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Jan
25
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IMPORTANT – Cadets at Airdrie Middle School Tonight!

By Mark Bentley | Filed in Notices

Just so you are aware RALPH McCALL school is closed tonight!!!

Airdrie Middle school has offered to help us out and open their doors for us tonight!  Cadets must have 2 pairs of shoes and be on their best behavior!!   This school is located on 1st Ave across from the plainsman arena. Please use the front door, cadets will not be allowed in the school without a officer there.

Please bring your money for the valentine fundraiser and also camp forms are due tonight, if you cannot attend cadets tonight please let your section commander know.

Section commanders should do a call out after school to make sure all cadets are aware of the changes.

Thanks for your cooperation and I am really sorry this evening has been disorganized!

Just a heads up this weekend will be packed full for the cadets, all cadets that do not have their Hunters Ed need to be at training this weekend 28 Jan 9-5 and in 29 Jan there is a full training day 9-5 both days at the Ralph McCall school.

Thanks

Capt. Mark


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Jan
24
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Help Wanted!

By Paula Mitchell-Bentley | Filed in Facebook, Parents Committee, volunteering

Looking for a parent volunteer who is computer savvy and set up to be online frequently to take over both this website and the facebook account next year.  There are frequent posts that need to be included to keep everyone up to date on all of the cadet activities.  The website and facebook account are especially important because nearly all of the parents no longer attend the parent’s committee meetings so this site and the emails from staff are the only ways that they really know what is going on.

Duties include:

  • Updating calendar with times, dates, activities, meeting places and such as needed (at least once a week)
  • Making sure that the calendar stays up to date with frequent changes
  • Posting about all the fundraisers going on throughout the year
  • Updating facebook with cadet activity reminders, donor thank-yous, etc.
  • Keeping the donor page up to date with links to all donor pages as recognition
  • Posting about summer camps, having links to the various forms for volunteers, camp applications, etc.
  • Staying on top of any Cadet League contests and posting about how to enter and any applicable deadlines
  • Going with the flow because dates and details frequently change
  • Probably should attend most, if not all, parent committee meetings to stay on top of what is going on or at least talk to someone who’s in the loop

Volunteer must:

  • Exist (LOL)
  • Have a sense of humor:)
  • Pay attention to detail because this is where many cadets/parents/volunteers get their information from.  If the info is posted wrong then the cadets won’t have the correct information!
  • Have a basic knowledge of facebook, decent writing abilities, and basic computer knowledge — I will train anyone willing on basic WordPress functionality, set them up on facebook and on the website!
  • Be committed to doing it for all of next year — DO NOT volunteer for this if it’s something you’re only going to do for a few weeks and then give up on — once you’re in, you’re in:)
  • Be willing to find and train a replacement

I do not think my son will be part of the cadet program next year (although he might change his mind — kids are great at keeping us on our toes) so I will not be updating these sites next year.  I’d like to find someone willing to learn the ropes in the next few months.  I promise it’s not rocket science but it is a bit of work and must be kept up to date.  This is not something that a cadet should be doing — definitely needs an adult parent volunteer to fulfill this role.  Drop me a line at pjkmitchell@hotmail.com if you’ve got any questions or are interested.

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Jan
22
0

Tupperware Fundraiser

By Paula Mitchell-Bentley | Filed in Events

We will be having a Tupperware fundraiser to help the cadet corps raise some money.  The VP of the parent’s committee and cadet mom extraordinaire, Stacey Fennell is our Tupperware consultant for the fundraiser.  Please read her Tupperware Letter here for more information.

Basically, 40% of the sale will go to the cadet corps to pay for uniforms, building rent, FTX events, training, instruments, etc.  These fundraising events are extremely important to ensure that the cadets program is affordable and accessible for all youth who want to be involved.  Our corps works hard in conjunction with the Army Cadet League to make sure that parents and cadets don’t have to pay for anything mandatory out of pocket.

The fundraiser will run from Feb. 1 – Feb. 22 so there should be lots of time to make some great sales.  You can check out the fundraiser catalogs here and here.

The only thing that the cadets, parents and volunteers will do is actually sell the Tupperware.  Tupperware is a familiar, high quality product that everyone has heard of and nearly everyone owns so the sales themselves won’t be hard.  Mrs. Fennell will handle all of the other work, packaging, and paperwork involved in this fundraiser.  Thanks so much Stacey!!

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Jan
22
1

Hunter’s Education Training

By Paula Mitchell-Bentley | Filed in Army Cadet League, Events, Training

Hunter’s Education training highlights conservation efforts and environmentalist efforts as well as actual hunting per se.  All costs of our corps Hunter’s Education is administered by the Army Cadet League of Canada – Alberta Branch.  Thank-you so much to the League and our representative Ed Liukaitis!!

There is a lot of information to be learned for cadets getting Hunter’s Education.  All of the training dates are MANDATORY.  If any of the dates are missed, the cadets will not receive their certification.  This program is only run once every several years so if the cadets miss any of the dates, they may not be able to complete their certification within the cadet program.

Jan. 28 — All cadets who have not already received their Hunter’s Ed certification must be at Ralph McCall from 9-5 dressed in civilians.  Bring a lunch.

Jan. 29 — All cadets (including seniors with Hunter’s Ed already) must be at Ralph McCall from 9-5 in summer dress.  Bring a lunch.

Feb. 1 — Cadets must bring their kits to be checked to the CO parade.  Cadets must have sleeping bags for the upcoming FTX as well.

