85 Grand Valley
The past month has been challenging again. We have lost another great Cadet this month who just can't take anymore online training/schooling. We received an extremely generous and unexpected donation from the Legion. As indicated by Captain Simoes, this donation held a greater significance than its monetary value - though it certainly helped more than I can say. Everyone is struggling and the Legion came to the table strong. I hope we can support them adequately in return for their faith in the program and our unit.....we thank you all.We continue with our online training, delivering the core program, and are also incorporating more interactive games and opportunities for the Cadets to decompress.I have been watching the point prevalence map and am optimistic about the dropping numbers in our area.We are looking forward to direction from COA on when we can return to in person training.On behalf of the Cadets, Staff and volunteers of 1849 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps we wish the Legion, and all its members, a safe and rewarding New Year.
1849 Lorne Scots
This past month, with the sudden pivot back to virtual training, had a more significant impact on the emotional state of our cadets than previous dockdowns. A number of our more senior cadets expressed interest in leaving the program. To head that off, I decided to make some fairly drastic changes to our training delivery model, tilting the scales more towards the "engagement" side. The hybrid model was simply not doing it for our cadets.
We continue to keep a watchful eye on the point prevalence numbers for our area, and are wondering when we can expect a new direction from the senior command. We continue to plan on holding a Leadership development weekend for our seniors at the end of this month with more out-in-the-community activities being planned in the coming months. For the next while, our main training objective will be focusing more on getting hands dirty, than getting butts in seats. We are starting to prepare for summer CAP/CTC info sharing and cadet registration. A parent info night is scheduled for next Wednesday. We're still a little light on confirmed details, but we have enough to at least get the conversations started. We continue to be optimistic for the coming weeks and into the spring.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth M. Garwood, CD
She/Her / Elle/Son
Captain
Commanding Officer,
734 Alliston Sqn
PO Box 430, Alliston, ON L9R 1V6
Off Tel: 705-434-7364 / Cell: 416-768-9358
1849 Army Cadets
The past month has been challenging, to say the least. What optimism we had going in, quickly turned into a frantic race against time as we crossed our fingers and hoped we could at least finish off our pre-standdown plans before the inevitable covid lockdown.
We ended off our year with a Mess Dinner where Legion President Barry Kimber and Army Cadet League Rep Major Gillian Federico (Ret'd) were the joint guests-of-honour. During this Mess Dinner, President Kimber presented our Corps with a very generous donation cheque. Given the unprecedented difficulties we've all faced over the last year and a half, this donation held a greater significance than its monetary value. It served as a reminder of the depth of the relationship we have with the Legion. We could not ask for a truer friend or a more staunch supporter of our cadets, and we are profoundly grateful for it.
So now, we move tentatively forward, hoping to not lose too much of our momentum as we slide back into virtual training, while still keeping an eye on our in-person training schedule. We continue to plan for a Cold Weather FTX, a leadership workshop/clinic for our seniors, and a team building local area FTX.
Despite the slide back to lockdown, we remain optimistic for the remainder of the training year and hope to have more exciting events to announce at next month's meeting.
On behalf of the Cadets, Staff and volunteers of 1849 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps we wish the Legion, and all its members, a safe and rewarding New Year.
85 Air Cadets
Not much to say this month. Up until the Christmas stand down, we continued with in person training including marksmanship and joint band with the 1849 army cadets.We ran the Cadet Fitness assessment and issued appropriate fitness badges. Cadets had a blast.We did not have a mess dinner this year as I did not want to lose any deposits with the COVID uncertainty.We participated in the biathlon with 6 cadets. We placed gold for individual youth male. We were gearing up for the return in January, but with recent developments, we are now preparing for virtual trading for a while again. Cadets will be disappointed for sure.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth M. Garwood, CD
She/Her / Elle/Son
Captain
Commanding Officer,
734 Alliston Sqn
PO Box 430, Alliston, ON L9R 1V6
Off Tel: 705-434-7364 / Cell: 416-768-9358
85 Grand Valley Sqn
We are continuing with in person training at our LHQ. We are settling in nicely.
The office area is just about finished. All we need is a small desk and chair.
It has been secured according to MP specifications, and all our air rifles and DP rifles are moved in.
