Branch Executive

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Senior Executive

Comrade Wyn Fournier

Branch President

Comrade Wyn Fournier - President

Hi! My name is Wyn Fournier and I was thrilled to take the step from Poppy Chair to Senior Executive as the 1st Vice in June 2022. It was a very unexpected move up to the President position at the beginning of Nov 2022, due to the President elect, Dianne Higgins needing to resign for personal reasons. I send her the very best of wishes with her situation. I was honoured to be elected to President as of Apr 2023 for the coming year. Thank you to the membership for your continued confidence and support!

My father was with the infantry in WWII, and I am also a Canadian Armed Forces veteran. I was medically released in Aug 2016 with almost 33 years of service, including 4 years with the Reserve Force as a Cadet Instructor Cadre. I transferred to the Regular Force in Jan 1988, and was a Medic, Logistics Officer and Social Work Officer. I deployed overseas three times: Croatia 1994-95, Bosnia 1998, and Afghanistan 2007. My time in uniform was quite the adventure!

I’m married to a CAF Veteran and we have 2 young adult children, 20yo and 22yo. We have lived in Orleans since being posted here from Petawawa in June 2009.

I am working hard to learn how the Legion operates at a higher level, and will serve the Legion and our members to the very best of my ability.

I am interested in hearing what the members have to say and getting their ideas for how we can continue to improve. Please don’t hesitate to contact me through the President’s email if you have questions, ideas, comments, or concerns! I’m very quick to respond.

RCL632OrleansPresident@gmail.com

Comrade Joe McNulty

Past President

Comrade Joe McNulty - Past President

My name is Joe McNulty, and I’m pleased to be the Past President.

I started my almost 43-year military career with the Army Reserve Governor General Foot Guards (GGFG) in 1973. I transferred to the EK Scots at the rank of Master Warrant Officer in 1988, and was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in 1990 to become the Regimental Sergeant Major. In 1995 I was transferred to the newly formed 31 Canadian Brigade Group as its first Brigade Sergeant Major. I component transferred to the Regular Army, The Royal Canadian Regiment at the rank of Captain in 1998.

I completed deployments to Bosnia (2001), and Lebanon, Syria & Israel (2006 & 2007). In Canada, I worked in the Directorate of Quality of Life (DQOL), and the Directorate of Protocol and Foreign Liaison (DPFL). I received the Nova Award for my efforts combining HRMS and ORICAL computer systems, and the CDS Commendation for my work in DPFL. I also received the USA Defense Meritorious Service Medal.

I have been volunteering in my communities since I was 15 years old, when I started an After Four Program for the local youth who had nothing to do until their parents came home. This later developed into the Beacon Hill Community Association After Four Program, where I was Head Counsellor. While in the GGFG I assisted the Korean Veterans Association as they became a National Association and assisted in bringing the Korean War Memorial to Ottawa. I also volunteered on the Winterlude Committee.

In 1980 I was one of the Founding members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 632 Orleans and later, after I retired from the Regular Force, became their 1st Vice President in 2018 followed by President 2019 to 2021. I also was the Remembrance Day parade commander for eight years. I served as the Coventry Rd DND United way Captain, I was President of The GGFG Association and I am currently on the Executive of the Ottawa Branch of the RCR Association.

I have been married to my wife Maria for 42 years. We have two daughters and five grandchildren.

Comrade Jeanine Mader

1st Vice-President

Comrade Jeanine Mader

My name is Jeanine Mader. I met and married my husband Garth at CFAD Dundurn. We will be celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary We have raised three wonderful young men. We are grandparents to eight beautiful grandkids. Three by blood and five are heart related

I joined the military in 1974 where I was a supply tech. I have a total of 38 years service with the military and civilian life where I was a procurement officer. I did a tour of duty in Ismailia, Egypt in 1977-78. I retired as a civil servant in 2018.

I joined the Legion in 2007. I am also the Youth Education Chair. Additionally, I help with Remembrance Day, the bottle drive, and many other volunteer tasks that come up. I was a Scouter for 30 years and now volunteer as a girl guide leader with Embers. You can find me helping at the food bank, beer fest, rib fest, and the Cork and Fork. Thank you to everyone who voted for me. I promise to do my best.

Comrade Kevin Piccott

2nd Vice-President

Comrade Kevin Piccott - 2nd Vice President

I served with the military for 30 years and retired at the rank of Captain.

I was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, 6 October 1961 into a Military family. Following my Father’s footsteps, I began my Military life in Ottawa ON with 28 SVC BN in the Cadet Corps as a Supply Technician, and then progressed to the Reserves as an MSE Op, also with 28 SVC BN.

I decided to trade in my sleeping bag for clean sheets, so I transferred to the CAF as a Communications Systems Technician. Once I finished my training, I started out in Portage La Prairie, MB; followed by Baden Soellingen, Germany. In Germany I decided to apply to become an Air Traffic Controller. On graduation from that demanding course, I became a commissioned officer and headed to Trenton, ON, followed by Ottawa, ON.

I left my military uniform behind in 2005 to move to the civilian side to work at the Technical Systems Center with NAV CANADA. I joined the Legion in 2017.

Comrade Joyce Adams-Bisson

3rd Vice-President

Comrade Lucie Lafontaine

Secretary

Volunteer Needed

Treasurer

Standing Committee

Comrade André Fournier Sgt-at-Arms
Comrade Lucie Goderre
Comrade Jim Grant
Comrade Richard Guitar
Comrade Marty Keates
Comrade Kim Levesque
Comrade Tim Parsons
Comrade Cathy Stoddard

Comrade Marty Keates - Executive Committee

I retired in 2004 after 36 years of military service at the rank of Master Warrant Officer as a Signal Operator. I was born in Port Arthur, Ontario, and spent my early years in the bush on the shores of Lake Nipigon, later moving to the town of Nipigon. I was always impressed with the veterans in Nipigon, especially when they paraded on Remembrance Day with their chests full of medals.

My family has a large military history. I had eight uncles (five of them brothers) who all served in WWII, as well as a brother in the RCAF, a sister and a niece in the Communications Reserve, and a niece in the Regular Force.

I joined the RCAF in 1967 but had to change my blue uniform to green during a trade restructure in the 1990s. I served in Ottawa (4 postings), Lahr Germany, Shilo Manitoba, Edmonton Alberta, Camp Borden Ontario, and 70 Communication Group in Kingston, Ontario.

I hold an Honours Degree in Canadian Studies and Human Rights, and a Master’s Degree in Heritage Conservation.

My Legion positions have included Veterans and Aging, Seniors, 3rd Vice President, 1st Vice President, President, Leadership and Development, Honours and Awards, and Election Coordinator.

I reside in Orleans, and have two adult sons who live in the Ottawa area.

Comrade Andre Fournier - Sgt-at-Arms

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