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Announcements for Week of 27 Feb 22

2/27/2022

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:

Squadron official hours are 1830 - 2130 hrs, on Tuesday nights.
If you send an email outside of this period, it may take a few days to obtain a response. We appreciate your patience as our staff have full-time jobs and families.
If there is an urgent matter that needs to be addressed, do not hesitate to contact Capt Martel at 613-791-1008.

Public Health Measures for In-Person Training: *Amended on 28 Feb 22*

Indoors and outdoors, a distance of 2 meters between individuals must be observed and masks must be worn;
Until 13 Mar 22, a maximum of 50 people will be present at one location;
A COVID-19 briefing will be given by a staff member to the cadets before each activity;
If you have concerns about this or any other public measure, write to Capt Martel directly at christine.martel@cadets.gc.ca or call her at 613-791-1008.

COVID Case Reporting

Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Martel as soon as possible at 613-791-1008 or christine.martel@cadets.gc.ca

Supply of Uniforms : Click here for information.

Registration for New Cadets: Click here for information.

Effective Speaking Competition (Virtual):

Participant(s): All cadets are enjoyed to attend to support the contestants
OPI: CI Caswell
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 22
Time: 1845-2100 hrs
Dress: C-3
Location: MS Teams

Regular Training Night (In-person) *Amended on 28 Feb 22*

Participant(s): All Cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 22
Time: 1900-2100 hrs
Location: *NEW*
1. Levels 1, 3, 5 : Marionville Community Centre, 4629 Gregoire Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1E5
2. Levels 2, 4: Russell Arena Community Hall, 1084 Concession St, Russell, ON K4R 1A6
3. Upon arrival, parents are to park and stay in their car.
4. Cadets will be directed by a senior cadet to the appropriate entrance.
Dress:
1. Field Training Uniform (FTU) with wedge and mask; or
2. white shirt and dark coloured pants and mask if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
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
Materials:
1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and
2. Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted)
Parents:
1. For reasons of contact tracing, parents must remain in their vehicles when dropping off their cadet.
2. If parents have questions, staff members will be available in the parking lot to answer them.
Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:
1. Level 1: Lt Rozon (newly registered cadets are in level 1)
2. Level 2: CI Cameron
3. Level 3: Capt Willis
4. Level 4: CI Deblois
5. Level 5: Capt Willis

Ground School (Virtual):

Participant(s): Any interested cadet
OPI: CI Maxwell
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 22
Time: 1830 - 2000 hrs
Location: MS Teams
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials
Questions: Write to your instructors by clicking on their name:
1. CI Maxwell
2. CI Cameron

Drill Team (In-person)

Participant(s): All interested cadets
OPI: CI Deblois
Date: Thurs, 3 Mar 22
Time: 1900 - 2100 hrs
Location: Russell High School
Dress:
1. Civilian dress;
2. Mandatory mask; and
3. Bring drill boots
Materials: Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted)

Biathlon Practice – Skiing and Shooting (In-person)

Participant(s): All cadets interested in Biathlon
OPI: Lt Rozon
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 22
Time:
1. Skiing: 1100-1300 hrs
2. Shooting: 1500-1600 hrs (Sgt Kimble, FSgt Pershick only).
Locations:
1. Skiing: P7 in Larose Forest
2. Shooting: Paul-Émile Levésque Centre, 756 Brebeuf St, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0 (Sgt Kimble, FSgt Pershick only).
Dress:
1. Skiing: Appropriate sport/ski attire for the weather.
2. Shooting: Sgt Kimble, FSgt Pershick only. Appropriate indoor sporting attire for exercising and shooting.
Material: Bring a water bottle and food.
Details:
1. Cadets Sgt Kimble, FSgt Pershick only are to wear winter footwear to and from the shooting activity and change into their indoor footwear once on site.

