Cadets assist with Kids Free Fishing Day

Cadets from H.R. Doud Division assisted with Kids Free Fishing Day at Ojibway Island, Saginaw, MI. Kids Free Fishing Day is a community event that is organized by the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. This event provides area youth with an opportunity to explore fishing. Cadets assisted youth by helping with registration, teaching casting techniques, baiting hooks and assisting in the fish return area. Cadets also provided a Color Guard which included presenting of the National Ensign and singing of the National Anthem.

Castle Museum Active Duty Appreciation Day

April 10, 2010

H.R. Doud Division provided a flag ceremony and presented the National Anthem at Saginaw's Castle Museum's Active Duty Military Personnel Appreciation Day event. There were veteran and active duty soldiers and sailors from all U.S. Military Branches with family members in attendence. This event was in conjunction with the closing of the American Soldier: From the Civil War to the Iraq War exhibit. The flag ceremony was expertly presented by the Color Guard consisting of Cadet A. Altergott of Bay City, Cadet B. Dybilas of Ubly, Cadet J. Franks of Bay City, and Cadet G. Scott of Freeland. The National Anthem was beautifully sung by Cadet D. Bull of Saginaw. The remainder of the unit presented a marching exhibition and rendered honors. It was a very moving ceremony and they were thanked by all guests in attendance.

Castle Museum Veterans Appreciation Day

March 21, 2010

H.R. Doud Division provided a flag ceremony and presented the National Anthem at Saginaw's Castle Museum's Veterans Appreciation Day event. There were 260 veterans and family members in attendence. This event was in conjunction with the American Soldier: From the Civil War to the Iraq War exhibit that is on display through April 10, 2010. The flag ceremony was expertly presented by the Color Guard consisting of Cadet A. Altergott of Bay City, Cadet D. Cooley of Mount Morris, Cadet J. Franks of Bay City, and Cadet G. Scott of Freeland. The National Anthem was beautifully sung by Cadet D. Bull of Saginaw. The remainder of the unit presented a marching exhibition and rendered honors. It was a very moving ceremony and they were thanked by many veterans in attendance.

H.R. Doud Division Goes Snowboarding

February 7, 2010

Marine veteran/snowboard instructor, Tom Horb, sponsored 10 cadets on a snowboarding outing at Apple Mountain near Freeland, MI. For many of the cadets, this was the first time they had ever been snowboarding. Tom and another Apple Mountain instructor taught these cadets the basics of snowboarding and then they were released to enjoy the ski resort for the rest of the afternoon. Several of the cadets strengthened their snowboarding skills and ventured off to the larger hills. It was a fun event to watch and was enjoyed by all cadets that participated. A special thank you to Tom Horb for making this fun day possible!

Sea Cadets Work On Winter Skills

January 30, 2010

For the January Drill, the Sea Cadets of H.R. Doud Division met at Green Point Environmental Learning Center in Saginaw where they learned about winter survival skills, such as building a winter shelter,layering of clothing, and how to use snow shoes. They even had snow shoe races, winter tug-o-war competition, and participated in a Teamwork class. They learned a lot and fun was had by all!

New Year Brings Exciting Changes to H.R. Doud Division

January 1, 2010

Things are changing at H.R. Doud. As of January 1, 2010, both Sea Cadets and League Cadets are rolled into one contiuous unit! H.R. Doud's previous Executive Officer, ENS Joseph Mallard has been promoted to Lieutenant and was appointed as Region 09-2's new Regional Director, replacing Lieutenant Commander John Smith. T.S. Doud's former officers have been reassigned to the new regional staff. We at H.R. Doud are proud to introduce Instructor Becky Goche as our new Executive Officer. Welcome aboard Inst. Goche and good luck to the new Regional Staff.

PICTURE: H.R. Doud Division Officers (not pictured Commanding Officer: LTJG Patricia Altergott); photo taken by S. Gasser

Sea Cadets Brought the Holidays to Veterans

December 13, 2009

H.R. Doud Division Sea Cadets visited the Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Saginaw, MI. The cadets spent over a month collecting new, unwrapped gift items to take to U.S. Veterans residing in the VA Center. There was overwhelming support from the community who donated a variety of gifts including fleece throws, stocking caps, gloves, socks and toiletry items. The cadets distributedover 65 gift bags. In addition, the cadets sponsored resident bingo and had the opportunity to visit with many of the Veterans. The visit was throughly enjoyed by all.


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