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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.
Cadet Correspondent Workshop - 23 Jan to 20 Feb 2021
The Cadet Correspondent Workshop serial is now open in FORTRESS for registration and will be running from 23 Jan - 20 Feb 21. Corps and squadrons may register one cadet for this serial, up to a total maximum of 45 cadets. Additional serials are intended to be scheduled during this training year. CDTCOR 21-01 will be a virtual delivery, primarily self-directed with weekly tutorials. The content will be delivered via Google Classroom, and weekly tutorials that will be held on Saturday at 13:00.
There are five modules to this workshop, with five assignments to hand in. The workshop content will be available for six weeks, allowing cadets and additional week to catch up or re-do assignments. Cadets may also choose to complete all assignments early, but are still asked to participate in weekly tutorials.
Cadets must be Phase 3/Silver Star/Level 3 or above, and aged 14 or above to participate in the Cadet Correspondent Workshop, and to take on the role of Cadet Correspondent at a corps or squadron.
Cadets must have a Gmail account to participate in this workshop.
Registration for CDTCOR 21-01 ends on 15 Jan 21. For more information, please see the Q&A and Terms of Reference for a Cadet Correspondent below. If you are interested in signing up, please do so on our sign-up page HERE. Just scroll down to the appropriate sign-up box.
There are five modules to this workshop, with five assignments to hand in. The workshop content will be available for six weeks, allowing cadets and additional week to catch up or re-do assignments. Cadets may also choose to complete all assignments early, but are still asked to participate in weekly tutorials.
Cadets must be Phase 3/Silver Star/Level 3 or above, and aged 14 or above to participate in the Cadet Correspondent Workshop, and to take on the role of Cadet Correspondent at a corps or squadron.
Cadets must have a Gmail account to participate in this workshop.
Registration for CDTCOR 21-01 ends on 15 Jan 21. For more information, please see the Q&A and Terms of Reference for a Cadet Correspondent below. If you are interested in signing up, please do so on our sign-up page HERE. Just scroll down to the appropriate sign-up box.
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Orienteering Clinic - 13 Jan, 27 Jan and 10 Feb 2021
Regional Cadet Support Unit (RCSU) Central has decided to conduct two virtual orienteering clinics; each consisting of three 90 minute Zoom sessions delivered by our Civilian partners (Ottawa Orienteering Club and Toronto Orienteering Club). Sessions are scheduled two weeks apart to allow for practice between online dates. Each clinic will be open to up to 12 Senior cadets; 4 per Area (see distribution of cadets below). Each session will cover the following material:
Session 1:
Clinic 1: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb 2021. Open to cadets from OSLA, SEOA and SWOA
Note that cadets shall be a minimum of Phase 3 qualified in order to be selected.
If you are interested in signing up, please do so on our sign-up page HERE and include the following information:
Just scroll down to the appropriate sign-up.
Session 1:
- Foundations of orienteering (to include what the sport is about, safety, how to read a map and how to use a map)
- Keeping in touch with your location and progress
- Build on skills taught in Session one
- Navigation off trails
- Route choices
- Use of a compass, including bearings
- Succeeding in competitions
- Common mistakes
- Feature recognition and related skills
- How to plan, set up and conduct practice activities and courses
- Map resources for areas without access to orienteering maps
Clinic 1: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb 2021. Open to cadets from OSLA, SEOA and SWOA
Note that cadets shall be a minimum of Phase 3 qualified in order to be selected.
If you are interested in signing up, please do so on our sign-up page HERE and include the following information:
- Cadet Name;
- Confirmation that they have attended an Area Orienteering competition. (Note that participation in a competition is not mandatory)
- Confirmation that you have a reliable, high-speed internet connection; and
- Reason for wanting to take this training.
Just scroll down to the appropriate sign-up.
Small Craft Operator Program (SCOP) Instructors
The Central Region Small Craft Operator Program (SCOP) Officer of Principle Interest (OPI) is seeking interested SCOP Module 1 instructors to assist in conducting virtual PCOC courses for sea cadets between January and March 2021.
