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.
Ottawa Trip Reminder
Ottawa Trip Info session this Wednesday (June 12)
Any parents/cadets wishing to get more information or ask questions are free tom come in this Wednesday at 1830 for an information session. This is an informal event and dress for cadets will be civilian clothing.
We also have travel information for the cadets attending the 6 week and 7 week courses, along with those selected for staff positions.
June FTX Directions and Kit List
Senior Cadets (levels 4 and 5) are to arrive Friday at 1800, all other cadets are to arrive Saturday morning by 0900. All cadets can be picked up at 1500 on Sunday.
Directions from Barrack Green Armouries:
Turn Left at the 2nd cross street onto Broad St
Continue onto Lower Cove Loop
Continue onto Water St
Continue onto St. Patrick St
Continue onto Main St/NB 100 E
Use the right lane to merge onto NB Route 1 W/NB-1 via the ramp to NB-7/Saint Stephen/Fredericton
Merge onto NB 1 W/NB-1
Take exit 114 for NB-7 toward Grand Bay-Westfield/Fredericton
Continue on NB-7 N
Take exit 80 for NB-102 toward Grand Bay-Westfield/Village of Gagetown
Turn right onto NB-102 N
Turn left onto Campbell Rd
Camp location is on the left side, across from 850 Campbell Rd
161 Parent Committee sign will be at the end of the driveway.
No vehicles are to enter the camp site road.
Do not turn around in 850 Campbell Rd’s driveway, proceed to the end of the Campbell Rd and turn around there, or turn left and continue down the Brittain Rd back to the Nerepis Rd.
Cadet 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
- Sun Screen/Bug Repellent
Cadets are not permitted to bring:
- Knives
- Electronics (mp3/cd players, gaming systems, cell phones etc) Bringing electronics/phones are at your own risk.
- Weapons
- Lighters
- Illegal substances, alcohol, or cigarettes
- Make-up
Weekly Update May 2 – 8 19
Here are the updates for the week:
Friday: No Training
Saturday: Auction and Dinner: 17:30 – Close. Adults only, this is a fundraising event, more details below and plenty of tickets still available.
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.
Please bring back your summer training offers as soon as you can.
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:
– May 4th: Dinner and Auction fund raiser, information has been sent home. Tickets are available here for $25. This event is adults only.
– FTX – Dates changes, more details will be announced on Wednesday.
– 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.
Training Cancelled for Wednesday May 1st
There will be no cadet training on Wednesday May 1st. The Armoury will be unavailable and we do not have an alternate location for training.
Parents wishing to purchase tickets for the Steak & Stein can do so this week at Personal Auto and Tire (451 Rothesay Ave.) all week during business hours. Ticket sales are also available online online.
We are still accepting donations for the auction.
Instructors, an updated training schedule will be posted this evening.
Weekly Update Apr 11 – 17 19
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.
Training cancelled for Sunday February 24th
Due to the expected weather this evening, we are cancelling the training for this evening.
Regular Training for Wednesday February 13th Cancelled
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.