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COVID-19 Updates
7 December 2020
CANCDTGEN 036/20 - Cadet Fitness Assessment Incentive Program
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9 November 2020
2021 Spring and Summer Training Directive
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20 October 2020
Message from the Commander CJCR - Summer 2021
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20 October 2020
Message from the Commander CJCR - Virtual Courses Now Available
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16 October 2020
Message from the Commander CJCR - Virtual Courses Now Available
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30 September 2020
Message - Aide Memoire - Conduct Training in a COVID-19 Environment
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WHAT'S NEW?
This area will be used to keep you up to date on recent Falkland events, competition results, upcoming deadlines and other information. Be sure to check out our Calendar for the most up to date event details.
Navy League Medal of Excellence and Music Award Nominations
It is that time of year again, where we are taking nominations for the Navy League Medal of Excellence (NLMOE) and Music Awards.
Eligibility for NLMOE
Eligibility for MUSIC AWARD
Again, there is a lot of flexibility in scoring that will be accorded this year due to Covid-19. Consideration will be given to cadets that have exhibited unique qualities, innovation, leadership, ingenuity, perseverance, and/or enthusiasm in the band program since the Covid-19 stand down and restrictions. Consideration will be given to those who have gone above and beyond and participated in band activities at the corps, area and regional levels. More than one cadet may be nominated if you feel they are truly deserving and meet the eligibility criteria above.
You can nominate cadets for the NLMOE or Music Award HERE. Just scroll down to the appropriate contact form.
The CO must sign off and submit all nominations to the Navy League by 1 March 2021, so it would be greatly appreciated if you could submit your nominations NLT 26 Feb 2021. Thank you!
Eligibility for NLMOE
- Attended a minimum of 80% of all activities in the current training year;
- Achieved the rank of Petty Officer second class or higher;
- Consistently set an outstanding personal example of dress and deportment;
- Demonstrated a thorough grasp of cadet training, as indicated by promotions, examinations and previous awards; and
- Demonstrated good citizenship through community service activities.
Eligibility for MUSIC AWARD
- Be an outstanding Level IV instrumentalist;
- Shown outstanding participation in Cadet Parades, engagements as a Cadet Musician;
- Shown outstanding loyalty to his/her Cadet Corps;
- Shown exceptional dedication to the music training program; and
- Maintained a hiqh degree of dress, deportment, drill, conduct, manner and dependability.
Again, there is a lot of flexibility in scoring that will be accorded this year due to Covid-19. Consideration will be given to cadets that have exhibited unique qualities, innovation, leadership, ingenuity, perseverance, and/or enthusiasm in the band program since the Covid-19 stand down and restrictions. Consideration will be given to those who have gone above and beyond and participated in band activities at the corps, area and regional levels. More than one cadet may be nominated if you feel they are truly deserving and meet the eligibility criteria above.
You can nominate cadets for the NLMOE or Music Award HERE. Just scroll down to the appropriate contact form.
The CO must sign off and submit all nominations to the Navy League by 1 March 2021, so it would be greatly appreciated if you could submit your nominations NLT 26 Feb 2021. Thank you!
UPDATE - Co-operative Education Program
Update: Sandy MacDonald of the UCDSB has graciously accepted to speak to our cadets and parents during our virtual training session taking place on March 3rd, 2021 between 7:20 and 8:00 pm. This would be a good opportunity to raise any questions you may have.
Previous:
This year, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Co-operative Education Program in which cadets in RCSU Central can obtain high school credits during the training year, will be expanded to include all areas of RCSU Central.
Although the program is lead by UCDSB, cadets do not need to be students of that school board to participate. Any Ontario high school student in any school board (English, French, Catholic, or Public) may participate as long as they have already obtained at least one high school credit, or will have one credit by the end of June 2021, and reside in Ontario.
How it works is that cadets, once registered, can obtain up to 4 credits per training year based on the work, participation, and attendance of any cadet activity including mandatory, complementary, and optional training. Virtual training is included. For every 90 hours logged with cadet related activities, one credit can be granted. Credits are tailored to match a cadet’s interests and involvement. For example, Phys Ed credits, History credits, and Music credits are all possible, based on what activities the cadet routinely participates. Cadets will also complete the pre-placement assignments and a monthly journal entry.
