CAR Logo CARWeb Certified Motors | Level 1 Certification | Certified RSO List | Contact CAR

 Regulations & Certifications 


 Association Information


 About CARWeb
CARWeb is the online voice and information repository for the Canadian Association of Rocketry. You can find documents and information related to Rocketry in Canada on this site. CAR uses a web Forum to provide rapid communications between members of CAR. The CAR Forum contains both public and private areas. To access the private CAR Members area, you must a CAR Member in good standing. For details on accessing the CAR Forum, refer to these instructions.


 User
CAR Number:
Password:
News
Next Last
Nomination d'un nouveau CRSO
Posted by Pierre Laurendeau on May 04, 2013

C’est un plaisir pour moi de vous annoncer que Greg Dietlein est maintenant le nouveau Chef Responsable de la Sécurité des Opérations (CRSO) au CAR-ACF. Il supervisera tous les Responsables de la Sécurité des Opérations du CAR-ACF.
Greg a déjà effectué cette tâche auparavant, avec beaucoup de diligence.

Félicitations Greg!

Pierre Laurendeau
Président CAR-ACF

Nomination of a new CRSO
Posted by Pierre Laurendeau on May 04, 2013

It is a pleasure for me to announce that Greg Dietlein is now the CAR-ACF Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO). He will supervise all the Range Safety Officers of the CAR-ACF.
Greg did this task before, with great diligence.

Congratulations Greg!

Pierre Laurendeau
CAR-ACF President

New Board of Director/Nouveau Conseil D'Administration
Posted by Pierre Laurendeau on March 17, 2013

It is a great honor for me to assume the Presidency of the CAR/ACF for the next two years. I'll get the opportunity to be surrounded by an excellent team of experienced and devoted administrators who have always put the members of the association at the top of their priorities.

I initially want to take the time to thank the outgoing President Greg Dietlein. Greg knew how to gather people of all regions of Canada and help them collaborate. His leadership and impressive generosity largely helped solidifying the roots of this true pan-Canadian association where every member is recognized. Greg remains with the association's governing body as Vice-President and his assistance will remain invaluable to us.

Tim Rempel remains Secretary-Treasurer; in the last few years, he has done impressive work. We owe him a lot. Tim will continue to help us benefit from his experience once more this year.

Tom Raithby will be leaving the Vice-Presidency after several years of honest continued service. Tom, as the spokesperson for all members, I thank you for your commitment to the CAR/ACF during all these years!

As mentioned before, the CAR/ACF also has a solid board of directors: Greg Varga, Ron Veale, André Choquette and Bill Daigle.

The association can also count on an exceptional team of chiefs and member committees: The RSO committee, the L4cc committee, the motor certification committee, the insurance committee, the TSR as well as the persons in charge of the Transport Canada and Division of the Regulation for the Explosives liaisons and finally Shane Weatherill the web manager.

During this year I will be pleased to help catalyze the energies of our entire staff and member base to reinforce the assets and continue to improve the services to every individual in the association.

As you see, there are many volunteers that actively contribute to the CAR/ACF; too many to name them all. I join them to help ensure everyone supports each other for the coming year, helping to prepare a rocketry season filled with new challenges and extraordinary launch events.


Pierre Laurendeau,
President, CAR/ACF

-----------------------------------------------
C’est un grand honneur pour moi d’assumer la présidence du CAR/ACF pour les deux prochaines années. J’ai la chance d’être entouré d’une excellente équipe d’administrateurs expérimentés et dévoués qui ont en priorité l’intérêt de tous les membres de notre association.

Je tiens en premier lieu à remercier le président sortant Greg Dietlein. Greg a su rassembler les régions du Canada. Son leadership éclairé, empreint de générosité a grandement collaboré aux fondements d’une véritable association pancanadienne où tous peuvent maintenant s’y reconnaître. Il demeure avec nous comme vice-président et son aide nous sera précieuse.

Tim Rempel demeure le secrétaire-trésorier, il a fait un travail de permanence impressionnant et de qualité depuis les dernières années et on lui doit beaucoup. Tim continuera de nous faire profiter de son expérience une fois de plus cette année.

Tom Raithby quitte la vice-présidence après plusieurs années de loyaux services. Tom, je me fais le porte-parole de tous les membres pour te remercier de ton engagement au CAR/ACF durant toutes ces années.

Comme je l’ai mentionné, le CAR/ACF a également un solide conseil d’administration : Greg Varga, Ron Veale, André Choquette et Bill Daigle.

