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Weekly Update Feb 14-20 19

14 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.

Saturday: No First Aid training. Swimming is still scheduled for 1900-2100 at Saint John High School, you should be there no later that 1845 at the entrance on Canterbury St.

Sunday: Marksmanship/Flight Sim/Model Building 1800 – 2100
The Tri-Service Band concert, This is being held at the Argonaut Mess hall (Gagetown) at 1300, all are welcome to attend, admission is free.

Wednesday: CO’s Parade with special guest Reviewing Officer, dress is full uniform with shirt and tie. Press those uniforms and polish your boots!
Remember that it is winter and all cadets must wear a coat.

Cadets! Make sure you sign up for Summer Training courses. The forms with a list of all available camps are posted on the bulletin board. We have to have that information sent in before the end of February.

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

Upcoming events:
– 27 Feb 19 – Sports night
– March Break – 1 Activity has been booked for Wednesday night, we are working on a second one.

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.

Regular Training for Wednesday February 13th Cancelled

13 Feb 19
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No training due to poor road conditions in and around Saint John, and the expected freezing rain, rain and rapid freeze this evening, training is postponed.
The CO’s parade will take place next week, Wednesday February 20th.

Weekly Update Feb 7 – 13 19

07 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.

Saturday: National Course Interviews, you know who is attending and where to meet your drive. Good Luck.

Sunday: Marksmanship/Flight Sim/Model Building 1800 – 2100

Wednesday: CO’s Parade with special guest Reviewing Officer, dress is full uniform with shirt and tie. Press those uniforms and polish your boots!
Remember that it is winter and all cadets must wear a coat.

Cadets! Make sure you sign up for Summer Training courses. The forms with a list of all available camps are posted on the bulletin board. We have to have that information sent in before the end of February.

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

Upcoming events:
– 16-17 Feb 19 – First aid training for all cadets and staff that signed up.
– 16 Feb 19 – Swimming at Saint John High from 1900 to 2100. Pool is booked and you should be there by 1845 at the entrance on Canterbury St.
– 17 Feb 19 – Tri-Service Band concert. This is being held at the Argonaut Mess hall (Gagetown) at 1300, all are welcome to attend, admission is free.
– March Break – Expect an update on this next week.

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.

Reminder for Parents – Feb 6 19

06 Feb 19
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Hey Parents, just a reminder that we would like to see you tonight at 8 pm for an information session about the trip to Ottawa in June. Capt. Meunier will be sharing more details, the itinerary and we might have a form or 2 that needs to be signed.

Training Cancelled for Sunday Feb 3 19

03 Feb 19
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We are cancelling the extra training for this evening.

Weekly Update Jan 31 – Feb 6 19

31 Jan 19
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Here are the updates for the week:

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

Provincial Biathlon competitors, coaches and cadet volunteers. Remember that the bus leaves at 0800 from the Lancaster Mall parking lot. Bring cold weather gear with you on the bus, you will be going straight to the track for an afternoon training session, you should also bring a snack or lunch to eat on the bus. Have fun.

Sunday: Marksmanship/Flight Sim/Model Building 1800 – 2100

Wednesday: Regular Training, dress is uniform with t-shirt.
Remember that it is winter and all cadets must wear a coat.

Parents! This Wednesday evening we would encourage you all to attend training at 8:00pm as we will be discussing the trip to Ottawa in June and have more information and forms for you to fill out.

Upcoming events:
– 9 Feb 19 – National Course Interviews in Gagetown.
– 13 Feb 19 – CO’s Parade with a special guest Reviewing Officer.
– 16-17 Feb 19 – First aid training for all cadets and staff that signed up.
– 16 Feb 19 – Swimming at Saint John High from 1900 to 2100. Pool is booked.

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.

Sunday night Biathlon – Jan 27 19

26 Jan 19
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Only the athletes and coaches attending the Provincial competition are required to show up between 1800-2100 for some skiing and shooting practice.

Weekly Update Jan 24-30 19

24 Jan 19
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Here are the updates for the week:

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

F/Cpl Comeau Sport Competition: Cadets attending the competition will be departing from the Armouries at 1900. Be sure to arrive by 1845. Those attending have been contacted and advised what to bring and when they will be returning on Saturday.

Sunday: Marksmanship/Biathlon/Flight Sim/Model Building 1800 – 2100

Wednesday: Regular Training, dress is uniform with t-shirt.
Remember that it is winter and all cadets must wear a coat.

Any cadet wishing to apply for the Lord Strathcona Medal or Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence is encouraged to download the application and return it completed to the office, the forms and more information are available here. The deadline to have your applications into the squadron is January 30th. NOTE: Updated nomination forms have been posted, our existing forms were out of date.

Upcoming events:
– 1-3 Feb 19 – Provincial Biathlon.
– 9 Feb 19 – National Course Interviews in Gagetown.
– 16-17 Feb 19 – First aid training for all cadets and staff that signed up.
– 16 Feb 19 – Swimming at Saint John High from 1900 to 2100. (Pending pool rental)

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.

Regular Training Cancelled for Wednesday January 23rd 2019

23 Jan 19
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No training due to poor road conditions in and around Saint John, and the expected snow and rain this evening.

Dinner and Sports with 1691 cancelled for Monday January 21st 2019

21 Jan 19
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Due to poor road conditions we are cancelling the planned dinner and sports event with 1691. We will advise when it is rescheduled for.