Our squadron is sitting steady at approximately 27 Cadets. Attendance is averaging 23 to 24 cadets each night.
On November 13 we had a one day FTX. Weather was terrible but the Cadets had a blast regardless.
Marksmanship practices continue in person.
We attended the biathlon competition on November 28 in Erin. If I heard correctly, WO1 Quinn Gray achieved gold for his class. We are very proud.
We have recently started in person band practice again with 1849 Cadets hosted at our LHQ.
Nightly timings and procedures are returning to normal as everyone gets back into the swing of things. Duty NCO's have been reinstated which really helps.
I received your letter regarding poppy sales. I am glad that we were able to help, I just wish we could have done more.
Once again thank you for your support.
Capt John Smith
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1849 Army Cadets
1849 Army continues to plug away in our new training space. It has been really nice to have all (or at least most) of our cadets together again under one roof for training. We are having our holiday season Mess Dinner tomorrow night, followed by a fun sports night Wednesday evening before the seasonal stand down. Keeping a close eye on our Local Public Health covid numbers. Hoping for the best, but planning for the worst.
Would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the Legion for all of your ongoing support.I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Capt Luis Simoes
I respectfully submit.
Ruth M. Garwood, CD
She/Her / Elle/Son
Captain
Commanding Officer,
734 Alliston Sqn
PO Box 430, Alliston, ON L9R 1V6
Off Tel: 705-434-7364 / Cell: 416-768-9358
85 Grand Valley RCACS
We are continuing with in person training at our new LHQ. Our numbers have grown in the past two weeks by eight new level one cadets. Our squadron is sitting at approximately 27 Cadets now. Attendance averaging 23 to 24 that each night.
On October 30 we held a Halloween party for the cadets which was a great success with everyone… Highly needed event.
We have started marksmanship practice. Which includes prepping for the upcoming biathlon competition. There are 11 Cadets that come out for range practice at this time. However our range only holds 4 Cadets at a time so we run concurrent activity with teaching Cadets how to score targets and such things range related.
With the new orders recently released, we are starting conversation about starting in person band practice again, but I'm waiting on a few points of clarification before moving forward.
Things are very chaotic as we try to get back to a sense of normality with timing and duty NCOs and the like. The majority of our cadets have never trained in person so it is an uphill battle and a lot of pressure on the few senior cadets that we have. That being said, we are excited about the resumption of in person training and the challenges as well as the hopeful growth we will see in all the cadets this year.
As always we are extremely grateful during these hard times for all the support that the Orangeville Legion branch 233 has given us. Please express our gratitude.
1849 Lorne Scots RCACC
No Report submitted
Ruth M. Garwood, CD
She/Her / Elle/Son
Captain
Commanding Officer,
734 Alliston Sqn
PO Box 430, Alliston, ON L9R 1V6
Off Tel: 705-434-7364 / Cell: 416-768-9358
85 RCACS Report
We have received approval to start in-person training. As such, I have been busy doing all the paperwork work for our upcoming events pending the COVID cases stay below 1% in our area.....very exciting.
This coming Tuesday will be our first in person parade night in a year and a half, it should be very interesting.
Since most Cadets have grown out of their uniforms, we need to outfit most of them again. We will be focusing on re-issuing Senior Cadet uniforms and then work down the ranks until all is done, and keeping a lighter training schedule until we can ramp up.
I have only 2 staff members that are not fully vaccinated.
We had a one day Field Training Exercise planned for September 25, which was not approved so I am trying to reschedule it for November....a little chilly but still a day out there for everyone.
I have also been busy cleaning up the 'new' Local HQ in Grand Valley. The parade square is now painted, and I have started to paint the admin office. Hopefully floors will be done next week so we can start moving the office stuff in. The Administration office is the hub of the Sqn and I really want to get it up and running. So far most of the paint has been donated which helps with minimal fund raising. After that, we need to build a storage room / facility for Supply. At this time it is still unknown if/when we will return to the GV School at all.
I have reached out to the Regional Cadet Support Unit in CFB Borden about the Poppy Campaign and they advised that they are still deciding what will be allowed, and they will let us know. There is no action on our part yet.
Our Cadets participated in a Field Training Exercise named Operation Come Together (all 3 Dufferin County Cadet Units participated) which was a great success. 12 of our 22 Cadets participated. These days I feel that's pretty good concerning the current environment.
