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Weekly Update Sept 20-26 18

20 Sep 18
Capt Cameron
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Here are the updates for the week:
Tagging: We are tagging this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at various locations. The most recent schedule will be posted below. Cadets should be in uniform with shirt and tie, those without uniforms should dress appropriately. Note: Changes can still be made to the schedule.

Friday: Drill Team and Band will be meeting for practice and demonstration for new members. If you are interested in finding out what the Drill Team Band does, or might want to join the team, please show up. Location is the Armouries and times are 1800-2130 hrs.

Sunday: Biathlon team will be meeting for returning and new members. If you are interested in finding out what Biathlon is, or might want to join the team, please show up. Location is the Armouries and times are 1800-2100 hrs.

Monday: Ground school for anyone level 3 and above that is interested in aviation courses, or planning to attend the Glider or Power courses in the future are encouraged to attend. Location is Simonds High School and times are 1830-2030 hrs. *Cadets are to enter the school at the door near the pool, closest to the football field. Class takes place in the 527 common room unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday: Regular Training (Dress is uniform with t-shirt, cadets without uniforms yet should wear appropriate civilian clothing)

Upcoming events:

  • – 20-22 Sep 18 – Tagging, Schedule with free spots will be posted online.
  • – 28 Sep 18 – 30 Sep 18  – Field Training Exercise (mandatory training for all cadets)
  • – 14 Oct 18 – Gliding (mandatory training for all cadets)

Don’t forget that your annual validation forms most be returned to Lt. Hutchinson before you can participate in the FTX or Gliding.

Thank you parents for volunteering and helping out with tagging.

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

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 Meunier 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.