Portraits of Honour Parade

A Flickr set of parade pictures has been set up in the Atlantic Cadets photo collection. All of the photos can be download in high-resolution; all you need to do is right-click on the picture you want and select a size.

You can check it out here:

Portraits of Honour Parade

Next Training Night- October 4th

Hi 2688-ers!

A few reminders: This Sunday at the MARC Orienteering practice will be held for all interested cadets, Red Star and up only please. (Orienteering requires some basic map and compass skills, which you fine Green Stars will get this year, we promise. )

Also, (and pay close attention, this is VERY important) next Tuesday the 4th will be our first of three Fitness Testing Nights between now and Christmas. You should show up in comfortable exercise gear and bring a water bottle. Be prepared to do some working out!

Now, before you groan and decide to be sick that day, A few reminders from me, the Camp Lady, Lt. Williams. Success in Army Cadets most definitely hinges on being physically fit. You will never get to jump out of a plane (like CWO Allen) or hike the glaciers in Alaska (like RSM Williams) if you can't reach at least a silver fitness level by the time you're in your third year or so. Gold would be even better. (A Gold Fitness level, plus good attendance and performance at camp, almost guarantees you'll get to take part in some cool adventures through Cadets.)

If you're not there yet, now is the time to start working at it. Many of you have a year or two to work up to that.

ALSO, and more important for most of you, it may seem unbelievable but camp forms for next summer will be entered by January 1st. That is NOT that far away, and many courses require that you have a VERIFIED fitness level. It needs to be verified every training year, in fact. If you do not show up to PT nights and have your fitness level verified, we will not be able to enter your application for courses like Basic Sports and Fitness, Basic Expedition, overseas exchanges, etc. For you older cadets, you also won't be able to apply to things like Operation Subzero this coming February.

Sorry to be long-winded, but the importance of the Fitness Test on your ultimate success within the Army Cadets can't be overstated.

If you have any questions about the Army Cadet Fitness Test, please give our Training Officer, 2Lt Wharton, a call. She will be happy to address any concerns you might have.

Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Information

Hi folks!

Sales of chocolate bars are going FANTASTIC! Thanks to all of your for your hard work so far.

Don't forget about the prizes for top sales:

 1st place: $200 plus a 5lb milk chocolate bar

2nd place: $100 plus a 5lb chocolate bar

3rd place: $50 plus a 5lb chocolate bar

Also, remember that you need to have your money from the first box returned before you can take more bars.

The money from this sale is very important if we want to do fun, non-cadet funded activities this year, (and I know you all do!) so let's all do our best!

Tomorrow Night

Hello 2688 Cadets!

There may not be the opportunity for a CO's inspection this Tuesday, so please don't worry about wearing your tie this week.

See you tomorrow!

Cancellation of Exercise

Sorry folks, but the weekend trip to Falls Lake had to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. I am sure we will be able to reschedule. Enjoy your weekend off!

Camping Trip to Falls Lake-Permission Slip

Hello there! When you happen to lose your permission slip for this weekend's trip (and you will, you KNOW you will) You can click on the above copy and re-print it. Don't forget to bring it on Friday night! No slippie, no trippie!

Pictures from Last Tuesday

Hi there!  Just thought you might like a peek at a few of the pictures that were taken on the first night of cadets. Sorry about the picture quality, but my "better" camera was in Alaska at the time!

It was great to see such a big crowd back for another year (plus some new faces!)

Nice also to know that everyone had a great summer and are still as crazy as they ever were!

This is a shot I snapped from up in the gym during the briefing from Capt. Gaul.

Speaking of Capt. Gaul, she tried to keep me from taking her picture, but SOMEONE had to document the damage that can happen when one CO's face meets one softball!

Hooper says hi!