The intent is to engage existing SCOP Module 1 instructors who require instructional hours to maintain their certification and generate new PCOC instructors. At this time new instructors will be drawn from Military Occupational Structure Identification Codes (MOSIDs) 00232-01 and 00359-01; and qualified sea cadets.
Virtual courses are expected to run for 90 min once a week for a total of six weeks (six training sessions) with a total of seven to ten serials being planned.
Those individuals who are selected to conduct training will be expected to participate in a virtual training session Thu, Jan 14, 2021 to review the training material that has been developed and become familiar with the WebEx training platform and other tools.
Funding has yet to be approved by Formation Headquarters (HQ); however, given the short timings it is best that we are prepared and ready to go when it happens.
Prerequisites for sea cadet PCOC Instructors are as follows:
Interested individuals are to email the SCOP OPI, Lt(N) Jon Wright, directly and include the following information:
Deadline to submit an expression of interest is COB NLT 6 Jan 2021. Selected individuals will be notified NLT 11 Jan 2021. Emails are to be sent to Jonathan.Wright@forces.gc.ca.
Details for registering sea cadets for the virtual PCOC serials, once approved, will be announced at a later time.
The intent is to engage existing SCOP Module 1 instructors who require instructional hours to maintain their certification and generate new PCOC instructors. At this time new instructors will be drawn from Military Occupational Structure Identification Codes (MOSIDs) 00232-01 and 00359-01; and qualified sea cadets.
Virtual courses are expected to run for 90 min once a week for a total of six weeks (six training sessions) with a total of seven to ten serials being planned.
Those individuals who are selected to conduct training will be expected to participate in a virtual training session Thu, Jan 14, 2021 to review the training material that has been developed and become familiar with the WebEx training platform and other tools.
Funding has yet to be approved by Formation Headquarters (HQ); however, given the short timings it is best that we are prepared and ready to go when it happens.
Prerequisites for sea cadet PCOC Instructors are as follows:
- Minimum 17 years old;
- Obtained the Powerboat Operator qualification;
- Held the PCOC for at least one year;
- Cadets must be Phase 4 qualified and have either successfully completed the Ship’s Boat Operator (SBO) or Senior Sail course;
- Have thorough knowledge of the PCOC course material and the CCO Quality Assurance and Control Requirements for Course Providers, National Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program;
- Have thorough knowledge of the Boating Safety Student Workbook; and
- Be selected for, employed in or intending to be employed in a position delivering the PCOC program.
Interested individuals are to email the SCOP OPI, Lt(N) Jon Wright, directly and include the following information:
- Name and rank of individual;
- Corps or CNS;
- Specify whether you are a SCOP Mod 1 instructor or instructor-candidate;
- Number of sessions available to teach;
- Preferred weeknight(s);
- Level of experience delivering on-line content;
- Confirmation that you have is a reliable, high-speed internet connection; and,
- Last time SCOP Mod 1 material was taught (existing PCOC instructors).
Deadline to submit an expression of interest is COB NLT 6 Jan 2021. Selected individuals will be notified NLT 11 Jan 2021. Emails are to be sent to Jonathan.Wright@forces.gc.ca.
Details for registering sea cadets for the virtual PCOC serials, once approved, will be announced at a later time.
RCSU Central Messenger - Holiday Bulletin 2020 - Issue 8
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Co-operative Education Cadet Program
Good news! 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 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 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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UPDATE: 125th Anniversary Time Capsule
2020 - 2070
2020 marks the 125th anniversary of the Navy League of Canada, and to commemorate the occasion, the Ottawa Branch is asking for contributions to a time capsule to be sealed for the next 50 years during a media event to be held on Dec. 5.
For full details on how to submit an item for consideration, please visit the 125th Anniversary Time Capsule Page on the Ottawa Branch website:
https://www.ottawanavyleague.org/125th-anniversary-time-capsule.html
We hope you will join us in commemorating this milestone in Navy League of Canada history, and we look forward to receiving your thoughtful contributions!"
For full details on how to submit an item for consideration, please visit the 125th Anniversary Time Capsule Page on the Ottawa Branch website:
https://www.ottawanavyleague.org/125th-anniversary-time-capsule.html
We hope you will join us in commemorating this milestone in Navy League of Canada history, and we look forward to receiving your thoughtful contributions!"
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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