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Announcements for Week of 08 January 2023

1/7/2023

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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 and cannot wait until the following Tuesday, contact the Commanding Officer, Capt Willis at rachel.willis@cadets.gc.ca.

COVID Case Reporting:  Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Willis as soon as possible 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.


Pipes & Drums Music
  1. Participant(s):  Any cadet interested
  2. OPI:  832 Squadron
    1. Lt Rozon is our liaison between the units.  Please direct questions to him, and he will ensure that they are forwarded to the instructors.
  3. Date: Sat, 14 Jan 23
  4. Time: 0900-1100hrs
  5. Location: 
    1. ​Clarence-Creek Arena - 418 Lemay St, Clarence Creek, ON K0A 1N0
  6. Details:
    1. ​832 Squadron has graciously offered our cadets the opportunity to participate in their Pipes and Drums Music Program
    2. The Cadet Music Program involves instruction in theory, performance, sight-reading and instrument maintenance.
    3. Cadets will have the opportunity to learn percussion instruments or the bagpipes.
  7. Materials:
    1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook;
    2. Bring a water bottle; and
    3. Your instrument (if you have one issued by 5 Cyclone).
  8. Interested?
    1. Submit your interest by filling out this form.

Effective Speaking
  1. No Effective Speaking on 9 Jan 23.

WO1 Merit Review Boards
  1. Participant(s):
    1. WO2 MacDonald; and
    2. WO2 Pershick.
  2. OPI:  Capt Cooper
  3. Date:  Tue, 10 Jan 23
  4. Time:  1900 – 2000 hrs
  5. Location:
    1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
  6. Dress:
    1. C1 Ceremonial
  7. Details:
    1. Candidates will receive further details directly from Capt Cooper via email.

Regular Training
  1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
  2. OPI:  Lt Rozon
  3. Date:  Tue, 10 Jan 23
  4. Time:  1845 – 2100 hrs
  5. Location:
    1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
  6. Dress: 
    1. C5 – FTUs with running shoes; or
    2. Dress shirt and dark coloured pants and running shoes if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued their uniform.
  7. Details:          
    1. 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.

Ground School
  1. Participant(s):  Any cadet interested in learning about aviation theory
  2. OPI:  CI Maxwell and CI Cameron
  3. Date:  Wed, 11 Jan 23
  4. Time:  1830 – 2030 hrs
  5. Location:
    1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
  6. Dress:
    1. Conservative civilian attire.
  7. Materials:
    1. Writing materials such as a pen and notebook;
    2. A snack;
    3. A bottle of water; and
    4. A pair of indoor shoes.
  8. Questions? Write to your instructors at the following address(es): 
    1. CI Maxwell:  claire.maxwell@cadets.gc.ca
    2. CI Cameron:  james.cameron@cadets.gc.ca

Drill Team
  1. CANCELLED DUE TO INCOMING WINTER STORM

Biathlon
  1. Participant(s):  Cadets who sign up
  2. OPI:  Lt Rozon
  3. Date:  Sat, 14 Jan 22
  4. Time:  0800 – 1300 hrs
  5. Location:  Camp Fortune - Outaouais Biathlon Site - 300 Chem. Dunlop, Chelsea, QC J9B 2N3
    1. Drop-off and pick-up are at the parking lot near the main ski hill before the road heading up to Chalet Des Erables.
    2. Lt Rozon will meet the cadets at the parking lot, and they will proceed up the road to Chalet Des Erables as a group.
  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. In order to prepare for the biathlon competition on 4 Feb 23, practice sessions will be held at the biathlon competition site.
    2. Food/Water:
      1. Cadets are to bring their own food, snacks and water. The water at Chalet Des Erables is not potable.
      2. Do not bring any food that contains or may contain peanuts.
    3. Clothing:
      1. All cadets must be dressed properly for climatic conditions and must have a hat and gloves for shooting in order to participate.
    4. Health Card:
      1. Cadets must be always in possession of their health card during practices and/or competitions
  8. Sign-up:  Sign-up by filling out this form.
 
Effective Speaking
  1. Participant(s):  All interested cadets
  2. OPI:  OCdt Caswell
  3. Date:  Mon, 16 Jan 23
  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. Your Effective Speaking Workbook;
    2. Writing materials such as a pen and notebook or laptop;
    3. A bottle of water;
    4. Your voice; and
    5. A pair of indoor shoes.
  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.
 
Squadron Inter-Flight Sports Tournament
  1. Participant(s):  All cadets
  2. OPI:  Capt Willis
  3. Date:  Sat, 21 Jan 23
  4. Time:  0900-1700hrs
  5. Dress:              
    1. Appropriate sports attire; and
    2. A pair of indoor shoes.
  6. Location:
    1. ​Osgoode Township High School - 2800 8th Line Rd, Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0
  7. Details:
    1. It is a mandatory part of the cadet program for all cadets to participate in at least 270 minutes of physical activities (PO X05 – Participate in Physical Activities).
    2. Flights will compete against each other for the title of Top Flight for January 2023.
    3. All cadets are expected to attend and participate with their flight. ​
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This cadet squadron conducts its activities in English only. Limited service in French is available. You will find general information on the  Cadet Program  in both official languages on the national cadet site.  // Cet escadron de cadets dirige ses activités en anglais seulement. Des services limités en français sont disponibles. Vous trouverez des renseignements généraux à propos du programme des cadets dans les deux langues officielles sur le site national des cadets.
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  • Become a Cadet
    • What is Air Cadets?
    • Application for Membership
  • Cadet Resources
    • Cadet365
    • CF One
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Dress Regulations & Orders of Dress
    • Orders
    • Supply
    • Teams >
      • Biathlon Team
      • Drill Team
      • Effective Speaking Team
      • Ground School
      • Marksmanship
  • About the Squadron
    • History
    • Cadet Commander
    • Commanding Officer
    • Senior Cadets
    • Squadron Staff
  • Keeping Informed
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    • Weekly Announcements
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    • Donate
    • General Election
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Sponsoring Committee Executive
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  • Contact