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COVID-19 Updates
5 October 2021
Covid-19 Safety Protocols
We have been authorized to return to in-person training commencing 6 October 2021 at 1830 hours. That said, we have established Covid-19 Safety Protocols that must be followed by all who participate in the cadet program. These protocols must be read by all staff, parents/guardians and cadets in order to maximize safety during the conduct of any cadet activity and mitigate any safety concerns.
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20 September 2021
Letter from RCSU Central CO
Below you will find a letter from LCol O’Leary with respect to the provincial requirement that will come into effect on 22 Sep 21 with respect to the requirement to provide proof of vaccination within certain indoor settings including, but not limited to:
This requirement may have an impact on some cadet units when using facilities within our community, specifically municipal facilities that may fall under this requirement or other commercial facilities that we may be looking at conducting an activity.
Additional information on proof of COVIDf-19 vaccinations can be found at the Province of Ontario website at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/proof-covid-19-vaccination
Further, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has not implemented a requirement for CAF members or cadets to be vaccinated to participate in the cadet program. However, the intention of the letter from the CO to parents/guardians is to advise that due to the fact that the cadet program uses various facilities within a community, there may be a requirement for staff and cadets to provide proof of vaccination to use a specific facility. If the facility that we chose to use for any training activities has put in a requirement to show proof of vaccination, then staff and cadets will need abide by that requirement or chose to opt out.
At this time, this requirement has not been imposed on any federal buildings including DND facilities, which would include HMCS Carleton, which is where RCSCC Falkland conducts the majority of its mandatory training activities.
Moreover, there will not be any requirement for proof of vaccination for any staff or cadets who participate in the weekend training that OSLA has planned for Oct/Nov as this training is happening at a DND facility or a league facility, as well there is an exemption in the province’s proof of vaccination requirements for youth day camps, which these activities would fall under.
However, if we chose to use a facility that is not DND or League owned then you will have to comply with any requirements that facility may have with respect to proof of vaccination.
- meeting and event spaces, including conference and convention centres;
- food or drink establishments with dance facilities, including nightclubs and restoclubs;
- restaurants, bars, and other food and drink establishments without dance facilities;
- facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities, including waterparks and personal fitness training; and
- concert venues, theatres and cinemas.
This requirement may have an impact on some cadet units when using facilities within our community, specifically municipal facilities that may fall under this requirement or other commercial facilities that we may be looking at conducting an activity.
Additional information on proof of COVIDf-19 vaccinations can be found at the Province of Ontario website at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/proof-covid-19-vaccination
Further, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has not implemented a requirement for CAF members or cadets to be vaccinated to participate in the cadet program. However, the intention of the letter from the CO to parents/guardians is to advise that due to the fact that the cadet program uses various facilities within a community, there may be a requirement for staff and cadets to provide proof of vaccination to use a specific facility. If the facility that we chose to use for any training activities has put in a requirement to show proof of vaccination, then staff and cadets will need abide by that requirement or chose to opt out.
At this time, this requirement has not been imposed on any federal buildings including DND facilities, which would include HMCS Carleton, which is where RCSCC Falkland conducts the majority of its mandatory training activities.
Moreover, there will not be any requirement for proof of vaccination for any staff or cadets who participate in the weekend training that OSLA has planned for Oct/Nov as this training is happening at a DND facility or a league facility, as well there is an exemption in the province’s proof of vaccination requirements for youth day camps, which these activities would fall under.
However, if we chose to use a facility that is not DND or League owned then you will have to comply with any requirements that facility may have with respect to proof of vaccination.
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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.
Return to In-Person Training - 6 October 202`1
After 18 months living in a virtual world, we have finally received authorization from RCSU Central for a gradual return to in-person training beginning 6 October 2021 at 1830 hours. What this means is we will be implementing a hybrid training schedule, which is a combination of in-person training at HMCS Carleton and virtual training on our Discord channel. We have chosen a hybrid schedule so that we can maximize our training efforts and still adhere to all Public Health Measures, Social Distancing and the Covid-19 Safety Protocols mentioned above under Covid-19 updates. As mentioned, we will begin in-person training at HMCS Carleton on 6 October 2021 at 1830 for Phase 5 cadets only. This is so we can conduct an orientation session and brief our senior cadets and staff on operations, expectations and protocols prior to resuming training with Phase 1-4 cadets in the following weeks. For more information on upcoming training activities, please see our weekly newsletter.
RCSU - Central Messenger - Summer 2021 - Issue 10
Fresh off the presses ... the summer issue of the RCSU - Central Messenger is out. In this issue will find: Comd Team Corner, CAP Update, CCW/vCTC Update, J-35 Update, J-6 Update, Attraction/ Retention Update, Commentary and Perspectives as well as Writing Tips. For more information please click on the links below.
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Cadet Co-operative Education Program
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.
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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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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| cf1-cadet_jrranger-digital_token.pdf |
Ottawa Mental Health Resources
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