Feb. 3 — Alford Lake FTX.  We are meeting at the Airdrie Agricultural building around back.  The buses will leave at 5:30 PM.  Do not forget sleeping bags.  Seniors will do survival training and will be sleeping outside.

Feb. 5 — Parents will meet the buses coming back from the Hunter’s Ed FTX at approximately 3 PM at the Airdrie Agricultural building.  This time is subject to change depending on what time the cadets leave camp.

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Jan
20
4

Hitmen Ticket Giveaway

By Paula Mitchell-Bentley | Filed in Contests

Who wants Hitmen Tickets??

Here’s the deal — if you want in on the random draw for tickets to the Calgary Hitmen vs. Vancouver Giants game on Friday, January 27 at 7 PM put your name below. I’ll do a random draw on Wednesday, January 25 for the winner. This post is also on the facebook page so all names written on the facebook post and on this blog entry will be entered.

The seats are in Section 102, Row 10, Seats 1 and 2.  Good luck:)

Write your name below if you want in!!

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Jan
19
0

Marksmanship practice tonight

By Mark Bentley | Filed in Marksmanship, Notices

Daisy 853C LegendFor the Air Rifle Marksmanship Team, there is still practice tonight (Jan 19, 2012) despite the weather.  Same time and place as usual.

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Jan
18
0

Summer Camp information and form

By Mark Bentley | Filed in Notices, Summer Camp

Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps Summer Training Camp

Here is the pamphlet outlining and explaining the various courses and locations available to your child this summer.  If your child is a new cadet and under the age of 14, he or she has no choice but  to attend General Training (2 weeks), in Vernon.

Please fill out the Summer Training Request Form and return to cadets NO LATER than next week, or your child will not be attending training this summer.  Timing is critical, as the  deadline for submission is 1 Feb 2012. As well, the Commanding Officer must first prioritize selections based on attendance, drill, dress and deportment.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email Capt. Petcoff.

2012 CSTC Info Pamphlet – Colour

Summer Training Request 2012

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Jan
18
0

IMPORTANT: CADETS CANCELED Jan 18, 2011

By Mark Bentley | Filed in Notices

IMPORTANT:

There is no cadets tonight (Jan 18, 2011).  The school is closed because of the weather.

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Jan
14
0

50/50 Ticket Sales

By Paula Mitchell-Bentley | Filed in Events, volunteering

The 3016 Airdrie Army Cadets are holding a 50/50 raffle draw.  The proceeds of this fundraiser will be split 50/50 between the cadet corps and whoever’s name is drawn.  The tickets are being sold 1 for $2, 3 for $5 or 12 for $20.  Last year we did a similar fundraiser and the winner collected over $800!!  Great chance to win some serious cash and contribute to a very valuable youth cause.

Please contact us at airdriecadets@gmail.com to purchase tickets or if parents would like to get some tickets to sell on behalf of the cadets.  One of our parent’s, Brent Marchessault, has graciously offered to take care of this fundraising event on behalf of the cadets again.  Thanks so much Mr. Marchessault!!

It would be great to see a lot of participation by all of the cadet families in this fundraising event.  Fundraisers such as these are the reason why parents aren’t on the hook to pay for all of the field training exercises, building rent (which has tripled recently), transportation costs, training costs, uniforms, equipment, etc.  Even families who may not be able to buy tickets can contribute to the cause by helping to sell the tickets.  Please email us for information on picking up tickets to sell or purchase.

**The draw for this event will be held on Feb. 11**

NOTE: This event is open to people even outside of the Airdrie area.  The tickets have a space to write the purchaser’s phone number down.  They DO NOT need to be present to win.  We have people purchasing tickets as far away as Nova Scotia.

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Jan
14
1

Summer Camp

By Paula Mitchell-Bentley | Filed in Cadets Canada, Summer Camp, Training

The deadline for applications to Cadets summer camp 2012 is quickly approaching.

Parents of new cadets can drop in between 7:30 and 9:00 PM at next Wednesday’s parade (Jan. 18) to ask questions of Captain Mark.  Please also feel free to email her with any questions or concerns that you might have.  Here is last year’s power point presentation on army cadet summer camps.  The dates will be different but the basic information is the same.  I will put an up-to-date presentation on the site when it is complete.

You can also check out the Cadets Canada site here for some general information.  As a parent of a cadet who’s gone a couple of times, I know how confusing all of the terminology can be and  that you are sure to have lots of questions.

Not all of the cadets who apply for camp will be able to go.  Cadets must have exemplary attendance, an impeccable uniform and attend all training events in order to even have much of a chance of being chosen.  Our CO does not chose the cadets who will go.  Rather, DND takes the CO’s recommendations as well as attendance into account.

The camps have absolutely no cost to parents whatsoever.  This includes transportation, gear, food, and pretty much anything else you can think of.  This is a great opportunity for cadets to make friends from all over the country, expand on the training learned throughout the year at cadets, do a bit of travel on their own and gain some independence.

Parents are free to visit cadets during their training camps but must keep in mind that they keep the cadets extremely busy.  There is usually a graduation ceremony or two at the end of camp that families are welcome to attend.  These events sometimes include hundreds of cadets from across the country and many family and community members in the audience.  The sunset parade in Vernon BC is truly a sight to be held!!  Stay tuned for more details in the coming days about the summer camp opportunities that the cadets may have this year!

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