172 Clarington Squadron Staff 2010/2011

Commanding Officer – Major J. Bell

Deputy Commanding Officer – Captain B. McKee

Standards Officer – Captain (Ret’d) S. Canning, CD (Deceased)

Training Officer – Lieutenant T. Armstrong

Administration Officer/Trg Admin O – Lieutenant B. Baxtrom

Assistant Training Officer – Mr. C. Barrett, (Cpl Ret’d RCMP)

Recruit Officer – Mrs. D. Bell

Supply Officer –Mrs. C. Lokietek

Band Instructor – Ms. F. Grant

Band Instructor – Ms. Barrette

Civilian Parent Volunteers

Mrs. Major, Mr. Major, Mrs. Friedman,

Ms. Bond, Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Gaffield

Logistic Support – Mr. W. Lokietek

172 Sponsoring Committee

Lions President – Mr. S. Simac

172 Chair Person – Mr. D. Duthie, Capt Ret’d

172 Treasurer – Mrs. S. Duthie

Committee Member – Mr. J. Coombs

172 Sqn Official Web Site

www.throughlabourtovictory.com

Special Thanks to:

Bowmanville Lions Club and our Parent Volunteers

Royal Canadian Legion - Bowmanville

Local Community Businesses

The Municipality of Clarington and the Mayor’s Office

Kawartha Pine District School Board – Bowmanville High School and John M. James

172 Clarington Squadron

Royal Canadian Air Cadets

"Per Laborem Ad Victoriam"

www.throughlabourtovictory.com

6th Annual Review

4 June 2011

1400 Hrs

PARADE REVIEWING OFFICER LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER D.W. ROLFE CD

Lieutenant-Commander Darryl Rolfe was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and

grew up in the small community of Strabane. He enrolled as a Sea Cadet

in 1990 with Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps DUNDAS and attended

summer training centres on both coasts. He completed his service with

DUNDAS as a Chief Petty Officer First Class and the corps’ coxswain.

Lieutenant-Commander Rolfe pursued post-secondary studies at the

University of Waterloo and continued to volunteer with RCSCC

DUNDAS. Lieutenant-Commander Rolfe enrolled in the Cadet Instructor Cadre in 1998. He would

become Executive Officer of DUNDAS before moving on to other pursuits. He would also later

serve as Training Officer at RCSCC STORMONT in Cornwall and CENTURION in Ottawa while

residing in those communities.

He served at Borden Air Cadet Summer Training Centre (BACSTC) from 1994 to 2000 in a

myriad of positions, all in support of the National Athletic Instructor Course. His final years were

as the Training Officer and then Officer Commanding. During the summer of 2001-02, Lieutenant-

Commander Rolfe worked at Regional Cadet Support Unit (RCSU) Central in support of cadet

movements. In the summer of 2003 he was selected to work at HMCS ONTARIO in command

again of the National Athletic Instructor and Physical Education & Recreation Training courses.

The highlight of his summer training experiences came in 2005, at which time he joined the staff

of Whitehorse Cadet Summer Training Centre. Working in the Yukon with cadets from northern

Canada was a truly unique CIC experience.

In 2000 Lieutenant-Commander Rolfe joined the Directing Staff of the Regional Cadet Instructor

School Central. He taught on all rank qualification courses, as well as the Military Occupational

Sea and the Cold Weather Indoctrination Course. He continued to teach with RCIS Central through

2006, routinely as a Course Commander.

In 2006 Lieutenant-Commander Rolfe became the Area Cadet Officer (Sea) at RCSU Central

Detachment Trenton, an appointment he held until his promotion to Lieutenant-Commander and

appointment as Detachment Commander effective 1 April 2009.

Lieutenant-Commander Rolfe enjoys his leisure time at the family cottage on Balsam Lake. He

pursues many outdoor activities, most notably: sailing, skiing, canoeing, camping and SCUBA

diving.

Lieutenant-Commander Rolfe is married to Heather New of Aylmer, Quebec. They reside in

beautiful Prince Edward County with their twin sons, Andrew and Nicholas.

