Sea Traininc Bulletin — - HMCS Acadia Alumni Association
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Sea Traininc Bulletin — - HMCS Acadia Alumni Association
I +1 National Delence Defense nationale C4N4 r4 Sea Traininc Bulletin :4* SERIAL INFORMATION BULLETIN - REGIONAL CADET SUPPOR UNIT (ATLANTIC) - SEA TRAINING MESSAGE HAN OF COMMAND: HMCS ACADIA WELCOMES COMMANDER HARRY EDWARDS On Tuesday, 10 July 2012 at 1900, HMCS ACADIA will conduct a Change of Command Ceremony between Cdr Nancy Chishoim and Cdr Harry Edwards. Cdr Chisholm completed her forth year as CO of HMCS ACADIA in 2011. During Cdr Chisholm’s tenure, the Leadership Team has overseen the training of over 4200 cadets and supervised and mentored over 540 officers, NCM5, and Civilian Instructors. The Return to Unit rates declined substantially and we have seen an increased interest from adults and staff cadets seeking opportunities in HMCS ACADIA. HMCS ACADIA has also streamlined many of their processes finding efficiencies, and creating a fun environment for all. Those that have heard Cdr Chisholm address the Ship’s Company of HMCS ACADIA know that she is very proud of ACADIA, Cadets and Staff and the many summer training centre accomplishments. As the Commander would say “peace and rock on’ Cdr Chisholm will still be running the Sail Centre and is appointed Commander Nancy as an Area CIC Officer for South Western NS. Chisholm We will certainly miss Commander Chisholm, however she is leaving the Ship in excellent hands with Cdr Edwards. Welcome aboard, Sir! H - - DATE - Commander Harry Edwards FORMER COMMANDING OFFICER OF HMCS ACADIA LLOYD BOURINOT Lloyd Bourinot passed away 25 Feb 2012. He commanded ACADIA for 5 years from 1987-1991. One of the last things Lloyd was doing before he died was writing down a lot of the history and the stories he remembered from his time in ACADIA. As a member of the ACADIA ALUMNI Association one of the current projects we have been working on is the writing of a “history/picture” book. Lloyd was a great story-teller and funny and knew a lot of folks so his input will offer quite a bit of interesting detail. The Alumni is excited about this project and the intent is to leave room for future chapters. When you get to the Boatshed in ACADIA you will TH\’DM.80UR0T see that it is named after Lloyd. He certainly was a large presence in ACADIA and later in Cornwallis Park. “Fair Winds and a Following Sea Lloyd” (Picture. Lloyd’s daughter NCdt Janelle Bourinot at th The Lloyd Bourinot Sail Centre 5 May). - ___ : - ‘ — Pass us any old photos items from the past ____ SERIAL 3 c MESSAGE SEA TRAINERS SHORT-TERM PLANS AND PRIORITIES There is a lot going on right now and there have been some very significant accomplishments and changes since our last Bulletin. There are also some challenges but it is “all good” and we are making progress Something that is very reassuring is the increase in Sea Cadet Numbers. The ‘09 results are misleading because there was no “exact” way to count cadets. The FV2 database is actually providing us a way to count more accurately now. We are at 2400 cadets: thelargest region in the Nation by nearly 600 cadets. DATE - •31 -Mar-09 •31 -Mar-10 D13-Apr-11 D10-Apr-12 Our Goal is 2500 Cadets for 2012 and 3000 Cadets by 2015. We Send out individual quarterly reports so that each Unit can measure their success in retaining current cadets and recruiting new cadets. a. Our biggest challenges over the next while are: (A) changing sail centres to Nautical_____ Centres and increasing corps on-the-water opportunities, (b) sailing implementing all the changes th arJ happening now that the Canadian Yachting Association has changed it’s programme from CYA Levels toth new “CANSaiI” Programme”; and (c) staying on top of all the other stuff that’s happening As the Commanding Officer of the Regional Cadet Sailing School I am really excited about the personal achievemen the Staff over the past few months as well as some of the significant milestones we are reaching First we have finally put in place the Regional Cadet Sailing School Establishment and are excited that we can use this establishment to help manage and professionally develop staff to deliver the corps programme. - - 4 LT(N) Soper. Has been on Nautical Centre National Working Groups and CANSaiI Symposiums. Very soon we will reach the objective of re-purposing the Sail Centres as Nautical Training Centres. A National working group was held to move the Nautical Training Centre concept along. A CATO will be 1 released soon that outlines the mission, aim/support and operation of the Nautical Centres. Some of the activitie that are picking up momentum and/or that are favourites of the nautical weekend activities are: SCUBA, white w rafting, canoeing and this fall we will be introducing “navigation trg simulators” (we have 6 units that will be av in the fall. tJjJif]j]lluJjii Corps having dilticullies completing portions of nautical training due to lack of resources, SMES, CtC. Regions currently conducting PU Mx24 and limited portions of PD M122 a PD Cx25 Qualified instructors trained in the program exist to SUlillOlt nautical training, but are not necessarily being utilized Current construct results in centres closing for a large part of the training year (loss of expertisel Equipment exisL to support nautical training, but are noL optimally being utilized Ability to manage and maintain assets lobe reviewed ii i ii DELIVER —Tbe mandate is to deliver training for the corps for P0 M122 and PD Mx24. OPPORTUNITIES To take advantage of training opportunities for cadets and officers in order to enhance nautical skills and to provide continuing education. - SUPPORT Provide resource assistance in supuort of cadet and officer nautical training [includes P0 Cx25). - www.cadets,ca — -. SERIAL MESSAGE CANSaiI QUICK INFO FOR YOUR INSTRUCTORS For information regarding CANSaII please visit: http://www.sailing.ca/sailor develorment/long term athlete development framework! 