Summer Camp applications are all handed in, the training staff will now work on completing the next phase and submit them into Regional office for selection. When selections are completed, individual's 'Offer of Participation' will be return to us ... the projected time frame is late March / early April. 

Tuesday Evenings will be our regular LHQ training.

Saturday, 19 Jan 2019 - Corps Marksmanship (Shooting) Day 

• Location : Camp Chestermere
• Time : 09:00 to 15:00 hours
• Order of Dress : Civilian
• Bring your own lunch / snack / water

Sunday, 20 Jan 2019 - Marksmanship Team (5 cadets) shoot
*** Participating cadets will be selected from the previous day to shoot competition targets for provincial mail in scoring.  

• Location : Camp Chestermere
• Time : 09:00 to 13:00 hours
• Order of Dress : Civilian
• Bring your own lunch / snack / water

Friday - Sunday, 1 - 3 Feb 2019 - Winter 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.

Saturday, 9 Feb 2019 - Optimist AMS&NW District Meeting (8 Volunteers Needed)

• Location : Executive Hotel Calgary (828 23 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8T4)
• Time : 07:45 to 09:00 hours
• Order of Dress : No. 1A (Full Dress with medals)
• 3125 cadets are invited to provide the Color / Flag Party for this year's meeting held in Calgary. Interested cadets need to contact Capt Fong (no later than next Thursday, 24 Jan 2019). If 3125 RCACC can not provide enough cadets, which will be disappointing, the opportunity needs to be open to other corps so not to impact the event.  
• This is an organization in both Canada & USA, and this meeting will have representation from both countries, 2 provinces and 1 state.
• To learn more of the organization - http://optimistyyc.org/about/

Saturday, 9 Feb 2019 - Volunteer Lunch at #286 Legion

• Location : #286 Legion ( #5, 1107 33 St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6T2 ) 
• Time : 12:00 to 13:30 hours
• Order of Dress : Civilians
• Please RSVP prior the 1 Feb 2019

Captain Ada Fong
 
Commanding Officer
3125 (Calgary Highlanders) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps 
Canadian Armed Forces                                                                   
ada.fong@cadets.gc.ca
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As we are half way into December, so is the training year 2018 -2019. On behalf of 3125 Calgary Highlanders RCACC, I wish all cadets and their family a wonder and safe holiday. 

What is happening in December

Tuesday, 18 Dec 2018 - Holiday Pizza Party

• Order of Dress : Holiday Sweater (optional)
• Timings : 1830 - 2100 hrs
• Cadets will have an evening of sports and/or movie. Once we have a count of how many people we have, the staff will place the order for pizza delivery. 
• Cadets' family (parents and/or siblings) are invited, bring your favorite holiday treat to share is welcome. 

*** Cadets will STAND DOWN for the holiday from 19 Dec 2018 to 7 Jan 2019 ***


Tuesday, 8 Jan 2019 - Regular Training / CO's parade

• Order of Dress : No.1 
• Timings : 1830 - 2130 hrs
• Regular Training conducted

Save the Date(s)

• Sat, 12 Jan 2019 - Community Collaboration Conference (CCC) for Calgary 1
• Sat, 19 Jan 2019 - Corps Marksmanship (Shooting) Day 
• Sun, 20 Jan 2019 - Marksmanship Team (5 cadets) will be selected from the previous day to shoot competition targets for provincial scoring. 
• Fri, 1 Feb - Sun, 3 Feb 2019 - Winter FTX
• Sat, 9 Feb 2019 - Optimum Internal Conference (Volunteers Needed)

What's happening with our Parents Committee / Unit Support Group? 

