Announcements for Week of 8 Dec 19

 
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Supply Night 

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who need a uniform part replaced or new uniform
2. OPI:  OCdt Rozon
3. Date:  Mon, 9 Dec 19
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.

Semi-Annual Parade

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  Captain Tanguay
3. Date: Tue, 10 Dec 19
4. Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs 
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: C-1A Ceremonial Dress
7. Notes: 
   1. Parade Practice: 1830 to 1945 hrs
   2. Guests are to be seated by 1945 hrs; 
   3. Parade begins at 2000 hrs.

Parent open discussion and blue card application drive

1. Participants:  All parents
2. OPI:  Mr. MacDonald
3. Date: Tues, 10 Dec 19
4. Time: 1830 - 1945
5. Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Notes: 
   1. While you wait for the CO’s parade, why not join us in the cafeteria for a brief informal discussion regarding activities in the new year.  We are looking for parent suggestions, comments and ideas.
   2. It is also a great opportunity to apply for your ACL blue card.  Getting your blue card does not obligate you to do anything but it does offer you the benefit of being able to participate and volunteer in more cadet activities.  It also ensures that you are covered by Air Cadet League insurance at any cadet activity.

Pipes & Drums Practice

1. Participant(s):  Cadet P&D Musicians.
2. OPI:  Capt Martel 
3. Date: Wed, 11 Dec 19
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):  Ground School participants.
2. OPI: Mrs. Maxwell
3. Date: Wed, 11 Dec 19
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):  Drill Team participants.
2. OPI:  CI Deblois 
3. Date: Thu, 12 Dec 19
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 Gagnon J
3. Date: Sat, 14 Dec 19
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: Lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. 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:
   Pick up weapons, Cleaning of weapons, Cleaning Range, Cleaning the facilities, Cleaning washroom, Storage of skis, poles and boots.

Food Bank - Fill the Bus Event

1. Participant(s): Cadets who sign up. (Cpl Beauchemin, FCpl Cloutier-Dion, FCpl Lavoie, Sgt MacDonald, FCpl Walsh, Sgt Gaudreault, Sgt Furlong, Cdt Bissonnette)
2. OPI: Capt Tanguay/ OCdt Rozon
3. Date:  Sun, 15 Dec 19
4. Time: 0800 to 1700hrs
5. Dress: Civilian dress with Squadron swag encouraged.  Olive Drab is authorized.
6. ​Location: Your Independent Grocer, 753 Notre Dame St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
7. Note: This activity qualifies for community service hours.
8. Context and Duties: The YIG cashier will promote the Foodbank and the client may buy a bag or box for goods to be donated to the Foodbank.  The client will approach the Foodbank bus with cash or food to donate and the Cadets will sort these items into the assigned boxes on the bus.  200 bags and 125 boxes are usually sold during the weekend.

Le Pavillon Residence Xmas Activity

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who sign up. (FSgt Ball, Cpl Bierman, FSgt Nadeau, FSgt Tanguay, and FSgt Young)
2. OPI: CI Deblois / FSgt Ball
3. Date:  Sun, 15 Dec 19
4. Time: 1330- 1500 hrs
5. Dress: C3 Service Dress
6. Location: Le Pavillon Residence, 1122 Notre Dame St, Embrun
7. Note: This activity qualifies for community service hours.

​Sports and Fitness Testing 

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  Captain Tanguay
3. Date: Tue, 17 Dec Nov 19
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: 
   1. Bring a bottle of water 
   2. The Cadet Fitness Assessment is mandatory for all cadets in order to achieve their level and for a cadet to be eligible for a Summer Course.  Results are often considered for other opportunities, as well.