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All sail staff must com plete the online Trg before they can renew their dues (z roo,so,cS.t# - — 1B.ti5(lWToESl20 0011-Sleyn 6 PROGRAMME DEPLOYMENTS OPPORTUNITIES A. INVITATION TO TALL SHIPS 2012 The Waterfront Development Corporation Ltd (WDCL) is hosting the Tall Ships event again this year and has invited the cadet program to be part of this exciting opportunity. Although in the early stages of planning (and our participation has not yet been confirmed for all events), we have been invited to be part of the following activities; a. b. Welcoming Ceremony, 19 Jul at 1800 (6:00 pm) The WDCL would like to have cadet participation (near the Maritime Museum) in this ceremony as the ships arrive; - Crew Parade, 21 Jul from 1030 1115 This event involves crew members from the ships dressed in costumes, playing instruments, and marching along the Waterfront to the Casino. This is a fun event, which will conclude at the Casino with a breakfast; This is a qreat — - 19-23 Jul SERIAL MESSAGE event for Local Corps and Navy league Cadets as well!; AND DATE c. Sunrise Ceremony, 22 Jul starting at 0900 The ships will be open to the public this day for viewing. Before the ships are made available, the WDCL would like the cadets to conduct a Sunrise Ceremony, perhaps around 0900. — B. CADETS HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR THE CCG SHIP Ati Reg Sea Cadets have been offered one billet onboard the CG Henry Larsen for the summer of 2012. The ship sails off the Canadian East Coast up to the North Arctic Seas for a period of 3 or 6 weeks and is continuously at sea for up to five days. The ship has crossed the Arctic Circle in past voyages. The cadets become part of the ships crew and are involved in every part of shipboard operations. This is a once in a life time opportunity for the selected cadets. A number of submissions for the Canadian Coast Guard deployment for 2012 were received and nominations were forwarded to DCdts. Expect the final selections to be made very shortly. D. GREAT LAKES DEPLOYMENT Sea Cadets from the Ati Reg will have the opportunity to participate in the Great Lakes Deployment in HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC in company with USS DE WERT, USS HURRICANE. The Ship will be deploying from Halifax to Thunder Bay and return over the period 23 Jul 9 Oct 12. Confirmed 1 Escort, 6 male and 2 female Cadets ( Serial One: 3M12F, 19 Jul-i Aug and Serial Two: 3MIOF, 1-30 Aug). Regions are submitting names now Stay Tuned! More information to follow! . 7 C. US COAST GUARD EAGLE DEPLOYMENT Every year Sea Cadets are offered two positions onboard USCG EAGLE. The USCG Cutter EAGLE deployment takes place aboard a sailing ship (tall ship) approximately 98 metres (295 feet) in length. The ship sails off the East Coast of the United States for a period of 6 or 7 weeks and continuously at sea for up to five days. The cadets become part of the ships crew and are involved in every part of shipboard operations. This is a once in a life time opportunity for the selected cadets. A number of submissions for the USCG Eagle deployment for 2012 were received and nominations were forwarded to DCdts. Expect the final selections to be made very shortly. - Summer 2012 23 Jul —9 Oct E. BILATERAL TRAINING AGREEMENT (TALL SHIP ROYALIST DEPLOYMENT) The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet program has entered into a training arrangement with the Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) of the United Kingdom (UK), to allow 12 Canadian Sea Cadets to join 12 UK Sea Cadets on a 12 day deployment (plus travel) aboard the MSSC owned 29 meter Brigantine, Training Ship (TS) ROYALIST. The reciprocal side of this arrangement will see 20 UK Sea Cadets attend three and six week training at HMCS ACADIA in the summer of 2012. Three Atlantic Region cadets will get to sail aboard Tall Ship Royalist 17 Sep 7 Oct 12 off the coast of England and France with up to five days at sea. The sailing ship is 29 metres in length. Prereqs are: age 16 as of 1 Mar 12 and not be 18 before 15 Oct 12, physically fit with NO medical issues, P01 And successfully completed Phase 4, fluent in English, overall physical fitness level Bronze, free of any medical limitations, ailments, or iniuries. F. RENDEZ-VOUS NAVAL (150 CADETS ARE INVITED) Atlantic Region has received an invitation to send a number of Sea Cadets to Quebec City to participate in the Rendez-vous Naval 17 Sep 7Oct - — 10 8-10 Jun SERIAL MESSAGE 2012 on the 8-10 Jun 12. The cadets will travel by bus and attend numerous events in Quebec City along with other Sea Cadets from Quebec and Ontario. we still have a lot of work to do to get our facilities to where we want them to be A. RED ROCK SAIL CENTRE OIC LCDR CINDY GALT B MATHEW SYMES (BURIN) SAIL CENTRE OIC LCDR His Excellency, the Right HARRY EDWARDS Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada Congratulations to LCdr invested LieutenantEdwards on his appointment Commander Cindy Gait as an as Commanding Officer of Officer of the Order of Military HMCS ACADIA. Merit during a ceremony held at Rideau Hail in Ottawa, 2 Unfortunately the site was March 2012. She has worked broken into recently, tirelessly, helping to develop however, not much damage Canada’s youth for more than and nothing of value was 35 years. LCdr Gait currently taken (fence/padlocks need to serves as Officer-in-Charge of be repaired/replaced). the Sea Cadet Red Rock Sail Centre at HMCS Queen Charlotte in Charlottetown. BZ Cindy! This Centre has seen an incredible increase in the We are also sending another 6 canoes to the site because the number of cadets attending demand for canoeing is so high. The Army and Air Cadet Units the weekends. Exceptional i advantage of the resources. leadership - 11 - C. WEST COAST NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR-LCdr ARCH HARTLEY Admiral Gardam presented LCdr Arch Hartley with a MARLANT BZ Award (Achievement Recognition) during a ceremony held in Halifax the end of March. LCdr Hartley’s planning and organization of the Cadet Participation in the HMCS Shawinigan Ceremony was Outstandin’ On another