The registration form for cadets, as well as a FAQ sheet can be found below.
Previous:
This year, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Co-operative Education Program in which cadets in RCSU Central can obtain high school credits during the training year, will be expanded to include all areas of RCSU Central.
Although the program is lead by UCDSB, cadets do not need to be students of that school board to participate. Any Ontario high school student in any school board (English, French, Catholic, or Public) may participate as long as they have already obtained at least one high school credit, or will have one credit by the end of June 2021, and reside in Ontario.
How it works is that cadets, once registered, can obtain up to 4 credits per training year based on the work, participation, and attendance of any cadet activity including mandatory, complementary, and optional training. Virtual training is included. For every 90 hours logged with cadet related activities, one credit can be granted. Credits are tailored to match a cadet’s interests and involvement. For example, Phys Ed credits, History credits, and Music credits are all possible, based on what activities the cadet routinely participates. Cadets will also complete the pre-placement assignments and a monthly journal entry.
The registration form for cadets, as well as a FAQ sheet can be found below.
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Virtual Pleasure Craft Operator Competency (PCOC) Training
Regional Cadet Support Unit (Central) will be conducting virtual SCOP Module 1 (Pleasure Craft Operator Competency) courses for sea cadets over a twelve week period starting 25 Jan 2021 and concluding 23 Apr 2021.
In total there are ten serials created that will be conducted once a week for a period of six weeks. Individual weeknight sessions are expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
Each corps will be allocated three to five serials depending on area population size with twenty units being assigned to a serial. Maximum number of billets for each serial will be twenty cadets as per Transport Canada regulations for virtually delivered courses.
Unfortunately, Falkland has only been allocated 5 billets, i.e. only one cadet will be selected for each serial.
Serial Dates and Area allocation are as follows:a.
Serials will be loaded on a first-come, first-served basis; however, corps will be limited to one cadet per serial in order to provide a fair opportunity for the other corps covered by that serial. If there are billets remaining then corps will be given the opportunity to backfill.
Prerequisites. There are no prerequisites required; however, consideration will be given to Phase 3 cadets or higher.
Registration :
In total there are ten serials created that will be conducted once a week for a period of six weeks. Individual weeknight sessions are expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
Each corps will be allocated three to five serials depending on area population size with twenty units being assigned to a serial. Maximum number of billets for each serial will be twenty cadets as per Transport Canada regulations for virtually delivered courses.
Unfortunately, Falkland has only been allocated 5 billets, i.e. only one cadet will be selected for each serial.
Serial Dates and Area allocation are as follows:a.
- 21SCOP01vPCOC Mo 25 Jan - 1 Mar
- 21SCOP02vPCOC Tu 26 Jan - 2 Mar
- 21SCOP03vPCOC We 27 Jan - 3 Mar
- 21SCOP04vPCOC Th 28 Jan - 4 Mar
- 21SCOP05vPCOC Fr 29 Jan - 5 Mar
- 21SCOP06vPCOC Mo 8 Mar - 19 Apr
- 21SCOP07vPCOC Tu 9 Mar - 13 Apr
- 21SCOP08vPCOC We 10 Mar - 14 Apr
- 21SCOP09vPCOC Th 11 Mar - 15 Apr
- 21SCOP10vPCOC Fr 12 Mar - 23 Apr
Serials will be loaded on a first-come, first-served basis; however, corps will be limited to one cadet per serial in order to provide a fair opportunity for the other corps covered by that serial. If there are billets remaining then corps will be given the opportunity to backfill.
Prerequisites. There are no prerequisites required; however, consideration will be given to Phase 3 cadets or higher.
Registration :
- Interested cadets can submit their names via our website HERE.
- You are encouraged to sign up as quickly as possible as the serials have already begun.
- Don't forget to select a serial.
- Once we have your names and the serials you have selected, we will add them to a registration form which will then be sent to the Regional SCOP OPI Lt(N) Jon Wright.
- Instructors will communicate directly with the cadets via email and provide them with the links for their particular serial prior to the start of their course.
