Announcements for Week of 26 Jan 20

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Supply Night 

1. Participant(s):  Cadet who need a uniform part replaced or new uniform
2. OPI:  OCdt Rozon
3. Date:  Mon, 27 Jan 20
4. Time: 1830-2030 hrs
5. ​Location: Embrun Self Storage, 130 Bay St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W1, Canada
6. Note: Contact OCdt Rozon at 613-818-3348 to gain access to the compound

Effective Speaking

1. Participant(s): WO2 Sheridan, FSgt Nadeau and Sgt Willis
2. OPI: Capt Martel
3. Date: 27 Jan 20
4. Time: 1830-2130hrs
5. Location: Room 117, ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: Conservative civilian dress

Pipes & Drums Practice - Next practice is 05 Feb 19

1. There will be no P&D Practice on 29 Jan due to Archery Tag.

Archery Tag (regular training night)

1. Participant(s): 40 cadets + 5 staffs
2. OPI: Capt Tanguay 
3. Date: Wed 29 Jan 20
4. Timings: 
   1. Depart Embrun Arena: 1800 hrs
   2. Arrive at Archery tag: 1830 hrs
   3. Start first game: 1900 hrs
   4. End of games: 2100 hrs
   5. Depart Archery tag: 2110
   6. Arrive Embrun Arena: 2140 hrs
5. Location: 1860 Bank St #3b, Ottawa, ON K1V 7Z8
6. Dress: Appropriate attire for the indoor games; be sure to bring indoor running shoes.
7. Material:  Water bottle
8. Transportation: Bus from Embrun Arena, 6 Blais Street to Archery Tag, 
9. Notes: A parental waiver is required. See https://2b1bee1d-113e-416f-a497-6c6f83b9b54f.filesusr.com/ugd/d95383_4033cb425c76408da2ea1c9bf62e296d.pdf.

Drill Team Practice

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who signed up.
2. OPI:  CI Deblois 
3. Date: Thu, 30 Jan 20
4. Time: 1900-2100 hrs 
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: Conservative civilian attire and bring your parade boots and wedge.
7. Materials: Bring water and a snack.​
   

Skiing and tubing at Edelweiss 

1. Participant(s): 40 cadets + 5 staffs
2. OPI: Capt Tanguay 
3. Date: Sat, 01 Feb 20
4. Timings: 
   1. Depart Embrun Arena: 0745 hrs
   2. Arrive at Edelweiss: 0900 hrs
   3. Start skiing/tubing: 1000 hrs
   4. Last run: 1530 hrs
   5. Depart Edelweiss: 1600
   6. Arrive Embrun Arena: 1800 hrs
5. Location: 538 Ch Edelweiss, Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0
6. Dress: Appropriate attire for the weather (layers), an extra pair of socks and footwear, a toque and gloves.
7. Material: 
   1. Bring ski equipment if needed.
8. Transportation: Bus from Embrun Arena, 6 Blais Street to Wakefield, 
9. Notes: Will offer the option of tubing/Skiing/snowboarding. Only those with ski or snowboarding experience will be permitted to do so. No lesson provided.

Regular Training Night

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  Captain Tanguay
3. Date: Tue, 04 Feb 20
4. Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs 
5. Location: : ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: C3 Service Dress 
7. Notes: Bring writing materials 

Regional Winter FTX

1. Participant(s):  Interested Cadets (Level 3+, up to 15)
2. OPI:   OCdt Rozon
3. Escort: CI Willis, Mrs Walsh
4. Date: 07-09 Feb, 2020
5. Timings: 
   1. Depart Embrun Arena: 1745 hrs 
   2. Return Embrun Arena: 1530 hrs
6. Transportation: Bus from Embrun Arena, 6 Blais Street to Tucker Lake in Low, Quebec
7. LOANED TO EACH CADET: 
   1. Military sleeping bag, bag liner and air mattress.
8. SPARE EQUIPMENT
   1. Extra Parkas, winter boots and mittens will be available for emergency use.
9. FORBIDDEN ARTICLES :
   1. Matches, Lighters, cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, electronic devices, food or knife with a blade longer than 4 inches.
10. Dress: Conservative, weather appropriate civilian outdoor dress.
11. Meals: Provided, mix of MREs and fresh meals. Please eat supper on Friday before getting on the bus.
12. Material: PERSONAL MATERIAL LIST
    1. Winter Boots 1 pair
    2. Running shoes (for indoor) 1 pair
    3. Wool socks (cadet socks or equivalent) 4 pairs
    4. Warm pants (wool or merino) 2 pairs
    5. Warm sweater 3
    6. Underwear 3
    7. Mittens or warm gloves 2 pairs
    8. Tuque ( a dry one to sleep with) 2
    9. Scarf or neck warmer 2
    10. Winter coat 1
    11. Winter pants 1
    12. Long sleeved undershirt and underpants 1 kit
    13. Snow shovel 1
    14. Toothbrush and toothpaste 1 kit
    15. Soap 1
    16. Washcloth 
    17. Notepad 1
    18. Pencil 1
    19. Medication (if needed) 1
    20. Plastic mess kit (plate, bowl, utensils) 1
    21. Plastic Cup or travel mug 1
    22. Water Bottle 1
    23. Sunglasses 1
    24. Lip balm 1
    25. Sleeping bag (military sleeping bag will be supplied as 2nd layer) 1
    26. Flashlight
    27. Light blanket (fleece or polar)
    28. Day pack
13.  Notes: This activity will be offered only to Cadets level 3 and up.
    
    This activity will aim at training Cadets in a winter survival situation and deliver the complementary winter exercise program. It will also be a great opportunity to get to know other units of the Ottawa Valley.

Staff Cadet Applications

1. Participant(s):  All cadets who wish to apply for staff cadet positions at CTCs.
2. OPI:  Lt Willis
3. Deadline: Tue, 18 Feb 20
4. Eligibility: Interested cadets must be 16 years of age by 01 Jan 20 and have completed Level 4 training by the end of the 2019-2020 training year.
5. To apply: Fill out the Google Form here.

Summer Training Applications

1. Participant(s):  All cadets who wish to apply for summer training opportunities.
2. OPI:  Lt Willis
3. Deadline: Fri, 21 Feb 20 at 2359hrs
   To apply: Fill out the Google Form here.