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2008 Reunion News Page

Honouring Captain Bill Chew

On 17 October 2007 at 1000 hours a dedication ceremony was held in front of the Communications and Electronics Museum to honour Captain Bill Chew by naming the circle in front of the museum the William G. Chew Circle.  Captain Chew served in both the pre-war non-permanent active militia and during WWII in various signal appointments both at home and abroad.  He retired in 1966 culminating 38 years of service to his country.  Captain Chew was a strong supporter and benefactor of the Military Communications and Electronics Museum.  Addresses were made by the Commanding Officer of the Museum, LCol Dave Gosselin, the C&E Branch Col Cmdt, Col (Ret'd) George Lackonick and by the guest of honour, BGen (Ret'd) M.H.F  Webber. The guard was made up of personnel from all C&E units located in CFB Kingston.

Bill Chew with The Princess Royal, Princess Mary 13 Oct 55	Troops march on.	LCol Gosselin, CFSCE Cmdt takes salute
Guest of honor BGen (Ret'd) Webber and Reviewing Officer, Col (Ret'd) Lackonick, C&E Branch Col Cmdt arrive	Inspection of the troops	Col (Ret'd) Lackonick takes salute
LCol Gosselin speaks	Col (Ret'd) Lackonick speaks
BGen (Ret'd) Webber speaks	Preparing for the unveiling	Unveiling of street sign

11th Annual C&E Museum Foundation Chairman's Gala

The 11th Annual C&E Museum Foundation Chairman's Gala was held at the Vimy Officers' Mess CFB Kingston on Saturday, 27th of Oct 2007.

Thanks to corporate and local sponsors and the individuals who attended, the event was again a huge success and raised 16K for the Museum.

Planning has already commenced for next year's gala which will be held on 1 Nov 2008.

Another wonderful evening	Lots of Majors at this table	Calian's table
Happy couple	What a great party	DCO of CFJSR making a point with BGen Richard
Happy threesome	Three happy couples enjoying the evening	Where is everybody
	Welcome home Josh

New Board chairman (Changing of the guard)

The Military Communications & Electronics Museum Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of BGen Kevin O’Keefe as Chairman of the Board effective 1 Feb 07.  BGen O’Keefe is replacing BGen George Simpson who will take on special project duties within the Board.  BGen O’Keefe retired from the Canadian Forces in 2004 after 33 years of service and is currently a Partner with CFN Consultants in Ottawa where he resides.  The Museum Foundation raises funds in support of the Museum’s mission of receiving, preserving and displaying equipment, artefacts and documents pertaining to the history and legacy of military communications and electronics in Canada.  The Museum is located at CFB Kingston alongside Highway #2, Kingston East




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C&E/Museum Foundation Golf Tournament

Col Chris Rickett (retired) presents a donation cheque from the annual C&E/Museum Foundation Golf Tournament to the C&E Museum Foundation Chairman, BGen George Simpson (retired).  Presentation was made during the Foundation Chairman's Ball, 4 Nov 2006.