Congratulations to Wendy Eldridge, the third winner of our 50/50 draw! There are still two more draws left.

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 12 Jan 18:
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Band: 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Saturday 13 Jan 18:
Band Practice Day: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM at the armoury. This will be dependent on weather conditions (we will make a call Friday evening). Dress is civilian clothing. Bring a lunch, water bottle, music, and instrument.

Sunday 14 Jan 18
Flying Scholarship (Power and Glider Qualification) Exam: Meet at the armoury at 8:00 AM. Dress is shirt, tie, tunic (with ribbons). Bring a bottle of water and snack if you would like. Cadets will be returning around 1:30 PM (depending on how long it takes to write the exam).

Marksmanship, Biathlon, RC Flying, and Flight Simulation: 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Biathlon team should wear old clothes (for waxing skiis).

Wednesday 17 Jan 18
Regular Training – 6:20 – 9:10 PM: Dress is t-shirt and tunic.
All level three cadets who have not yet taught should be prepared to instruct their classes. This is their Practical Performance Check for PO M309. Level four cadets should also be prepared to instruct their classes –All instructors should check the updated schedule!

Upcoming Events:
• 20 Jan 18 – Sports Competitions (Gagetown) 6 cadets only
• 20 Jan 18 – Bounce Fest (all cadets)
• 3 Feb 18 – Bowling

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

75th Anniversary Audio-Visual Yearbooks: These are available for $20 from the squadron office and include photos from the 2016-2017 training year, Freedom of the City, ACR 2017, 75th Reunion, historical photos from the past 75 years, and video interviews with former COs and current cadets. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1lGw1lM8I&t=4s

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 Phinney 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 facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Good Evening All,

We will not be doing a review and practice exam this Saturday, instead doing that on Monday, January 8th at 1830 at Simonds high School.

Only those cadets who will be writing the exam are required to attend. Please bring the items you will need to write the actual exam, including a pencil, notepad and eraser. Only power candidates need to bring a flight computer and navigation ruler.

If you are unable to attend, please let me know, and I can provide you with some practice questions to prepare with prior to the exam.

Happy New Year!

Hopefully everyone is well rested and ready for another year of training.

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 5 Jan 18: NO drill or band

Saturday 6 Jan 18:
Biathlon Skiing – 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Meet at Elmhurst Outdoors (60 Ganong Road – Erbs Cove – on Kingston Peninsula). Bring a water bottle and lunch. There is a canteen available with homemade soup and baked goods. Dress for the weather.

Sunday 7 Jan 18:
NO Sunday evening activities

Wednesday 10 Jan 18:
Regular Training – 6:20 – 9:10 PM: Dress is t-shirt and tunic.
This is the deadline for cadets applying for the Legion Medal of Excellence or Lord Strathcona Medal.
All level three cadets should be prepared to instruct their classes. This is their Practical Performance Check for PO M309.Level four cadets should also be prepared to instruct their classes – FCpl Hamilton is instruction Period 1. All instructors should check the updated schedule!
Sponsoring Committee Meeting: 6:30 PM in the trailer classroom closest to the road. New members are welcome.

Note: 2Lt Cameron will be sending out a website/facebook update ASAP regarding ground school training.

Upcoming Events:
• 13 Jan 18 – Flying Scholarship (PPS & GPS) exams
• 20 Jan 18 – Sports Competitions (Gagetown) 6 cadets only
• 13 Jan 18 – Band and drill training day (Armoury)

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

75th Anniversary Audio-Visual Yearbooks: These are available for $20 from the squadron office and include photos from the 2016-2017 training year, Freedom of the City, ACR 2017, 75th Reunion, historical photos from the past 75 years, and video interviews with former COs and current cadets. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1lGw1lM8I&t=4s

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 Phinney 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 website at our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Thank you to the senior cadets who organized and ran the Christmas party last night. Great work! Thanks to WO2 Reed for planning and organizing her Reading with Reed, community service activity at the library last weekend and to her assistants – WO2 Colwell, FSgt Luttrell, and FSgt Wallace. This event was a definite success.

This is our last weekly update for 2017. Thanks to everyone for helping make this year, our 75th anniversary, a success. I look forward to another great year in 2018. Take the holidays to relax as we take a break from squadron activities.

With all the fun last night we forgot to do our third 50/50 draw so we will make the next three draws in the first three weeks of January.

There will be no training over the break.

Biathlon Teams – If we happen to get lots of snow and are able to go skiing, one of the staff will give you a call about a time for that. We ski at Elmhurst Outdoors – 60 Ganong Road Erbs Cove (on the Kingston Peninsula).

