Virtual Shout-Outs – Bulletin #43
Octobre 2, 2024 - Defence Stories
Fall is here, and so is the latest round of virtual shout-outs!
“People work for money but go the extra mile for recognition, praise and rewards.”
- Dale Carnegie
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!
Lieutenant (N) Christian Côté, Zone Training Officer for RCSU Eastern (Cadet Program), contributed significantly to cadet training efforts in the summer of 2024. He participated actively in the transportation plan for getting the young cadets to the training centres for their courses. Outside of normal work hours and on his own time, Lt(N) Côté volunteered repeatedly to pick up cadets from the Quebec City airport, train station and bus station. Due to his efforts, cadets were not left to their own devices to get from point A to point B, thereby sparing their parents and guardians considerable stress.
– Maj Sebastien Laporte
Warrant Officer Dompierre, who is a meteorological technician and coordinator of training support for RCSU Eastern (Cadet Program), put her experience and knowledge to good use to write meteorological reports (METREPs) for the cadet activities at the training centres this summer. She provided important tactical data and improved the conduct of operations for the Cadet Nautical Sites and the mountain expeditions and air activities undertaken by the cadets. Even during her leaves, and always with a smile, WO Dompierre contributed significantly to ensuring that the thousands of cadets who took training courses this summer had the winning conditions for their learning and training. She also volunteered to mentor cadets for the camps, thus contributing, together with the transportation team, to this summer’s successes. WO Dompierre demonstrated a high level of dedication and professionalism.
– Maj Sebastien Laporte
Captain Éric-Michel Beaulieu, Zone Training Officer for RCSU Eastern (Cadet Program), volunteered to take on company commander duties for the drill and ceremonial course at the Valcartier Cadet Training Centre. He was also involved in coaching and mentoring lower-ranks personnel, especially in relation to his expertise as an aide de camp. Capt Beaulieu gave his time generously and contributed significantly to the success of more than 200 cadets in the summer of 2024. Capt Beaulieu also commanded several Cadet corps and squadrons before working full time, and he distinguished himself through his extraordinary dedication both at the camps and on the ground in the units. His professionalism is greatly appreciated by everyone, and he has contributed masterfully to the growth and development of the Program for almost 35 years.
– Maj Sebastien Laporte
Sailor First Class Dominique Angel, Administrative Clerk at RCSU Eastern (Cadet Program), has been actively involved in the Government of Canada Workplace Charity Campaign for the Valcartier and Val-Bélair sector for the past seven years. Her numerous initiatives have made it possible to significantly surpass the objectives each year. In addition, her careful work and her professionalism with the National Training Establishment of the Cadet Instructor Cadre ensured that the approximately 600 officers in the Eastern Region who participate annually in training and professional development can have all the documents and receive their pay and their claims in a timely and orderly fashion. Sailor First Class Angel is recognized for her positive attitude, her enthusiasm and her sense of duty. She is an essential element of the team and contributes impressively to achieving objectives.
– Maj Sebastien Laporte
Warrant Officer Micaël Robert, Training Support Coordinator for RCSU Eastern (Cadet Program), provided crucial help in organizing Canadian Armed Forces engagement and familiarization activities for the cadets in his sector and at the Valcartier Cadet Training Centre. WO Robert organized a C7 assault rifle range activity for the senior cadets at the camp and secured the collaboration of the soldiers from the Royal 22e Régiment, his former unit, to help with the supervision and mentoring of the cadets. He also contributed to developing tools for managing operations and obtaining loans of materiel for the 230 Cadet corps and squadrons, which greatly improved the conduct of our local and summer operations. Always extremely professional, WO Robert is a dedicated NCO who is never short of ideas to enhance the cadets’ experience. His contributions are constantly highlighted by different organizations, and his meritorious service is a credit to the Canadian Armed Forces.
– Maj Sebastien Laporte
Captain Bélanger, Zone Training Officer for RCSU Eastern (Cadet Program), was deployed to the Bagotville Cadet Training Centre in summer 2024 as Adjutant. He was tasked to mentor the lower-ranks personnel at the camp and provide advice to staff on best practices and management of human resources and operations. Capt Bélanger, drawing on his civilian and military experience, was instrumental in ensuring that the summer activities and operations ran smoothly. He was always in a good mood, and he offered sound advice for raising standards, while at the same time ensuring an excellent work environment. In addition, Capt Bélanger lent a hand to the technical services section for part of the summer, providing the personnel with backup for all the tasks they had to accomplish. Capt Bélanger is a volunteer at the Royal Canadian Legion in the city of Saguenay and provided significant technical assistance to 19 Cadet corps and squadrons in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Chapais and Chibougamau.
– Maj Sebastien Laporte
Lieutenant(N) Martin Leclerc, Zone Training Officer for RCSU Eastern (Cadet Program), was deployed as an augmentee to the Bagotville Cadet Training Centre in summer 2024, in the position of Water Safety Officer. He is qualified as an accrediting instructor on a number of components of the Small Craft Operator Proficiency (SCOP) program and in the sailing program, and he used his free time to qualify adult personnel in the camp, in order to increase the number of qualified specialized instructors. On his own time, he also used his graphic design skills to produce the certificates for the personnel and cadets who took part in the ship abandonment activities and guided the VIPs who were visiting the Wing so that they could participate safely in the initiation. He also provided valuable assistance to the officer responsible for sea expeditions, using his considerable knowledge and experience to help with planning. Lt(N) Leclerc’s contribution was not only a great help to the camp and its personnel, but also to the 100 cadets who took part in the summer training. BRAVO ZULU!
– Maj Sebastien Laporte
Captain Normand Gonthier, Zone Training Officer for RCSU Eastern (Cadet Program), was deployed as an augmentee to the Valcartier Cadet Training Centre in summer 2024 to work in operations. Thanks to his vast military experience acquired during almost 38 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, Capt Gonthier was able to provide precious help in support of the cadet activities and the management of the camp’s day-to-day operations. He was already a legend and a recognized expert in biathlon and sharpshooting; and thanks to his former assignments and his achievements, Capt Gonthier was able to provide very important technical assistance for these two activities which are very popular with the cadets. For example, he and his team helped organize a C7 assault rifle familiarization shoot for the senior cadets at the centre, which was particularly appreciated. Capt Gonthier volunteers with Biathlon Québec and Biathlon Canada, and he is playing an important role in the upcoming Canada Games to be held at the Myriam Bédard Biathlon Centre at CFB Valcartier. Capt Gonthier is an extremely reliable and dedicated officer who always offers constructive ideas and innovation for the cadets, and his contagious enthusiasm inspires them to achieve their personal best.
– Maj Sebastien Laporte