• Upcoming Fundraisers
  • Brewery Tour $30 (max 50 people per tour) Tentative dates are both  19th Jan & 9th Feb 2019
  • Bottle Drive : Tentative date - 5th Jan 2019

What's happening with The Army Cadet League?
The Army Cadet League of Canada, Alberta Branch, Southern Zone is organizing a fundraiser.  They are compiling a cookbook for sale and would like all members, family and friends of members to participate by sending in recipes.   
Require recipes for the following categories:

1.  Appetizers & Beverages
2. Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches
3. Vegetables & Side Dishes
4. Main Meals
5. Desserts
6. Worldly Dishes – Ethnic
7. MRE’s/Miscellaneous

The deadline for receipt of recipes is JANUARY 10, 2019. 
Please email all recipes to Judy Barry. Email address:  cadetmom3@gmail.com  .     


The aim is at least 350 recipes.  Please put the name of the person whose recipe it is (eg. Grandma X, or your name) in the upper right corner, so that they may acknowledge your recipe.
The projected launch for this fundraiser is by April 15, 2019 and the cost of the cookbooks will be $20.00.  

Captain Ada Fong
 
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 

Tuesday, 2nd Oct 2018 - LHQ night 

• This week's training was cancelled due to weather & road conditions.

​Tuesday, 9th Oct 2018 - LHQ night 

• Order of Dress : Acceptable civilians for new cadets 
• Timings : 1830 - 2130 hrs
• There will be a Guest Speaker from Alberta Health Services (Chestermere's Location)

Tuesday, 16th Oct 2018 - LHQ night (CO's Parade)

• Order of Dress : No.1 / Acceptable civilians for new cadets 
• Timings : 1830 - 2130 hrs
• Regular Training conducted

Friday - Sunday, 19th - 21th Oct 2018 - Gold Star Expedition (Mandatory)

• Capt Elias will be providing details to all Gold Star

Saturday, 20th Oct 2018 - Calgary 1 Community Coordinating Committee (CCC) Meeting

• Order of Dress : Business Casual
• Timings : 0930 - 1230 hrs
• Location : Calgary Military Museum (Tentative)
• Chaired by Maj Caswell 
• The CCC brings to the table Army, Air, Sea corps and squadron within each of the 3 zones in Alberta (Chestermere belongs in Calgary 1), stake holders are represented by the Officers, Senior cadets, Unit Support Group, Elemental League Rep, and the Legion Rep.  
• If you wish to learn more or attend this meeting, please contact Capt Fong (NLT 12 Oct)

Tuesday, 23rd Oct 2018 - LHQ night 

• Order of Dress : FTU / Acceptable civilians for new cadets 
• Timings : 1830  - 2130 hrs
• Regular Training conducted

2018 Poppies Campaign for Remembrance Day
(It is expected each cadet commit to one day minimum)

Saturday & Sunday, 27 & 28 Oct  2018 (#286 Legion)
Saturday & Sunday, 3 & 4 Nov 2018 (#52 Legion)
Saturday, 10 Nov 2018 *Tentative (#286 Legion)

• Order of Dress : No. 1
• Timings : 0900 to 1500 hrs
• Loctions : TBA
• Lunch is traditionally provided by the Legions
• Cadets will be divided to different retail locations within the areas assigned to each Legion.
• Parents drivers & assistance will be require.

Remembrance Day : 11 Nov 2018

• Order of Dress : CAF Members - DEU / Cadets - No. 1
• Timings : 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs
• Loctions : City of Chestermere & #286 Legion
• Cadets will be divided base on their geographic location of residence to attend & participate in Remembrance Day Services.

What's happening with our Regiment?

Battle of Walcheren Causeway  
Our affiliated regiment, The Calgary Highlanders, had extend an invitation to each of the cadet corps to attend the Walcheren Parade (approx. 7-10 pers from each of the 4 CH Cadet Corps)

Date: Wednesday, 24 Oct 2018.  
Timings : Parade practice will commence approx 1900 hrs / Markers will be called on at 2030 hrs / Dismissal approx. 2130 hrs
Order of Dress : CAF Members - DEU / Cadets - No. 1 / Civilians - Business Casual

Cadets wishing to participate must inform Capt Fong (NLT 19 Oct)

Captain Ada Fong
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

Evening,
 
Thank you for everyone who join me at the Unit Support Group meeting this evening.
During the meeting, I gave a briefing on us joining our sister Calgary Highlanders Cadets Corps in Airdrie (3016 RCACC) on a Battlefield Tour in 2020 (April 9 - 19, 2020).