Marksmanship (In-person)

Participant(s):
1. WO1 Nadeau
2. WO2 Yakabuski
3. FSgt Choiniere-Belanger
4. Cpl Maxwell
5. Cpl Mpenza
6. LAC Stackhouse
OPI: Lt Rozon
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 22
Time: 1600 - 2100 hrs
Dress: C-5 (FTUs)
Location: Paul-Émile Levésque Centre, 756 Brebeuf St, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
Details: Cadets are to wear winter footwear to and from the activity and change into their indoor footwear once on site. Bring food and drinks.

Parent Committee Meeting

Participant(s): Parents/guardians of cadets
OPI: Jennifer MacDonald
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 22
Time: 1900 hrs
Location: Russell High School library.
RSVP: Contact chair@5cycloneaircadets.ca to RSVP and watch your email carefully for updates for the meeting as weather and facilities can change at the last minute.
Details:
1. As a parent of a cadet, you are encouraged to attend and it would be great to meet other parents. You can get updates on what is coming up in this training year, it is a great opportunity to ask any questions that you may have and have a say in the Squadron’s Sponsoring Committee. After the meeting, Chair MacDonald will also be offering an information session to any parents of new cadets to the program. As well, if you have any questions about being involved in the Sponsoring Committee and wanted to learn more about how you can be more involved, this is a great time to do that. The 5 Cyclone sponsoring committee is made up of parent and community volunteers interested and able to invest a small amount of time per month to ensure the success of our squadron.

First Aid Training (In-person)

Participant(s):
OPI: CI Cameron
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 22
Time: 0800 - 1600 hrs
Location: Russell High School Cafeteria
Details: Interested cadets must click here by 15 Mar 22 to sign up for this activity.

Glider Pilot Course Interviews:

Participant(s): FSgt Pershick and FSgt Montreuil
Dates:
1. Mon, 7 Mar 22: Interview details are published by Region;
2. Wed, 9 Mar 22, 1930-2030hrs: Interview prep;
3. Wed, 16 Mar 22, 2000hrs: Online briefing for cadets to be interviewed; and
4. Sat, 26 Mar 22: Interviews.
Details: Interview guide for Cadets is found here.

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VIRTUAL TRAINING - 22 FEB 22

2/22/2022

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Due to incoming freezing rain, training will be held virtually on Tuesday, 22 Feb 22.

Regular Training Night (Virtual)

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tues, 22 Feb 22
Time: 1900-2030 hrs
Location: MS Teams
1. Level 1 MS Teams
2. Level 2 MS Teams
3. Level 3 MS Teams
4. Level 4 MS Teams
5. Level 5 MS Teams
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU); or white shirt and dark coloured pants if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:
1. Level 1 - Lt Rozon
2. Level 2 - CI Cameron
3. Level 3 - Capt Tanguay
4. Level 4 - CI Deblois
5. Level 5 - Capt Willis

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Announcements for Week of 20 Feb 22

2/20/2022

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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 you send an email outside of this period, it may take a few days to obtain a response. We appreciate your patience as our staff have full-time jobs and families.
If there is an urgent matter that needs to be addressed, do not hesitate to contact Capt Martel at 613-791-1008.

Training Delivery:

Effective immediately, 5 Cyclone Sqn will be holding the following training in-person:
1. Mandatory Regular Training (Tuesdays);
2. Drill Team Practices;
3. Biathlon Practices;
4. Marksmanship Team Practices.
The following training will continue virtually:
1. Effective Speaking;
2. Ground School; and
3. Music.
Please read the messages below carefully.

Public Health Measures for In-Person Training:

Proof of vaccination is required by all facilities that we use for in-person training as per O. Reg. 364/20: RULES FOR AREAS AT STEP 3 AND AT THE ROADMAP EXIT STEP;
The Squadron complies with all public health measures in place;
Everyone (13 years old and up) will have on their person, proof of their vaccination status and show it to a Sqn staff member upon request;
Either paper or electronic proof of vaccination indicating that they are vaccinated will be accepted;
Indoors and outdoors, a distance of 2 meters between individuals must be observed and masks must be worn;
Until 13 Mar 22, a maximum of 50 people will be present at one location;
A COVID-19 briefing will be given by a staff member to the cadets before each activity;
If you have concerns about this or any other public measure, write to Capt Martel directly at christine.martel@cadets.gc.ca or call her at 613-791-1008.

