Here is the information for this week:Here is the information for this week:

Thursday 2 Nov 17

Poppy Campaign: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (or 8:30 for Costco): Dress is uniform with shirt, tie, and tunic. Your supervisor will meet you at the location with the poppies. Schedule is attached. If you have any issues, please contact Capt Meunier.

Friday 3 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

Saturday 4 Nov 17

Poppy Campaign: Various shifts – see schedule. Contact Capt Meunier if you have any questions.
Teddy Bear Fair: Volunteer opportunity for cadets who are working on their DofE. 1691 Army Cadets are volunteering at the hospital all day and have opened it up to our DofE cadets. Contact Capt A. Phinney if you are interested.

Sunday 5 Nov 17

Church Services (Grand Bay and KV): Various local churches have asked for cadets to participate in Sunday’s Remembrance Day service. Those who signed up can contact the staff member if charge if they have questions. Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic.
Marksmanship and Biathlon: 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Dress is civilian clothing

Monday 6 Nov 17

Poppy Campaign: 6:00 – 9:00 PM – See schedule. Contact Capt Meunier if you have any questions.
Flying Scholarship: 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Simonds High School

Tuesday 7 Nov 17

Poppy Campaign: 6:00 – 9:00 PM – See schedule. Contact Capt Meunier if you have any questions.
Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing Candlelight Vigil: 6:15 – 8:15 PM at Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing (422 Bay St, Saint John, NB E2M 7L4). There will be refreshments and time to speak with the veterans following the ceremony. Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic. We are encouraging any cadets who are available to attend this ceremony.

Wednesday 8 Nov 17

Sports Night – Dress is sports gear.

Parent Open House/Information Session – 6:30 – 7:00 PM – The Commanding Officer will be available to meet with parents to discuss what the mandatory training program entails, what optional training options the squadron has for cadets, summer training opportunities (camp), and how you can help. If you have any questions or just want to find out more about the program or policies, please come in. We will be in the portable classroom (trailer outside the armoury).

Upcoming Events:

• Thursday 9 Nov 17 – Sea Dogs Game – There are 23 tickets available for cadets to attend the Support the Troops Game. Cadets who have signed up for the poppy campaign have to opportunity to attend this game. Please let Capt A. Phinney know or sign up on the the bulletin board for the game.
• Friday 10 Nov 17 – Remembrance Day dinner – Thank you to the cadets who signed up
• Saturday 11 Nov 17 – Remembrance Day Parades (mandatory for all cadets). The squadron parades at River Valley Middle School in Grand Bay but there are 8 spaces available for cadets to attend the Harbour Station Ceremony. If you are interested in going to Harbour Station, please see FSgt Wallace.
• 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- Saturday
• Sunday 25-26 Nov 17 – Band Seminar (Gagetown)
• Saturday 11 Dec 17 – Level 5 Workshops (mandatory for level 5 cadets)

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

Squadron Clothing: We are looking into making 161 branded clothing available for purchase. Before doing so we would like to see how many people would be interested and what types of clothing/products most desirable. Please take a minute to fill out our short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KG3QM99

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.

We are looking into making 161 branded clothing available for purchase. Before doing so we would like to see how many people would be interested and what types of clothing/products most desirable.

Please take a minute to fill out our short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KG3QM99

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 27 Oct 17
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM. This is our first practice and new members are welcome. Dress is civilian clothing.

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

Sunday 29 Oct 17

Marksmanship and Biathlon: 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Dress is civilian clothing

Monday 30 Oct 17
Flying Scholarship: 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Simonds High School

Poppy Campaign: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (or 8:30 for Costco): Dress is uniform with shirt, tie, and tunic. Your supervisor will meet you at the location with the poppies. Schedule is attached. If you have any issues, please contact Capt Meunier. Poppy Schedule 2017

Wednesday 1 Nov 17
Regular Training – Dress is t-shirt and tunic.

Upcoming Events:
– Tuesday 7 Nov 17 – Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing remembrance ceremony
– Friday 10 Nov 17 – Remembrance Day dinner – Two cadets are needed for servers (let Capt Phinney know if you are interested)
– Saturday 11 Nov 17 – Remembrance Day Parades (mandatory for all cadets)
– Saturday 18 Nov 17 – Zone biathlon competition
– Saturday 18 Nov 17 – Saint John Santa Claus Parade (mandatory for band members)
– Saturday – Sunday 25-26 Nov 17 – Band Seminar (Gagetown)
– Saturday 11 Dec 17 – Level 5 Workshops (mandatory for level 5 cadets)

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

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.