This trip of a lifetime for the cadets is approx 1.5 years away from departure date, and the first meeting is scheduled to be next Monday:
 
September 24, 2018 at the AG Building – 97 East Lake Ramp NE, Airdrie AB from 1900-2100 hrs in the Theatre Room.
 
This is a meeting for PARENTS ONLY at this time. I look forward to meeting all of you and starting this trip off with a great first meeting.

Recap:
Cadets must be an "active" member of the corps at the time of travel (April 2020)
Each traveler (both cadet and staff) will be responsible for individual's cost in full
Cadet is $3,683.00 / Officer (or Adult staff) is $4,093.00
Post fundraising, the monies raised (not including $10,000 held for contingency funds) will be divided equality among paid travelers.

Link to our tour group website: www.eftours.ca/2121487ff

Regards,

Capt A. Fong
Commanding Officer

WELCOME BACK!!

Hope everyone had an amazing summer and are already for another great training year.

What is happening in training for September 2018 :

Saturday, 8th Sept 2018 - Chestermere Country Fair

• Order of Dress : 1A (Full Dress w/ medals)
• Cadets are to meet at the Middle School NLT 0830 hours (128 W Lakeview Dr, Chestermere, AB)
• Please have breakfast at home, bring water bottle if needed. 
• Parents and family members can find a spot along Chestermere Drive to await for the parade to come by (leaving Middle School at 0930 hrs), parking available at the Recreation Centre.  
• Cadets will be dismissed after the parade

Tuesday, 11th Sept 2018 - First Parade Night 

• Parents/Guardians are asked to stay to complete Annual Validation.
• Update of Detail Health / Medical Condition are REQUIRED

Why the change in Parade Night to TUESDAY?

• Gaining approx 6 more training nights in a training year.
• Allowing our cadets to join optional training / teams with other units that are often offered on Monday nights (i.e. Pipes & Drum, Drill, Marksmanship).
• Increase attendance on training nights post FTX.

Wednesday, 12th Sept 2018 - Chestermere Fall Energizer (Volunteers needed)

• Order of Dress : 1C (Full Dress w/ ribbons) or FTU
• Timings : 1730 hrs - 2000 hrs
• Cadets will be interacting with the public, sharing their experiences, promoting the program, and answering questions to their abilities.

Saturday, 22th Sept 2018 - Biv Tech Training / Refresher

• Order of Dress : FTU
• Timings : 09:30 - 15:00 hrs
• Bring your own lunch/snack and water
• Cadets will learn basic fundamentals of Bush Craft 

Monday, 24th Sept 2018 - Battlefield Tour (April 2020) Info Night

• This meeting is for PARENTS ONLY
• Timings : 19:00 hrs - 21:00hrs
• Expectations, Fundraising ideas

Friday - Sunday, 28th - 30th Sept 2018 - Biv Tech FTX

• First field exercise of the training year
• Cadets are to be at Camp Chestermere on Friday NLT 18:00 hrs
• Cadets are due back and dismiss on Sunday, approx 15:30 hrs
• Basic kit list can be found under "Resource"

What is happening with our Unit Support Group (USG): 
The Unit Support Group (USG), formally known as Parents Association Committee (PAC), is the biggest sponsor and support group of 3125 RCACC - Chestermere. When you enroll your son/daughter into the Cadets program, you also become a member of the corps USG and is encouraged to take part in it, sharing ideas and helping with different aspects to drive the success of our corps.
There are few events happening in the Fall, details to follow.

What's happening with our Regiment?