note: we are stalled on the building of the Passadena Sail Centre because of flooding in the proposed area. Disappointing for sure but we are pursuing alternative space In the same location. D. SEARWATER SAIL CENTRE - LT(N) Poirier 2 trailers have been removed. The first triple wide accommodation trailer has arrived on site and should be useable by the end of May. Yes! Additionally the old deck has been torn away and a new deck for Mainbrace is being built, the road has been paved, and two storaqe sheds built DATE :here a E. CAPE BRETON SAIL CENTRE- LT(N) JOHN MULLINS Cape Breton has a newly installed fence surrounding its compound. This coupled with a recent updated agreement with the Northern Yacht Club will be a welcomed addition and will provide a more positive experience for the cadets attending. Nestled in beautiful Cape Breton Island, sits Cape Breton Sail Centre. Averaging about 10 knots during our sail season, it always makes for exciting (and challenging!) weekends. Our coaches are always improving, looking for new creative ways to develop their coaching skills and tailor to the needs of the cadets and our environment. Our centre is constantly improving, with new power boats, newer sail boats and with continuous improvement to our site. Keep your eyes on Sydney/Cape Breton Sail Centre, as it’s an up and coming hot spot. Did we mention Cape Breton has been rated by Vacay.ca as Canada’s most romantic place to be? You really can’t beat our scenery, and our sail boats most certainly don’t hurt the view. (Submitted by LT(N) John Mullins) we have: (a) recognize and reward people; (b) profesionally develop/mentor our with our people to build up teamwork and sense of belonging (Photograph: LT(N) Wojdylak, CPO2 Samms and CPOI. Desorcy). We just finished a pre Camp Senior Leadership Conference excellent planning sessions for HMCS AVALON and ACADIA Staffs. Also gave the “new” XO in ACADIA (LCdr Paul Fraser), an opportunity to meet and work with the Senior Team. There are two large changes/initiatives underway: the Statement pf Work/Request for Proposal for HMCS ACADIA will be posted by Public Works for Tender by the end of May. This project has been immensely time consuming and will continue to occupy a large part of both LT(N) Wojdylak”s and my own time as we go into the next pahse of the tender process (evaluation of bids). In HMCS AVALON we will have the Galley in CABOT operational. This is a huge success story because it literally saves a couple of travel hours a day for the Cadets and Staff (no e Station for meals). The management of a Galley will certainly be “new” for the AVALON -. — 12 ] longer bussing back and forth to Command Team. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION HMCS ACADIA COMMANDING OFFICERS ‘COIN OF EXCELLENCE” Cdr Edwards has initiated, starting this summer, a “Coin of Excellence”. It is guaranteed that this coin will become a most popular trophy. BRAVO ZULU. Normally a coin like this is awarded to recognize and salute a job well done! - 13 HAL DAVIES NOMINATIONS We have received eight nominations for the Award and have struck a selection committee to identify a “winner”. Trophy and keeper will be awarded most likely in HMCS ACADIA for the “first” annual awarding SERIAL MESSAGE ROBERT I. HENDY DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD DATE Awarded by the National Board of Directors to individuals who have accomplished feats or achievements of national or international significance in the area of maritime affairs or youth development. The award is named after Commodore Robert Ian Hendy, VRD, CD, QC, D.Sc Mil (19 16-1994). Cmdre Hendy joined the RCNVR in 1936. During WWII, he served aboard HMC Ships “Assiniboine”, “Annapolis” and “Prince Robert” as well as HMS Revenge. After the war he continued to serve in the Reserves, eventually commanding HMCS York from 1951-1955. In 1955 he was promoted to Commodore and appointed Senior Naval Officer Toronto, a position he held until his retirement in 1962. Cmdre Hendy served in The Navy League of Canada from 1951 until his death in 1994. He was National President from 1976-1978. A long time promoter of Canada’s maritime interests, Cmdre Hendy was the first recipient of the Admiral’s Medal for Maritime Affairs in 1985 and he Some east reciments received an Honourary 2009 The Honourable Senator William 2003 VAdm Peter Cairns Doctorate in Military Sciences Rompkey from the Royal Military College 2008 Dr. Rob Hubert 2002 RAdm Tim Porter in 1989. 2007 Cdr (ret’d) Alec Douglas, Phd 2001 Herbert and Diane Stuemer 2006 Captain(N) Peter Avis 2000 None Congratulations to these 2005 The Honorable Senator Cohn Kenny 1999 Dr. Peter Haydon outstanding Chiefs for their 2004 Dr. Richard Gimblett 1998 Captain Marc Garneau exceptional contributions to the Navy League and the Cadet Programmes. 14 (Photograph by Andrew Warden). Hon VAdm (Ret’d) Fred Mifflin Presents the “Hendy Award”. From the left: LT(N) Earle Corn (Ret’d), President NS Mainland Division Navy League of Canada, CPO1 Tom Riefesel, MARLANT Formation Chief; CPO1 Gerry Desorscy, Coxswain HMCS ACADIA, the Honourable, RAdm Fred Mifflin, (Ret’d), Honourary Chairman of the Navy League of Canada, CPO1 “Spike” Buhlen, CFB HALIFAX Base Chief, CPO1 Mike Feltham, CANFLTLANTHQ. Fleet CPO and LCdr Marie Bourinot, Regional Cadet Sea Trg Officer (AtI) I PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES STV TUNA OPPORTUNITIES 28St 31 1.. Spots are Open for the Intermediate Cruising Course on TUNA 28-31’ May 2. Last summer we were very fortunate to have the Sail Training Vessel (Sn!) TUNA sail from Shearwater to Cornwaliis with two cadets and an escort officer on board. Once in Cornwallis, the TUNA conducted familiarization training for the cadets. This program was such a success that the STV TUNA has planned to return to HMCS ACADIA this summer, expanding the program from a one week to a two week opportunity! We will be looking for two cadets and an escort to sail with the TUNA to Cornwallis, around 16 Jul 12. More to follow on this opportunity. NAVIGATION TRAINING WORKSHOPS 16 A team of Navigation SMEs consisting of LT(N) Philips, LT(N) Randell, LT(N) Young, Sit Thompson, SIt Caidwell, SIt Savary and P01 Osborne have being travelling throughout the AtI Reg conducting Train the Trainers Navigation Workshops to assist corps Navigations lAW the Phase 4 IGs. To date four seminars have been conducted in NL, one in NB and one in NS with a second one schedule for NS shortly. These workshops have been very successful and very well received by those who attended. This is a work in progress and more workshops will be conducted as the need arises. SCOP TRAINING (SMALL CRAFT OPERATORS PROGRAMME) 17 - RED ROCK (PEI) SCOP training was offered to the staff of the Red Rock sail centre during March month. 