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403 Helicopter Squadron Tour

04 Nov 24
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When: 8-Nov-2024

Dress: FTU’s (Green Uniform) – appropriate civillian clothes if you do not have FTU’s

Drop off: 0830hrs Barrack Green Armouries

Pick Up: 1600hrs Barrack Green Armouries

Lunch is provided. Cadets should bring snacks & drinks.

Cadets can bring some money with them as there may be an opportunity to visit a gift shop or Canex.

Only Cadets who have signed up can attend – please see list below – Sign up is Closed

Poppy Schedule Updated!

31 Oct 24
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We have 3 shifts left to fill for this weekend! Please have a look at the schedule below.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! As you know 161 Air Cadets is a FREE teen program. To help with training costs we need the parents & cadets to volunteer with fundraising. We have a number of Poppy shifts available. The schedule is posted below –yellow spaces are available shifts. Please contact Aimee Perry to sign your cadet up. Aimee Perry 506-645-1863 or sjp1981@hotmail.com.

During the poppy shift cadets will ask the public if they would like to buy a poppy or one of the poppy campaign pins/stickers/wrist band. Cadets will be in uniform or if they do not have a uniform dressed business casual. Each shift will require at least 1 parent to stay & supervise. The Poppy Tray will be passed onto the next cadet shift or will be picked up by a sponsoring committee member.

Fundraisers like the Poppy Campaign helps us do more with your cadets with no cost to you.

Please click the link to view the poppy schedule.

This Week at 161! 31Oct -6 Nov 2024

31 Oct 24
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Friday 1-Nov-2024 1845-2100hrs Band

NO MARKSMANSHIP THIS WEEK

Sunday 3-Nov-2024 1800-2100hrs Biathlon Competitors & Model Building ONLY

Wednesday – 6-Nov-2024 1815-2115hrs Regular Training – Dress FTUs

UP COMING EVENTS:

Poppy Campaign – Schedule & Sign Up to be announced – FUNDRAISING – we have 6 shifts left to fill this weekend! Check the poppy schedule post to sign up

403 Helicopter Squadron Tour – 8-Nov-2024 (Sign up is closed)

Remembrance Day Parade – Grand Bay-Westfield – 11-Nov-2024

SJ Santa Claus Parade – 16-Nov-2024

Grand Bay-Westfield Christmas Parade – 30-Nov-2024

Music Seminar – 8-Dec-2024

Holiday Party – 18-Dec-2024

HALLOWEEN PARTY – SIMONDS HIGH SCHOOL

29 Oct 24
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WHEN: WEDNESDAY 30-OCT-2024 1820HRS – 2115HRS

WHERE: SIMONDS HIGH SCHOOL – ENTER THROUGH POOL DOORS

CADETS WILL BE IN THE SCHOOL GYM – OUTDOOR SHOES NOT ALLOWED – PLEASE BRING INDOOR SNEAKERS OR YOU WILL HAVE TO RUN AROUND IN SOCKS

COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED

LOTS OF HALLOWEEN GAMES, FOOD & FUN!

OPEN TO ALL CADETS OF 161!

**UPDATE** Poppy Campaign

25 Oct 24
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We have a few spots left to fill for this weekeng! Please see the schedule below!

WE NEED YOUR HELP! As you know 161 Air Cadets is a FREE teen program. To help with training costs we need the parents & cadets to volunteer with fundraising. We have a number of Poppy shifts available. The schedule is posted below – white spaces are available shifts. Please contact Aimee Perry to sign your cadet up. Aimee Perry 506-645-1863 or sjp1981@hotmail.com.

During the poppy shift cadets will ask the public if they would like to buy a poppy or one of the poppy campaign pins/stickers/wrist band. Cadets will be in uniform or if they do not have a uniform dressed business casual. Each shift will require at least 1 parent to stay & supervise. The Poppy Tray will be passed onto the next cadet shift or will be picked up by a sponsoring committee member.

