Sunday 02 April is regular training from 1300-1600 with the dress being full uniform or white shirt/ dark pants and shoes (for those without a uniform). MASKS REQUIRED. Cadets please arrive between 1245-1300. Cadets may bring a water bottle, food or snacks. A canteen will also be available at the 1430 stand easy.
Cadets will continue to enter HMCS Carleton from the entrance to the gate in the back parking lot (see map below). An officer will be at the entrance performing temperature and health checks. In order to reduce the risk of catching or spreading illness, in particular Covid, cadets should stay home if they feel sick. Due to base restrictions and staffing requirements, cadets must arrive on time. Cadets arriving more than 5 minutes late will no longer be admitted.
NLCC Vice Admiral Kingsmill is pleased to announce our coxswain, CPO1 MISHA SHARMA has been selected ONTARIO DIVISION CADET OF THE YEAR! This honour recognizes a cadet who has consistently displayed the values of the Navy League Cadet program and brought credit to the NL corps in which they serve. To be considered for this award -
The cadet must have attended a minimum of 80% of all activities in the current training year
Achieved the rank of Petty Officer first class or higher.
Consistently set an outstanding personal example of dress and deportment.
Demonstrated a thorough grasp of cadet training, as indicated by promotions, examinations and previous awards.
Demonstrated good citizenship through community service activities.
BRAVO ZULU CPO1 MISHA SHARMA!
Congratulations to all the cadets who participated on a competition team! Unfortunately, Ontario Division cancelled the actual Squadron and Provincial comps for this year but the Kingsmill officers hope that you found the experience informative and enjoyable non the less. As a thank you to the cadets, all team members received a medal for their hard work and dedication to their individual teams. We hope you consider trying out for a team again next year!
To see photos from the recent Divisional Inspection and Competition Team displays click on the following link: PHOTOS 75th Anniversary Year of the Navy League Cadets: From the Navy League of Canada (National) - NL Cadet Anniversary Pin Update The NL National Cadet Committee and Board of Directors are pleased to announce that the decision for the 75th Anniversary Navy League Cadet Pin has been made. The winning design was created by a Navy League Cadet from Ottawa, Ontario at NLCC Vice Admiral Kingsmill. The Navy League of Canada received a total of 62 designs. On behalf of the Navy League Cadet Committee, please join me in congratulating LC Schultz Reichrath. '
Upcoming Events: Sunday 02 April – Regular cadet training Sunday 09 April – Stood down (NO cadets) for Easter Sunday 16 April – Regular cadet training Sunday 23 April – Regular cadet training
Consider Donating:
Tag Days (pre-COVID) were part of-person fundraising activities for the Navy League of Canada Ottawa Branch (NLOB). As a result of COVID Tag Days have been put on hold for the foreseeable future. The NLOB supports NLCC Vice Admiral Kingsmill's training program in a wide range of ways including, but not limited to, uniforms, recreational and educational trips, equipment for training, and the purchase of awards to recognize Kingsmill cadets' achievements. The Navy League of Canada Ontario Division has partnered with "Micharity" to organize a structured process to collect and distribute donations to the Branch of your choice and send charitable receipts immediately. Please consider making an online donation to our sponsoring Branch (NLOB) in support of cadet activities in our community. To donate to the NLOB, the NLOB has set up a link on their home page at www.ottawanavyleague.org, or the link can be directly accessed by clicking HERE. Donations using this link will be forwarded from the Ontario Division to the Ottawa Branch. However, please include a dedication on the form to the "Ottawa Branch" with the subject "Donation" to nlob.treasurer@gmail.com. This will help the NLOB monitor it locally. Your generous donations will have a huge impact on helping us deliver a youth program that is second to none and help young Canadians develop into our leaders of tomorrow. Thank you!