Monthly Archives:February 2017

Congratulations to our band and drill team for their excellent performance last weekend at the provincial competition!

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:
No band or drill team this week.

6:00 – 9:00 PM – Bottle Drive Fund Raiser – Delivering flyers/bottle drop off. The senior cadets and other volunteer cadets will be delivering flyers in the Champlain Heights neighbourhood. Cadets are to meet in the parking lot of Champlain Heights School (located on the traffic circle on Champlain Dr). Dress is civilian clothing with cadet parka. Cadets will call their parents if finished before 9:00 PM.
If you have bottles to drop off, there will be someone at the trailer parked outside the armoury collecting bottles.

Saturday:
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Bottle Drive Fund Raiser – The senior cadets and other volunteer cadets will be collecting refundables in the Champlain Heights neighbourhood. Cadets are to meet in the parking lot of Champlain Heights School (located on the traffic circle on Champlain Dr). Dress is civilian clothing with cadet parka. Cadets will call their parents if finished before 12:00 PM.
If you have bottles to drop off, there will be someone at the trailer parked outside the armoury collecting bottles.

Sunday:
No skiing/snowshoeing this weekend due to the projected rain. We are going to try rescheduling this event for Sunday, March 12.

6:00 – 9:00 PM –Marksmanship, Model building, RC Flying, and Flight simulation (armoury).

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Regular training – dress is t-shirt and tunic. All cadets should have their parkas/winter jackets. The will be a preliminary competition for those participating in effective speaking. Have your speeches ready. Please return league tickets.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

5-10 Mar 17 – Senior Trip (Quebec & Ottawa)
12 Mar 17 – Snowshoeing/Skiing at Elmhurst Outdoors

Fund Raising:
– Cadets were given Air Cadet League tickets to sell. All cadets are expected to sell at least one book. Books have 12 tickets. Tickets sell for $2 or 3 for $5. Cadets should return at least $20 for each book depending on how the tickets were sold. Cadets must return any unsold tickets to the squadron by 1 Mar 17.

– Thanks to everyone who attended our roast beef dinner and auction!

– Don’t forget about the bottle drive this weekend!

Reminder: If a cadet cannot make it to a Wednesday night/regular event, the cadet should leave a message on the squadron answering machine 632-3215. Please do not e-mail Capt Phinney or post on facebook. This will ensure the admin o gets the message and can mark the cadet as excused.

For more information check out our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Drill team practice
7:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice

Saturday:
6:50 AM – Band and Drill Team Competition – Meet at the armoury in full uniform: shirt, tie, tunic (ribbons), and parka. Bring a water bottle. Cadets are scheduled to return home at 6:30 PM but may be earlier depending on the length of routines. Cadets will call on their way home. Lunch and supper will be provided.

The competition is scheduled to start at 8:00 AM. Our band is currently scheduled to go 9th and the drill team 14th. Parents are welcome to watch the competition which takes place at CFB Gagetown – building L33 (drive straight onto the base, turn right at the end of the street, and L33 is the first building on the left).

Sunday:
6:00 – 9:00 PM – Biathlon, Marksmanship, Model building, RC Flying, and Flight simulation (armoury).

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – CO’s Parade and guest speaker (dress is shirt, tie, tunic, and parka). All cadets are asked to bring civilian winter boots, snow pants, mitts, and hat as they will be going outside after the parade.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

25 Feb 17 – Bottle Drive
26 Feb 17 – Skiing/Snowshoeing at Elmhurst Outdoors
1 Mar 17 – Unit Effective Speaking Competition
5-10 Mar 17 – Senior Trip (Quebec & Ottawa)

Fund Raising:
– Cadets were given Air Cadet League tickets to sell. All cadets are expected to sell at least one book. Books have 12 tickets. Tickets sell for $2 or 3 for $5. Cadets should return at least $20 for each book depending on how the tickets were sold. Cadets must return any unsold tickets to the squadron by 1 Mar 17.

– The senior cadets will be holding a bottle drive on 25 Feb 17. Save up your refundables. There will be a drop off location at the armoury Friday evening and Saturday morning. We could use a few additional cadet/parent volunteers to assist on Friday evening or Saturday morning.

– Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets to the Roast Beef Dinner or donated items for the auction!

Reminder: If a cadet cannot make it to a Wednesday night/regular event, the cadet should leave a message on the squadron answering machine 632-3215. Please do not e-mail Capt Phinney or post on facebook. This will ensure the admin o gets the message and can mark the cadet as excused.

For more information check out our website at 161aircadets.ca, our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/, and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Drill team and band WILL be happening this evening at the regularly scheduled times. The roads should be cleared by then. Enjoy the snow day!