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 20 Oct 17

Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Dress is civilian clothing. New members welcome.
Band: 7:00 – 9:30. Dress is civilian clothing

Sunday 22 Oct 17
Orienteering Competition: 7:45 AM – approximately 5:00 PM. The six cadets participating are WO2 Reed, FSgt Wallace, Sgt Abujayyab, FCpl Buck, FCpl Lawless, and Cpl Robicheau. They are to dress warmly in brightly coloured clothing (dress in layers and you will be outside for the day). Bring a water bottle. Lunch will be provided.
Marksmanship and Biathlon: 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Dress is civilian clothing

Monday 23 Oct 17

Flying Scholarship: 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Simonds High School

Wednesday 25 Oct 17

Halloween Party – We will be hosting 527 squadron for a joint activity. Dress for the evening is civilian clothing. Cadets are welcome to wear a cadet appropriate costume.

Upcoming Events:

• Poppy Campaign: Mon 30 Oct 17, Thu 2 Nov 17, Sat 4 Nov 17, Mon 6 Nov 17, and Tue 7 Nov 17. Cadets are participating in the poppy campaign at various locations. A copy of the schedule with the timings and locations is attached. Cadets were asked to sign up this past Wednesday. Please confirm with your families that the date/time you signed up is fine. If you would like to change your time, please contact Capt Meunier. We will confirm and post the schedule next week. Poppy Schedule 2017

• Tuesday 7 Nov 17 – Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing remembrance ceremony
• Friday 10 Nov 17 – Remembrance Day dinner – Two cadets are needed for servers (let Capt Phinney know if you are interested)
• Saturday 11 Nov 17 – Remembrance Day Parades (mandatory for all cadets)
• Saturday 18 Nov 17 – Zone biathlon competition
• Saturday 18 Nov 17 – Saint John Santa Claus Parade (mandatory for band members)
• Saturday – Sunday 25-26 Nov 17 – Band Seminar (Gagetown)- Saturday 11 Dec 17 – Level 5 Workshops (mandatory for level 5 cadets)

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

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.

Here is the information for this week:

Tagging: Thursday 12 Oct – Saturday 14 Oct 17

Cadets will be tagging at the various locations indicated in the attached schedule. Dress for the event is shirt, tie, tunic, and wedge. This is our biggest fund raiser so please ensure you are there for your shift.

Tagging Schedule October 2017

Tagging Supervisor Instructions:

Bring the tagging cans and the tags to the location assigned. A tagging schedule will be e-mailed out/posted on the website/posted on the facebook page. When tagging, cadets will stand in the entrance/exit of the store (unless directed otherwise by the store manager). Cadets can greet customers (example – Have a nice day.). Cadets should give those customers who make donations a tag and thank them. Cadets should be on their best behaviour as they are in the public eye. Cadets should not be slouching, chewing gum/eating, have their hands in their pockets, acting unprofessionally, etc. Please correct any issues that you notice. Cadets should be in their full uniforms (if they have them – some first years may not have uniforms yet) including shirt, tie, tunic, and wedge. At the end of the shift, please drop off you cans to the armoury (unless advised otherwise that someone will be picking up your can). Please ensure that the cadets’ names are on the bottom of the can. We track how much each cadet raised.

Friday 13 Oct 17

Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM. This is our first practice and new members are welcome. Dress is civilian clothing.
Band: 7:00 – 9:30. Dress is civilian clothing

Sunday 14 Oct 17

Marksmanship and Biathlon: 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Dress is civilian clothing

Monday 15 Oct 17

Flying Scholarship: 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Simonds High School

Wednesday 17 Oct 17 CO`s Parade – Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic.

Paperwork – All cadets must return the paperwork to the admin officer (2Lt Kinney) ASAP. This includes enrollment forms, annual validation forms, and detailed health questionnaires. Cadets will not be permitted to attend events (field training, etc) if this paperwork has not been returned.

Upcoming Events:

– 21 Oct 17 – NB/PEI Provincial Orienteering Competition (6 cadets who signed up: WO2 Reed, FSgt Wallace, Sgt Abujayyab, FCpl Buck, FCpl Lawless, Cpl Robicheau))

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

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.

