Orangeville Army Cadets - 1849 Lorne Scots

11/02/2026

There has been some chatter on social media channels around digital pay options. It is important to remember that proceeds from the Poppy campaign go directly to the Legions, not the banks. Processing fees are minimal, and offering digital payment options creates more opportunities for people to donate.

Not everyone carries cash. At a fundraising event last summer for the 1849 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadets, many people told us they wanted to donate but didn't have cash and asked whether debit was available. Unfortunately, we couldn't accommodate them.

There is also the volunteer time involved. Following last spring's tagging campaign, volunteers spent hours counting and rolling coins before taking them to the bank. Digital payments eliminate much of this work, making the process easier for volunteers and ensuring funds are deposited directly into the organization's account.

For this reason, we are looking at piloting tap payment options for this spring's tagging campaign. The goal is simple: make donating easier and give people who don't carry cash another way to support the fundraising initiative.

As president of Branch #333 Flesherton-Markdale Legion, I want to address the concerns about processing fees on our tap donation boxes and explain why we use them.

Before I begin, first off the poppy. They're always free, we'll appreciate any donation for one.

Like many of you, I rarely carry cash. We’ve often heard from people who wanted to donate to the Poppy Campaign but wished we had a tap option. These boxes give them that opportunity.

RBC covers the cost of the boxes, payment device rentals and shipping. There is a separate 5% processing fee deducted from donations, meaning a $5 donation provides $4.75 for our Poppy Trust Fund to support veterans and their families.

I understand the concern about fees. Every dollar matters. But if someone has no cash and would otherwise be unable to donate, I would rather receive $4.75 to help our veterans than miss that donation altogether. That’s why I support having this option.

We’ve have had cash donation boxes stolen from local stores. With tap, those donations are processed electronically and cannot be taken from a cash box.

I’m always open to better ways of doing things. For now, these boxes provide a practical and convenient way for more people to help.

Again poppies are always free and there are cash donation boxes in pretty much every location we have permission to leave a countertop box.

Thank you to everyone who supports our Poppy Campaign, whether through donations or volunteering your time. It makes a difference.

If you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer them, [email protected]

Darren Reid
President
Branch #333 Flesherton-Markdale

11/01/2026

Watch for our Cadets at multiple upcoming events:

Poppy Drive: November 2–7, 2026
Cadets partner with their local Royal Canadian Legion branches where they will stand at local locations to distribute lapel poppies to the public. The donations collected during the drive go directly into the Legion's trust funds, which are used to support Canadian veterans and their families. Participating in the weekend Poppy Drive is a mandatory part of their community service training requirements for the year. High school-aged cadets can also use these hours toward their required graduation volunteer hours.

Remembrance Day Parade: November 11, 2026
The parade leaves from the Orangeville Legion at 7 John Street, around 10:40 a.m. Participants walk from John Street, turn right onto Broadway, continue down Broadway, and turn onto Second Street toward Alexandra Park. The formal service and wreath-laying take place at the Orangeville Cenotaph in Alexandra Park (beside Town Hall, 11 Second Street), leading up to the two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m.

Santa Claus Parade: November 21, 2026
The Cadets will be walking in the upcoming Santa Claus Parade. Commencing at 5:00 p.m., the parade route starts at First Street and Hansen Boulevard and heads south to Broadway, turns east, and ends at Fourth Street.

10/31/2026

The Army Cadet League of Canada - La Ligue des cadets de l'Armée du Canada is hosting their Fall 50/50 draw. This is a great opportunity to help raise funds to support Cadet Corps across the Province and possibly bank some cash before the holiday season. To purchase tickets, visit this link:

Checkout for the 2026 Fall 50/50. Order tickets for the 50/50.

09/24/2026

Ontario Cadets Week aims to:

Recognize the accomplishments of cadets across the province
Promote awareness of the Cadet Program within communities
Thank the volunteers and supporters who make the programs possible
Encourage youth to learn about and join cadet programs
Showcase the positive impact cadets have on their communities through service and leadership.

During Ontario Cadets Week, corps and squadrons may organize:

- Flag-raising ceremonies
- Open houses
- Cadet parades
- Community service projects
- School presentations
- Recruitment events
- Volunteer recognition ceremonies
- Displays at shopping centres, fairs, and community events
- Meetings with municipal councils and elected officials

Mark your calendars:

🚩 October 2, 2026 – Flag-Raising Ceremony
🎖️ October 3, 2026 – Ontario Cadets Week Launch Parade

Together, we'll recognize the accomplishments of thousands of Army, Air, Sea, and Navy League Cadets across Ontario.

We can't wait to see cadets, families, supporters, alumni, community leaders, and friends from across the province.

09/24/2026

As the new season starts for our cadets, we are looking for volunteers for our Support Committee.