8 officers participated in land training and pool option for the Small Boat Power (Mod 3) course and the Small Craft rescue Award (Mod 4). It was the first time we split the training over 2 sessions. Session 2 will be scheduled alter this spring and will consist of the on-the-water portion and rescue scenarios. Very successful weekend overall. SCOP training will continue to be offered outside the CSTC. Mandate of SCOP training is to ensure our sailing centres are staffed with the most qualified pers possible. This being said if you wish to help out at sail centres and are SCOP oualified or can benefit from any trainino orovided olease contact your sail centre OIC. May SERIAL MESSAGE CADET SAILING PROGRAM LEADERS SYMPOSIUM 23-26 MAR 12 This coming summer the cadet program will adopt the newly released CANSaiI program. No specific details able to be released at this time as to how this will be incorporated but more will follow shortly. 18 This being said representatives from the regions attended a Cadet Program Leaders Symposium held in BC this past month. During this symposium we looked the CANSaiI program, completed the CANSaiI transition program, and discussed the cadet implementation. CANSaII is very exciting and is being approached strongly by the cadet program nationally. The program will provide a more sound basis of sailing skills and stronger skill development through the various phases. More info on CANSaiI can be found later in this newsletter. Representatives from Atlantic Region were as follows: LCdr N. Chishoim, Lt(N) E. Soper, Lt(N) R. Kelly, SLt M. Joyce, SLt T. Thompson, SLt K. Miles, SLt Z. Sellers and ASLt M. THREE ATLANTIC REGION CIC OFFICERS COMPLETE THE OFFICER-OF-THE-DAY DAMAGE CONTROL (OOD DC) COURSE (submitted by SLT Danny Young) 19 Lt(N) Young of 130 RCSCC FREDERICTON, SLt Thompson of 353 RCSCC OKANAGAN, and SLt Savary of 26 RCSCC CORNWALLIS recently returned from CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia, after completing the COD DC course at Damage Control Training Facility GALIANO. The COD DC course is a new training opportunity being offered to CIC Officers who are pursuing the TOIC career path. This course is intended for officers and senior NCCs who are working towards achieving the OOD qualification aboard a Major or Minor Warfare Vessels on how to take charge of shipboard emergencies (i.e. flood, fire, and casualty) while the ship is alongside in harbour. TOIC personnel can fill vacancies on this course, giving them a better understanding of the damage control organization aboard ship and training them how to take charge of personnel when reacting to an emergency. The course was 11 days long and the training progressed as follows: - - - 2 days Flood and Fire fresher training (classroom and simulator) 2 days of lectures and practical demonstrations 5 days of practical assessments in the damage control simulator Caption: OOD DC gives Tender Officer-In-Charge (TOIC) trained officers first hand training on how to react to shipboard emergencies while alongside in harbour. DATE SERIAL MESSAGE DATE LONG TERN SA11O DEVELOPMENT LONG TERM SAILOR DEVELOPMENT - 2012 CYA Instructor Registration All Sail Instructors in the region are required to complete the LTSD Online Module before they will be permitted to pay their 2012 instructor dues. Please ensure ALL instructors in the region visit the following link and follow the online instructions: httn://www.formstack.comlforms/’l 058047-CzmuZ7vva9 *** 20 ONLNE MODULE NOW w’I — SAILING TO WIN SAILING FOR LIFE COMMUNICATION (photographs: monthly RCSU(A) Trg Mtg (left) and LT(N) John Philips participating in monthly Trg Meeting (right) 21 22 (1) One of the most difficult but probably one of the most important areas of the job lies in “how well we communicate”. “People like to know what’s going on”! When the pace at work and the volume of work never slackens we tend to not have “enough time” left over it seems to relay what is happening. The Trainers have made a concentrated effort to use communications to become stronger in how we can support the programme through better contact with different groups of folks. At the Region level we now have monthly tn-service trg meetings,’ and the Snr Trainers have a follow-on with the RCSU(A) XO and a back-brief with the Det Comds. The elemental Trainers also h::: a monthly discussion with the ACO/ACA’s. We have also initiated monthly Conf calls with CSTC Snr L’Ship And we have also started a monthly Calendar of significant “sea” events, plan to continue with our Sea Trg Bulletin and get out and attend Events and talk and participate with Folks. (2) LT(N) Soper is also expanding our goal to communicate by concentrating on connecting with Sail Coaches, Instructors and the sailing community both civilian and internal as well as regionally and nationally with teleconfs and the creation of a facebook rage SAIL CENTRE OIC / SAIL COACH TELECONFERENCE The region has recently begun to participate in bi-monthly teleconferences with the Sail Centre OIC and senior coaches from each site. The conferences are a means of communicating throughout the season as a group and to provide opportunities to answer questions, etc. more personally. RCSS(A) FACEBOOK PAGE RCSS(A) recently joined the social media scene and created a Facebook Page. This page ha’ been and will continue to provide