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Weekly Update Apr 18 – 24 19

18 Apr 19
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Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: No Training

Sunday: No Training

Wednesday: Regular training. Dress is t-shirt. Summer dress is in effect, you should still bring and wear a coat, but do not need to wear your tunic.

Cadets: We have noticed a decline in the uniform care, boot polishing and haircut standards. ACR is fast approaching and now is the time to bring everything up to standard or better. The CO will be at liberty to send anyone home that does not meet the standards.

Upcoming events:
– April 26-28: Tagging. See below.
– April 27th: Band and Drill Team Competition.
– May 4th: Dinner and Auction fund raiser, information has been sent home. Tickets are available here for $25. This event is adults only.
June Ottawa Trip!

Tagging: Cadets should take at least one shift for tagging. Band and Drill team members can only tag on Sunday. We have 5 locations* and a schedule will be posted later, but expected shifts are as follows:

Friday: 1800-2100
Saturday: 0900-1200, 1200-1500, 1500-1800, 1800-2100
Sunday: 1200-1600

Please message or post on the Facebook page with your preferred date and time.

Parents, we are still accepting donations for the auction. If you wish to purchase tickets in person, there will be a member of the Parents Committee available every Wednesday night from 6:15 until 7:30 to sell tickets, you can even send the money with your child.

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.

Weekly Update Apr 11 – 17 19

11 Apr 19
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Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: Band from 1800 to 2130.

Sunday: Drill team 1800-2100, bring you boots and wool socks. You should also bring your polishing kit.

Wednesday: CO’s Parade. Dress is Shirt, Tie and Tunic.

Cadets: We have noticed a decline in the uniform care, boot polishing and haircut standards. ACR is fast approaching and now is the time to bring everything up to standard or better. The CO will be at liberty to send anyone home that does not meet the standards.

If you have lost or misplaced your league tickets, you need to let Mrs. Poirier know. All outstanding tickets are now over due.

Upcoming events:
– Late April: Tagging, dates to be confirmed.
– April 27th: Band and Drill Team Competition.
– May 4th: Dinner and Auction fund raiser, information has been sent home. Tickets are available here for $25. This event is adults only.
June Ottawa Trip!

Parents, we are still accepting donations for the auction. If you wish to purchase tickets in person, there will be a member of the Parents Committee available every Wednesday night from 6:15 until 7:30 to sell tickets, you can even send the money with your child.

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.

Weekly update Apr 4-10 19

04 Apr 19
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Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: Band from 1800 to 2130.
This is also the last day to get your Ottawa trip forms in.

Sunday: Drill team 1800-2100, bring you boots and wool socks. You should also bring your polishing kit.

Wednesday: Regular training with a special guest speaker. Dress is t-shirt.

Cadets: We have noticed a decline in the uniform care, boot polishing and haircut standards. ACR is fast approaching and now is the time to bring everything up to standard or better. The CO will be at liberty to send anyone home that does not meet the standards.

If you have lost or misplaced your league tickets, you need to let Mrs. Poirier know. All outstanding tickets are now over due.

Upcoming events:
– This Saturday, Sgt. Eldridge will be at the provincial effective speaking competition, good luck!
– Late April: Tagging, dates to be confirmed.
– April 27th: Band and Drill Team Competition.
– May 4th: Dinner and Auction fund raiser, information has been sent home. Tickets are available here for $25. This event is adults only.
June Ottawa Trip!

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.

Weekly Update Mar 28 – Apr 3 19

28 Mar 19
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Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: Drill Team 1800 – 1900, Followed by Band from 1900 to 2130.
Drill team, bring your wool socks, and boots and have them shined!

Sunday: Drill team 1800-2100, bring you boots and wool socks. You should also bring your polishing kit.

Wednesday: Sports Night. Bring foot wear for running in.

Cadets: We have noticed a decline in the uniform care, boot polishing and haircut standards. ACR is fast approaching and now is the time to bring everything up to standard or better. The CO will be at liberty to send anyone home that does not meet the standards.

Please bring back your league ticket money into Mrs. Poirier once you have sold your tickets, we cannot get anymore and the campaign it nearing the end.

Upcoming events:
– April 10th: Guest speaker
– Late April: Tagging, dates to be confirmed.
– April 27th: Band and Drill Team Competition.
– May 4th: Dinner and Auction fund raiser, more details will be posted soon.
June Ottawa Trip!

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.

Weekly Update Mar 21-27 19

21 Mar 19
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Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: Drill Team 1800 – 1900, Followed by Band from 1900 to 2130.
Drill team, bring your boots and have them shined!

Sunday: Open shooting, flight sim and model building/flying from 1800-2100. If you bring your own drone, make sure it is charged before hand.

Wednesday: Regular training. Dress is T-Shirt. It is still cold enough out that you should be wearing a coat when outside.

Don’t forget the Aviation survey: https://www.research.net/r/8ST2HZL?lang=en The survey is open to all cadets and parents.

Cadets: We have noticed a decline in the uniform care, boot polishing and haircut standards. ACR is fast approaching and now is the time to bring everything up to standard or better.

Please bring back your league ticket money into Mrs. Poirier once you have sold your tickets, we cannot get anymore and the campaign it nearing the end.

Upcoming events:
– April 10th: Guest speaker
– Late April: Tagging, dates to be confirmed.
– April 27th: Band and Drill Team Competition.
– May 4th: Dinner and Auction fund raiser, more details will be posted next week.
June Ottawa Trip: Bring your signed permission and contact forms back. We need these bey end of training on March 27th.