Nous pouvons aussi compter sur une formidable équipe de chefs et de membres de comités : le comité RSO, le comité L4cc, le comité de certification des moteurs, le comité des assurances, le TSR; ainsi que les responsables de la liaison avec Transport Canada et de la liaison avec la Division de la Réglementation des Explosifs et finalement Shane Weatherill le gestionnaire du Web.

Durant cette année j’aurai le plaisir de catalyser les énergies de toutes ces personnes pour renforcer les acquis et continuer d’améliorer les services aux membres.

Comme vous le voyez il y a au CAR/ACF beaucoup de personnes bénévoles, trop nombreuses pour les nommer toutes, et je me joins à eux pour vous assurez de tout leur support tout au long de l’année et vous souhaiter une saison remplie de défis et de lancements extraordinaires.


Pierre Laurendeau
Président CAR/ACF

Merci et au revoir/Thank you and goodbye
Posted by Greg Dietlein on February 27, 2013

(English follows)

Mon mandat en tant que président du CAR-ACF est terminé et je dois dire que c'était un vrai plaisir de pouvoir travailler pour notre communauté une fois de plus. J'ai été choyé cette fois-ci, des leaders de comité travaillant dur, un conseil d'administration et un exécutif dévoués, un CAR-ACF qui était en belle position grâce à Angelo.

Nous avons été confrontés à de nombreux défis cette année comme nous le sommes chaque année. Nous avons réussi à relever ces défis avec une équipe solide, prête et disposée à travailler dur quel que soit la tâche. Nous devons avoir beaucoup de gratitude pour toutes les personnes qui donnent de leur temps afin que nous puissions continuer à faire voler nos fusées.

Il y avait aussi des tâches agréables. En premier lieu et au nom de la CAR-ACF, je voudrais souhaiter la bienvenue au nouveau club affilié dans nos rangs, la BFC Petawawa Rocketry Club. D'autres groupes semblent venir vers nous, mais il reviendra à Pierre Laurendeau à les accueillir. J'ai aussi, apprécié, parler aux gens à travers le pays qui sont prêts et disposés à aider. Une de ces personnes est Curtis Peyton, qui lorsqu'on lui a demandé, à accepter de représenter sa région sur le CA. Merci Curtis. Je tiens également à remercier Kevin Drayson et Tim Rempel, tous deux en ont pris beaucoup sur leurs épaules mettant souvent notre communauté avant tout. Merci à vous deux. Un grand merci va entre autres à André Choquette qui a traduit tant pour moi-même que pour le CAR-ACF. Je reste un fervent défenseur du bilinguisme et la façon dont nous ouvrons le chemin est due en grande partie au travail d'André. Merci André.

Un merci tout spécial à l'un de mes plus proches amis Greg Mills. J'avoue ressentir les pressions de la présidence de temps en temps ainsi que certaines frustrations qui peuvent venir avec le poste. Je dirai seulement que dans ces moments, son amitié a été grandement appréciée. Merci Greg.

Pour l'avenir, je passe le flambeau à Pierre. Il a, en plus d'être notre CRSO, est l'un des fuséologues les plus expérimentés dans notre groupe. Pierre a également été une figure centrale du CAR-ACF aux lancements au Québec, ainsi qu’à des lancements aussi loin que le Nouveau-Brunswick, où j'ai eu le plaisir de partager avec lui des tâches (et d'autres aussi). Il a également une grande connaissance des sociétés et organismes et apportera un niveau d'expérience qui sera certainement bénéfique pour nous tous. Je suis fier de lui passer les guides de la présidence.

Au-delà de tout cela, nous savons tous pourquoi nous sommes ici, pour faire voler des fusées! Eh bien, il y a du travail derrière tout cela. Les bénévoles sont la façon dont ce travail est fait. Il y a tellement de façons d'aider les gens. RI, LCO, directeur de pad, la mise en place et le démontage sont tous d'une grande aide. Pour ceux qui sont à la recherche d'une plus grande implication, je vous encourage vivement à vous présenter lors de la prochaine élection. Je trouve l’implication très satisfaisante et c’est aussi la meilleure façon de faire des rencontres. Tout le monde apprécie les abeilles ouvrières!

En terminant, merci à tous ceux qui ont donné un coup de main, et à tous ceux qui contribueront dans le futur,


Greg Dietlein
Président de la CAR-ACF

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

My term as president of the CAR-ACF is over and I must say it was a real pleasure being able to work for our community once again. I was blessed with several things this time round, hard working committee leaders, a dedicated board of directors and executive, a CAR-ACF that was in great shape thanks to Angelo.