172 CLARINGTON SQUADRON NCO’s

Warrant Officer First Class Lokietek (SWO- GRAD 13 May 2011)

Warrant Officer Second Class Butler (Trg WO) (GRAD)

Warrant Officer Second Class Hoos (Recruit WO) (GRAD)

Warrant Officer Second Class Berridge (Trg WO) (GRAD)

Warrant Officer Second Class Freeburn (Trg WO)

Warrant Officer Second Class Masarovich (Trg WO)

Flight Sergeant Burns (Flt Cmdr)

Flight Sergeant Ritchie, W (Flt Cmdr)

Flight Sergeant Ritchie, H (Flt Cmdr)

Sergeant Bell (Flt 2IC)

Sergeant Campbell (Flt 2IC)

Sergeant Freeburn (Flt 2IC)

Sergeant King (Flt 2IC)

Sergeant Gahagan

Sergeant Devitt

Sergeant Biggs

Flight Corporal Moulds Flight Corporal Mazzocchi

Flight Corporal Rossignol Flight Corporal Parent

Flight Corporal Major Flight Corporal Friedman

Flight Corporal Martin

Corporal Alaghbar Corporal Bond Corporal Wooley

Corporal Jesseau Corporal Kuipers Corporal Smith

Corporal Morehouse Corporal Pye Corporal Healey

Corporal Stoeckle Corporal Boekee Corporal Roberts

Corporal Chambers Corporal Hart Corporal Gaffield

Corporal Luke Corporal Maharaj Corporal Statham

Corporal Robinson Corporal Bennett Corporal Reid

Corporal Dunnings Corporal Hendrix Corporal Hilditch

Corporal Magee

Leadership: “The Art of Influencing Human Behaviour to accomplish

a mission or task in the manner so desired by the leader.”

Cadet Warrant Officer 1 (Ret’d) Lokietek

When I was thirteen I joined 172 Clarington Air Cadet Squadron, and I have been with the Squadron for six years now achieving the rank of Warrant Officer First Class and becoming the Squadron Warrant Officer. For me the summer holidays never started until the first day of Summer Camp. The event horizon of my cadet career was when I took the Introduction to Instruction Course. I found that drill and instruction was my passion. Getting back in the next training year I ended up teaching cadets close to my own age on a weekly basis; building confidence and professionalism fast. I was reluctant up until then to join the Drill Team, but once I did I eventually became the team’s right marker and I was also selected to become a Flag Party escort. I feel that in the past two years, as the Squadron’s Training Warrant when I was a WO2 and retiring as WOI, the Squadron as a whole has gone through a positive metamorphosis of greatness. I am very proud to call myself a former 172 Clarington Royal Canadian Air Cadet and I will miss everyone when I am gone. I hope I have had a big impact on the Squadron because the Squadron has had a huge impact on me. Maybe, Officer Cadet Lokietek is in my future!

Deputy Commanding Officer

Captain B. McKee

What a year for 172! The ride from my seat on this rollercoaster has had it's own

thrills and (near) spills. But, as our motto proclaims, "through labour to victory!" We have

each prevailed to stand here today - our 6th Annual Review. When I attended my first parade

with 172 back in September, I was not sure what to expect. Standards are quite different here

in Eastern Ontario than they are in the Toronto Air Group. Never the less, 172 Clarington

outshines even the most reputable cadet squadrons in Ontario. We have really put our name

out there this year with our determination to succeed. Growing to over 100 cadets shows that

you are thoroughly taking interest in our program and that we have truly adopted a routine...of

awesomeness.

I wish our graduating cadets the very best in their post-secondary education and future careers.

Thanks to your commitment to 172 Squadron, the future young leaders in the ranks will

prosper.

Next year is already shaping up to be a tremendous year, topped with plans for a exciting five-

day international tour! This is certainly incentive to see our great base of new recruits return in

