Battle for the Walcheren Causeway was fought in Holland on 31 October 1944, this year marks the 75th anniversary.

Cadets presence are requested and encouraged on parade, 30 October 2019 at Mewata Armoury.

18:30 - 19:00 Assembly
19:30 - 19:45 Parade Practice
20:00 - 21:30 Parade
21:30 Dismiss

Full Op Order attached.

What is happening in our training?

Tuesday, 15 Oct 2019 - Sports Night / Fitness Test  

• Location : Camp Chestermere
• Time : 18:30 - 21:00 hours 
• Order of Dress : appropriate active wear 

Saturday, 18 Oct 2019 -  Honour our Veterans (6-8 cadets)

• Location : Anniversary Park in Chestermere
• Time : 12:00- 15:00 hours (ceremony starts at 13:00)
• Order of Dress : C1
• Cadets are asked to provide support in positions of greeters, ushers, Flag Party 

18-20 Oct 2019 -  Silver Star Expedition (Mandatory for level qualification) Cadets going will be given the details in the week prior to the activity. 

Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019 - RSM Change of Command Parade

• Location : Camp Chestermere 
• Time : 19:00 hours
• Order of Dress : C1

26 & 27 Oct 2019 -  Poppy Tagging 

• Location : Sunridge Mall by RCL Branch 286
• Time : 10:00- 15:00 hours 
• Order of Dress : C1
• Lunch will be provided

2 & 3 Nov 2019 -  Poppy Tagging 

• Location : Walmart at Deerfoot Meadows (behind IKEA) arrange by RCL Branch 52 TVS
• Time : 10:00- 15:00 hours 
• Order of Dress : C1
• Lunch will be provided

Tuesday, 5 Nov 2019 - CO's Parade

• Location : Camp Chestermere
• Time : 18:30 - 21:00 hours 
• Order of Dress : C1

9 & 10 Nov 2019 -  Poppy Tagging 

• Location : Sunridge Mall by RCL Branch 286
• Time : 10:00- 15:00 hours 
• Order of Dress : C1
• Lunch will be provide

15 & 17 Nov 2019 -  HART Ceremony (4-6 cadets) 

• Location : Lethbridge, AB
• Order of Dress : C1
• Details to follow

11 Nov 2019 -  Remembrance Day

• Location : Anniversary Park in Chestermere & RCL Branch 286
• Time : 10:00- 12:30 hours 
• Order of Dress : C1
• Family and friends are encouraged to attend the service(s) with the cadets

Tuesday, 3 Dec 2019 - CO's Parade

• Location : Camp Chestermere
• Time : 18:30 - 21:00 hours 
• Order of Dress : C1

Cadets will STAND DOWN for the holidays from 22 Dec 2019 to 5 Jan 202
 
Something of interest ...

Being in cadets is one of the many great ways to fulfill the requirements in the different levels of "The Duke of Edinburgh's Award". 

"RCACC 3125 Calgary Highlanders" is an Award Unit you can join while on your journey. Please speak with Capt Fong for more information. 
Don't know what this is? Check out the video to get an overview on what the award is all about. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Av9NoUafq0&fbclid=IwAR1hD9vZV60YzohOF_Taoy8eNEd5Ux-mUCtOp0roJZiDVUUEpah0pGeq5yQ  


Wanted - Cadet Social Media Correspondent(s)
3125 RCACC is now on Instagram @3125armycadets and is looking for a cadet to assist in managing our social media accounts. If interested, come speak with Capt Fong.  

Cadets can be used for High School credits in both Calgary and Rocky View. Please speak with the Officers to learn more. 

The Army Cadet League award Top Recruiter(s), 3+ new enrollments within a training year, with a Army Cadet League watch.


What is happening with our Unit Support Group?

• Next Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 8th Oct 2019

***REMINDER***
All parents and/or guardians of an active cadets are members of our Unit Support Group, which is the primary support for the corps day-to-day operation. Please attend the monthly meetings to help where there are needs, receive the latest updates and information, to voice your concerns and opinion, and help drive the changes you want you to see.

What is happening with our League?

• Cookbooks for sell. Each book costs: $20.00. This cookbook is dedicated to the late Joanne Nilsson for her dedication and hard work on behalf of the League. Orders can be phoned to Dwayne Thomas at 403-462-0240. 

• The next ACL Southern Zone meeting is on 30 November 2019. All is welcome! Meeting schedule for 2019-2020 can be found on our website.

What is happening with our Regiment?

• There is currently nothing upcoming. 

