Airdrie 3016 Army Cadets

Bottle Drive — May 27, 2012

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:20:02 +0000

The bottle drive is coming up on Sunday this weekend. This fundraiser will be used to help fund the cadets attending the Canadian Battlefield Tour in Spring of 2013. Cadets in attendance at this event need to wear their corps t-shirts and unripped pants. Remember cadets — you’ll be representing our corps! The bottle drive [...]

Silver Star Expedition May 25-27 2012

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:06 +0000

All attending cadets will be picked up from Ralp McCall school on Fri May 25 at 6:15. Cadets are to travel in civilian cloths only — No Jeans. The cadets will be given proper clothing upon their arrival on site in kanaskis. Cadets need to have their basic hygene kits and other basic kit gear. [...]

Here’s the Scoop – Garage Sale Listing

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:09:23 +0000

Don’t forget about this weekend’s garage sale. We’ll be at 922 Allen Street from 9-4. There will be a barbecue going with hotdogs and hamburgers for sale. Bags of firewood will be available for pickup at $10/each. We’ll also have 50/50 tickets for sale and a ton of gently used merchandise for buyers to peruse:) [...]

Check Your Jacket!

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:31:51 +0000

Cadet Gough had her jacket taken by someone else at tonight’s parade. Please check your jacket to ensure that it’s yours!! Her name is written on the inside so it should be pretty easy to discover who mistakenly took it. All cadets should have their names written inside of their jackets and make sure that [...]

Tickets are still avalible for the Dance

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:44:44 +0000

Dont forget to get your tickets for the Cadet Corps Teen Dance. There will be a candy snack bar for cadets to purchase drinks and food at during the dance. Come out and have fun while supporting the upcoming Vimy Trip. Tickets are 10.00 if interested call Diann Marchessault at (403) 852-9558. Tickets will only be [...]

May 18 — Firewood Selling Schedule

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:24:36 +0000

We will be selling bags of firewood for $10 a bag. Each bag contains approximately 12-14 pieces of dried, aged poplar. Stop by the Safeway parking lot on Main Street in Towerlane Mall to purchase firewood! The schedule for the parent volunteers and cadets selling the firewood is posted here. If there are any issues, [...]

Wainwright Trip May 18-21

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:32:55 +0000

Those cadets attending this weekend’s Wainwright trip need to be at the Airdrie Agricultural Meeting on Friday at 3:30PM to pack up the vehicles and leave. Please come having already eaten as it will be a long time before they’re fed again. They will have hot dogs later that night for a snack. All meals [...]

Worker Needed This Weekend

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:43:39 +0000

Diann Marchessault who works at Green Acres Kennel is looking for a responsible worker for a few shifts this weekend. The Kennel is located in Crossfield and transportation to and from the site will need to be arranged. An extra worker is required on Saturday from 3-6PM and on Sunday from 8:30-12:30 and 3-6. This [...]

Firewood Fundraiser on Friday May 18

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:15:02 +0000

There will be cadets and volunteers selling bags of firewood in the Safeway parking lot this Friday. Please stop by and purchase your firewood! All money raised goes directly to the youth members who are travelling to Europe in Spring of 2013 on a Canadian Battlefield Tour. This outstanding opportunity will enable the kids (aged [...]

Garage Sale Fundraiser Meeting

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:42 +0000

There is a garage sale fundraiser meeting on Wednesday May 16 at 6:30PM at the Airdrie Legion. The Legion is located at 508 – 3 Avenue SE as shown in the picture. There is no need to be a member to go to the Legion that night or any other!! The garage sale is an [...]

Fundraiser Garage Sale 2012

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:16:20 +0000

Our annual fundraiser garage sale is coming up soon!! This year, we will be accepting donations of gently used goods from the community as well as having a huge amount of stuff for sale! All proceeds will go towards our corps as well as providing some funds for youth members going on the Canadian Battlefield [...]

