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

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 ...

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

Events Snapshot - Fall Welcome Back BBQ – Sept 8th Silver and Gold Star Expedition Sept. 28-30th Fall FTX - Oct. 12-14th Sr. Cadet Development Day - Sat. Oct. 20th Poppy Campaign – Oct. / Nov. Remembrance Day Parade - Sun. Nov. 11th Holiday Dinner - Wed. Dec. 19th

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

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.

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

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

The Cadet program and the Canadian Armed Forces

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)

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 (http://www.btb.termiumplus.gc.ca/)

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

How do I know what’s going on? Facebook http://www.2784ggfg.com Email Parade Closings Support Committee Meetings Your Cadet(s)! Continually looking for improvements

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

Expectations of Parents Encourage cadets to maintain their responsibilities Volunteering

Questions? Thank You UTG!