We have some rebuilding, but we are all looking forward to the challenges ahead.
Capt John Smith
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1849 RCACC Report
1849 is continuing to plan for a hybrid Training Night model, to be executed as needed based on active case loads at that given time. Some Cadets in-person and some online.
Our joint Field Training Exercise named Operation Come Together V3.0 with 85 Tornado and 164 Shelburne Air, was a resounding success and was a great way to kick off our return to in-person training.
We are continuing to work towards securing a long term temporary training site. Should have a definitive answer by the end of this week.
Will be submitting in-person activity requests this week to support the Legion with the Poppy Campaign the week of 8 Nov21.
Capt Louis Simoes
85 Grand Valley
We have started gearing up for this Cadet TY. Anxiously waiting for the CO's conference this coming weekend with hopes that we will get some guidance in return to in person training.We have had our first staff meeting laying out our way forward for both in person and virtual training this year.We did the first round of registrations last Tuesday for New Cadets, level one and level 2.So far the returning L1 & 2, and new Cadets keep us at the same numbers for these levels as last year which is good.This coming Tuesday we will be registering level 3, 4 & 5 Cadets.Over the next few weeks, we should have a good idea of how our numbers and levels will be for this year.With no access to the Grand Valley Public school we have made arrangements with the Township to share a city building with another community group. It will need cleaning up and some repairs, but has a small gym and a separate gathering area. We will need to build a secure area for our supplies, and put a coat of paint on things to make it presentable. I am hoping to get this started this week.In my free time I have gone back to when we started with 85 Tornado and reached into the photo archives. I have produced a year book for Cadet TY's 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2020-2021. I plan on continuing with the archives, and keeping up to date on the current TY.Plans are being made to have a seniors day once registrations are complete.That's about it for now.
1849 Orangeville
With the continued in-person training stand down, we started off our first week tackling admin duties. Our plan is to have all of our annual validations and personnel file updates completed ahead of our return to formal training. We are still actively searching for parade venue as we were also shut out of usual school facility. We have one prospective location that is looking promising. We are hoping to have that firmed up in the coming weeks. Plans continue for our upcoming joint FTX Op Come Together with 164 and 85 Air for 09Oct. We will be looking at running an MRB in the next few weeks to fill some of our senior parade positions. Hopefully we'll have more to report at the end of this month.
Ruth M. Garwood, CD
Captain
Staff Officer,
734 Alliston Sqn
PO Box 430, Alliston, ON L9R 1V6
Off Tel: 705-434-7364 / Cell: 416-768-9358
85 Tornado Sqn Report
We have completed all training for the year. We just had our awards ceremony on Sunday. We had loot bags made up that contained a water bottle and a charging pack with the squadrons name on it as a year end gift for making it through the year. As well in these bags were the Plaques for any Cadet that earned an award. We had Cadets pick up the loot bags ahead of time.
We do have some Cadets enrolled in the summer VCTC but not many, they seem to be burned out with being online....who thought that would ever happen.
We are standing down now until September. The only thing still going on is Duke of Ed meetings.
All in all a tough but good year. There will be some rebuilding / retraining required next year as some happiest have been formed online.
Thanks to Legion Branch 233 for their continued support even though they also had a tough year. Their support is greatly appreciated.
1849 Army Cadet Corps
We completed all of our mandatory training for the year. We held our ACR last Wednesday, closing off a difficult training year. We have one more fun training night where we will be coordinating the distribution of loot bags bags.
We have a small contingent of cadets that have signed up for vCTC's and are actively promoting these as well as the August CAP opportunities.
Our biggest concern at this point is determining if the school board will go back to allowing access to our school under their Community Use program. In the interim, we will be searching for alternative venues.
As we prepare to move into the coming year, our next biggest goal, as we are losing a large cohort of our seniors, is to train up and prepare our new slate of instructor cadets for their new roles. It will be interesting to see what our returning numbers will be.