Name Tags

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:43:15 +0000

Please let Captain Mark know if you still do not have a name tag. Name tags were handed out at parade last week. If you were absent, it may already be waiting for you! All cadets MUST have their name tags made up asap.

Spring Dance 2012

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:18:17 +0000

Tickets are going fast for our upcoming Spring Dance! Make sure to contact Diane Marchessault for tickets at the number or talk to her at cadets. The cadet who sells the most tickets will win a $50 prize!! This dance is a fundraiser event for the members of the corps who are going on the [...]

Rent-a-Cadet Fundraiser

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:17:10 +0000

We will be running a Rent-a-Cadet fundraiser from now until April of 2013. Interested community or business members can hire some cadets to do odd jobs for them such as sweeping out parking lots, yard work, help moving, painting, etc. The kids are ready, willing and able to perform any number of jobs for you! [...]

Your New Parent’s Committee

Mark Bentley — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:09:53 +0000

After last night’s Airdrie Army Cadets Parent’s Committee AGM, the 2012-2013 Parent’s Committee is: Brent Marchessault – President Leighton Kathler– Vice President Mark Bentley – Past President Heather Undershute – Treasurer Stacey Fennell – Secretary I just wanted to say thanks again to everyone who worked so hard to make this a great year and to say [...]

Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) Potluck Information

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:47:27 +0000

With our ACR fast approaching it’s time once again to get the POTLUCK COLD LUNCH plans set into place. For those parents that are new, we traditionally have a potluck lunch right after the ceremony at Genesis Place. The Cadet Corp and Parent Committee will be supplying the beverages, napkins, plates, cutlery, etc. All we, as [...]

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Legion

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:09:43 +0000

The Legion will be holding a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday May 13 from 11AM to 1PM. This event is open to non-members as well as members of the Legion. Prices are as follows: Moms — FREE!!! Adult Members — $10.50 Adult Non-Members — $12.50 Kids 5-12 — $6.00 Kids under 4 — FREE!!! [...]

Annual General Meeting – May 9, 2012

Mark Bentley — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:54:42 +0000

Just a reminder that Wednesday, May 9, 2012 is the Parent’s Committee Annual General Meeting! Please come out and volunteer to help out! If you can not volunteer for the board then at least participate in the elections. We need a few new board members and lots of helpers. If you want to help out, [...]

Parent’s Committee Job Descriptions

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:24:05 +0000

The Parent’s Committee Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday, May 9th at Ralph McCall Elementary School. It will either be in the gathering area or in the library depending on what the cadets are doing during our meeting time. During this meeting, a new Parent’s Committee will be chosen for the upcoming year. Becoming part [...]

Fundraising Meeting

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:52:42 +0000

There will be a fundraising meeting for parents of cadets attending the Vimy trip after the Parent’s Committee Meeting on May 9. Please be sure to stay and participate in the meeting for information about upcoming fundraisers and to share any ideas you have on ways to generate some cash.

Airdrie cadets seeking funds for European battlefield tour

Mark Bentley — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:51:56 +0000

There is an article in the Airdrie City View about the upcoming Airdrie Army Cadets European Battlefield Tour and how we are trying to raise money for the cadets to go. Airdrie cadets seeking funds for European battlefield tour May 02, 2012 08:53 pm | By Dawn Smith | Airdrie City View Airdrie’s 3016 Royal Canadian [...]

Our Corps in the News — May 2, 2012 Airdrie Echo

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:57:19 +0000

Thanks so much to Carolyn McTighe of the Airdrie Echo for writing about our upcoming trip to Vimy and our ongoing fundraising efforts for it. The full article can be read here: http://eedition.airdrieecho.com/doc/Airdrie-Echo/airdrieecho_20120502/2012050201/#26

Seminar on the United Nations and International Affairs (SUNIA)

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:12:13 +0000

This group would like to invite all interested cadets to consider attending one of their seminars this summer. Please be advised that this trip IS NOT FREE! The cost to attend is $550 although there are some ways to receive some funding to attend. Some of the highlights of this week away include: Experience an [...]

