Monthly Archives:September 2017

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 29 Sep 17 at 6:30 PM – Sunday 1 Oct 17 at 3:45 PM: Field Training Exercise

The cadets will be completing their mandatory survival training at the Elmhurst Outdoors group campsite. This is located on the Ganong Road on the Kingston Peninsula. The site is located about a kilometer past the Elmhurst Outdoors lodge (65 Ganong Rd, Erbs Cove, NB E5N 8B2). It is on the same side of the road as the lodge and the 161 Parent Committee sign will be at the end of the driveway. Parents are asked not to enter the driveway to the campsite. Cadets will hike in with their gear. All meals will be provided. A kit list is attached – note that we do have a few sleeping bags available if a cadet does not have one. Dress for the outdoors and the weather (it is supposed to get cold overnight). Directions are also attached. Kit List and Directions

There will be no Band, Drill Team, Marksmanship, or Biathlon this weekend due to the Field Training Exercise

Monday 2 Oct 17 – Flying Scholarship (Ground School Training) – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Simonds High School (527 Office)

Wednesday 4 Oct 17 – Regular Training – 6:20 -9:10 PM at the armoury. Dress for the evening will be t-shirt and tunic

Paperwork – All cadets must return the paperwork to the admin officer (2Lt Kinney) ASAP. This includes enrollment forms, annual validation forms, and detailed health questionnaires. Cadets will not be permitted to attend events (field training, etc) if this paperwork has not been returned.

Fund raising – Bottle Drive: We have a bottle drive scheduled for the morning of Saturday 7 Oct 17. We need as many people with trucks as possible to help us out with collecting bottles. If you have a truck and are available to help us with this please let me know. The number of drivers will help us determine how many neighbourhoods we are able to visit.

Tagging: We will be tagging at the local stores from 12-14 Oct 17. Each cadet is expected to do at least one shift. Cadets can sign up for more than one shift. Funds raised are tracked and an award is given to the top fund raiser each year. A sign-up sheet is available on the bulletin board at the armoury. Sign up early to get the time and location that’s best for you.

Upcoming Events:

– 6-7 Oct 17 – Bottle Drive

– 12-14 Oct 17 – Tagging Fund Raiser

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Recruiting – this year we will again be running a “bring a friend” program. All cadets are encouraged to bring a friend who may be interested in joining cadets. If their friend joins and stays over three weeks the cadet who brought the friend will have their name entered into a draw for a prize.

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.

Congratulations to the cadets who were promoted or received qualification badges last night. Here are the events for the week:

Thursday 21 Sep 17 – Sea Dogs Hockey Game

Irving Oil has kindly offered us tickets to a Sea Dogs game again this year. We have 50 tickets for the Sea Dogs Vs Halifax Home Opener on Thursday, September 21st. Meet at the entrance to Harbour Station at 6:15 PM. The game starts at 7:00 PM. Dress for this event will be civilian clothing with the squadron t-shirt if you have one. If you still want to go/have a guest who would like to attend, there is a ticket left.

Friday 22 Sep 17 – 6:00 – 9:00 PM – Band practice – dress is civilian clothing and new cadets are welcome to attend. We plan to start drill team next Friday.

Saturday 23 Sep 17 – Gliding (Mandatory Training)

The cadets will be travelling to Miramichi, NB to go gliding. Meet at the armouy at 6:45 AM. The bus is departing at 7:00 AM. Dress for the day is civilian clothing. Wear something comfortable and dress is layers (bring a sweater/jacket) as the cadets will be outside for the entire day. Please do not wear orange. Cadets must bring a lunch and water to drink (there are no restaurants or microwaves on the air field). Supper will be provided for the cadets. We will be return after supper (unless there are weather problems). We anticipate arriving back at the armoury by 9:00 PM but cadets will call when they are on the way home.

Sunday 24 Sep 17 – Marksmanship and Biathlon – 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Armoury

New cadets are welcome to attend. Dress is civilian clothing. Cadets planning to do biathlon should wear sports gear.
Yearbook Meeting/Information Session – 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the ArmouryAny cadets in levels 3 or higher that are interested in helping out with the squadron yearbook by taking photos are asked to attend this information meeting. If you have a camera, bring it with you.

Monday 25 Sep 17 – Flying Scholarship (Ground School Training) – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Simonds High School (527 Office)

Wednesday 27 Sep 17 – Sports Night – 6:20 -9:10 PM at the armouryDress for the evening will be sports gear. We will be completing the Cadet Fitness Assessment. All cadets must complete this at least once a year as a level training requirement and a requirement for promotion over the rank of LAC.

Paperwork – All cadets must return the paperwork to the admin officer (2Lt Kinney) ASAP. This includes enrollment forms, annual validation forms, and detailed health questionnaires. Cadets will not be permitted to attend events (gliding, field training, etc) if this paperwork has not been returned. 

