Congratulations to Cadets Watkin and Jorgensen for receiving the following awards in August at the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre!

 

VERNON, B.C. – Victoria Watkin, a member of 2509 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (Royal Canadian Signals) in Calgary, AB, achieved the Top Cadet award for 12 Platoon in Charlie Company at the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre (VACSTC). She was presented the award by Reviewing Officer Major-General Robert Meating, Colonel Commandant for the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Canada. (VACSTC photo by Capt. Karl Kopan) August 2008

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Calgary Army Cadet Ryan Jorgensen earned the award as top cadet in 2 Platoon of Guard Company at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training. Cadet Jorgensen is a member of 2509 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps of Calgary, Alberta. Presenting the award is Vernon Mayor Wayne Lippert. (VACSTC Photo by Wayne Emde) August 2008

 

 

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We have our new cube van! Our corps now owns a 24 ft cube van, and it is being modified so it can be used to store equipment, and be used as the command post on FTX's.

We purchased the van using money from our casino fundraisers. Many thanks to Bill Arnott for initiating the purchase of the van, and for arranging the people to design, paint, and provide insurance. Bill stayed on and made sure everything was in order and proceeding on schedule, even though he is no longer on the executive since his daughter 'aged out'.

Another big thank you to Rod McLeod for creating the designs on our van. He donated countless hours to help us out, and we are very appreciative of his time and talents! Rod also got the website up and rolling and has been instrumental in helping us every step of the way.

 

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CONGRATULATIONS to WO Sanchez for getting his wings this summer! He went through six weeks of intense para training and studying at Connaught [in Ontario], and he graduated. We are very proud of you, WO Sanchez. Here is a picture of Sanchez just after he graduated and received his wings.

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On September 10th, 2007 RSM Vanderveer officially 'aged out'. He has been an oustanding cadet and has provided tremendous leadership to the corps. The good news is he now comes in to volunteer with the corps as a civilian. Thank you David for ALL that you have done for the corps! His picture is on the cube van, so he will always be part of the corps.