Here are the updates for the rest of the week:

Sunday:

NO SKIING – There is no snow left at Elmhurst Outdoors

6:00 – 9:00 PM – Marksmanship, model building, RC flying, and flight simulation

Wednesday:
6:30 – 9:00 PM – Effective Speaking Competition at Simonds High School (meet at the pool doors). Dress for the week is t-shirt and tunic or shirt, tie, and tunic for the speakers. Speakers are Sgt Luttrell, Sgt MacIntyre, and LAC Eldridge.
PLEASE RETURN ALL LEAGUE TICKETS!

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
– Saturday 18 Mar 17 – Bowling at Fairview Lanes
– Sunday 19 Mar 17 – Marksmanship Competition

Fund Raising:
– League Tickets are now DUE – All cadets should return their league tickets the next time they are at a cadet activity
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 to everyone participated in, helped out with, or donated bottles for our bottle drive last weekend. Despite our low numbers, it was a success!

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:
No band or drill team this week.

Sunday:

Senior Trip to Quebec/Ottawa – cadets who are scheduled to go will be meeting at the armoury at 6:30 AM on Sunday morning. All forms must be returned prior to departure. Cadets should be wearing their cadet parka and are permitted to bring a duffle bag, bookbag, and garment bag (for uniform) – space on the bus is limited. Bring a lunch. Kit List. Parents wishing to get a hold of the cadets during the trip can call Capt Phinney’s cell phone. We will return Friday around 5:00 PM.

No optional training – marksmanship, model building, RC flying, or flight simulation

Wednesday:
No training during March Break

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

12 Mar 17 – Snowshoeing/Skiing at Elmhurst Outdoors weather permitting– To be confirmed via e-mail and website on 11 Mar 17

Fund Raising:
– League Tickets are now DUE – All cadets should return their league tickets the next time they are at a cadet activity
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.

Special Note: Capt Phinney will be away with the senior cadets over March break and will not have access to e-mail. Please call for urgent concerns. As such a weekly update will not be sent out until next Saturday.

Have a Happy March Break!

Congratulations to our band and drill team for their excellent performance last weekend at the provincial competition!

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:
No band or drill team this week.

6:00 – 9:00 PM – Bottle Drive Fund Raiser – Delivering flyers/bottle drop off. The senior cadets and other volunteer cadets will be delivering flyers in the Champlain Heights neighbourhood. Cadets are to meet in the parking lot of Champlain Heights School (located on the traffic circle on Champlain Dr). Dress is civilian clothing with cadet parka. Cadets will call their parents if finished before 9:00 PM.
If you have bottles to drop off, there will be someone at the trailer parked outside the armoury collecting bottles.

Saturday:
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Bottle Drive Fund Raiser – The senior cadets and other volunteer cadets will be collecting refundables in the Champlain Heights neighbourhood. Cadets are to meet in the parking lot of Champlain Heights School (located on the traffic circle on Champlain Dr). Dress is civilian clothing with cadet parka. Cadets will call their parents if finished before 12:00 PM.
If you have bottles to drop off, there will be someone at the trailer parked outside the armoury collecting bottles.

Sunday:
No skiing/snowshoeing this weekend due to the projected rain. We are going to try rescheduling this event for Sunday, March 12.

6:00 – 9:00 PM –Marksmanship, Model building, RC Flying, and Flight simulation (armoury).

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Regular training – dress is t-shirt and tunic. All cadets should have their parkas/winter jackets. The will be a preliminary competition for those participating in effective speaking. Have your speeches ready. Please return league tickets.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

5-10 Mar 17 – Senior Trip (Quebec & Ottawa)
12 Mar 17 – Snowshoeing/Skiing at Elmhurst Outdoors

Fund Raising:
– Cadets were given Air Cadet League tickets to sell. All cadets are expected to sell at least one book. Books have 12 tickets. Tickets sell for $2 or 3 for $5. Cadets should return at least $20 for each book depending on how the tickets were sold. Cadets must return any unsold tickets to the squadron by 1 Mar 17.

