Announcements for Week of 5 Jan 20

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Sports Night 

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  Captain Tanguay
3. Date: Tue, 7 Jan 20
4. Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs 
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: Conservative PT gear and running shoes 
7. Notes: Bring a bottle of water 

Pipes & Drums Practice

1. Participant(s):  Cadet P&D Musicians.
2. OPI:  Capt Martel 
3. Date: Wed, 8 Jan 20
4. Time: 1900 - 2100 hrs 
5. Location: Russell High School, 982 N Russell Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1G7
6. Dress: Conservative civilian attire.
7. Materials: Bring your instrument, writing materials, water and a snack.

Ground School

1. Participant(s):  FSgt Nadeau, Sgt Gaudreault and FCpl Prévost.
2. OPI: Mrs. Maxwell
3. Date: Wed, 8 Jan 20
4. Time: 1830 - 2100 hrs
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0. 
6. Dress: Conservative civilian attire.
7. Notes: 
   1. Bring writing materials, water and a snack.
   2. Slides can be found here.

Drill Team Practice

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who signed up.
2. OPI:  CI Deblois 
3. Date: Thu, 9 Jan 20
4. Time: 1900-2100 hrs 
5. Location: ESCE (Ecole secondaire catholique Embrun)
6. Dress: Conservative civilian attire and bring your parade boots and wedge.
7. Materials: Bring water and a snack.

Biathlon Practice

1. Participant(s):  Biathlon Cadets.  
2. OPIs:  OCdt Rozon/CI J Gagnon
3. Date: Sat, 11 Jan 20
4. Time: 0845-1400 hrs 
5. Location: Camp Fortune Biathlon Training site, 300 Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea, QC J9B 2N3
6. Dress: Appropriate sports attire for the weather (layers), an extra pair of socks and footwear, a toque and gloves.
7. Material: 
   1. Bring ski equipment.
   2. Lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. 
   3. Cadets must be in possession of their Health Card at all times during practices or competitions
8. Transportation: Parents are responsible for transportation.  Carpooling is encouraged.
9. Team Duties: For the good performance of the site, units will be responsible for a different cleaning task every week:
   1. Pick up weapons, 
   2. Cleaning of weapons, 
   3. Cleaning Range, 
   4. Cleaning the facilities, 
   5. Cleaning washroom, 
   6. Storage of skis, poles and boots.

Supply Night 

1. Participant(s):  Cadet who need a uniform part replaced or new uniform
2. OPI:  OCdt Rozon
3. Date:  Mon, 13 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.

National Glider Exam

1. Participant(s):  FSgt Nadeau, Sgt Gaudreault and FCpl Prévost.
2. OPI:  Mrs. Maxwell 
3. Date: Sat, 18 Jan 20
4. Time: 1300-1545 hrs 
5. Location: Salaberry Armoury, 188 Alexandre-Taché Blvd, Gatineau, QC J9A 1L8
6. Dress: C3B with no optional items (lanyards, white belts, etc.).
7. Meals: Not provided, cadets must eat lunch prior to the exam
8. Transportation: Cadets are responsible for their transportation.
9. Materials: 
   1. HB or #2 pencil,
   2. Eraser,
   3. Books, manuals, personal notes are not permitted,
   4. Bring water and a snack.

Regional Bowling Tournament (Sign-ups Close: Thu, 9 Jan 20)

1. Participant(s):  
   1. Interested Cadets 
   2. Team must include 2 cadets 14 years and under and 2 female cadets
   3. Cadets will be informed of the selected team on 9 Jan.
2. OPI:   Lt Willis
3. Date: Sat, 18 Jan 20
4. Time: 1400 to 1630 hrs 
5. Location: West Park Bowling, 1205 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON
6. Dress: Conservative civilian sport dress.
7. Meals: None provided
8. Transportation: Cadets are responsible for their own transportation.

Living Locally Fair (volunteering opportunity)

1. Participant(s): Cadets wishing to volunteer 
2. OPI:  Capt Martel
3. Date: Sat, 18 Jan 20
4. Time: 
   1. Shift 1: 0830 - 1230 hrs
   2. Shift 2: 1230 - 1630  hrs
5. Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School, 1211 South Russell Road, Russell, Ontario
6. Dress: C3 - Service Dress
7. Meals: None provided
8. Transportation: Cadets are responsible for their own transportation.

67's Ottawa Junior Hockey Game & Skating

1. Participant(s):  Interested Cadets (up to 30)
2. OPI:   Capt Tanguay
3. Escort: CI Williams
4. Date: Sat, 25 Jan 20
5. Timings: 
   1. Depart Embrun Arena: 1245 hrs 
   2. Game: 1400 hrs
   3. Skating: 1600 to 1700 hrs
   4. Return Embrun Arena: 1800 hrs
6. Transportation: Bus from Embrun Arena, 6 Blais Street to TD Place, Ottawa
7. Material: ice skates
8. Dress: Conservative civilian sport dress.
9. Meals: None provided

Regional Biathlon Competition

1. Participant(s):  Biathlon Cadets
2. OPI:   OCdt Rozon
3. Date: 
   1. Sat, 25 Jan 20 : Participation Biathletes - Cadets who are not ready or able to complete the full 5-8km competition course within the 30 minute time limit.
   2. Sun, 26 Jan 20: Competition Biathletes - Cadets who are able to complete the full 5-8km competition course within the 30 minute time limit.
4. Time: 0830-1400 hrs 
5. Location: Camp Fortune Biathlon Training site, 300 Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea, QC J9B 2N3
6. Dress: Appropriate sports attire for the weather (layers), an extra pair of socks and footwear, a toque and gloves.
7. Material: 
   1. Ski equipment
   2. Lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. 
   3. Cadets must be in possession of their Health Card at all times during practices or competitions
8. Transportation: 
   1. Parents are responsible for transportation.  
   2. Carpooling is encouraged. 
9. Meals: None provided
10. Note: Parents who wish to stay for the day are welcome, but should know that when on the range, no talking to your Cadet is allowed, including cheering or words of encouragement, while they are shooting.