Announcements for Week of 13 Oct

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Dress: Winter dress comes into effect on Monday, 21 October, 2019.

Location: We are back at Ecole secondaire catholique Embrun (ESCE) for regular training!
 
Supply Night (Next one is one is Mon, 28 Oct)

Regular Training Night

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  Captain Tanguay
3. Date: Tue, 15 Oct 19
4. Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs 
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: C2B (Summer dress), note that you can wear your fleece coat, if it is cold.
7. Materials: Bring writing materials

Squadron Gear Drive

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets, Parents and Staff
2. OPI:  Mrs. Vandevisch
3. Date: Tue, 15 Oct 19
4. Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs 
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Details: 
   1. Tuesday is the beginning of our fall squadron gear drive.  We will have sizing equipment and samples on site for those who want to purchase squadron gear.  
   2. The catalog on the main page of the website has been updated with the 2019 selections and prices.  
   3. All orders must be received by Tue, 29 Oct to ensure a Christmas delivery.  Come out and show your #SquadronPride.  
   4. Payment can be cash, cheque or etransfer.

Pipes & Drums Practice

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who signed up.
2. OPI:  Capt Martel 
3. Date: Wed, 16 Oct 19
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.

Ground School

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who signed up.
2. OPI: Mrs. Maxwell
3. Date: Wed, 16 Oct 19
4. Time: 1830 - 2100 hrs
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0. 
6. Dress: Conservative civilian attire.
7. Notes: 
   1. Bring writing materials, water and a snack.
   2. Slides can be found here.

Combat Sales (Olive Drab) **New Timings below**

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets and Parents
2. OPI:  Mrs. Vandevisch and Mr. MacDonald
3. Date: Thu, 17 Oct 19
4. Time: 1830 - 2000 hrs 
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Details: 
   1. Green Gear will be onsite for cadets who want to purchase combats for the upcoming FTX, 
   2. They will have a selection of pants, shirts and boots.  Prices are 
      1. shirts:  $20; 
      2. pants: $40; and 
      3. boots:  $30-60.  
   3. Cash Only.

Drill Team Practice

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who signed up.  Looking for new members!
2. OPI:  CI Deblois 
3. Date: Thu, 17 Oct 19
4. Time: 1900-2100 hrs 
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: Conservative civilian attire and bring you parade boots.
7. Materials: Bring water and a snack.

Marksmanship Practice (Next Practice is Sat, 2 Nov)

Aviation Training Day

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets to sign up here.
2. OPI:  Capt Tanguay 
3. Date: Sat, 19 Oct 19
4. Time: 0730-1700 hrs 
5. Location: 
   1. Morning: Martel Aerodrome
   2. Afternoon: Canada Aviation and Space Museum
6. Transportation: Bus from the Embrun Arena
7. Dress: Conservative civilian dress appropriate for the weather.
8. Material: Bring a full water bottle and food (lunch and snacks).

Volunteering - Serve Dinner for the Embrun Knights of Columbus

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets and Parents
2. OPI:  Capt Martel
3. Date: Sat, 19 Oct 19
4. Time: 1600 - 2100 hrs 
5. Location: 5 Forget St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: Civilian dress.  Wear your Sqn swag with pride!
7. Details: Note that if you have signed up for the Aviation Training Day, your parents will have to pick you up at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum at 1500hrs to bring you to Embrun.

Biathlon Patrol Race

1. Participant(s):  
   1. Male open team: WO2 Sheridan and FCpl Pershick;
   2. Female open team: Sgt Willis and Sgt Yakabuski;
   3. Junior males team: Cpl Kimble and Sgt MacDonald;
   4. Junior female team: Cpl Maxwell and Sgt Leblanc; and
2. OPI:  CI J Gagnon
3. Date: Sun, 20 Oct 19
4. Time: 
   1. Arrive: 0815hrs
   2. Race begins: 1000hrs
   3. Race ends: 1400hrs
   4. Cleaning and Medal Presentations: 1410 to 1500hrs
   5. Departure: 1500 hrs 
5. Location:
   1. ​Connaught Ranges - 9 Bisley Blvd #7, Nepean, ON K2K 2W6 
   2. Map of Connaught Range
6. Transportation: Parents are responsible for transporting their Cadets.
7. Dress: Appropriate sports attire of pants and long sleeve shirt, running shoes, gloves and a toque.
8. Material: Bring your health card, a full water bottle and food.  
9. Consent: Download the parental consent form here and submit to Admin (Lt Willis or CI Dion) on Tuesday or email it to [email protected]

Gliding Day

1. Participant(s):  All cadets. Sign up here.
2. OPI:  CWO Roussel 
3. Date: Sun, 20 Oct 19
4. Time: 0745 - 1715 hrs 
5. Location to board bus: Embrun Arena, 6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: Civilian dress. Dress properly for the weather as you will be outside for the day. 
7. Note: Bring food and water, there is no restaurant on site and the water on site is not drinkable. 

Parent Meeting

1. Participant(s):  All Parents
2. OPI:  Mr. MacDonald
3. Date: ***New Date***  Tues, 22 Oct 19
4. Time: 1900 - 2000 hrs 
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Note: The 8 Oct meeting has been rescheduled to 22 Oct.

Field Training Exercise

1. Participant(s):  All cadets. Sign up here.
2. OPI:  Lt Willis 
3. Date: 26-27 Oct 19
4. Time: 
   1. Depart: 0700 hrs, 26 Oct 19
   2. Return: 1600 hrs, 27 Oct 19
5. Location to board bus: Embrun Arena, 6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: Civilian dress or Olive Drab combat gear.  Dress properly for the weather as you will be outside all weekend. 
7. Meals: 
   1. Rations are provided for lunch on Saturday to lunch on Sunday. 
8. Material: List of items to bring is found here.
9. Instructions: 
   1. Cadets must eat breakfast prior to boarding the bus.
   2. Cadets must submit the following prior to boarding the bus:
      1. parental consent form; 
      2. required medication in original packaging; and
      3. must have packed all items on kit list.
   3. Parents are not to leave the Arena until cadets have been cleared in.

Local Flavours Rendez-Vous

1. Participant(s):  Parents, friends and family (19+)
2. Date:     Sat, 26 Oct 19
3. Time:     1600-2200hrs
4. Notes:
   1. Russell Township will be holding their 4th annual Local Flavours Rendez-Vous event on October 26 from 4pm until 10pm.  This is a great opportunity to experience some of the amazing local beer, wine and food that is available in the region.  This year 5 Cyclone has been selected to receive the proceeds for this event.
   2. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on Tuesday evenings from a member of the sponsoring committee or by contacting [email protected].  I encourage all parents to support the squadron by enjoying an evening at this event while our cadets are enjoying their evening at FTX.
   3. More information http://www.russell.ca/visitors/things_to_do/special_events