Here is the weekly update
Friday: Band from 1830-2100. Any new members interested in joining the Band are welcome to attend.
Saturday: Biathlon Zone Competition. All team members participating should be at Elmhurst Outdoors by 0800. Dress to be outside, bring water and a lunch. Competition should end around 1300.
Band. Meet at the Armouries between 1230 and 1530 for final practice and decorating of your instruments.
Santa claus Parade. Meet at the back of the Shopper Drug Mart parking lot on Crown St. before 1700. We are entrant 41 and will be lining up in lane 4. All cadets must dress warmly, expected temperatures will be between -3 and -6. Cadets not in the band will be either carrying the banner, in a flag party or marching behind the band. Parents, cadets can be picked up by the recycling bins by Subway at Lansdowne Plaza after the parade.
Sunday: 403 Squadron tour. Bus will depart the Armouries at 0800, so be there by 0745. Lunch will be provided at the base mess. We should be back at the Armouries by 1400.
Marksmanship and Flight Sim from 1800-2100.
Monday: Flying Scholarship. For glider and power candidates at Simonds High School between 1830 and 2030.
Wednesday: Co’s Parade. Dress is shirt, tie and tunic. We are now in winter dress, you should have a jacket with you.
Annual validation forms went home recently, be sure to have them updated and returned as soon as possible. Any new cadets should try to have their paperwork, including birth certificate, provincial health card, or other required ID brought in as soon as possible to avoid missing any training or trips. There are 7 outstanding annual validation forms, these need to be in by November 30th in order to continue training.
Upcoming Events:
– 7 Dec 19: Family Photo Fundraiser, more information to come.
– 18 Dec 19: Squadron Holiday Mess Dinner. This will take place at the Legion on the west side. Dress for cadets is uniform, with a white shirt and black bow tie.
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.
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