Announcements for Week of 02 Feb 20

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Supply Night - Next Supply Night will be 10 Feb 20
Effective Speaking

1. Participant(s): WO2 Sheridan, FSgt Nadeau and Sgt Willis
2. OPI: Capt Martel
3. Date: Mon, 03 Feb 20
4. Time: 1830-2130hrs
5. Location: Room 117, ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: Conservative civilian dress

Regular Training Night

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  Captain Tanguay
3. Date: Tue, 04 Feb 20
4. Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs 
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: C3 Service Dress 
7. Notes: Bring writing materials 

Pipes & Drums Practice

1. Participant(s):  Cadet P&D Musicians.
2. OPI:  Capt Martel 
3. Date: Wed, 05 Feb 20
4. Time: 1900 - 2100 hrs 
5. Location: Russell High School, 982 N Russell Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1G7
6. Dress: Conservative civilian attire.
7. Materials: Bring your instrument, writing materials, water and a snack.

Drill Team Practice

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who signed up.
2. OPI:  CI Deblois 
3. Date: Thu, 06 Feb 20
4. Time: 1900-2100 hrs 
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: Conservative civilian attire and bring your parade boots and wedge.
7. Materials: Bring water and a snack.

Biathlon Practice No biathlon practice this Saturday 8 Feb 20
Regional Winter FTX

1. Participant(s):  Interested Cadets (Level 3+, up to 15)
2. OPI:   OCdt Rozon
3. Escort: CI Willis, Mrs Walsh
4. Date: 07-09 Feb, 2020
5. Timings: 
   1. Depart CASM: 1800 hrs 
   2. Return CASM: 1530 hrs
6. Transportation: Bus from Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON K1K 2X5
7. LOANED TO EACH CADET: 
   1. Military sleeping bag, bag liner and air mattress.
8. SPARE EQUIPMENT
   1. Extra Parkas, winter boots and mittens will be available for emergency use.
9. FORBIDDEN ARTICLES :
   1. Matches, Lighters, cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, electronic devices, food or knife with a blade longer than 4 inches.
10. Dress: Conservative, weather appropriate civilian outdoor dress.
11. Meals: Provided, mix of MREs and fresh meals. Please eat supper on Friday before getting on the bus.
12. Material: PERSONAL MATERIAL LIST
    1. Winter Boots 1 pair
    2. Running shoes (for indoor) 1 pair
    3. Wool socks (cadet socks or equivalent) 4 pairs
    4. Warm pants (wool or merino) 2 pairs
    5. Warm sweater 3
    6. Underwear 3
    7. Mittens or warm gloves 2 pairs
    8. Tuque ( a dry one to sleep with) 2
    9. Scarf or neck warmer 2
    10. Winter coat 1
    11. Winter pants 1
    12. Long sleeved undershirt and underpants 1 kit
    13. Snow shovel 1
    14. Toothbrush and toothpaste 1 kit
    15. Soap 1
    16. Washcloth 
    17. Notepad 1
    18. Pencil 1
    19. Medication (if needed) 1
    20. Plastic mess kit (plate, bowl, utensils) 1
    21. Plastic Cup or travel mug 1
    22. Water Bottle 1
    23. Sunglasses 1
    24. Lip balm 1
    25. Sleeping bag (military sleeping bag will be supplied as 2nd layer) 1
    26. Flashlight
    27. Light blanket (fleece or polar)
    28. Day pack
13.  Notes: This activity will be offered only to Cadets level 3 and up.
    
    This activity will aim at training Cadets in a winter survival situation and deliver the complementary winter exercise program. It will also be a great opportunity to get to know other units of the Ottawa Valley.

OP Polar Bear II - Snowshoeing and X-Country Skiing

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who signed up.
2. OPI:  Lt Willis
3. Date: Sat, 15 Feb 20
4. Timings:
   1. Drop-Off: 1230hrs
   2. Pick-Up: 1530hrs
5. Location: Area P7 at Larose Forest, 4368-4890 Indian Creek Rd, Clarence-Rockland, ON
6. Dress: Appropriate attire for the weather (layers), an extra pair of socks and footwear, a toque and gloves.
7. Materials: Bring x-country skis or snowshoes if you have them. Some snowshoes will be available on site.
8. Notes: First aid and a standby vehicle will be available on site if required.
   Registrations still open via Google Form here. 

Staff Cadet Applications

1. Participant(s):  All cadets who wish to apply for staff cadet positions at CTCs.
2. OPI:  Lt Willis
3. Deadline: Tue, 18 Feb 20
4. Eligibility: Interested cadets must be 16 years of age by 01 Jan 20 and have completed Level 4 training by the end of the 2019-2020 training year.
5. To apply: Fill out the Google Form here.

Summer Training Applications

1. Participant(s):  All cadets who wish to apply for summer training opportunities.
2. OPI:  Lt Willis
3. Deadline: Fri, 21 Feb 20 at 2359hrs
4. To apply: Fill out the Google Form here.