The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation funds a variety of scholarships valued at $5,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $1000, including the Chief Petty Officer Jack Scholarship.

The application deadline for Scholarships through the Sea Cadet Scholarship Foundation has been extended from 30 June to 1 August 2022 to maximize the period for applications through the online portal.

Who can apply? 

Applicants must:

· Have participated in the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet program for a minimum of 24 months and

· Be applying for post secondary education at a university or community college course leading to a degree or diploma or a post secondary training program that will lead to certification in a recognized profession.

· Aging Out - A cadet who is in the training program is eligible to apply in June of that training year. (Example; a Cadet Who ages out in November may apply in June Of the following year.)

· Not Aging Out - A Cadet who does not age out and remains active in the program while attending the first year of post secondary education may apply for program scholarship for the second year of the program.

· Gap Year - Cadets who decide to take a break of not more than 24 months between completing high school and starting a post secondary education program may apply for a scholarship in the year that they are going to recommence their formal education.

More information is available at http://canadianseacadetscholarships.ca.

And there is a link to the application process at https://canadianseacadetscholarships.ca/how-to-apply/

Other Cadet Scholarships are available through internal selection as alternates to the Foundation Scholarships and do not require an additional application.  Some of these include:

Rear-Admiral Fred Mifflin Memorial Scholarship

Each year, the Navy League of Canada issues one Maritime Affairs Scholarship valued at $3,000 to an active Sea Cadet entering an accredited post-secondary program of a maritime focus. To apply for this scholarship, EF-55.pdf (navyleagueofcanada.org)

The Young Citizens Foundation donates $5,000 annually to support a Sea Cadet pursuing higher education. The Navy League of Canada identifies and selects the recipient from the pool of Top Sea Cadet nominees entering their first year of post-secondary studies. The Cadet cannot be directly entering the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Coast Guard College, or the Royal Military College.

Legion Scholarships and awards – often part of the Awards and Recognition program and Award nominations to National

Maritime Affairs Scholarship – for those applying to a program related to Maritime industry, operations or industry. (no additional application required if a cadet has applied through the RCSC Foundation 

Congratulations to our Division Commander LCdr(NL) Michael Pigeon & Division VP Navy League Cadet/Branch President Milton Branch Don D'Souza in receiving the Sovereign's Medal for volunteers from Rideau Hall. The medal recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians and pays tribute to the dedication and commitment of volunteers. It is the highest honour for volunteer service that an individual can receive within the Canadian Honours System. Bravo Zulu!!

 The #CadetSummer2022 page on Canada.ca has been updated to reflect the most up to date summer 2022 information for Sea Cadets. Visit the link below for more details at https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/summer2022.html 

The AWESOME CADET series, published by The Navy League of Canada, celebrates the achievements of Navy League and Royal Canadian Sea Cadets.

This month celebrates Amelia Monteith, 2021 National Sea Cadet of the Year, from RCSCC Illustrious in Brampton.

Read more at https://www.facebook.com/368450563361164/posts/1871755839697288/?d=n

We are thrilled to announce that Bill 45, “An Act to Proclaim Ontario Cadets Week” was passed into law by the Ontario Lieutenant Governor on April 11, 2022. 

The three Cadet programs of Ontario, Army, Navy and Air,  plus the Navy League Cadet Program, will be recognized annually across the province of Ontario to “honour the outstanding young Canadians whose unique personal and collective development through cadet programs will help them be successful in Canadian society, as well as recognizing those who support the programs directly and indirectly.” 

This is a wonderful opportunity to highlight our Sea and Navy League Cadets, our programs, and our officers, instructors and volunteers as Corps begin their local training programs this Fall.  We look forward to seeing how your Branch and Corps plan to celebrate, engage and inform your local communities!

We are very pleased to announce the recipients of the Ontario Division Awards and Recognition for 2022. Congratulations and Bravo Zulu to all award recipients. 

