Winter FTX 2018 Permission Slip and Kit List

ATTN BAND CADETS

The training will occur at Building 4 in Shearwater from 0800-1630.  At the lights in Shearwater turn right towards the water/lower base, the building is through the commissionaires (you will need photo ID), drive through and go to the left.

Cadets must bring a lunch.  No Peanuts. Bring two water bottles.

Any cadet that wishes to get tested for a theory or playing level is invited to stay until 2000.  Pizza will be provided for an evening meal for the cadets wishing to be tested.

BRING

Wear
Civilian Clothes with Blue Corps T-shirt
Good comfortable footwear
Bring a sweater
Jacket / mittens/ toque

We are going to have a turkey shoot this year, on Sunday, December 10, 2017. This event requires no skill!! Everyone will be shooting at a Christmasy picture, and we have a grid created where there are different values all over the paper. This is just for fun!

This event will require a 2 person team, with each team having a cadet and an adult family member. The cost to participate will be $2 per team – please pay your $2 to Capt. Moors by Wednesday December 6nd, 2017 to hold your team spot. This will be used to purchase a turkey (1st place prize), and hopefully we will have enough for a 2nd and 3rd place prize. This will give Capt. Moors enough time to organize the relays and purchase the prizes.

We have this activity planned to take place from 9:30am to 12:30pm.  There will be a snow day on December 17th, which is the last range day before Christmas. If there is a serious snow event on the 10th, we will email and post on Facebook no later than 8:30am.

Rules

The turkey shoot is a fun event for 3036 Sackville Lions cadets to engage their parents/guardians in part of the training, as well as introduce the marksmanship program to some cadets who may not normally participate. NO SKILL IS NEEDED TO WIN. We will be firing 10 shots at a picture and even if you don’t hit the image, so long as your shot hits the paper, you have the chance to score. Teams will consist of one cadet and one adult.

Captain Moors will be the chief Range Safety Officer (RSO) and there will be an assistant RSO. As we must ensure safety on the range, a brief safety lesson will be held at the beginning of each relay. As all of the cadets are now familiar with the Daisy 853C air rifle, there will be a relay where the cadets shoot and the parents watch, and then the parents will shoot and the cadets can help their parents/guardian/family member.

To ensure fairness and transparency, each team will pick a number when they arrive. The targets will be marked with that number, so no names will be used during the scoring process. Scoring will be done by an adult staff member who is not part of the range staff. There is a grid overlay that will be used, and anyone wishing to inspect the overlay may do so after they have fired. There are numbers ranging from 0 to 10 scattered through the grid. Each competitor has the chance to score 100 points. The scoring will be a combined total of each team, with the highest possible score of 200 points.

The turkey will be awarded at the end of the event, so if you cannot be present, you must leave a phone number where you can be reached around so we can make arrangements for you to pick up your turkey.

Please feel free to email us any questions/concerns you may have.  Looking forward to seeing you then!

Capt Moors

Major Terence Whitty, CD, KCStG, Memorial Bursary

Support Our Troops (SOT) Scholarship Program.

http://www.youngcitizensfoundation.ca/grant-program-overview/scholarship-program/

Great info below on high school credits for cadets

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High School Credit Brochure

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Gold Star Expedition – Oct 13 – 15

Parental Consent (Activities by registration) – Gold Star Expedition

Fall FTX – Oct 27-29

FALL FTX Permission Slip and Kit List 2017

Band Workshop – Dec 9

Parental Consent (Activities by registration) – Music Workshop Dec 9

Master Cadet Workshop – Nov 25  – 26

Parental Consent (Activities by registration) – Master Cadet Workshop

Below is a general outline of the training requirements for the different training levels in the Army Cadet Program. Please note this is not all encompassing but provides basic information and highlights certain aspects of the training program. Cadets must meet all requirements in order to successfully pass the training level they are currently enrolled in; the training year runs from Sept. 2017 to June 2018. Cadets that successfully complete their training year will be eligible to start training at the next level in Sept. 2018.

Also note that moving forward, cadets must maintain a minimum attendance rate of 60% in Mandatory Training in order to participate in optional training activities. Optional training activities include but are not limited to band, biathlon, marksmanship, orienteering etc. Cadet attendance rates will be monitored throughout the training year and notices will be sent home if a cadet falls below 60%.

Requirements to successfully pass each training level:
Green Star
– Have a minimum attendance rate of 60% in mandatory training activities.
– Attend 2 of the 3 weekend Field Training Exercises (FTX’s); one in fall, winter, spring.
– Participate in a minimum of one fitness test.
– Attend the Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) in June (end of the training year).

Red Star
– Have a minimum attendance rate of 60% in mandatory training activities.
– Attend 2 of the 3 weekend Field Training Exercises (FTX’s); one in fall, winter, spring.
– Participate in a minimum of one fitness test.
– Attend the Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) in June (end of the training year).

Silver Star
– Have a minimum attendance rate of 60% in mandatory training activities.
– Attend 2 of the 3 weekend Field Training Exercises (FTX’s); one in fall, winter, spring.
– Participate in a minimum of one fitness test.
– Attend the Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) in June (end of the training year).
– Successfully complete all formal practical and written assessments in the following Performance Objectives (PO’s).
– PO 303: Perform the Role of a Team Leader
– PO 304: Track Participation in Physical Activities
– PO 308: Direct a Squad Prior to a Parade
– PO 309: Instruct a Lesson
– PO 322: Plot Location on a Topographical Map
– PO 324: Survive When Lost
– PO 326: Perform Expedition Skills*
* Cadets must participate in and pass all assessments conducted on an overnight weekend expedition conducted by regional expedition staff at one of the designated expedition sites. Activities may include hiking, biking, canoeing and navigation.

