3016 Cadet Corps Parent Committee Meeting Minutes

February 8, 2012   18:20 – 19:05 (Meaghan Heck adjourned; Stacey Fennell second the motion)

Attendees:  Mark Bentley, Stacey Fennell, Heather Undershute, Renae Holmes, Kathleen Closs Walroth, Wendy Pashulka, Ed Liukaitis, Gord Fish (288 Legion), Brent Marchessault, Diann Marchessault, Mona Yates, Ron Bruneau, Leanne Bruneau, Leighton Kathler, Paula Mitchell-Bentley, Marci Kieswetter, Vicky Renaud, Maeghan Heck, Diane Martin, Andrea Turner, Yvonne Young, 2Lt. Taylor, Captain Mark

Mark –

• BBQ & Garage Sale – probable dates – May 26, May 27 or June 10.  Will be held at 2Lt. Taylor’s house at 922 Allen Street, Airdrie.

Heather –

• Parents $xxxxxx as of today
• Casino $xxxxxx

Stacey –

• Tupperware fundraiser packages were handed out to each cadet last week.
• Proceeds will be 40% of the fundraiser items.  Stacey is also donating 15% of her commissions made in the month of February, so people can order from the whole product line.
• The deadline for placing the fundraising orders is Wednesday, February 22.
• If ordering online, shipments will be direct shipped to the customer.

Heather (on behalf of Lorna) –

• Casino fundraising was done on February 6^th and 7^th at Century Casino.  The casino made money on these days.
• Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out.  Everyone seemed to have a great time.
• An application is already submitted for the next casino fundraiser to be held in 27 months.

Renae –

• Paula Mitchell-Bentley has advertised in many of the local papers and websites.
• Ticket sales have been going great.  Probable sell-out will occur.
• Supper starts at 6:30.  There are about 150 lots for auction with an approximate value of $9,000.00
• Volunteers will be needed for 50/50 tickets selling, distributing door prizes, and auction tasks.
• If all 50/50 tickets are sold, both the winner and the cadets will receive $850.00.
• There will a draw for a Texas Mickey – donated by Ron & Leanne Bruneau.
• Renae will create a schedule for volunteers.  Please talk to Renae tonight if you are able to help out.

Gord (Airdrie Legion representative) –

• Thanked the volunteers who helped out at the casino.
• Drill practice will take place at the Legion on Sunday, February 12, 19, 26 from 8:30 to 12:00.
• NCO training will help set up for the Special Olympics
• Legion will need 10 cadets for Saturday, March 10.
• If you come by the Legion, please sign in.  Children are welcome until 8:00 pm.

Ed –

• The Annual General Meeting will be held in Edmonton, February 24, 25 & 26.
• Vimy Pins have been purchased for every cadet in Alberta.  Pins are to be worn on the left-hand pocket over the button from April 1 to June 30.
• The photo contest had 65 entries.  Our corp had entries in every category.
• The annual Colonel Lee S. Thompson Award is given to the parent volunteer who endlessly goes over & above.  This year’ Southern Zone Colonel Lee S. Thompson Award winner is Heather Undershute.  Congratulations Heather.
• The names of the Honour Cadets will be released soon.
• Small bore (.22 cal) shooting contest winners – Airdrie came in both 2^nd & 3^rd place.

2Lt. Taylor (on behalf of Captain Mark) –

• Thanks to all the volunteers for working at the Casino.
• Last weekend’s FTX was a huge success.  The tests are not yet scored.  The results will be given out next week.
• SAT training will be on February 9 for groups 1, 2 & 3 and on February 23 for groups 4, 5 & 6 from 6:30 to 9:00.  This is not a mandatory event.  Details will be posted on the website.
• Captain Mark has been interviewed with Airdrie 360.  The Airdrie Echo will be here tonight and on Saturday, at Dick’s Pub, as well.

Brent Marchessault –

• Will book the big BBQ for the Garage Sale.
• Will not be at Dick’s on Saturday night so he is asking that someone finishes the selling of the tickets.   Meaghan Heck took charge of running the 50/50.

Stacey –

• For the garage sale, Stacey will contact the lady who picked up the unsold items last year.
• It is believed that her proceeds go towards help for pets.  Stacey will verify.

Captain Mark -

• March 3 will be the Regional tri-service Drill Team competition.
• April 27 to 29 is the Airdrie Trade Show held at the Genesis Place.  The cost of the table is $150.00 and we are registered.
• April 28 is the Fitness Competition.
• May 5 & 6 is another FTX.
• At the March 9^th Parent Meeting, the trip to Vimy Ridge in April, 2013 will be discussed.
• Read the application letter for the Colonel Lee S. Thompson Award’s volunteer Heather Undershute.