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20TRIDENT, NOVEMBER 1, 2004CPO2 Pete Majeau—volunteer extraordinaireBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffIt was 20 years ago that Chief PettyOfficer Second Class (CPO2)Pete Majeau took on his first volunteerproject.Then serving in HMCS MARGA-REE as a sonarman, Majeau collaboratedwith the Executive Officer on afundraising project. He took a sonartube and decorated it in order to raisefunds from colleagues for the IzaakWalton Killam Children’s Hospital.Since then, Majeau’s resume as avolunteer has expanded until it nowtakes up two typed pages listing hisachievements. “I like to keep busy,”says Majeau.That’s an understatement. Majeauhas participated in dozens of communityactivities; as a volunteer withSea Cadets, as a ticket seller for theannual Till We Meet Again concert inNovember, as Vice Chair of the 2004Canada Day Committee SponsorshipChair, as fundraising chair ofthe Dartmouth Heritage MuseumSociety, as a team member for theParkinson’s Society Wing EatingChallenge, as Visitation Chair/TailTwister of the East Dartmouth LionsClub, and more.“The skills of organizing thatI’ve learned in the Navy, I’ve usedin the public activities as well,”Majeau comments.Since 2001, Majeau has been at theMaritime Operations Centre (MOC)as Operations/Divisional Chief PettyOfficer. “It’s a hectic job and a greatjob,” he observes. Majeau joinedthe Navy in 1977 and for many yearshe was on ships, away from homewith little opportunity to accept outsideobligations.That changed when his daughterJoell joined Sea Cadets. Both Majeauand his wife Robin were active withthat group from 1987 to 1993,including three years backstage withthe Nova Scotia International Tattoo.Over time, Majeau developed aninterest in civic improvement, whicharose from his strong commitment tohis chosen community of Dartmouth.In 1995 he joined the DartmouthNatal Day Committee andwent on to participate in other civicorganizations including acting as afundraiser for the Dartmouth HeritageMuseum and as recently asOctober 2004, helping to organizethe Joe Howe Ball as a fundraiser forAlderney Landing.Majeau hasparticipated indozens of communityactivities.Majeau is also a longtime memberof the Lions’Club, first with the ColeHarbour branch and now with theEast Dartmouth branch, of whichhe’s been president since 2002.Known for his gregarious nature,Majeau particularly enjoys holidaycelebrations. In 2002 and 2003 hewas Santa Claus as Alderney Landingand at Easter 2004, he wore anEaster Bunny costume and handedout chocolate treats to children.Christmas is an important holidayat the Majeau house, as Majeau putsa lot of effort into decorating hisproperty. He comments that it’swell worth the effort to drive pasthis residence to check out his lightingdisplay.During Natal Day 2004 celebrationsin August, Majeau was onstageconstantly at Alderney Landing inDartmouth as master of ceremoniesat four different events; for anAtlantic Federation of Musiciansconcert, for Children’s Day celebrations,for a Blast from the Past concert,and for the Celtic Kitchen Party.Natal Day marked another milestone,as Majeau revived his participationin running. For years, runningwas one of his passions,Majeau admits. From 1994-97 hewas vice president of the Navy RunningClub and in 1995, 1996 and1997, he was race director for theNavy 10K Road Race.Majeau gave up running for someyears but after a recent weight loss,he has started again. On August 2,Majeau ran a road race for the firsttime in eight years. “I didn’t evenlook to see what my time was. I wasso happy just to do it.”During the 2004 municipal elections,Majeau made his first ventureinto politics, running as a candidatefor councillor in his home riding ofDistrict 5, Dartmouth Centre. He finishedthe race a strong third and notesthat he knocked on over 6,200 doorsin his riding.With the election over, Majeau hasturned his attention to another of hisinterests, the annual DartmouthChristmas tree lighting ceremony.The 2004 event will be held onDecember 4 at Sullivan’s Pond inDartmouth, with Majeau as masterof ceremonies. In Majeau’s opinion,it’s an event not to be missed, as thefestivities include cookies and hotchocolate, entertainment, fireworks,and a 37-foot tree illuminated by5000 lights. Majeau saw to it thisyear, that enough money was raisedso even more trees could be decorated.“This year we’re going to lightup eight of the trees around thepark,” he notes.CPO2 Majeau flips pancakes at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth onCanada Day.NOVEMBER 2004NOVStand Easy @ Sports Bar 100011RemembranceDay Reception@ Royal Artillery Park 11153M45T10M12Movie Night @ Sports Bar 1915Gratis Growlies@ Royal Artillery Park 1200Mini Grey Cup @ Stad Field 1300TGIF with food@ Royal Artillery Park 1500Coffee Break@ Royal Artillery Park 1000Movie Night @ Sports Bar 1915TGIF with food@ Royal Artillery Park 1530
