Deed of Trust
The Deed of Trust dated October 26, 2015 permits the creation of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles Foundation as a charitable organization and a registered charity under the Income Tax Act of Canada. The Deed contains the charitable purposes of the Foundation and several aspects of the governance of the Foundation.
By-Laws
The By-Laws dated October 26, 2015 contains many aspects of the management and governance of the Foundation including such issues as membership, meetings and officers of the Foundation.
Policies and Procedures
The Policies and Procedures Manual provides the Trustees of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles Foundation with a single source reference to assist the Board and Committees in the performance of their duties and responsibilities. The Manual amplifies the By-Laws and Deed of Trust as approved by the Board of Trustees and contains the policies and procedures as determined and agreed to by the Board.
Annual Reports
The Foundation Annual Report is published in preparation for the Annual General Meeting and is distributed by e-mail or post mail to Members of the Foundation. The purpose of the annual report is to inform Members of the results of the year’s activities and financial reports and to provide articles of interest related to the operations of the Foundation. The report also includes a list of Donors by category.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the management and governance of the Foundation. A maximum of seven Trustees are allowed to serve on the Board. The Board has also established two non-voting positions for Regimental Representatives who attend Board meetings and provide input and advice on Regimental matters.
The Board of Trustees and Regimental Representatives are listed below.
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Dennis served with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles from 1967-1972. He then served with the Royal Canadian Regiment, the Canadian Airborne Regiment and Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, returning to command the Rifles in 1995. Following a number of senior positions in the Canadian Armed Forces he retired as a Major-General (Chief Reserves and Cadets) in 2011. He has been a member of the Regimental Senate for 26 years and is a founding Trustee of the Foundation. He has been Vice President Grants & Benefits since the inception of the Foundation in 2015.
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Ray served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 35 years and on moving to Winnipeg on retirement, worked as a consultant to small family businesses for 13 years. He served as Colonel of the Regiment of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry from 2010 to 2015. He has been a member of the Regimental Senate for 16 years and a founding member of the Foundation. He has been President since the inception of the Foundation in 2015.
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Sean Continues to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces in the primary reserve and is in his 34th year. He served as Commanding Officer of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles from February 2015 to May 2018. He currently works for the Government of Manitoba in the Emergency Management Organization and is a Liaison Officer for the Director of Employer Support promoting the advantages to employers of hiring reservists and assisting reservists in getting time off to pursue their military careers.
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Ryan joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2010 with The Band of The Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa. He played French horn, oboe, flute and percussion. He received his commission in 2013 and was appointed Director of Music of The Regimental Band of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, an appointment he still holds. In 2016, he led the Band at the annual summer spectacle, Fortissimo, in Ottawa. In 2017, he performed with the Royal Canadian Artillery Band at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle in London. He is pursuing a Master of Music degree in Wind Band Conducting, teaches full-time K-8 Music and Band at École St. Adolphe School and performs on occasion with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Ryan served as a volunteer on the Legacy Stone Project with the Foundation. He joined the Board in January 2021.
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Brian served seven years with the Canadian Armed Forces. He spent the four years with the Royal Canadian Dragoons and after receiving his commission, served for three years with Second Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He graduated from law school in 1989 and became a Crown prosecutor. He retired in 2014 as General Counsel, Manitoba Prosecution Services after 26 years. Since retirement he serves on the Boards of Candace House and the Commissionaires of Manitoba. Brian joined the Board in January 2021.
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Devin Pahkala is a lifelong resident of Winnipeg. As a youth, he completed seven years of service with the 2295 Royal Winnipeg Rifles Army Cadet Corps. He attended the University of Manitoba, completing his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2012 and a Master's degree in Physical Therapy in 2016. In 2012 he enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Cadet Instructor Cadre Officer with the 2295 Royal Winnipeg Rifles Army Cadet Corps. Devin has held various positions since then with the Cadet Corps, currently serving as the Training Officer. Devin is employed with Veterans Affairs Canada, helping veterans and serving members to access disability benefits. Devin joined the Board in January 2021.
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Michael served with The Royal Winnipeg Rifles from 1977-1996. He then served with The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4PPCLI) from 1996-2011 commanding The Eddies from 2008-2011. He did multiple tours in Bosnia, Africa and Afghanistan over his career. He has also had appointments in headquarters, domestically and internationally, including 3rd Canadian Division Headquarters, 2012-2015, prior to his retirement from the Canadian Army. He is a member of The Rifles and The Eddies Regimental Senates and a Trustee of The Rifles Foundation.
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Richard started his 44-year career in the military with the PPCLI (Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light infantry in 1974 with 2 PPCLI in Winnipeg, including serving 2 tours in Cyprus and 3 years NATO service in Germany). In 1999 he was posted to The Royal Winnipeg Rifles as the unit’s full-time Training Warrant Officer. Four years later he decided to stay with The Rifles, becoming the Regimental Sergeant Major 2003-2007. After a tasking to OP AUGURAL in Darfur, Sudan as the Task Force Sergeant Major, he returned to Winnipeg and was commissioned a Captain. Promoted to Major in 2011, he was selected to command Joint Personnel Support Unit (JPSU) Prairie Region, caring for our ill & injured soldiers, serving 5 years until retirement in 2016.
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