. They volunteer with MFRC monthly and help with the creation of the MFRC monthly newsletter. 

PO2 Conliffe is also an avid walker.

Thank you for the chance to recognize PO2 Conliffe!
– Lt(N) Renee Michelle Poirier

Shout out to Sgt Johnson, helping keep members moral up in heavy as the SNIC season starts. Keep it up the members appreciate it!
– MCpl Emmerson

During the current APS, CFSACO faced a shortage of qualified instructors due to postings and other commitments. MCpl Zavislak willingly took on the challenge of delivering two courses simultaneously while also guiding and mentoring new staff in their roles as Course Director and lesson instructors.
– CWO Ansell

WO Cyr joined CFSACO in the summer for 2023 and immediately developed a coaching program for the Sgts and Jr NCMs. The program consists of twice weekly development sessions as well as a weekly leadership points passed in email form. Additionally, the WO started a community outreach program to provide a briefing to the local College and High Schools.
– CWO Ansell

Allow me to nominate two people.

Both are civilians who work for 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot (CFSD).

1. Daniela Gustinvil, who is currently a Client Service supervisor.
2. Alfredo des Leon Rodas, who has been in charge of daily production at our depot for many years. 

Daniela is a very mature young woman. She is always calm and friendly, a true professional. She excels at her job, and she also takes the time to listen to people, explaining things if necessary, always with a smile on her face. 

On top of all that, she is involved in many volunteer activities in our depot. A true leader.

Alfredo is one of the most competent people in our depot, ensuring that our daily production runs smoothly.

For those of you who don’t know, this may seem like a trivial matter, but you have to understand that here at the depot we send out between 500 and 600 types of items per day (500 types of articles x 100EA/type sometimes). In short, an impressive quantity of merchandise, urgent or regular, is sent to all the military bases here and around the world in Operations Centres. 

It requires a lot of coordination and he has been doing it perfectly for years, with dedication and modesty, despite the importance of his position. 

His work is essential to the depot. Like Daniela, he is always smiling and friendly and helping everyone.
– the 25 CFSD

I would like to shout out Candice for all her hard work and how she strives to lift as she climbs! I appreciate you so much and it’s a complete joy to work for you! I want to be you one day – thank you for everything!
– Charlene Engmann

I would like to shout out Lainy for seeing my potential and giving me the space to grow and the constant words of encouragement! I know that I can always count on you to challenge me and to make me laugh! You’re an amazing leader and you inspire me so much! Thank you for everything!
– Charlene Engmann

I would like to shout out Joan for making sure everyone at CMCRB is taken care of! Thank you for working to keep the trains moving on time and always making me laugh! I’m so excited to work with you!
– Charlene Engmann

I would like to shout out Alexa for being such a great Corporate Service Officer! She has been in the role for a year now and I’ve seen so much growth! She’s becoming a subject matter expert in her own right and I am so immensely proud of her! I’m always rooting for you even from a distance.
– anonymous

I would like to shout out Maha for all her hard work and passion! She really focuses on the people aspect of work and always makes sure anyone around her is cared for, seen, and supported. I really appreciate you!
– anonymous

Allow me to nominate Mr. Alexendre Huneault. A civilian who works for 25 CFSD. Alex works in the traffic section. He is in charge of international shipments and has become an expert in this field. He’s very mature for his age and can be relied on to carry out his tasks professionally. He was a key player in the Ukraine donations, taking charge of providing the correct customs documents needed to get materials to Europe. He volunteered to create a tracking list for stock renewal shipments in the Far North (Box Top). He has efficiently completed all the training required in order to become a supervisor in the near future. I sincerely hope that an opportunity opens up for him.

Until then, I’d like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for all your hard work!
– the 25 CFSD

I would like to give a virtual shout out to Sarah Medeiros. She is a TLCA in TLSS who works very hard, is extremely thorough and rarely makes mistakes. Sarah’s warmth and compassion for humanity is felt by all who work with her. She is very supportive to her team members and extremely knowledgeable about all business processes. Sarah is an exemplary employee, and we are so happy to have her on our team. Way to go Sarah.
– Lisa MacDonald

TDSS would like to share our appreciation for Pierre-Étienne Robinson and his support with a recent tech issue that brought our virtual facilitation to a standstill. Several members of our team and many participants coast to coast were suddenly unable to log in to the Saba/Cornerstone Classroom portion of the DLN 3.0. For TDSS, this was a major operational crisis! Thanks to Pierre-Étienne’s quick thinking and outstanding troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, he was able to quickly identify the issue and bring it to the proper team for resolution. Within two days, participants and instructors were up and running again nationwide! Merci Pierre-Étienne!
– Lina Léveillé, A/Manager TDSS