TRIDENT, NOVEMBER 1, 2004 21Two aquatic members from Shearwaterreceive Lifesaving Society AwardsBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffThe Lifesaving Society, NovaScotia Branch handed out the34th annual Commonwealth RescueAwards in a ceremony on Tuesday,October 19.Two of the 17 recipients werelongtime participants in the aquaticsprogram at 12 Wing Shearwater.Michael Titus and SpencerCharest, both aged 14, wereacknowledged for their actions inrescuing people who were in thewater and in trouble.“For quick thinking and unselfishactions,” stated Her Honour MyraFreeman, Lieutenant Governor ofNova Scotia, as she read out thecommendations and presented theawards during a ceremony in theCommonwealth Room at the WestinNova Scotian Hotel.Michael Titus was a 10-year-oldNavy League cadet, away at cadetcamp for the first time when hehelped a swimmer in trouble. It wasat the lake at Camp Harris thatMichael noticed a swimmer withouta lifejacket who was drifting out toofar. At that time Michael was inAqua Quest Level Four and he hadgood swimming skills and someknowledge of lifesaving technique.“I swam out to him and got himto climb on my back.” When theyreached the beach, Michael says,“He was OK.” Now a LeadingCadet in Sea Cadets, Michael completedhis Level 12s in Aqua Quest.Michael’s father, Sub-LieutenantMark Titus, serves in ST. JOHN’S.It was March 2000 when SpencerCharest and his younger brothersand sister were outside playing.His sister Liesse, then aged seven,fell through the ice on the family’soutdoor swimming pool. “She waswearing heavy clothes and thewater made them even heavier,”said Spencer’s father, Chief PettyOfficer Second Class (CPO2) GhislainCharest. “He pulled her out.She was in shock.”Because he had received lifesavingtraining, Spencer was awardedthe M.G. Griffith certificate.Spencer’s mother PO2 (ret’d)Kim Charest, said that the Charestchildren have benefited from takingswimming lessons at Shearwater.Spencer Charest, left and Michael Titus, right, received commendationsfrom the Lifesaving Society.Spencer has taken all three of hisbronze tests and will take hisnational levels when he’s 16. “I’mtaking AquaLeaders now.”Other award recipients rangedfrom children in grade school,pulling friends out of icy water tosafety, to a ferry captain wholaunched a boat to rescue severalswimmers in trouble in St. Ann’sBay, Cape Breton.“What incredible stories we’veheard today,” Her Honour commentedto the audience at the end of theceremony. Turning to the honourees,she told them “You give us an exampleof what ordinary people can doin extraordinary circumstances.”During the reception afterward,Community Recreation DirectorJack Lansing stated that he’spleased to see young people likeSpencer and Michael, participantsin the aquatics program whoreceive praise for their good deeds.“I think it reflects on the values ofthe people who get involved withthe program. It’s heartwarming tosee this kind of event, honouringpeople who show they’re not afraidto take action and help others.”Ottawa’s Finest...Rental accommodations for your lifestylewww.realstar.caRiver Club1 & 2 BEDROOMAPARTMENTS• Indoor pool & saunas• Exercise room & bicycle room• Squash & tennis courts• A/C unit included• Nearby shopping, minutes todowntown• OC Transpo and Queenswayaccess190 Lees Avenue(613)565-9552BritanniaBy The Bay1 & 2BEDROOMAPARTMENTS&TOWNHOUSES• Outdoor pool & whirlpool• Saunas & exercise room• Window blinds & A/C unitincluded• Fireplace in selected units• Close to shopping, schools &transportation1300 & 1320 Richmond Road(613)726-1555ASK ABOUT OURDND MOVE-ININCENTIVEConcorde1, 2 & 3BEDROOMAPARTMENTS&TOWNHOUSES• Squash courts & picnic area• Children’s play area• Heat & hot water included• Close to shopping, schools &transportation981 Gulf Place(613) 745-2145KANATA417OTTAWA190 Lees Ave.NEPEAN174ORLEANSRIVER CLUB417KANATA417OTTAWA174ORLEANSBRITANNIANEPEAN BY THE BAY1300 & 1320 Richmond Rd417ANATA417OTTAWANEPEANORLEANSCONCORDE981 Gulf Place174417open 7 days & evenings • same day approval • cleaner & quieter
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