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AWESOME CADET: BEACON OF LEADERSHIP: EXPLORING THE JOURNEY OF THE NAVY LEAGUE
CADET OF THE YEAR – CPO1, MISHA SHARMA

From the moment Misha began her journey as a Navy League Cadet, it became clear
that she possessed a natural aptitude for leadership. With unwavering
determination, she forged ahead fearlessly, taking on various roles within the
program and inspiring her peers to strive for excellence. Her ability to lead by
example, coupled with her firm dedication, made her a true beacon of leadership,
for which she was honored as the Navy League Cadet of the Year.
 

As we delve into Misha’s story, we discover a remarkable journey of personal
growth and resilience. Facing obstacles with steely determination, Misha has
become a symbol of strength and perseverance. Her commitment to
self-improvement, both academically and physically, is testament to her
relentless pursuit of excellence. Enjoy your reading
 

 1. Tell us the story of how you joined the Cadet Organization. What motivated
    you to initially join and what has kept you engaged and involved in the
    program?

In 2020, when I was 9 years old, my parents introduced me to NLCC Vice Admiral
Kingsmill. Growing up, I was surrounded by people who were passionate about
giving back to their community, their country and the world. These people
included my great-grandfather, my grandfather, my father and my uncle. I could
go on and on about their stories, but I want to talk about why I have remained
committed to this program, through thick and thin. In this program, I not only
gained practical knowledge that I apply in my life, but I also learned the true
power of camaraderie, of working as part of a ship’s crew, and of ensuring that
every cadet feels as motivated as I did. It’s not just the skills and knowledge
taught here that make the program extraordinary, it’s how everything is taught.
I also enjoyed seeing my progress improve, through the various challenges,
rewards and more!
 

 1. What have been your most memorable experiences or achievements as a Navy
    League Cadet?

I personally believe that as a Navy League Cadet, every moment of your life is
memorable, whether it’s a rough sea or a calm one, it’s always an opportunity to
forge unbreakable bonds and learn something new. However, among the moments I
can’t forget is the first day I set foot in this building (Covid slowed the
excitement) where I vigorously trained, learned and, yes, made mistakes along
the way. Although I described myself as rather shy at that time, I’d like to say
that I’m proud of how far I’ve come. I gave my best shot at the Chief Boards,
with my intimidating but useful page of notes on everything I’d learned, and
then, after waiting a while, I landed the position of Coxswain to NLCC Vice
Admiral Kingsmill (it was a real emotional rollercoaster). Finally, I’m over the
moon to have been named Navy League Cadet of the Year for 2023, and to have been
the first Cadet to receive this honor in my Corps, as it showed me how hard you
have to work to make it pay off! I’d also like to mention, as I do to anyone who
asks me about how I do it all, that approaching life with the mindset that every
success opens a new door of responsibility really helps to push yourself to your
best while maintaining discipline, punctuality and having a fun experience,
which has been the case for me
 

 1. How have you balanced your academic commitments with your responsibilities
    as a Cadet?

Honestly, it’s hard! It takes a lot of dedication and energy to balance these
two extremely important things. Previously, when I was a new Cadet, I wasn’t the
most punctual person, but over time, this program has taught me more than just
the basics, whether it’s training and counting Cadets for colors and sunset, or
turning in my homework in my online classroom on time each week, I think I’ve
gotten better at balancing the two. Even though I did all that, I always wanted
to do something else. Not only was I a normal student at school, but I decided I
wanted to educate children and have fun with them by peer tutoring, supervising
meals, and so much more! Here again, the program helped me a lot, because every
time I took a basic training course, I knew I’d already come out better. I took
the different skills I learned in school and in extracurricular activities and
applied them to this program and to who I am as a Cadet, just as I applied my
Cadet knowledge to everyday life. I’ve also tried to plan each day, to see what
activities I have, and this has helped me to be more organized, as well as to
stay on top of everything.
 