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.

Weekly Update Mar 14 – 20 19

14 Mar 19
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Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: Drill Team 1800 – 1900, Followed by Band from 1900 to 2130.
Drill team, bring your boots and have them shined!

Saturday: Marksmanship team practice at the armouries from 1800 – 2100.

Sunday: Marksmanship Zones at HMCS Brunswicker from 0745 – 1600. Lunch will be provided and the participants are to wear civilian clothing.
There will not be any Sunday evening optional training this week.

Wednesday: CO’s Parade. Dress is Shirt, Tie, Tunic and ribbons. It is still cold enough out that you should be wearing a coat when outside.

Please bring back your league ticket money into Mrs. Poirier once you have sold your tickets, and she can get you more.

Upcoming events:
– Late April: Tagging, dates to be confirmed.
– April 27th: Band and Drill Team Competition.
– May 4th: Dinner and Auction fund raiser, more details will be posted next week.
June Ottawa Trip: Bring your signed permission and contact forms back. We need these bey end of training on March 27th.

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.

Weekly Break Reminder 2019

08 Mar 19
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Tonight: No Band or Drill Team.

Sunday: Marksmanship Practice 1800-2100, only those who were advised to attend by Capt. Hutchinson are to be there, other optional training activities will not be taking place.
Effective Speaking: 1800-2100, for the 6 cadets taking part, the order below are your times. if you cannot make it or want to cancel, message the squadron on Facebook. (We can work on alternate timings also)
– Abujayyab, Sn: 1830
– Finnigan: 1850
– Gaudet: 1910
– Eldridge: 1930
– Cunningham, L: 1950
– Buck: 2010
You do not have to wear your uniform for this event.

Wednesday: Effective Speaking with 527. We will be holding the effective speaking competition with 527 at Simonds High School, not the Armouries. Dress for all cadets is T-shirt, those who are speaking must wear shirt and tie. Drop off and pick up is at the door near the pool and football field (NOTE: It is a one-way street).

Please bring back your league ticket money into Mrs. Poirier once you have sold your tickets, and she can get you more.

Upcoming events:
– 16 Mar 19: Zone Marksmanship competition at HMCS Brunswicker 0800-1600
– June Ottawa Trip: Bring your signed permission and contact forms back. We need these bey end of training on March 27th.

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.

Weekly Update Feb 28 – Mar 13 19

28 Feb 19
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Here are the updates for the week:

Friday (Mar 1): Drill Team 1800 – 1900, Followed by Band from 1900 to 2130.
Drill team, bring your boots and have them shined!

Wednesday (Mar 6): Some fun for March Break! We have Vegas Entertainment Center booked from 1800-2100. Cadets will have access to all activities on site (will confirm Arcade), and we will be providing snacks and some beverages. You may bring money if you wish to purchase anything from the on site canteen. Capt. Phinney, D has challenged everyone to laser tag…

Thursday (Mar 7): Band practice day from 0900 until 1600 at the Armouries. Bring your water bottles, snacks and a lunch.

Friday (Mar 8): If there is Drill Team and Band on this day, you will be advised on Friday March 1st.

Sunday (Mar 10): Marksmanship Practice 1800-2100, only those who were advised to attend by Capt. Hutchinson are to be there, other optional training activities will not be taking place.
Effective Speaking: 1800-2100, for the 6 cadets taking part, the order below are your times. if you cannot make it or want to cancel, message the squadron on Facebook. (We can work on alternate timings also)
– Abujayyab, Sn: 1830
– Finnigan: 1850
– Gaudet: 1910
– Eldridge: 1930
– Cunningham, L: 1950
– Buck: 2010
You do not have to wear your uniform for this event.

Wednesday (Mar 13): Effective Speaking with 527. We will be holding the effective speaking competition with 527 at Simonds High School, not the Armouries. Dress for all cadets is T-shirt, those who are speaking must wear shirt and tie. Drop off and pick up is at the door near the pool and football field (NOTE: It is a one-way street).

Please bring back your league ticket money into Mrs. Poirier once you have sold your tickets, and she can get you more.

Upcoming events:
– 16 Mar 19: Zone Marksmanship competition at HMCS Brunswicker 0800-1600
– June Ottawa Trip: Bring your signed permission and contact forms back. We need these bey end of training on March 27th.

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.

Training cancelled for Sunday February 24th

24 Feb 19
Capt Cameron

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Due to the expected weather this evening, we are cancelling the training for this evening.

Weekly Update Feb 21-27 19

21 Feb 19
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Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: Drill Team 1800 – 1900, Followed by Band from 1900 to 2130.

Sunday: Marksmanship/Flight Sim 1800 – 2100
If you want to bring your own drone, please make sure it is working and charged beforehand, the armouries seems to play havoc with drones lately.

Wednesday: Sports Night. Dress is sports gear. We still expect everyone to have winter coats, it is still winter. Bring a filled water bottle, the tap water is not the best.

Cadets! Next Wednesday is the last day to sign up for Summer Training, make sure you sign up and put a preference in what courses you are most interested in.

Please bring back your league ticket money into Mrs. Poirier once you have sold your tickets, and she can get you more.

Upcoming events:
– March Break – We are booked for Laser Tag at Vegas Entertainment, and everyone seemed interested in staying there, we will switch the reservation to get access to the bumper cars and bowling also.
– Effective speaking is coming up near the end of March, those of you who wish to speak should get prepared!

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.