1849 is extremely grateful for the longstanding support of Branch 233. It truly shows the old analogy that you only really know who your friends truly are until the chips are down.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ruth M. Garwood
Captain, Commanding Officer,164 Shelburne RCACS
203 William St, Shelburne, ON L9V 3L6Off
Tel: 519-925-6621 / Cell: 416-768-9358
1849 Report
As the training year end approaches, we have been able to complete all of our prerequisite mandatory training and as a result we were able to update the promotional eligibility of a number of cadets.
Other than that, it is 'Status quo".
85 Report
Winding the year down, have shifted from lesson based learning to more interactive game based learning to lighten it up for Cadets. Played Jeopardy last week with Cadet based material, it was a blast.
As usual, we are grateful for the Legions support, especially during tough times like this.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ruth M. Garwood
Captain
Commanding Officer,
164 Shelburne RCACS
203 William St, Shelburne, ON L9V 3L6
Off Tel: 519-925-6621 / Cell: 416-768-9358
85 Tornado Sqn
Things are pretty status quo, 85 have completed the majority of mandatory classes and have moved into games and activities every second week till the end of the training year. Also we participated as a joint team with 1849 in the Virtual Vortex Challenge. We now have 3 officers level 1 trained for the Duke of Ed and 6 Cadets registered in the program.
We are polling the Cadets now to see what they want to do for an alternative style ACR/Award ceremony.
Thank you to the Legion for their ongoing support and the cheque we received this last month.
1849 Army Cadets
We are going along as usual still. The feedback from the Virtual Vortex Challenge was VERY positive. Definitely planning and playing a bigger role for next year. Right now we are seeing a decent number of cadets registering for the virtual Cadet Activity Program.
Our virtual parade numbers are still showing decent participation levels.
1849 would like to thank Branch 233 for their generous donation and support of 1849 Lorne Scots Army Cadets.
Ruth M. Garwood
Captain
Commanding Officer,
164 Shelburne RCACS
203 William St, Shelburne, ON L9V 3L6
Off Tel: 519-925-6621 / Cell: 416-768-9358
1849 Report
85 Report
Ruth M. Garwood
Captain
Commanding Officer,
164 Shelburne RCACS
203 William St, Shelburne, ON L9V 3L6
Off Tel: 519-925-6621 / Cell: 416-768-9358
1849's Monthly Report
This month staff and senior cadets got started early in preparing for the kick-off of our 2020-2021 training year on the 9th of Sept.
Our 1st virtual parade night had 17 cadets and 3 staff participating.
As this was our initial parade, traditionally it was not a mandatory event and participation numbers are expected to improve as the year progresses.
Our current state of concern revolves around our access to in-person training facilities. The Upper Grand District School Board cancelled their Community Use Program for the entirety of the school year. Without access to our typical training locations, we are currently working towards securing alternate venues. Ongoing repetitive cost, space availability and access are our biggest concerns right now.
There is a CO's conference this coming weekend and those are some of the concerns I will be seeking additional information on.
As expected, we have already started seeing some cadets turning in their resignation letters, including our DSM. How big an issue this becomes is yet to be seen. We will keep an eye on this and report back for next month's meeting.
We have a new CIC Officer recruit submitting their enrollment docs. Ms Misty Wilson from our PSC has made the jump to the green side. In addition we have another prospective CIC recruit showing interest, an OPP Sgt and former GGFG PRes member.
Capt Storey has advised that he is looking to make a move to another corps closer to home. That process has just been started so an ETA on execution is still a while away.
We will continue to do all of our training remotely until the resumption of in-person training is authorized. This is expected to be 01Oct20, but given the recent jump in COVID-19 cases, I wouldn't be surprised if that is pushed further back.
We are still continuing to plan for fall FTXs, with the proviso that there will be no overnight stays.
85's Monthly Report
85 Tornado has been preparing for the return of cadets. We have had staff meeting and meeting with the senior cadets. Registration has started and even with COVID we have a few new cadets and most of our past cadets are returning. We have set up Zoom for our virtual meetings and will be starting tomorrow night. We look forward to getting back to in person training as soon as possible. 85 is presently without a parade location, but working hard to find a place to meet when in person training returns.
Ruth M. Garwood
Captain
Commanding Officer,
164 Shelburne RCACS
203 William St, Shelburne, ON L9V 3L6
Off Tel: 519-925-6621 / Cell: 416-768-9358
Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence
The ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CADET MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE is a Canadian Cadet medal, which is available to members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, Royal Canadian Army Cadets, and the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. The Legion Medal of Excellence is awarded by the Royal Canadian Legion to Cadets who have displayed excellence in citizenship both inside and outside of the Cadet program. The medal is awarded to one Cadet per corps annually.