September to learn to serve and to advance! Capt Brent McKee, 172 Sqn DCO

COMMANDING OFFICER

172 CLARINGTON SQUADRON

MAJOR J. BELL Today is our Squadron’s 6

th Annual review and we

celebrate our success with a strong foundation that has been laid for future cadets and Officers. The first five years is the breaking point for a unit to test its capacity for success or failure and we have surpassed it with a strong drive. From the early days under the Command of Capt Duthie and his mission to start the unit, Capt Silvey’s mission to keep it going and get it off the ground before her retirement, and my mission to launch 172 into sustainability towards the victory road that lies ahead. It would appear we are moving in that direction. We have been shown that 172 is here to stay as demonstrated through the reflection of all the great comments and observational feedback forwarded to me by our local politicians, community and local businesses, EOA cadet detachment, parents, and the thrill of excitement on the faces of our young cadets. I have no doubt in my mind that 172 is one of the biggest and most successful units in Eastern Ontario Area at this time. This is a direct link to the dedication and hard work of all the cadets and the staff and volunteers both past and present that supervise, lead, inspire and guide our cadets down the path of victory and success.

YEAR END FINAL THOUGHT: Time management is something that is

extremely important in Cadet and Officers life. Staff and cadets must find a way to balance time for school/homework, social events, family, work, and cadet life to be able to reduce the amount of stress in your life and cope with demands of the Squadron through rank, appointment, and expectations. The program continues regardless if you are here or not. Manage your time to be successful in both school/life and the cadet program.

Today, we say goodbye to several of our senior cadets. Tomorrow they will

take the fork in the road and continue their journey into post secondary school education. I wish them the best, and hope they will be able to use the knowledge, skills, and motivation they have learned in the cadet system in their future endeavours. I also want to take this opportunity to say thank you to those behind the scenes, our families. Without your support our success would not be possible. Take this time to say thank you to them and the other families around you. You are all a part of 172 Clarington’s Success.

Major J. Bell - CO 172 Squadron (Through Labour, to Victory) .com

172 CLARINGTON SPONSOR –

BOWMANVILLE LIONS CLUB COMMITTEE

CHAIR

On behalf of the Lions Club of Bowmanville, may I say

how delighted we are to sponsor the Squadron. As the

year has progressed so too have the number of Cadets

enrolled. I have been very impressed by the calibre of

the Cadets applying for the National Courses and the senior positions

within the Squadron. The Cadets have worked extremely hard this year and

their continued improvement has been noted. They have raised a great deal

of money, which has allowed them to participate in many exercises and

outings beyond the normal training at the local level. The members of the

Lions Club of Bowmanville have appreciated the assistance of the Cadet at

Lion’s activities such as the Duck Derby, road cleanups and Applefest etc.

and were very impressed at the Squadron Mess Dinner in December. The

Squadron has maintained a very active schedule of events within the

community such as Santa Claus parades, barbecues and two tag sessions,

Remembrance Day Parades as well as White Water rafting and weekend

exercises at CFB Borden.

My sincere appreciation goes out to Major Bell and his officers, civilian

instructors and parent volunteers who give so many countless hours of their

time to provide an interesting and active program for the cadet members of

the Squadron. Without their dedicated efforts, the Squadron would not

achieve the continued progress that they have shown and continue to

generate in our community.

The Lions Club of Bowmanville is proud to be the sponsors of this fine

program for youths in the community.

Past Squadron Commanding Officers &

Warrant Officer First Class of

172 Clarington Squadron

Captain Don Duthie 2005 – 2007 Captain L. Allison - 2007

Captain Anne Silvey 2007-2008

_ _ _ _

WOI Cosgrove 2005-2006 WOI Desourdy 2006-2008

WOI Reeves 2008 WOI Jack 2009

WOI Anderson 2009-2010 WOI Lokietek 2010-2011

Dedicated to all the Commanding Officers and Squadron

Warrant Officers of 172 Clarington Squadron, Royal

Canadian Air Cadets.

Recruit Training – A New Experience

My first year of cadets was great!

I started cadets after my 12th birthday in September. I couldn’t

wait to start cadets as I have a brother and sister in cadets. I

knew it would be really fun and many opportunities would be

available, but there was way more than I expected. Once I

joined cadets I signed up for drill team, and the rifle team. As I

was part of the rifle team I got my first badge being, marksman

level 1.

I have done two survival weekends, a winter and fall survival.

And I have done poppy selling, and I have been part of two

Remembrance Day parades and the Santa Clause parade

Also we do very fun trips like in May, our Squadron will be

going gliding, and in June we are going white water rafting and

zip lining. This isn’t all the fun events we do throughout the

whole year.