May 9,2012 — Picture Day/Parents Committee Annual General Meeting

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:50:17 +0000

All cadets MUST attend on May 9, 2012 in FULL dress. The CO Parade has been moved to this night. All cadets in attendance will be having their photos done in uniform. These have turned out very nicely the last couple of years and is definitely something you will want to be a part of!! [...]

Kit Check — May 2

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:03:20 +0000

The 3016 Airdrie Army Cadet parade on May 2, 2012 will be summer dress. All cadets must bring their kits to be checked for the upcoming FTX on the weekend. Cadets MUST have their kits checked to be able to attend.

CO Parade in May

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:38:07 +0000

May’s CO Parade has been moved to May 9th. All cadets must be in full dress.

Vimy Day- Calgary- 2012

Mark Bentley — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:19:11 +0000

The Prairie Cadets have posted a number of pictures Vimy Day at the Military Museums. The photos are here on Smugmug.

Vimy Trip Bottle Drive

Mark Bentley — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:09:26 +0000

The Airdrie Army Cadets going on the Vimy trip next year will be having a bottle drive to help raise funds for the trip on May 27th, 2012. Anyone wishing to help out is welcome to drop off their bottles at the school parking lot during cadets on Wednesday, May 23rd or at the Airdrie [...]

Updated – Volunteers needed for the Airdrie Home and Garden Fair

Mark Bentley — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:11:16 +0000

The Airdrie Army Cadets will have a booth at this year’s Airdrie Home and Garden Fair. We would like to have a parent, a staff person and two cadets there to answer questions and encourage new cadets! This is a great chance to get the corps noticed and helps to keep the Airdrie Army Cadets [...]

Cadets is a Free Program

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:34:25 +0000

There has been much discussion lately about cadets being a free program. Cadets IS a free program. All mandatory training is provided for participating members of cadets. However, there are also a number of optional training opportunities available to cadet members. These include participation in Band, Band training, instruments, Biathalon team, Marksmanship team, Drill team, [...]

Regional Sports Competition — April 28

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:43:27 +0000

Cadets participating in the sports competition need to meet at the Legion at 0800. Cadets must be dressed in sports gear (such as shorts, sweats, yoga pants, t-shirt, runners) and have a water bottle. The cadets attending this event will be gone all day and will need to be picked up from the Legion again [...]

April 23 Press Release

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:15:30 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summary: The 3016 Airdrie Royal Canadian Army Cadets are planning a trip to Europe in Spring 2013 and working hard to raise the necessary funds. Airdrie Army Cadets Canadian Battlefields Tour of Europe April 23, 2012, Airdrie, AB Select members of the 3016 Airdrie Army Cadets are starting a fundraising campaign to [...]

Our Corps in the News — Here’s the Scoop April/2012

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:24:40 +0000

No Cadets — April 25, 2012

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:21:21 +0000

Just a reminder that there will be no regular Wednesday night cadets on April 25, 2012 as we do not have the school. All other cadet events for this week are still on — this includes the sports competition in Red Deer for those participating as well as running the table at the Airdrie Home [...]

Tri-Service Ball — April 21 (Reminder)

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:08:18 +0000

This is just a reminder that the Tri-Service Ball is on Saturday, April 21 from 7PM until 11:30 PM. I know that a few of our cadets will be attending this event. Tickets are available for purchase at the door for $25 each or $40/couple. Please remember to be on absolute best behaviour for this [...]

Music Level Testing — April 21

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:59:13 +0000

All band members have music level testing on Saturday, April 21 at the Tecumseh Armory. The address of HMCS Tecumseh is 1898, 24 Street SW Calgary. Cadets attending this event need to be dropped off at 12:30. Any questions regarding this event should be addressed to Rycroft.

St. Julien’s Parade — Saturday, April 21

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:51:03 +0000

Cadets participating in this event have been e-mailed by Captain Mark. This is a SENIORS ONLY event. Cadets need to be dropped off at 0900 at Mewata and will march to City Hall. Attending cadets need to be in full uniform. Read wikipedia’s information about the Battle of St. Julien here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Ypres#Battle_of_St_Julien_.2824_April_.E2.80.93_5_May.29 If there are further [...]

