Announcements for Week of 30 October 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.
   
   

Registration for New Cadets:  Click here for information.


Cadet Fitness Assessment

1. Participant(s): All Cadets
2. OPI: Lt Rozon
3. Date: Tue, 1 Nov 22
4. Time: 1845 – 2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: 
   1. Appropriate sports 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.
8. Materials: 
   1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and
   2. Bring a water bottle.
      
      

Russell Legion Poppy Sales 

1. Participant(s):
   
   1. FCpl An
   2. Cdt Cheriai
      
   3. Cdt Lackey-Diguer
      
   4. Cdt Lanthier
      
   5. FCpl Maxwell
      
   6. FSgt Montreuil
      
   7. Sgt Novokchanov
      
   8. Cpl Roderick
      
   9. LAC Shane
      
   10. Cdt Trepanier
       
   11. Cpl Van De Visch
       
   12. Cdt Vance
       
2. OPI: Capt Willis
3. Date: Sat, 5 Nov 22   
4. Time: 0900-1500hrs 
5. Dress:  
   1. C3 – Service Dress
      1. Tunic and tie, no medals. No FTUs.
   2. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform, or whose blue uniform does not fit, shall wear a dress shirt and dress pants. 
   3. Cadets shall dress for the weather. At this time, it's looking to be cloudy with high of 22C and a low of 13C.
6. Location:  
   
   1. Various locations around Embrun and Russell. 
7. Details:  
   1. This time can be claimed as community service hours towards a cadet's Ontario Secondary School Diploma. 
      
      1. See Capt Willis on Tuesday to have your form signed.
         
   2. Cadets shall report to their location at the beginning of their assigned shifts (click here for the schedule).
   3. Poppy Sales takes priority over Marksmanship. If you are assigned an afternoon shift, you will be excused from marksmanship. 
      
      

Vars Remembrance Day Ceremony

1. Participant(s): 
2. OPI: Capt Willis
3. Date: Sun, 6 Nov 22  
4. Time: 1345–1600 hrs   
5. Dress: C1A
6. Location:
   1. War Memorial Park - Corner of Buckland Rd and Rockdale Rd, Vars, ON K0A 3H0 
7. Details:
   1. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform shall wear a dress shirt and dark coloured pants.
8. Sign-up:
   1. Sign-up by filling out this form by 1 Nov 22.

 
Ground School

1. Participant(s): Any cadet interested in learning about aviation theory
2. OPI: CI Maxwell and CI Cameron
3. Date: Wed, 2 Nov 22
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.
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:  [email protected]
   2. CI Cameron:  [email protected]
      
      

Drill Team

1. Participant(s): All interested cadets.
2. OPI: Capt Willis
3. Date: Thur, 3 Nov 22
4. Time: 1900 – 2100 hrs
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.
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.
9. Sign-up: Sign up by filling out this form.
   
   

Ottawa Valley Senior Leadership Weekend

1. Participant(s): Level 3 and 4 Cadets
2. OPI: Capt Willis
3. Date: Sat, 26 Nov 22 or Sun, 27 Nov 22  
4. Time: 0800 – 1645 hrs   
5. Dress:
   1. C5 - FTUs
   2. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform shall wear a dress shirt and dark coloured pants.
6. Location:
   1. Major E.J.G. Holland VC Armoury 2100 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 3V3
7. Details:
   1. The Ottawa Valley will be holding a Senior Leadership Weekend for all Level 3 and 4 cadets in the Ottawa area.
   2. Cadets will develop practical management and instructional skills with their peers from different squadrons to prepare them for their coming training years as senior cadets. 
   3. Cadets have the option of participating on Saturday or Sunday. 
8. Sign-up:
   1. Sign-up by filling out this form.​

Biathlon

1. No biathlon this week.
   
   

Marksmanship

1. Participant(s): All interested cadets
2. OPI:  Lt Rozon
3. Date: Sat, 5 Nov 22  
4. Time: 1600-2100hrs   
5. Dress:
   1. C-5 (FTUs);
   2. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform shall wear comfortable attire for lying on the floor.
6. Location:
   1. Paul-Émile Levésque Centre, 756 Brebeuf St, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0 
7. 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.
8. Sign-up: Declare your interest by filling out this form
   
   

​Russell Remembrance Day Parade

1. Participant(s): Cadets who sign up below.
2. OPI: Capt Willis
3. Date: Fri, 11 Nov 22
4. Time: 1000-1200hrs
5. Dress:
   1. ​C1A;
   2. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform shall wear a dress shirt and dress pants. 
6. ​Location:
   1. ​Russell Legion, 24 Legion Ln, Russell, ON K4R 1C8
7. Details:
   1. ​While Remembrance Day falls on a school day this year, cadets are welcome to attend the Russell Remembrance Day ceremony.
      1. ​Cadets who are 18 years old are able to sign themselves out of school (with their parents' knowledge).
   2. Cadets shall report to the Legion for 1000hrs and the parade will step off at approximately 1030hrs.
   3. This time can be claimed as community service hours towards a cadet's Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
8. ​Sign-up: Sign up by filling out this form.

Embrun Remembrance Day Parade

1. Participant(s): Cadets who sign up below.
2. OPI: Capt Willis
3. Date: Fri, 11 Nov 22
4. Time: 1400-1500hrs
5. Dress:
   1. ​C1A;
   2. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform shall wear a dress shirt and dress pants. 
6. ​Location:
   1. ​Russell Township Building 717 Notre-Dame St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W1
7. Details:
   1. ​While Remembrance Day falls on a school day this year, cadets are welcome to attend the Embrun Remembrance Day ceremony.
      1. ​Cadets who are 18 years old are able to sign themselves out of school (with their parents' knowledge).
   2. Cadets shall report to the Russell Township Building for 1400hrs and the parade is scheduled to begin at shortly thereafter.
   3. This time can be claimed as community service hours towards a cadet's Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
8. ​Sign-up: Sign up by filling out this form.

Effective Speaking

1. Participant(s): All interested cadets
2. OPI:  OCdt Caswell
3. Date: Mon, 14 Nov 22
4. Time: 1830 – 2000 hrs   
5. Dress:
   1. Conservative civilian attire
6. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
7. Materials:
   1. Writing materials such as a pen and notebook or laptop;
   2. A bottle of water; and
   3. Your voice.
8. Details:
   1. To provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self-confidence; and increase their ability to reason, organize and express ideas;
   2. To promote the citizenship component of local squadron training;
   3. To provide a focus at the Local, Regional/Wing, Provincial/Territorial, and National levels, to promote and encourage Air Cadets to participate in an optional activity that will provide them with an opportunity to acquire effective speaking skills through instruction and practice in a structured and competitive environment;
   4. To increase public awareness regarding the citizenship and leadership aspects of the Air Cadet program at the national, provincial and local levels.
9. Sign-up: Declare your interest by filling out this form.

 
Russell Santa Parade

1. Participant(s): All interested cadets
2. OPI: Capt Willis
3. Date: Sun, 27 Nov 22  
4. Time: 1230 – 1730 hrs   
5. Dress:
   1. C1A
6. Location:
   1. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School, 1211 S Russell Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1E5
7. Details:
   1. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform shall wear a dress shirt and dark coloured pants.
   2. This time can be claimed as community service hours towards a cadet's Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
8. Sign-up:
   1. Declare your interest by filling out this form.