All Cadets have opportunities to attend summer camp to get

various courses, badges. I get the opportunity to attend GT

(general training) this year.

As you can see, there are many opportunities in cadets, and I

look forward to the rest of my cadet career, I recommend that

if you get the chance to join cadets, join Cadets.

LAC Freeburn

Sequence of Events Squadron Fall – In

*Arrival of VIP’s

*Arrival of the Reviewing Officer

*General Salute and O’Canada

Squadron Inspection

*March past

Presentations and Awards

Speeches

*Advance and General Salute

*God Save the Queen

March off for displays

Band and Drill Team Display

Squadron March On & Fall-in

*Departure of RO

Graduated NCO’s Departure from Unit

Parade Dismissal

March off

Static displays and Refreshments

*Please stand for these events

Senior Summer Training Selected Cadets

Staff Cadet – WOII Butler, BCSTC

Glider Pilot Scholarship Course – FSgt Burns

Advance Aerospace Course – WOII Berridge

Fitness and Sports Instructor Course – Sgt Bell

Survival Instructor Course – FCpl Major, FCpl Martin

Advance Aviation Technology Course – WO2 Hoos & WO2 Masarovich

Annual Review

Inspection Party

Reviewing Officer

D.W. (Darryl) Rolfe, CD

Lieutenant-Commander

Eastern Ontario Area Cadet Detachment

172 Squadron Commanding Officer

Major Jason Bell

Ontario Provincial Committee

Regional Chair – Durham Region

Mr. John Nolan

172 Sponsoring Committee Chair Person

Captain (Ret’d) Mr. Don Duthie CD, SBStJ

Incoming Lions Chief Mr. Ken Burgess

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 178 Representative

Mr. Don Cooper

8 Wing Trenton – 172 Liaison Officer

Captain Tanya Tebbutt

Wing Supply Office

MEMORIES IN THE MAKING

2010 & 2011 Activity HIGHLIGHTS

NCO and Staff Development Training (Sept) Terry Fox Run Community Event (Sept)

Tagging Fundraising (Oct)

Gliding (Oct, May)

Community Apple & Maple Fests (Oct / May)

Survival Training (Oct / May)

Poppy Sales, Royal Canadian Legion (Nov)

Remembrance Day Orono and Bowmanville (Nov)

Santa Clause Parades – Bowmanville and Newcastle (Nov)

2nd

Annual Mess Dinner and Dance (Dec)

John O’Toole MPP and Mayors Levee’s (Jan)

172 Hosted Sports Competition (Jan)

Cold Weather Survival Training (Feb)

856 Squadron Sports Competition (Apr)

Roadside Clean Up Activity- Martin Rd (Hwy 2 to baseline Apr)

Tagging Fundraising (May)

Air Cadet Fitness Testing (Apr)

172 Car Wash and BBQ (May)

6th

Annual Review Ceremony (June)

White Water Rafting and Zip Line Adventure (June)

Future Operations Recruit Open House (Oct 2011)

3rd Annual Mess Dinner and Dance (3rd

Dec 2011)

March Break – New York City, New York USA – Pending Approval

172 Sqn to Host EOA WING MASS Exercise

(CFB Trenton May 2012 – Pending Approval)

172 Clarington Squadron Training Officer – Lt T. Amrstrong

Well as we close out yet another year we take a look back on a

very memorable cadet year that was filled with a lot of new things to the

unit.

We started this training year with a number of new recruits and

their first survival trip to CFB Borden. On this trip the Cadets experienced a wide variety of activities

such as: water collection, different shelters, range and the confidence course, which was a huge hit with

the Cadets.

We had a busy fall with the participation of the Remembrance Day parades in both Orono and

Bowmanville. 172 Clarington also took part in the Santa Claus parades again this year with yet another

creation of our own float. This float was our own version of “The Cadet in the Box” and saw 3 Cadets

take turns of appearing out of the box for the crowds. 172 Clarington participated in both Bowmanville

and Newcastle Santa Claus parades this year.