Tour de Airdrie — Sunday, April 22

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:45:35 +0000

We will be doing our community volunteering at the Tour de Airdrie this year. This is mandatory for ALL cadets. This event is being hosted by the rotary club and involves 5, 10 and 21 K marathon runs. Our cadets will be helping to mark the route for the runners and handing out drinks to [...]

New Dress Regulations

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:49:44 +0000

Just received new dress regulations for cadets. All of these new dress regulations must be followed immediately. Please note that this will change the placement of where the marksmanship badge needs to be sewn on if they have qualified for this year’s marksmanship badge. There are also some significant changes to how the right sleeve [...]

Cadet League Contest – - Name the Newsletter!

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:56:52 +0000

Firewood Fundraiser Poster

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:30:28 +0000

I made up a poster for the firewood fundraiser for the cadets going on the Vimy trip and am planning on hanging up a couple at the Legion. If anyone is interested, they can check it out below. Feel free to drop me an email or phone call if you would like to purchase some [...]

Band Level Testing

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:28:31 +0000

Our band will have level testing on April 21, 2012. Good luck on the testing everyone! If I receive any further details about this event, I will post them on the website and on the google calendar on the right hand side of the page.

St. Juliens Parade – April 21, 2012

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:25:52 +0000

Cadets ranked Master Corporal and above will be attending this year’s St. Juliens parade at Mewata Armories. All cadets in attendance need to be in full uniform. This event is expected to run from 1000 – 1700 but I will post any additional details as they come available. Please make sure to check the google [...]

Vimy Day — April 15, 2012

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:09:13 +0000

April 15 our corps will be going to the Vimy day ceremonies at the Military Museums from 0900-1200. Attending cadets need to be in full uniform and bring a non-perishable donation for the veteran’s foodbank. Parents are welcome to stay for the ceremonies. Cadets attending the Vimy trip next year will benefit greatly by attending [...]

Provincial Marksmanship Competition – April 13 through April 15

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:55:03 +0000

One of our cadets, Sgt. Mitchell-Bentley has been chosen to compete in the cadets provincial marksmanship competition which will be held in Edmonton this year. He qualified for this round of competitions with his individual score at the Mewata marksmanship competitions held last month. Good luck Sgt. Mitchell-Bentley!!! We’ll be cheering for you and congratulations [...]

Parent’s Meeting — April 11, 2012

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:47:43 +0000

The regular monthly parent’s association meeting will be held on Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Ralph McCall school. The meeting will start at approximately 6:15 as usual. All parents are encouraged to attend to find out about ongoing activities with the corps. This will be the last monthly meeting before general elections are held next [...]

Sports Night — April 11, 2012

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:03:44 +0000

Parade night on Wednesday, April 11 will be a sports night. Cadets should be in PT (physical training gear) and have a water bottle. This will be the last night to qualify for badges. Cadets who earned marksmanship badges will have them handed out on this night.

No Cadets – April 4 2012

Mark Bentley — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:18:23 +0000

Just a reminder that there is no cadets this week (April 4) due to spring break. We will be back at parade on April 11.

Leadership Training Update — April 1

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:42:11 +0000

Cadets silver star and above need to be at the Legion for leadership training. They will be there until approximately 1300 and then will go over to the Airdrie Agricultural Building to complete the training. Dress in civilians. Bring a lunch or bring money to buy a lunch. Rycroft is buying Subway for lunch and [...]

Vimy Trip – Cancellation Insurance

Paula Mitchell-Bentley — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:57:38 +0000

Just a quick note to those who are joining the Vimy trip for spring 2013. Here is what the EF website states as their cancellation plan: Tour Cancellation and Interruption Coverage covers: • refund of the Program Fee if a participant needs to cancel from or interrupt the tour due to reasons of serious injury [...]