War stories - "Old C Pro C Association Newsletters ".


*Canadian Provost Corps Association* - Reminiscing through Old C Pro C Association Newsletters -
Foreward I have included in this segment the very first Newsletters issued by the former C Pro C Association in 1979 when our colleague, Vance MacDougall, was the Association's Interim President.


C Pro C Association Newsletter Issue Number - One Dated: Dec 1979
Hail The President
Well, here we go with the WATCHDOG its success will depend on all you L CPLs (WOP) out there getting the info on in here . The annual reunion once again was a great affair with some 130 members , wives , friends , etc. , attending. A great time was had by all (some a little more than the rest of us) and I am happy to say the Sgt - at - Arms was not actually needed. Close , but not bad . Special thanks goes out to Laurie Paulhus , ReId Surrett , Ted Genest , Don Tresham and John Wilson. These people really pitched in to make the reunion the success it was . Next year1980 is the Corps 40th Anniversary and the Committee wants to make it as big an event as number 20 was . The day will be Sat. June 14, 1980 . Ottawa will be the RV. So now all of you have plenty of time to get ready , save your money , book flights and quarters . Looking forward to meeting everyone at the Big 40 Party. We had such a large demand for ties that we could not meet the needs of the reunion attendees . LCPL Paulhus has ordered another gross (ties that is) . However, delivery dates are not yet known . So all those lies about the committee whooping it up on money made from soliciting funds for phoney ties just isn’t true. I think generally , the association is well. I have an excellent committee and' a First class sub-committee which is organizing "40". Financially, we are solvent . However, the plot is to spend the funds on behalf of the rnembership not let them simply accumulate. We will certainly spend a great deal on "40" however, other plans are afoot such as obtaining Corps accoutrements, berets, ascots, etc . I would like , in closing, to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Vance McDougall
The Last Post The following personnel are S.O.S. the association, TOS the great DB in the sky: Jimmy Lynn Winnipeg Area Jerry Ritza Don Anderson Lost Trails Ted Massey is looking for N. Shinaman and R. (Dutch) Ulm and any other Camp Bordon Det people 1949-51 and Korea 1953 . Ted is address is 1076 Penticton Avenue , Penticton, B. C . , V2A2M9 . We, the committee, are looking for the following:AWOLs: Anyone knowing of their addresses are asked to give us a call : D. H. AULENBACK, membership no. 147, last known address 14604-103rd St. Edmonton, Alta. Pat . C. BISHOP, membership no. 67, believed to be in the Edmonton, Alta. , area. Wayne CORNtEV, membership no, 30, last known address 66 Bishop Blvd . , Ottawa. Dave E. R. CROCKETT, menibership no 110, last known address 70–3520, Downpatrick Rd, Ottawa, Ontario. Real CHARTAND, Membership no. 179, last known address, 382 Main Street, Lachute, Quebec, George E. BANNISTER, Membership no. 171, last known address - 2935 Ahearn, Ottawa, Ontario. Richard A, FISHER, Membership no, 165, last known address, 3452 Dundonald Drive, Petawawa, Ontario. Terence O T (Kelly) FOSTER, Membership no. 66, last known address, 10 Dell Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Sam HYPPIO, Membership no. 177, last known address, 461 Cummings Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario. Jules KNUYNER, Membership no. 172, last known address , P.O. Box 670, CFB Shilo, Manitoba, Gary Beard LEPAGE, Membership no. 74, last known address, 111 Moreuil Wood, Petawawa, Ontario, H.M. HOPKINS, Membership no. 61, last known address, 16 Horne1 Drive, CFB Ottawa, Ontario. L.W. MacDONALD, MeMbership no. 25, lst known address, 1339 Meadowlands Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. James Gordon MURRAY, Membership no. 18, last known address, 424 Metcalfe Street , Ottawa, Ontario. Lawrence, Edwin PALMETER, Membership no. 139, last known address, Box 1266, Medley, Alta. John RIVERIN, Membership no. 50, last known address , 86 des Ti11euilt, Montreal. Don SIMONS, Membership no. 38, last known address, 432 Appletree Lane, Ottawa, Ont. Wayne SPARKS, Membership no. 40, last known address, CFB Rockcliffe. Reynald VALLERAND, Membership no. 102, last known address UNEF HQ MP Coy, KOK 3RO G. WILKENSON, Membership no, 23, last known address, 350 Driveway, Ottawa, Ontario. MEMBERSHIP REPESENATIVE REID SURRETT SPEAKS We have at present, 207 regular members, 2 Honourary members and one Associate member. I have been told by many members that many attempts have been made by members who are aware of the names and addresses of prospective members, to have information and application forms forwarded to them, without