Upcoming Events:
– Saturday 6 Jan 18 – Ground School Training day for those writing the GPS or PPS exams
– Wednesday 10 Jan 18 – Lord Strathcona and Medal of Excellence Applications Due: More information at: https://161aircadets.ca/medal-applications/
– Wednesday 10 Jan 18 – Sponsoring Committee Meeting

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

75th Anniversary Audio-Visual Yearbooks: These are available for $20 from the squadron office and include photos from the 2016-2017 training year, Freedom of the City, ACR 2017, 75th Reunion, historical photos from the past 75 years, and video interviews with former COs and current cadets. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1lGw1lM8I&t=4s

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 Phinney 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 facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Have a happy holiday season!

Congratulations to David Field who was the winner of our second 50/50 draw! There are three more draws left, so bring back any tickets you may have.

Congratulations to 2Lt Cameron and 2Lt Kinney who received their commissioning scrolls last night!

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 15 Dec 17
Drill Team: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the armoury. Dress is civilian clothing. New members are welcome.

Band: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM at the armoury. Dress is civilian clothing. Bring your music.

Saturday 16 Dec 17
Reading with Reed: 9:50 AM – 11:00 AM – Cadets who have been tasked to help will meet at the East Branch Library for a community service event aimed at promoting literacy to toddlers. If you know of any toddlers, feel free to bring them. There will also be crafts and games. Dress is civilian clothing with squadron t-shirt.

Sunday 17 Dec 17
Biathlon, Marksmanship, Flight Simulation, and RC Flying: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Monday 18 Dec 17
Flying Scholarship: 6:30-8:30 at Simonds High (527 Office)

Wednesday 20 Dec 17
Christmas Party – 6:20 – 9:10 PM at the armoury. Dress is civilian clothing – wear an ugly Christmas sweater is you have one. Cadets are invited to bring a potluck snack item if they are able. All 50/50 tickets/money needs to be returned! We will be doing our third draw.

Upcoming Events:
– Saturday 6 Jan 18 – Ground School Training day for those writing the GPS or PPS exams
– Wednesday 10 Jan 18 – Lord Strathcona and Medal of Excellence Applications Due: More information at: https://161aircadets.ca/medal-applications/
– Wednesday 10 Jan 18 – Sponsoring Committee Meeting

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

75th Anniversary Audio-Visual Yearbooks: These are available for $20 from the squadron office and include photos from the 2016-2017 training year, Freedom of the City, ACR 2017, 75th Reunion, historical photos from the past 75 years, and video interviews with former COs and current cadets. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1lGw1lM8I&t=4s

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 Phinney 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 facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Congratulations to Madelaine Bedard who was the winner of our first 50/50 draw! There are four more draws left, so bring back any tickets you may have.

Congratulations to our biathlon teams: FSgt Wallace and FCpl Stears, FCpl Fillmore and FCpl Lawless, and Cpl Leduc and LAC Stears who have been selected to compete in the NB Provincial Biathlon Competition in February!

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 8 Dec 17
Drill Team: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the armoury. Dress is civilian clothing. New members are welcome.

Band: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM at the armoury. Dress is civilian clothing. Bring your music.

Saturday 9 Dec 17
Level 3 & 4 Training Day: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM at the armory (trailer classrooms). This is a mandatory training day for all level 3 and 4 cadets. Cadets will be covering instructional techniques. Dress for the day is civilian clothing. Bring a water bottle and notebook. Lunch will be provided.

Level 5 Workshops: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the armoury (inside classrooms). This is a regionally directed activity that is mandatory for level 5 cadets to complete. Dress for the day is uniform (shirt, tie, and tunic). Bring a water bottle, notebook, and level 5 handbook. Lunch will be provided.

Sunday 10 Dec 17
Biathlon, Marksmanship, Flight Simulation, and RC Flying: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Monday 11 Dec 17
Flying Scholarship: 6:30-8:30 at Simonds High (527 Office)

Wednesday 13 Dec 17
CO’s Parade – 6:20 – 9:10 PM at the armoury. Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic. All 50/50 tickets/money needs to be returned! We will be doing our second draw.

Upcoming Events:
– Wednesday 20 Dec 17 – Christmas Party
– Wednesday 3 Jan 1 – Bowling Night
– Wednesday 10 Jan 18 – Lord Strathcona and Medal of Excellence Applications Due: More information at: https://161aircadets.ca/medal-applications/

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

75th Anniversary Audio-Visual Yearbooks: These are available for $20 from the squadron office and include photos from the 2016-2017 training year, Freedom of the City, ACR 2017, 75th Reunion, historical photos from the past 75 years, and video interviews with former COs and current cadets. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1lGw1lM8I&t=4s

Badges – Several cadets have been recently promoted or have received new qualification badges. Please ensure these are sewn on in the correct place with the proper coloured thread (so as to blend with the badge). Information of where the badges should be placed can be found on our website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_0NI804Ieddmc5ZGJuVUJFemc/view

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 Phinney 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 facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 1 Dec 17
Drill Team: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the armoury. Dress is civilian clothing. New members are welcome.