COVID Case Reporting

Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Martel as soon as possible at 613-791-1008 or christine.martel@cadets.gc.ca

Supply of Uniforms : Click here for information.

Registration for New Cadets: Click here for information.

Effective Speaking (Virtual):

Participant(s): Cadets requiring Prepared Speech Review
OPI: CI Caswell
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 22
Time: 1830-1930 hrs
Location: MS Teams
Details: For more information click here.

Workshop: Supervising and evaluating in a hybrid mode (Virtual)

Participant(s): Level 5 Cadets
OPI: Capt Pascal
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 22
Time: 1930 hrs
Location: MS Teams
Details: Interested cadets must contact and inform 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca

Regular Training Night for Levels 1, 2, and 3 (In-person)

Participant(s): Levels 1, 2 and 3 (Level 4s and 5 read further down)
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 22
Time: 1900-2100 hrs
Location:
1. Marionville Community Centre, 4629 Gregoire Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1E5
2. Upon arrival, parents are to park at the back of the building and stay in their car;
3. Cadets will be directed by a senior cadet to the appropriate entrance.
Dress:
1. Field Training Uniform (FTU) with wedge and mask; orwhite shirt and dark coloured pants and mask if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
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
Materials:
1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and
2. Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted)
Parents:
1. For reasons of contact tracing, parents must remain in their vehicles when dropping off their cadet.
2. If parents have questions, staff members will be available in the parking lot to answer them.
Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:
1. Level 1: Lt Rozon (newly registered cadets are in level 1)
2. Level 2: CI Cameron
3. Level 3: Capt Willis

Regular Training Night for Levels 4, and 5 (In-person)

Participant(s): Levels 4 and 5
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 22
Time: 1900-2100 hrs
Location:
1. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School, 1211 S Russell Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1E5
2. Upon arrival, parents are to park and stay in their car;
3. Cadets will be directed by a senior cadet to the appropriate entrance.
Dress:
1. Field Training Uniform (FTU) with wedge and mask.
Details:
1. COVID-19 Screening:
2. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
3. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
4. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form
Materials:
1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and
2. Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted)
Parents:
1. For reasons of contact tracing, parents must remain in their vehicles when dropping off their cadet.
2. If parents have questions, staff members will be available in the parking lot to answer them.
Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:
1. Level 4: CI Deblois
2. Level 5: Capt Willis

Ground School (Virtual):

Participant(s): Any interested cadet
OPI: CI Maxwell
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 22
Time: 1830 - 2000 hrs
Location: MS Teams
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials
Questions: Write to your instructors by clicking on their name:
1. CI Maxwell
2. CI Cameron

Drill Team (In-person)

Participant(s): All interested cadets
OPI: CI Deblois
Date: Thurs, 24 Feb 22
Time: 1900 - 2100 hrs
Location: Russell High School
Dress:
1. Civilian dress;
2. Mandatory mask; and
3. Bring drill boots
Materials: Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted)

Biathlon Practice – Skiing and Shooting (In-person)

Participant(s): All cadets interested in Biathlon
OPI: Lt Rozon
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 22
Time:
1. Skiing: 1100-1300 hrs
2. Shooting: 1500-1600 hrs (Sgt Kimble, FSgt Pershick only).
Locations:
1. Skiing: P7 in Larose Forest
2. Shooting: Paul-Émile Levésque Centre, 756 Brebeuf St, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0 (Sgt Kimble, FSgt Pershick only).
Dress:
1. Skiing: Appropriate sport/ski attire for the weather.
2. Shooting: Sgt Kimble, FSgt Pershick only. Appropriate indoor sporting attire for exercising and shooting.
Material: Bring a water bottle and food.
Details:
1. Cadets Sgt Kimble, FSgt Pershick only are to wear winter footwear to and from the shooting activity and change into their indoor footwear once on site.
2. Ski boots will be brought to on-site training this week, 22 Feb 22 to try on. Skis and poles will be brought on 26 Feb 22

Marksmanship (In-person)

Participant(s):
1. WO1 Nadeau
2. WO2 Yakabuski
3. FSgt Choiniere-Belanger
4. Cpl Maxwell
5. Cpl Mpenza
6. LAC Stackhouse
OPI: Lt Rozon
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 22
Time: 1600 - 2100 hrs
Dress: C-5 (FTUs)
Location: Paul-Émile Levésque Centre, 756 Brebeuf St, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
Details: Cadets are to wear winter footwear to and from the activity and change into their indoor footwear once on site. Bring food and drinks.