- Successful participants will be provided with a temporary PCOC certificate, a SCOP Module 1 certificate and a permanent PCOC card will be mailed direct to the participant.
Joining Cadets - Online Registration
As mentioned in our newsletters, there is a new Online Registration Tool to make the registration process easier to join cadets! Parents/guardians and prospective cadets can now visit our Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers website at HERE to receive information to help them start the registration process.
The tool will gather their contact information as well as the unit they are interested in joining and forward it to the corps/squadrons’ generic mailbox. Corps and squadrons will then be able to contact the parent/guardian to answer any questions and arrange for the completion of the registration process.
This is the first release of the new Online Registration Tool. It is the first of many improvements meant to support the current registration process, it does not replace the required documentation or FORTRESS data entry requirements. The Online Registration Tool will continue to evolve to streamline the current registration process.
You can also find this information on the Cadets Canada Facebook page HERE.
SO DON’T FORGET TO TELL ALL YOURS FRIENDS!!!
The tool will gather their contact information as well as the unit they are interested in joining and forward it to the corps/squadrons’ generic mailbox. Corps and squadrons will then be able to contact the parent/guardian to answer any questions and arrange for the completion of the registration process.
This is the first release of the new Online Registration Tool. It is the first of many improvements meant to support the current registration process, it does not replace the required documentation or FORTRESS data entry requirements. The Online Registration Tool will continue to evolve to streamline the current registration process.
You can also find this information on the Cadets Canada Facebook page HERE.
SO DON’T FORGET TO TELL ALL YOURS FRIENDS!!!
Please Donate to the Navy League of Canada Ottawa Branch
Due to Covid-19, all in-person fundraising activities have been put on hold for the foreseeable future. That means traditional fundraising activities such as Tag Days, hosted by our sponsor the Navy League of Canada Ottawa Branch (NLOB), will not be taking place this training year. The NLOB have been instrumental in supporting Falkland's training program in a wide range of ways including, but not limited to, recreational and educational trips, equipment for optional training and the purchase of awards to recognize our cadet's achievements. The Navy League Provincial Division has partnered with "Micharity" to organize a structured process to collect and distribute donations to the Branch of your choice and send charitable receipts immediately. Please consider making an online donation to our sponsoring Branch (NLOB) in support of cadet activities in our community. To donate to the NLOB, they have set up a link on their home page at www.ottawanavyleague.org, or go directly to the donations page for their Branch which can be accessed by clicking HERE. Donations using this link will be forwarded from the Ontario Division to the Ottawa Branch. However, please include a dedication on the form to the "Ottawa Branch" with the subject "Donation" to nlob.treasurer@gmail.com. This will help the NLOB monitor it locally. Your generous donations will have a huge impact on helping us deliver a youth program that is second to none and help young Canadians develop into our leaders of tomorrow. Thank you!
CANEX Kit Shop and CFOne Membership
The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services CFOne Program has recognized that Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers are a part of the extended Canadian Armed Forces community, and can now enjoy the advantages of the CFOne membership.
Those interested in a CFOne membership can visit: http://www.cf1fc.ca where they can complete the application form. Cadets and JCRs will require a token to do so, which can be found below.
The CF Morale and Welfare Services CFOne Program is also pleased that they have been able to work with CANEX to become an official kit shop for the National Cadet and Junior Canadian Ranger Support Group. Kit shop items can be found at the following address: https://www.canex.ca/en/military/military-kit-shops/national-cadet-and-junior-canadian-rangers-support-group-natl-cjcr-sp-gp
A welcome letter from the CEO of the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services CFOne Program in the official language of your choice can be found below.
Those interested in a CFOne membership can visit: http://www.cf1fc.ca where they can complete the application form. Cadets and JCRs will require a token to do so, which can be found below.
The CF Morale and Welfare Services CFOne Program is also pleased that they have been able to work with CANEX to become an official kit shop for the National Cadet and Junior Canadian Ranger Support Group. Kit shop items can be found at the following address: https://www.canex.ca/en/military/military-kit-shops/national-cadet-and-junior-canadian-rangers-support-group-natl-cjcr-sp-gp
A welcome letter from the CEO of the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services CFOne Program in the official language of your choice can be found below.
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Ottawa Mental Health Resources
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