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2250 Royal Canadian Army Cadets – Bracebridge, Ontario
TROOP SCOOP
For as long as I can remember, the Autumn has been my favourite season. The weather is cooler and changing Fall colours beckon us to get outside on the land and enjoy nature in all its glory. Fall also signals the start of the school/Cadet training year and new beginnings for all of us.
Speaking of new beginnings, at last year’s Annual Inspection, I spoke about a number of changes we were making to the program to enhance your Cadet experience. Our new logo is now available as a decal and has been used on our recruiting posters and our PT T‐shirt. I believe that the use of the logo has given the Muskoka Pioneers more recognition in the community and helped attract the many keen new recruits we enrolled this year. Stay tuned for more use of this logo. Other changes that we will be making include a major update to our website that will feature a chat/blog area for Cadets.
This fall we also completed our first Senior Leaders canoe trip. Aside from navigational and other bush craft skills, the seniors got a chance to get out on the water in Massassauga Provincial Park, which offers a different landscape than what we typically see in Muskoka. I’ll never forget standing around the campfire and listening to all the Cadets laughing while playing our memory game….”One fat hen and a couple of ducks”.
Commander’s Corner
Inside This Issue
Commanders Corner 1 Remembrance Day Vigil Pictures 2 An Article for Everyone 3 Cadets & Current Ranking (as of Nov.24, 2010) 4
Upcoming Events & Draw Prize Information 5
Support Committee / Links & Resources 6 Community Involvement in Muskoka 7 Supply Shop/Canteen Shop 8 What is it? (Prize Draw) 9 Notes 10
Canoe Trip 11 Santa Claus Parade 12
To me, that’s what Cadets is all about, making friends, sharing memories and striving to be your best. Speaking of being the best, the community feedback on our Remembrance Day Vigil was awesome!
The future of 2250 The Muskoka Pioneers is bright. I am proud to be the commanding officer of this unit. My hope is that the Cadets of 2250 are proud of who they are, and are not afraid to share their Cadet experiences with their friends, family and schoolmates.
“Duty First!”
Derrick Hammond, Captain Commanding Officer 2250 RCACC The Muskoka Pioneers
Please see Upcoming Events on page 5
Written by: Captain Hammond
Volume 3, Issue 1 September/December 2010
Welcome to this issue of the 2250 Royal Canadian Army Cadets Newsletter.
Pictures from the Remembrance Day Vigil
Page 2 September/December 2010
Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent. ‐ Dalai Lama
Please see An Article for Everyone on page 3
An Article for Everyone – Camping Trip Cooking Tips
Page 3September/December 2010
From the desk of Cool Breeze
"For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him/her to achieve." – Unknown
Please see Contest & Prize Winners on page 5
RANK SURNAME FIRST NAME
MASTER
WARRANT OFFICER MOORE DAVID
MOORE DYLAN
WARRANT OFFICER
FIORINO VICTORIA
SERGEANT
DOWNING EVAN
FOREMAN JAYDEN
LOCKHART BRITTNEY
MASTER CORPORAL
CAMPBELL MITCHELL
GALLANT GORDON
GLEESON LIAM
MANGALLON MERRICK
MCMURRAY MATTHEW
PEPPER LOGAN
CORPORAL DUKE MICHELLE
MARSH TUCKER
MCMURREN CHADWICK
RAWN LEONARD
SEGUIN DARIAN
VIVIAN KEINAN
LANCE CORPORAL
Page 4 September/December 2010
ALLIN DAVID
LARSEN MACKENZIE
PRENTICE LEVI
CADET
ANDERSON KELVIN
ATTWELL JOSHUA
CHEYNE JOSH
EATON BAILEY
ELLARD SYE
HORTON CORY
LONGHURST DEREK
MITCHELL MCKENZI
PRENTICE KURTIS
TOWNS JEFFERY
WILSON AMOS
MILLER MICAH
Cadets and Current Ranking (As of November 24, 2010)
Please see What is it? on page 8
SURNAME FIRST NAME RANK STAFF COMMANDING OFFICER HAMMOND DERRICK CAPTAIN TRAINING OFFICER HASTINGS PAUL CAPTAIN TRAINING STANDARDS OFFICER/DCO SCULTHORP LORNE CAPTAIN ADMINISTRATION OFFICER BILZ MADELINE Ocdt OPERATIONS OFFICER BOUSKILL JENNIFER 2nd Lt SUPPLY OFFICER HARLEY ROBERT WO RET. SPECIALIST VOLUNTEERS BUSSIERE DAVID BRYANT SCOTT GOHEEN JEFF HARRIS STEVE THALER EMILY THALER ANNE
“As you may remember Captain Sculthorp will be away in December and January for medical treatment and we wish him a
speedy return to active duty with the unit.” Get Well Soon Captain “Skullthorp!!”
There will be a silent auction held in the New Year with the possibility of a spaghetti dinner… stay tuned for more information as it is arranged through the Support Committee.