Saturday, 1st Sept 2018

• The Regimental Pipes and Drums of the Calgary Highlanders are the duty band for this years Calgary Highland Games, they will also compete as a pipe band grade 3. Come out and enjoy highland tradition. Opening ceremonies at 1300.  
• Full details can be found on http://calgaryhighlandgames.org/

Let me know if you have any questions, and I will see you all soon.

Captain Ada Fong
Commanding Officer
3125 Calgary Highlanders Cadet Corps
 

Good Evening,
As we wrap-up our training year and Stand Down for the summer, on behalf of the officers, staff, and Parents Committee of 3125 RCACC, "THANK YOU" for all the efforts and support you have given during this past year. 

Below are some information on summer training, summer events & opportunities, and key dates for the Fall when we will begin Training Year 2018-2019. 

Monday, 18 June 2018 (6:30pm) will be our last evening of cadets before we stand down for the summer. Cadets are to arrive in civilian clothing and assist the staff in storing away our office and supply area. For those cadets attending the various Cadet Training Centre (CTC), I encourage you to inspect your uniform and make requests of exchange if you require any. 

• Do the "hug test". Give yourself a hug in your tunic, if it is too tight to do this comfortably ... You should get a larger tunic.
• If you were to sit down, will your poker dots socks be visible for all to see? (Do not wear poker dots socks with your uniform)
• Can you do up the top button of your shirt without being choked?

Parents are all invited to attend The Parents Committee AGM (18 June 2018). Topics of discussions will be bettering communication, reviewing Committee By-Laws, ideas for future fundraising, and upcoming casino event. 
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The 2018 Summer Training season is just around the corner, Regional Cadets Support Unit (RCSU) movements team will automatically arrange travel from/to the cadets' home city. If you have the slightest intention to drop off / pick up your cadet (this includes signing them in/out on weekends), the Parental Pick Up (PPU) form needs to be filled out prior as soon as possible. You may send this form directly to: "NorthwestTransport@forces.gc.ca" and Cc "3125Army@cadets.gc.ca" Last min decision may result in parents/guardians absorbing travel cost sustained by RCSU movements. 
Here are links to various CTC facebook pages for your reference. Some had already uploaded this year's Joining Instructions (JI)
Albert Head, HMCS Quadra, Comox, Vernon, Rocky Mountain, Cold Lake, Whitehorse, Gimli, CTC AATC Canadore, Trenton, Connaught, HMCS Ontario and Cadets de St-Jean.
Northwest Cadets
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The Calgary Stampede has once again requested Cadet participation in the Parade this year. 120 Cadets (35 cadets from each elements and 15 Navy League Cadets) will act as Pacers. This is a 2 part event (see poster attached). If interested, please advise Capt Fong NLT Friday, 22 June 2018.

• On Thursday 5 July 2018 there is a BBQ for all participants from 1700-2000 wherein final details/discussion will occur on how the parade will unfold, including Cadet duties as Pacers
• On Friday 6 July 2018 breakfast will start at 0600, and Pacers need to be in place NLT 0715 hrs. The end timing for this activity is 1300 hrs.

 Stampede BBQ and Parade 2018 - Info Poster with...
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Applications for the 2018 National Expedition are now open until 22 June 2018, please let Capt Fong know ASAP. This expedition will be conducted from the 20th of August to the 4th of September at Mount Columbia, Alberta. Activities will include mountain biking and mountaineering. 
There will be 4 cadets selected from Northwest.
Prerequisites:

• Gold star qualified;
• Minimum 16 years old by 20 Aug 18;
• Must have completed gold star expeditions; 
• Must have completed a regional expedition; 
• Minimum silver fitness;
• No medical limitations; 
• Possesses an exemplary cadet service record;
• Have consent from parents/guardians; and
• Be recommended by the unit Commanding Officer.

