Announcements for Week of 25 September 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 outside of these hours that requires immediate and prompt attention, call the Commanding Officer, Capt Willis, at 613-898-3616.

COVID Case Reporting: Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Willis as soon as possible at 613-898-3616 or 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.
   
   

Supply of Uniforms: Click here for information.

Registration for New Cadets: Click here for information.

Call for Interest: Social Media Committee

1. Participant(s): Any interested cadets
2. OPI: Capt Willis
3. Details:
   1. We are looking for cadets who are interested in developing social media posts from the cadets’ perspective.
   2. No experience necessary, just a willingness to be creative!
   3. Duties would include:
      1. Taking photos;
      2. Writing social media posts and submitting them to adult staff for approval; and
      3. Working with cadets of all levels to design content for Facebook and Instagram.
   4. Interested cadets can sign up here.
      
      

Regular Training Night

1. Participant(s): All Cadets
2. OPI: Lt Lussier
3. Date: Tue, 27 Sept 22
4. Time: 1845-2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
   2. Cadets are to use the rear entrance.
6. Dress: 
   1. Field Training Uniform (FTU) with beret; or
   2. White shirt and dark coloured pants if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs.
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, 28 Sept 22
4. Time: 1830 - 2100hrs
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; and
   3. A bottle of water.
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. Participant(s): All interested cadets.
2. OPI: Capt Willis
3. Date:  ̶T̶h̶u̶r̶,̶ ̶2̶9̶ ̶S̶e̶p̶t̶ ̶2̶2̶  Thur, 6 Oct 22
4. Time: 1900 - 2100hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress:
   1. Conservative civilian attire with wedge and drill boots.
7. Materials:
   1. A snack; and
   2. A bottle of water.

1. Details:
   1. Declare your interest by filling out this form.
   2. Drill is an important part of cadet training. Drill promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness, and the cohesion necessary for success within a group.
      
      

Visit to Canadian Museum of History

1. Participant(s): Mandatory for all cadets
2. OPI: OCdt Caswell
3. Date: Sat, 1 Oct 22 
4. Time: 0745-1700hrs
5. Location: Embrun Arena, 6 Blais Street, Embrun, ON
6. Dress:
   1. C3F with a mask for the bus.
7. Details:
   1. Cadets must bring a lunch.
   2. Bus will depart from the Embrun Arena at 0800hrs and return at approximately 1700hrs.
   3. Confirm your attendance here.
      
      

Regular Training & Commanding Officer’s Parade

1. Participant(s): All Cadets
2. OPI: Capt Willis

1. Date: Tue, 4 Oct 22
2. Time: 1845-2100hrs
3. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
4. Dress: 
   1. C1A-Ceremonial Dress; or
   2. White shirt and dark coloured pants if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued their uniform.
5. 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. Parents are welcome to attend the Commanding Officer’s Parade during third period.
      1. Please be seated in the gym by 2015hrs.
6. Materials: 
   1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and
   2. Bring a water bottle.
      
      

Biathlon

1. Participant(s): Cadets who sign up by filling out this form
2. OPI: Lt Rozon
3. Date: Sat, 15 Oct 22
4. Time: 1000-1200 hrs
5. Location: TBD
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. Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport, which combines competitive, free-technique cross-country skiing and small-bore rifle marksmanship.  Training consists of strength and cardiovascular conditioning through static exercises, running, and other dynamic activities.
      
      

Marksmanship

1. Participant(s): All interested cadets
2. OPI:  Lt Rozon
3. Date: Sat, 15 Oct 22  
4. Time: 1600-2100hrs   
5. Dress: C-5 (FTUs) 

1. Location:
   1. Paul-Émile Levésque Centre, 756 Brebeuf St, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0 
2. Details:
   1. Cadets are to wear outdoor footwear to and from the activity and change into their indoor footwear once on site.
   2. Bring dinner and drinks.
   3. Declare your interest by filling out this form.

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