I hope everyone had an excellent summer. We are now gearing up for another great training year. We are starting with some recruiting activities this week.

Saint John Exhibition:

This year we will again have a recruiting booth set up at the Saint John Exhibition. The booth will have some recruiting materials as well as two flight simulators (an interactive activity for the public). This will count for your community service hours! Our senior cadets have been calling to find people to fill the available times. We would like to have two cadets in every time spot so there are still 13 spaces available. If you or you know any other cadets who are able to sign up to fill the vacant spots listed below let Capt Phinney know or message the facebook page and we will add you to the list.
Dress for the event will be uniform (summer dress with dress shirt but cadets can wear tunics if it is cold).

First fund raiser of the year:

Saturday 2 Aug 17 – Kingston Farmer’s Market Breakfast

The cadets will be serving dinner at the breakfast as a fund raiser and we will need six cadets to assist. Cadets will meet at the farmer’s market and dress is uniform (summer dress but cadets can wear tunics if it is cold).If you are interested, let Capt Phinney or FSgt Colwell know to sign up. This counts towards your fund raising credits.

Our first training night back will be Wednesday, 6 September 2017. Dress will be summer dress (t-shirt for levels 1 to 3 and dress shirt for cadets in levels 4 and above). All cadets in levels four and five will be completing interviews for parade positions – more information will be handed out in the coming days. New cadets are welcome.

For more information check out our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Final preparations are underway for the start to the 2017-2018 training year. We will have our first training night on Wednesday, September 6th.

We are starting with some recruiting activities:

• Saint John Exhibition – 29 Aug 17 – 2 Sep 17
• Kingston Farmer’s Market Breakfast (Fund raising/community service) – 2 Sep 17
• Saint John Fall Registration Expo – 7 Sep 17 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Grand Bay Community Expo – 14 Sep 17 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Any cadets interested in helping can contact FSgt Reed or FSgt Colwell.

Other upcoming events for September include:

• Senior Cadet Training Weekend 8-10 Sep 17
• Freedom of the City Parade 16 Sep 17
• Battle of Britain Parade 17 Sep 17
• Gliding 23 Sep 17
• Field Training Exercise 29 Sep – 1 Oct 17

We look forward to seeing everyone in the next couple of weeks!

Here are the updates for the week:

Rib Fest Fund Raiser:

• We still have a couple spaces on Saturday evening that we need filled. Any cadets who are able to help with this, please contact Capt Phinney or message our Facebook page.

• Dress for the event will be civilian clothing with squadron t-shirt

Thursday 15 Jun 17: 6:30 – 10:30 PM

Friday 16 Jun 17: 6:30 – 10:30 PM

 Saturday 17 Jun 17: 2:30 – 6:30 PM

Saturday 17 Jun 17: 6:30 – 10:30 PM

Sunday:

Helicopter Familiarization Flying – Meet at the armoury at 7:30 AM. Transportation by bus will be provided. We will be touring 403 helicopter squadron at CFB Gagetown. Dress for the event will be civilian clothing with squadron t-shirt. Lunch will be provided. Bring a bottle of water and a jacket. The bus will be returning to the armoury for 5:30 PM. All cadets are strongly encouraged to attend. This is the first time that the squadron has had the opportunity to fly in helicopters in over 20 years and will likely be a one-time opportunity for the cadets.

Monday:

Duke of Edinburgh Meeting – 7:00 PM at the armoury (upstairs classroom with Capt Dickison). Dress is civilian. Bring your log book if you have received it.

This week was the last training night until September. We are currently working on a tentative training calendar for our next training year. This will be sent out in the coming weeks. Information about travel times etc. for those attending summer training will be passed on once it becomes available.

Thanks again to everyone for helping to make this past training year a success! Enjoy the summer!

For more information check out our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday/Saturday/Sunday: NO TRAINING

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Sports Night – dress is sports gear for all cadets

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 15-17 Jun 17 – Rib Fest Fund Raiser/Community Service
– 18 Jun 17 – Helicopter Familiarization Flights

Rib Fest Fund Raiser:
– We still have a few spaces that we need filled. There is one space on Thursday evening and four spaces on Saturday evening. Any cadets who are able to help with this, please contact Capt Phinney or message our Facebook page.
– Thursday 15 Jun 17: 6:30 – 10:30 PM
Supervisor Capt D. Phinney
1. AC McGraw
2. FCpl McGraw
3. LAC Springthorpe
4. LAC Lawless
5. Sgt Wallace
6.

