All AIR CADET LEAGUE TICKETS MUST be returned this week! Please return any offers of participation for the CTC.

Here is this week’s update:

Friday 30 Mar 18: No band or drill team.

Sunday 1 Apr 18: No training due to the holiday.

Wednesday 4 Apr 18
Effective Speaking Competition – Meet at Simonds High School at 6:30 PM. Dress is t-shirt and tunic. Competitiors should wear shirt, tie, and tunic. All CTC offers of participation “camp forms” must be signed and returned. All League Tickets must be return (sold or unsold).

Upcoming Events:
– Sat 14 Apr 18 – Band Training Day at Samuel de Champlain
– Fri 13 Apr 18 – Sun 15 Apr 18 – Provincial Marksmanship Competition
– Sat 21 Apr 18 – Provincial Band and Drill Competition (Gagetown)

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

Duke of Edinburgh Award: We have found some sponsorship for participants of this program. Any cadets who are not yet participating in the program and are 14 years or older and are interested in participating in the program should see Capt Meunier. More information about the program can be found at: https://www.dukeofed.org

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 those who were promoted last night and thanks to everyone who attended our Steak & Stein Fund Raiser this past weekend!

All AIR CADET LEAGUE TICKETS MUST be returned this week! Our sponsor has graciously offered to sell some tickets for us so if you have any unsold tickets at home, please bring them in on Friday evening (armoury).

Here is this week’s update:

Friday 23 Mar 18:
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the armoury
Band: 7:00 – 9:30 PM at the armoury (Bring any red, yellow, or white bottle caps you may have)
Bring in any unsold League Tickets!

Saturday 24 Mar 18:
Steak and Stein Fund Raiser – Dinner and auction at the Saint John Marina. Dinner starts at 7:00 PM but aution items will be available for viewing starting at 6:30 PM. If you forgot to purchase your tickets/indicate you were coming, please let us know. This is an adult only event.

Sunday 25 Mar 18
Recreational Marksmanship, Biathlon, Model Building, RC Flying, Flight Simulation, and Band (Prop building): 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the armoury. All cadets are welcome to participate in marksmanship again.

Wednesday 28 Mar 18
CO’s Parade – Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic.
All CTC offers of participation “camp forms” must be signed and returned. All League Tickets must be returned (sold or unsold).

Upcoming Events:
– Thus 29 Mar 18 – Band Practice (1:30 – 4:30 PM at the armoury)
– Wed 4 Apr 18 – Effective Speaking Competition (6:30 – 9:10 PM at Simonds High)
– Sat 14 Apr 18 – Band Training Day at Samuel de Champlain
– Sat 21 Apr 18 – Provincial Band and Drill Competition (Gagetown)

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

Duke of Edinburgh Award: We have found some sponsorship for participant of this program. Any cadets who are not yet participating in the program and are 14 years or older and are interested in participating in the program should see Capt Meunier. More information about the program can be found at: https://www.dukeofed.org

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 our marksmanship team who placed first at the zone competition this past weekend and to FSgt MacIntyre, FCpl Hamilton-MacRae, and FCpl Eldridge who will be moving on to next stage of the effective speaking completion on April 4th.

Training will be canceled for this evening due to the current weather conditions.

Here is this week’s update:

Friday 16 Mar 18:
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the armoury
Band: 7:00 – 9:30 PM at the armoury

Sunday 18 Mar 18
Zone Marksmanship Competition: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM at HMCS Brunswicker. Lunch will be provided but feel free to bring water/snacks. Good luck to the team: FSgt Luttrell, Sgt Hamilton, FCpl Hamilton, FCpl Abujjayyab, and Cpl Cross as well as their coaches WO2 Colwell and Capt Hutchinson!

Swimming: 1:15 PM – 4:30 PM at the Saint John Aquatic Centre. All cadets are welcome to attend. Ensure you are there at 1:15 so that the squadron can pay for your admission.

Model Building, RC Flying, Flight Simulation, and Band (Prop building): 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the armoury. Note that there will be no marksmanship or biathlon this evening.

Wednesday 21 Mar 18
Regular Training – Dress is t-shirt and tunic.
Preliminary effective speaking competition – Participating cadets must bring their prepared speeches.
Sponsoring Committee Meeting – 6:30 PM in the portable classroom – New members are welcome

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

Fund Raising:
Cadets are now selling Air Cadet League Tickets. Each cadet was given one book of 10 tickets. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. If cadets would like another book, see a member of the sponsoring committee at the beginning or end of the night.

