Category: Weekly Updates

Weekly Update Nov 1-7 18

01 Nov 18
Capt Cameron
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Here are the updates for the week:
Friday: Drill Team 1800 – 1900, Followed by Band from 1900 to 2130

Sunday: Marksmanship, and Flight Simulation – 1800 to 2100 at the armoury. Biathlon has no scheduled training, but are encouraged to come out and practice shooting. (Note that RC Flying and Model Building will be starting soon)

Monday: Ground school from 1830 to 2030 at Simonds High School

Wednesday: Regular Training. Dress is t-shirt with tunic, and you must bring a coat, civilian coats are acceptable.

Annual Validation and Detailed Medical Forms – All returning cadets must bring back these forms ASAP. If you are not sure if you have returned your forms, see Lt. Hutchinson.

Upcoming events:

– 03 Nov 18 – Level 5 Workshops, this is for Level 5 cadets that have not participated before. This will take place at the Armouries, dress for cadets is uniform with tunic, no tie.
– 10 Nov 18 – Level training weekend, this is for Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 cadets. More information will be going out soon
– 11 Nov 18 – Remembrance Day, we will be attending the service in Grand Bay-Westfield.
– 17-18 Nov 18 – Zone Biathlon Competition, more information will be going out soon.

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.

Weekly Update Oct 25 – 31 18 – No Cadets on Oct 31st

25 Oct 18
Capt Cameron
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Here are the updates for the week:
Friday: Drill Team 1800 – 1900, See information regarding Band Weekend below.

Sunday: Biathlon, Marksmanship, and Flight Simulation – 1800 to 2100 at the armoury (Note that RC Flying and Model Building will be starting soon)

Monday: Ground school from 1830 to 2030 at Simonds High School

Wednesday: No Cadets, I say again, No Cadets. See you on November 7th.

Annual Validation and Detailed Medical Forms – All returning cadets must bring back these forms ASAP.

Upcoming events:

– 26-28 Oct 18 – Gagetown Band Seminar. Cadets will be meeting at the armoury on Friday evening at 1830 hrs. The bus will be departing at 1900 hrs. Dress for the event will be uniform (t-shirt and tunic with parka). Cadets need to bring the following:

  • Pyjamas
  • Toiletries/personal hygeine items
  • Towel/facecloth
  • Shower sandals
  • Instrument
  • Music folder/pencil
  • Water bottle
  • Civilian clothing for Saturday evening/Sunday (including shoes)
  • Cadet parka

Cadets will be staying the the barracks at Argonaut CTC. All meals will be provided. Cadets will be returning home on Sunday around 1600 hrs.

– 31 Oct 18 – No training – Happy Halloween

– Poppy Campaign (various dates) – please sign up for a shift

– 03 Nov 18 – Level 5 Workshops, this is for Level 5 cadets that have not participated before. This will take place at the Armouries, dress for cadets is uniform with tunic, no tie.
– 10 Nov 18 – Level training weekend, this is for Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 cadets. More information will be going out soon
– 11 Nov 18 – Remembrance Day, we will be attending the service in Grand Bay-Westfield.

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.

Weekly Update Oct 11 – 17 18 – Gliding

11 Oct 18
Capt Cameron
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Here are the updates for the week:
Friday: Drill Team 1800 – 1900, followed by Band from 1900 to 2130

Sunday: Biathlon 1900 to 2100, Cadets that are going gliding can just stay at the Armouries to attend Biathlon

Monday: Ground school from 1830 to 2030 at Simonds High School

Wednesday: CO’s parade, dress is shirt, tie, tunic and ribbons. Cadets with out uniforms should dress appropriately (no torn jeans, shorts, flip flops, etc)

Gliding: Sunday October 14th
Be at the Armouries no later than 0645, the bus will depart at 0700
Bring a lunch that does not need to be heated. Supper will be provided. Bring snacks, juice, water.
Dress to be outside. Summerside is showing a high of ~10’C on Sunday, but it will feel much colder with the wind. There is little to no wind protection at the airfield.
Bring games, books, etc to amuse yourself and your fellow cadets. We will bring some sports equipment, but space if limited as we are on an active airfield.
The bus will be returning to the Armouries at 1900, if that time changes, updates will be posted on Facebook and Cadets will get a chance to call their parents.
NOTE: If you do not have all your paperwork completed, you must have it with you before you can board the bus. If you are unsure if your paperwork is all up to date, please contact the squadron on Facebook
There are also 4 extra seats available on the bus, if you wish to go, contact the squadron on Facebook and you will be added to the list.

Upcoming events:

– 26-28 Oct 18 – Gagetown Band Seminar. Anyone interested in attending should signup on the bulletin board.
– 03 Nov 18 – Level training weekend, this is for Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 cadets. More information will be going out soon
– 11 Nov 18 – Remembrance Day, we will be attending the service in Grand Bay-Westfield.

We will be starting up the other optional training programs soon. 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.

Weekly Update Oct 4 – 10 18

05 Oct 18
Capt Cameron
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Here are the updates for the week:
Friday- No Band or Drill Team

Sunday: No Biathlon

Monday: No Ground school

Wednesday: Regular Training, dress is still uniform with t-shirt.
Capt. Meunier is also inviting parents to attend on Wednesday as an open house.

