Announcements for Week of 30 April 23

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:

• Squadron official hours are 1830 – 2130 hrs, on Tuesday nights.
• If there is an urgent matter outside of these hours that requires immediate and prompt attention and cannot wait until the following Tuesday, contact the Commanding Officer, Capt Willis at rachel.willis@cadets.gc.ca.

COVID Case Reporting:  Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Willis as soon as possible via email.


COVID-19 Screening:

• Prior to leaving home for every cadet activity, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
  • 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.).
• If the screening result is “go to school/childcare,” go to Squadron Training;
• Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
  
  

Cadet365:  In preparation for the upcoming summer training season and for the 2023/24 training year, please ensure that you can connect to your Cadet365 account.  If you are experiencing troubles, click here for help.

Registration for New Cadets:  Click here for information.
 
Looking for a CFOne Card? Click here for information.
 
Did you lose something? Have a question? Email the squadron mailbox at 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca. Your message will be forwarded as necessary.
 
5 Cyclone Sponsoring Committee Bursary

1. Details:
   1. A bursary is available for graduating Cadets who are registered to a university or college program for the 2023/24 year,
   2. Proof of registration will be required prior to receiving your bursary.
2. Eligibility:
   1. Hold the rank of Flight Sergeant or higher;
   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. Have shown exemplary deportment and participation in the Squadron.
3. How to Apply:
   1. Submit an essay of 500-1000 words explaining how being an Air Cadet has helped you prepare for your chosen study/career path.
   2. Applications must be submitted to chair@5cycloneaircadets.ca no later than 15 May 23.

Cadet Fitness Assessment

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Lt Rozon
3. Date:  Tue, 2 May 23
4. Time:  1845 – 2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress:  PT gear with indoor running shoes
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, 3 May 23 
4. Time:  1830 – 2030 hrs 
5. Location: 
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress: 
   1. Conservative civilian attire with indoor running shoes.
7. Materials: 
   1. Writing materials such as a pen and notebook; 
   2. A snack; and  
   3. A bottle of water. 
8. 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.
9. 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 drill team members
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date:  Thur, 4 May 23
4. Time:  1900 – 2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress:
   1. C1A
7. Materials:
   1. A snack; and
   2. A bottle of water.
8. Details:
   1. Drill is an important part of cadet training. Drill promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness, and the cohesion necessary for success within a group.
   2. 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.
9. Sign-up: Drill team is no longer accepting new members.
   
   

Pipes & Drums Music

1. Music will resume in May.
   
   

Biathlon

1. NO BIATHLON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
   1. The next Biathlon practice will be held when the ground has thawed and training facilities have been secured.
   2. Please return all ski equipment as soon as possible.  Contact Lt Rozon to schedule the return of 5 Cyclone ski equipment.
      
      
      

Spring Gliding

1. Participant(s):  
   1. An, Andrew 
      
   2. Castonguay, Jessica 
      
   3. Cayer, Maia 
      
   4. Chin Yuen Kee, Marcus 
      
   5. Duhaime, Zacharie 
      
   6. Gareau, Maxim 
      
   7. Gingras, Jeremy 
      
   8. Humphries , Miles 
      
   9. Lohnes, Tegan 
      
   10. MacDonald, Xander 
       
   11. Maxwell, Megan 
       
   12. McGee, Lance 
       
   13. Montreuil, Felix 
       
   14. Mushing, Liam 
       
   15. Roy, Kyson 
       
   16. Russell, Adrian 
       
   17. Socholotuk, Nevan 
       
   18. Tetreault, Jacob 
       
   19. Van De Visch, Benjamin 
       
   20. Vance, Logan 
       
2. OPI:  CI Maxwell
3. Date:  Sun 7 May 23 subject to weather.  Please visit 5cycloneaircadets.ca by 1800 hrs 6 May 23 for GO/NO-GO confirmation.
4. Time:
   1. ​Drop-Off: 0800hrs, Sun 7 May 23 - École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
   2. Pick-Up: 1530hrs, Sun 7 May 23 -  École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
5. Location:  Smiths Falls Airport however transportation will be provided—details to follow.
6. Dress:
   1. Conservative civilian attire.
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.
   2. There is only room for 20 cadets to attend. Priority will be given to cadets who have not had the opportunity to go gliding yet. A waitlist will be formed as necessary.
      1. There will be another gliding day in September 2023.
8. Sign-up:
   1. Sign-ups are closed.