Steak & Stein Fund Raising Dinner – The sponsoring committee is holding a dinner in support of squadron on Saturday 24 Mar 18 at the Saint John Marina. Tickets are $25. The event will also include a silent auction and toonie toss. This is a 19+ event. Tickets are now available online at https://161aircadets.ca/fund-raising/. The squadron is also looking for donations for the auction. If you have any business contacts you would be able to give a donation request letter to, we have some available in the office. An order form is attached. Steak & Stein Order Form

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 is this week’s update:

Friday 9 Mar 18:
No Band or Drill Team

Saturday 10 Mar 18:
Effective Speaking Practice/Preparation Session: 1:30 – 4:30 PM at the armoury (trailers). Dress is civilian clothing. Bring your speeches.

Sunday 11 Mar 18
Marksmanship Team Only: 6:00 – 9:00 PM: Note that from now until the marksmanship competition (18 Mar 18), only those cadets identified by Capt Hutchinson as on the marksmanship team will be eligible to participate in marksmanship this Sunday. Other activities will return after March Break.

Wednesday 14 Mar 18
Regular Training – Dress is t-shirt and tunic.
Preliminary effective speaking competition – Participating cadets must bring their prepared speeches.
Sponsoring Committee Meeting – 6:30 PM in the portable classroom – New members are welcome

Upcoming Events:
– Swimming – Sunday 18 Mar 18 1:30 – 4:30 PM (Cadets should arrive no later than 1:15)
– Marksmanship Competition – Sunday 18 Mar 18
– Zone Effective Speaking Competition – Wednesday 21 Mar 18 at Simonds High

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

Fund Raising:
Cadets are now selling Air Cadet League Tickets. Each cadet was given one book of 10 tickets. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. If cadets would like another book, see a member of the sponsoring committee at the beginning or end of the night.

Steak & Stein Fund Raising Dinner – The sponsoring committee is holding a dinner in support of squadron on Saturday 24 Mar 18 at the Saint John Marina. Tickets are $25. The event will also include a silent auction and toonie toss. This is a 19+ event. Tickets are now available online at https://161aircadets.ca/fund-raising/. The squadron is also looking for donations for the auction. If you have any business contacts you would be able to give a donation request letter to, we have some available in the office. An order form is attached: Steak & Stein Order Form

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 is this week’s update:

Friday 2 Mar 18:
Band: 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Bring any empty cereal or Kraft dinner boxes you may have.

Sunday 4 Mar 18
Marksmanship Team Only: 6:00 – 9:00 PM: Note that from now until the marksmanship competition (18 Mar 18), only those cadets identified by Capt Hutchinson as potential candidates for the marksmanship team will be eligible to participate in marksmanship on Sundays. Other activities will return after March Break.

Monday 5 Mar 18
Band Practice Day: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the armoury

Wednesday 7 Mar 18
No Training – March Break!

Upcoming Events:
– Effective Speaking Practice Session – Saturday 10 Mar 17 1:30-4:30 PM
– Unit Preliminary Effective Speaking Competition – Wednesday 14 Mar 18
– Marksmanship Competition – Sunday 18 Mar 18
– Zone Effective Speaking Competition – Wednesday 21 Mar 18

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

Fund Raising:
Cadets are now selling Air Cadet League Tickets. Each cadet was given one book of 10 tickets. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. If cadets would like another book, see a member of the sponsoring committee at the beginning or end of the night.

Steak & Stein Fund Raising Dinner – The sponsoring committee is holding a dinner in support of squadron on Saturday 24 Mar 18 at the Saint John Marina. Tickets are $25. The event will also include a silent auction and toonie toss. Tickets are now available online at https://161aircadets.ca/fund-raising/. The squadron is also looking for donations for the auction. If you have any business contacts you would be able to give a donation request letter to, we have some available in the office.

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.

Enjoy your March Break!

Here is this week’s update:

Friday 23 Feb 18:
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PMs
Band: 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Sunday 25 Feb 18
Power Familiarization Flights: A schedule is attached. Cadets are to show up 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time. Dress is civilian clothing. Meet at the Saint John Air Port Atlantic Flight Centre hanger. Enter the airport driveway. Turn left at the stop sign. The hanger is down the road a few hundred meters to the third building on the right. Flights are only about half an hour so parents/drives are encouraged to wait for the cadets. There is a waiting room inside the hanger. Please let Capt Phinney know if you cannot make your time.

Marksmanship Team, Biathlon, RC Flying, Flight Simulation, and Model Building: 6:00 – 9:00 PM: Note that from now until the marksmanship competition (18 Mar 18), only those cadets identified by Capt Hutchinson as potential candidates for the marksmanship team will be eligible to participate in marksmanship on Sundays.

Wednesday 28 Feb 18
CO’s Parade– 6:20 – 9:10 PM: Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic for all cadets.

Upcoming Events:
– Band Practice Day – Monday 5 Mar 18
– Unit Preliminary Effective Speaking Competition – Wednesday 14 Mar 18
– Marksmanship Competition – Sunday 18 Mar 18
– Zone Effective Speaking Competition – Wednesday 21 Mar 18

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

Fund Raising:
Cadets are now selling Air Cadet League Tickets. Each cadet was given one book of 10 tickets. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. If cadets would like another book, see a member of the sponsoring committee at the beginning or end of the night.