The Cadet Medal of Excellence is awarded to a Cadet who;
• Meets all requirements of the corps annual mandatory and optional training programs.
• Participated in a minimum of three community service events, in addition to those supported by the cadet corps.
• Is regarded by peers and superiors as exemplifying the model cadet.
• Enhanced the cadet corps.
This year, the ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CADET MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE is awarded to: MWO Scullino
Star Level Awards
Awarded to the top cadet in each star level for the current training year. The awarded cadet must have demonstrated an overall comprehension of the program and been successful in completing his/her star level with no wavers.
Top Green Star: LCpl Donnelly
Top Red Star: MCpl Beck, R
Top Silver Star: MCpl Post
Top Gold Star: WO Simoes
Top Master Cadet: MWO Scullino
Best First Year Cadet -
This award is given to the cadet who has been observed showing the most enthusiasm and potential in their first year as a cadet. The award for best first year cadet this year is presented to: Cpl Dimitrio
Best Instructor
The recipient of this award must be an instructor who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and gets the Cadets to want to learn. This years recipient of the Best Instructor award is: WO Gustos
Best Platoon
The platoon receiving this award has demonstrated the best attendance, dress and deportment and efficiency throughout the year. This years best platoon is: Alpha
RSM Award - This award is being presented to CWO Stewart This is presented to the Cadet Commanding Officer who holds the responsibility of ensuring that all orders are carried out while maintaining the morale and discipline of the Cadet Corps.
Best Overall Cadet
This award goes to the Senior Cadet who was seen to perform with the most enthusiasm and proficiency at a Senior Rank Level. This year’s best overall cadet is: A/WO McKechnie
CWO Nathan Teeter Award
Citizenship is a very important aim of the Cadet Program. No one exemplified this aim better than Cadet Chief Warrant Officer Nathan Teeter. CWO Teeter was a Cadet with our Unit from December 1999 to December 2005. In that time he put in more community service hours in one year that most cadets put in in 3-4 years. He was the first ever Orangeville Army Cadet to Receive the Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence for his acts in the local Community. Balancing school studies, work, family commitments and cadet activities can very tough. CWO Teeter was able to do this, demonstrating dedication, loyalty and commitment to our Community and the Orangeville Army Cadets. His leadership and dedication was an example for others to follow. He did this without complaint, and always with a smile on his face.
On Christmas day in 2007 at the age of 20, Nathan lost his battle with cancer. He leaves behind a legacy that touched many people in their lives, and he will not be forgotten. Even today, Nathan continues to serve his community through a charitable foundation in his name. The Nathan’s Wish Foundation continues to raise money to provide the comforts of home to patients at local hospitals, and to help relieve the stresses of families coping with illnesses. Nathan’s one and only wish was to give back to the community that was so kind and giving to him during his illness. Presented to WO Wood
Best Marksmanship Award - Rifle Team
This award goes to the Cadet on the rifle team who demonstrated the highest marksmanship skills over this past training year and includes all competitions. This years best marksman is: CWO Stewart
Best Marksman - Top Shot - Annual Rifle Day
Best Shot goes to the cadet with the highest score on the annual rifle training day shoot. BEST SHOT at the Annual One Day Rifle Shoot is: Sgt Wilford
Most Improved Cadet
This award is presented to the cadet who has shown the most improvement over the training year vs. last year. This years we had two cadets that showed a marked improvements over the previous year, to such degree that both were deemed equally worthy of this award. As such this award will be presented to two cadets this year. The recipients of the Most Improved Cadet are: WO Trafananko, and WO Manuel
Seltzer Award - Awarded by the Legion Branch 233
This award has been made possible through a donation from the Seltzer Family, and is awarded each year to the cadet in our unit that best demonstrates the definition of leadership and dedication within the cadet program. This award is be presented to: MWO Sylvia
Lord Strathcona Medal
The LORD STRATHCONA MEDAL, is the highest award which can be bestowed upon a Canadian cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical and military training.
