The 385 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps took great pride in demonstrating their skills to proud parents, dignitaries and guests.

Karen Jones Past President of the Madoc Kiwanis Club, was honoured to be the Reviewing Officer this year.

Commanding Officer Capt. Sharlene Matacheskie thanked the many supporters of the corps. She congratulated the troops on another successful year.

Cadet Commander CWO Michael Allore joined the corp at age 12 and 7 years later he became the Cadet Commander. He shared the following comments with the young cadets "Do your best at everything you do.  Follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before you and listen carefully to what they tell you".

2009  Awards

Lord Strathcona Medal presented by Madoc Kiwanis Past President Karen Jones to Sgt Adam Trotter.

Royal Canadian legion cadet Medal of Excellence presented by 363 RCL Cadet Liaison Gardener Stevenson to MWO Sara Leslie.

Kincaid Brothers Best Cadet Award presented by Capt. Sharlene Matacheskie to CWO Michael Allore

363 Royal Canadian Legion (Madoc) Leadership Award presented by President Tom Forsythe to WO Jonathon Blakely.

363 Royal Canadian Legion (Madoc) Junior Leadership Award presented by Sponsoring Committee Chairperson Sheila Barcier to Mcpl Christopher Swart.

428 Royal Canadian Legion (Tweed) Best N.C.O. Award presented by 428 RCL President Pat Thomas to Sgt Dillon Quinlan

237 Royal Canadian Legion (Marmora) Best Male Cadet Award presented by Liaison Brian Webber to Pte Jordan Prato.

Centre Hastings Secondary School Best Female Cadet Award presented by Centre Hastings Deputy Reeve Tom Simpson to MCpl Halona White and Pte Cassandra Quinlan

385 RC(ARMY)CC Most improved Cadet presented by Capt. Roy Matacheskie to Pvt Reno Russell

Marksmanship Award present by Lt. Chad Paranuik to Cpl Ali Majed

Kiwanis Club Endurance & Dependability Award presented by Madoc Kiwanis Past President Karen Jones to Pvt. Rachel Prato

385 First Aid Award presented by Commanding Officer Sharlene Matacheskie to Pvt Damien Empey

Capt. Frank C. Kelly Memorial Community  Service Award presented by Centre Hastings Reeve Tom Deline to Pvt Justin Osbourne.

Army Cadet League Service Medals by Liaison Graham Meharg to MWO Sara Leslie and WO Jonathon Blakely

Best Attendance Award present by DI Christy Maxwell and CI Cindy Maxwell to MWO Sara Leslie, WO Jonathan Blakely, Sgt Adam Trotter, Cpl Amanda Fralick, Pvt Justin Osbourned Pvt Jordan Prato, Pvt. Reno Russell

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