Monthly Archives:March 2017

Congratulations to our staff members 2Lt Kinney and 2Lt Cameron who were promoted last night!

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday:
NO DRILL TEAM
6:30 – 9:00 PM – Band practice

Sunday:
6:00 – 9:00 PM – Recreational marksmanship, model building, RC flying, and flight simulation

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Regular Training Dress is t-shirt and tunic

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 8 Apr 17 – C7 Familiarization training for senior cadets (Level 4+) who will be attending C7 training weekend in Gagetown (at the armoury- times TBC)
– 9 Apr 17 – 1:00 PM –9:00 PM Squadron History Yearbook Restoration Project: Cadets, parents, and alumni are invited to assist with updating our history books for our 75th anniversary
– 15 Apr 17 – Swimming at the Canada Games Aquatic Center (2:00 PM) for all cadets
– 21-23 Apr – C7 Marksmanship Training Weekend (CFB Gagetown) for Level 4+ cadets
– 23 Apr 17 – 1:00 PM –9:00 PM Squadron History Yearbook Restoration Project: Cadets, parents, and alumni are invited to assist with updating our history books for our 75th anniversary
– 5-7 May 17 – Survival Training Exercise (Mandatory training for all cadets)
– 20-22 May 17 – Citizenship trip to Halifax for all cadets
– 4 Jun 17 – Annual Ceremonial Review Parade (Mandatory for all cadets – parents, guests, and the public are welcome to attend)

Many cadets received offers of participation for summer training courses. Please sign these forms and return to the squadron as soon as possible.

Fund Raising:
– League Tickets are now DUE – All cadets should return their league tickets the next time they are at a cadet activity
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.

Thanks to all of our cadets who participated in last Sunday’s marksmanship competition. Congratulations to Sgt Hamilton who had the top score overall at the competition!

Here are the updates for the week:

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

Saturday:
6:45 PM – Community service – Serving dinner at 53 Branch Legion (East) (FSgt Colwell, FSgt, Reed, and Sgt Wallce). Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic

Sunday:
6:00 – 9:00 PM – Recreational marksmanship, model building, RC flying, and flight simulation

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Regular Training Dress is t-shirt and tunic

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 8 Apr 17 – Swimming at the Canada Games Aquatic Center (2:00 PM) for all cadets
– 8 Apr 17 – C7 Familiarization training for senior cadets (Level 4+) who will be attending C7 training weekend in Gagetown (at the armoury- times TBC)
– 9 Apr 17 – 1:00 PM –9:00 PM Squadron History Yearbook Restoration Project: Cadets, parents, and alumni are invited to assist with updating our history books for our 75th anniversary
– 21-23 Apr – C7 Marksmanship Training Weekend (CFB Gagetown) for Level 4+ cadets
– 23 Apr 17 – 1:00 PM –9:00 PM Squadron History Yearbook Restoration Project: Cadets, parents, and alumni are invited to assist with updating our history books for our 75th anniversary
– 29-30 Apr 17 – Survival Training Exercise (Mandatory training for all cadets)
– 20-22 May 17 – Citizenship trip to Halifax for all cadets
– 4 Jun 17 – Annual Ceremonial Review Parade (Mandatory for all cadets – parents, guests, and the public are welcome to attend)

Many cadets received offers of participation for summer training courses. Please sign these forms and return to the squadron as soon as possible.

Fund Raising:
– League Tickets are now DUE – All cadets should return their league tickets the next time they are at a cadet activity
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.

Thanks to all of the cadets who participated in the effective speaking competitions! Congratulations to Sgt MacIntyre who will be moving on to the Provincial Effective Speaking Competition!

Here are the updates for the week:

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

Saturday:
6:00 – 8:00 PM – Bowling at Fairview Lanes (87 Lansdowne Av, Saint John) for the entire squadron. Dress is civilian clothing and there will be pizza! This is part of the cadets physical training activities.

Sunday:
7:45 AM – Zone marksmanship competition at HMCS Brunswicker – Good luck to FSgt Colwell, Sgt Luttrell, Sgt Hamilton, and LAC Hamilton! Dress is civilian clothing and lunch will be provided.

6:00 – 9:00 PM – Recreational marksmanship, model building, RC flying, and flight simulation

Wednesday:
6:30 – 9:00 PM: CO’s Parade – Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 25 Mar 17 – Serving at 53 Branch Legion Dinner for volunteers

Fund Raising:
– League Tickets are now DUE – All cadets should return their league tickets the next time they are at a cadet activity
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 the rest of the week:

Sunday:

NO SKIING – There is no snow left at Elmhurst Outdoors

6:00 – 9:00 PM – Marksmanship, model building, RC flying, and flight simulation

Wednesday:
6:30 – 9:00 PM – Effective Speaking Competition at Simonds High School (meet at the pool doors). Dress for the week is t-shirt and tunic or shirt, tie, and tunic for the speakers. Speakers are Sgt Luttrell, Sgt MacIntyre, and LAC Eldridge.
PLEASE RETURN ALL LEAGUE TICKETS!

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– Saturday 18 Mar 17 – Bowling at Fairview Lanes
– Sunday 19 Mar 17 – Marksmanship Competition

Fund Raising:
– League Tickets are now DUE – All cadets should return their league tickets the next time they are at a cadet activity
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.

Thanks to everyone participated in, helped out with, or donated bottles for our bottle drive last weekend. Despite our low numbers, it was a success!

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:
No band or drill team this week.

Sunday:

Senior Trip to Quebec/Ottawa – cadets who are scheduled to go will be meeting at the armoury at 6:30 AM on Sunday morning. All forms must be returned prior to departure. Cadets should be wearing their cadet parka and are permitted to bring a duffle bag, bookbag, and garment bag (for uniform) – space on the bus is limited. Bring a lunch. Kit List. Parents wishing to get a hold of the cadets during the trip can call Capt Phinney’s cell phone. We will return Friday around 5:00 PM.

No optional training – marksmanship, model building, RC flying, or flight simulation

Wednesday:
No training during March Break

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

12 Mar 17 – Snowshoeing/Skiing at Elmhurst Outdoors weather permitting– To be confirmed via e-mail and website on 11 Mar 17

Fund Raising:
– League Tickets are now DUE – All cadets should return their league tickets the next time they are at a cadet activity
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.

Special Note: Capt Phinney will be away with the senior cadets over March break and will not have access to e-mail. Please call for urgent concerns. As such a weekly update will not be sent out until next Saturday.

Have a Happy March Break!