Lord Strathcona's objectives in establishing his endowment were to:
• encourage the improvement of the physical and intellectual capabilities of cadets; and
• foster patriotism in cadets through the acquisition of a good knowledge of military matters.
The criteria for the Lord Strathcona Medal are the following: The cadet must:
• have a high level of physical fitness;
• have completed at least one senior training course of six weeks for sea and army cadets; or of three weeks duration for Air Cadets;
• have qualified to a training level of at least Silver Star
• have met all requirements of their corps’ mandatory training program;
• have met all requirements of their corps’ extracurricular support training program;
• have completed three years as a cadet; and
• be regarded by peers and supervisors as exemplifying the model cadet.
The LORD STRATHCONA MEDAL will be presented to: CWO Stewart
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE CADETS FROM THE ORANGEVILLE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 233!
Top Level 1 Cadet - Awarded based on the current year’s activity, attendance, dress, deportment, participation in extra-curricular activities including tagging weekend(s) and compatibility with peers during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by 2Lt Michelle Posavec to: LAC Rush Philip
Top Level 2 Cadet – Awarded to the cadet with best all-round record, covering regular training, attendance, extra curricular activities, fund raisers etc. During their term as a Level 2 cadet, during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by 2Lt Michelle Posavec to: Cpl Mayson Mitchell
Top Level 3 Cadet – There is no award for 2019/20.
Top Level 4 Cadet – Awarded to the individual who best exhibits Leadership Potential in the position of a junior leader during their term as a level 4 cadet during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by Captain Brenda Smith to: Sgt Jakeb Messam
Top Level 5 Cadet – Awarded to the individual who best exhibits all attributes of an excellent cadet in the position of a senior leader. During their term as a level 5 cadet during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by Captain John Smith to: FSgt Joelah Etti-Balogun
Most Improved Bands Person – This award is presented to the band member who has shown significant improvement during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by Captain Betty Sinclair to: Cpl Mayson Mitchell
Top Bands Person - This award is presented to the cadet band member who has shown good attendance, musical skill, dedication to their instrument and mentorship and leadership to the squadron band during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by Captain Betty Sinclair to: Sgt Liam Balch and Sgt Suhail Suleiman
Most Improved Rifle Marksman – This award is based on shooting scores throughout the training year during both training and in competition during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by Captain John Smith to: Cpl Mayson Mitchell
Top Marksman – This award is presented to the cadet who has provided leadership to the Marksmanship team, has excellent attendance and who's shooting scores throughout the year during both training and competition have been exemplary for the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by Captain John Smith to: Warrant James Gray
Keepers from Marksmanship Competition will be presented -
2020 Zone Shoot 3rd Place, Bronze overall presented by CV Ryan Stewart to: Warrant Officer James Gray
2020 Zone Shoot Competition, 2nd Place team, Silver presented by CV Ryan Stewart to:
LAC Tyree McLean
Corporal Mayson Mitchell,
Warrant James Gray,
Warrant Dennis Greenwood,
Squadron Warrant Officer April Messam,
Keepers from 2020 Area Biathlon Competition, Composite Male Team, Bronze Medal, presented by CV Ryan Stewart to: Warrant Officer Dennis Greenwood
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Most Improved Cadet - This award is presented to a cadet that has shown the most improvement, during regular parade nights, over a period of time, which could be one to six years, during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by Captain Betty Sinclair to: Sgt Jakeb Messam
Cadet Choice – This award goes to the Cadet who represents someone that the other cadets in the Squadron deem to be someone they can aspire to be like, and also someone they can turn to for advice regarding matters within the framework of the everyday functions of the squadron as demonstrated during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by CI Phil Brisby to: Warrant Sufyan Suleiman and Squadron Warrant Officer April Messam
Citizenship Award – To win this award, the Cadet must; Be respectful to all, Display leadership with sensitivity when serving the Squadron and community, Demonstrate a willingness to help others without being asked, and Be involved in community activities both within Air Cadets and on their own time as demonstrated during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by Captain Ron Shaw to: FSgt Nicholas Thompson
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Commanding Officers Award – This award is presented to a cadet (Not the WO1) who represents what in the eyes of the Commanding Officer is someone they believe exemplifies; above standard performance, exceptional leadership and attitude. as demonstrated during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by Captain Ron Shaw to: Warrant Dennis Greenwood
Warrant Officer First Class Award – This award is presented to those Cadets who achieve the rank of Warrant Officer First Class – WO1. A squadron may only have one WO1 at any given time. To receive this award is a great achievement. WO1 Messam demonstrated this well during the Cadet training year 2019-2020.