The 1849 Lorne Scots Army Cadets play a vital role in shaping tomorrow’s leaders by fostering citizenship, leadership, and physical fitness in youth across the province. Volunteers are the backbone of this mission—serving as mentors, organizers, supporters, and advocates who help ensure cadets receive the highest quality experience.

Support Committees in the Army Cadets are a volunteer group made up of both parents and community members that handle the non-military, financial, and logistical needs of the corps. They work behind the scenes so that the cadet program can run successfully at no cost to families.

The Support Committee meets 1-2 times per month (Wednesday evenings) and helps with periodic, planned events/fundraising initiatives. Joining requires an application, a criminal record check, and vulnerable sector screening.

If you are interested in volunteering, please send a PM or email [email protected].

09/10/2026

As the corps starts up for the new season, we’re looking for dedicated, enthusiastic community members to support our Army Cadets by volunteering with our Support Committee!

The Support Committee meets on the last Wednesday of each month for a few hours, with extra opportunities to get involved during special events throughout the year.

If you’re ready to make a difference and help support these incredible young people, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out for more information and find out how you can get involved.
Your time and energy can have a lasting impact—join us! 🙌

09/06/2026

The Army Cadet League of Canada stands firmly behind cadets, adult staff, volunteers, and officers who dedicate their time to building stronger communities and developing the next generation of Canadian leaders.

The Canadian Cadet Programs provide world-class leadership, citizenship, and physical fitness opportunities to tens of thousands of young Canadians across the country, completely free of barrier. The dedicated officers of the Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service and civilian volunteers go above and beyond every day to mentor, educate, and celebrate the genuine achievements of these young people.

The safety, dignity, and well-being of our members, cadet leaders, and especially cadets is our highest priority. We strongly condemn any online harassment, or mockery of cadets' achievements. Directing derogatory commentary toward youth who are actively working to better themselves and serve their communities is unacceptable.

We remain immensely proud of cadets and the leaders who support them, and we will continue to champion their hard work, resilience, and service to Canada.



La Ligue des cadets de l’Armée du Canada est fermement aux côtés des cadet·tes, du personnel adulte, des bénévoles et des officier·ères qui consacrent leur temps et leur énergie à bâtir des communautés plus fortes et à former la prochaine génération de leaders canadiens.

Les Programmes des cadets du Canada offrent gratuitement à des dizaines de milliers de jeunes Canadien·nes partout au pays des possibilités de calibre mondial dans les domaines du leadership, de la citoyenneté et du conditionnement physique, sans obstacle à la participation. Chaque jour, les officier·ères dévoué·es du Service d’administration et d’instruction des organisations des cadets et les bénévoles civils se surpassent pour encadrer ces jeunes, les accompagner dans leur développement, les éduquer et reconnaître avec fierté leurs réalisations.

La sécurité, la dignité et le bien-être de nos membres, de nos leaders cadets et, par-dessus tout, de nos cadet·tes constituent notre priorité absolue. Nous condamnons fermement toute forme de harcèlement en ligne, de moquerie ou d’exploitation des réalisations des cadet·tes à des fins malveillantes. Il est tout simplement inacceptable de tenir des propos dénigrants à l’égard de jeunes qui s’efforcent activement de s’améliorer, de se dépasser et de servir leur communauté.

Nous demeurons profondément fiers des cadet·tes et des leaders qui les accompagnent. Nous continuerons de soutenir et de mettre en valeur leur travail acharné, leur résilience et leur engagement au service du Canada.

07/16/2026

We’re looking for dedicated, enthusiastic community members to support our Army Cadets by volunteering with our Support Committee!

The Support Committee meets on the last Wednesday of each month for a few hours, with support during special events and fundraising campaigns throughout the year.

If you’re ready to make a difference and help support these incredible young people, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out for more information and find out how you can get involved.

Your time and energy can have a lasting impact—join us! 🙌

06/18/2026

🚨 Volunteers Needed to Support 1849 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadets! 🚨

The 1849 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadets have been offered an exciting fundraising opportunity at the upcoming Ram Rodeo at the Erin Fairgrounds—but we need your help to make it happen!

Volunteers are needed to assist with traffic direction and parking organization during the event:

📅 Friday, July 17 | 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, July 18 | 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📅 Sunday, July 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

We are looking for former cadets, parents of current or former cadets, friends of the corps, and anyone interested in supporting our youth program.

If you can lend a hand for any portion of the weekend, please email us at [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook.

Your support helps provide valuable opportunities for our cadets, and we would greatly appreciate your assistance. Thank you for helping us make this fundraiser a success!

06/13/2026

As the year ends, we say goodbye to CWO Donnelly. CWO Donnelly's leadership and character will be remembered at the unit as she goes on to post-secondary school, we know she has made an impact on the seniors and is leaving the corps in good hands.

All the best to CWO Donnelly in her future endeavours!