Here is the weekly update

Friday: FTX: Drop off at 1800 at Elmhurst Outdoors. Kit list and directions are posted at the bottom of this post. Cadets are encouraged to bring reusable cups/water bottles to help us cut down on waste, and remember, bring warm clothing and footwear!

Sunday: FTX pickup is at 1530.

Monday: Flying Scholarship at Simonds High School 1830 to 2030.

Wednesday: Regular training, dress is t-shirt.

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.

Upcoming Events:
– 01-03 Nov 19: Music Seminar in Miramichi for Band Members
– 02 Nov 19: Level 5 PO513 Workshops, Sign up to attend.
– 03 Nov 19: SAR training with 3034 RCACC/River Valley Ground SAR* Location TBD (SAR = Search and Rescue)
– 11 Nov 19: Remembrance Day @ River Valley Middle School
– 16 Nov 19: Saint John Santa Clause Parade. More details will be posted shortly
– 17 Nov 19: 403 Squadron tour, all cadets are welcome to attend.

Attachment below if you wish to download to your computer/mobile device

Kit List

Each cadet is required to bring:

• Hiking boots
• Sleeping Bag
• Sweater
• Toothbrush/ paste
• 4 – 6 pairs of socks (wool)
• Warm PJs
• Mittens/ gloves
• Warm pants (Three)
• Undergarments
• Deodorant
• Face cloth/Hand towel
• Soap/hand sanitizer
• Rain Coat
• Reusable plastic/metal cup
• Toque
• Female personal hygiene items
• Flashlight
• Warm Jacket

Cadets are not permitted to bring:

• Knives
• Electronics (mp3/cd players, gaming systems, cell phones etc)
• Weapons
• Lighters
• Illegal substances, alcohol, or cigarettes
• Make-up

Directions

(from Barrack Green Armouries):

Turn Right at the 1st cross street onto Broad St
Continue onto Lower Cove Loop
Continue onto Crown St
Merge onto NB-1 E
Take exit 158 for NB-100 toward Hampton
Turn Left on NB-100 W
Turn Right onto NB-121E
Take third Exit on roundabout NB-121E
Continue on NB-121 E. until route 845 just past Kredl’s Corner Store Turn left onto route 845
Continue on Route 845 until Peters Hill Rd
Turn Right on Peters Hill Rd
Continue on Peters Hill Rd until Ganong Rd
Turn Left on to Ganong Rd
Camp will be on the Right hand side of the road.
161 Parent Committee sign will be at end of driveway.
NO VEHICLES are to enter the camp site.
Cadets will hike in from the road.

(from MacDonald Consolidated School):

Head northeast on NB-845 E toward NB-850 W
Turn left onto Whiting Ln
Turn right onto Ganong Rd
Camp will be on the Left hand side of the road.
161 Parent Committee sign will be at end of driveway.
NO VEHICLES are to enter the camp site.
Cadets will hike in from the road.

PDF Download for computer/mobile: Kit List and Directions

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 weekly update

Friday: Band from 1830-2100. Any new members interested in joining the drill team are welcome to attend.

Sunday: No training.

Monday: No Flying Scholarship

Wednesday: Regular training, dress is t-shirt.

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.

Upcoming Events:
– 18-20 Oct 19: Fall FTX, Will be at Elmhurst Outdoors, map will go home on Wednesday.
– 01-03 Nov 19: Music Seminar in Miramichi for Band Members
– 02 Nov 19: Level 5 PO513 Workshops, Sign up to attend.
– 03 Nov 19: SAR training with 3034 RCACC/River Valley Ground SAR* Location TBD (SAR = Search and Rescue)
– 11 Nov 19: Remembrance Day @ River Valley Middle School
– 16 Nov 19: Saint John Santa Clause Parade. More details will be posted shortly
– 17 Nov 19: 403 Squadron tour, all cadets are welcome to attend.

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 weekly update

Friday: Drill Team from 1830-2100. Any new members interested in joining the drill team are welcome to attend.

Sunday: Biathlon and Marksmanship. Still looking for new members. Anyone doing biathlon should remember to bring a water bottle and wear running shoes.

Monday: Flying Scholarship 1830-2030 @ Simonds High School

Wednesday: Regular training, dress is t-shirt.

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.

Upcoming Events:
– 18-20 Oct 19: Fall FTX, location TBD
– 01-03 Nov 19: Music Seminar, you need to sign up to attend. Due by end of training on Oct 9th.
– 02 Nov 19: Level 5 PO513 Workshops, Sign up to attend.
– 02 Nov 19: SAR training with 3034 RCACC/River Valley Ground SAR* TBD
– 11 Nov 19: Remembrance Day @ River Valley Middle School
– 16 Nov 19: Saint John Santa Clause Parade. More details will be posted shortly
– 17 Nov 19: 403 Squadron, all cadets are welcome to attend.

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 weekly update

Friday: Band from 1830-2100. Any new members interested in joining the band are welcome to attend.

Sunday: Gliding in Miramichi. The bus departs at 0700, all cadets should be at the Armouries no later than 0645. Bring a lunch that does not need to be re-heated. There are no places to purchase food at the airfield. Bring snacks, water/juice, books, cellphones, tablets, battery packs, etc to entertain yourself while we are there. Supper will be provided and we should be returning to the Armouries by 1900.
Bring jackets and hats!