– Thanks to everyone who attended our roast beef dinner and auction!

– Don’t forget about the bottle drive this weekend!

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 are the updates for this week:

Friday:
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Drill team practice
7:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice

Saturday:
6:50 AM – Band and Drill Team Competition – Meet at the armoury in full uniform: shirt, tie, tunic (ribbons), and parka. Bring a water bottle. Cadets are scheduled to return home at 6:30 PM but may be earlier depending on the length of routines. Cadets will call on their way home. Lunch and supper will be provided.

The competition is scheduled to start at 8:00 AM. Our band is currently scheduled to go 9th and the drill team 14th. Parents are welcome to watch the competition which takes place at CFB Gagetown – building L33 (drive straight onto the base, turn right at the end of the street, and L33 is the first building on the left).

Sunday:
6:00 – 9:00 PM – Biathlon, Marksmanship, Model building, RC Flying, and Flight simulation (armoury).

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – CO’s Parade and guest speaker (dress is shirt, tie, tunic, and parka). All cadets are asked to bring civilian winter boots, snow pants, mitts, and hat as they will be going outside after the parade.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

25 Feb 17 – Bottle Drive
26 Feb 17 – Skiing/Snowshoeing at Elmhurst Outdoors
1 Mar 17 – Unit Effective Speaking Competition
5-10 Mar 17 – Senior Trip (Quebec & Ottawa)

Fund Raising:
– Cadets were given Air Cadet League tickets to sell. All cadets are expected to sell at least one book. Books have 12 tickets. Tickets sell for $2 or 3 for $5. Cadets should return at least $20 for each book depending on how the tickets were sold. Cadets must return any unsold tickets to the squadron by 1 Mar 17.

– The senior cadets will be holding a bottle drive on 25 Feb 17. Save up your refundables. There will be a drop off location at the armoury Friday evening and Saturday morning. We could use a few additional cadet/parent volunteers to assist on Friday evening or Saturday morning.

– Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets to the Roast Beef Dinner or donated items for the auction!

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.

Drill team and band WILL be happening this evening at the regularly scheduled times. The roads should be cleared by then. Enjoy the snow day!

Training will be cancelled for this evening due to the weather/today’s school closure.

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:
8:30 AM – Provincial Biathlon Competition – Meet at the armoury with all required gear. Meals and accommodations are all covered. Cadets are welcome to bring snacks. Cadets should be returning Sunday evening after supper. Cadets will call when they are on their way home.

6:00 – 7:00 PM – Drill team practice
7:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice

Saturday:
7:30 AM – Senior Course Interviews – Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic. Sgt Luttrell and Sgt MacIntyre will be travelling via van to Gagetown. We are the first unit scheduled for the interviews. Cadets should be back to the armoury by 11:30 AM.

Sunday:
6:00 – 9:00 PM – Marksmanship, Model building, RC Flying, and Flight simulation (armoury).

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Sports Night (dress is sports gear). Please return Roast Beef Dinner order forms.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

18 Feb 17 – Provincial Band and Drill Competition
18 Feb 17 – Roast Beef Dinner Fund Raiser
25 Feb 17 – Bottle Drive
1 Mar 17 – Unit Effective Speaking Competition
5-10 Mar 17 – Senior Trip (Quebec & Ottawa)

Fund Raising:
– Cadets were given Air Cadet League tickets to sell. All cadets are expected to sell at least one book. Books have 12 tickets. Tickets sell for $2 or 3 for $5. Cadets should return at least $20 for each book depending on how the tickets were sold. Cadets must return any unsold tickets to the squadron by 1 Mar 17.

– Cadets were given order forms for tickets to a roast beef dinner. The dinner will take place at Mixer’s Sports Bar on February 18. Tickets are $20. Cadets are to bring in their order forms and money and we will be sending the tickets home with the cadets and will also keep a record of those who purchased tickets. Roast Beef Dinner Order Form. Please return order forms on February 15 or before if possible.

– The senior cadets will be holding a bottle drive on 25 Feb 17. Save up your refundables. If anyone has a truck as is willing to help the seniors with picking up bottles, let us know.