Ontario Division Top Sea Cadet                      

CPOC2 Mackenzie Nolan          RCSCC Illustrious           

Ontario Division Top Music Cadet                   

POC1 Ruth-Ann McKee             RCSCC Falkland           

Ontario Division Top Navy League Cadet        

PO1 Grayson Yates                  NLCC Achilles               

Distinguished Service Award

Lt(N) Melissa Jacques   RCSCC Falkland           

Lt(NL) Lori Oldfield        NLCC Achilles               

Meritorious Service Award

SLt(N) Sheldon Colwill        RCSCC Quinte  

Navy League Medal of Excellence

CPO2 Tanya Acosta-Drame       NLCC Vice Admiral Kingsmill                 

CPO1 Kaitlyn La                        NLCC Carinthia                                     

CPO2 Cassandra Lyn                NLCC Carinthia                                     

CPO1 Ava Loney                      NLCC Vice Admiral Kingsmill                 

Sea Cadet Medal of Excellence

CPOC1 Hunter Churchill            RCSCC Defiant            

CPOC2 Matthew Feito               RCSCC Patriot              

POC1 Noah Guindon                 RCSCC Tiger               

POC2 Isabelle Georgeadis         RCSCC Lanark              

POC1 Wesley Gladish               RCSCC Chaudiere         

POC1 Jaden Hearns                  RCSCC Quinte              

CPOC2 Andrew Huang              RCSCC Ajax                 

CPOC2 Manvendra Jani            RCSCC Dundas            

CPOC1 Alysha Iaderosa           RCSCC Lanark              

CPOC2 Julien Liang                  RCSCC Falkland           

CPOC2 Sreya Liju                     RCSCC Repulse           

CPOC1 Liam Raper                   RCSCC Patriot             

CPOC2 Talia Rossit                  RCSCC Barrie               

CPOC2 Anjali Sabhaya              RCSCC Illustrious 

POC1 Arjun Girn                      RCSCC Haida

Ontario Division Bravo Zulu Awards

Mrs. Sue Argent                          Windsor Branch     

NCdt Mike Harris                        RCSCC Dundas            

PO2 Venkat Pakala                    NLCC Adventure           

A/SLt Mike Rickards                   NLCC Adventure           

CPOC2 Moheez Sarwar            RCSCC Barrie               

LC Shivram Shaw                       NLCC Exeter                 

PO2 Insha Shaikh                      NLCC Adventure           

Rear-Admiral Bennett Award

A/SLt (NL) Jessica D'Souza       NLCC Adventure           

70 Year Certificate of Service

Mr. Roy Wakefield         Guelph Branch 

25 Year Certificate of Service

Ms. Rita Eidukas           Windsor Branch   

10 Year Certificate of Service

Lt(N) Shelly Baltin        RCSCC Agamemnon     

SLt(N) Thomas Huynh        RCSCC Agamemnon     

5 Year Certificate of Service

Ms. Hayley Goulin         RCSCC Agamemnon     

A/SLt(N) Robert Malone     RCSCC Agamemnon     

Testimonial Certificate (for 3 years)

Mrs. Sue Argent            Windsor Branch

Mr Dar Gladish              Milton Branch

Ms. Lynda Goatbe         Windsor Branch

Ms. Cindy Mulder          Windsor Branch

Congratulations to all award winners and thank you to the volunteers and officers for the service that has been recognized with certificates of service and testimonial certificates! 

*Please note that cadet ranks on the announcement are as per the nomination and may not reflect their current ranks at this time.  

Clarifications to the Revised Covid-19 Posture:

FUNDRAISING:

For those Branches who normally do joint fundraising with both Sea Cadets and Navy League cadets and staff participating, there has been a change for Sea Cadets and RCSCC officers:   

• RCSCC CO’s will need to submit a request for approval of fundraising to be able to participate. 
• Navy League Cadet Corps have the green light if the Corps has been approved for in person training.

VOLUNTEERS:

• The CAF has not given permission for Sea, Army or Air Cadets to volunteer with NLCCs yet 
• Adult volunteers are now permitted to attend Sea Cadet training activities while adhering to public health measures and screening requirements.
• There is a new “one page” application that must be submitted to RCSCC CO’s for screening verification prior to volunteers returning to in-person activities
• “Visitors” (canteen supervisor, guest speaker, presenter, etc.) don’t need screening but must be directly supervised at all times by a CAF member or screened volunteer
• “Occasional support” (drivers, fundraising, assistance, etc.) new screening requirements are in transition for “Basic” screening but RCSU Central is seeking approval from the CAF to allow for some flexibility for parent drivers with previous screening parameters to be acceptable in the interim as the new system continues to evolve
• With the exception of Cadets (see earlier comments above), adult volunteers who have been screened by the Navy League,  are permitted to return to assist with Navy League Cadet Corps but must adhere to health and safety protocols where they remain in effect.
• Canteens can be open again but any volunteers operating the canteen must be screened and /or supervised and adhere to COVID cleaning and sanitization processes and cadets should still be encouraged to wash or sanitize their hands before and after Stand Easy, maintain social distancing to the extent possible, and not share snacks or drinks. 

Effective Friday, March 18th , 2022, the Navy League of Canada will suspend its previous policies in coordination with the new guidance announced by Provincial Public Health authorities and adjust the COVID posture as follows:

• All NL Cadet and Branch in-person local training, fundraising and community engagement is authorized effective March 18th, 2022, subject to approval by the Division President, 
• Division Presidents remain the approving authority for NL Cadet & Branch Activities that are permitted within the Provincial Health Measures
• The use of bussing and overnight activities for NL Cadets including summer camps, training events and other activities with other Cadet Corps will be authorized effective May 1st, 2022, with additional guidance to be promulgated
• There is no longer a mandatory requirement for verification of vaccination status, unless otherwise specified by Provincial Health Policies or the Government of Canada**. Note that the CAF will continue to require proof of vaccination for cadets, officers, and instructors for CAP, CTCs, and overnight activities
• If an individual wishes to continue to wear a mask or face shield, they shall be permitted and encouraged to do so based on their individual preference.**  

**Various facility owners may require continued confirmation of vaccination status and mandatory masking to enter facilities including DND/CAF facilities such as Bases, Armouries, Naval Reserve Divisions. The CAF has issued direction that all officers, and CIs will continue to wear masks until otherwise directed.