Fund raising

Bottle Drive: We have a bottle drive scheduled for the morning of Saturday 7 Oct 17. We need as many people with trucks as possible to help us out with collecting bottles. If you have a truck and are available to help us with this please let me know. The number of drivers will help us determine how many neighbourhoods we are able to visit.

Tagging: We will be tagging at the local stores from 12-14 Oct 17. Each cadet is expected to do at least one shift. Cadets can sign up for more than one shift. Funds raised are tracked and an award is given to the top fund raiser each year. A sign-up sheet is available on the bulletin board at the armoury. Sign up early to get the time and location that’s best for you.

Upcoming Events:

• – 29 Sep – 1 Oct 17 – Field Training Exercise (mandatory training for all cadets)
• – 6-7 Oct 17 – Bottle Drive
• – 12-14 Oct 17 – Tagging Fund Raiser

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Recruiting – this year we will again be running a “bring a friend” program. All cadets are encouraged to bring a friend who may be interested in joining cadets. If their friend joins and stays over three weeks the cadet who brought the friend will have their name entered into a draw for a prize.

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.

It was great to see so many cadets on parade yesterday. Keep up the good work everyone. We are quite busy for the next month so here are the details about what is happening over the next week:

Friday 15 Sep 17 – 6:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice for returning cadets only as the band will be playing at the parade on Saturday. New cadets will be welcome to start attending band the following Friday (22 Sep 17)

Saturday 16 Sep 17 – Freedom of the City Parade – Mandatory for all cadets (1:00 PM)

All cadets in the Greater Saint John Area will receive the Freedom of the City at a parade taking place in front of city hall. This is a special honour granted to military units and this is a once in a lifetime event. Cadets should arrive at the corner of King St and Germain St for 1:00 PM.  The parade will start at 2:00 PM. Parents and the general public are welcome to attend the parade and should be there by 1:30 PM. The parade will also include flypasts by two CF-18 fighter jets. There will be photos and a barbecue following the parade. Expected end time for the event will be 3:30 PM. Dress for the parade is shirt, tie, and tunic for cadets who have uniforms. Those cadets who do not have uniforms are still expected to attend and should wear dress pants and collared shirt if them own them.

Meet the pilots/aircraft – 5:00 – 6:30 PM at the Airport

Cadets and their family are welcome to visit the Irving Hanger (the first one as you drive by) to meet the CF-18 pilots and personnel from 410 Sqn on Saturday evening. Dress is civilian clothing. This is only open to cadets not the general public.

Sunday 17 Sep 17 – Battle of Britain Parade – Mandatory for all cadets (10:00 AM)

Our cadets will be attending the Battle of Britain parade honouring our veterans who served in the Battle of Britain during World War II. This parade takes place at the cenotaph at King’s Square. Cadets will meet outside the Admiral Beatty Complex (corner of King`s Square) at 1000 hrs. The parade will be finished by noon. Dress for the parade is shirt, tie, and tunic for cadets who have uniforms. Those cadets who do not have uniforms are still expected to attend and should wear dress pants and collared shirt if them own them. There will be a short church service following the parade for any cadets who are interested.Parents are asked to bring sweets, sandwiches, veggie, fruit, or cheese trays for the reception that follows the parade. These can be dropped off at the Admiral Beatty prior to the parade.

Marksmanship and Biathlon – 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Armoury

This will be our first practice for the training year. New cadets are welcome to attend. Dress is civilian clothing. Cadets planning to do biathlon should wear sports gear.
We will hold our yearbook information session next Sunday (24 Sep 17).

Monday 18 Sep 17 – Flying Scholarship (Ground School Training) – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Simonds High School (527 Office)

This will be the first night of training. This training is intended for those cadets who plan to pursue their pilot`s license. Cadets should be in training level 3 or higher to attend this training and should bring pen and paper with them. The training is highly academic and provides cadets with information required to pass the Glider and Power Pilot Scholarship entrance exams.

Wednesday 20 Sep 17 – CO`s Parade and 75th Anniversary Cake Cutting Celebration – 6:20 -9:10 PM at the armoury

Dress for the evening will be shirt, tie, and tunic. Parents are welcome to attend CO`s parades. Regular training will follow the parade.

Thursday 21 Sep 17 – Sea Dogs Hockey Game

Irving Oil has kindly offered us tickets to a Sea Dogs game again this year. We have 50 tickets for the Sea Dogs Vs Halifax Home Opener on Thursday, September 21st. We currently have 38 people signed up. If you didn`t sign up on Wednesday but would still like to go or have a guest that would like to attend, please contact Capt A. Phinney. Tickets will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. If you signed up but find out you can no longer attend, please let Capt Phinney know ASAP so we can find someone else to fill the spot. Dress for this event will be civilian clothing with the squadron t-shirt if you have one.