success. That is now history and we cannot spill tears over what should have been done. The Association has grown from 10 members in 1975 to over 200 and since volunteering, 1, as the Membership secretary, last April, 1 have reviewed the files we have and forwarded Application packages to over 100 prospective members, the names of which, you, the members, have supplied, I still have a large number to action and hopefully; by the time the next newsletter goes to press, I will be ahead of the job. I have attached an application form for Membership in the Association and ask that if you know of a prospective member, please pass the application form along to him or advise a member of your Executive Committee. During the past week I was invited to attend a social function at the Sgt's Mess, CFB Rockcliffe for all Detachment and Section Commanders , SIU. It was very rewarding to have the opportunity to meet and speak with some old friends such as, Charlie Douglas, Toronto, Ed Smythe, Germany, George Henneke, Kingston, Jim Exe11, Winnipeg, Bill Lewis , Gagetown, John Genet, St. Jean, Norm Kendricks, Edmonton, Wally Blair, Trenton, Wally Ogilive, Petawawa, Moe Rooker, Ottawa, Ralph Yeomans, Vancouver and George Powell, Winnipeg, to name a few. It was also a farewell occassion for Wally Ogilive who is leaving the service after 27 years to settle down with a small store in Petawawa. Application Forms were handed out to all non-members. EH Smythe and Bill Lewis both volunteered to distribute them in their respective areas. Hopefully; from these efforts our membership will grow. For all of you that have submitted the many corrections to the nominal roll, you may be pleased to hear that a corrected version has gone to press and is now available. It was necessary to change the format in order to keep up with the many changes and in these days of the computer, make it a little easier to produce . DO NOT FORGET to drop us a card when you change your address. Name Tags have been included with this mailing package to those members that have not already received theirs . If you have not received yours, need a new one or want a spare let us know. They are available for the cost of production. REGIONAL NEWS, TORONTO - GEORGE CASSIDY Geo reports he is on his second million. Apparently, he has found a way to occupy all his free time . He converts old MOT airport fencing into coat hangers (hand made) . Geo reports that there are quite a few members of the Corps in the Toronto area. Bill Macleod is working for the Provincial Attorney General and does pick up and delivery of prisoners at the various County gaols across the province, He is in charge of the prison van. Blair Ryza and Art MacKenzie both work for Consumer and Corporate Affairs and I see them often as we all work in the same building, the Government of Canada Building (Shepherd Bldg) 3900 Young Street, Wi11owdale, Ontario. I myself, manage to see most of the Province thanks to Transport Canada, and my position as Regional Supt of Airport Services and Security. I will try and have more news next time. FAR EAST Rocky Lane & George Hepworth (Not yet members but soon to be) Newfoundland and New Brunswick. Rocky & George travel extensively throughout the Maritimes and meet quite a few x-members . Through these meetings they found out that the majority of our x-members have good jobs which relate to their training and experience while serving in the Corps . As a matter of fact, it has surpass the RCMP members in relocating and adapting to civilian undertakings . Tiny Burnett is employed at the bridge in Darmouth Nova Scotia as a member of Corps of Commissionnaires . Apparently; he spends his entire shift fishing from the bridge. Trouble is, the damn seagulls steal the catch before he can reel it in. LA BELLE PROVINCE Harry Gaucher, Frank Conabree and Moe Leblanc state there was a local meeting in Montreal with the area members , not much for news. However, Frank will write something for the next news letter. FAR WEST Bob Long, in Calgary Alberta, is the Maintenance Manager with the Hudson Bay Co . He report that :Jim Morgan works (this word is used somewhat loosely) at the Calgary Convention Centre. Max Goulet is employed as a Benefit Control Officer UIC (1 1m not sure whether he is employed there or just draws benefits . Probably both. Boom Boom Cannons , self-made rich man in real estate, (his own) spends his time at the Legion telling war stories and reinvesting his earnings . He has not changed a bit. Herby Robertson is now employed as an investigator with Consumers Distributing. George Gardiner is employed at the Remand Centre for the Provincial Prison Services. That suns up WATCHDOG 1, 1 wanted to get it out before Christmas as promised . Deadline for WATCHDOG 2 will be MARCH 80, so get your info in. Vance MacDougall

