RCMC Newsletter
September - 2025
September 2025 - Live MeetingsSeptember 11th.
Chief Colby &Deputy Chief Dan Gill: Policing and Protection from Scams Presentation: We have all heard about "Scams" Think it can never happen to you. You won't want to miss this presentation since scams are much more common and sophisticated than you may realize. They can happen to anyone. Bio: When Gord Cobey began his bachelor’s degree at McMaster University, he already had an idea of the career he wanted to pursue. “I applied to the RCMP a few weeks after starting university and was hired shortly after I completed my degree three years later,” he remembers. “Policing was something I was interested in from a very young age”. As a youth, many of Cobey’s football and hockey coaches were police officers and he liked the idea of “engaging in an interesting and meaningful career with many opportunities to serve and support the community.” Upon graduating from the RCMP training academy in 1994, Cobey requested a remote posting in northern Manitoba. He was sent to Gods Lake Narrows, a fly-in community 550 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. Having grown up in eastern Ontario, Cobey had never lived or travelled extensively outside of his home province. “I thought it would be interesting and a great opportunity to learn.” In fact, the first time he was ever on a plane was when the RCMP flew him to his first posting. In his time in northern Manitoba, Cobey learned lessons that have served him well throughout his policing career. “When you’re working in very remote communities, or any community, it is important that you build relationships with community members. The greatest lesson I learned was the importance of being kind and treating people with respect.” After seven years in Manitoba, Cobey and his wife – who were high school sweethearts -- moved their family back to Ontario, settling in Guelph where his wife had attended university. They have three adult children. Cobey continued to work for the RCMP until early 2019, when he was hired to replace retiring Guelph Police Chief Jeff DeRuyter. 10am. To be followed by Live Questions. September 25th.
Mike Finoro: Life as a Corrections Officer Presentation: Life as a Corrections Officer - probably different from what you imagine. Bio: Mike Finoro, also known as Michele, has been a member of RCMC since 2023. He is of Italian descent. Married for 33 years to wife Lina. He has 3 children, one of which is special needs and also has 3 grandchildren. Mike worked with the Ministry of Correctional Services, just under 39 years. Half this time as a Lieutenant/Manager. During his years in correctional services he was on the Riot Squad for 20 years which included Team leader and Coordinator. The last 5 years of his career was as Security Manager of the jail. Mike has volunteered at the Probation and Parole office in Guelph for 25 years. Now retried for 2 ½ years, spends his spare time doing small renovations, golfing, fishing, yard work, men’s club, and spends quality time with family. 10am. To be followed by Live Questions. |
Chief Colby
Mike Finoro
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Future Meetings
Meetings for October
Oct. 9th. 2025
Lloyd Longfield: My life as an MP
Oct. 23rd. 2025
Michael Grand: Jewish Communities in Guelph
Activities & Events
CANCELLED
September 12th.
An Evening at the Races
Elora Raceway
October 3rd.
Guelph Storm
18 tickets @ $20 per ticket are available on a first come first served basis.
November 11th.
Remembrance Day
Sleeman Centre
November 2025
VBA Cabaret
Village by the Arboretum
December 11th. 2025
Christmas Luncheon
Victoria East Golf Club
See activities desk for more details
September 12th.
An Evening at the Races
Elora Raceway
October 3rd.
Guelph Storm
18 tickets @ $20 per ticket are available on a first come first served basis.
November 11th.
Remembrance Day
Sleeman Centre
November 2025
VBA Cabaret
Village by the Arboretum
December 11th. 2025
Christmas Luncheon
Victoria East Golf Club
See activities desk for more details
Coffee Mornings
Coffee/Breakfast
September 4th. and 18th.
RCMC Live Coffee Morning
9:30 am
The Boathouse
116 Gordon St.
or
Uptown Grill
694 Woolwich St.
More news to come regarding activities and live coffee mornings
Refer to the website often
September 4th. and 18th.
RCMC Live Coffee Morning
9:30 am
The Boathouse
116 Gordon St.
or
Uptown Grill
694 Woolwich St.
More news to come regarding activities and live coffee mornings
Refer to the website often
Other News
There is a new What's New section on the Home page of our website. This will give you quick links to any new information which has been posted on the website.
If you have any new content for the website, please send to Ritchie Zelk at [email protected]
Membership
Please send any updates to your entry in the Membership Directory, including any change in email address, to
Martin Alderwick; 519-763-6939 [email protected]
Members are encouraged to invite male friends and acquaintances to our meetings.
Martin Alderwick; 519-763-6939 [email protected]
Members are encouraged to invite male friends and acquaintances to our meetings.