Support Committee Future Fundraising
Upcoming Events Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Wes Finch & Sons, Branch 161 Royal Canadian Legion Bracebridge, Branch 302 Royal Canadian Legion Gravenhurst, Golden Enterprises, Gravenhurst Giant Tiger, Dave Davies, and Hammond Transportation Limited.
September/December 2010
Page 5
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together." - Vincent van Gogh
Cadet Cheyne won the “What is it? Contest for a partially correct answer of “Frying Pan”. The correct answer was a mess kit. Corporal Duke won the “Best Costume” at our Halloween Parade Night and was awarded a Carabiner with a mini mag-light for her efforts. Oct.15-17th – Fall Exercise at Base Borden – All First year Cadets were awarded KFS (Knife, Fork, Spoon) Sets. Tag Day Oct.23rd – All Tag Day participants’ names were entered into a draw, and Master Corporal McMurray and Lance Corporal Allin were our winners.
CONTEST & PRIZE WINNER
Please see Youth Achievement Awards on page 7
Dec. 5, 2010
Bracebridge Santa Claus Parade
Dec. 11, 2010
Gravenhurst Legion Dinner
Dec. 15, 2010
Cadet Christmas Dinner
Dec. 20, 2010
Air Rifle – Royal Legion 18:30-21:00
Dec. 21. 2010
Salvation Army Support
Dec. 22, 2010
Air Rifle – Royal Legion 18:30-21:00
Jan. 10, 2011
Air Rifle – Royal Legion 18:30-21:00
Jan. 12, 2011
First Parade Night for 2011 BPS
Jan. 28-30, 2011
NOA Biathlon Competition (SSM)
Feb. 11-13, 2011
Winter Exercise
Feb. 25-27, 2011
NSCE Phase 1 (North Bay)
Mar.2010 -TBD
NOA Marksmanship Competition
Mar. 18-20, 2011
NSCE Phase 2 (North Bay)
April 8-11,2011
Regional Marksmanship Competition
Apr. 29-30, 2011
Spring Ex
May 7, 2011
Bracebridge Legion Flag Day
May 9-14, 2011
National Marksmanship Competition
May, TBD, 2011
Bracebridge/Gravenhurst Tag Day
May, TBD, 2011
Sports Day
June 4, 2011
Annual Inspection
Support Committee News
2250 Royal Canadian Army Cadets is sponsored by a Support Committee comprised of a dedicated group who volunteer their time for the benefit of the Cadets. The Committee is consistently working on a number of fund-raising initiatives to provide the Cadets with the resources needed for a full and fun year of activities. How do you help? They operate the canteen during training nights and organize the annual parade, tag days and other fundraising events. They also coordinate Cadet involvement in community events such as the Royal Canadian Legion poppy campaign. They meet monthly to discuss ongoing initiatives, and volunteer their time and skills in many other ways. Your help is always needed, no matter how much time you can give, and even if you think you have no skills to contribute. If you are interested in helping out with the Support Committee, please contact the Committee Chairperson, Laura Pepper at (705) 732-1772 or email her at: [email protected]
Support Committee Members
Jack Ellis – Legion Representative Laura Pepper – Chair Ginny Gardiner – Vice Chair Rose Marsh – Media Relations (Including Newsletter Creator, and distributor) Shelley Rawn, Jane Ruttan – Bingo Volunteers Melissa McMurren – Canteen/Tuck Shop and Bingo Coordinator Jane Allin, Lisa Vivian – Parent Volunteers
Please see Cadets and Current Ranking on page 4
September/December 2010Page 6
Meeting Dates for the Support Committee
The Support Committee meets the last Wednesday of every month at BPS after opening Parade at approximately 18:45 hours.
24-hour clock 12-hour clock
00:00 12:00 a.m.(start of day)
01:00 1:00 a.m.
02:00 2:00 a.m.
03:00 3:00 a.m. 04:00 4:00 a.m. 05:00 5:00 a.m.
06:00 6:00 a.m. 07:00 7:00 a.m. 08:00 8:00 a.m.
09:00 9:00 a.m.
10:00 10:00 a.m. 11:00 11:00 a.m.
12:00 12:00 p.m. 12 noon
13:00 1:00 p.m.
14:00 2:00 p.m. 15:00 3:00 p.m. 16:00 4:00 p.m.
17:00 5:00 p.m. 18:00 6:00 p.m. 19:00 7:00 p.m.
20:00 8:00 p.m.
21:00 9:00 p.m. 22:00 10:00 p.m. 23:00 11:00 p.m.
24:00 ("12 midnight")*(end of day)
Hour Clock Guide
WINNER Dylan Moore with his award for Community Involvement in the 14-19 year category of the Metroland North Media 2010 Youth Achievement Awards.
Community Involvement Around Muskoka
"Every morning you are handed 24 golden hours. They are one of the few things in this world that you get free of charge. If you had all the money in the world, you couldn't buy an extra hour. What will you do with this priceless treasure? Remember, you must use it, as it is given only once. Once wasted you cannot get it back." - Unknown
September/December 2010 Page 7
Supply Shop
Future Newsletters
If parents would like to receive the newsletter by email or be notified the latest newsletter is available on our website, please let me know by email [email protected] or phone 705-646-0227 (Rose Marsh).
