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2 period (90 Minutes)

 

What - Cadets and Parents will learn about what is required of them during their time at cadets.

Why - This material is important as it will help cadets and parents better understand how things are run and what is needed from them with they are part of cadets.

Expectations - By the end of this lesson, cadets and parents should know what is expected of them and how to behave at cadet activities.

 

To have with you

• Welcome Briefing Topics for Parents and Cadets for the year you are currently on.

• Volunteer Graph​

 

Welcome

Read the Welcome Briefing to Parents and Cadets.

 

Tuesday Training Night Routine

• Tuesday’s are from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and this is a mandatory part of our program. Most training nights will be at Maplehurst Middle School.

• There will also be other activities happening in and around the Moncton area. For these activities, parents will be required to drive their cadet to and from the location and will normally be asked to stay and supervise their cadet during their shift. Cadet shifts are normally 2 hours at a time and we will notify you by email of when and where these activities are.

• Other mandatory events we normally have are the Poppy Campaign, Remembrance Day Parade, Santa Clause Parades and Fundraising activities. As stated above we will require parents to supervise their cadet’s during most activities.

• Most of these kinds of activities are done on weekends.

 

Thursday Nights (Optional)

• Every other Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm we have Drill Team Practice at Hillcrest School

• These are optional activities

 

Sundays (Optional)

• The 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month is Marksmanship

  • Only cadet that have completed the range safety training can shoot on the range

• These are optional activities

 

The dates, times, and information for all of these activities is posted on our Sway page.

 

***Are there any questions***

 

This is all posted on our Sway page:

 

General Rules

• Please be sure to look at all information so that cadets are properly dressed, prepared for the day’s activity and show up early.

• If your cadet is sick or they stay home sick from school, do not send them to any cadet activities.

• Activities are open to all cadets, unless otherwise indicated.

• NLCC 193 Codiac is not responsible for any lost or stolen items that cadets bring to any cadet activities.

• Do not drop off your cadet for an activity unless a Codiac staff member is present.

• If we do not have a current Medicare card or you have not told us why you cannot give us a copy of the new card your cadet will not be able to join us for activities outside of our Tuesday Night Training.

• School rules apply to all cadet actives (Example: Cadets are to wear clean indoor shoes, when they are told to wear sneakers).

• Parents must drop off and pick up their cadet at the times indicated in the emails and posted on Sway.

• Parents must respond by the due dates as stated in the emails that are sent out.

• Parents must agree to all agreements they sign while their cadet is part of NLCC 193 Codiac, such as the Uniform, Marksmanship, and Band agreements.

 

***Are there any questions***

 

Cadet Attendance Rules

• If we see a cadet being dropped off and an adult (18+) is not present with the cadet, we will call you to come pick up your cadet. This applies even if you live within walking distance of the activity. No exceptions.

• Parents must enter the building to drop off and pick up their cadet. 

• An adult (18+) must sign in all cadets they bring on Tuesday nights. If you do not sign the cadets in, it will be marked as an unexcused absence.

• If a cadet has below a 60% attendance for mandatory Tuesday nights and have any unexcused absences for any activities, they cannot attend any optional cadet activities. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as Band, Marksmanship, Camps, Corps Parties, Corps Dinners, Other Outings, Etc. 

• Those cadets of parents that do not communicate about being absent will have their cadet marked as unexcused. When this happens, the cadet may not be able to participate in other activities outside of our mandatory Tuesday nights.

• If cadets are going to be late for any active other than Mandatory Tuesday Night Training, please return home. If you bring your cadet late to these activities you will be told to take them home. No exceptions.

• If cadets have been causing issues during cadet activities, are constantly late, or don’t show up to activities after they have been confirmed for the activities, they may be restricted from attending certain cadet activities or all optional cadet activities in the future.

• Please send an e-mail to nlcccodiac@navyleague.ca if your child will be absent from an activity. (Please have the date, name of the activity, and the cadet's full name in the email).

 

***Are there any questions***

 

Cadet Uniforms Rules

• If your cadet loses a part of their uniform or part of the uniform is damage due to negligence, parents will need to pay the full price of the uniform part before it will be replaced.

• For cadet name tags, if lost or damaged, parents will need to notify us if the parents want it replaced and we will order a new name tag the next time an order is put in. When we get the new name tag parents will be required to pay for it before your cadet will receive it.

• New cadet starting with us will normally get their uniform issued after they have been to a minimum of 4 Tuesday nights in a row and have an attendance rate above 60%.

• When you’re cadet is due to get their uniform issued, we will send you an email. You must on time for your appointment time or it will be canceled. Parents must communicate with us if things change.

• If you show up for your appointment after the "Uniform Issue or Exchange Canceled” email is sent out you will be sent away.

