Announcements for Week of 13 November 2022

Questions?  Contact 5 Cyclone here.
 
Absent?  Unable to attend a class or activity? Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).

Squadron Hours:

1. Squadron official hours are 1830 – 2130 hrs, on Tuesday nights.
2. If there is an urgent matter outside of these hours that requires immediate and prompt attention, call the Commanding Officer, Capt Willis, at 613-898-3616.

COVID Case Reporting:  Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Willis as soon as possible at 613-898-3616 or via email.

COVID-19 Screening:

1. Prior to leaving home for every cadet activity, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
   1. Cadets must complete the COVID-19 screening for every event (including but not limited to regular training, ground school, drill team, marksmanship, biathlon, trips, etc.).
2. If the screening result is “go to school/childcare,” go to Squadron Training;
3. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
   
   

Registration for New Cadets: Click here for information.

Regular Training & Commanding Officer’s Parade

1. Participant(s): All Cadets
2. OPI:  Lt Rozon/Capt Willis
3. Date: Tue, 15 Nov 22
4. Time: 1845 – 2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: 
   1. C1A-Ceremonial Dress; or
   2. Dress shirt and dark coloured pants if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued their uniform.
7. Details:          
   1. Regular Training for all Cadets during periods 1 and 2.
   2. Commanding Officer’s Parade during 3rd period.
      1. Parents are welcome to attend the Commanding Officer’s Parade during third period.
      2. Please be seated by 2015hrs.
   3. COVID-19 Screening:
      1. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
      2. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
      3. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
8. Materials: 
   1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and
   2. Bring a water bottle.

Pipes & Drums - Interest Call-Out

1. Participant(s): Any cadet interested
2. Dress:
   1. ​Conservative civilian attire.
3. Description:
   
   1. ​The Cadet Music Program involves instruction in theory, performance, sight-reading and instrument maintenance.  The music program consists of six levels: Basic to Level 5.  Our Pipe & Drum Band builds esprit de corps by performing in many community events including parades and concerts.  Basic and Levels 1 and 2 teach cadets to play in the cadet corps/squadron band for parades and local activities such as Remembrance Day.  Levels 3, 4 and 5 further increase individual skills and develop the ability to teach junior cadets.
4. Interested?  Submit your interest by filling out this form.
   

Ground School

1. Participant(s): Any cadet interested in learning about aviation theory
2. OPI:  CI Maxwell and CI Cameron
3. Date:  Wed, 16 Nov 22
4. Time:  1830 – 2030 hrs
5. Location:
   1. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School - 1211 S Russell Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1E5
6. Dress:
   1. ​Conservative civilian attire.
7. Materials:
   1. Writing materials such as a pen and notebook;
   2. A snack; and
   3. A bottle of water.
8. Questions? Write to your instructors at the following address(es): 
   1. CI Maxwell: [email protected]
   2. CI Cameron: [email protected]

Drill Team

1. Participant(s):  All interested cadets.
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date:  Thur, 17 Nov 22
4. Time:  1900 – 2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress:
   1. Conservative civilian attire with wedge and drill boots.
7. Materials:
   1. A snack; and
   2. A bottle of water.
8. Details:
   1. Drill is an important part of cadet training. Drill promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness, and the cohesion necessary for success within a group.
9. Sign-up: Sign up by filling out this form.
   
   

Biathlon

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who sign up
2. OPI:  Lt Rozon
3. Date:  Sat, 19 Nov 22
4. Time:  1000 – 1200 hrs
5. Location:
   1. Russell High School running track
      1. Behind Russell High School - 982 N Russell Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1G7
6. Dress:
   1. Appropriate sportswear for the weather (bring layers), a hat, and well-fitting running shoes.
   2. Bring a full water bottle, a small towel and an optional gym mat, all contained inside a small backpack,
7. Description:
   1. Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport, which combines competitive, free-technique cross-country skiing and small-bore rifle marksmanship.  Training consists of strength and cardiovascular conditioning through static exercises, running, and other dynamic activities.
8. Sign-up: Sign-up by filling out this form.