Paperwork – All cadets must return the paperwork to the admin officer (2Lt Kinney) ASAP. This includes enrollment forms, annual validation forms, and detailed health questionnaires. Cadets will not be permitted to attend events (gliding, field training, etc) if this paperwork has not been returned. 

Fund raising – We have a bottle drive scheduled for the morning of Saturday 7 Oct 17. We need as many people with trucks as possible to help us out with collecting bottles. If you have a truck and are available to help us with this please let Capt Phinney know. The number of drivers will help us determine how many neighbourhoods we are able to visit.

Upcoming Events:

• – 23 Sep 17 – Gliding (mandatory training for all cadets)
• – 29 Sep – 1 Oct 17 – Field Training Exercise (mandatory training for all cadets)
• – 6-7 Oct 17 – Bottle Drive
• – 12-14 Oct 17 – Tagging Fund Raiser
  For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Recruiting – this year we will again be running a “bring a friend” program. All cadets are encouraged to bring a friend who may be interested in joining cadets. If their friend joins and stays over three weeks the cadet who brought the friend will have their name entered into a draw for a prize.

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.

Sea Dogs Hockey Game:

Irving Oil has kindly offered us tickets to a Sea Dogs game again this year. We have 50 tickets for the Sea Dogs Vs Halifax Home Opener on Thursday, September 21st. Any cadets wishing to attend must sign up tomorrow evening (13 Sep 17). Cadets will have first priority but we need to fill all 50 seats so the invitation to attend is extended to family and friends of the cadets on a first come, first serve basis. Once we have all the cadets signed up we will confirm other guests.

Upcoming:

Don’t forget that tomorrow is regular training and this weekend we have two parades:

Saturday 16 Sep 17 – All cadets in the Greater Saint John Area will receive the Freedom of the City at a parade taking place in front of city hall. This is a special honour granted to military units. Cadets should arrive at the corner of King St and Germain St at 1:00 PM. The parade will start at 2:00 PM. Parents and the general public are welcome to attend the parade. There will be photos and a barbecue following the parade.

Sunday 17 Sep 17 – Our cadets will be attending the Battle of Britain parade honouring our veterans who served in the Battle of Britain during World War II. This parade takes place at the cenotaph at King’s Square. Cadets will meet outside the Admiral Beatty Complex at 1000 hrs. The parade will be finished by noon. Parents are asked to bring sweets, sandwiches, veggie, fruit, or cheese trays for the reception that follows the parade. These can be dropped off at the Admiral Beatty prior to the parade.

Welcome to our new cadets. We had an excellent first night of training last night.Welcome to our new cadets. We had an excellent first night of training last night.

Here are the updates for the week:
Thursday: Recruiting at the Saint John Expo – if you know anyone interested in joining we will be at the fall activities fair at the Trade and Convention Centre from 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Friday – Sunday: Senior Cadet Training Weekend for all cadets in levels four and five. Meet at the armoury at 6:00 PM on Friday evening. We will be staying at the armoury for the weekend so bring a sleeping bag, toiletries, change of clothing, sports gear, and a water bottle. Drill evaluations will be taking place on Friday evening, Saturday will be training, and Sunday morning will be more training and then Breakout and the Board Games Café in the afternoon.

Wednesday: Regular Training (Dress is t-shirt for levels 1-3, dress shirt for levels 4 and above)

Upcoming events:

• – 16 Sep 17- 1:00 PM Freedom of the City Parade (mandatory for all cadets)
• – 17 Sep 17 – 10:00 AM Battle of Britain Parade (mandatory for all cadets)- 20 Sep 17
• – CO’s Parade and 75th Anniversary Cake Cutting
• – 23 Sep 17 – Gliding (mandatory training for all cadets)
• – 29 Sep – 1 Oct 17 – Field Training Exercise (mandatory training for all cadets)

We will be starting up our optional training programs next weekend. For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Recruiting – this year we will again be running a “bring a friend” program. All cadets are encouraged to bring a friend who may be interested in joining cadets. If their friend joins and stays over three weeks the cadet who brought the friend will have their name entered into a draw for a prize.

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.

This Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM will be the first meeting of the Squadron Sponsoring Committee for this training year. New members are welcome to attend – this is open to parents, guardians, alumni, and interested community members.

I would like to encourage anyone who is able to help out. The various fund raising activities supported by the sponsoring committee help to make sure that all activities at the squadron are free of charge for the cadets. As well as helping with fund raising the sponsoring committee assists with preparing meals and snacks on occasion, seeking support of local businesses, and taking on other non-training related projects (scrapbooking, event set-up, etc).

Because of fund raising last year the squadron was able to travel to Halifax, have the senior cadets travel to Ottawa, and present each of the cadets at ACR with challenge coins.