updates surrounding activities, updates, etc. involving sailing, power boating, etc. within Atlantic region. Come “LIKE US” today at: http://www.facebook.com/RegionalCadetSailingSchoolAtlantic — 23 SERIAL MESSAGE SAILING REGIONAL QUALIFYING REGATTA (MAY LONG WEEKEND) It was an awesome weekend. The top six teams will form our Atlantic Region National Team and head to Kingston late August for SKIPPER CREW FINAL PTsLookup the National Regatta Last Aras Bower Woodman 339 1 16 PTS 1 1 180 William 180 2 21 2 2 23 341 Woodman 23 3 37 3 CampbeU 85 4 47 Savoie 55 5 53 Collicut 351 Fitzgerald 26 6 59 6 6 Ley 62 Stacey 280 7 60 7 7 Savoie 55 Daigle 9 8 63 8 8 Stafford 39 Banfleld 284 9 64 9 9 Gray 284 Spurrell 284 10 13 10 10 Jones 212 Winsor 191 11 109 11 11 Kelly 295 Edwards 237 12 116 12 Clattenburg 324 Lescaudron 26 12 116 13 12 13 Lieb 29 D’Eon 92 14 122 14 14 Kuhne Herritt 191 328 Mayo Close 345 305 15 125 15 16 15 16 McKinnon 25 Corps POS PTS P05 3 4 5 Hams 24 Corps Last 280 Gaw 86 4 5 16 154 Rec’d following comments from NSMD NL and Cdr Reddy Folks: Man oh! Man: What a programme, I personally I was never much for May I add to Earle’s comments a BZ to the sail boats it seemed like to much to learn and motors got one to where they Regional Regatta team. Excellent weekend of wanted quicker. To watch 32 Cadets from the Atlantic provinces participate sailing (best seen by the team) for our with such keen competition spirit is a sight to see. LT(N) Ed Soper with his cadets. I was very impressed by the cadets team of coaches and volunteers are incredible and are true water babies. It attending The calibre and enthusiasm to sail was great to go for a boat ride and watch 2 races and to sit and talk to the has seen a significant increase over the past Cadets at lunch. We are truly, through this programme making the next few years. This speaks to our programme and generations of Leaders. The PA’s side was great as ED had a 10 minute the dedication of our staff at the corps and radio interview and just as I was leaving CTV was arriving, this is the first sailing centres. year I can remember such good PA. Cameras were also live streaming from the boats to shore, we will have a good disk to send to National and a super It was a pleasure to be present at the awards recruiting video. Bravo Zulu to LCdr Bourinot and her TEAM of Sea Trainers ceremony and be able to say a few words to are to be credited there fine work in keeping up with change and giving our the staff and cadets. BZ! Cadets the best on the water programme in the land. A special Bravo Zulu to LT(N) Ed Soper. Thanks for giving all that you do! Yours Earle Cdr Reddy DATE SERIAL MESSAGE CSTC STAFFING UPDATE E AFEW MORE ADULT ST Both HMCS AVALON and HMCS ACADIA Establishments are fairly complete with respect to adult staff positions. We have some backfills to complete, positions currently available are: (1) (2) (3) Accommodations Officer (female) x 1 HMCS ACADIA; Accommodations Officer (male) x 1 HMCS ACADIA; Basic Seamanship Instr/DO x 2 HMCS ACADIA; and — — — We do have some applications that have been received after the selection boards and we will start reviewing these files to see if applicants are suitable for vacant positions. In the meantime, if you know anyone interested in applying for a CSTC position please have them contact Lt(N) Valerie Wojdylak, [email protected] as she can provide them with an application form and additional details. STAFF CADETS Outlined below are some general observations/comments regarding the staff cadet applications received for 2012: 26 We received 240 applications this year which is an increase of 112 applications from 2011. This increase is the result of (1) cadets applying for staff cadet positions after completing one six week course from the new CPU courses. We only have approximately 119 positions to fill, which means unfortunately 48% of the applicants have not been selected during the initial selection process. (2) We received 37 late applications. (3) We wanted to remind everyone that International Exchange selections are made BEFORE the staff cadet selections. Once cadets have been selected for an exchange we are not permitted to offer those cadets any other training/staff opportunity that conflicts with the exchange dates. (4) The selection process is outlined below: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) All files were scored and applications ranked; Participation Evaluation Reports for cadets with previous staff cadet experience were reviewed and cadets selected accordingly; Cadets that were awarded ANAVET medals in 2011 were selected; Cadets that completed specialty courses were placed in positions as were available (Marine Engineering, Shipwright, and Silver Sail); Applications were then reviewed/selected based on score and course reports; and When we had filled all but 10 positions, we then reviewed Corps representation to make sure at least one cadet from each corps was selected, and when possible tried to balance the percentage of selected applicants from each corps. As well, we reviewed the Detachment representation and again tried to balance the number of selected applicants with the number of applications received and sea cadet population within each detachment. As identified, we have seen an increase in applications with the introduction of the CPU courses. Many cadets have (5) applied for positions having completed only one six week course. While this is acceptable, preference was given to those cadets DATE that completed two six week courses. Of the “new” six week courses that rolled out last summer, only three of them have instructor components: Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor, Drill and Ceremonial Instructor, and Fitness and Sports Instructor, and as such these cadets would be prioritized over the cadets that completed Intermediate Musician, Intermediate Sail, and Ship Boat Operator as these courses do not have an instructor component. CSTC SIGNIFICANT DATES Below is a list of significant dates (to date) for the summer training centres: a. HMCSAVALON (1) 26 Jul 12 First 3 week graduation; and (2) 16 Aug 12 Final Graduation. — — b. 27 HMCS ACADIA (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11’ 10 Jul 12 Change of Command; 20 Jul 12 First 2 week graduation; 23-25 Jul 12 (dates to be confirmed) Mass Band Concentration; 27 Jul 12 First 3 week graduation; 30 Jul 10 Aug 12 TUNA training in ACADIA; 1 Aug 12 CF’s Halifax 1-3 Aug 12 HMCS ACADIA at Home. Welcome to all former Cadets/Staff from ACADIA. 