Here is the weekly update

Friday: Band from 1830-2100. Any new members interested in joining the band are welcome to attend.

Saturday: Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend. This is for level 4 and 5 cadets, training starts at 0800 on Saturday and wraps up at 1530 on Sunday. Bring a lunch for Saturday, all other meals will be provided. Bring a change of clothes, stuff for sleeping, shower, deodorant, etc. Make sure you have sports gear for Sunday’s team building activity.

Sunday: Biathlon and Marksmanship. 1800-2100 at the Armouries, all returning biathlon team members and any one interested in joining or just seeing what biathlon is are welcome to attend. Bring your sports gear. Anyone interested in trying marksmanship is welcome to attend.

Monday: Flying Scholarship 1830-2030. Any level 3+ or 15 years and up that are interested in applying for the Glider or Power courses this year or next should attend. Classes take place at Simonds High School as we will once again be training jointly with 527. Those planning to apply and write the entrance exams this year should speak to Lt. Cameron about getting an FTGU.

Wednesday: Sports Night, dress is sports gear.
Senior applying for parade positions should be prepared to arrive in uniform, with shirt, tie and ribbons. As soon as the interview schedule is available, it will be provided to those getting interviewed. Bring your sports gear.

Annual validation forms went home this past Wednesday, be sure to have them updated and returned as soon as possible. Any new cadets should try to have their paperwork, including birth certificate, provincial health card, or other required ID brought in as soon as possible to avoid missing any training or trips.

Upcoming Events:
– 29 Sep 19: Gliding in Mirimichi, meet @ Armouries
– 18-20 Oct 19: Fall FTX @ Nicol Woodlot

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.

Here is the weekly update

Friday: Band from 1830-2100. Any new members interested in joining the band are welcome to attend.

Sunday: Battle of Britain Parade. Cadets should show up for 1000. We will meet in the Irving parking lot on Charlotte St behind the Admiral Beatty building. The parade should end around 1200 and there will be refreshments served afterwards, provided by the parents committee. If the forecast is calling for rain, expect the parade to be moved to the Barrack Green Armouries, we will post here and on Facebook if that happens.

Biathlon. 1800-2100 at the Armouries, all returning biatlon team members and any one interested in joining or just seeing what biathlon is are welcome to attend.

Monday: Flying Scholarship 1830-2030. Any level 3+ or 15 years and up that are interested in applying for the Glider or Power courses this year or next should attend. Classes take place at Simonds High School as we will once again be training jointly with 527. Those planning to write apply and write the entrance exams this year should speak to Lt. Cameron about getting an FTGU.

Wednesday: Regular training, dress is t-shirt

Annual validation forms went home this past Wednesday, be sure to have them updated and returned as soon as possible. Any new cadets should try to have their paperwork, including birth certificate, provincial health card, or other required ID brought in as soon as possible to avoid missing any training or trips.

Senior Cadets – Parade position interviews will be held on Wednesday the 25th. You should plan to bring or wear your uniform that night and have a written narrative prepared explaining why you are interested in having a parade position along with what you would bring to that role. We will meet next Wednesday to get a list of those who will be interviewed.

Upcoming Events:
– 21/22 Sep 19: Senior Cadet Training Weekend @ Armouries
– 29 Sep 19: Gliding in Mirimichi, meet @ Armouries
– 18-20 Oct 19: Fall FTX @ Nicol Woodlot

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.

Here is the weekly update, hurricane delayed edition.

No training this weekend

Wednesday: Regular training, dress is t-shirt

Annual validation forms will be sent out this upcoming Wednesday, be sure to have them updated and returned as soon as possible. Any new cadets should try to have their paperwork, including birth certificate, provincial health card, or other required ID brought in as soon as possible to avoid missing any training or trips.

Senior Cadets – Check the training schedule page, the latest update has been posted.

Upcoming Events:
– 15 Sep 19: Battle of Britain Parade @ Kings Square from 1000 until 1200
– 21/22 Sep 19: Senior Cadet Training Weekend @ Armouries
– 29 Sep 19: Gliding in Mirimichi, meet @ Armouries
– 18-20 Oct 19: Fall FTX @ Nicol Woodlot

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.

We’re back!

Anyone interested in joining is welcome to show up, we will have staff to talk to and forms to fill out available. Please bring your child’s provincial health card along with their birth certificate or proof of residency.
Returning cadets, dress is civilian clothing. If you have uniform part to return of exchange, please bring them with you.

