Announcements for Week of 15 September 2024

Questions?  Contact 5 Cyclone here.
 
Absent?  Unable to attend a session or activity?  Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).
 
The Squadron has been directed to more rigorously enforce the provisions of CATO 13-30.  Current Regulations require that Cadets who are absent – without being excused – for more than 30 days are to be Struck Off Strength; in other words, released from the Squadron and the Cadet Program.  The Admin O will begin calling Cadets who are past the 30 day absentee limit and advise them of their choices:
a. Return to Parading with the Squadron immediately; or
b. Apply for Excused Absence if they are eligible; or
c. Return their uniform and accept Release from Air Cadets.
 
This action is not to penalize absentees.  It is necessary to demonstrate the importance of regular and consistent attendance at mandatory training sessions, to successfully participate in the Air Cadet Program.

Squadron Hours:

1. Squadron’s official hours are 1830--2100 hrs, on Thursday nights.
2. If there is an urgent matter that requires immediate and prompt attention, call the squadron at 587-41-CADET (1-587-412-2338) and leave a message.  Your call will be returned within 24 hours.
   • All other inquiries shall be directed to [email protected].

 
Cadet365 is the communication tool for all cadets, please ensure that you can connect to your Cadet365 account.  If you are experiencing trouble, click here for help.
 
Registration for New Cadets:  Click here for information.

A message from the Administration Officer:  Your Annual Validation Form (AVF) is due this Thurs, 19 Sep 24.  Any changes to emergency contact information, medical conditions, home address, etc., must be reported to the Administration section using this form.  This mandatory annual task must be completed by every Cadet and their parents across Canada to maintain good-standing membership in the Cadet program.  Please note that Cadets will not be allowed to participate in the program until their AVF is completed and returned.  This requirement ensures that we have up-to-date information for each Cadet’s safety, wellbeing, and effective communication.  Thank you to all Guardians and Parents who have already submitted theirs

A message from the Supply Officer:   On Thurs, 19 Sep 24, we will be doing a supply power hour.  You will be paired with a Cadet to record what kit you have in your possession.  Please bring all your uniform pieces (blues, greens, ties, socks, and tuques, etc) as we need to read your tags.  Then, you will be filling out your request form (for new or replacement clothing items) to be handed into your flight commander by the end of the night.

From the Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC):

1. No announcement at this time.
   
   

Ground School – Flying Scholarship Q&A

1. Participant(s):  All interested cadets and pilot hopefuls
2. OPI:  CI Cameron & CV Maxwell
3. Date:  Mon, 16 Sept 24
4. Time:  1830 – 1930 hrs
5. Location:  Russell High School - 982 N Russell Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1G7
6. Dress:  Civilian attire
7. Details:
   1. Please join CI Cameron and CV Maxwell for an information session regarding the application process for glider and power pilot courses.
8. Questions?  Write to the instructors: [email protected] or [email protected]

 
Sports Night

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  LCdr Coutlée
3. Date:  Thur, 19 Sep 24 
4. Time:  1830 – 2100 hrs
5. Location:  Russell High School - 982 N Russell Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1G7
6. Dress:  Civilian sports attire.
7. Details:
   1. Caregivers are welcome to attend closing parade for 2030 hrs every Thursday evening.
8. Materials:
   1. Water bottle.

 
Canadian Walk for Veterans

1. Participant(s):  All interested cadets.  Cadets currently signed up:
   1. Cdt Crowe
   2. LAC Cunningham
   3. Cdt Kehler
      
   4. Cpl Kerr
   5. Cpl Landriault
      
   6. FCpl Lemay
      
   7. Cdt Leroux
   8. FCpl Leroux
   9. FCpl Lohnes
   10. FCpl MacAlpine
   11. FCpl Paquette
   12. LAC Saint Louis
   13. LAC Serrano
   14. Sgt Shane
   15. Sgt Van De Visch
   16. ​FCpl Vance
   17. ​Cdt Waclawski
       
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date:  Sat, 21 Sep 24
4. Time:  1000 – 1130 hrs
5. Location:  New York Central Fitness Trail - 1st Ave, Russell, ON K4R 1B3 
6. Dress: Civilian sports attire
7. Details:
   1. Cadets will be participating in the Canadian Walk for Veterans.
   2. Cadets may run, walk, or rollerblade the 2.5km stretch between MTCS and Castor st and back.
      1. No bicycles or electric scooters to allow the group to stay together.
8. Sign-up:  Sign-up here.
   1. Sign-ups close Thur, 19 Sep 24 at 2359 hrs.

 
Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) Day

1. Participant(s):  Mandatory for all Cadets who have completed Level 4 and wish to enroll in the ALP
2. OPI:  Lt Hubert
3. Date:  Sat, 21 Sept 24
4. Time:  0800 – 1600 hrs
5. Location: Rideau Hill Camp - 3560 Rideau River Rd, Manotick, ON K4M 1B4
6. Dress: C5 – FTU
7. Details:
   1. Cadets may enroll in the Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) any time after completing Level 4. Cadets who wish to enroll in the ALP must attend this training day.
      1. Cadets who have completed Level 4 are not obligated to enroll in the ALP but are strongly encouraged to do so.
   2. This activity is an Area Directed Activity and is not planned by 5 Cyclone.
   3. Cadets will need to provide their own transportation to and from the training location.

 
Field Training Exercise (FTX)

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date: 2 & 3 Nov 24
   1. Please note the change in date.
4. Time: TBC
5. Location: Apple Hill Scout Reserve - 18739 Kenyon Concession Road 2, Apple Hill, ON K0C 1B0
   1. Transportation to and from the training location will be provided.
6. Details:
   1. As part of the mandatory training program, all cadets must attend an FTX during the training year.
7. Sign-up:  Sign-up here.
   1. Sign-ups close Thur, 24 Oct 24 at 2359 hrs.