Upcoming events:

– 14 Oct 18 – Gliding (mandatory training for all cadets)
– 26-28 Oct 18 – Gagetown Band Seminar. Anyone interested in attending should signup on the bulletin board.
– 03 Nov 18 – Level training weekend, this is for Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 cadets. More information will be going out soon

Don’t forget that your annual validation forms most be returned to Lt. Hutchinson before you can go Gliding.

We will be starting up the other optional training programs soon. 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.

Weekly Update Sep 27 – Oct 3 18

27 Sep 18
Capt Cameron
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Here are the updates for the week:
Friday- Sunday: FTX Weekend! Reminder that drop off is 1800 on Friday and Pickup is 1500 Sunday, please let Lt. Cameron know if you are arriving late or departing early (If you are arriving late, message the squadron on Facebook before 1600 on Friday). Remember to bring warm kit for sleeping, the over night temperatures will be in the low single digits. Cadets requiring medication should advise staff of any special instructions/times. Kit list and directions are attached: FTX Kit list and map.

Sunday: Biathlon team at the Armouries from 1830-230 hrs.

Monday: Ground school at  Simonds High School from 1830-2030 hrs.

Wednesday: Sports night. Wear comfortable sports gear, including shoes that you can run in (sandals/boots/flip flops/crocs don’t work..)
Capt. Meunier is also inviting parents to attend on Wednesday as an open house.

Upcoming events:

– 14 Oct 18 – Gliding (mandatory training for all cadets)
– 26-28 Oct 18 – Gagetown Band Seminar. Anyone interested in attending should signup on the bulletin board.

Don’t forget that your annual validation forms most be returned to Lt. Hutchinson before you can participate in the FTX or Gliding.

We will be starting up the other optional training programs soon. 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.

Weekly Update Sept 20-26 18

20 Sep 18
Capt Cameron
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Here are the updates for the week:
Tagging: We are tagging this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at various locations. The most recent schedule will be posted below. Cadets should be in uniform with shirt and tie, those without uniforms should dress appropriately. Note: Changes can still be made to the schedule.

Friday: Drill Team and Band will be meeting for practice and demonstration for new members. If you are interested in finding out what the Drill Team Band does, or might want to join the team, please show up. Location is the Armouries and times are 1800-2130 hrs.

Sunday: Biathlon team will be meeting for returning and new members. If you are interested in finding out what Biathlon is, or might want to join the team, please show up. Location is the Armouries and times are 1800-2100 hrs.

Monday: Ground school for anyone level 3 and above that is interested in aviation courses, or planning to attend the Glider or Power courses in the future are encouraged to attend. Location is Simonds High School and times are 1830-2030 hrs. *Cadets are to enter the school at the door near the pool, closest to the football field. Class takes place in the 527 common room unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday: Regular Training (Dress is uniform with t-shirt, cadets without uniforms yet should wear appropriate civilian clothing)

Upcoming events:

  • – 20-22 Sep 18 – Tagging, Schedule with free spots will be posted online.
  • – 28 Sep 18 – 30 Sep 18  – Field Training Exercise (mandatory training for all cadets)
  • – 14 Oct 18 – Gliding (mandatory training for all cadets)

Don’t forget that your annual validation forms most be returned to Lt. Hutchinson before you can participate in the FTX or Gliding.

Thank you parents for volunteering and helping out with tagging.

We will be starting up the other optional training programs soon. 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.

Weekly Update Sept 13-19 18

14 Sep 18
Capt Cameron
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Congratulations on a well executed Change of Command parade. It was great to see so many new and returning cadets.

Here are the updates for the week:
Friday: Band will be meeting for practice and demonstration for new members. If you are interested in finding out what the Band does, or might want to join the team, please show up. Location is the Armouries and times are 1830-2100 hrs.

Sunday: Battle of Britain Parade. Cadets are to meet at 10 am by the Admiral Beatty Building. Parade will start at 11, and there will be refreshments afterwards. Rain location is the Armouries. Dress is Shirt, Tie, Tunic, Ribbons. *If locations change, update will be posted online, on Facebook and Twitter.
Biathlon team will be meeting for returning and new members. If you are interested in finding out what Biathlon is, or might want to join the team, please show up. Location is the Armouries and times are 1800-2100 hrs.

Monday: Ground school for anyone level 3 and above that is interested in aviation courses, or planning to attend the Glider or Power courses in the future are encouraged to attend. Location is Simonds High School and times are 1830-2030 hrs. *Cadets are to enter the school at the door near the pool, closest to the football field. Class takes place in the 527 common room unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday: Regular Training (Dress is uniform with t-shirt, cadets without uniforms yet should wear appropriate civilian clothing)

Upcoming events:

  • – 20-22 Sep 18 – Tagging, Schedule with free spots will be posted online.
  • – 28 Sep 18 – 30 Sep 18  – Field Training Exercise (mandatory training for all cadets)
  • – 14 Oct 18 – Gliding (mandatory training for all cadets)

We will be starting up the other optional training programs soon. 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.