September/December 2010 Page 8
Monday Nights – Supply Shop is open for Cadets to come in and re-size their uniforms or order new sizes. Receive help with where and how to place badges etc..
Supply shop opens at 19:00. Phone ahead (646-2025) to ensure someone is there.
Also, Support Committee is looking for volunteers to come in at that time and create a mannequin of the Cadet uniform.
Tag Day Oct 23rd ‐ Congratulations to all Cadets whoparticipated in our most successful Tag Day Ever. The money raised will be used to support the activities that the Commanding Officers and Staff have planned for the Corps over the next year. Sports Night Oct 20th – All Cadets were awarded Black “Got Game?” T‐Shirts that will be worn as part of PT Gear. Remembrance Day Vigil – Thanks go out to the Staff for the long hours needed to prepare and staff this annual event that honours those who have served and those who continue to serve our country. Thanks also to the Cadets who participated and showed their respect to our Fallen Soldiers by standing vigil and by marching in the Remembrance Day Parade.
Written by: Mrs. Pepper
Support Committee Chair Message
The Support Committee runs a Canteen Shop at 20:00 hours at break time on Wednesdays for the Cadets at BPS. The money that is collected is used to support the activities that the Cadets take part in throughout the year.
Hot Rods $ .25 each Chocolate Bars $1.00 each Pop $1.00 each Bags of Chips $ .50 each
Canteen Shop
Congratulations & thank you!
“No one is perfect – that’s why pencils have erasers.” - Unknown
Please see Cadets and Current Ranking on page 4
Cadet name: _______________________________________________ What is it?: ________________________________________________
This month’s item is a multi-use or multi-purpose tool that should be included in any soldier’s kit or survival kit. It can be used to build a shelter, catch food or aid in the repair of equipment or tools. What is it? Complete the form below and hand into Mrs. Pepper. A random draw will be held from all of the correct answers submitted and a prize will be awarded. Good Luck to all.
September/December 2010 Page 9
WHAT IS IT?
September/December 2010
Please see Upcoming Events on page 5
Page 10
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“To me, that’s what Cadets is all about, making friends, sharing memories and striving to be your best.”-Captain Hammond
I was asked to write about the Canoe Trip that I was a part of with the Senior Cadets on Sept. 24th, 2010.
When asked to be a part of the trip, I said yes thinking that I would have no problem; as I love camping, the outdoors, and I am a volunteer firefighter so nothing that the Cadets do should be too hard….(right?).
First of all I packed way too much stuff. When we unloaded our gear, and I looked around, all of the Cadets had very light weight bags, maybe 40 lbs. max. When I lifted up mine, it weighed about 85 lbs. I will never tell my son (Corporal Marsh) that he has to pack 5 pairs of socks on his next expedition; I now have no problem with him taking one pair and turning them inside out if necessary. Secondly, when morning call came, I was very surprised when in 5 minutes, all of the Cadets were awake, dressed, and their tents dismantled, packed away, and were sitting by the mess area with their rations already cooking. I still wasn’t even changed out of my P.J’s. Cadets are much disciplined in carrying out tasks fast and efficient.
I enjoyed the time with the Cadets; I was very impressed with their ability and knowledge of their tasks at hand. The navigation skills they displayed all along the canoe trip were very impressive, not to mention their leadership skills in taking orders and carrying out those orders with professionalism. We covered a lot of water with those canoes and I had a lot of help with the support of the Cadets to see it to the end. The word.......... “IRENE”….. “IRENE”……….. I still do not understand the meaning behind it, but it sure helped yelling it out of the canoe as we paddled for what seemed to be hours at a time. I did sneak in a little fishing which I love to do, and I appreciated the team work of Master Corporal Pepper in paddling up the slack…
To the left is a picture of a small version of the map that we used to chart our way from the Three Legged Lake Access Point to Spider Lake. The scenery was beautiful and I think we saw a snake on the shore when we were paddling by, but Captain Hammond said it was a pine cone. When we were all standing around the fire on Saturday night and Captain Hammond suggested a game to play… the night was filled with laughter and awe… as we had to test our memory on a game that was very challenging and
funny to play… “One fat hen, a couple of ducks, three brown bears…”I think I made it to five before I was eliminated.
On the paddle to home land, I was very excited to return to civilization, and was asked several times to slow down my paddling as we kept swerving and going in circles, which I can laugh about now and for years to come. The Cadet program offers wonderful adventures and training that I wish I had when I was young, and hope that this continues. I will remember and treasure this trip forever and I see why Cadets are very fortunate to have great leaders to guide and teach them to be the best that they can be.
If asked to participate in another expedition such as this…… ah… I would have to really think about it.
Canoe Trip....
Written by: Rose Marsh
“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain
…. and see you Next Year!
September/December 2010 Page 11
September/December 2010Page 12
Santa Claus Parade 2010
“When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened.” – John M. Richardson. Jr.