As always 172 Clarington was heavily involved in the community this training year. In

September we helped out with the setup and provide support for the start/finish line for the Terry Fox

Run. Coming into November the Cadets helped out the Bowmanville Legion with their annual Poppy

Campaign. Cadets also had the opportunity to help our sponsor, The Lion’s Club of Bowmanville with

their annual road side clean up and selling of the tickets for the Duck Derby. A handful of Cadets also

represented 172 Clarington at his Right Honourable John O’Toole New Year’s Levee.

Other activities that 172 Clarington enjoyed this training year were: Gliding, Survival Day at

Camp Samac, Bowling and our own version of a Harry Potter sports night. This night was in the theme

of the popular movie and novels of Harry Potter. The Squadron enjoyed a number of games such as

Stichstock, Horcrux Hunt, and a Quidditch tournament. This night was a ton of fun and a huge

success and I think the start of an annual Sports Night.

The training year for 2011-2012 is already in the works and is shaping up to a very

busy but interesting year. March Break of 2012 will prove to be a great one as the destination

of choice is New York, New York and I’m sure this will be a huge success. The new Level 4

program will roll out this coming fall and will give more and more leadership opportunities for

the Cadets that this applies to.

Summer is right around the corner and this means for most of the cadets of the

Squadron, SUMMER CAMP. Have a great time at these camps whether you are going to

away for 2 weeks or 6 weeks. These camps are great opportunities to make lifelong friends

and to carry on the learning that you have done all year. Best of luck at these camps and enjoy

your summer.

Memories

In Memory of

Captain Steve Canning CD (Ret’d) September 14, 1956 - December 6, 2010

172 Squadron lost a member of its family on 6th

Dec 2010. We will

remember you and the things you have said especially;

“Shaving your face is mandatory out in the field too”

Aviation Humor

* Takeoff's are optional. Landings are mandatory.

* Flying is not dangerous; crashing is dangerous

* There are three simple rules for making a smooth landing:

Unfortunately, no one knows what they are

* That's not flying, that's just falling with style

* I fixed it right the first time, it must have failed for other reasons.

* Try to keep the number of your landings equal to the number of your takeoffs.

* Gravity never loses! The best you can hope for is a draw!

* You know you’re flying a Cessna when you have a bird strike

and it is from behind!

* A Landing is just controlled mid-air collision with a planet.

*Was that a landing or were we shot down?

* Everyone knows a 'good' landing is one from which you can walk away. But a 'great landing is one after which you can use

the airplane again.

“SIX” YEARS IN THE MAKING AND GOING

172 Squadron Annual Review Awards

Outstanding Junior Cadet of the Year

This trophy is awarded to a Junior cadet from the rank of

AC-F/Cpl that demonstrated the greatest level of proficiency.

Most Improved Junior Cadet of the Year

This trophy is awarded to a Junior cadet from the rank of

AC - F/Cpl that demonstrated the greatest level of improvement in

over all performance in the course of the training year.

Outstanding Senior Cadet of the Year

This trophy is awarded to a Senior Level Cadet from the rank of

Sgt to WO who has demonstrated the greatest level of proficiency.

Best Dressed Award for Annual – Picked by the RO

This trophy is awarded to the cadet who demonstrates the highest

standard of dress on Annual Review as picked by the Reviewing

Officer

Band Masters Award

This trophy is awarded to the cadet who best demonstrated a

combination of musical ability, leadership and teamwork.

Award for Best Instructor

This trophy is awarded to the cadet who displayed the best

Instructional Technique both in the classroom and on the parade

square.

Award for Leadership This award is presented to a cadet that demonstrates leadership

qualities and takes initiative to get the job done.

Squadron Leader George N. Duthie MBE Athletic Award This award is presented to a cadet that demonstrates leadership

qualities and takes initiative to get the job done.

Captain Steve Canning, CD Memorial Award Presented to the cadet who through their dedication serves as an

example to the Squadron in upholding the highest standards

through out the year as chosen by their Senior NCO’s

Legion Medal of Excellence

The Cadet Legion Medal of Excellence is awarded to the cadet in

recognition for individual endeavors in citizenship that meet or

enhance the aims and objectives of the cadet movement.

Lord Strathcona Medal

The Lord Strathcona trust fund medal is the highest award, which

can be bestowed upon a cadet in recognition of exemplary

performance in physical and military training.

** WOI Lokietek – 05 Apr 2011