The <strong>Communicator</strong> — Fall 2013 Issue Remembrance Day Celebrations November 11, 2013, supported by 32 Signal Regiment throughout its AO (Area of Operations) Mess Diner, Honouring our Veterans and their families - November 9, 2013 Church Parade - November 10, 2013 24
The <strong>Communicator</strong> — Fall 2013 Issue 709 Signals Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps The corps finished off the 2012-2013 training year with its 56th Annual Review on Saturday 25 May. This is the occasion when cadets get to showcase the skills they acquired throughout the training year while on the parade square. Corps awards were presented to various members during this ceremony in the presence of honoured guests, LCol G.I. Stasyna, KtSG, CD Commanding Officer of 32 Signals Regiment and HCol. S. Horsfall, SSSJ,CD RN Honorary Colonel as well as friends and family. This event is open to all so please feel free to join us next year, you won't be disappointed Although the Annual Review is seen as a close of the training year for the LHQ level, for the cadets, it signifies the beginning of their summer training schedule at various areas through out Canada. This year Cadet WO Suarez attended Rocky Mountain National Cadet Summer Training Centre Alberta, where she undertook a six week Expedition Course, which included numerous glacier climbs. Cadet Sgt. Verlaan attended Valcartier Cadet Summer Training Centre Quebec, where she undertook a six week Expedition Instructor Course conducted in French. Cadet Sgt. Magtira attended Connaught Summer Training Centre Ontario, where she undertook a six week Marksmanship Instructor Course. The remainder of the corps received their training in Blackdown Cadet Summer Training Centre at CFB Borden, attending various courses such as Drill and Ceremonial Instructor (6 weeks), Basic Drill and Ceremonial (3 weeks),Expedition Instructor (6 weeks), Basic Expedition (3 weeks),Sports and Fitness Instructor (6 weeks), Basic Sports and Fitness (3 weeks) and General Training ( 2 weeks). All the cadets of 709 Signals did well on their various courses and brought back newly acquired skills to be shared with the remainder of the corps. The beginning of the 2013-2014 training year included a move to a new LHQ within our recruiting area. We are now parading at St. Thomas Aquinas School, 635Glenholme Avenue, Toronto from 6:45-9:30 pm on Wednesday nights. Currently we have 67 cadets on strength, distributed throughout the 5 various training levels within the cadet program. More information about the corps can be found at http://www.709cadets.com/ The months of October and November are always a busy time for any cadet corps and this year was no exception. You may have seen our cadets involved with Army Cadet Tagging Days on October 5-6, which is one of our main fundraisers of the year. Outside of our Wednesday night parade, some Cadets have also been busy on Monday nights practicing at FYA for upcoming air rifle competitions, such as the Tartan Shoot at MPA February 1st and the Zone shoot February 8th, location TBD. We conducted our first FTX of the year at Tiffin Centre For Conservation in Utopia just west of Barrie on October 26-27. Training was carried out in the four different star levels, with the theme of training being "Bushcraft". Cpl. Alfred Poon from 32 Signals Regiment accompanied us on the exercise and assisted us in the role of Store man/driver over the course of the weekend. His efforts and hard work were greatly appreciated by both the Officers and Cadets of 709. On November 3, selected cadets participated in "Operation We Will Remember - 2013" wherein they placed small Canadian Flags on the graves of over 1200 Veterans followed by a Service of Remembrance at Sanctuary Park, Etobicoke. This project has been organized for the past three years by DCO Captain J.P Ferron, CD. This event included local MP Ted Opitz, guest speaker and Veteran Representative Gunnery Sergeant Paul A. Lewis, USMC as well as other honoured guests including family and friends. Details of the ceremony were covered by local media and may been seen at the links below. Watch for the November edition of the Etobicoke Snap for more coverage. http://humberetc.com/2013/11/08/youth-cadets-rememberveterans/ http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/4192344-cadetshonour-canadian-veter The Cadets assisted our local legions on November 2 and 9 with their Poppy Campaign. The monies collected assists Veterans needs within our local communities, so we are very proud to be part of this worthy endeavour. On November 10 the corps marched and attended the church service with 32 Signals Regiment and on November 11th Senior Cadets from 709 were on hand at the Queen’s Park Remembrance Day Service to assist with tasks assigned to them by the organizers of the yearly event. On behalf of the Officers and Cadets of 709 Signals I would like extend our thanks and appreciation to the members of 32 Signal Regiment for the assistance and support they have provided us this past year. Wishing everyone and their families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! 2Lt. Steven Morgan Training Officer 709 RCACC Illuminate Viam Cenotaph Photo Credit to: Ian Kelso, Etobicoke Guardian 25
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