TAGGING WEEKEND – 1-3 MAY 15
Dear Parent/Guardian(s)
and Cadets,
The Royal Canadian Air Cadet program is a partnership between the
Air Cadet League of Canada and the Department of National Defence (DND). DND provides funding and logistical support
for the mandatory programs. Local
funding for individual Squadrons is the responsibility of the local sponsoring
committee. In the case of 638 Squadron,
the local sponsoring committee is comprised of a board of interested and
likeminded individuals. At the local
level, they provide funding for everything else including funding for training
outside of the mandatory programs supported by DND.
Since the dissolution of 438 Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Association many years ago the Squadron has not had a sponsor (i.e. an
organization who provides annual funding).
All funding, apart from that supplied by DND, is raised through
fundraisers, donations, and tagging.
Tagging makes up for half of the Squadron’s annual budget. It is imperative that our annual tagging
weekend is supported by all Squadron members to ensure its success.
Once again, this year’s tagging weekend is being organized by 2Lt
Wendy McGinley and will be taking place on Friday, May 1, 2015, Saturday, May
2, 2015, and Sunday, May 3, 2015. I
would like to congratulate 2Lt McGinley for successfully securing all four
tagging locations again this year. Most
are not aware, but a lot of effort goes in to securing these locations
including paperwork, liability insurance forms, many telephone calls, and even
visits to the locations. In most cases
confirmation of the tagging dates was only received on 22 Apr 15.
Please be advised that for many reasons this year’s tagging
weekend will only be taking place in Pembroke at Walmart, Canadian Tire, the Pembroke
Mall, and the LCBO.
I ask for everyone’s cooperation in making this year’s tagging
weekend a success. Please provide 2Lt
McGinley with the support she needs to fill all the tagging shifts. All cadets are expected to
participate in the minimum of one shift over the course of the weekend, but cadets are
encouraged to sign up for multiple shifts if possible.
As per our Squadron Handbook (page 8) in order to participate in
the year end trip cadets must:
·
sell at least one book of lottery tickets or pay an additional
$50.00 on top of the cost of the trip;
·
participate in each tagging weekend (at least one shift per
weekend) or pay an additional $100.00 on top of the cost of trip; and
·
participate in the Annual Ceremonial Review.
Cadets are to be dropped off at Walmart 10
minutes prior to the start of their tagging shift and picked up at Walmart at
the end of their shift. All supervisors will meet with cadets at Walmart and
then proceed to their designated tag location with their cadets; supervisors
will escort cadets back to Walmart at the end of their tagging shift for
parental pick-up.
All cadets are to eat a meal prior to tagging as there will be no time provided
for meal breaks. Cadets may bring peanut free snacks and are encouraged to bring
a filled water bottle with them for the duration of their tagging shift.
Dress for tagging is C-2 – i.e Tunic, Tie, Dress Shirt etc... Cadets are
reminded that you are representing 638 Squadron and the Canadian Cadet Movement.
Please ensure your dress, deportment, and behaviour is top notch. Cadets without a uniform are encouraged to
participate in tagging wearing their red Squadron tshirt or appropriate
civilian attire.
Any questions or concerns regarding the tagging schedule can be addressed to
2Lt Wendy McGinley via email wmcg@sympatico.ca or by
telephone at 819-683-5575 (home) or 343-369-5575 (cell).
As a charitable organization we seek support from businesses,
individuals, and community groups. If
you know of someone who would like to support 638 Squadron financially please
let us know. We have sponsorship
packages that can be presented. All
donations to 638 Squadron are eligible for a charitable receipt.
All other questions can be addressed to the undersigned.
D.G. (Dan) Duchene
Commanding Officer
613-281-6536
daniel.duchene@cadets.gc.ca
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