Announcements for Week of 22 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 (Last call!) 

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 (Virtual)  

1. Participant(s): All Cadets 
2. OPI: Capt Willis  
3. Date: Tue, 24 May 22 
4. Time: 1900-1930hrs 
5. Location: ​Teams Meet 
6. Dress:  Civilian clothing 
7. Materials:  Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook 
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 – WO1 (In-person)   

1. Participant(s):  
   1. 1840hrs: WO2 Yakabuski  
   2. 1915hrs: WO2 MacDonald 
   3. 1950hrs: WO2 Young  
   4. 2025hrs: WO2 Lemay 
2. OPI: Capt Magill 
3. Date: Tue, 24 May 22   
4. Time: 1840 - 2115hrs   
5. Location: To be determined due to loss of regular facility. 
6. Dress:  
   1. C-3 Service Dress with wedge; 
   2. no lanyards, white belts, gloves, ribbons, or pins other than the name tag 

 
Drill Team (In-person)  

1. Participant(s): All cadets 
2. OPI: CI Deblois 
3. Date: Thu, 26 May 22  
4. Time: 1900 - 2100hrs  
5. Location: Russell High School 
6.  Dress:  
   1. C-3 Service Dress with wedge; and 
   2. Mandatory mask. 
7. Materials: Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted); 

 
CO 5k Challenge and Lunch (In-person)  

1. Participant(s): All Cadets  
2. OPI: Lt Rozon 
3. Dates: Sat, 28 May 22   
4. Time:  
   1. Walk/Run: 1000-1100hrs 
   2. Cadet Fitness Assessment :  
      1. 1000-1100hrs 
      2. The CFA is required for promotion to the next rank; 
      3. This is a second chance this training year to obtain your CFA and, also, an opportunity to better your previous result. 
      4. 8 cadets have not done the fitness assessment this year. 
   3. MRE lunch: 1100-1200hrs 
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: 1200-1700hrs 
5. Location: Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre 
6. Details: Sign up here to be put on a waitlist.