Marksmanship

1. Participant(s): All interested cadets
2. Date: Sat, 19 Nov 22  
3. Time: 1600 – 2100 hrs
4. Dress:
   1. C-5 (FTUs);
   2. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform shall wear comfortable attire for lying on the floor.
5. Location:
   1. Paul-Émile Levésque Centre 756 Brebeuf St, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0 
6. Details:
   1. Cadets are to wear outdoor footwear to and from the activity and change into their indoor footwear once on site.
7. Sign-up: 
   1. ​Cadets must sign-up for a  1-hour relay to attend.
      1. ​Cadets who do not book a relay may not attend.
   2. Book your relay here.
      
      

Effective Speaking

1. Participant(s):  All interested cadets
2. OPI:  OCdt Caswell
3. Date:  Mon, 21 Nov 22
4. Time:  1830 – 2000 hrs   
5. Dress:
   1. Conservative civilian attire
6. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
7. Materials:
   1. Writing materials such as a pen and notebook or laptop;
   2. A bottle of water; and
   3. Your voice.
8. Details:
   1. To provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self-confidence; and increase their ability to reason, organize and express ideas;
   2. To promote the citizenship component of local squadron training;
   3. To provide a focus at the Local, Regional/Wing, Provincial/Territorial, and National levels, to promote and encourage Air Cadets to participate in an optional activity that will provide them with an opportunity to acquire effective speaking skills through instruction and practice in a structured and competitive environment;
   4. To increase public awareness regarding the citizenship and leadership aspects of the Air Cadet program at the national, provincial and local levels.
9. Sign-up: Declare your interest by filling out this form.

Senior Leadership Training

1. Participants:  Level 3 and 4 cadets from all Ottawa Valley Squadrons
   1. From 5 Cyclone:
      1. FCpl An;
      2. FCpl Maxwell.
2. Date:  Sat, 26 Nov 22
3. Time:  0745 – 1715 hrs
4. Location:  Major E.J.G. Holland VC Armoury, 2100 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 3V3
5. Transportation:
   1. A bus will be running as follows:
      1. 0750 hrs: (Pick up) KC’s Country Restaurant, 984 Burton Rd, Vars ON K0A 1W1; and
      2. 1715 hrs: (Drop-off) KC’s Country Restaurant, 984 Burton Rd, Vars ON K0A 1W1
6. Dress:  C-5 dress (Field training uniform, FTU)
7. Rations: 
   1. Participants are responsible to bring their own cold meals (no microwaves available); 
   2. Bring a bottle of water; and
   3. A canteen will be on site (details to follow).
8. Details:  Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook.

Embrun Santa Parade – Food Bank Volunteers

1. Participant(s):
   1. Cpl Van De Visch
   2. FSgt Montreuil
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date:  Sat, 26 Nov 22  
4. Time:  1830 – 2030 hrs
5. Dress:
   1. C3 with parka and toque.
   2. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform shall wear a dress shirt and dark coloured pants.
6. Location:
   1. Drop off:  Russell Township Building 717 Notre-Dame St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W1
   2. Pick up:  Embrun Arena 6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
7. Details:
   1. The Embrun Food Bank is looking for 9 more cadet volunteers to help them collect non-perishable food items along the parade route.
   2. This time can be claimed as community service hours towards a cadet's Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
8. Sign-up: Sign-up by filling out this form.
   
   

Embrun Santa Parade – Squadron “Float”

1. Due to a lack of interest, we will no longer be participating in the Embrun Santa Parade with our own float.
2. The Embrun Food Bank is still looking for 10 cadet volunteers to assist with collecting non-perishable food items along the parade route.
   
   

Russell Santa Parade

1. Due to a lack of interest, we will no longer be participating in the Russell Santa Parade.