• If you are going to be late for the uniform appointment, you will need to let us know by emailing nlcccodiac@navyleague.ca and also reschedule the appointment.

• Please email nlcccodiac@navyleague.ca  if you need to change uniform parts

 

***Are there any questions***

 

Our program

• Unlike the older cadet programs, our program has no funding. We are 100% funded by sponsors, grants and other fundraising activities.

• We are also run 100% by dedicated volunteers.

 

Emails

• Communication is an essential part of our program. If your cadet cannot make it to a cadet activity please let us know, by emailing us at nlcccodiac@navyleague.ca. We need to know if your cadet will be there as they may be assigned a special job.

• When you email please use your child’s last name, then first name. For example Harris, Ian.

• If you are not seeing any of the emails that I send out or think you are missing some, please check your junk folder, as sometimes they will go there.

• We are not sure why this happens

• Please always promptly respond to emails when we are asking if cadets are going to be at an event 

• This is so we can figure out cost and if we have enough cadets and staff to do the activity

• This only applies to the emails that ask for confirmation and they will always have a dead line

• Please respect and respond by that deadline

 

Allergies

• So, you are all aware we follow the same guidelines as the schools when it comes to snacks during cadet activities, so for example; nothing containing nuts will be allowed. This is to help ensure the safety of all Codiac staff and cadets. No Snacks are needed for cadet activities unless otherwise told.

 

***Are there any questions***

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Cadet Training

• Some of the subjects we cover with cadets are:

  • Canadian Citizenship

  • Seamanship

  • Naval Knowledge

  • Communications

  • First Aid

  • Leadership

  • Instructing (Teaching Lessons)

  • Public Speaking

 

Looks like this is going to be a busy and fun year

• Some of the things happening are:

  • Virtual Band on Sundays (Optional Activity)

  • Marksmanship on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month (Optional Activity)

  • In-Person Band on Thursday Nights (Optional Activity)

  • Drill Team Practices every other Thursday Night (Optional Activity)

  • Flag laying

  • Poppy Campaign

  • Remembrance Day Parades

  • Santa Claus Parades

  • Possible Corps Parties and our Annual Corps Dinner

  • We will be having fundraising activities which are normally on weekends

  • Camp

  • And many other activities

 

Volunteers for the Corps and Branch

• We are always looking for volunteers

 

Corps

• To work with the cadets you must be a resident of Canadian

  • Officers must be under 65

  • Cadet Instructors must be 18 or higher.

  • All must be fully screened

 

Parent Branch

• To work with the parent branch you must be a resident of Canadian

• These individuals don’t normally work directly with the cadets.

• They focus on the fundraising and the financial side of the program

• These meeting are once a month a Tuesday nights.

• All must be fully screened

 

We need people to step and volunteers.

 

***Are there any questions***

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Basic Information for Cadets

• Listen to all staff, show respect and do as your told

• This includes the Cadet Volunteers

• When formed up, pretend your feet are stuck to the floor

• You can still wiggle your toes just not move your lift your feet unless told to do so

• When giving a drill order, such as attention or stand at ease, you must stay in the position until told to move

• Do not talk when formed up

• The only cadets speaking should be the lead cadets

• You saw that when we formed up before the lessons tonight

• All cadets are all to show respect to all staff and other cadets at all times.

• Be kind, speak nicely and use the Chain of Command

• Absolutely no arguing with staff or other cadets

• If you have a problem you follow the Chain of Command as you will learn

• As you saw before you all form up in groups called “Divisions”

• Each division has a DPO (That’s the cadet at the front of that group)

  • Each division has a 2IC (2nd in command)

• The DPO is who you talk to first if you have a problem

• If the DPO can’t help, then they will take you to the next person in the chain of command or ask them and get back to you

• Absolutely no bulling or bad behavior of any kind will be tolerated

• There’s a process we must follow for this type of thing or any behavioral problems

  • 1st you’ll will be spoken to by staff

  • 2nd the will talk with Cdr Harris

  • 3rd  you get a verbal warning and your parent must be here for the meeting

  • 4th  you get a written warning and your parent must be here for the meeting

  • When this happens there will be consequences such as possibly not being able to attend optional activities or being demoted or released from our cadet group (Keep in mind that these are just examples of what can happen)

  • It really depends on what you did (The adult staff will make these decisions)

• No touching or physical contact with of any kind is allowed with other cadets or staff while at a cadet activities

• You are however allowed to high five or fist pump

• Respect other cadets and staffs body autonomy and personal space

 

***Are there any questions***

 

CONCLUSION

• Summarize what was spoken about in this lesson. You can even go into more depth if you like on this subject.

• The cadets and parents must understand what is expected of them well they are with our cadet group.

 

TESTING

• Cadets and parents will be expected to know what we spook about in this lesson and demonstrate communication and listening skills at all times.