Announcements for the Week of 1 Nov 20

Questions regarding these activities?  Contact 5 Cyclone here.

Unable to attend a class or activity?  Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).  

Ground School, Online Session

1. Participant(s):  
   1. Registered Cadets
   2. Mandatory for anybody applying for Glider or Power 
2. OPI:  Mrs. Maxwell 
3. Date: Thursday, 5 Nov 20
4. Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs 
5. Location: Zoom.
6. Dress: Casual Civilians
7. Materials: Bring writing materials.
8. Note: You must report your attendance to Admin or you will be marked absent.

Music - Pipes & Drums (Levels 2/3)

1. Participant(s):  
   1. Any interested Cadet
   2. Register here.
2. OPI:  Capt Martel
3. Date: Sat, 7 Nov 20
4. Time: 
   1. Drummers: 0900-1000 hrs 
   2. Pipers: 1030-1130hrs
5. Location:   Zoom link 
6. Dress: 
   1. Navy Blue Cadet T-shirt; or 
   2. If you have not been issued the Cadet t-shirt, wear a plain dark-coloured t-shirt
7. Material: 
   1. Your music manual
   2. Your instrument
   3. If you require an instrument, contact Capt Martel at [email protected]
8. Description:  Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Saturdays for more experienced players.

Music - Pipes & Drums (Beginners) 

1. Participant(s):  
   1. Any interested Cadet
   2. Register here.
2. OPI:  Capt Martel
3. Date: Mon, 9 Nov  20
4. Time: 
   1. Drummers: 1830-1930 hrs 
   2. Pipers: 2000-2100hrs
5. Location:  Zoom link 
6. Dress: 
   1. Navy Blue Cadet T-shirt; or 
   2. If you have not been issued the Cadet t-shirt, wear a plain dark-coloured t-shirt
7. Material: 
   1. Your music manual
   2. Your instrument
   3. Contact Capt Martel if you require an instrument at [email protected]
8. Description:  Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Mondays for beginners.

Regular Training Night (all levels) 

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date: Tue, 10 Nov 20
4. Time: 1920-2030 hrs 
5. Location:  Google Classroom
6. Dress: 
   1. C3 Service Dress (open-collared dress shirt); or
   2. White open-collared shirt/dark pants (for Cadets who don’t currently have a uniform or have outgrown it)
7. Description: 
   1. Training Schedule
   2. At present, regular training occurs in Google Classrooms by Level. 

CO’s Parade & Remembrance Ceremony 

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Tanguay
3. Date: Tue, 10 Nov 20
4. Time: 2040-2110 hrs 
5. Location:  Squadron Google Classroom
6. Dress: 
   1. C3 Service Dress (open-collared dress shirt); or
   2. White open-collared shirt/dark pants (for Cadets who don’t currently have a uniform or have outgrown it)
7. Description: 
   1. Promotions
   2. The ceremony will be held in the Squadron Google Classroom

COVID Safety

1. OPI:  Capt Tanguay
2. References: 
   1. Click here for the COVID-19 Aide-memoire.
   2. Guidelines developed to respond to the pandemic situation will be posted here once authorization for in-person training is received. 
   3. Questions?  Email [email protected]

Supply Night - Field Training Uniform Initial Issue

1. Participant(s):  All cadets requiring the new Field Training Uniform (FTU)
2. OPI:  Capt Magill
3. Date: TBD
4. Time: TBD
5. ​Location: Embrun Self Storage, 130 Bay St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W1, Canada
6. Description
   1. Plans are currently underway to safely resume in-person Supply nights, starting with the initial issue of the new FTU.  At this time the squadron is waiting for approval from RCSU before starting these supply nights, as such the dates are currently to be determined.
   2. In preparation for FTUs to be issued, a new “Supply COVID-19 Resource Page” has been created that outlines new procedures that will be in place, as well as provides an at home measuring guide.  All cadets will need to take their own measurements in order to receive their FTUs.
      
   3. Once the squadron receives approval to begin running in-person Supply, further information will be provided for booking an appointment.
      

Senior NCM Course, 2nd Live Session

1. Participant(s):  Mandatory Training for all Level 5 cadets (if unable to attend this session contact CI Andre Deblois at [email protected])
2. OPI:  CI Andre Deblois
3. Date: TBD
4. Time: TBD
5. Location: Google Classroom
6. Dress: C3B Summer Dress (open collared dress shirt)
7. Materials: N/A
8. Description: 2nd of two Live Sessions of the Senior NCM Course featuring group discussions on Leadership, Instructional techniques and Personal Development previously covered asynchronously.