Band: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM at the armoury. Dress is civilian clothing. Bring your music.

Sunday 3 Dec 17
Level 5 Instructional Techniques PD Session: 1:30 – 4:30 PM at the armoury. Dress is civilian clothing. All instructors should bring their books and anything they want to use for lesson planning. Please return your computer usage forms.

Biathlon, Marksmanship, and Flight Simulation: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Monday 4 Dec 17

Flying Scholarship: 6:30-8:30 at Simonds High (527 Office)

Wednesday 6 Dec 17
Regular Training – 6:20 – 9:10 PM at the armoury. Dress is t-shirt and tunic. All 50/50 tickets/money needs to be returned!

Sponsoring Committee Meeting – 6:30 PM at the armoury (trailer classroom). New members welcome. We are actively looking for more parent and community volunteers to help support our squadron.

Upcoming Events:
– Saturday 9 Dec 17 – Level 3 & 4 PO 309/409 (Instructional Techniques) Mandatory Training Day (for level 3 & 4 cadets)
– Saturday 9 Dec 17 – Level 5 Workshops (mandatory for level 5 cadets)
– Wednesday 20 Dec 17 – Christmas Party
– Wednesday 10 Jan 18 – Lord Strathcona and Medal of Excellence Applications Due: More information at: https://161aircadets.ca/medal-applications/

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Fund Raising – Cadets were given a book of six 50/50 tickets to sell as part of our next fund raiser. The tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets must be returned by this coming Wednesday, December 6th.

Badges – Several cadets have been recently promoted or have received new qualification badges. Please ensure these are sewn on in the correct place with the proper coloured thread (so as to blend with the badge). Information of where the badges should be placed can be found on our website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_0NI804Ieddmc5ZGJuVUJFemc/view

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 Phinney 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 facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Congratulations to the biathlon team, band, and all of our cadets who received qualifications and promotions this past week. Great work!

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 24 Nov 17
Drill Team: No drill team this week.

Band Seminar: 6:30 PM – Cadets will be departing the armoury via bus for CFB Gagetown. Dress for travel is t-shirt and tunic with parka (wear a civilian coat if you do not have a cadet parka). Cadets will be wearing civilian clothing on Sunday. A complete kit list is attached. Meals will be provided by bring a water bottle, music, and your instrument. Cadets who are available should meet at the armoury around 6:10 PM to assist with loading the gear. We will be returning to the armoury on Sunday at approximately 4:30 PM. Music Seminar Permission Slip Gagetown

Sunday 26 Nov 17

Biathlon, Marksmanship, and Flight Simulation: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Monday 27 Nov 17

Flying Scholarship: 6:30-8:30 at Simonds High (527 Office)

Wednesday 29 Nov 17
Regular Training – Dress is t-shirt and tunic. SENIOR COURSE APPLICATIONS ARE DUE!

Upcoming Events:
Sunday 3 Dec 17 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Instructor Prep/Development (for level 5 cadets)
Saturday 9 Dec 17 – Level 3 & 4 PO 309/409 (Instructional Techniques) Mandatory Training Day (for level 3 & 4 cadets)
Saturday 9 Dec 17 – Level 5 Workshops (mandatory for level 5 cadets)

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Fund Raising – Cadets were given a book of six 50/50 tickets to sell as part of our next fundraiser. The tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets must be returned by December 6th.

Badges – Several cadets have been recently promoted or have received new qualification badges. Please ensure these are sewn on in the correct place with the proper coloured thread (so as to blend with the badge). Information of where the badges should be placed can be found on our website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_0NI804Ieddmc5ZGJuVUJFemc/view

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 Phinney 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 facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Thanks again to all of our cadets for their participation in the various Remembrance Day events.

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 17 Nov 17
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM. New members are welcome. Dress is civilian clothing.

Band: 7:00 – 9:30. Dress is civilian clothing. Bring any Christmas decorations that you would like to use to help decorate your instruments.

Saturday 18 Nov 17

Zone Biathlon Competition: Competitors are to meet at 8:00 AM and staff are to meet at 7:30 AM Samuel de Champlain School. Dress in layers as cadet will be outside for most of the day. Hats, mitts/gloves, and a jacket are required. Bring a water bottle. Lunch will be provided. Spectators are welcome. Cadets should be finished by 3:00 PM.