Steak & Stein Fund Raising Dinner – The sponsoring committee is holding a dinner in support of squadron on Saturday 24 Mar 18 at the Saint John Marina. Tickets are $25. The event will also include a silent auction and toonie toss. Tickets are now available online at https://161aircadets.ca/fund-raising/. The squadron is also looking for donations for the auction. If you have any business contacts you would be able to give a donation request letter to, we have some available in the office.

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’s looking like Saturday’s weather will not be favourable for flying so we have decided to move flying to Sunday. I apologize for changing the schedule again however we figured it was best to make the call now rather than on Saturday. This will give us this evening to try to arrange the schedule as necessary.

Please check the current time on the schedule (attached) and let us know tonight if you would like to trade times with someone as flying is now

As always, please check the website or facebook page on Sunday morning to make sure the event is still a go.

Below is some important information about Summer Training (“camp”) Applications and our rescheduled Power Familiarization Flights.

Summer Training: All cadets interested in attending summer training must sign up on the bulletin board by end of night this Wednesday 21 Feb 18. Parent signatures are not required to sign up. If cadets are selected paperwork will be sent home at that time.

The process for summer training selections is outlined in detail on our website: https://161aircadets.ca/summer-training/

This year our squadron has been assigned the following serials. Note that travel is one day before and after the course:

Available to level 1+ cadets:
– General Training 23 Jul – 2 Aug 18

Available to level 2+ cadets:
– Basic Drill and Ceremonial 9-26 Jul 18 (TBC)
– Basic Aviation 30 Jul – 16 Aug 18
– Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace 30 Jul – 16 Aug 18
– Basic Survival 9-26 Jul 18
– Basic Fitness and Sports 30 Jul – 16 Aug 18

Available to level 3+ cadets:
– Advanced Aviation 30 Jul – 16 Aug 18
– Fitness & Sports Instructor 9 Jul – 16 Aug 18
– Drill & Ceremonial Instructor 9 Jul – 16 Aug 18
– Survival Instructor 9 Jul – 16 Aug 18
– Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor 9 Jul – 16 Aug 18

After the initial selections are announced, there are chances that cadets could be picked up for courses up until a couple days after the course start date.

Power familiarization flights: We have been rescheduled for next Saturday, 24 Feb 18. We will keep the same schedule. If you need to change your time, let Capt Phinney know. The flying schedule is attached. Note that there is still one available space.

Unfortunately we have to postpone the flying for this weekend. There is currently a shortage of aircraft fuel across Canada. The Moncton Flight College, where we get the airplane, has grounded its entire fleet.

We will let everyone know as soon as we have a new date and you can let us know if you need to change your time.

This weekend is power flying! See schedule below for more information.

Congratulations to our final 50/50 ticket winner – Len Throburne!

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 16 Feb 18:
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PMs
Band: 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Saturday 17 Feb 18
Senior Course Interviews (Power and Glider Candidates): Meet at the armoury at 8:15 AM. Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic with ribbons. Wear your parka. We should return around lunch time. Those cadets staying for the effective speaking training will have lunch provided.

Effective Speaking Workshop: 1:30 PM– 4:30 PM – Armoury (Trailer classroom). Dress is civilian clothing. All cadets are welcome to attend. If you have started your speech please bring this with you.

Sunday 18 Feb 18
Power Familiarization Flights: A schedule is attached. Cadets are to show up 15 minutes prior to their scheduled flying time. Dress is civilian clothing. Meet at the Saint John Air Port Atlantic Flight Centre hanger. Enter the airport driveway. Turn left at the stop sign. The hanger is down the road a few hundred meters to the third building on the right. Please let Capt Phinney know if you cannot make your time. There is still one space available. We will make a post on the website and facebook page if we have to postpone due to weather.

Marksmanship, Biathlon, RC Flying, Flight Simulation, and Model Building: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday 21 Feb 18
Sports Night– 6:20 – 9:10 PM: Dress is sports gear.

Duke of Edinburgh Program Participants – All logbooks must be brought in to Capt Meunier by this Sunday evening 18 Feb 18! You can drop them off at our Friday night training, on Saturday afternoon, at the airport on Sunday, or Sunday evening at the armoury.

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

Fund Raising:
Cadets are now selling Air Cadet League Tickets. Each cadet was given one book of 10 tickets. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. If cadets would like another book, see a member of the sponsoring committee at the beginning or end of the night.
Steak & Stein Fund Raising Dinner – The sponsoring committee is holding a dinner in support of squadron on Saturday 24 Mar 18 at the Saint John Marina. Tickets are $25. The event will also include a silent auction and toonie toss. Tickets will be available soon.

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.