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COVID-19 Updates
30 September 2020
Aide Memoire - Conduct Training in a COVID-19 Environment
In order to maximize our efforts to enhance the safety of all who participate in the Cadet Program, we must ensure we remain aware of the local conditions in the communities we serve. Over the past week, the number of active cases of Covid-19 in Ontario has been increasing - in particular in communities within the areas covered by by the Ottawa, Toronto and Peel Public Health Regions.
The resumption date of 1 October 2020 for limited in-person training activities set by the Commander Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group was the earliest possible date that in-person activities could be approved. However, we must adjust according to conditions within the communities we serve. Based on the recent increase in Covid-19 cases in the Ottawa, Toronto and Peel Public Health Regions, no in-person cadet activities will be authorized for any cadet units located in these three Public Health Regions until further notice.
Cadets units in the Ottawa, Toronto and Peel Health Regions will continue with their virtual training programs - ensuring engagement at all levels, while prioritizing first and second-year cadets. Corps/Squadron Commanding Officers in these three Public Health Regions will continue to plan for limited in-person training activities without specific dates in order to be ready to commence in-person training activities rapidly when conditions permit.
To assist in tracking Covid-19 cases in Ottawa , the Commanding Officer of 40 RCSCC Falkland, LCdr Robert Lafrance, is monitoring the Ottawa Pubic Health Daily Covid-19 Dashboard, which can be accessed HERE.
Although our return to limited in-person training has been postponed until further notice, staff at 40 RCSCC Falkland are continuing to plan ahead for our eventual return. In order to help parents/guardians better understand the level of planning that is taking place ensure the safety of our cadets in a Covid-19 environment, we are providing a copy of an Aide Memoire (below) used to help facilitate our return to limited in-person training. Further information detailing our return to limited in-person training specific to our training facility HMCS Carleton at 79 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON will be published to our website and newsletter in the coming weeks. Any questions can be directed to Lieutenant Commander Robert Lafrance at rcscc.falkland.co@gmail.com.
The resumption date of 1 October 2020 for limited in-person training activities set by the Commander Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group was the earliest possible date that in-person activities could be approved. However, we must adjust according to conditions within the communities we serve. Based on the recent increase in Covid-19 cases in the Ottawa, Toronto and Peel Public Health Regions, no in-person cadet activities will be authorized for any cadet units located in these three Public Health Regions until further notice.
Cadets units in the Ottawa, Toronto and Peel Health Regions will continue with their virtual training programs - ensuring engagement at all levels, while prioritizing first and second-year cadets. Corps/Squadron Commanding Officers in these three Public Health Regions will continue to plan for limited in-person training activities without specific dates in order to be ready to commence in-person training activities rapidly when conditions permit.
To assist in tracking Covid-19 cases in Ottawa , the Commanding Officer of 40 RCSCC Falkland, LCdr Robert Lafrance, is monitoring the Ottawa Pubic Health Daily Covid-19 Dashboard, which can be accessed HERE.
Although our return to limited in-person training has been postponed until further notice, staff at 40 RCSCC Falkland are continuing to plan ahead for our eventual return. In order to help parents/guardians better understand the level of planning that is taking place ensure the safety of our cadets in a Covid-19 environment, we are providing a copy of an Aide Memoire (below) used to help facilitate our return to limited in-person training. Further information detailing our return to limited in-person training specific to our training facility HMCS Carleton at 79 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON will be published to our website and newsletter in the coming weeks. Any questions can be directed to Lieutenant Commander Robert Lafrance at rcscc.falkland.co@gmail.com.
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22 September 2020 - Letter to Parents
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18 August 2020 - Letter to Parents
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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.
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!!!
UPDATE: 1st Annual Navy League Run
UPDATE: A "Completion Form" has been created on the Navy League website where cadets and other participants can input the date that they completed their 5K Walk/Run/Bike as well as upload any images that they would like to share. This event officially kicked off on Saturday (17 October) and has already seen over 50 participants. If you've already registered, take advantage of your lunch hours, after work or the weekend up to 25 October to fulfill your commitment. Once your chosen activity is complete, click on the link and fill out the Event Completion form and upload any pictures that you would like to share HERE. Haven't registered yet? No worries, head to the Ottawa Navy League's website to register HERE. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Ottawa Navy League by email at nlob.communityengagement@gmail.com.
UPDATE: 125th Anniversary Time Capsule
2020 - 2070
This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Navy League of Canada, and to commemorate the occasion, the Ottawa Branch is creating a time capsule that will be sealed for the next 50 years during a celebratory event being held in a few months from now. We are inviting all cadets, officers, and staff who are interested in preserving a piece of history to submit a small item for inclusion in the time capsule, which could be a photograph, a cap tally, a letter, or anything else that represents what being a Navy League or Sea Cadet means to you. Whatever item you choose should be personal to you, but please remember to keep it small! Your item should fit inside a one foot (cubed) box.
We will begin collecting these objects in the very near future – stay tuned for instructions on how to submit yours. In the meantime, start thinking about what you would like the next generation of cadets to discover when the capsule is opened in 50 years from now. Be as creative as you like – the ocean of possibilities is endless!
This is a very exciting event for all of us, and we can’t wait to see the various treasures we will be preserving for posterity. Imagine how amazing it will be when the box is opened again in 2070!
UPDATE: We would like you (cadets, officers, and staff) to begin collecting items for the time capsule in the very near future. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 14, giving us a two-week buffer until the ceremonial event on Nov. 28. Due to the Covid-19 stand down, a date and location for drop off of the items will be arranged and conveyed to you in the very near future. Stay tuned!
We will begin collecting these objects in the very near future – stay tuned for instructions on how to submit yours. In the meantime, start thinking about what you would like the next generation of cadets to discover when the capsule is opened in 50 years from now. Be as creative as you like – the ocean of possibilities is endless!
This is a very exciting event for all of us, and we can’t wait to see the various treasures we will be preserving for posterity. Imagine how amazing it will be when the box is opened again in 2070!
UPDATE: We would like you (cadets, officers, and staff) to begin collecting items for the time capsule in the very near future. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 14, giving us a two-week buffer until the ceremonial event on Nov. 28. Due to the Covid-19 stand down, a date and location for drop off of the items will be arranged and conveyed to you in the very near future. Stay tuned!
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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| message_du_cdir_bienvenue_au_cadets_et_les_rangers_juniors_canadiens_-_français.pdf |
| cf1-cadet_jrranger-digital_token.pdf |
Ottawa Mental Health Resources
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