Announcements for the Week of 04 September

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 - 2130hrs, 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, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
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.
   
   

Supply of Uniforms: Click here for information.

Registration for New Cadets: Click here for information.

Training Interests

1. Participants: All Level 5 Cadets
2. Details:
   a.    All level 5 cadets must write to the Training Officer, Lt Lussier, at luc.lussier@cadets.gc.ca and provide the following:
               i.   A quick introduction; and
              ii.  Top 3 instructional preferences (i.e.: their top 3 favourite subjects to teach).
   b.    It is expected that all cadets use their Cadet365 accounts.
   c.    Lt Lussier is looking forward to meeting all the cadets and appreciates this help from the Level 5s.

Welcome Back Sports Night for Returning Cadets  (In-person)

1. Participant(s): All Cadets
2. OPI: Capt Willis
3. Date: Tue, 6 Sept 22
4. Time: 1845-2100hrs
5. Location: École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: 
   a.    Appropriate sports attire.
7. Materials: 
   a.    Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted).

Senior NCM Weekend  (In-person)

1. Participant(s): Mandatory for all Level 4 and 5 Cadets.
2. OPI: Capt Willis
3. Date: 10&11 Sept 22
4. Time: 0900-1700hrs both days
   a.    No overnights
5. Location: École secondaire catholique Embrun, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU) with beret
7. Meals: MREs
8. Notes:
   a.    COVID-19 Screening:
           i.   Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
          ii.   If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
        iii.   Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
   b.    Cadets shall bring a pen and paper.
   c.    Mandatory for all Level 4 and 5 Cadets.  If you cannot attend, write to Capt Willis at rachel.willis@cadets.gc.ca.

New Cadet Information and Registration Session  (In-person)

1. Participant(s): All newly registered cadets, or youth who wish to register, and their parents/guardians.
2. OPI: OCdt Caswell
3. Date: Tue, 13 Sept 22
4. Time: 1900-2000hrs (7-8pm)
5. Location:
   a.    École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
   b.    In the cafeteria.
6. Details:
   a.    Navigating 5 Cyclone when you’re new to the unit can be confusing. We will be hosting an information session to help new cadets and their parents/guardians to navigate it. Come find out what to expect as a parent/guardian and a cadet, where to find resources, to ask questions and to find out what parents/guardians can do to help your cadet(s) to get the most out of 5 Cyclone.
   b.    All parents/guardians of new cadets are encouraged to attend.
7. Questions:
   a.    Write to the Admin Officer, OCdt Caswell, at glen.caswell@cadets.gc.ca.

 
Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) Meeting  (In-person)

1. Participant(s): All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend
2. Date: Tue, 13 Sept 22
3. Time: 2000hrs (8pm)
4. Location:
   a.    École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
   b.    In the cafeteria.
5. Details:
   a.    Stay for our Sponsoring Committee Meeting and see how you can get involved. We will talk about our upcoming events and fundraising activities.

 
Regular Training Night  (In-person)

1. Participant(s): All Cadets
2. OPI: Lt Lussier
3. Date: Tue, 13 Sept 22
4. Time: 1845-2100 hrs
5. Location:
   a.    École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
   b.    Cadets are to use the rear entrance.
6. Dress: 
   a.    Field Training Uniform (FTU) with beret; or
   b.    White shirt and dark coloured pants and mask if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
7. Details:  
   a.  COVID-19 Screening:
          i.    Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
         ii.   If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
        iii.   Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
8. Materials: 
   a.    Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and
   b.    Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted).

 
Aero-Gatineau Airshow  (In-person)

1. Participant(s): All cadets may sign up (max. 20 cadets)
2. OPI: Lt Lussier
3. Date: Sat, 17 Sept 22
4. Time: 0830-1730hrs
5. Location: Gatineau Airport
6. Dress: 
   a.    C3F with a mask for the bus.
7. Details:
   a.    A bus will be provided.
   b.   There are 20 spots available for the cadets. A waitlist will be set up if necessary.
   c.    Sign up here.

Abseiling  (In-person)

1. Participant(s): All cadets can sign up (max. 20 cadets)
2. OPI: OCdt Caswell
3. Date: Sun, 18 Sept 22 
4. Time: 1200-1730hrs
5. Location: Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre
6. Dress:
   a.    C5 – Field Training Uniform with beret and a mask for the bus.; or
   b.    Appropriate athletic attire for an afternoon outside with a mask for the bus.
7. Details:
   a.    There are 20 spots available for the cadets. A waitlist will be set up if necessary.
   b.    Bus will depart from and return to the Embrun Arena.
   c.    Sign up here.

 
Visit to Canadian Museum of History  (In-person)

1. Participant(s): Mandatory for all cadets
2. OPI: OCdt Caswell
3. Date: Sat, 1 Oct 22 
4. Time: 0800-1700hrs
5. Location: Canadian Museum of History
6. Dress:
   a.    C3F with a mask for the bus.
7. Details:
   a.    Cadets must bring a lunch.
   b.    Bus will depart from and return to the Embrun Arena.
   c.    Sign up here.