Presented by Captain Ron Shaw to : Squadron Warrant Officer April Messam
Lord Strathcona Medal – The Lord Strathcona Medal is the highest Award which can be bestowed upon a Cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical and military training. The Medal and the accompanying Certificate of Merit are awarded by the Lord Strathcona Trust. The issue and wearing of the medal is authorized by the Chief of the Defence Staff. Each Air Cadet Squadron may award one Medal in each training year, but the award of the Medal is to be based solely on the availability of a worthy candidate.
Presented by Captain Ron Shaw to: Warrant Dennis Greenwood
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Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence – The medal is awarded to one Cadet per corps/squadron annually. The Cadet Medal of Excellence is awarded to a Cadet who: 1. Meets all requirements of the corps/sqn annual mandatory and optional training programs. 2. Participated in a minimum of three community service events, in addition to those supported by the cadet corps/sqn. 3. Is regarded by peers and superiors as exemplifying the model cadet. 4. Enhanced the cadet corps/sqn.
Presented by Mr. Barry Kimber, Branch 233 President to: Warrant Sufyan Suleiman
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Krista Hofer Award – Is presented to a well-rounded Air Cadet who has touched almost every area of the Air Cadet program as part of the Canadian Cadet Organization; Drill, Survival, Aviation, Band, Community Service, and has promoted Squadron Excellence.
This cadet would have participated in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities and learned valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship.
This Cadet has demonstrated an ongoing interest and dedication to an air studies related career path.
This is the last year that this award will be presented.
Presented by Captain Betty Sinclair to: Warrant Dennis Greenwood, Warrant Sufyan Suleiman and Squadron Warrant April
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE CADETS FROM THE ORANGEVILLE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BRANCH 233!
The cadets always make us proud but we at the Legion were particularly proud of the wonderful job they did at our Remembrance Day ceremony. They braved the cold, the wind, the snow and give us hope for the future! They also did many days of Poppy Service to raise funds for our veterans. Thank you for helping us honour our veterans and the fallen. Thank you for YOUR service!!!
1849 Army – Report to Legion
- 08Jan – CO’s parade, Promoted 8 cadets, including 1 to WO.
- 13Jan – One of our cadets is applying for the Basic Parachutist course and took part in a pre-para fitness assessment – He was successful in meeting the standard
- 15Jan – 4 Cadets presented with their Army Cadet League Service Medals. Medals were presented by League Rep, Maj Federico. Parade positions for Alpha and Bravo Platoons announced. Newly promoted WO Gustos was awarded Alpha Platoon IC, Sgt Wood was awarded Bravo Platoon IC.
- 22Jan – Fitness night. Joint Orangeville Army, Shelburne Air and Grand Valley Air Washington DC March break trip continues to be finalized. Nearing max capacity.
- 24Jan – 2 Cadets volunteered to assist in a Legion Dinner (hopefully they showed up – Have not received any feedback to the contrary)
- 25Jan – CO, TrgO and Civ Volunteer attended the Lorne Scots Robbie Burns Dinner in Brampton to represent the Corps. A good time was had by all. Turning into an annual event.
COs parade - January 14 Warrant Officer April Messam promoted to Squadron warrant officer. Biathlon team working very diligently in raising its status as a team. 10 members competed at the area biathlon competed on the weekend of January 18-19.
The marksmanship team looking forward to the marksmanship competition in the middle of February. Band continues to grow. Supporting members of 1849 army cadet corps.
On the behalf of the membership of the Royal Canadian Legion Col Fitzgerald Branch #233, our president, Barry Kimber had the pleasure of presenting the Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence to these fine young cadets. These presentations took place at 85 Tornado Air Cadets ACR in Grand Valley (8 June 2019) and 1849 Lorne Scots Army Cadets ACR here in Orangeville (9 June 2019). Again, congratulations on behalf of all members of Branch 233 Orangeville.
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