Monthly Archives:May 2017

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: NO OPTIONAL TRAINING

Saturday:
Training Day: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the armoury. Dress is civilian clothing. Bring your boots, shoe polish, a water bottle and a lunch. We will be working on ACR displays to bring any equipment you may need. Band must bring their instruments.

Sunday: NO OPTIONAL TRAINING

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – ACR Practice – Dress is civilian clothing. Bring your boots, shoe polish, and a water bottle.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 3 Jun 17 – ACR Set-up/practice
– 4 Jun 17 – Annual Ceremonial Review Parade (Mandatory for all cadets – parents, guests, and the public are welcome to attend)
– 15-17 Jun 17 – Rib Fest Fund Raiser/Community Service
– 18 Jun 17 – Helicopter Familiarization Flights

Badge Placement: Note that some cadets were told to fix their badges. The document regarding badge placement can be found on the website https://161aircadets.ca/files/ as “updated badge placement”.

Current Level 3s and Above:
Parade position applications were handed out last night and are available on the squadron website. These applications for next training year must be handed in prior to this year’s ACR (June 4).

Note: On Saturday, June 3rd there will be a 75th anniversary reception for all 161 squadron alumni (former cadets, staff, parents, sponsors, or anyone with any affiliation to the squadron). Tickets are $25 and are available from the squadron office or online. Visit our website at https://161aircadets.ca/75th-anniversary/ to purchase tickets, memorabilia, or find out more information about what is happening at 161. There are still a few tickets available.

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 our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: NO OPTIONAL TRAINING

Saturday:
Halifax Citizenship Trip: All cadets who signed up for the trip will meet at the armoury at 6:30 AM. Cadets must bring a lunch for the first day that they can eat on the bus. The bus will be departing by 7:00 AM. Cadets were given a kit list with information last night. The kit list is attached: Kit List-Halifax. The bus will be returning on Monday around 5:30 PM. Capt Evan MacDonald is the officer in charge of the trip. He should be contacted with any questions. His phone number can be found on the notices that were sent home.

Sunday: NO OPTIONAL TRAINING

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – CO’s Parade – Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic. This will be our last CO’s parade of the year.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 27 May 17 – ACR Preparation Training Day
– 3 Jun 17 – ACR Set-up/practice
– 4 Jun 17 – Annual Ceremonial Review Parade (Mandatory for all cadets – parents, guests, and the public are welcome to attend)
– 15-17 Jun 17 – Rib Fest Fund Raiser/Community Service
– 18 Jun 17 – Helicopter Familiarization Flights

Policy Information from the Area Office:
Subject: Eyeglasses, Lenses, Contact Lenses, and Frames
1. The CAF will not replace or repair lost or broken glasses or contact lenses.
2. These items are the personal property of members of the Cadet/JCR. It is strongly recommended that the Cadets or the parent have insurance coverage for the repair/replacement of eyeglasses.
3. In addition, cadets requiring eyeglasses shall have in their possession two pairs of glasses and a copy of the prescription.
4. Cadets shall be reminded that they are responsible for the safety of their eyeglasses and must exercise due diligence in preventing loss or damage (wearing retaining straps, etc).

Subject: Cadet and Parent E-mail Addresses on File
The region will be sending out information to parents and cadets this year using information found in the cadets’ Fortress files (the information you are asked to update each fall and when the cadet joins). This year’s CTC (summer training) prep approach will include content available on our Regional and CTC Facebook Pages intended to help augment your local CTC preparation communications. In addition to this will be an email outreach campaign to cadets and their parents/guardian(s) to help keep them informed of CTC activities. In order for the email campaign to be successful, we’re asking for your support in ensuring the FORTRESS files for those attending CTC this summer include an email address for both cadet and at least one parent/guardian.

Current Level 3s and Above:
Parade position applications were handed out last night and are available on the squadron website. These applications for next training year must be handed in prior to this year’s ACR (June 4).

Lost and found: There were several items of clothing/personal kit recovered from our recent field training exercise. If anything belongs to you, please pick up your items in the squadron office ASAP. Items not claimed by the end of the training year will be discarded or donated.

Note: On Saturday, June 3rd there will be a 75th anniversary reception for all 161 squadron alumni (former cadets, staff, parents, sponsors, or anyone with any affiliation to the squadron). Tickets are $25 and are available from the squadron office or online. Visit our website at https://161aircadets.ca/75th-anniversary/ to purchase tickets, memorabilia, or find out more information about what is happening at 161. This week is the deadline for ticket purchases. Please pass on this information to anyone you think may be interested.

