What did you do this weekend?

For those interested in what Sea Cadets are about, here some visual aids to see what is available to you.

FLEETWEEK

ARKDIV will be staying aboard the SSJOB Friday night, going out in the parade of Ships on the Saturday cruise, and then again spend the night Saturday. Sunday the unit will be involved in a variety of activities on shore.

More information to follow, but the POD was sent out last night by WO Freitas. Please report in through your COC as soon as possible so that logistical arrangements can be made.

SSJOB Overnight

ALL HANDS:

This Friday evening, September 17, 2010, ARKDIV is going to stay aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien and have a work day on Saturday.

With this opportunity, ARKDIV Cadets, Parents, Officers, and Instructors will to be able to meet and discuss the 2010-2011 training year.

A POD will follow shortly, but ARKDIV should muster Friday at 1900, and we will perform sweepers on Saturday the 18th at 1400.

Cadets will need to bring coveralls or Dangaree working uniform, a sleeping bag, Pillow, basic toiletries, and money for chow (for 3 meals, $5 each meal).

Report your drill attendance or non-attendance through your Sea Cadet/League Cadet Chain of Command, starting with your Squad Leaders. Report in by 1800 tomorrow, Thursday September 16, 2010. Adults and Instructors staying aboard report to me directly, so that vehicle parking can be arranged.

For questions, please email or call.

INST Gabriel Mikulich

Overnight Aboard the SSJOB!

Just got approval to have Cadets come aboard this Friday, September 17, 2010. Details will follow.

Bay Bridge/Wine Cruise Cancelled

Sorry to say, but we have had to cancel our cruise this weekend. We will be tied to the pier, and instead we will be having a steaming weekend.

I will post updates about upcoming trainings, the overnight program, extended hours, and our upcoming cruises very shortly.

Below are some more pictures from the Memorial Day Cruise.

Pyro division arrives and marches to the ship to assist ARKDIV in cruise assistance.

SN Perry directs Pyro and Cadets Bui and Thomas in lunch distribution.

SR Thomas cleans the heads working with the SSJOB Stewards department.

SR Bui cleans the bulkhead while working with the SSJOB Stewards department.

A Cadet from Pyro division is directed on how to make a heaving line.

BZ ARKDIV!

Another success aboard our Ship! I heard from the O'Brien's Executive Director, Dennis Koller, that Cadets and their parents did an amazing job. Thanks in large part to your participation, the Ship brought in much needed revenue. ARKDIV was pivotal to the success of this event last year, and again this year. I think the amount raised was in excess of ten thousand dollars. As you may have heard, the O'Brien is in need of some replacement of hull plates, and it is estimated that repairs could cost close to a million dollars. Every cent counts right now, and thanks to your assistance, we are a bit closer.


Instructor Karen Freitas said that she was impressed with LPO Tapia's leadership, and how all Cadet's interacted with the Ship's crew. Also, a giant thank you to Nancy Bui, Instructors Tapia, Freitas, Thomas, and WO Freitas for assisting Cadets in their duties. I would like to personally thank LPO Spencer Tapia, APC Rachel Tapia, SR Jake Thomas, SR Nick Thomas, SN Kaitlynne Freitas, RC Weston Freitas, and SR Martin Bui for their contributions. You represented the unit extremely well, and your investment in our ship is very much appreciated.


Additionally, the O'Brien was lucky to have our very own Captain Cogan in attendance. I hear that although it got a bit foggy and traffic was heavy, it was eventful and a good time had by all. If anyone has pictures of the event, please send them to me, and I will post them.