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Thursday, 13 Aug 2009 (73 photos)
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Good morning! CI Janice Yeung, Capt Vicki Mowat and CI Leonard Nikolai, Trg Support Guard Coy (VACSTC, Capt Janel Wlison)
Alpha Coy Grad Parade
Arrival of the reviewing officer, Maj Judy Peter, CD, Chief Instructor VACSTC accompanied by OC Alpha Coy Maj Randy Ripley, CD (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
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Top Cadet 5 PL – Cdt Eugen Kolesnik, 2551 RCACC Edmonton, AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Top Cadet 6 PL – Cdt Martin Brink, 2309 RCACC Fort Macleod, AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Top Cadet 7 PL – Cdt Chase Foshaug, 2313 RCACC Medicine Hat, AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
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Charlie Coy Grad Parade
Reviewing officer Maj Lyle Johnson, CD, DCO, VACSTC (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
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Top Cadet 13 PL – Cdt Leah Anderson 3064 RCACC Williams Lake, BC (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Top Cadet 14 PL – Cdt Rose Campbell 2137 RCACC Calgary, AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Top Cadet 15 PL – Cdt Amelia Archibald 2618 RCACC Prince George, BC (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Top Cadet 16 PL – Cdt Abbott Knezic, 2296 RCACC Lethbridge, AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Top Shot in Coy – Cdt Andrew Murdock, 1838 Maple Ridge, BC (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
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Final Parade rehearsal
Padre Jack Greenhalgh (VACSTC, Capt Janel Wlison)
Capt Faye Shore, the Bn Admin officer and master of ceremonies for many years (VACSTC, Capt Janel Wlison)
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Arrival of the reviewing officer, Capt Gary Hurst, CD (VACSTC, Capt Janel Wlison)
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Inspecting Guard Coy (VACSTC, Capt Janel Wlison)
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The Top Cadet in Guard Company Cadet Nicole Amonson from 390 RCACC, Prince Albert, Sask (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
The Top Cadet in Alpha Company Cadet Nicholas Richer from 553 RCACC, Winnipeg, Man (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
The Top Cadet in Bravo Company Cadet Clarissa Harder from 1226 RCACC, Winnipeg, Man (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
The Top Cadet in Charlie Company Cadet Brett Bryce from 2618 RCACC, Prince George, BC (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Cdt Kevin Hawke from 2995 RCACC, Lac La Biche, Alta, LCol Dengis, Cdt Hayden Cote from 1867 RCACC, Terrace, BC (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
These two cadets are the recipients for the best shot. Cadet Cote is receiving the best shot on a Cadet Leader course, and cadet Hawke is receiving the best shot on a Cadet Leader Instructor course.
Bolt Cutter Award. The award is presented to Charlie Company; Maj Statz accepting (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
2Lt Carlo Solda (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Lt Debbie Middleton (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
OCdt Ryan Mann (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
OCdt Ryan Mann, Lt Debbie Middleton, and 2Lt Carlo Solda. These three Officers were nominated for the Jr. Officer’s Sword of Excellence. It is an honour to be nominated for this prestigious award. The Sword is awarded to the officer who is exemplary in his or her dress and deportment, conduct as an officer, achievement, leadership abilities, physical fitness, a commitment to the Canadian Cadet Organization, the adherence to the rules, regulations and policies and who has the respect of his or her peers. Tonight, LCol Dengis will present these three Officers with certificates noting the nominations. The Sword recipient will be announced on tomorrow night’s parade.
