Hello Everyone
Many thanks to the cadets and parents who have signed up for Poppy Distribution tomorrow at the Belleville Legion.
Just a reminder that the dress is C1 (dress uniform) or if you are missing any pieces to this uniform, C5 Field Training Uniform. If your cadet is new and has not been issued a uniform, then their "Sunday Best" outfit is appropriate. No ripped jeans, no t-shirt with graphics, hair combed.
You are representing not only the Royal Canadian Legion but also your cadet unit, and we want to be respectful in public.
I would like to take this time to explain parent involvement with activities such as this. Changes occur over the years, and we have lots of new families, so now is a good time to review the policy:
Officers cannot drive or pick up cadets to or from tagging, or poppy locations. If your cadet is going to participate in an activity where they need to go from Point A to Point B, then we will require you the parent to assist with getting your cadet to and from the main location. If you cannot, for whatever reason, be available for one or both legs of the event, then we would be happy to assist you with coordinating with another parent to carpool.
We are now approaching the Remembrance Day season where we take time to remember and honour those who have served our country both in war and in peacetime, in the past and in the present. We have several activities coming up where 2818 cadets can participate and complete community service hours: Sat Oct 26: Poppy Distribution with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99 on Highland Ave from 8:30 to 12:00 noon. Parents will be required to help drive their cadets to their locations and return them with their poppy boxes to the Legion. We have a couple of cadets who have expressed their commitment however we need many more. Dress is C1 (Dress uniform) or FTU in lieu of C1. Even if your cadet has not formally signed up, they can still show up Saturday morning and participate.
Sat Nov 9: No Stone Left Alone, Belleville Cemetery 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm with 608 Belleville Air Cadets. We will be honouring those who are buried there - close to 350 people at this site alone. Dress is C1 (dress uniform) or FTU in lieu of C1. If your cadet does not have a uniform yet, then respectful appropriate clothing ("Sunday Best") is fine.
Mon Nov 11: Remembrance Day service at Belleville Cenotaph 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Dress is C1 or FTU in lieu of C1.
Royal Canadian Legion Education Program: several weeks ago, I sent an email where cadets can write an essay or poem or draw a picture and submit to a contest with cash prizes. Several cadets have expressed interest - please submit your entries soon. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
We are continuing to update files through the Annual Validation forms, Detailed Health Questionnaires, and OHIP card updates. If your cadet's file is still open in any of these areas, please expect a phone call from one of our staff, as we need to update their file before November 1.
If your cadet is not returning to training this year, please advise and return all uniforms and parts to the corps asap.
Weekly Training: Mon Oct 28 - 1800 - 2100 hrs Belleville Armouries. Regular training night
Dress: C5 (field training uniform). If your cadet does not have a uniform yet, then their "Sunday dress" is appropriate (no rips or tears in the pants, no inappropriate t-shirts)
Officers - CADPAT
CI/CV- Unit golf Shirt with civilian pants
Please bring in any uniform parts that don't fit.
Cadets are recommended to bring water bottles if they are to use the new water fountain.
Attendance Notification:
If a cadet cannot attend an activity, please call the unit phone number at 613-966-2123 and leave a message on the voicemail.
Fruit Donations:
This free alternative supports our canteen to ensure cadet blood sugars are positive during training. We are asking for volunteers to donate fresh fruit for upcoming training nights. Thank you to those who have volunteered so far. Please let me know if you can assist and I will add your name to the list below:
Mon Oct 7: Stewart Family
Mon Oct 21: McDonald Family
Mon Oct 28:
Mon Nov 4:
Mon Nov 18: Gentile family
We are looking for volunteers for October 28 and November 4 and 25 so please let me know if you can support this initiative.
Upcoming Activities:
Saturday Oct 26: Poppy Distribution - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99,
51 Highland Ave, Belleville 8:30 am to 12:00 noon
Monday Nov 4: CO's Parade
Saturday Nov 9: No Stone Left Alone - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Belleville Cemetery - in conjunction with
608 Duke of Edinburgh Air Cadet Squadron
Monday Nov 11: Remembrance Day, Belleville Cenotaph, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Fri Nov 15 to Sun Nov 17: Area Directed Activity, Trenton Cadet Training Centre,
CFB Trenton. This is an overnight event for two nights and
two days. We are allowed to send 30 cadets. A sign sheet will
be available on Monday.
Activities include specified training by star level with cadets
from other units around the region. More details will follow in
a separate email.
Sunday Nov 17: Belleville Santa Claus Parade 2818 will NOT be marching in
the parade due to the ADA therefore please enjoy as a spectator
Sat Nov 23/Sun Nov 24: Tag Day
Mon Dec 2: CO's Parade
Sat Dec 7: Christmas Mess Dinner - Invitation email was sent out under
separate cover. Please confirm attendance asap.
Mon Dec 16: Last training night for 2024
Dress and Deportment
All cadets are subject to the following instructions and orders:
Please take note of new regulations re hair length (cannot touch collar) and wearing of jewellery.
Dress Instructions - Section 2 Appearance - Canada.ca
Conduct and Discipline - 15-22 – Conduct and Discipline – Cadets - Canada.ca
Please review the Dress Instructions. The new directive will be enforced if you are not in compliance.
Duty
Cadets appointed to duty during weekly training by the Duty Officer and/or the Duty Warrant Officer are required to stay until 2115hrs for clean-up and dismissal by the Duty Officer and/or the Duty Warrant Officer.
Questions
Any questions, please contact:
Training Officer and DCO, SLt Carter Robert.carter@cadets.gc.ca
Asst Training Officer Mr. Harry Mack harryu54@gmail.com
Supply Officer, Mr. Ryan Thorn shadowthorn291@gmail.com
Ops/Administration Officer, 2Lt Mcinroy David.mcinroy@cadets.gc.ca
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact myself or anyone officer on staff.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Robin Brooks
Captain
Acting Commanding Officer
2818 Hastings Prince Edward Regiment RCACC Belleville
Cel: 613-849-0721
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