– Friday 16 Jun 17: 6:30 – 10:30 PM
Supervisor 2Lt Kinney & Lt MacDonald
1. Sgt Luttrell
2. FSgt Colwell
3. LAC Doiron
4. FSgt Reed
5. FCpl Abujayyab
6. AC Stears

– Saturday 17 Jun 17: 2:30 – 6:30 PM
Supervisor Capt MacDonald
1. Cpl Conley
2. AC Cunningham
3. Cpl Cunningham
4. Cpl Finnigan
5. AC Kaba
6. FCpl Abujayyab

– Saturday 17 Jun 17: 6:30 – 10:30 PM
Supervisor Capt Hutchinson
1. FCpl Abujayyab
2. Sgt Gilbert
3.
4.
5.
6.
Current Level 3s and Above: Parade Position Applications are now past DUE. Bring them in on Wednesday if you have not handed it in yet.
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 are the updates for the week:

Friday: NO OPTIONAL TRAINING

Saturday:
ACR Set-up/Training Day: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Lord Beaverbrook Arena. Dress is civilian clothing. Bring anything you may need for displays, a water bottle, and a lunch. Band must bring their instruments. We will be loading equipment into vehicles at the armoury at 8:00 AM. We could use a few cadets to assist.

Sunday:
ACR Practice/Prep: 9:00 AM – Bring a water bottle, lunch, and your full uniform on a hanger and covered (boots, wool socks, pants, belt, dress shirt, tunic, tie, wedge, nametag, 75th pin). Parents are asked to bring sandwiches, sweets, fruit/cheese/veggie trays for the reception. These can be dropped off in the morning or just prior to the parade.
1:30 PM – Annual Ceremonial Review: Guest and parents should begin to arrive. The arrival of the Reviewing Officer is at 2:00 PM but the parade will fall in prior to this. All are welcome.
All cadets are expected to help clean-up after the parade.

Wednesday:
6:30 PM – Information Session for all cadets and parents of those cadets attending summer training. We will be meeting in the trailer classroom closest to the road. Dress is civilian clothing.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 15-17 Jun 17 – Rib Fest Fund Raiser/Community Service
– 18 Jun 17 – Helicopter Familiarization Flights

Badge Placement: Note that some cadets were told to fix their badges. The information can be found on the website https://161aircadets.ca/files/ as “updated badge placement”.
Please ensure all cadets have appropriate hair cuts for ACR.

Current Level 3s and Above:
Parade position applications were handed out last night and are available on the squadron website. These applications for next training year must be handed in prior to this year’s ACR (June 4).

Note: On Saturday, June 3rd there will be a 75th anniversary reception for all 161 squadron alumni (former cadets, staff, parents, sponsors, or anyone with any affiliation to the squadron). Tickets are $25 and are available from the squadron office or online. Visit our website at https://161aircadets.ca/75th-anniversary/ to purchase tickets, memorabilia, or find out more information about what is happening at 161. There are still a few tickets available.

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 website at 161aircadets.ca, our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/, and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: NO OPTIONAL TRAINING

Saturday:
Training Day: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the armoury. Dress is civilian clothing. Bring your boots, shoe polish, a water bottle and a lunch. We will be working on ACR displays to bring any equipment you may need. Band must bring their instruments.

Sunday: NO OPTIONAL TRAINING

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – ACR Practice – Dress is civilian clothing. Bring your boots, shoe polish, and a water bottle.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 3 Jun 17 – ACR Set-up/practice
– 4 Jun 17 – Annual Ceremonial Review Parade (Mandatory for all cadets – parents, guests, and the public are welcome to attend)
– 15-17 Jun 17 – Rib Fest Fund Raiser/Community Service
– 18 Jun 17 – Helicopter Familiarization Flights

Badge Placement: Note that some cadets were told to fix their badges. The document regarding badge placement can be found on the website https://161aircadets.ca/files/ as “updated badge placement”.

Current Level 3s and Above:
Parade position applications were handed out last night and are available on the squadron website. These applications for next training year must be handed in prior to this year’s ACR (June 4).

Note: On Saturday, June 3rd there will be a 75th anniversary reception for all 161 squadron alumni (former cadets, staff, parents, sponsors, or anyone with any affiliation to the squadron). Tickets are $25 and are available from the squadron office or online. Visit our website at https://161aircadets.ca/75th-anniversary/ to purchase tickets, memorabilia, or find out more information about what is happening at 161. There are still a few tickets available.

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.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: NO OPTIONAL TRAINING

Saturday:
Halifax Citizenship Trip: All cadets who signed up for the trip will meet at the armoury at 6:30 AM. Cadets must bring a lunch for the first day that they can eat on the bus. The bus will be departing by 7:00 AM. Cadets were given a kit list with information last night. The kit list is attached: Kit List-Halifax. The bus will be returning on Monday around 5:30 PM. Capt Evan MacDonald is the officer in charge of the trip. He should be contacted with any questions. His phone number can be found on the notices that were sent home.

