NELSON CADETS HOLD ANNUAL REVIEW AND AWARDS NIGHT
By Contributor
On the 29 May 2015, the cadets of the 561 Nelson Osprey Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadrons had their Annual Ceremonial Review and the Nelson Airport.
The squadron was inspected by Nelson Police Department Deputy Chief Burkart.
Also present were representatives from the Air Cadet League of Canada British Columbia Provincial Committee, Region Cadet Support Unit Pacific, City of Nelson, Nelson Legion Branch 51, Nelson Lions Club, Nelson Eagles Club, IODE, Nelson District Credit Union, Metis Nation of BC, Trafalgar High School, Nelson Fire Department and members of other local Cadet units.
During the Annual Ceremonial Review the cadets demonstrated the first aid and marching skills that they have learned during their training year. There were also displays showing the other activities the squadron participated during the year. These activities included Gliding, Range, Navigation and Survival.
After the parade, a dinner was held and several cadet received awards:
Top First Year cadet LAC. M. Bullen
Ethan White Award F/Cpl. J. Taylor
Most Improved Cadet Cpl. C. Defouw
Top Athlete F/Cpl. S. Klammer
Best Drill F/Cpl. J. Taylor
Squadron Aviator F/Sgt. A. Pfeffer
Best Rifle Shot F/Cpl. K. Jade
Most Steadfast Cadet F/Sgt. L. Postnikoff
Best First Aid Cpl.B.Hradil-Kasseckert
Top Survivalist Cpl. S. Drake-Shulman
Best Attendance LAC. B. Markin-Hellekson
Voluntary Commitment F/Cpl. K. Jade
F/Sgt. L. Postnikoff
Cpl. C. Defouw
F/Cpl. S. Klammer
The Cadets have now completed their training for the year and will start a new training year in September. Over the summer, selected cadet will be attending training courses at Cadet Training Centres located in Vernon, Victoria and Comox, as well as other locations across the country.
The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, in partnership with the Air Cadet League of Canada and the Department of National Defence has been training youth in Canada for over 70 years.
The Cadets are the largest government funded youth program in Canada with over 50,000 participants across Canada. The Royal Canadian Air Cadets accepts youth between the ages of 12-18 who have a desire to learn more about the air element of the Canadian Forces, wish to develop the attributes of leadership and good citizenship and who wish to promote physical fitness.
While the program is military based, there is no obligation for a cadet to join the Canadian Armed Forces when he or she finishes their cadet career. Cadets are also encouraged to learn more about opportunities within Canada’s Aviation Industry.