Saint John Santa Claus Parade: Meet at the Telegraph Journal Parking lot (corner of Crown St and the Causeway) for 4:30 PM. Dress for the parade is uniform with parka. Wear your winter coat if you do not have a cadet parka. We will have some extra parkas available for those that do not have one. If you have your own Santa hat, you may wear this with your uniform (if not, wear your cadet toque and we will lend you a hat). Cadets should wear black gloves or mittens. Band must be present with instruments. All cadets are encouraged to participate in this event. Participation is credited as community service hours. We are #18 in the parade line up. If you happen to show up late, we will be lining up on the Causeway. The parade ends in the North End. Cadets can be picked up in the parking lot near the Subway in the North End. Note: There are no washrooms on the parade route.

Sunday 19 Nov 17

Santa’s Arrival at McAllister Place: The band will be meeting at 1:30 PM at Mall Entrance #1 (between Lawtons and H&M). Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic. The band will be playing for Santa’s arrival. The cadet should be finished around 2:30 PM.

Marksmanship: 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Note that there will NOT be regular biathon practice this week. The flight simulator will also be available.

Monday 20 Nov 17

Flying Scholarship: 6:30-8:30 at Simonds High (527 Office)

Wednesday 22 Nov 17
CO’s Parade – Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic. Parents/guests are welcome to watch.

Upcoming Events:
– Saturday – Sunday 25-26 Nov 17 – Band Seminar (Gagetown)
– Wednesday 29 Nov 17 – Senior Course Applications due
– Saturday 11 Dec 17 – Level 5 Workshops (mandatory for level 5 cadets)

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Fund Raising – Cadets were given a book of six 50/50 tickets to sell as part of our next fundraiser. The tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets must be returned by December 6th.

Recruiting – this year we will again be running a “bring a friend” program. All cadets are encouraged to bring a friend who may be interested in joining cadets. If their friend joins and stays over three weeks the cadet who brought the friend will have their name entered into a draw for a prize.

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 Phinney 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 website at 161aircadets.ca, our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/, and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Thanks to all of our cadets who have been participating in the various Remembrance Week events.

Here is the information for this week:

Thursday 9 Nov 17

Sea Dogs Hockey Game – Support the Troops Night – Meet at Harbour Station at 6:15 PM – Dress for the game is uniform (t-shirt and tunic). There are still 9 spaces available for any cadets who would like to attend.

Friday 10 Nov 17

Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM. New members are welcome. Dress is civilian clothing.

Band: 7:00 – 9:30. Dress is civilian clothing

Remembrance Day Dinner: Thank you to the three cadets who have volunteered to serve dinner (FSgt Wallace, Cpl Clark, and AC Mason). Cadets should meet at the Riverside Golf and Country Club at 6:00 PM. Dinner will be provided.

Saturday 11 Nov 17

Remembrance Day Parade: Mandatory for ALL cadets. Cadets are to meet at River Valley Middle School in Grand Bay (Epworth Park Drive – behind the rink) at 10:00 AM. Dress for the day is shirt, tie, and tunic. Cadets who do not have a uniform yet should wear a collared shirt/dressy clothes if possible. The parade should finish around noon. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend the parade.

Harbour Station Remembrance Day Ceremony: There are eight cadets who will be attending the ceremony at Harbour Station. These cadets are too meet at Harbour Station at 9:30 AM at the east end of the rink on the arena floor. Capt MacDonald will be the point of contact for this ceremony.

Sunday 12 Nov 17

Biathlon: 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Note that there will NOT be regular marksmanship practice this week. This is the last biathlon practice prior to the zone competition.

Monday 13 Nov 17

Flying Scholarship: Cancelled this week due to the holiday

Wednesday 15 Nov 17

Regular Training – Dress is t-shirt and tunic

Upcoming Events:

• Saturday 18 Nov 17
• Zone biathlon competition- Saturday 18 Nov 17
• Saint John Santa Claus Parade (mandatory for band members)
• Sunday 19 Nov 17: McAllister Mall – Santa’s arrival (band)
• Saturday – Sunday 25-26 Nov 17: Band Seminar (Gagetown)
• Wednesday 29 Nov 17 – Senior Course Applications due
• Saturday 11 Dec 17 – Level 5 Workshops (mandatory for level 5 cadets)

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Fund Raising – Cadets were given a book of six 50/50 tickets to sell as part of our next fundraiser. The tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets must be returned by December 6th.

Recruiting – this year we will again be running a “bring a friend” program. All cadets are encouraged to bring a friend who may be interested in joining cadets. If their friend joins and stays over three weeks the cadet who brought the friend will have their name entered into a draw for a prize.

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 Phinney 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 facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.