3 Aug 12 Second 2 week graduation; 5 Aug 12 CF’s Annapolis Royal; 12 Aug 12 CF’s Digby; and An i 17—Fir II Graduation and Ceremony of the Flags. NOTES FROM THE DETS/CORPS — — — — — — — — — — Convoy Shield Winner 235 ARROW 28 — RCSCC RCSCC 235 ARROW was recognized this year at the CO’s Conference as the recipient of the Convoy Shield. In a very well attended ceremony on 6 Feb 12, Lt(N) Mudge, ACO(S) presented the shield to Lt(N) Ann Marie Grant, CO ARROW and CPOI Stephan Samson, Cox’n ARROW. The second picture is of RCSCC 235 ARROW proudly displaying their award NOTES FROM 343 OKANAGAN Congratulations to the Newest Member of the Cadet Instructor Cadre!! 29 NCdt Alison Reevey of Rothesay, NB enrolled in Feb and is currently working with 343 RCSCC OKANAGAN in Elsipogtog, NB. ‘igratulations and welcome to the CIC family! BEST SMALL CORPS IN NOVA SCOTIA RCSCC MINAS - RCSCC 76 MINAS was recognized this year at the CO’s Conference as the recipient of the Best Small Corps on the Nova Scotia Mainland. In a ceremony on 21 Feb 12, P02 ca,,don, .s) presented the Royal Centennial Navy Trophy to Lt(N) Stephen Sharp, CO MINAS and CPO2 Christopher Chapman, Cox’n. ... From the Annapolis County SPECTATOR (published th 18 May, 2012) CPO1 D. Gunn receives the Lord Strathcona Medal from Lieutenant Commander Marie Bourinot Thursday at Cornwallis (photo by Lawrence Powell). 30 31 Friends, family, and dignitaries were on hand Thursday evening as LieutenantCommander Marie Bourinot reviewed the 26 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps in Cornwallis. The 69th annual ceremonial review also included promotions for some cadets and awards were handed out to deserving youngsters, including the prestigious Lord Strathcona Medal presented to Chief Petty Officer First Class D. Gunn of Annapolis Royal. CPO1 Gunn also received a trophy as best overall cadet. He will attend Royal Military College in Kingston, ON BURIN SAIL CENTRE Hi Folks, Figured I send along a pic of our first sail weekend, great success with 18 cadets on the water 13 getting levels. The pic is a presentation to our most enthusiastic sailor for the weekend LS Mikaela Hennebury from 289 Corvette. The staff pick a top cadet each weekend who shows great interest in sailing and also with helping out at the end of the weekend around the shed before cadets get back on the bus, also taken into consideration is their behaviour all weekend at the sail centre and in at Golden Sands. This is new this year and very well received by the cadets, they get presented with the trophy which stays at the shed, 14 names each year will go on a plaque to stay at the shed and the winning cadet gets a medallion to keep each weekend __CAN LS ANNE DURRAH (HMCS ST. JOHN’S) - 32 - NAVAL( - LS Anne Durrah, HMCS St. John’s as the 2011 Canadian Naval Centennial Cup recipient was provided a cheque valued at $1500 that she could present to any cadet corps/squadron in Canada. LS Durrah honoured her hometown corps on 4 Feb 12 by presenting the cheque to RCSCC 2 SYDNEY. Pictured from LtoR LS Anne Durrah, Mrs Barbara MacDonald President Navy League Sydney Branch, P01 C.J. Sims, Lt(N) Will Stockley CO SYDNEY, SLt Kayla Bouchard DivO - - — SOME ITEMS OF NOTE FOR 2012 THUS FAR: ACICO appointment for HRM East Lt(N) Debbie Kavanaugh (To be promoted to LCdr) ACICO appointment for South West LCdr Nancy Chishoim Change Of Command RCSCC 1 NELSON Lt(N) Robin Blatch new CO as of 24 Jan 12, former CO Lt(N) Michelle Poirier Change Of Command RCSCC 92 CHEBOGUE Lt(N) Jeremy Bain new CO as of 12 Jan 12, former CO Lt(N) Jason Jackson Change Of Command RCSCC 305 SACKVILLE Lt(N) Tammy Soper new CO as of 25 Jan 12, former CO Lt(N) Juanita Wailer NS ACA’S TRAVELS - - - - - 34 P02 Mike Gordon along with various members of HMCS Charlottetown have visited a number of corps who requested the presentation of CHARLOTTETOWN’s Fun Facts from OP Mobile (Libyan deployment). The cadets and staff really enjoyed the presentation and had many questions and comments about “Life in the Navy”. A huge BZ is extended to Our Presenters: MS William White-Brown Bosn, HMCS Halifax (author of the Presentation) - SERIAL MESSAGE DATE LS Peter Dennis Bosn, HMCS Fredericton LS Krista Morrel Mar Eng, HMCS Fredericton - - The ACO(S) has received word from P02 Gordons career manager that he is slated to be posted this summer. Although not written in stone it is likely we will be losing a valuable member of the ACO/ACA team. The ACO/ACA Sea Shop and in particular P01 Bob Manning has been busy playing Santa Claus delivering a number of new training items that was purchased through additional IPRL funding. Items include new rope, blocks, safety glasses, signal flags, safety signs, spotting scopes and coroplast. Additional items are still being received here at the Det and will be distributed during ACRs. HMCS ACADIA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Thomas Grimes from St. John’s, NL donated a cloth crest and a cloth pennant that he had from the days when HMCS ACADIA was located in Sydney, NS and by the looks of things might have even been called RCSC Camp Protector at one time... 35 We will put them in the HMCS ACADIA History room at the Comwallis Museum Please forward any “history” might have.. INTERESTING. (FROM THE DCDTS SITREP) 36 YouTube Drill Manual: Initial discussions have taken place on DGRC’s idea of having cadets on various Drill & Ceremonial Instructor Courses contribute to development of a virtual / video drill manual on YouTube. This idea has also been discussed in relation the larger matter of online training and learning support materials and seen as a good way to