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.

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Drill Team Practice
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Band Practice

Saturday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Irving Nature Park Training Activity
On 13 May 17 all cadets are welcome to attend a fun training/activity day at the Irving Nature Park (main gate). This day will involve walking the trails, playing fun games, and even taking a visit to the maze. Pleases make sure cadets have the proper clothing and footwear for the outdoor weather (no shorts or sandals). The cadets are required to bring a water bottle and lunch that cannot be microwave or refrigerated. The cadets will arrive at 0900 hrs and be picked up at 1500 hrs. Level 3s will be completing their navigation assessments.

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

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Regular Training – We are switching to summer dress (short sleeved t-shirt) but it still gets cold at night so please bring the inner layer of your parka or tunic

6:30 PM – Parent Committee Meeting – We are looking for parents to assist with our Annual Ceremonial Review and some events in the next training year. If you are available to help out, please come out.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 20-22 May 17 – Citizenship trip to Halifax
– 27 May 17 – ACR Preparation Training Day
– 4 Jun 17 – Annual Ceremonial Review Parade (Mandatory for all cadets – parents, guests, and the public are welcome to attend)
– 15-17 Jun 17 – Rib Fest Fund Raiser/Community Service
– 18 Jun 17 – Helicopter Familiarization Flights

Lost and found: There were several items of clothing/personal kit recovered from our recent field training exercise. If anything belongs to you, please pick up your items in the squadron office ASAP. Items not claimed by the end of the training year will be discarded or donated.

Note: On Saturday, June 3rd there will be a 75th anniversary reception for all 161 squadron alumni (former cadets, staff, parents, sponsors, or anyone with any affiliation to the squadron). Tickets are $25 and are available from the squadron office or online. Visit our website at https://161aircadets.ca/75th-anniversary/ to purchase tickets, memorabilia, or find out more information about what is happening at 161. Tickets should be purchased by May 17th. Please pass on this information to anyone you think may be interested.

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 week:

Friday:

3:00 PM – Advance Party Site Set-up – Four senior cadets will meet at the armoury and will be transported out to the site via truck.

6:30 PM – Field Training Exercise (Mandatory training for all cadets) at Elmhurst Outdoors group camp site. Elmhurst Outdoors is located at 65 Ganong Road, Erbs Cove E5N 8B2. The campsite is approximately 2 kms down the road. There will be a sign at the bottom of the driveway. Cadets will meet at the bottom of the driveway and will be hiking up the driveway to the site (please do not try to drive in).
A kit list is attached. It is looking like it will be a wet weekend so please ensure you bring appropriate rain gear and footwear. Ensure kit is packed in plastic bags to keep dry.
All meals will be provided for cadets. Cadets should be picked up on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM.

FTX Kit list and map

Sunday:
No evening training due to FTX

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Regular Training – We are switching to summer dress (short sleeved t-shirt) but it still gets cold at night so please bring the inner layer of your parka or tunic

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 13 May 17 – Irving Nature Park Outing
– 20-22 May 17 – Citizenship trip to Halifax
– 27 May 17 – ACR Preparation Training Day
– 4 Jun 17 – Annual Ceremonial Review Parade (Mandatory for all cadets – parents, guests, and the public are welcome to attend)
– 15-17 Jun 17 – Rib Fest Fund Raiser/Community Service
– 18 Jun 17 – Helicopter Familiarization Flights

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

Duke of Edinburgh – Interested cadets were given information and registration forms at an information session last night. The program is open to cadets at least 13 ½. The program complements cadet training well and involves community service, physical fitness, skills, and an adventurous journey. Capt Dickison who works with 1691 Army Cadets will be helping us through the program. Cadets interested in joining must return their form and a $30 registration fee on Sunday evening or next Wednesday. Cadets pay the registration for the book but are refunded if they successfully complete the program. More information about the program can be found at: http://www.dukeofed.org/nb/division-home- PLEASE RETURN PERMISSION SLIPS AND DEPOSIT ASAP

Note: On Saturday, June 3rd there will be a 75th anniversary reception for all 161 squadron alumni (former cadets, staff, parents, sponsors, or anyone with any affiliation to the squadron). Tickets are $25 and are available from the squadron office or online. Visit our website at https://161aircadets.ca/75th-anniversary/ to purchase tickets, memorabilia, or find out more information about what is happening at 161. Tickets should be purchased by May 15th. Please pass on this information to anyone you think may be interested.

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.