As Capt Gerbrandt is unable to access a computer, I am posting the email message for him. Evidently, Edmonton must be boring as it's much longer than usual.

Good day everyone,

As some of you know I am away this week in Edmonton and am unable to get on a computer to put in the weekly update on the website.

First off a couple of comments on this past weekend's exercise.  I rate it as an overall success and it was probably one of the most fun cadet exercises I have been on! Well done by all those who attended. This week (as well as the next 4 weeks) are extremely important for everyone to attend.  We need to make sure we have or parade format down and also work on displays for the parents, guests, and vip's coming to the parade, (it's ok Burgess I know you are in England or Scotland or somewhere else!). Please make sure your cadet is present at all activities.

Dress this week is beret, corps t shirt, belt, pants and boots please make sure they are pressed and the boots are shone.

Multon, Green, Malboeuf, Taylor, Wilson, Faushog, and Bainbridge have Expedition training this weekend and will need to be at the Armoury for pick up at 1730hrs on Friday.  Make sure you show up!  It could reflect highly in relation to any awards and such at the unit plus you need this to pass your star level.  Mr. Bradley will be attending with you and you will have a charter bus to yourselves for the trip!

For the parents, a letter went home with the cadets about our upcoming bottle drive on the 30th of May.  It is imperative and MANDATORY that all cadets show up for this activity.  At this time the corps funds are extremely low and this is a way for a quick influx of cash.  We need parents to help out to drive the cadets around to collect and to help organize at the old Canadian Tire parking lot on Dunmore Road.  We will be hitting Ross Glen specifically.  If you did not get the notice please ask your cadet for it.  We would like to get a heads up as to who will be available to help with this event.  If you need to you can reply to this email and I will ensure the organizing officers get the info!!!  Thank-you in advance!!!!

Well everyone asks about the fun things and I hope that participation in activities such as the bottle drive will continue so we can do the fun things too!  There will be 4 cadets chosen to participate in an activity on Sunday that will be a highlight to their cadet career.  That is all that is out at this time but be prepared!!!

Oh and one last thing, summer camp lists were sent out today and this is what we have at this time, if anyone can not or will not go on the course they have been given please advise me soonest.  You will need to submit a letter in writing to the CO with your reasons and your parents signature::::::

Cameron CL Marksman Connaught 6 July-14 Aug

Dawe Germany Exchange 12 July-10 Aug

Howlett & Burgess Basic Vernon 3 Aug-14 Aug

Whaley Basic P&D Vernon 6 July-24 July

Foster R & McLaughlin CL Vernon 27 July-14 Aug

Foshaug & Dalueg CLI Rifle coach Vernon 6 July-14 Aug

MacDonald CL Whitehorse 6 July-13 Aug

Green CLI Adventure Whitehorse 6 July-13 Aug

Wilson & Crockett are on standby at this time.

Cullihall Staff Various locations unknown at this time.

Taylor CLI Adventure Vernon 6 Jul-14 Aug (info is with other corps)

Any questions in regards to these summer camp slates will be addressed by email ONLY this week. In person discussions on the 28th of May.

Congratulations to all who were accepted, I believe that all will enjoy themselves especially Dawe, MacDonald, Green and Cameron!  Do 2313 proud!
 
Enjoy your week and don't forget to volunteer to help with the bottle drive!!!

Chris Gerbrandt
Captain
CO 2313 RCACC SALH (Kiwanis)