THE CANADIAN PROVOST CORPS ASSOCIATION
L'ASSOCIATION DU CORPS DE LA PREVOT£ CANADIENNE

The Canadian Provost Corps Association
Minutes of the General Meeting
Held at Wallis House Armouries
1430 hours 29 Sep 1979

The meeting was called to order at 1440 hours, A total of 43 members were in attendance, The Acting President, Vance MCDougall opened the meeting by welcoming all the members present,The president asked all to stand for a minute silence for those deceased members who were SOS our association since our last meeting, Regret:fully, those members who went to "The Big D,B, " in the sky, are:
Ed John
George Conrad MacPherson
Blanchard Poitras
Stillwel1 Baulne

Don Tresham, President Ex Officio, explained to the meeting that the executive nominated during the 1978 reunion, has for one reason or another , fallen by the wayside through no fault of their own, As a result an " Ad Hoc" committee was formed as follows:
President - Vance McDougall
Secretary - John R, (Red) Wilson
Membership - Reid Surrett
Treasurer - Ted Genest
Member - Laurie Paulhus
Ex Officio - Don Tresham

The above mentioned committee held several "O" Groups and the results are the arrangements made for this year's convention. Reid Surrett ( Membership) called the roll of all association members. Don Tresham spoke for a few minutes regarding the origin of our association, outlining its trials and tribulations, He also pointed out that in 1980 it will be the 40th anniversary of our Corps, and that a lot of dedicated work will be needed for the anniversary convention, He recommended that the present "Ad Hoc" committee be asked to stay on for another year's period, All members accepted ,
It was moved by Roy Parker , seconded by Doug Seward that the present committee remain for another year , CARRIED,

Laurie Paulhus explained that the ninutes of our last regular rneeting (1978) were inadvertently lost but that minutes were made after consulting with other members, and these were read to the meeting, (Copy attached) , It was moved by Laurie Paulhus, seconded by Roy Parker , that these minutes be adopted as read, CARRIED,

Marcel Fortier apologized to the meeting for not being able, due to work load, to carry out the duties of President to which he had been elected at the last general meeting,

The Treasurer read the financial statement of the association, (Copy attached). It was moved by Fred Gervais, seconded by Gill Tessier that the financial statement be adopted as read, CARRIED,

The president spoke briefly on the constitution and asked for any amendments from the floor. Don Tresham explained the Honourary Membership clause as it pertained to Cols Nicholson and Scott:i, Vance MCDougall also requested that Honourary nembership be restricted to one person per year , The subject of Life membership was also discu$sed, Roy Parker suggested that the meeting was not ready to approve any changes at this time. John Bullard explained that if an Honourary or Life membership were granted it should be restricted to members of the association. Marcel Fortier stated that some thought should be given to recognize the founding members by making them Honourary Members, After much discussion the president was requested to appoint a committee to look into all aspects of Honourary and Life Membership and asked them to have a report ready for the next meeting, Further correspondence on this subject will be circulated in due course,

The subject of Associate Membership was discussed, it was suggested that anyone not actually C Pro C but those who served with C Pro C Units after 1st Feb 68 should be allowed associate membership, it was moved by Roy Parker, seconded by Gerry Brunet that the constitution as now written regarding Associate Membership not be expanded but remain as is. CARRIED,

The subject of a Corps Museum was raised. Vance McDougall suggested that the Canadian War Museum be approached with a view to having a pernanent display of C Pro C Memorabilia, and that our Association donate all items now collected to the War Museum. Bob Grogan suggested that perhaps the CFSIS Museum (Borden) could also safeguard our memorabilia, it was moved by Fred Gervais, seconded by Marcel Fortier that the executive be given the mandate to locate a permanent home for all C Pro C Memorabilia, CARRIED,

As a result of the above vote, Vance MCDougall will appoint a committee to look into this. It was moved by Marcel Fortier, seconded by Fred Gervais, that all regular members of the Association be appointed as permanent Lance Corporals without pay, (L/Cpl WOP, ), CARRIED, Henceforth all regular rnembers will be addressed as L/Cpl,

L/Cpl Frank Connabree volunteered to donate a 11Wocxlen Gavel" for the use of the president at future meetings, The subject of a C Pro C newsletter was discussed. This newsletter, to be published quarterly beginning in 1980, The President asked all members to send in any item of news about mernbers, it was decided to name the newsletter The WATCHDOG.

The President read letters from L/Cpl Lorne Henderson and L/Cpl Nat Smith who sent their regrets that they were unable to attend our convention, L/Cpl George Cassidy reported that he had spoken to several of our members that were unable to attend our convention due to the cost of attendance He requested that consideration be given to the association underwriting the cost of one person per year to attend. After much discussion it was decided that the association could not afford the cost involved and also expressed the idea that the fact existed that the person might consider himself a charity case and be too embarrassed to attend.

L/cpl Gilles Tessier spoke briefly on the subject of establishing a Fan-out system to advise members and to pass on news of deaths etc...,so that a good representation could be made at funerals, The president said he would look into this. The President stated that henceforth all members who die would be reported as being SOS the association.

L/Cpl Frank Connabree spoke regarding a monthly get together being established in one of the Armouries in the Montreal Area. These would probably be on the last Wednesday of each month and that anyone in the area or visiting Montreal were welcome to attend. Frank will prepare a submission for the newsletter.

L/Cpl Vance McDougal1 spoke briefly on the 40th Anniversary of the C Pro C in 1980. It was suggested that arrangements should start very soon, it was recommended that a 40th Anniversary Medallion be struck for sale to all members. The President requested anyone who wished to volunteer to sit on the 40th Anniversary Committee to do so, The following volunteered:
L/Cpl Jim McConnery
L/Cpl Marcel Fortier
L/Cpl Fred Pridmore
L/Cpl Fred Gervais
L/Cpl Bob Morey
L/Cpl Gilles Tessier
to form a committee to assist in the arrangements for this.

There being nothing further to discuss, it wa8 moved by L/Cpl Marcel Fortier and seconded by L/Cpl Ed Olson that the rneeting adjourn, CARRIED,

John R. Wilson L/Cpl

The meeting adjourned at 1650 hours, 29 September 1979.