The Army Cadet League of Canada

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The Alberta Army Cadet League has launched a province-wide fund-raising campaign designed to enable hundreds of boys and girls to join its ranks so they can embark on amazing adventures while learning skills and values that will enrich their youth and guide them to successful futures.

An unprecedented goal has been set to raise just over $200,000 to finance a recruiting program to attract youth to the remarkable world of Cadets. In Alberta, Army Cadets Corps have a total of 39 active units and 1,500 Cadets. The vision is to have 3,000 boys and girls, at no cost to them, enrolled in the program by 2014.

Calgary's Honourary Colonel Fred Mannix (Ret.) and Calgary's Dr. George M. Milne, who both served as Army Cadets, developed this proposal because they trust in its positive impacts on the future of young people and their communities. “We sincerely believe that today's Cadets are tomorrow's great leaders. Many citizens of prominence declare that the values they gained as Cadets ensured their present success,” says Dr. Milne, Governor of fund raising.

Sgt. Taylor Swedburg, 16, says her four years with 2512 Kings Own Calgary Regiment Army Cadets had changed her in many positive ways. “I have learned many different skills that I may not have been able to come by anywhere else. We learn leadership and citizenship skills. We take on responsibilities as we progress in Cadets. We also learn many self-discipline skills,” says Swedburg.

The Army Cadet League of Canada – Alberta is a registered Charity. All donors will receive a Charitable Tax Receipt for the full amount of the donation. As well, four levels of unique Decorations will be given for specific amounts donated and a Certificate of Distinction will be given in appreciation to all donors.

Anyone interested in possibly donating may write to Dr. George Milne, Governor of Fund Raising, The Army Cadet League of Canada – Alberta, 1033 Bel-Aire Drive S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T2V 2C1. Donation forms and details of the Appreciation Decorations will be mailed to them. Or, to receive this information, possible donors my email mailing addresses to: sales@printthree.ab.ca. Possible donors may also phone Dr. Milne at 403-253-5469 and he will send the Donation forms and other data to them.