Captain Ada Fong, CD
 
Commanding Officer
3125 (Calgary Highlanders) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps 
Canadian Armed Forces                                                                   
ada.fong@cadets.gc.ca
 
Commandant
3125 (Calgary Highlander) Corps de Cadets Royaux de l’armée Canadienne 
Forces Armées Canadiennes
ada.fong@cadets.gc.ca 

The Commanding Officer sincerely invites you to our 


Unit Support Group Meeting 
Tuesday, 24 September 2019 at 7:00pm.

Main building at Camp Chestermere.
(Capt A, Fong asks that minimum one parent per cadet attends)


What is on the agenda:
Meet our CO (for the new parents);
Meet the members of our support group - each of you are members of our USG);
Presentation;
Get first hand info on what's upcoming;
  Q & A  
See your cadets in action (the cadets are getting a lesson is cooking);




 This will be a great opportunity for the CO to meet all the parents (you are important stakeholders in our organization), for parents to learn the different aspects of our program and opportunities available, for everyone to foster relationships and collaborate for one common objective.
The success of our cadets.

See see you there.

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I heard there might be donuts.

Hello All,

Hope everyone's summer was fun and filled with great memories. In 2 weeks, our new training year will commence and we will jump right into things, here is an overview of what's upcoming. 

What is happening in our training?

Tuesday, 3 Sept 2019 - Admin Night / Open House
Attached is a recruiting poster, please circulate to assist in recruiting and bring in any interested individuals to our parade nights. (Note : Cadets joining after Dec 31, 2019 might not be considered for summer training.     

• Location : Camp Chestermere
• Time : 19:00 - 21:00 hours 
• Order of Dress : appropriate civilian clothing 
• For returning cadets, a parent and/or guardian is requested to accompany the cadet in to complete the annual validation process.Please note this is mandatory prior to your cadet being allowed on training outside our LHQ nights, such as the FTX in September.

Saturday, 7 Sept 2019 - 30th Annual Chestermere Country Fair parade

• Location : Chestermere Middle School bus loop (128 W Lakeview Dr) 
• Time :  8:00 am - 11:00 am (approx. timing)  Parade starts at  9:30am
  • A more defined arrival time slot will be announced closer to date. 
  • Drop off at Chestermere Middle School / Pick up at The Recreation Centre
• Order of Dress : Full Dress Uniform
• Eat breakfast prior and bring a water bottle if needed

Route: The parade proceeds east down West Lakeview Drive to West Chestermere Drive, and turns left (north) onto West Chestermere Drive. The parade continues down West Chestermere Drive to the Chestermere Rec Centre and enters the rec centre parking lot via the south driveway. The parade participants then may disembark in the gravel area.  

Wednesday, 11 Sept 2019 - Fall Energizer (Recruiting)

• Location : Chestermere Rec Centre 
• Time : 18:00 - 20:00 hours
• Order of Dress : FTU 
• .2-3 Volunteers needed

TBD - Biv Tech Prep Day 
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Friday - Sunday, 20-22 Sept 2019 - Biv Tech FTX

• Location : Camp Chestermere 
• Time : Drop off Friday 17:30 hours / Pick up Sunday 15:30 hours
• Order of Dress : FTU.
• Ensure to eat prior to arrival.

18-20 Oct 2019 -  Silver Star Expedition (Mandatory for level qualification) Cadets going will be given the details at a later date 

Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019 - RSM Change of Command Parade

• Location : Camp Chestermere 
• Time : 19:00 hours
• Order of Dress : Full Dress Uniform

Something of interest ...

Being in cadets is one of the many great ways to fulfill the requirements in the different levels of "The Duke of Edinburgh's Award". 

"RCACC 3125 Calgary Highlanders" is an Award Unit you can join while on your journey. Please speak with Capt Fong for more information. 
Don't know what this is? Check out the video to get an overview on what the award is all about.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Av9NoUafq0&fbclid=IwAR1hD9vZV60YzohOF_Taoy8eNEd5Ux-mUCtOp0roJZiDVUUEpah0pGeq5yQ  

Wanted - Cadet Social Media Correspondent(s)
3125 RCACC is now on Instagram @3125armycadets and is looking for a cadet to assist in managing our social media accounts. If interested, come speak with me, Capt Fong, at a later date.  
    
What is happening with our Unit Support Group?
-  There is currently nothing upcoming. 

***REMINDER***
All parents and/or guardians of an active cadets are members of our Unit Support Group, which is the primary support for the corps day-to-day operation. Please attend the monthly meetings to receive the latest updates and information, to voice your concerns and opinion, and help drive the changes you want you to see.

