Hello Everyone - looks like fall has arrived!
Now that school has been in session for a month and we are all communing indoors, viruses are spreading. Even I was a victim this week. Please stay vigilant with washing your hands and taking care of yourselves. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and get well - both physically and mentally.
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help with the Gleaner's Food Drive on Sunday. We have two grocery stores covered however the food bank will need extra help unloading food as it arrives. We have some parents volunteering to support our cadets on site and WO's Goyer and MacDonald to lead their fellow cadets with whatever support is required. If anyone else is interested in helping, please report to the Gleaner's Food Bank at 25 Wallbridge Crescent at whatever time you are available. Many hands make light work. A chili Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon.
Monday Oct 7 is our first CO's parade. Please take time this weekend to wash your shirts, clean/shine your boots and take extra time to review your uniforms. Sew on badges if need be.
There are lots of new activities to add to our schedule so please see below.
Welcome to our new cadet family this week. It is great to see new cadets joining our team every week. Please continue to share what fun your cadet is having with friends and family and invite them to join us. Cadet training is more successful when you are doing it with your friends. Consider car pooling from your community as we know some of you are travelling to ensure your cadet's success (thank you for your dedication).
We are continuing to update files through the Annual Validation forms. If you have not already returned this form, please do so asap. I will be following up with a phone call if we have not heard from you.
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 6 - 1800 - 2100 hrs Belleville Armouries. CO's Parade
Dress: C1 (dress uniform) or 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 - DEU
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:
Mon Oct 28:
We are looking for volunteers for October so please let me know if you can support this initiative.
Upcoming Activities:
Gleaners Food Drive Sunday Oct 6
We will be working at two grocery stores on North Front Street - Freshco and Metro.
Gleaners Food Bank will be providing bags and grocery lists to hand out to customers and we will encourage them to place their donations in two provided barrels. The Food bank will be picking up the donated food throughout the day.
Cadets are invited to attend lunch at the Food Bank to thank them for their efforts.
We require two cadets per store for the morning shift (10:00 to 12:00 noon followed by lunch) and then two more for the afternoon shift (starting with lunch then 1:00 to 3:00 pm).
An adult will be in attendance with them at all times.
Parents are asked to drop off and pick up their cadets at their assigned stores.
Additional help would be appreciated at the food bank for offloading food. Parents are asked to stay with their cadets if possible.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Future Activities for your calendar (subject to change):
Monday Oct 7: CO's Parade
Monday Oct 14: Thanksgiving - NO CADETS
Saturday Oct 26: Poppy Distribution - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Monday Nov 4: CO's Parade
Saturday Nov 9: No Stone Left Alone - time to be determined
Belleville Cemetery - in conjunction with 608 Duke of Edinburgh Air Cadet Squadron
Monday Nov 11: Remembrance Day
Fri Nov 15 to Sun Nov 17: Area Directed Activity, Trenton Cadet Training Center, 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
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 jewelery.
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 week.
Sincerely,
Robin Brooks
Captain
Acting Commanding Officer
2818 Hastings Prince Edward Regiment RCACC Belleville
Cel: 613-849-0721
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