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 are the updates for this week:

Friday:
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Drill team practice
7:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice – Bring any empty grocery bags you may have

Saturday:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM – Band Practice Day at Bayside Middle School. All band cadets must attend. Dress is civilian clothing. Please bring a lunch and bottle of water. Bring your instruments and music.

Sunday:
5:00 – 6:00 PM – Effective Speaking Training Session
6:10 – 7:30 PM – Mock Senior Course Interviews (dress is full uniform at the armoury – FSgt Caissie, Sgt Luttrell, Sgt MacIntyre)
6:00 – 9:00 PM – Biathlon, Marksmanship, Model building, RC Flying, and Flight simulation (armoury).

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Sports Night (dress is sports gear). Please return Roast Beef Dinner order forms.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

10-12 Feb 17 – Provincial Biathlon Competition
11 Feb 17 – National Course Interviews
18 Feb 17 – Provincial Band and Drill Competition
18 Feb 17 – Roast Beef Dinner Fund Raiser
25 Feb 17 – Bottle Drive
1 Mar 17 – Unit Effective Speaking Competition
5-10 Mar 17 – Senior Trip (Quebec & Ottawa)

Fund Raising:
– Cadets were given Air Cadet League tickets to sell. All cadets are expected to sell at least one book. Books have 12 tickets. Tickets sell for $2 or 3 for $5. Cadets should return at least $20 for each book depending on how the tickets were sold. Cadets must return any unsold tickets to the squadron by 1 Mar 17.

– Cadets were given order forms for tickets to a roast beef dinner. The dinner will take place at Mixer’s Sports Bar on February 18. Tickets are $20. Cadets are to bring in their order forms and money and we will be sending the tickets home with the cadets and will also keep a record of those who purchased tickets. Roast Beef Dinner Order Form  You can also order through the fund raising page on our website. Please return order forms on February 8.

– The senior cadets will be holding a bottle drive on 25 Feb 17. Save up your refundables. If anyone has a truck as is willing to help the seniors with picking up bottles, let us know.

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 are the updates for this week:

Friday:
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Drill team practice
7:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice – Bring any empty grocery bags you may have

Saturday:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM – Band Practice Day at Bayside Middle School. All band cadets must attend. Dress is civilian clothing. Please bring a lunch and bottle of water. Bring your instruments and music.

Sunday:
6:00 – 9:00 PM – Biathlon, Marksmanship, Model building, RC Flying, and Flight simulation (armoury).

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Regular Training (Dress is t-shirt and tunic with parka). Note that the sports night will be the following week.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

4 Feb 17 – Band Training Day
10-12 Feb 17 – Provincial Biathlon Competition
11 Feb 17 – National Course Interviews
18 Feb 17 – Provincial Band and Drill Competition
18 Feb 17 – Roast Beef Dinner Fund Raiser
25 Feb 17 – Bottle Drive
1 Mar 17 – Unit Effective Speaking Competition

Fund Raising:
– Cadets were given Air Cadet League tickets to sell. All cadets are expected to sell at least one book. Books have 12 tickets. Tickets sell for $2 or 3 for $5. Cadets should return at least $20 for each book depending on how the tickets were sold. Cadets must return any unsold tickets to the squadron by 1 Mar 17.

– Cadets were given order forms for tickets to a roast beef dinner. The dinner will take place at Mixer’s Sports Bar on February 18. Tickets are $20. Cadets are to bring in their order forms and money and we will be sending the tickets home with the cadets and will also keep a record of those who purchased tickets. The order form is attached Roast Beef Dinner Order Form.

– The senior cadets will be holding a bottle drive on 25 Feb 17. Save up your refundables. If anyone has a truck as is willing to help the seniors with picking up bottles, let us know.

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.