Training will be cancelled for this evening due to the weather/today’s school closure.

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:
8:30 AM – Provincial Biathlon Competition – Meet at the armoury with all required gear. Meals and accommodations are all covered. Cadets are welcome to bring snacks. Cadets should be returning Sunday evening after supper. Cadets will call when they are on their way home.

6:00 – 7:00 PM – Drill team practice
7:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice

Saturday:
7:30 AM – Senior Course Interviews – Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic. Sgt Luttrell and Sgt MacIntyre will be travelling via van to Gagetown. We are the first unit scheduled for the interviews. Cadets should be back to the armoury by 11:30 AM.

Sunday:
6:00 – 9:00 PM – Marksmanship, Model building, RC Flying, and Flight simulation (armoury).

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Sports Night (dress is sports gear). Please return Roast Beef Dinner order forms.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

18 Feb 17 – Provincial Band and Drill Competition
18 Feb 17 – Roast Beef Dinner Fund Raiser
25 Feb 17 – Bottle Drive
1 Mar 17 – Unit Effective Speaking Competition
5-10 Mar 17 – Senior Trip (Quebec & Ottawa)

Fund Raising:
– Cadets were given Air Cadet League tickets to sell. All cadets are expected to sell at least one book. Books have 12 tickets. Tickets sell for $2 or 3 for $5. Cadets should return at least $20 for each book depending on how the tickets were sold. Cadets must return any unsold tickets to the squadron by 1 Mar 17.

– Cadets were given order forms for tickets to a roast beef dinner. The dinner will take place at Mixer’s Sports Bar on February 18. Tickets are $20. Cadets are to bring in their order forms and money and we will be sending the tickets home with the cadets and will also keep a record of those who purchased tickets. Roast Beef Dinner Order Form. Please return order forms on February 15 or before if possible.

– The senior cadets will be holding a bottle drive on 25 Feb 17. Save up your refundables. If anyone has a truck as is willing to help the seniors with picking up bottles, let us know.

Reminder: If a cadet cannot make it to a Wednesday night/regular event, the cadet should leave a message on the squadron answering machine 632-3215. Please do not e-mail Capt Phinney or post on facebook. This will ensure the admin o gets the message and can mark the cadet as excused.

For more information check out  our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Drill team practice
7:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice – Bring any empty grocery bags you may have

Saturday:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM – Band Practice Day at Bayside Middle School. All band cadets must attend. Dress is civilian clothing. Please bring a lunch and bottle of water. Bring your instruments and music.

Sunday:
5:00 – 6:00 PM – Effective Speaking Training Session
6:10 – 7:30 PM – Mock Senior Course Interviews (dress is full uniform at the armoury – FSgt Caissie, Sgt Luttrell, Sgt MacIntyre)
6:00 – 9:00 PM – Biathlon, Marksmanship, Model building, RC Flying, and Flight simulation (armoury).

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Sports Night (dress is sports gear). Please return Roast Beef Dinner order forms.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

10-12 Feb 17 – Provincial Biathlon Competition
11 Feb 17 – National Course Interviews
18 Feb 17 – Provincial Band and Drill Competition
18 Feb 17 – Roast Beef Dinner Fund Raiser
25 Feb 17 – Bottle Drive
1 Mar 17 – Unit Effective Speaking Competition
5-10 Mar 17 – Senior Trip (Quebec & Ottawa)

Fund Raising:
– Cadets were given Air Cadet League tickets to sell. All cadets are expected to sell at least one book. Books have 12 tickets. Tickets sell for $2 or 3 for $5. Cadets should return at least $20 for each book depending on how the tickets were sold. Cadets must return any unsold tickets to the squadron by 1 Mar 17.

– Cadets were given order forms for tickets to a roast beef dinner. The dinner will take place at Mixer’s Sports Bar on February 18. Tickets are $20. Cadets are to bring in their order forms and money and we will be sending the tickets home with the cadets and will also keep a record of those who purchased tickets. Roast Beef Dinner Order Form  You can also order through the fund raising page on our website. Please return order forms on February 8.

– The senior cadets will be holding a bottle drive on 25 Feb 17. Save up your refundables. If anyone has a truck as is willing to help the seniors with picking up bottles, let us know.

Reminder: If a cadet cannot make it to a Wednesday night/regular event, the cadet should leave a message on the squadron answering machine 632-3215. Please do not e-mail Capt Phinney or post on facebook. This will ensure the admin o gets the message and can mark the cadet as excused.

For more information check out our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.