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 6 Oct 17 – 6:20 PM – approximately 9:00 PM: Bottle Drive Flyer Delivery

Meet at Champlain Heights School. Dress is civilian clothing with cadet parka (if cool). We will be going around the Champlain Heights and Forest Hills neighborhoods delivering flyers advertising the bottle drive on Saturday. If any parents are willing to help, please meet us at the school on Friday.Cadets/parents/anyone can drop off their bottles to the armoury (there will be a trailer parked outside) on Friday evening between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

Saturday 7 Oct 17 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM – Bottle Drive

Meet at Champlain Heights School. Dress is civilian clothing with cadet parka. We will be going around the Champlain Heights and Forest Hills neighbourhoods collecting bottles from people who left them out. Any parents who have suitable vehicles (truck or trailer) are welcome to help out. Anyone who does not live in those neighbourhoods can drop off their recyclables to the trailer that will be parked in the armoury parking lot. A flyer is attached. Share with your friends and family.

There will be no Band, Drill Team, Marksmanship, or Biathlon this weekend due to the bottle drive and Thanksgiving Holiday!

Monday 9 Oct 17 – No flying scholarship due to the holiday.

Wednesday 11 Oct 17 – Regular Training – 6:20 -9:10 PM at the armoury

Dress for the evening will be t-shirt and tunic

Paperwork – All cadets must return the paperwork to the admin officer (2Lt Kinney) ASAP. This includes enrollment forms, annual validation forms, and detailed health questionnaires. Cadets will not be permitted to attend events (field training, etc) if this paperwork has not been returned.

Fund raising –

Tagging: We will be tagging (collecting money) at the local stores from 12-14 Oct 17. Each cadet is expected to do at least one shift. Cadets can sign up for more than one shift. Funds raised are tracked and an award is given to the top fund raiser each year. The current sign-up sheet is attached. The yellow highlighted spaces are still available. If you are a cadet and want to claim a spot now, let Capt Phinney know. If you are a parent and are able to help supervise your cadet, please let us know. We will be calling all cadets to fill the spaces before next week. If you are no longer available for your tagging spot please let up know. Tagging Schedule October 2017

Upcoming Events:

– 21 Oct 17 – NB/PEI Provincial Orienteering Competition (6 cadets who signed up: WO2 Reed, FSgt Wallace, Sgt Abujayyab, FCpl Buck, FCpl Lawless, Cpl Robicheau))

– 24 Oct 17 – Read with Reed – Community Service Literacy Outreach

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

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.

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 29 Sep 17 at 6:30 PM – Sunday 1 Oct 17 at 3:45 PM: Field Training Exercise

The cadets will be completing their mandatory survival training at the Elmhurst Outdoors group campsite. This is located on the Ganong Road on the Kingston Peninsula. The site is located about a kilometer past the Elmhurst Outdoors lodge (65 Ganong Rd, Erbs Cove, NB E5N 8B2). It is on the same side of the road as the lodge and the 161 Parent Committee sign will be at the end of the driveway. Parents are asked not to enter the driveway to the campsite. Cadets will hike in with their gear. All meals will be provided. A kit list is attached – note that we do have a few sleeping bags available if a cadet does not have one. Dress for the outdoors and the weather (it is supposed to get cold overnight). Directions are also attached. Kit List and Directions

There will be no Band, Drill Team, Marksmanship, or Biathlon this weekend due to the Field Training Exercise

Monday 2 Oct 17 – Flying Scholarship (Ground School Training) – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Simonds High School (527 Office)

Wednesday 4 Oct 17 – Regular Training – 6:20 -9:10 PM at the armoury. Dress for the evening will be t-shirt and tunic

Paperwork – All cadets must return the paperwork to the admin officer (2Lt Kinney) ASAP. This includes enrollment forms, annual validation forms, and detailed health questionnaires. Cadets will not be permitted to attend events (field training, etc) if this paperwork has not been returned.

Fund raising – Bottle Drive: We have a bottle drive scheduled for the morning of Saturday 7 Oct 17. We need as many people with trucks as possible to help us out with collecting bottles. If you have a truck and are available to help us with this please let me know. The number of drivers will help us determine how many neighbourhoods we are able to visit.

Tagging: We will be tagging at the local stores from 12-14 Oct 17. Each cadet is expected to do at least one shift. Cadets can sign up for more than one shift. Funds raised are tracked and an award is given to the top fund raiser each year. A sign-up sheet is available on the bulletin board at the armoury. Sign up early to get the time and location that’s best for you.

Upcoming Events:

– 6-7 Oct 17 – Bottle Drive

– 12-14 Oct 17 – Tagging Fund Raiser

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

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.