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First community event of 2018-2019 Training Year : Chestermere Country Fair - Saturday, 8 September 2018 (Details will be published closer to date)

First training night back: Monday, 10 September 2018

Chestermere Fall Energizer (recruiting event): Wednesday, 12 September 2018

Battle Field Tour (Spring 2019) is in planning - If finalized, cadet will be required to pay a deposit of approx $500 (more details in the Fall).
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Finally, one of our supporting Royal Canadian Legion, TVS Branch 52, is having their Casino Event on 27 & 28 Aug at Casino Calgary. 
They are seeking volunteers to help, if interested/able please contact Dawn Adam at bnlsforever@gmail.com  

If there are any questions, stories, or achievements during the summer, please do not hesitate to contact us via any of our platforms. 

Captain Ada Fong
Commanding Officer
3125 Calgary Highlanders Cadet Corps
Canadian Armed Forces                                                                                      
ada.fong@cadets.gc.ca | Tel: 403-608-0055

www.chestermerecadets.com

Evening,

The Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) is a parade to celebrate the hard work and dedication of each cadet throughout the training year, a finale to showcase their achievements. The formal parade will be once again joint, bringing together the 4 Calgary Highlanders Cadet Corps (Calgary, Airdrie, High River, Chestermere).

SUNDAY JUNE 3rd – Calgary Highlanders Cadets Joint ACR

• Cadets are to meet at Mewata Armoury (801 11 St SW in Calgary) at 07:30 hrs in civilian clothing, bring all uniform parts in a garment/garbage bag (labelled with "Name & Unit #"). 
• Breakfast and lunch will be provided to the cadets.
•  The Joint ACR will begin at 15:00 hrs, guests are asked to be seated before 14:45. There will be refreshments after.
• Cadets will be dismiss around 17:30 hrs  ​

 Parade Invite - ACR 2018.docx
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The following Monday night will be our own awards night, annual awards will be presented to individual recognizing their achievements in different areas of the program.

MONDAY JUNE 4th – 3125 Awards Presentation & Potluck

• Presentation of our annual awards, followed by a social gathering of cadets, parents and guests.
• The original plan of BBQ will be changed to POTLUCK (due to lack of BBQ available to us). Please assist us by bringing a snack/treat to share (20-40 people). Parents Committee with provide Meat & Cheese platter, Beverages
  • Families with Last Names A - L : Please bring a savory dish
  • Families with Last Names M - Z : Please bring a sweet dish
• Time 19:00hrs
• Dress: Cadets - 1A / Guests - Smart Causal

I hope to see you all there, joining me in celebrating your son/daughter.

Capt Fong
Commanding Officer
 

Below is the information for the Stampede parade this July. Our goal is to send 130 cadets (all elements) to assist as pacers, which will provide the cadet program ongoing representation throughout the parade.
 
If your cadets (or yourself) are interested, please connect with Capt Fong.
 
- Capt Fong

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Good Day Folks,
 
The Calgary Stampede has once again requested Cadet participation in the Parade this year. This is an excellent opportunity for us to gain invaluable exposure for our program, on an international stage. We also received new recruits into the Cadet program from our participation last year. This year they are asking for 130 Cadet participants to act as Pacers. We are seeking 35 Cadets from each of the three elements, as well as 25 Navy League Cadets.
 
On Thursday 5 July 2018 there is a BBQ for all participants from 1700-2000 wherein final details/discussion will occur on how the parade will unfold, including Cadet duties as Pacers (see attached poster).
 
On Friday 6 July 2018 breakfast will start at 0600, and Pacers need to be in place NLT 0715 hrs. The end timing for this activity is 1300 hrs.
 
Unit CO’s - what we need from you: canvass your units and identify interested Cadets. Register your Cadets in Fortress under CalStampP18. We also require Officers and screened Adults to assist in supervision during the parade/along the parade route.
               
Diary Date for Unit CO’s to register participating Cadets in Fortress, and identify Officers and screened Adults who can assist with supervision to their Zn Trg O is NLT 0800 Monday 25 June 2018.  
 
Regards, 
Major Jason W. Pertson, CD
Area Elemental Advisor – Army (Calgary)
Regional Cadet Support Unit (Northwest)
Canadian Armed Forces