Good afternoon,

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Drill team practice
7:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice

Saturday:
21 Jan 17 – Gabriel Comeau Memorial Sports Competition in Gagetown – All cadets are to meet at the armoury at 7:00 AM. Bus is expected to return at 6:30 PM. Lunch and supper will be provided. Dress for the day is sports gear. Cadets should have a winter jacket with them. Bring a water bottle.
Cadets attending will be FCpl Abujayyab, AC Eldridge, Cpl Finnigan, Sgt MacIntyre, AC Robicheau, Cpl Noel, and Sgt Wallace

Sunday:
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Level 4 and above will be meeting to go through the parade sequence. Dress is civilian clothing. Pizza will be provided for those staying for evening training.
6:00 – 9:00 PM – Biathlon, Marksmanship, Model building, RC Flying, and Flight simulation (armoury).

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – CO’s Parade – Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic. ALL CADETS MUST BE WEARING THEIR PARKAS or a winter jacket if they do not have a parka.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

28 Jan 17 – Band Training Day
4 Feb 17 – Band Training Day
10-12 Feb 17 – Provincial Biathlon Competition
11 Feb 17 – National Course Interviews
18 Feb 17 – Provincial Band and Drill Competition
18 Feb 17 – Roast Beef Dinner Fund Raiser
25 Feb 17 – Bottle Drive

Effective Speaking: Capt MacDonald will be meeting with any cadets interested in effective speaking next week. Information about the competition topics and rules can be found on the Air Cadet League Website at: http://aircadetleague.com/effective-speaking-program/

Fund Raising:
– Cadets were given Air Cadet League tickets to sell. All cadets are expected to sell at least one book. Books have 12 tickets. Tickets sell for $2 or 3 for $5. Cadets should return at least $20 for each book depending on how the tickets were told. Cadets must return any unsold tickets to the squadron by 1 Mar 17.

– Cadets were given order forms for tickets to a roast beef dinner. The dinner will take place at Mixer’s Sports Bar on February 18. Tickets are $20. Cadets are to bring in their order forms and money and we will be sending the tickets home with the cadets and will also keep a record of those who purchased tickets. The order form is found here: Roast Beef Dinner Order Form.

– The senior cadets will be holding a bottle drive on 25 Feb 17. Save up your refundables. If anyone has a truck as is willing to help the seniors with picking up bottles, let us know.

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.

Note: We have been working on our website over the holidays. You will now find more up-to-date information and resources. Check out our website: 161aircadets.ca and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Here are the updates for this week:

Friday:
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Drill team practice
7:00 – 9:30 PM – Band practice

Saturday:
8:00 AM – Flying Scholarship Exam – meet at the armoury in uniform (shirt, tie, and tunic). Cadets will be returning home around 1:00 PM.

Sunday:
6:00 – 9:00 PM – Biathlon, Marksmanship, Model building, RC Flying, and Flight simulation (armoury).

Wednesday:
6:20 – 9:10 PM – Regular Training – Dress is t-shirt and tunic. ALL CADETS MUST BE WEARING THEIR PARKAS or a winter jacket if they do not have a parka.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

21 Jan 17 – Gabriel Comeau Memorial Sports Competition in Gagetown: Cadets attending will be FCpl Abujayyab, AC Eldridge, Cpl Finnigan, Sgt MacIntyre, AC Robicheau, Cpl Noel, and Sgt Wallace
28 Jan 17 – Band Training Day
4 Feb 17 – Band Training Day
10-12 Feb 17 – Provincial Biathlon Competition
11 Feb 17 – National Course Interviews
18 Feb 17 – Provincial Band and Drill Competition
18 Feb 17 – Roast Beef Dinner Fund Raiser
25 Feb 17 – Bottle Drive

Fund Raising:
– Cadets were given order forms for tickets to a roast beef dinner. The dinner will take place at Mixer’s Sports Bar on February 18. Tickets are $20. Cadets are to bring in their order forms and money and we will be sending the tickets home with the cadets and will also keep a record of those who purchased tickets. The order form is attached.

– The senior cadets will be holding a bottle drive on 25 Feb 17. Save up your refundables. If anyone has a truck as is willing to help the seniors with picking up bottles, let us know.

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.

Note: We have been working on our website over the holidays. You will now find more up-to-date information and resources. Check out our website: 161aircadets.ca and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.