Congratulations to the cadets who were promoted or received qualification badges last night. Here are the events for the week:

Thursday 21 Sep 17 – Sea Dogs Hockey Game

Irving Oil has kindly offered us tickets to a Sea Dogs game again this year. We have 50 tickets for the Sea Dogs Vs Halifax Home Opener on Thursday, September 21st. Meet at the entrance to Harbour Station at 6:15 PM. The game starts at 7:00 PM. Dress for this event will be civilian clothing with the squadron t-shirt if you have one. If you still want to go/have a guest who would like to attend, there is a ticket left.

Friday 22 Sep 17 – 6:00 – 9:00 PM – Band practice – dress is civilian clothing and new cadets are welcome to attend. We plan to start drill team next Friday.

Saturday 23 Sep 17 – Gliding (Mandatory Training)

The cadets will be travelling to Miramichi, NB to go gliding. Meet at the armouy at 6:45 AM. The bus is departing at 7:00 AM. Dress for the day is civilian clothing. Wear something comfortable and dress is layers (bring a sweater/jacket) as the cadets will be outside for the entire day. Please do not wear orange. Cadets must bring a lunch and water to drink (there are no restaurants or microwaves on the air field). Supper will be provided for the cadets. We will be return after supper (unless there are weather problems). We anticipate arriving back at the armoury by 9:00 PM but cadets will call when they are on the way home.

Sunday 24 Sep 17 – Marksmanship and Biathlon – 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Armoury

New cadets are welcome to attend. Dress is civilian clothing. Cadets planning to do biathlon should wear sports gear.
Yearbook Meeting/Information Session – 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the ArmouryAny cadets in levels 3 or higher that are interested in helping out with the squadron yearbook by taking photos are asked to attend this information meeting. If you have a camera, bring it with you.

Monday 25 Sep 17 – Flying Scholarship (Ground School Training) – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Simonds High School (527 Office)

Wednesday 27 Sep 17 – Sports Night – 6:20 -9:10 PM at the armouryDress for the evening will be sports gear. We will be completing the Cadet Fitness Assessment. All cadets must complete this at least once a year as a level training requirement and a requirement for promotion over the rank of LAC.

Paperwork – All cadets must return the paperwork to the admin officer (2Lt Kinney) ASAP. This includes enrollment forms, annual validation forms, and detailed health questionnaires. Cadets will not be permitted to attend events (gliding, field training, etc) if this paperwork has not been returned. 

Fund raising

Bottle Drive: We have a bottle drive scheduled for the morning of Saturday 7 Oct 17. We need as many people with trucks as possible to help us out with collecting bottles. If you have a truck and are available to help us with this please let me know. The number of drivers will help us determine how many neighbourhoods we are able to visit.

Tagging: We will be tagging at the local stores from 12-14 Oct 17. Each cadet is expected to do at least one shift. Cadets can sign up for more than one shift. Funds raised are tracked and an award is given to the top fund raiser each year. A sign-up sheet is available on the bulletin board at the armoury. Sign up early to get the time and location that’s best for you.

Upcoming Events:

• – 29 Sep – 1 Oct 17 – Field Training Exercise (mandatory training for all cadets)
• – 6-7 Oct 17 – Bottle Drive
• – 12-14 Oct 17 – Tagging Fund Raiser

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

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.

It was great to see so many cadets on parade yesterday. Keep up the good work everyone. We are quite busy for the next month so here are the details about what is happening over the next week:

Friday 15 Sep 17 – 6:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice for returning cadets only as the band will be playing at the parade on Saturday. New cadets will be welcome to start attending band the following Friday (22 Sep 17)

Saturday 16 Sep 17 – Freedom of the City Parade – Mandatory for all cadets (1:00 PM)

All cadets in the Greater Saint John Area will receive the Freedom of the City at a parade taking place in front of city hall. This is a special honour granted to military units and this is a once in a lifetime event. Cadets should arrive at the corner of King St and Germain St for 1:00 PM.  The parade will start at 2:00 PM. Parents and the general public are welcome to attend the parade and should be there by 1:30 PM. The parade will also include flypasts by two CF-18 fighter jets. There will be photos and a barbecue following the parade. Expected end time for the event will be 3:30 PM. Dress for the parade is shirt, tie, and tunic for cadets who have uniforms. Those cadets who do not have uniforms are still expected to attend and should wear dress pants and collared shirt if them own them.

Meet the pilots/aircraft – 5:00 – 6:30 PM at the Airport

Cadets and their family are welcome to visit the Irving Hanger (the first one as you drive by) to meet the CF-18 pilots and personnel from 410 Sqn on Saturday evening. Dress is civilian clothing. This is only open to cadets not the general public.

