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Al Cyr Effective Speaking Contest
17 April 2011 at 0900-1630hr
Nova Scotia Provincial Committee's
Semi-Annual Meeting
will be held at Nova Scotia Command
61 Gloria McCluskey Avenue, Burnside Business Park,
Dartmouth, NS, B3B 2Z3

2010 Al Cyr Effective Speaking Contest Winners
A Bill to Recognize, Celebrate and
Honour Nova Scotia's Cadets was
introduced today, April 12, by
Premier Darrell Dexter.

The bill proposes that the first
Saturday in November be declared Sea, Army, Air and Navy League
Cadets Day in Nova Scotia.
"The cadet program helps youth develop
self-confidence, self-esteem, leadership and teamwork skills," said
Premier Darrell Dexter. "As a former cadet, I am proud to support a
bill that recognizes the work of the cadet program in fostering
strong, healthy and engaged youth in Nova Scotia."
Sea, Army, and Air Cadets are national
programs for youth aged 12 to 18. They are a partnership between the
Canadian Forces and three civilian organizations -- Navy League,
Army Cadet League and Air Cadet League. The Canadian Forces is
charged primarily with implementation of the programs with the
support of the three leagues. The Navy League also sponsors the Navy
League Cadets for youth aged 9 to 13.
Sea, Army, and Air Cadets offer fun and
challenging experiences that develop good citizenship and
leadership, while promoting physical fitness and awareness of the
role of the Canadian Forces. Navy League Cadets is a similar program
that, using a nautical theme, develops patriotism, good citizenship,
a sense of duty, self-discipline and respect for others.
"I really enjoy being a cadet and I've
done a lot with the program, like meeting people from all over
Canada and learning how to fly," said 16-year-old air cadet Holly
Smith of Halifax. "I think cadet day will be cool because it will
make people think about cadets and the great work that we're doing
in the community."
There are 3,600 Sea, Army, and Air
Cadets in 86 corps and squadrons across Nova Scotia with a history
that dates back more than a century. Navy League Cadets began in
1948 and 125 young people now take part in the program.
Among the notable Nova Scotians who have
been cadets are former premier John Hamm, Halifax Mayor Peter Kelly
and country singer George Canyon.
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