Monday 28 September 2015

September Recap


Hi Everyone,

September was a short month due to a late Labour Day, and it feels like it went by even faster! We've completed all the preparation to dive deeper into our training program now, with our first FTX coming up this weekend! 

For those who are new to the cadet program and new to 2947, welcome! You're on your way to becoming part of 2947's 40-year history of creating Canada's best young leaders. The learning curve is going to be steep, especially if you are a late joiner entering directly into a higher star level. However, I am confident that you will adjust quickly and become a star player in the Cadet Corps.

Since we are early into our training year, I encourage everyone whose best friend is not currently in the Corps to bring their best friend in! Training, learning, and embarking on adventure with your closest friends will make your experience here that much better. 

We have many exciting opportunities kicking off. The Marksmanship Team will be announcing their roster in the coming few training nights, the Drill Team is actively recruiting members to join its Championship winning lineup, and we are actively working to build up our Music program. If you are interested in any of these opportunities please contact the below:

  • WO Lau-Marksmanship
  • WO Fu-Drill
  • WO Zhang-Band
Remember, you have some of the most talented experts in the field leading these programs. All of which will open up more learning experiences for you to get 110% out of your time at 2947.

That's it from me for the month of September. I'd like to wish everyone a happy and safe start to October, and am excited for what types of training we will be offering this month!


DUTY ABOVE ALL

J. Ng
Lieutenant
Training Officer - 2947 RCACC

Friday 28 August 2015

Summer 2015 Recap

Summer Training 2015 in Review

I have just read over all your course reports from summer training, and can't express how proud I am of all our cadets who attended summer training this past summer. You have not only impressed your peers, superiors, and instructors at summer training, but have shown Cadets, NCMs, and Officers across Western Canada what you are made of.

We have had another amazingly successful summer. MWO Christy Chow successfully completed the Maple Leaf Exchange with flying colours, and MWO Yolanda Jin has been recommended to coach the National Rifle Team next summer. 

We've had numerous awards over the summer as well:
  • Aman Prakash Rohit - Top in Course, Basic Fitness and Sports
  • Luis Arce Guerrero - Top in Platoon, Basic Musician
  • Jing-er (Joyce) Li - Top in Platoon, Basic Expedition
  • Hecham Hammou Al-Younis - Top in Platoon, General Training
We also have been honoured with the announcement that MWO Christy Chow was named the Top Cadet in British Columbia. 

2947 has a solid history of sweeping awards every summer over the past 20 years, and its all because of you. You are the ones with the boots on the ground, you are the ones who face and overcome challenges, and you are the ones who can proclaim "I am from 2947, I will show you what I'm made of". 

Congratulations again to everyone who attended summer training, we'll be seeing you in two weeks!

DUTY ABOVE ALL

J. Ng
Lieutenant
Training Officer - 2947 RCACC

Sunday 18 January 2015

CO's Corner-January 2015


CO's Corner
18 Jan 2015   

Greetings and welcome back to a new year!


I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas break filled with fun and family and that you are returning to us energized and enthusiastic about the months ahead.


Now in my third month with 2947 RCACC, I find myself honoured to have been given the opportunity to work with you all. It has been my pleasure to be in command at a time when so many cadets became eligible for promotions or awards, not the least of which were the two MGen Howard Awards presentations to MWOs Jin and Chow.


The talent and dedication I see in all of you on a weekly basis is extraordinary and I can’t wait to see what lies ahead.


There have been a lot of changes since I started – some big and some small – and I want to thank everyone for their commitment to the corps during this (sometimes) difficult transition. 


I can already see things improving now that we have a super-enthusiastic sponsoring committee and that will bring on a lot more changes and opportunities as the year progresses. The future is bright for 2947!


To conclude, I wish you all the best in the new year and look forward to the many adventures we are going to have during our time together.


Sincerely,


C.L.W (Christopher) Hamilton
Commanding Officer