Sunday 17 Sep 17 – Battle of Britain Parade – Mandatory for all cadets (10:00 AM)

Our cadets will be attending the Battle of Britain parade honouring our veterans who served in the Battle of Britain during World War II. This parade takes place at the cenotaph at King’s Square. Cadets will meet outside the Admiral Beatty Complex (corner of King`s Square) at 1000 hrs. The parade will be finished by noon. Dress for the parade is shirt, tie, and tunic for cadets who have uniforms. Those cadets who do not have uniforms are still expected to attend and should wear dress pants and collared shirt if them own them. There will be a short church service following the parade for any cadets who are interested.Parents are asked to bring sweets, sandwiches, veggie, fruit, or cheese trays for the reception that follows the parade. These can be dropped off at the Admiral Beatty prior to the parade.

Marksmanship and Biathlon – 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Armoury

This will be our first practice for the training year. New cadets are welcome to attend. Dress is civilian clothing. Cadets planning to do biathlon should wear sports gear.
We will hold our yearbook information session next Sunday (24 Sep 17).

Monday 18 Sep 17 – Flying Scholarship (Ground School Training) – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Simonds High School (527 Office)

This will be the first night of training. This training is intended for those cadets who plan to pursue their pilot`s license. Cadets should be in training level 3 or higher to attend this training and should bring pen and paper with them. The training is highly academic and provides cadets with information required to pass the Glider and Power Pilot Scholarship entrance exams.

Wednesday 20 Sep 17 – CO`s Parade and 75th Anniversary Cake Cutting Celebration – 6:20 -9:10 PM at the armoury

Dress for the evening will be shirt, tie, and tunic. Parents are welcome to attend CO`s parades. Regular training will follow the parade.

Thursday 21 Sep 17 – Sea Dogs Hockey Game

Irving Oil has kindly offered us tickets to a Sea Dogs game again this year. We have 50 tickets for the Sea Dogs Vs Halifax Home Opener on Thursday, September 21st. We currently have 38 people signed up. If you didn`t sign up on Wednesday but would still like to go or have a guest that would like to attend, please contact Capt A. Phinney. Tickets will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. If you signed up but find out you can no longer attend, please let Capt Phinney know ASAP so we can find someone else to fill the spot. Dress for this event will be civilian clothing with the squadron t-shirt if you have one.

Paperwork – All cadets must return the paperwork to the admin officer (2Lt Kinney) ASAP. This includes enrollment forms, annual validation forms, and detailed health questionnaires. Cadets will not be permitted to attend events (gliding, field training, etc) if this paperwork has not been returned. 

Fund raising – We have a bottle drive scheduled for the morning of Saturday 7 Oct 17. We need as many people with trucks as possible to help us out with collecting bottles. If you have a truck and are available to help us with this please let Capt Phinney know. The number of drivers will help us determine how many neighbourhoods we are able to visit.

Upcoming Events:

• – 23 Sep 17 – Gliding (mandatory training for all cadets)
• – 29 Sep – 1 Oct 17 – Field Training Exercise (mandatory training for all cadets)
• – 6-7 Oct 17 – Bottle Drive
• – 12-14 Oct 17 – Tagging Fund Raiser
  For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

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.

Sea Dogs Hockey Game:

Irving Oil has kindly offered us tickets to a Sea Dogs game again this year. We have 50 tickets for the Sea Dogs Vs Halifax Home Opener on Thursday, September 21st. Any cadets wishing to attend must sign up tomorrow evening (13 Sep 17). Cadets will have first priority but we need to fill all 50 seats so the invitation to attend is extended to family and friends of the cadets on a first come, first serve basis. Once we have all the cadets signed up we will confirm other guests.

Upcoming:

Don’t forget that tomorrow is regular training and this weekend we have two parades:

Saturday 16 Sep 17 – All cadets in the Greater Saint John Area will receive the Freedom of the City at a parade taking place in front of city hall. This is a special honour granted to military units. Cadets should arrive at the corner of King St and Germain St at 1:00 PM. The parade will start at 2:00 PM. Parents and the general public are welcome to attend the parade. There will be photos and a barbecue following the parade.

Sunday 17 Sep 17 – Our cadets will be attending the Battle of Britain parade honouring our veterans who served in the Battle of Britain during World War II. This parade takes place at the cenotaph at King’s Square. Cadets will meet outside the Admiral Beatty Complex at 1000 hrs. The parade will be finished by noon. Parents are asked to bring sweets, sandwiches, veggie, fruit, or cheese trays for the reception that follows the parade. These can be dropped off at the Admiral Beatty prior to the parade.