Gold Star
– Have a minimum attendance rate of 60% in mandatory training activities.
– Attend 2 of the 3 weekend Field Training Exercises (FTX’s); one in fall, winter, spring.
– Participate in a minimum of one fitness test.
– Attend the Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) in June (end of the training year).
– Successfully complete all formal practical and written assessments in the following Performance Objectives (PO’s).
– PO 403: Act as a Team Leader
– PO 404: Track Participation in Physical Activities
– PO 408: Command a Platoon on Parade
– PO 409: Instruct a Lesson
– PO 422: Follow A Multi-Leg Route Using a Global Positioning System Receiver
– PO 424: Employ Natural Resources in a Survival Situation
– PO 426: Perform Expedition Skills*
* Cadets must participate in and pass all assessments conducted on an overnight weekend expedition conducted by regional expedition staff at one of the designated expedition sites. Activities may include hiking, biking, canoeing and navigation.

Master Cadet
The fifth level of training in the Army Cadet Program differs from the previous levels as it is primarily self-led by the cadet. It is understood that during this time many of our cadets at this level are also managing school, work, sports, and other extra-curricular activities while taking on more responsibilities as staff cadets at the cadet unit. This training level can be completed within one calendar training year, or longer, it depends on the cadet.
The requirements are:
– Participate in all Mandatory Training classes.
– Complete three complementary training packages.
– Participate in a minimum of one fitness test.
– Attend the Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) in June (end of the training year).
– Successfully complete all formal practical and written assessments in the following Performance Objectives (PO’s).
– PO 502: Community Service
– PO 503: Lead Cadet Activities
– PO 504: Track Participation in Physical Activities
– PO 509: Instruct Cadets
– PO 513: Attend Workshops*
– PO 514: Pursue Individual Learning
* Cadets are required to participate in four half day workshops, organized and directed by the region. The four workshops are conducted over a weekend at a location within the local area.
Master Cadets are given a Logbook to help track their progress through the program.

It is important to also be aware that a cadet’s local training performance can have an impact on other requirements for the program such as qualifying for promotion, qualifying for summer training opportunities and advanced training opportunities.

If you would like to review an individual assessment you may do so on the cadet unit’s website under the training tab. Access the Qualification Standard Plan for the star level you are interested in and refer to Chapter 3.

Questions or concerns can be address to the training officer – Captain Cameron.

1. On 22 July 2016 the Prime Minister (PM), in his role as Minister of Youth, launched the application process for participation on the first ever Prime Minister’s Youth Council. Youth aged 16-24 years are welcomed to apply to become a member of the 30 member council. Once again, the purpose of this council is to provide the PM with non-partisan advice on national issues such as employment, access to education, building stronger communities as well as climate change and clean growth, among others. This is an excellent opportunity for cadets, Junior Canadian Rangers (JCRs), officers and adult leaders to exercise their leadership ability and commitment to Canada on the national stage. The intent of this email then is to provide you with the information required, for widest distribution regionally, so that all cadets, JCRs, officers and adult leaders, aged 16-24 years, will be provided with the information and support to allow them to apply before the 1 October 2017 deadline.

Pertinent information related to the PM’s Youth Council is as follows:

1. The Council will advise the Prime Minister on national issues such as employment, access to education, building stronger communities, climate change and clean growth. The Council will meet multiple times a year.
2. All youth aged 16-24 years are welcomed to apply for membership. Applicants will be asked to fill out an online form in which they must provide background information on themselves, their community involvement, and ideas for Canadian youth. Application available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/campaign/prime-ministers-youth-council.html.
3. Up to 30 Council members will be selected. These members will come from diverse communities from all regions of Canada, in order to bring a range of knowledge and experience to the table. They will sit on the Council for a mandate of up to two years, and will be compensated for their time while conducting Youth Council business. You can see Prime Minister’s current Youth Council member biographies: https://www.canada.ca/en/campaign/prime-ministers-youth-council/biographies-first-wave-members.html
4. Council members will meet both online and offline several times a year to discuss the issues that matter to them, their community, and their country. They will interact with each other outside of meetings to discuss ideas and upcoming activities, and will engage with their communities. They will meet with the Prime Minister up to four times a year. The anticipated time commitment for council members is approximately 10-20 hours per month.
5. Youth engagement opportunity: The application allows youth interested in applying for the council to have their information submitted to a database for further youth engagement opportunities. This database will be shared with other federal departments who wish to offer youth engagement opportunities. Unsuccessful applicants of the Youth Council will also have their information submitted to this database. All applicants must click ‘agree’ to the sharing of their information on the application, prior to submitting.

Good Day Parents:

In order to ensure the safety of your cadet while attending summer training, a policy has been put into place regarding food sensitivities, allergies and the use of epi-pens. Please carefully review the attached document and complete the forms that apply to your cadet. 　These documents must be sent to camp with your cadet and passed in at the clinic during the in-routine.　 Cadets with these medical limitations on their file who do not bring these forms to camp may be returned home.　 In addition, cadets requiring epi-pens must bring TWO of these to camp.

Please note that for this year, we do NOT require the physician signature or a photo of your cadet (unless you wish to attach one).

Additionally even if your cadet is not going to summer training it would be greatly appreciated if you could please send their forms (if this applies to your cadet) in with them to cadets or email a copy in so we have it on file.

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