Announcements for Week of 15 May 2022

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, call Capt Martel at 613-791-1008. 

 
COVID Case Reporting: Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Martel as soon as possible at 613-791-1008 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.  
 
5 Cyclone Sponsoring Committee Bursaries  

1. Participants: Cadets attending Post-Secondary School in September 2022!  
2. Qualification Criteria:   
   1. Bursaries are available for graduating cadets who are registered to a University or College program for the 2022/23 year. To qualify, you must:  
   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. hold the rank of Flight Sergeant or higher;  
   5. have shown exemplary deportment and participation in the Squadron;  
   6. (Proof of registration will be required prior to receiving your bursary) 
3. Application:   
   1. Submit an essay of 500-1000 words explaining how being an Air Cadet has helped you to prepare for your chosen study/career path.  
   2. Applications must be submitted to chair@5cycloneaircadets.ca no later than 24 May 22. 

 
Regular Training Night (In-person)  

1. Participant(s): All Cadets 
2. OPI: Capt Willis  
3. Date: Tue, 17 May 22 
4. Time: 1845-2100hrs 
5. Location: École secondaire catholique Embrun, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress:   
   1. C-3 Service Dress with wedge and mask; or 
   2. White shirt and dark colored pants and mask if the cadet hasn’t been issued their blue uniform. 
7. Materials:   
   1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and 
   2. Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted). 
8. Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:   
   1. Level 1: Lt Rozon (Newly registered cadets are in level 1) 
   2. Level 2: CI Caswell 
   3. Level 3: CI Cameron 
   4. Level 4: CI Deblois 
   5. Level 5: Capt Willis 

 
Merit Review Boards – WO2 (In-person)   

1. Participant(s):  
   1. 1815hrs: FSgt Montreuil 
   2. 1900hrs: FSgt Weiher 
   3. 1945hrs: FSgt Walsh 
   4. 2030hrs: FSgt Pershick 
2. OPI: Capt Magill 
3. Date: Tue, 17 May 22   
4. Time: 1815 - 2115hrs   
5. Location: École secondaire catholique Embrun, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress:
   
   1. ​C-3 Service Dress with wedge and mask 
   2. no lanyards, white belts, gloves, ribbons or pins other than the name tag
      

 
Visit to the Embrun Aerodrome (In-person)   

1. Participant(s): Ground School Cadets  
2. OPI: CI Maxwell 
3. Date: Wed, 18 May 22   
4. Time: 1830 - 2000hrs   
5. Location: Embrun Aerodrome, 1468 St Andre Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress:  
   1. Civilian dress; and 
   2. Mandatory mask; 
   3. Materials: Bring a water bottle  

 
Drill Team (In-person)  

1. Participant(s): All cadets 
2. OPI: CI Deblois 
3. Date: Thu, 19 May 22  
4. Time: 1900 - 2100hrs  
5. Location: École secondaire catholique Embrun, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6.  Dress:  
   1. Civilian dress;  
   2. Mandatory mask; and 
   3. Bring drill boots. 
7. Materials:  
   1. Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted); 
   2. Boot polishing kit. 

 
5K Walk/Run Practice (In-person)   

1. Participant(s): All cadets  
2. OPI: Lt Rozon  
3. Date: Sat, 21 May 22   
4. Time: 1000 - 1100hrs   
5. Location: École secondaire catholique Embrun, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0  
6. Dress: Conservative sportswear and shoes for walking or running  
7. Materials: Bring a water bottle  

 
CO 5k Challenge (In-person)  

1. Participant(s): All Cadets  
2. OPI: Lt Rozon 
3. Dates: Sat, 28 May 22   
4. Time: 1000hrs 
5. Location: École secondaire catholique Embrun, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress: Conservative sportswear and shoes for walking or running  
7. Details: Sign up here. 

 
Level 4 Aviation Assessment (Virtual)  

1. Participant(s): Level 4 Cadets 
2. OPI: CI Deblois 
3. Due: Mon, 13 June 22 
4. Details: 
   1. Level 4 cadets have received an email with instructions for completing their self-led aviation content via Google Classroom. 
   2. Cadets have until 2359hrs on 13 June 22 to submit their final exam via Google Classroom. 
   3. Failure to complete this training will result in an incomplete training level and will disqualify the cadet from promotion for the 2021-2022 training year.  
5. Questions: Level 4 cadets who are experiencing issues with their training are to write to their Level Officer, CI Deblois. 

 
Chairperson’s Award 

1. Applicants: Any cadet who meets the following criteria: 
   1. Be less than 19 years of age before October 31st of the year of nomination. 
   2. Be a full-time student. 
   3. Have, at the time of the application, a minimum rank of Flight Sergeant and have completed level IV Air Cadet Training. 
   4. Note that applications will be due in mid-June, if you are currently a Sgt you may be promoted to FSgt before the application deadline.   
2. Expression of Interest: Write to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca if you are interested in applying for the Chairperson’s Award.   
3. Details: The Chairman’s Award serves to reward a cadet who, by his/her actions, societal involvement and leadership, represents the values of the Air Cadet League. The recipient will demonstrate that he/she is capable of sharing his/her ideas and experiences in the community. The winner will have shown the ability to accomplish these ideas and to rally others to implement a project. The recipient will also demonstrate the necessary confidence to be an ambassador of the Air Cadet League in the community and among his/her peers. 

 
Abseiling (In-person)  

1. Participant(s):  
   1. Cpl An 
   2. Cpl Burns 
   3. Cdt Cheriai 
   4. LAC Chin Yuen Kee 
   5. LAC Côté 
   6. Cpl Ghomsi Magne 
   7. Cdt Grisius 
   8. WO2 MacDonald 
   9. Sgt Maxwell 
   10. Cpl Maxwell 
   11. FSgt Montreuil 
   12. Cpl Mpenza 
   13. FCpl Mushing 
   14. LAC Pershick 
   15. Cpl Richard 
   16. LAC Roderick 
   17. Sgt Rodiles Montiel 
   18. Cdt Shane 
   19. LAC Van de Visch 
   20. Cpl White 
   21. Waitlist: LAC Castonguay 
2. OPI: CI Dion 
3. Dates: Sat, 11 Jun 22   
4. Time: 1300-1700hrs 
5. Location: Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre 
6. Transportation: School Bus