 1. What are your future goals, and how do you believe being named the Navy
    League Cadet of the Year 2023 will contribute to achieving those goals?

My goal is, and always will be, to serve my country and join the Navy in the
medical field. This may sound very ambitious, but even the smallest things can
help make this dream come true. I’ve always been inspired from when I learned
how much my grandfather and great-grandfather served their country. Being named
the Navy League Cadet of the Year doesn’t just make me proud of myself, but also
motivates me to challenge myself to see how far I can get. It also shows me the
importance of putting in the necessary effort, which I intend to do to achieve
my goals in life
 

 1. If you were to address the national partners in the Leagues and DND/CAF,
    what advice and recommendations would you provide on how to make the Cadet
    Programs more attractive to young people and how to rebuild the program
    after the restrictions of the past two years?

In my opinion, the Cadet program is one of the best creations of all time!
However, there are a few things that could be improved to getting back to normal
after one of the scariest periods in many people’s lives (Covid). Improving
training techniques in particular should be based more on the principle of
“practice”, for example, we should have the chance to experiment with drill or
learn to tie knots with our hands and not online tests. Also, more time should
be spent outdoors (sailing, camps, parades, etc.) as this improves the mental
and physical health we require more often.  We should also be advertising this
program across multiple platforms to show the world, or at least our country,
how amazing it is to be a part of the Cadet Program as it inspires and trains
you to become a true future leader. Finally, we should embrace the diversity of
people and give them equal respect to ensure that everyone feels safe to share
their ideas. I hope some of these suggestions will be implemented to make the
Cadet Program more accessible and attractive to people.



April 27th 2023 AT THE NATIONAL AGM IN OTTAWA

THE NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA ELECTED NEW NATIONAL PRESIDENT 

Established in 1895, The Navy League of Canada is pleased to announce
Rear-Admiral (Ret’d) Jennifer Bennett, CMM, CD, of Burlington, ON, was elected
the National President of the Navy League of Canada during its Annual General
Meeting on Saturday, April 15th, 2023. 

The Navy League of Canada has maintained its key objectives of supporting and
growing Canada’s youth through the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Program and the Navy
League Cadet Program between the ages of 9 – 18 years. In addition, The Navy
League of Canada has continued in promoting and supporting the Royal Canadian
Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard, by working with Industry Partners
highlighting the importance of Canada’s needs as a maritime nation and the
issues that dominate maritime affairs.  

The Navy League of Canada plays an instrumental role in youth development with
its support of more than 10,000 young cadets across Canada with over 4,000
volunteers in 250 local Branches. The Navy League strives to provide programs to
develop character and good Canadian citizenship values through activities with a
maritime focus in addition to its sailing, music, and physical fitness
programs. 

Ms. Bennett successfully pursued two concurrent careers, one with the Canadian
Armed Forces as a member of the Naval Reserve and the other as a teacher and
school administrator. She retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in December
2019, after serving for more than forty-four years. While serving in both of her
careers, she has contributed to the development of young people and a champion
for diversity and inclusion. From April 2011 to September 2015 she served
appointed as the Chief of Reserves and Cadets and was responsible for the
national delivery of the Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Programs.  

Upon retirement, Ms. Bennett joined the Navy League of Canada and has served as
the President for Ontario Division, as well as being a member of the Navy League
of Ontario Foundation and a member of the National Board of Directors.   

Following in the steps of Past President Mrs. Brenda Pinto, our new National
President will be focused on building new partnerships within the maritime
domain, encouraging attraction and retention of Navy League volunteers across
Canada, growing our two youth programs, and supporting Navy League and Sea
Cadets as they learn, grow and prepare for adulthood. She and her team will work
to expand our partnerships and engagement from coast to coast, to support Sea
Cadet and Navy League Cadet Corps and Navy League volunteers. 




Copyright © 2020 Navy League of Canada Ontario Division – All Rights Reserved.



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