Upcoming events:
– Sept 15: Battle of Britain Parade
– Sept 21-22: Senior Cadet Training Weekend
– Sept 28: Gliding
– Oct 3-5: Tagging
– Oct 18-20: Fall FTX

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.

We are evaluating a service/app called Remind as a way to boost communications more and will share details on it shortly. This service will be available to parents and cadets to use.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: No Training

Saturday: 1800-2100: ACR Practice. Dress is civilian clothing. We will be doing some more practice for ACR. Bring your boots and polishing kits.

Sunday: 0900-1630: ACR! Cadets should arrive no later than 0900 in civilian clothing for ACR practice. Bring all your uniforms parts with you, and your polishing kit. The unit will provide lunch and water.
Parents and guests: You should be seated no later than 1330.
ACR is being held at the Barrack Green Armouries.

Tuesday: 1800-2100: Awards Banquet. Cadets should be in full uniform, but with a bow tie instead of your regular tie. We still have some left in supply. You do not need to wear your wedge.
Parents and guests: You may wear what you wish.
The dinner is taking place at the 69 Branch Legion, located at 714 Wilson St (Behind the old west side liquor store).

Wednesday: 1830-2000: Summer training info session for parents and cadets. If it is your first summer going away or you have any questions, we will be available to answer you questions.
Level 3/4s that still have to write the aviation test or teach your class, Lt. Cameron will be available.

Upcoming events:
– June 7-9: Spring FTX
– June Ottawa Trip!
– July – August: Summer Courses!

FTX Note: Friday 1800 Senior cadets arrive (level 4/5s) to setup and do taskings.
Saturday 0900 All other cadets march into the site.
Sunday 1500 All cadets depart the site.
All meals will be provided, a kit list and directions will be posted on the website and facebook this weekend.
Location is here (click link), right across from 850 Campbell Rd. Do not use #850’s driveway to turn around and do not enter the FTX site in your own vehicles.

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.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: Drill Team 1800-1900 followed by Band 1900-2130. This is the last practice prior to ACR, please show up.

Sunday: No Training

Wednesday: ACR Practice. Dress is civilian clothing, bring your boots and polishing kits as we will be working on your boots.
Summer Training offers are due back.

Upcoming events:
– June 2nd: ACR
– June 4th: Squadron Awards Banquet
– June 7-9: Spring FTX
– June Ottawa Trip!

ACR Practice will be taking place on Saturday June 1st from 1800-2100.
On June 2nd, cadets are to arrive at 0900 in civilian clothing with all your uniforms parts. We will be doing some extra practice and setting up a few displays. The squadron will provide lunch. Parents should be seated by 1330.

Awards Banquet: Cadets are to dress in uniform, with dress shirt and a black bow tie. We have bow ties in supply available for $10. No wedge.
Parents, you may wear whatever you like.

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.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: No Training

Sunday: No Training

Wednesday: Co’s Parade. Dress is dress shirt, but no tunic or tie. 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.
We also need your Awards Banquet forms back ASAP so we can order the meals.

Cadets: Keep working on your uniforms, we are seeing improvements!

Upcoming events:
– June 2nd: ACR
– June 4th: Squadron Awards Banquet
– June 7-9: Spring FTX
– June Ottawa Trip!

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.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: Band and Drill Team: 1800 – 2100

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: Keep working on your uniforms, we are seeing improvements!

Upcoming events:
– June 2nd: ACR
– June 4th: Squadron Awards Banquet
– June 7-9: Spring FTX
– June Ottawa Trip!

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.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: Drill Team: 1800-1900
Band: 1900-2130
This is the last practice session before competition, everybody needs to show up and band members need to bring your instruments.

Saturday: Drill Team and Band, your bus departs at 0730 from HMCS Brunswicker (160 Chesley Dr, near the North end McDonald’s). Show up for 0710 in uniform with all the kit/instruments/etc you need. Lunch will be provided. You will be returning between 1730 and 1800.

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:
– April 26-28: Tagging. The schedule is posted here, if you see an empty spot and are available, please sign up.
– 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.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: No Training

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.

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:
– April 26-28: Tagging. See below.
– 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!

Tagging: Cadets should take at least one shift for tagging. Band and Drill team members can only tag on Sunday. We have 5 locations* and a schedule will be posted later, but expected shifts are as follows:

Friday: 1800-2100
Saturday: 0900-1200, 1200-1500, 1500-1800, 1800-2100
Sunday: 1200-1600

Please message or post on the Facebook page with your preferred date and time.

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.