Sunday: NO OPTIONAL TRAINING

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – CO’s Parade – Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic. This will be our last CO’s parade of the year.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 27 May 17 – ACR Preparation Training Day
– 3 Jun 17 – ACR Set-up/practice
– 4 Jun 17 – Annual Ceremonial Review Parade (Mandatory for all cadets – parents, guests, and the public are welcome to attend)
– 15-17 Jun 17 – Rib Fest Fund Raiser/Community Service
– 18 Jun 17 – Helicopter Familiarization Flights

Policy Information from the Area Office:
Subject: Eyeglasses, Lenses, Contact Lenses, and Frames
1. The CAF will not replace or repair lost or broken glasses or contact lenses.
2. These items are the personal property of members of the Cadet/JCR. It is strongly recommended that the Cadets or the parent have insurance coverage for the repair/replacement of eyeglasses.
3. In addition, cadets requiring eyeglasses shall have in their possession two pairs of glasses and a copy of the prescription.
4. Cadets shall be reminded that they are responsible for the safety of their eyeglasses and must exercise due diligence in preventing loss or damage (wearing retaining straps, etc).

Subject: Cadet and Parent E-mail Addresses on File
The region will be sending out information to parents and cadets this year using information found in the cadets’ Fortress files (the information you are asked to update each fall and when the cadet joins). This year’s CTC (summer training) prep approach will include content available on our Regional and CTC Facebook Pages intended to help augment your local CTC preparation communications. In addition to this will be an email outreach campaign to cadets and their parents/guardian(s) to help keep them informed of CTC activities. In order for the email campaign to be successful, we’re asking for your support in ensuring the FORTRESS files for those attending CTC this summer include an email address for both cadet and at least one parent/guardian.

Current Level 3s and Above:
Parade position applications were handed out last night and are available on the squadron website. These applications for next training year must be handed in prior to this year’s ACR (June 4).

Lost and found: There were several items of clothing/personal kit recovered from our recent field training exercise. If anything belongs to you, please pick up your items in the squadron office ASAP. Items not claimed by the end of the training year will be discarded or donated.

Note: On Saturday, June 3rd there will be a 75th anniversary reception for all 161 squadron alumni (former cadets, staff, parents, sponsors, or anyone with any affiliation to the squadron). Tickets are $25 and are available from the squadron office or online. Visit our website at https://161aircadets.ca/75th-anniversary/ to purchase tickets, memorabilia, or find out more information about what is happening at 161. This week is the deadline for ticket purchases. Please pass on this information to anyone you think may be interested.

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 website at 161aircadets.ca, our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/, and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Drill Team Practice
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Band Practice

Saturday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Irving Nature Park Training Activity
On 13 May 17 all cadets are welcome to attend a fun training/activity day at the Irving Nature Park (main gate). This day will involve walking the trails, playing fun games, and even taking a visit to the maze. Pleases make sure cadets have the proper clothing and footwear for the outdoor weather (no shorts or sandals). The cadets are required to bring a water bottle and lunch that cannot be microwave or refrigerated. The cadets will arrive at 0900 hrs and be picked up at 1500 hrs. Level 3s will be completing their navigation assessments.

Sunday:
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Marksmanship, model building, RC flying, and flight simulation

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Regular Training – We are switching to summer dress (short sleeved t-shirt) but it still gets cold at night so please bring the inner layer of your parka or tunic

6:30 PM – Parent Committee Meeting – We are looking for parents to assist with our Annual Ceremonial Review and some events in the next training year. If you are available to help out, please come out.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 20-22 May 17 – Citizenship trip to Halifax
– 27 May 17 – ACR Preparation Training Day
– 4 Jun 17 – Annual Ceremonial Review Parade (Mandatory for all cadets – parents, guests, and the public are welcome to attend)
– 15-17 Jun 17 – Rib Fest Fund Raiser/Community Service
– 18 Jun 17 – Helicopter Familiarization Flights

Lost and found: There were several items of clothing/personal kit recovered from our recent field training exercise. If anything belongs to you, please pick up your items in the squadron office ASAP. Items not claimed by the end of the training year will be discarded or donated.

Note: On Saturday, June 3rd there will be a 75th anniversary reception for all 161 squadron alumni (former cadets, staff, parents, sponsors, or anyone with any affiliation to the squadron). Tickets are $25 and are available from the squadron office or online. Visit our website at https://161aircadets.ca/75th-anniversary/ to purchase tickets, memorabilia, or find out more information about what is happening at 161. Tickets should be purchased by May 17th. Please pass on this information to anyone you think may be interested.

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 are the updates for the week:

Friday:

3:00 PM – Advance Party Site Set-up – Four senior cadets will meet at the armoury and will be transported out to the site via truck.

