Announcements for Week of 14 May 23

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: 

• Squadron official hours are 1830 – 2130 hrs, on Tuesday nights. 
• 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 [email protected]. 

 
COVID Case Reporting:  Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Willis as soon as possible via email. 
 
COVID-19 Screening: 

• Prior to leaving home for every cadet activity, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening; 
  • 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.). 
• If the screening result is “go to school/childcare,” go to Squadron Training; 
• Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form. 

 
Cadet365: In preparation for the upcoming summer training season and for the 2023/24 training year, please ensure that you can connect to your Cadet365 account.  If you are experiencing troubles, click here for help. 
 
Registration for New Cadets:  Click here for information. 
 
Looking for a CFOne Card? Click here for information. 
 
Did you lose something? Have a question? Email the squadron mailbox at [email protected]. Your message will be forwarded as necessary. 
 
5 Cyclone Sponsoring Committee Bursary 

1. Details:  
   1. A bursary is available for graduating Cadets who are registered to a university or college program for the 2023/24 year, 
   2. Proof of registration will be required prior to receiving your bursary. 
2. Eligibility: 
   1. Hold the rank of Flight Sergeant or higher; 
   2. Have been in the Air Cadet Program for a minimum of four years by the end of this training year, 
   3. Be a current or former member of 5 Cyclone Squadron, 
   4. Have shown exemplary deportment and participation in the Squadron. 
3. How to Apply: 
   1. Submit an essay of 500-1000 words explaining how being an Air Cadet has helped you prepare for your chosen study/career path. 
   2. Applications must be submitted to [email protected] no later than 15 May 23. 

 
Regular Training – Parade Practice 

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets 
2. OPI:  Lt Rozon 
3. Date:  Tue, 16 May 23 
4. Time:  1830 – 2130 hrs 
5. Location:  
   1. Embrun Arena - 6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress: C3B - Blue uniform pants, dress shirt, wedge, and parade boots.  
   1. Cadets may wear their parade boots.  
      1. Cadets who do not have parade boots shall wear indoor running shoes.  
   2. Cadets who do not have their blue uniforms shall continue to wear C5 and may wear their FTU boots.  
   3. Cadets who have not yet been issued a uniform shall wear a dress shirt and pants.  
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. 
   2. Reminder: Parents are more than welcome to attend closing parade for announcements! 
8. Materials:   
   1. Bring a water bottle. 

 
Drill Team 

1. Participant(s):  All drill team members 
2. OPI:  Capt Willis 
3. Date:  Thur, 18 May 23 
4. Time:  1900 – 2100 hrs 
5. Location: 
   1. Mother Teresa Catholic School 1035 Concession St, Russell, ON K4R 0A3 
6. Dress: 
   1. Conservative civilian attire with wedge and parade 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. 
   2. 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. 
9. Sign-up: Drill team is no longer accepting new members. 

Pipes & Drums Music - The Music Program has completed for the 2022/2023 training year.

Geocaching - Rained Out *** Cancelled due to Weather ***
 
Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) Election 

1. Participant(s): All parents/guardians of cadets 
2. Date: Tue, 23 May 23 
3. Time: 1830 hrs 
4. Location: Embrun Arena - 6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
5. Details: 
   1. After you drop your cadet off for the Awards Parade, we ask parents to please join us in the main lobby of the arena where we will be holding our annual Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) elections.  We will be serving coffee and goodies, and it’s a great chance to meet the SSC, ask any questions, and raise a hand if you would like to volunteer.  Even as little as an hour a month to help keep our Cadet Program running. 
   2. What is the SSC? 
      1. The SSC is a non-profit charitable organization that is responsible for providing financial and other necessary support to the squadron.   Without a sponsoring committee, there is no squadron. We ensure the cadets have somewhere to train and parade on Tuesday nights and that they have access to items like instruments for band, skis for biathlon, and rifles for marksmanship. In addition, our Effective Speaking program is often run by the committee. We also organize parent volunteers for simple things requiring a much lower level of time commitment, such as supervising cadets when they are in the community doing fundraising. Some of our members have many hours to give, some only are able to give a few hours a year. All are welcome and very much appreciated, no matter the time they are able to spare. 

 
Awards Parade 

1. Participant(s): All cadets and their friends and families.  
2. OPI: Capt Willis 
3. Date: Tue, 23 May 23 
4. Time: 1830 – 2130 hrs 
5. Location:  
   1. Embrun Arena - 6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress: C1A 
   1. Cadets may wear their parade boots.  
      1. Cadets who do not have parade boots may wear running shoes.  
   2. Cadets who do not have their blue uniforms shall continue to wear C5 and may wear their FTU boots.  
   3. Cadets who have not yet been issued a uniform shall wear a dress shirt and pants. 
7. Details: 
   1. Please join us for our 18th Annual Awards Parade and help us celebrate the many achievements of our cadets during the 2022-2023 Training Year. 
      1. Guests should be seated by 1930hrs. 
   2. Awards to be given out include, but are not limited to: 
      1. Proficiency Level Qualifications & Badges; 
      2. End of Year Promotions; 
      3. Fitness Qualification Badges; 
      4. Community Service Award; 
      5. Top Biathlete; and 
      6. Drill Team MVP. 
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Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) 

1. Participant(s): All cadets and their friends and families.  
2. OPI: Capt Willis 
3. Date: Sat, 27 May 23 
4. Time: 0900 – 1600 hrs 
5. Location:  
   1. Embrun Arena - 6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress:  
   1. Cadets shall arrive in conservative civilian attire with their C1A uniforms in hand.  
7. Details: 
   1. Please join us for our 18th Annual Ceremonial Review and help us celebrate the many achievements of our cadets during the 2022-2023 Training Year. 
      1. Please be seated by 1300hrs. 
   2. Cadets will have parade practice in the morning, followed by lunch, with the parade beginning at 1300hrs. Cadets will change into their uniforms following lunch. 
8. Meals: 
   1. Cadets should arrive having eaten breakfast. MRE lunch will be served before changing for parade. 
9. Materials: 
   1. Bring your entire C1A uniform: 
      1. Tunic, 
      2. Tie, 
      3. Blue dress shirt,  
      4. Blue Pants,  
      5. Wedge,  and
      6. Drill boots.  

 
Abseiling 

1. Participant(s): Cadets who sign up 
2. OPI: Lt Rozon & MWO Pinkney 
3. Date: Sat, 10 Jun 23    
4. Time: 1300 – 1630 hrs 
5. Location:  
   1. Connaught Ranges  
6. Dress:  
   1. C5 – Field Training Uniform; or  
   2. Appropriate athletic attire for an afternoon outside.  
   3. Cadets must: 
      1. Tie hair back in a low ponytail (if hair is long enough to do so), and 
      2. Wear hard-soled shoes and loose clothing. 
7. Details: 
   1. Cadets must bring their health cards. 
   2. Some cadets may have medical restrictions preventing them from being able to participate in abseiling. These cadets will be notified as applicable. 
   3. There is only room for 20 cadets to attend. 
   4. Abseiling is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to inclement weather.  
8. Sign-up: 
   1. Sign up here. 
      1. Cadets have until 3 June at 2359hrs to sign up.