1. 2784 GGFG Cadets - Parent Information Session Fall 2018
Will have photos rotating before the presentation
Will start with the 40 second cadet promo video
2784 GGFG Cadets - Parent Information Session
Fall 2018

2. Welcome Parents! Speakers:
Capt Jo Babin – Commanding Officer (CO)
Michel Asboth – Army Cadet League – Liaison Officer
Marc Rosove – Support Committee Chair
Feel free to ask questions during or after this presentation
Really appreciate you all coming out
This will be 1 of 2 all parent sessions for the year
Intent is to give an overview of the year aheadand the cadet program. And to establish a connection with the parent community
We are going to go fairly quickly. Happy to answer questions as we go and at the end
Speakers today will be ...

3. The Cadet Program Capt. Babin to outline
Mission. The mission of the Cadet Program is to contribute to the development and preparation of youth for the transition to adulthood, enabling them to meet the challenges of modern society, through a dynamic, community-based program.
Vision. A relevant, credible and proactive youth development organization, offering the program of choice for Canada’s youth, preparing them to become the leaders of tomorrow through a set of fun, challenging, well-organized and safe activities.
Aims
1. Develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership
2. Promote physical fitness
3. Stimulate the interest in youth of the sea, land and air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Capt. Babin to outline

4. Events Snapshot - Fall Welcome Back BBQ – Sept 8th
Silver and Gold Star Expedition Sept th
Fall FTX - Oct th
Sr. Cadet Development Day - Sat. Oct. 20th
Poppy Campaign – Oct. / Nov.
Remembrance Day Parade - Sun. Nov. 11th
Holiday Dinner - Wed. Dec. 19th

5. Events Snapshot – Winter / Spring
Winter Fun Day - Sat. Jan. 19th
Winter Parent Information Session
Winter FTX - Feb. 1-3
Overnight Guards Patrol - May 4th
Spring FTX
End of Year Event
Annual Ceremonial Review - Sun. Jun. 9th

6. Summer Training Camps Applications in early 2019
Selections by Mid – Late march
Based on merit and attendance
Summer programs 1-6 week
2, 3, 6 In Barrie, Ottawa
60 dollars per week bonus
Staffing opportunities after 4th year.

7. Community Volunteering & Fund Raising Events
Army Run
Somersault Events
Loblaws Bagging
Poppy Campaign
Legion Dinners

8. Extra Teams – Get Involved!
Drill Team
Biathlon
Marksmanship
Orienteering
Band

9. The Cadet program and the Canadian Armed Forces

10. So who runs the cadet program?
Staff
Sr. Cadets
Army Cadet League of Canada (Ontario)
Support Committee
Parents
Mostly Volunteers!
Staff
Military and Civilian
Paid and volunteer
Sr Cadets (how this works)

11. Those Darned Acronyms! FTX – Field Training Exercise (weekend camp)
CO – Commanding Officer (Capt. Babin)
DCO – Deputy Commanding Officer (Capt. Asboth)
IC – In Command (Platoon, Section, Team …)
2IC – 2nd In Command (Platoon, Section, Team …)
RSM – Regimental Sargent Major (Cadet – IC parade position)
DSM – Drill Sargent Major (Cadet – 2IC parade position)
CSM – Company Sergeant Major (Cadet - Third)
ACL – Army Cadet League
FTU – Field Training Uniform
CTC – Cadet Training Centre (Camp) ACL List of Acronyms, CF Acronym Finder (

12. No Charge for Cadets … but what does it Really Cost?
Military Funding
Sponsorship
Strathcona Legion
Currently looking for an additional sponsors
Fund Raising
Very high level overview of budget (above what’s covered by militarty)
What we get from the military
Mention of Legion and looking for another
Fund Raising
Cadets need to participate
Help needed from parents

13. How do I know what’s going on?
Facebook
Parade Closings
Support Committee Meetings
Your Cadet(s)!
Continually looking for improvements

14. Responsibilities & Expectations of Cadets
Stay Informed
Dress, Uniform
Wear correct one
Take care of kit
Deportment
Attendance / Participation – Only get what you put in
Lead

15. Expectations of Parents
Encourage cadets to maintain their responsibilities
Volunteering

16. Questions?
Thank You UTG!