Capt Teresa Brookes is being presented with her Canadian Forces Decoration, or CD, which represents 12 years of honorable service in the Canadian Forces. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Major Judy Peter, the Chief Instructor, is receiving a Commanding Officer’s Certificate of Commendation, and it reads: Major Judy Peter is commended for her professionalism and leadership demonstrated while coordinating the deployment of human resources to effectively respond to a significant medical outbreak and maintain training at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre. Her performance furthers the vision of Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre being a Centre of Excellence for cadet training. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Major Lyle Johnson, the Deputy Commanding Officer, is receiving a Commanding Officer’s Certificate of Commendation, and it states: Major Lyle Johnson is commended for his professionalism and leadership demonstrated in liaising with Canadian Forces health authorities and coordinating local support that mitigated a significant medical outbreak at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre. His performance furthers the vision of Vernon Army Cadet Summer training Centre being a Centre of Excellence for cadet training. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Capt Marie Gregor, Officer in Charge of Holding, is receiving a Commanding Officer’s Certificate of Appreciation, and it reads: in recognition of professionalism and leadership demonstrated in providing support in response to a significant medical outbreak at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre in the summer of 2009. Your contributions were instrumental in fostering the image of Vernon Army Cadet Summer Trg Centre being a “centre of excellence” for cadet training. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Capt Gary Hurst, the Movements Officer, is receiving a Commanding Officer’s Certificate of Appreciation, and it reads: in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the Vernon Cadet Summer Training Centre. Captain Hurst has served as the Paymaster, Assistant Movements Officer and Movements Officer. He approached every challenge with enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a will to succeed. He served as the PMC of the NCO’s Mess and was the Messing Officer for the Officer’s Mess. He served as the UHRA Advisor and taught the Drug and Alcohol Awareness program to staff and cadets as well as being designated as the Camp Staff Human Rights Advisor. Capt Hurst has been a role model for Junior Officer’s and has provided valuable and transferable life skills. He has carried out all of his duties to the highest level of professionalism. Capt Hurst’s contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the vision of Vernon Cadet Summer Training Centre as a “Centre for Excellence” for Army Cadet Training. Good luck in your retirement. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Cadet Jessie Taylor is receiving a Commanding Officer’s Certificate of Appreciation, and it states: Cadet Jessie Taylor - In recognition of your immediate and timely response while on FTX, in assisting a fellow cadet who was in distress after collapsing from bee stings. Your actions in removing him from a harmful situation were in keeping with the expectations and training that you received in the Cadet Leader Expedition Course. Your performance furthers the vision of Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre being a Centre of Excellence for Cadet Training. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Delta Company Cadet Sgt Brenden Lahaye is receiving a Letter of Appreciation, and it reads: On August 7, 2009, while training at Kin Beach with Delta Company, you happened upon a little girl in distress that had become separated from her mother. You took the time to comfort the child then you proceeded to search the entire beach area until you located the mother. The mother and child were very thankful and appreciative of your efforts. I thank you for your positive action. The act conveys a positive image in the community and exemplifies the type of behavior that the cadet program strives to develop and instill. Sgt Lahaye was also given a numbered camp coin by the LCol Dengis (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Guard Company Cadet Warrant Officer Daniel Ippolito is being presented with his appointment to Master Cadet. In order to be nominated for the appointment of Master Cadet, a cadet shall pass the National Cadet Star Certification examination, pass the bronze level in the Army Cadet Fitness Test in the year of application, pass any Cadet Leader Instructor course, and successfully complete employment as a staff cadet instructor during summer training at a cadet summer training centre. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
A beautiful and very challenging shot, the fue-de-joi, about a 2 second exposure, a trademark Wayne Emde photo (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
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Fue-de-joi (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
The weather during the week cooled off after a very hot summer, clouds threatened during the evening, but the parade managed to stay almost dry (VACSTC, Capt Janel Wlison)
Another march off of Dieppe Square in the gathering darkness (VACSTC, Capt Janel Wlison)
A cheer to the cadets (VACSTC, Capt Janel Wlison)
Life at camp is pretty interesting, and with such a remarkable mix of people, humour has a way of occurring in the oddest of ways. Sometimes it's a simple as a platoon matching down the road and creating a chant that they will use all summer, other times a harmless prank carefully crafted at the end of summer in which everyone gets a good laugh and no one is hurt. And then... there is this. The Gummy Bear parade. During the entire summer, a gummy bear parade existed on a desk in the Guard Coy office, each day "Guard Coy" was formed up on the desk performing a variety of training and duties, mimicking the actual Guard coy that day. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Nothing short of brilliant. Any idea what Guard Coy is doing here? (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Besides having a great sense of humour, other individuals also have musical skills and talent. Padre Jack Greenhalgh is an accomplished banjo player of a high magnitude. A get together in the evening at the MIR with some of the equally talented staff members was great way to wind down the week. Only a few days to go. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
The Doctor joins in with his harmonica and trumpet... (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
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And finally a fiddle... the camp like every other camp, has so many remarkable and interesting people, people that contribute positively for the benefit of the cadets and staff alike. In years previous, Padre Greenhalgh has played his banjo in the officers mess with the accompaniment of the piano played by talented individuals like Maj Dan Davies, much to the enjoyment of fellow staff. There are many fond memories of the music and occasions. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
Guard Coy - in Camp
Alpha Coy - in Camp
Bravo Coy - in Camp
Charlie Coy - in Camp
Delta Coy - in Camp
Today's weather: Max Temp. 25c Min Temp. 9c cooler, cloudy and scattered showers
This day in Canadian Military History...
13 August 1756
French troops occupy Ft. Ontario (near Oswego, N.Y.) and prepare an assault on the larger stronghold of Ft. George. The death of the British commander, Colonel Mercer, in the barrage saps the English garrison's already low morale.
13 August 1814
British artillery batteries open fire on the Americans occupying Ft. Erie. The barrage is expected to soften resistance in anticipation of a British assault three days from now.