We faced a number of challenges this year as we do every year. We were able to meet those challenges with a strong team, ready and willing to work hard what ever the task. We owe a great debt of gratitude to ALL the people who volunteer their time so we can continue to fly rockets.

There were also some pleasant task. Top of the list is before us now and on behalf of the CAR-ACF, I would like to welcome the newest affiliated club to our ranks, the CFB Petawawa Rocketry Club. A couple of other groups are moving this way but it will fall to Pierre Laurendeau to see these through. I have also enjoyed talking to people across the country who were ready and willing to help. One such person is Curtis Peyton who when asked, stepped up to represent his region on the BOD. Thank you Curtis. I also want to thank Kevin Drayson and Tim Rempel, both have taken on a great deal more than others often putting our community before other concerns.Thank you both. A further thanks goes to André Choquette who has translated so much for both myself and the CAR-ACF. I remain a strong advocate of bilugualism and the head way we made is due largely to André’s work. Thank you André.

A special thank you goes to one of my closest friends Greg Mills. I admit to feeling the pressures of the presidency from time to time as well as certain frustrations that can come with the job. I will only say that at these times, his friendship was greatly valued by me. Thanks Greg.

To the future; I am passing the baton to Pierre. He, as well as being our CRSO is one of the most experienced rocketeers in our community. Pierre has also been a central figure in CAR-ACF launches in Quebec, as well as launches as far away as New Brunswick where I had the pleasure of sharing duties with him (and others). He also has a great knowledge of societies and brings a level of experience that will certainly benefit us all. I am proud to hand off the presidency to him.

Beyond this, we all know why we are here, to fly rockets!!! Well, fact is there is a certain amount of work in all this. Volunteers are how this work gets done. There are so many ways people can help. R.I., LCO, pad manager, setting up and tearing down are all a great help. For those who are looking for greater involvement, I strongly encourage running in the next election. I find being involved very satisfying as well, it is the best way to connect with others. Everyone appreciates worker bees!!!

In closing, thanks to all who helped, and to all those who will help,

Greg Dietlein
President CAR-ACF

CAR-ACF Elections
Posted by Greg Dietlein on January 20, 2013

Hi all,

Elections have come and gone. Most of us ran again and I am glad to see you on board. For those who are stepping away, thanks so much for your service. Volunteer groups run on people like you and your service to the CAR-ACF is greatly appreciated.

I want to extend a special round of applause for Tom Raithby who is stepping away from the CAR-ACF exec. The VP is a low profile position which gets less than it’s deserved share of praise. . As VP though, Tom’s vision has had a pronounced influence on the CAR-ACF and his contributions will have very long lasting effects. I would like to personally say thank you to Tom. Tom has told me of his personal plans (which includes rocketry) and I truly wish him all the best.

Greg stepping away in Ontario. Greg has had thoughtful input as a member of the BOD. I would like to thank him for his effort and wish him well down the line.

We have also been blessed with the return of Tim Rempel as secretary/treasurer. Tim is one of those people whose dedication to our community is difficult to describe. Let me just say that this most recent term as president would have been so much more difficult if not for Tim. I will always be grateful to Tim for his help and I am so happy he has taken on one more round with us.

A new president will be taking office shortly. He is Pierre Laurendeau. I consider Pierre an close and trusted friend. He is an RSO, an L4CC member, the current CRSO, government liaison and one of Canada’s most experienced and knowledgeable fliers. His flying CV is far beyond anything his modesty would allow him to brag about but no worries Pierre, I’ll make sure people know.  As most of you know, I am stepping in to Tom’s old shoes. I’ll be there to help Pierre when called upon to do so.

It will be an exciting year for Pierre, many things are coming to fruition, some started by myself and by Angelo. I know Pierre will be a great helmsman and a great leader for our community.

I ask you all to join me in thanking our past workers and welcoming the new.

Happy New Year all and I look forward to flying, hearing about flights and seeing all the great photos and vids.


Sincerely,
Greg Dietlein
President, CAR-ACF

Next Last
 
Upcoming Launches
Launch NameDateContact Information
RockLake 15 June 28, 2013Tim Rempel
Rock Lake 15 June 29, 2013Tim Rempel
Rock Lake 15 June 30, 2013Tim Rempel

 
First Previous Next Last
Photo by Shane Weatherill
 

Copyright 2013 - The Canadian Association of Rocketry Email CAR President | Email WebAdmin | Contact CAR