Monthly Archives:October 2018

If You are going to the band seminar this Friday there is a permission  slip attached that has the details of what you should bring as well. please print it out and bring it with you Capt D Phinney will have some spare ones at the bus if you cant fill it out.

Gagetown Music Seminar

What: Learn music (playing, theory, drill, etc) with other cadets from across NB

When: 6:30 PM Friday 26 Oct 18 to approximately 4:00 PM Sunday 28 Oct 18 (cadets will call on the way home)

Where: Meet at the Armouries and a bus will transport cadets to Gagetown and back

What to bring:

• WEAR YOUR UNIFORM (t-shirt & tunic)
• Cadet Parka
• Civilian clothing including footwear- we will be wearing civis on Sunday
• Toothbrush/ paste
• 4 pairs of socks
• PJs
• Undergarments
• Deodorant
• Face cloths
• Towel
• Soap/shampoo
• Shower sandals
• Female personal hygiene items
• Instrument and music folder
• Water bottle

ELECTRONICS (phones, ipods, etc) will be the responsibility of the cadet!

All meals will be provided. Sleeping bags will be provided. If you have any questions or need to get a hold of your cadet during the weekend, contact Capt D. Phinney.

Permission Slip 

Here are the updates for the week:
Friday: Drill Team 1800 – 1900, See information regarding Band Weekend below.

Sunday: Biathlon, Marksmanship, and Flight Simulation – 1800 to 2100 at the armoury (Note that RC Flying and Model Building will be starting soon)

Monday: Ground school from 1830 to 2030 at Simonds High School

Wednesday: No Cadets, I say again, No Cadets. See you on November 7th.

Annual Validation and Detailed Medical Forms – All returning cadets must bring back these forms ASAP.

Upcoming events:

– 26-28 Oct 18 – Gagetown Band Seminar. Cadets will be meeting at the armoury on Friday evening at 1830 hrs. The bus will be departing at 1900 hrs. Dress for the event will be uniform (t-shirt and tunic with parka). Cadets need to bring the following:

• Pyjamas
• Toiletries/personal hygeine items
• Towel/facecloth
• Shower sandals
• Instrument
• Music folder/pencil
• Water bottle
• Civilian clothing for Saturday evening/Sunday (including shoes)
• Cadet parka

Cadets will be staying the the barracks at Argonaut CTC. All meals will be provided. Cadets will be returning home on Sunday around 1600 hrs.

– 31 Oct 18 – No training – Happy Halloween

– Poppy Campaign (various dates) – please sign up for a shift

– 03 Nov 18 – Level 5 Workshops, this is for Level 5 cadets that have not participated before. This will take place at the Armouries, dress for cadets is uniform with tunic, no tie.
– 10 Nov 18 – Level training weekend, this is for Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 cadets. More information will be going out soon
– 11 Nov 18 – Remembrance Day, we will be attending the service in Grand Bay-Westfield.

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.

Here is the most up to date schedule let us know if you are on it and cant make it.

Here are the updates for the week:
Friday: Drill Team 1800 – 1900, followed by Band from 1900 to 2130 at the armoury

Sunday: Biathlon, Marksmanship, and Flight Simulation – 1800 to 2100 at the armoury (Note that RC Flying and Model Building will be starting soon)

Monday: Ground school from 1830 to 2030 at Simonds High School

Wednesday: Halloween Party with 527 RCACS. Meet at Simonds High School from 1830 – 2100 hrs. Go in to pool entrance (next to the football field). Dress is costume (no full face masks).

Annual Validation and Detailed Medical Forms – All returning cadets must bring back these forms ASAP.

Upcoming events:

– 26-28 Oct 18 – Gagetown Band Seminar. Cadets will be meeting at the armoury on Friday evening at 1830 hrs. The bus will be departing at 1900 hrs. Dress for the event will be uniform (t-shirt and tunic with parka). Cadets need to bring the following:

• Pyjamas
• Toiletries/personal hygeine items
• Towel/facecloth
• Shower sandals
• Instrument
• Music folder/pencil
• Water bottle
• Civilian clothing for Saturday evening/Sunday (including shoes)
• Cadet parka

Cadets will be staying the the barracks at Argonaut CTC. All meals will be provided. Cadets will be returning home on Sunday around 1600 hrs.

– 31 Oct 18 – No training – Happy Halloween

– Poppy Campaign (various dates) – please sign up for a shift

– 10 Nov 18 – Level training weekend, this is for Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 cadets. More information will be going out soon
– 11 Nov 18 – Remembrance Day, we will be attending the service in Grand Bay-Westfield.

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.

Here are the updates for the week:
Friday: Drill Team 1800 – 1900, followed by Band from 1900 to 2130

Sunday: Biathlon 1900 to 2100, Cadets that are going gliding can just stay at the Armouries to attend Biathlon

Monday: Ground school from 1830 to 2030 at Simonds High School

Wednesday: CO’s parade, dress is shirt, tie, tunic and ribbons. Cadets with out uniforms should dress appropriately (no torn jeans, shorts, flip flops, etc)

Gliding: Sunday October 14th
Be at the Armouries no later than 0645, the bus will depart at 0700
Bring a lunch that does not need to be heated. Supper will be provided. Bring snacks, juice, water.
Dress to be outside. Summerside is showing a high of ~10’C on Sunday, but it will feel much colder with the wind. There is little to no wind protection at the airfield.
Bring games, books, etc to amuse yourself and your fellow cadets. We will bring some sports equipment, but space if limited as we are on an active airfield.
The bus will be returning to the Armouries at 1900, if that time changes, updates will be posted on Facebook and Cadets will get a chance to call their parents.
NOTE: If you do not have all your paperwork completed, you must have it with you before you can board the bus. If you are unsure if your paperwork is all up to date, please contact the squadron on Facebook
There are also 4 extra seats available on the bus, if you wish to go, contact the squadron on Facebook and you will be added to the list.

Upcoming events:

– 26-28 Oct 18 – Gagetown Band Seminar. Anyone interested in attending should signup on the bulletin board.
– 03 Nov 18 – Level training weekend, this is for Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 cadets. More information will be going out soon
– 11 Nov 18 – Remembrance Day, we will be attending the service in Grand Bay-Westfield.

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.

Here are the updates for the week:
Friday- No Band or Drill Team

Sunday: No Biathlon

Monday: No Ground school

Wednesday: Regular Training, dress is still uniform with t-shirt.
Capt. Meunier is also inviting parents to attend on Wednesday as an open house.

Upcoming events:

– 14 Oct 18 – Gliding (mandatory training for all cadets)
– 26-28 Oct 18 – Gagetown Band Seminar. Anyone interested in attending should signup on the bulletin board.
– 03 Nov 18 – Level training weekend, this is for Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 cadets. More information will be going out soon

Don’t forget that your annual validation forms most be returned to Lt. Hutchinson before you can go Gliding.

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.