Announcements for the Week of 14 Mar 21

Questions regarding these activities?  Contact 5 Cyclone here.
 
REMINDER - If you are unable to attend a class or activity.  Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).
 
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Routine Orders for March: Click here.


​Staff Cadet positions at CTC Bagotville

1. Participant(s): Open to all Senior Cadets 16 years of age and older.
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon marc.rozon@5cycloneaircadets.ca
3. Dates: Open now.  Application period ends Tues 30 Mar 21.
4. Time: TBC
5. Location: CTC Bagotville - but may happen virtually.
6. Description: RCSU (E) is looking for Cadets 16 years of age and up, to Staff Summer Camp positions for CTC Bagotville. Contact 2Lt Rozon to confirm your interest.

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Music - Pipes & Drums (Beginners) 

1. Participant(s):
   1. Any interested Cadet
   2. Register here.
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon marc.rozon@5cycloneaircadets.ca
3. Date : Mon, 15 Mar 21
4. Time : 
   1. Drummers: 1830-1930 hrs 
   2. Pipers: 2000-2100hrs
5. Location:  Zoom link 
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
7. Material: 
   1. Your music manual
   2. Your instrument
8. Description:  Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Mondays for beginners. Contact 2Lt Rozon for any connectivity or communications issues.

 

Regular Training Night (all levels)

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Willis rachel.willis@5cycloneaircadets.ca
3. Date: Tue, 16 Mar 21
4. Time: 1900-2030 hrs 

• 1900 will be dress inspection

1. Location:  Google Classroom
2. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
3. Description: 
   1. Training Schedule
   2. At present, regular training occurs in Google Classrooms by Level.

 
Drone Team

1. Participant(s): Registered cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Tanguay denis.tanguay@5cycloneaircadets.ca
3. Date: Wed, 17 Mar 21
4. Time: 1900-2030 hrs
5. Location: Google Classroom
6. Description:  The program will lead the cadets to the successful completion of the Transport Canada examination “Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems — Basic Operations” certificate which is based on the standard entitled Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, 250g up to and including 25kg, Operating within Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS). 

 

Leadership Conference 

1. Participant(s): Open to all Senior Cadets and Staff
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon marc.rozon@5cycloneaircadets.ca
3. Dates: Wed, 17 Mar 21
4. Time: Starts at 1930hrs
5. Location: Zoom link ID:871 9149 1021 Code: Cadets2021
6. Description: Contact 2Lt Rozon to confirm your attendance, and for any connectivity or communications issues.

 

Music - Pipes & Drums (Levels 2/3) 

1. Participant(s):  Any interested Cadet
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon marc.rozon@5cycloneaircadets.ca
3. Date: Sat, 20 Mar 21
4. Time: 
   1. Drummers: 0900-1000 hrs 
   2. Pipers: 1030-1130hrs
5. Location:   Zoom link
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
7. Material: 
   1. Your music manual
   2. Your instrument
8. Description:  Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Saturdays for more experienced players. Contact 2Lt Rozon for any connectivity or communications issues.

 

Biathlon Training
 

1. Participant(s):  Registered cadets
2. OPI:  CI Gagnon justin.gagnon@5cycloneaircadets.ca
3. Date: Sat, 20 Mar 21
4. Time: 1300-1330hrs
5. Location: Google Classroom
6. Description:  This year's Biathlon training will be a combination of virtual meets and individual physical activity.  Participating Cadets will receive a training plan and instruction/coaching/mentoring from CI Gagnon. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register.

 

Advanced Marksmanship training
 

1. Participant(s):  Open to Cadets who have Marksmanship experience, but would like to participate in more advanced training.
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon marc.rozon@5cycloneaircadets.ca
3. Dates: Sun, 21 Mar 21 (Sundays until 28 Mar 21)
4. Time: 1300-1430hrs
5. Location: Google classroom - link will be sent to registrants.
6. Description: Online workshops delivered by 51 Squadron. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register. Contact 2Lt Rozon for any connectivity or communications issues.

 

Beginner Marksmanship training 

1. Participant(s):  Mandatory for all cadets who are new to the squadron this year and for all those in their second year who were unable to receive marksmanship training last year. Open to all Cadets.
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon marc.rozon@5cycloneaircadets.ca
3. Dates: Sun, 21 Mar 21
4. Time: 1430-1530hrs
5. Location: Google classroom - link will be sent to registrants.
6. Description: Online workshops delivered by 51 Squadron. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register. Contact 2Lt Rozon for any connectivity or communications issues.

 
Supply Update – Resuming Curbside Pick-up

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Captain Magill mason.magill@5cycloneaircadets.ca
3. Description:

Supply has now been given the “all clear” to resume curbside pick-ups.  A similar model to what was used for FTUs will be implemented with a few exceptions:

1. Cadets will be contacted via email by the Supply Officer when a full or partial order is available to be picked-up.
2. Curbside pick-ups will be scheduled using a new google form where cadets will select from available evenings. This form will be provided by the Supply Officer when an order is filled.
   
   
   

1. All cadets are now able to:

1.  Order the initial issue of their FTU and blue uniform (if they haven't already received it)
2.  Order replacement items for their uniforms they have in their possession (including cold weather gear, badges and accessories)
3.   Request a curbside pick-up and receive their ordered items
 
Parent and Committee Meeting

1. Participant(s): All parents
2. OPI: Mr. MacDonald
3. Date: Wed, 5 Apr 21.  Every first Wednesday of the month. 
4. Time:     1930hrs
5. Location: Google meet
6. Description: Monthly meeting of the 5 Cyclone sponsoring committee.  Parents are highly encouraged to come.

 
April Break

1. Date: 10-18 April 21

Description: Spring Break will take place April 10th to 18th (inclusive) to align with the province’s decision to postpone the mid-winter break. This includes the upcoming Cadet Activity Program (CAP) which has also been moved to April. There will still be training on March 16th.