6:30 PM – Field Training Exercise (Mandatory training for all cadets) at Elmhurst Outdoors group camp site. Elmhurst Outdoors is located at 65 Ganong Road, Erbs Cove E5N 8B2. The campsite is approximately 2 kms down the road. There will be a sign at the bottom of the driveway. Cadets will meet at the bottom of the driveway and will be hiking up the driveway to the site (please do not try to drive in).
A kit list is attached. It is looking like it will be a wet weekend so please ensure you bring appropriate rain gear and footwear. Ensure kit is packed in plastic bags to keep dry.
All meals will be provided for cadets. Cadets should be picked up on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM.

FTX Kit list and map

Sunday:
No evening training due to FTX

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Regular Training – We are switching to summer dress (short sleeved t-shirt) but it still gets cold at night so please bring the inner layer of your parka or tunic

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 13 May 17 – Irving Nature Park Outing
– 20-22 May 17 – Citizenship trip to Halifax
– 27 May 17 – ACR Preparation Training Day
– 4 Jun 17 – Annual Ceremonial Review Parade (Mandatory for all cadets – parents, guests, and the public are welcome to attend)
– 15-17 Jun 17 – Rib Fest Fund Raiser/Community Service
– 18 Jun 17 – Helicopter Familiarization Flights

Many cadets received offers of participation for summer training courses. Please sign these forms and return to the squadron as soon as possible.

Duke of Edinburgh – Interested cadets were given information and registration forms at an information session last night. The program is open to cadets at least 13 ½. The program complements cadet training well and involves community service, physical fitness, skills, and an adventurous journey. Capt Dickison who works with 1691 Army Cadets will be helping us through the program. Cadets interested in joining must return their form and a $30 registration fee on Sunday evening or next Wednesday. Cadets pay the registration for the book but are refunded if they successfully complete the program. More information about the program can be found at: http://www.dukeofed.org/nb/division-home- PLEASE RETURN PERMISSION SLIPS AND DEPOSIT ASAP

Note: On Saturday, June 3rd there will be a 75th anniversary reception for all 161 squadron alumni (former cadets, staff, parents, sponsors, or anyone with any affiliation to the squadron). Tickets are $25 and are available from the squadron office or online. Visit our website at https://161aircadets.ca/75th-anniversary/ to purchase tickets, memorabilia, or find out more information about what is happening at 161. Tickets should be purchased by May 15th. Please pass on this information to anyone you think may be interested.

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 website at 161aircadets.ca, our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/, and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Thanks to all the parents who came out to the meeting last night. It’s great to see support for our cadet activities.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday:
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Drill team
7:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice

Sunday:
1:00 PM – Squadron history restoration – Parents, cadets, sponsors, staff, and alumni are welcome to help with the project. This will take place at the armoury. If you have any squadron photographs or memorabilia from years past, please let us know. This week we will be gluing photos into scrapbooks and labelling.

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

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Regular Training – We are switching to summer dress (short sleeved t-shirt) but it still gets cold at night so please bring the inner layer of your parka or tunic

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– 5-7 May 17 – Survival Training Exercise (Mandatory training for all cadets)
– 13 May 17 – Irving Nature Park Outing
– 20-22 May 17 – Citizenship trip to Halifax
– 27 May 17 – ACR Preparation Training Day
– 4 Jun 17 – Annual Ceremonial Review Parade (Mandatory for all cadets – parents, guests, and the public are welcome to attend)
– 15-17 Jun 17 – Rib Fest Fund Raiser/Community Service
– 18 Jun 17 – Helicopter Familiarization Flights

Many cadets received offers of participation for summer training courses. Please sign these forms and return to the squadron as soon as possible.

Duke of Edinburgh – Interested cadets were given information and registration forms at an information session last night. The program is open to cadets at least 13 ½. The program complements cadet training well and involves community service, physical fitness, skills, and an adventurous journey. Capt Dickison who works with 1691 Army Cadets will be helping us through the program. Cadets interested in joining must return their form and a $30 registration fee on Sunday evening or next Wednesday. Cadets pay the registration for the book but are refunded if they successfully complete the program. More information about the program can be found at: http://www.dukeofed.org/nb/division-home– PLEASE RETURN PERMISSION SLIPS AND DEPOSIT ON SUNDAY

Note: On Saturday, June 3rd there will be a 75th anniversary reception for all 161 squadron alumni (former cadets, staff, parents, sponsors, or anyone with any affiliation to the squadron). Tickets are $25 and are available from the squadron office or online. Visit our website at https://161aircadets.ca/75th-anniversary/ to purchase tickets, memorabilia, or find out more information about what is happening at 161. Tickets should be purchased by May 15th. Please pass on this information to anyone you think may be interested.

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.