venture down that path as a trial / pilot. DIAMOND JUBILEE RECIPIENTS (submitted by Ray Boudreau): CPO Dana Fraser of Navy League Cadet Corps Oromocto with Prince Charles. When the organizers of the Royal visit learned she would be receiving the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal she was invited to the Private Reception for the Royal couple at CFB Gagetown. CPO Fraser is the Top NL Cadet in New Brunswick and as a result will be receiving the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Ken Ilnitski, Mainland Division of the Nova Scotia Navy League of Canada, receives the QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal from Lieutenant Commander Marie Bourinot. (photo by Lawrence Powell) 2012 Diamond Jubilee BOêO 41 37 Century of Service CHALLENGE AWARD 100 hours for 100 years 60 years: Her Majesty, Elizabeth Il as Canada’s Ruling Monarch 40 years: The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Programme in NS Nova Scotians have created the 2012 Diamond Jubilee Century of Service CHALLENGE AWARD (Century Award). A Commemorative Desk Medal, and a Certificate of Achievement have been created; and any Canadian, aged 12 and older is eligible to participate in the Century Challenge, and earn these. In this way, the Century Award will recognize citizens who, by voluntarily choosing to participate, exemplify the best of the Canadian spirit of Service and Achievement. To earn this Honour, a person will voluntarily: (I) spend 60 hours completing project exploring Royal history OR Nova Scotia’s heritage and culture, and br learning a new skill, AND (ii) contribute a minimum of 40 hours of Service to their local communities. #i (Photograph: Mr Earle Corn, President of the Nova Scotia Mainland Division of the Navy League of Canada receives an Honourary Gold Century of Service Award from Past President of the Duke of Edinburgh Programme Mr. Rick Powell) There are four Award levels: Bronze; Silver; Gold, and Diamond. The number of hours to community service contributed determines which Award level is achieved. Awards will be presented in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on February 28, 2013. SCHOLARSHIPS 38 Below is a list of scholarships that may be of interest to the cadets, officers, and civilian instructors with your corps. If you kno ) 3 SERIAL MESSAGE Regional Cadets Support Unit (Atlantic), P0 Box 5000 Stn Main, Shearwater, NS BOJ 3A0. 1. The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation a. The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation was created to provide scholarships to Sea Cadets who are pursuing postsecondary studies. The Foundation is committed to providing scholarship opportunities for cadets that have demonstrated the will to achieve. b. Contact Information: Telephone (613)248-3396, Address: 1180 Ohio Street, Unit 602, Ottawa, ON KI H 8N5, Email: [email protected]. c. Website http://www.canadianseacadetscholarships cal, application http://www.canadianseacadetscholarships.ca/Application%2OForm htm. . d. Deadline: 1 June 2. Maritime Affairs Scholarship a. These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition and may not be awarded where the Government provides free tuition eg. enrolment in the Canadian Forces, acceptance at the Canadian Coast Guard College, or by grant covering the cost of tuition. b. Requirements: i. Completed ‘NL(l 04)E” Form and following documentation. ii. Personal letter of application from candidate, including information on name and location of University/Community College to be attended, and the course of study to be taken. The applicant should indicate in their personal letter how their field of study relates to ‘Maritime Affairs’ and what factors led to this career choice. iii. Original certificate, or certified copy of final marks, as issued be responsible educational authorities, which records examination results, be subject, upon which admission to the College is based. NOTE: Where final marks for the school year are not available until August, mid-year marks MUST be submitted at the time of original application to allow for preliminary consideration. iv. Letter from the Commanding Officer of the Corps attended by the candidate, certifying that the candidate was a Royal Canadian Sea Cadet in good standing for at least twenty-four months, the name and location of the Corps, and recommendations on the candidate. v. Recommendation of Branch President responsible for the Corps. vi. Recommendation of Division President responsible for the Corps. vii. OPTIONAL other letters of recommendation from teachers, clergy, etc. Deadline: 30 June c. d. - Applications to be submitted through the Navy League Branch responsible for the Corps of which the candidate was a DATE SERIAL MESSAGE member, to the responsible Division, to the National Office, The Navy League ot Canada. I-or more information visit http:Ilwww. navyleaciue.ca/en/maritime-affairs/awards/maritime-affairs-scholarships/. 3. Chief Petty Officer Jack Scholarship a. An educational trust fund has been established in memory of Chief Petty Officer Andrew McQueen Jack. The trust is administered by the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund (RCNBF) who also acts as selection committee for the award of scholarships for students attending university. b. The selection committee stresses citizenship, the development of leadership, and an interest in Canada and in maritime activities. The awards are not limited to first year, but may be applied for in any year, and for any course of study which meets the above criteria. c. The trust fund award grants or scholarships of $1000.00 to: i. former members of the Naval Forces of Canada and their dependents; and, ii. serving and former members of the Sea Element of the Canadian Forces of Canada and their dependents. Thus, Royal Canadian Sea Cadets whose parent (s) or grandparent(s) is a member or former member are eligible to apply. d. 4. Website: httlxllwww. navyleaciue.ca/en/maritime-affairs/awards/maritime-affairs-scholarships/. Lt(N) Allan Douglas Hicks Memorial Scholarship