We have the rescheduled Tag Days event coming up from November 29 to December 2, 2018 and we thought we would send this out to help: What is Tag Days? Tag Days is where the cadets go out into the community in our full Service Dress Uniforms (No. 1), usually, in areas where there is a large amount of foot traffic. All cadets must sign up for, at least, one shift. Cadets may perform multiple shifts if they so desire. Remember, there are prizes for the cadets who make the most money from donations Why do we Tag? There are several reasons for this activity:
You will be wearing your full Dress Uniform (No.1). The No. 1 Uniform consists of the following items (all items to be worn unless otherwise specified):
Where will we be Tagging? The Tag Day shifts vary from each Tagging period but will always be in Richmond or Delta. Some common examples of Tag locations are Richmond Center Mall (usually the front entrances by Tim Hortons and White Spot), London Drugs, Save on Foods/Price Smart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Rona, etc... These businesses have allowed us to Tag at their locations so it is very important that you stay where you are assigned and that you provide a positive experience for passersby. You are to arrive at the Navy League Hall prior to your shift. The Officers and Branch members will assign you to a location at this time. How do we arrive at the Tag locations? Once you have been assigned a Tag location and been assigned a donation can, we enlist the use of Parent Volunteers to safely drive you to your Tag location and supervise. How long are the Tag shifts? The Tag shifts vary between three to four hours depending on the day. Will they be Tagging alone? No. The Navy League Cadets (NLCC MJ Miller) are usually paired with another Navy League Cadet and one or two Sea Cadets (from RCSCC Bicknell) to form a small group for support and safety. What do we do for Tag? You are our role model to other youth, parents, and members of the community. Your actions and manners should convey a positive attitude at all times. Some helpful tips on Tagging:
Halfway through your shift, you may take a short break (15 minutes). During this time, you may sit down and rest but ensure that you are maintaining a positive attitude. If you take a break inside a Store or the Mall, you may not accept donations at this time. We can only take donations at the designated areas or we may not be able to return to this location in the future. Do not leave your assigned location at any time!! We need to be able to find you, if required, in case of emergencies. At the end of your shift, you must return to the Navy League Hall to drop off your donation can and sign out. If there are any issues or problems, please inform your Parent Volunteer or call the Navy League Hall at 604-270-3231. What is expected of the Parents, Volunteers, and Drivers? We require and rely on the Parent, Volunteers, and Drivers to perform the following for these Tag Day events. Remember, these Tag Days are what keeps our costs down. Without these fundraisers, we may have to charge for other fun activities.
What Tag shifts are there? There are usually five (5) shifts for Tag Days:
You may pick one or more shifts to Tag at. Remember the more donations you make, the more likely you are to win a prize. We thank you all for your help in this crucial activity!!!! |
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