There will be no Biathlon or Marksmanship due to Gliding.

Monday: Flying Scholarship 1830-2030 @ Simonds High School

Wednesday: CO’s Parade, dress is shirt, tie, tunic and ribbons.

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.

Upcoming Events:
– 18-20 Oct 19: Fall FTX, location TBD
– 02 Nov 19: Level 5 PO513 Workshops
– 02 Nov 19: SAR training with 3034 RCACC/River Valley Ground SAR* TBD
– 11 Nov 19: Remembrance Day @ River Valley Middle School

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 weekly update

Friday: Band from 1830-2100. Any new members interested in joining the band are welcome to attend.

Saturday: Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend. This is for level 4 and 5 cadets, training starts at 0800 on Saturday and wraps up at 1530 on Sunday. Bring a lunch for Saturday, all other meals will be provided. Bring a change of clothes, stuff for sleeping, shower, deodorant, etc. Make sure you have sports gear for Sunday’s team building activity.

Sunday: Biathlon and Marksmanship. 1800-2100 at the Armouries, all returning biathlon team members and any one interested in joining or just seeing what biathlon is are welcome to attend. Bring your sports gear. Anyone interested in trying marksmanship is welcome to attend.

Monday: Flying Scholarship 1830-2030. Any level 3+ or 15 years and up that are interested in applying for the Glider or Power courses this year or next should attend. Classes take place at Simonds High School as we will once again be training jointly with 527. Those planning to apply and write the entrance exams this year should speak to Lt. Cameron about getting an FTGU.

Wednesday: Sports Night, dress is sports gear.
Senior applying for parade positions should be prepared to arrive in uniform, with shirt, tie and ribbons. As soon as the interview schedule is available, it will be provided to those getting interviewed. Bring your sports gear.

Annual validation forms went home this past Wednesday, 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.

Upcoming Events:
– 29 Sep 19: Gliding in Mirimichi, meet @ Armouries
– 18-20 Oct 19: Fall FTX @ Nicol Woodlot

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 weekly update

Friday: Band from 1830-2100. Any new members interested in joining the band are welcome to attend.

Sunday: Battle of Britain Parade. Cadets should show up for 1000. We will meet in the Irving parking lot on Charlotte St behind the Admiral Beatty building. The parade should end around 1200 and there will be refreshments served afterwards, provided by the parents committee. If the forecast is calling for rain, expect the parade to be moved to the Barrack Green Armouries, we will post here and on Facebook if that happens.

Biathlon. 1800-2100 at the Armouries, all returning biatlon team members and any one interested in joining or just seeing what biathlon is are welcome to attend.

Monday: Flying Scholarship 1830-2030. Any level 3+ or 15 years and up that are interested in applying for the Glider or Power courses this year or next should attend. Classes take place at Simonds High School as we will once again be training jointly with 527. Those planning to write apply and write the entrance exams this year should speak to Lt. Cameron about getting an FTGU.

Wednesday: Regular training, dress is t-shirt

Annual validation forms went home this past Wednesday, 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.

Senior Cadets – Parade position interviews will be held on Wednesday the 25th. You should plan to bring or wear your uniform that night and have a written narrative prepared explaining why you are interested in having a parade position along with what you would bring to that role. We will meet next Wednesday to get a list of those who will be interviewed.

Upcoming Events:
– 21/22 Sep 19: Senior Cadet Training Weekend @ Armouries
– 29 Sep 19: Gliding in Mirimichi, meet @ Armouries
– 18-20 Oct 19: Fall FTX @ Nicol Woodlot

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 weekly update, hurricane delayed edition.

No training this weekend

Wednesday: Regular training, dress is t-shirt

Annual validation forms will be sent out this upcoming Wednesday, 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.

Senior Cadets – Check the training schedule page, the latest update has been posted.

Upcoming Events:
– 15 Sep 19: Battle of Britain Parade @ Kings Square from 1000 until 1200
– 21/22 Sep 19: Senior Cadet Training Weekend @ Armouries
– 29 Sep 19: Gliding in Mirimichi, meet @ Armouries
– 18-20 Oct 19: Fall FTX @ Nicol Woodlot

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.

We’re back!

Anyone interested in joining is welcome to show up, we will have staff to talk to and forms to fill out available. Please bring your child’s provincial health card along with their birth certificate or proof of residency.
Returning cadets, dress is civilian clothing. If you have uniform part to return of exchange, please bring them with you.

Upcoming events:
– Sept 15: Battle of Britain Parade
– Sept 21-22: Senior Cadet Training Weekend
– Sept 28: Gliding
– Oct 3-5: Tagging
– Oct 18-20: Fall FTX

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.

We are evaluating a service/app called Remind as a way to boost communications more and will share details on it shortly. This service will be available to parents and cadets to use.

Just a reminder about our trip to Ottawa for cadets who are attending. Please be at the armoires for 6:30 am Monday June 24th as we will be departing at 7am sharp.
Cadets are asked to bring a lunch for the bus ride to Ottawa, all other meals will be provided throughout the trip.
Kit list and schedule have been posted on our website if you missed last Wednesday’s meeting.
If for some reason you are no longer able to attend please let the staff know in advance.

The schedule for the trip to Ottawa and the kit list are available for download below.

Kit List

Schedule