What is happening with our League?

The Army Cadet League (Southern Zone) will be at this year's GlobalFest, and is offering a discount code for family and friends online. Try "armycdt2019" and/or "VOLUNTEER"

Cookbooks for sell. Each book costs: $20.00. This cookbook is dedicated to the late Joanne Nilsson for her dedication and hard work on behalf of the League. Orders can be phoned to Dwayne Thomas at 403-462-0240.  Cookbooks can be paid for and pick up at GlobalFest.

The next ACL Southern Zone meeting is on September 21, 2019. All is welcome, attached is the meeting schedule for 2019-2020

What is happening with our Regiment?
- ​There is currently nothing upcoming. 

​
Captain Ada Fong, CD
Commanding Officer

Good Morning,

The Army Cadet League of Canada (ACLC) Alberta Southern Zone is planning to have a tent at GlobalFest 2019 for the recruitment of Army Cadets and potential interested Adults, as part of their "once a year membership drive" under AGLC casino fund usage rules. This activity replaces their involvement in the Stampede grounds as in years past. 

Please ensure you had read the details below and understands the committed responsibilities prior to volunteering. Senior Cadets and/or those who can commit to all (or most) of the days available are preferred.  Individual needs to be comfortable and confident in speaking to the public, and that they can discuss the benefits of joining our program.  Please respond ASAP (NLT 15 June 19). 

Officer in Charge will advise those that are selected to participate, and their respective shift(s). A meeting will be held for all participants on Fri 5 Jul 19, details to follow.  

• The dates are 15 Aug, 17 Aug, 20 Aug, 22 Aug and 24 Aug 2019.
• The ask is for 1 M and 1 F Cadet, 1 Piper, and 1 Officer to man the tent for each of the above dates from 1730-2130 hrs. A league Rep will also be at the tent. Additionally, the ask is for 1 M and 1 F Cadet, and 1 Officer to roam the grounds as roving recruiters per shift, but also to attract people to the tent location. A display of Cadet equipment and video display will be set-up by the League inside the tent. 
• Each Cadet and Officer will in turn receive a free admission to the fireworks display, and each Officer will receive a parking pass. Of note, those parking in the area are prohibited from removing their vehicles until all foot traffic is dispersed, which could mean @2245 or 2300. Families of participating Cadets will also be given a promo code for reduced entry fees in the fireworks.
• Our Cadets and Officers will have access to first line F/A in the form of Paramedics on-site, etc.
• The League would like to "raffle off" a box of IMPs/MREs along with one of their cookbooks which contains IMP/MRE recipes (which they will purchase).  
• Follow-up with new recruits in the 2019-2020 training year would be asked from all Army Cadet units to see who joined as a result of Globalfest. A handout will be given out by the League showing a map of all Army Cadet locations and parade nights/timings. It is hoped that the DND Army Cadet pamphlet is also available for the League to give out.
• Volunteers (Cadet and Officer) must be advised/be aware that if inclement weather postpones an evening of fireworks, the event will move to the next evening – as such, those committing to work a particular shift(s) must be able to work the following evening if inclement weather forces a rescheduling.

Additionally, there is a Citizenship ceremony being held on the Tuesday 20 Aug 19 during one of the shifts and it was asked if we could have our attending Cadets act as escorts or even a Color Party w/o arms for the swearing in ceremony. We would aim to identify Cadets that are confident to lead the group/attendees in singing O' Canada.
Once Cadets are dismissed from their duties on the site i.e. once the tent shuts down etc – they can either leave on their own means or stay afterwards with their family to take in the fireworks display (just as we did with the Stampede Grandstand show in 2017). This means cadets are then no longer under the officers' charge/ supervision. 

Captain Ada Fong, CD
Commanding Officer

Opportunity for those who may not be attending Summer Training. Please speak with the CO if interested. 

$1000.00 POSTSECONDARY BURSARY OFFERED for post-secondary studies.
APPLY BY May 31, 2019
For more details about the scholarship and access to the electronic application form can be found under policy 17.4 on Awards, Grants and Bursaries page 
http://www.armycadetleague.ca/awards-grants-and-bursaries

Good Evening,

We are in the final stretch of this training year and cadets are finishing up their respective levels. 
Summer camp offers had been provided to most, but more may come to those still waiting, as the different Cadets Training Centers (CTC) organize their intake occupancy among different courses. If your son/daughter had accepted an offer but become unavailable during the time of their course, it is important to advise us at your earliest. Also, transportation to/from CTC are arrange (and pay for) by the our regional office, if you wish to drop-off / pick-up your son/daughter from the CTC, you must fill out the necessary documents in advance.  Finally, visits (on weekends only) during their course period is welcome, however, advance planning and advisory is appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak with the officers.  