Fund a. The Lt(N) Allan Douglas Hicks scholarship is awarded annually to a serving Royal Canadian Sea Cadet entering the first year of a Community College, University, or United World College course leading to a degree. b. Two scholarships in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded. c. Requirements: Personal letter of application from the candidate including information on the name and location of the university or college to be attended and the course of study to be taken; ii. Original certificate, or certified copy thereof, as issued by the responsible educational authorities, which records examination results, by subjects, upon which admission to a University or College is based; iii. Letter from Commanding Officer of Corps attended by candidate, including proof that the candidate was a Royal Canadian Sea Cadet in good standing for at least 24 months; the name and location of the Corps and recommendations on the candidate; and iv. Any other letters of recommendation, (OPTIONAL) i.e. Teachers, Clerqymen, etc. DATE SERIAL MESSAGE d. Please send package and supporting documentation to Commanding Officer, HMCS ACADIA, do Lt(N) Allan Douglas Hicks Memorial Scholarship Committee, P0 Box 63, Clementsport, NS BOS I EQ f. 5. Application packages must be received by 18 July. HMCS ACADIA Alumni Scholarship a. The HMCS Acadia Alumni Association is offering and administering a scholarship for Officers of the CIC and Cadets of HMCS Acadia Training Establishment. b. A minimum of one $1000.00 scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving candidate who is serving or has served at HMCS Acadia Training Establishment. c. Applications for this scholarship may be obtained from the web site: http://www.hmcsacadia.ca/Alumni Scholarshiiihtml. d. Application package must be forward to Commanding Officer, HMCS ACADIA, do Alumni Scholarship Committee, P0 Box 63, Clementsport, NS BUS 1 EQ f. 6. RCIS(A) Scholarship a. b. c. d. 7. Application packages must be received by 18 July. The scholarship is awarded to a promising and deserving CIC Officer from the Atlantic Region to help further his/her education at the post secondary school level. To be eligible you must be a CIC officer from Atlantic Region and preferably will have previously been a cadet for a minimum of three years. To apply visit http:I/www. recions.cadets.forces.cic.ca/atl/rcis/documentation e.as. Please visit website for application deadline. Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship a. Open to a young woman, a girls’ team, or a sport organization that exemplifies Stacey’s ideals and qualities. b. This $2500.00 scholarship is in her memory. It will be shared by five recipients. c. Full details are available at httlx//www.caaws.ca/e/Qrants/levittl. Scholarship Canada is a website that lists pages of scholarship and bursary opportunities. Please visit 8. http://www.scholarshipscanada.com! for more information. DATE SERIAL MESSAGE DATE 39 NOVA SCOTIA DETACHMENT 1.. - Notes from the ACO and ACAs RCSCC Niobe Over Night Vigil The 62 Niobe Sea Cadet Corps carried out, what is regarded as the first over night vigil in Nova Scotia, and possible in mainland Canada. The challenge to do this vigil was made by the visiting 780 Freshwater Air Squadron from Gambo, Newfoundland, while attending a recent Sea Cadet function held in Bridgewater. At 1900 hours, Thursday, 10 November 2011, a most wet and windy night, the cadets assembled at the Veterans Memorial Park to commence an overnight vigil, around the Cenotaph. This vigil continued until O43Ohrs in the morning at which time they were literally blown off the Cenotaph. The Cadets wanted to carry on but their instructors and parents felt that weather conditions were worsening and for the safety of all concerned the vigil was terminated. The Sea Cadets paraded for the November 11th service as normal, tired but proud. That same evening, these Cadets, along with their fellow Army Cadets, assisted the Branch Ladies Auxiliary Staff with serving the Veterans Banquet Supper. It is hoped that such a Remembrance Vigil will become an annual event, with more Legion members and area veterans attending, not only at the commencement of the Vigil, but also during the night. These Cadets are truly a credit to the Sea Cadet Corps, our community and to Nova Scotia. HMCS SACKVILLE ENJOYS A NAUTICAL WEEKEND To whom it may concern, I had been one of 10 selected to attend a scuba course in Halifax. I was told this course was going to be a lot of work as I only had a week to read the entire book as preparation for the course. Well I was able to do it as small groups got together and crammed all the information in. On March 19-23 I have had as much fun as I could possibly have in an entire week. This was an intense, and motivation course. Over the week we spent time in the pool learning different skill like BREATHING UNDERWATER!!! Also swimming with fins and skin diving. Even though we did not get a lot of sleep during the week it was worth every bit. Long nights in the pooi everyone got tired but all tried to keep going because well there was only one real goal (for me anyways) and that was to be able to see all the cool FISH!! Or just become a certified scuba diver! Having the amazing opportunity from the Sea Cadet program I am so ecstatic that I was one of few that were able to attend. Furthermore, I can now go on scuba dives anywhere in the world, and be able to explore the entire aquatic habitat. Scuba diving was an item that has been on my bucket list ever since I became in love with water; not only was it on my bucket list but so was being a crazy person and swimming in the Atlantic Ocean in MARCH. Overall I was able to accomplish so much over a span of a week, bonding with the other people on the course and being able to see what Scuba diving was actually like. After completing this course I realized that I will 110 percent go on more dives throughout the next few years. My instructors were great and the group that dived could not have been better. The course was a blast CPO1 Emily Wolfe I SCUBA I. fr