Fundraisers like the Poppy Campaign helps us do more with your cadets with no cost to you.

Please click the link to view the poppy schedule.

This Week at 161! 24-30 Oct 2024

24 Oct 24
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Friday 25-OCT-2024 – NO BAND

Saturday 26-Oct-2024

-Band Practice 1200-1700hrs

-Poppy Campaign – check the schedule below for your time & location -sign up for poppy campaign – a 3 shifts available for Saturday! Please help us fill those shifts!

Sunday 27-Oct-2024 – 1800-2100hrs

-Marksmanship & Biathlon – bring warm clothes Biathlon Cadets will be running outside

-Model Building

Wednesday 30-Oct-2024 – Halloween Party – Simonday High School – 1815-2115hrs -Use pool doors to enter -Cadet Appropriate Costumes are encouraged

WE NEED YOUR HELP! As you know 161 Air Cadets is a FREE teen program. To help with training costs we need the parents & cadets to volunteer with fundraising. We have a number of Poppy shifts available. The schedule is posted below – white spaces are available shifts. Please contact Aimee Perry to sign your cadet up. Aimee Perry 506-645-1863 or sjp1981@hotmail.com.

During the poppy shift cadets will ask the public if they would like to buy a poppy or one of the poppy campaign pins/stickers/wrist band. Cadets will be in uniform or if they do not have a uniform dressed business casual. Each shift will require at least 1 parent to stay & supervise. The Poppy Tray will be passed onto the next cadet shift or will be picked up by a sponsoring committee member.

Fundraisers like the Poppy Campaign helps us do more with your cadets with no cost to you.

The poppy schedule is below.

**URGENT** Help keep Cadets Free! Poppy Campaign

23 Oct 24
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We need shifts filled for this weekend at Sobeys East Point! Each shift is 2 hours. I have 12-2(1 cadet), 2-4 (1 cadet)& 4-6 (2 cadets)

Please email Julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca to sign up.

During the poppy shift cadets will ask the public if they would like to buy a poppy or one of the poppy campaign pins/stickers/wrist band. Cadets will be in uniform or if they do not have a uniform dressed business casual. Each shift will require at least 1 parent to stay & supervise. The Poppy Tray will be passed onto the next cadet shift or will be picked up by a sponsoring committee member.

Fundraisers like the Poppy Campaign helps us do more with your cadets with no cost to you.

Barrack Green Armouries Gate

22 Oct 24
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Just be advised that due to a change in policy at the Barrack Green Armouries, you may find that the gate is locked when you arrive. Please wait with your Child(ren) until someone arrives to open the gate.

**FUNDRAISING** POPPY CAMPAIGN

21 Oct 24
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WE NEED YOUR HELP! As you know 161 Air Cadets is a FREE teen program. To help with training costs we need the parents & cadets to volunteer with fundraising. We have a number of Poppy shifts available. The schedule is posted below – white spaces are available shifts. Please contact Aimee Perry to sign your cadet up. Aimee Perry 506-645-1863 or sjp1981@hotmail.com

During the poppy shift cadets will ask the public if they would like to buy a poppy or one of the poppy campaign pins/stickers/wrist band. Cadets will be in uniform or if they do not have a uniform dressed business casual. Each shift will require at least 1 parent to stay & supervise. The Poppy Tray will be passed onto the next cadet shift or will be picked up by a sponsoring committee member.

Fundraisers like the Poppy Campaign helps us do more with your cadets with no cost to you.

BAND PRACTICE – UPDATE

21 Oct 24
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Friday 25-Oct-2024 – Band Practice cancelled

SATURDAY 26-OCT-2024 BAND PRACTICE FROM 1200-1700hrs

NO MEALS PROVIDED – BRING A WATER BOTTLE & SNACKS IF YOU LIKE

Please let Capt Hutchinson know if you are /aren’t available julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca – Christmas & Remembrance Day Parades are creeping up on us and we need as many band members as possible to attend.