What is happening in training for April & May :

Tuesday, 2 April 2019 - CO's Parade (Full Dress), other Tuesday evening are LHQ training as normal (FTU)

Saturday, 6 April 2019 -  2019 Vimy Commemoration Parade   

• Location : The Military Museum (4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary) 
• Time : 11:30 to 14:30 hours (parade will start at 12:00 hrs)
• Order of Dress : No.1A (Full Dress)
• Cadet will eat prior to arrival, bring a water bottle as needed. 
• This will be conducted OUTDOOR, please dress / layer as appropriate.
  

Saturday, 27 April 2019 - St Juliens Parade (joining the Calgary Highlanders Regiment) 

• Location : Starting at Mewata Armory (801 11 St SW, Calgary) 
• Time : TBA
• Order of Dress : No.1A (Full Dress)
• Cadet will eat prior to arrival, bring a water bottle as needed. 
• This will be conducted OUTDOOR, please dress / layer as appropriate.

As per CATO 46-01, “the cadet all-season jacket must be worn year round, while in uniform, when weather conditions warrants. RCAC crest must be worn on the left
breast of the all-season jacket. The liner and the exterior jacket may be worn separately or as a set. Rank slip-ons shall be worn on both. Medals, ribbons and
sashes may be worn on the all season jacket for outdoor parades and ceremonies when they would be worn on the jacket. The wear of a civilian winter jacket is
forbidden while in uniform. Exceptionally, a cadet may be authorized to wear a civilian coat if he/she has yet to receive the cadet winter coat.”
NOT wearing a coat in inclement weather is not an option

Friday - Sunday, 3-5 May 2019 - Navigation FTX (Mandatory Training)

• Cadets will depart for the training site Friday evening (18:00 hours) and returning Sunday afternoon (15:30 hours)
• Suggested kit list can be found on our website.

Sunday, 26 May 2019 - Calgary Highlanders Cadets Joint Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR)

• Location :  Mewata Armory (801 11 St SW, Calgary)  
• Time : 08:00 to 16:30 hours / ACR commence at 13:00 hours
• Order of Dress : Cadets are to arrive in appropriate civilian clothing and bring their full dress uniforms on a hanger/ in a garment bag.
• Breakfast/Lunch will be provided (cost is divided among each corps' support committee).

Other upcoming dates ...

1-3 June 2019 -  Silver Star Expedition (Tentative date allocated) 
8 June 2019 - 3125 RCACC 15th Annual Ceremonial Review (Mess Dinner)

What is our Parents Committee planning? 

Saturday, 13 April 2019 (Tentative) -  Brewery Tour *** Age 18+

• Location :  TBD
• Time : 14:00 - 17:00 hours
• Order of Dress : Civilian 
• $30 per ticket (in advance or at the door) event max at 50 people. Ticket will include : Pint of beer / Individual Pizza / Brewery Tour / Small Keeper.
• There will be Social Hour following, $5 Pint. 

What is happening with our Regiment?

Nil.

What is happening in the Chestermere Community?

FRIDAY NIGHT FRIENDS ACTIVITY NIGHT
Connecting families with special needs children with each other.  This will be an opportunity for the kids to play and parents or caregivers to network with other families and service providers in Chestermere & area. 
March 29th & May 10th   6:30—8:00 pm at the Chestermere Rec Centre Main Hall and all ages are welcome.   
Bouncy Houses, Activity Stations and lots of fun for the kids!
If you have a program, service or product that would be of interest to these families and would like to attend to share your info, please email: recreation@chestermerecrca.com
 
EASTER HOP FAMILY JELLYBEAN DANCE
Fri April 12th 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Chestermere Rec Centre Main Hall 
Cost at the Door:  $5/person or $15/family (ages 2 & under – free)
DJ, Dancing and Lots of Family Fun!    All ages welcome!

Chestermere High School’s theatre program will be performing Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical. Performances are Thursday, April 11th, at 7 pm, Friday, April 12th is the dinner theatre at 6 pm, and Saturday, April 13th there is a 2 pm and 6 pm performance. To buy tickets go to https://chstheatre.brownpapertickets.com/, or purchase tickets by phone at 1-800-838-3006. 


​Captain Ada Fong
Commanding Officer
3125 (Calgary Highlanders) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps 
Canadian Armed Forces                                                                   
ada.fong@cadets.gc.ca