Music Level Testing — April 21

April 19, 2012 in Notices

All band members have music level testing on Saturday, April 21 at the Tecumseh Armory.

The address of HMCS Tecumseh is 1898, 24 Street SW Calgary.

Cadets attending this event need to be dropped off at 12:30.

Any questions regarding this event should be addressed to Rycroft.

St. Julien’s Parade — Saturday, April 21

April 19, 2012 in Calgary Highlanders

Cadets participating in this event have been e-mailed by Captain Mark. This is a SENIORS ONLY event.

Cadets need to be dropped off at 0900 at Mewata and will march to City Hall.

Attending cadets need to be in full uniform.

Read wikipedia’s information about the Battle of St. Julien here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Ypres#Battle_of_St_Julien_.2824_April_.E2.80.93_5_May.29

If there are further questions regarding this event, please contact Captain Mark.

Tour de Airdrie — Sunday, April 22

April 19, 2012 in Events, volunteering

We will be doing our community volunteering at the Tour de Airdrie this year. This is mandatory for ALL cadets.

This event is being hosted by the rotary club and involves 5, 10 and 21 K marathon runs.

Our cadets will be helping to mark the route for the runners and handing out drinks to the runners.

All cadets should meet at 0800 at Genesis Place on April 22.

Cadets need to be in uniform with no tie. If they have pants (as opposed to kilts), please wear them.

Cadets need to bring a water bottle with them but will be provided lunch.

This event will be happening regardless of the weather so come prepared!

All cadets, regardless of seniority, need to attend this event!

Cadets can be picked up for Genesis Place at 1400.

New Dress Regulations

April 17, 2012 in Cadets Canada

Just received new dress regulations for cadets. All of these new dress regulations must be followed immediately.

Please note that this will change the placement of where the marksmanship badge needs to be sewn on if they have qualified for this year’s marksmanship badge. There are also some significant changes to how the right sleeve badges need to be placed.

How to Lace Boots

Left Sleeve Badge Placement

Commemorative Pins

Ribbon Placement

Right Sleeve Badge Placement

Right Sleeve – Precedence of CSTC Badges

Right Sleeve — Placement of Older CSTC Badges

Cadet League Contest – - Name the Newsletter!

April 16, 2012 in Army Cadet League, Cadets Canada, Contests

Firewood Fundraiser Poster

April 12, 2012 in Fundraiser

I made up a poster for the firewood fundraiser for the cadets going on the Vimy trip and am planning on hanging up a couple at the Legion.

If anyone is interested, they can check it out below.

Feel free to drop me an email or phone call if you would like to purchase some firewood to support our corps!!

Band Level Testing

April 4, 2012 in Pipes and Drums

Our band will have level testing on April 21, 2012.

Good luck on the testing everyone! If I receive any further details about this event, I will post them on the website and on the google calendar on the right hand side of the page.

St. Juliens Parade – April 21, 2012

April 4, 2012 in Events

Cadets ranked Master Corporal and above will be attending this year’s St. Juliens parade at Mewata Armories.

All cadets in attendance need to be in full uniform.

This event is expected to run from 1000 – 1700 but I will post any additional details as they come available. Please make sure to check the google calendar on the right or the website for any updates on this event.

Vimy Day — April 15, 2012

April 4, 2012 in Events

April 15 our corps will be going to the Vimy day ceremonies at the Military Museums from 0900-1200.

Attending cadets need to be in full uniform and bring a non-perishable donation for the veteran’s foodbank. Parents are welcome to stay for the ceremonies.

Cadets attending the Vimy trip next year will benefit greatly by attending the ceremony.

Provincial Marksmanship Competition – April 13 through April 15

April 4, 2012 in Competitions, Marksmanship

One of our cadets, Sgt. Mitchell-Bentley has been chosen to compete in the cadets provincial marksmanship competition which will be held in Edmonton this year. He qualified for this round of competitions with his individual score at the Mewata marksmanship competitions held last month.

Good luck Sgt. Mitchell-Bentley!!! We’ll be cheering for you and congratulations on the achievement of making it this far in the competition.

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