Tag: 161 Air Cadets

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: 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.

Here are the updates for the week:

Friday: Band from 1800 to 2130.
This is also the last day to get your Ottawa trip forms in.

Sunday: Drill team 1800-2100, bring you boots and wool socks. You should also bring your polishing kit.

Wednesday: Regular training with a special guest speaker. Dress is t-shirt.

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.

If you have lost or misplaced your league tickets, you need to let Mrs. Poirier know. All outstanding tickets are now over due.

Upcoming events:
– This Saturday, Sgt. Eldridge will be at the provincial effective speaking competition, good luck!
– Late April: Tagging, dates to be confirmed.
– 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!

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 from 1900 to 2130.
Drill team, bring your wool socks, and boots and have them shined!

Sunday: Drill team 1800-2100, bring you boots and wool socks. You should also bring your polishing kit.

Wednesday: Sports Night. Bring foot wear for running in.

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.

Please bring back your league ticket money into Mrs. Poirier once you have sold your tickets, we cannot get anymore and the campaign it nearing the end.

Upcoming events:
– April 10th: Guest speaker
– Late April: Tagging, dates to be confirmed.
– April 27th: Band and Drill Team Competition.
– May 4th: Dinner and Auction fund raiser, more details will be posted soon.
– 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, Followed by Band from 1900 to 2130.
Drill team, bring your boots and have them shined!

Sunday: Open shooting, flight sim and model building/flying from 1800-2100. If you bring your own drone, make sure it is charged before hand.

Wednesday: Regular training. Dress is T-Shirt. It is still cold enough out that you should be wearing a coat when outside.

Don’t forget the Aviation survey: https://www.research.net/r/8ST2HZL?lang=en The survey is open to all cadets and parents.

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.

Please bring back your league ticket money into Mrs. Poirier once you have sold your tickets, we cannot get anymore and the campaign it nearing the end.

Upcoming events:
– April 10th: Guest speaker
– Late April: Tagging, dates to be confirmed.
– April 27th: Band and Drill Team Competition.
– May 4th: Dinner and Auction fund raiser, more details will be posted next week.
– June Ottawa Trip: Bring your signed permission and contact forms back. We need these bey end of training on March 27th.

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 from 1900 to 2130.
Drill team, bring your boots and have them shined!

Saturday: Marksmanship team practice at the armouries from 1800 – 2100.

Sunday: Marksmanship Zones at HMCS Brunswicker from 0745 – 1600. Lunch will be provided and the participants are to wear civilian clothing.
There will not be any Sunday evening optional training this week.

Wednesday: CO’s Parade. Dress is Shirt, Tie, Tunic and ribbons. It is still cold enough out that you should be wearing a coat when outside.

Please bring back your league ticket money into Mrs. Poirier once you have sold your tickets, and she can get you more.

Upcoming events:
– Late April: Tagging, dates to be confirmed.
– April 27th: Band and Drill Team Competition.
– May 4th: Dinner and Auction fund raiser, more details will be posted next week.
– June Ottawa Trip: Bring your signed permission and contact forms back. We need these bey end of training on March 27th.

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 (Mar 1): Drill Team 1800 – 1900, Followed by Band from 1900 to 2130.
Drill team, bring your boots and have them shined!

Wednesday (Mar 6): Some fun for March Break! We have Vegas Entertainment Center booked from 1800-2100. Cadets will have access to all activities on site (will confirm Arcade), and we will be providing snacks and some beverages. You may bring money if you wish to purchase anything from the on site canteen. Capt. Phinney, D has challenged everyone to laser tag…

Thursday (Mar 7): Band practice day from 0900 until 1600 at the Armouries. Bring your water bottles, snacks and a lunch.

Friday (Mar 8): If there is Drill Team and Band on this day, you will be advised on Friday March 1st.

Sunday (Mar 10): Marksmanship Practice 1800-2100, only those who were advised to attend by Capt. Hutchinson are to be there, other optional training activities will not be taking place.
Effective Speaking: 1800-2100, for the 6 cadets taking part, the order below are your times. if you cannot make it or want to cancel, message the squadron on Facebook. (We can work on alternate timings also)
– Abujayyab, Sn: 1830
– Finnigan: 1850
– Gaudet: 1910
– Eldridge: 1930
– Cunningham, L: 1950
– Buck: 2010
You do not have to wear your uniform for this event.

Wednesday (Mar 13): Effective Speaking with 527. We will be holding the effective speaking competition with 527 at Simonds High School, not the Armouries. Dress for all cadets is T-shirt, those who are speaking must wear shirt and tie. Drop off and pick up is at the door near the pool and football field (NOTE: It is a one-way street).

Please bring back your league ticket money into Mrs. Poirier once you have sold your tickets, and she can get you more.

Upcoming events:
– 16 Mar 19: Zone Marksmanship competition at HMCS Brunswicker 0800-1600
– June Ottawa Trip: Bring your signed permission and contact forms back. We need these bey end of training on March 27th.

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.