First Aid Training (In-person)

Participant(s):
OPI: CI Cameron
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 22
Time: 0800 - 1600 hrs
Location: Russell High School Cafeteria
Details: Interested cadets must click here by 15 Mar 22 to sign up for this activity.

Summer 2022 Staff Cadet Opportunities:

Participant(s): Level 4 and 5 cadets
OPI: Capt Pascal
Details:
1. Please refer to details provided by Capt Pascal to Level 4s and 5 via email.
2. Application are due to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca by February 25, 2022
3. Questions are to be directed to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca.

Effective Speaking Competition (Virtual):

Participant(s): All cadets are invited to attend to support the contestants
OPI: CI Caswell
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 22
Time: 1845-2100 hrs
Location: MS Teams

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February 13th, 2022

2/13/2022

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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 you send an email outside of this period, it may take a few days to obtain a response. We appreciate your patience as our staff have full-time jobs and families.
If there is an urgent matter that needs to be addressed, do not hesitate to contact Capt Martel at 613-791-1008.

Training Delivery:

Regional Cadet Support Unit (Eastern) is assessing the public health situation and for the week of 13 Feb 22, we remain with a VIRTUAL delivery of the cadet program;
As the situation evolves, you can expect confirmation each week on whether the cadet program will be delivered:
1. virtually;
2. in-person; or
3. a combination of the two previously-mentioned methods.
Thank you for your patience while we wait for a change in the current orders.

COVID Case Reporting

Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Martel as soon as possible at 613-791-1008 or christine.martel@cadets.gc.ca

Vaccination Status:

Facilities that we use for in-person training, may require proof of vaccination as per O. Reg. 364/20: RULES FOR AREAS AT STEP 3 AND AT THE ROADMAP EXIT STEP;
The Squadron complies with all public health measures in place;
If you have concerns about this or any other public measure, write to Capt Martel directly at christine.martel@cadets.gc.ca or call her at 613-791-1008.

Supply of Uniforms : Click here for information.

Registration for New Cadets: Click here for information.

Effective Speaking (Virtual):

Participant(s): All cadets are welcome
OPI: CI Caswell
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 22
Time: 1830-2000 hrs
Location: MS Teams
Details: For more information click here.

Regular Training Night (Virtual)

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tues, 15 Feb 22
Time: 1900-2030 hrs
Location: MS Teams
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU); or white shirt and dark coloured pants if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:
1. Level 1 - Lt Rozon
2. Level 2 - CI Cameron
3. Level 3 - Capt Tanguay
4. Level 4 - CI Deblois
5. Level 5 - Capt Willis

Ground School (Virtual):

Participant(s): Any interested cadet
OPI: CI Maxwell
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 22
Time: 1830 - 2000 hrs
Location: MS Teams
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials
Questions: Write to your instructors by clicking on their name:
1. CI Maxwell
2. CI Cameron

Workshop: Supervising and evaluating in a hybrid mode (Virtual)

Participant(s): Level 5 Cadets
OPI: Capt Pascal
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 22
Time: 1930 hrs
Location: MS Teams
Details: Interested cadets must contact and inform 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca

First Aid Training (In-person)

Participant(s):
OPI: CI Cameron
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 22
Time: 0800 - 1600 hrs
Location: TBC
Details: Interested cadets must click here by 15 Mar 22 to sign up for this activity.

Summer 2022 Staff Cadet Opportunities:

Participant(s): Level 4 and 5 cadets
OPI: Capt Pascal
Details:
1. Please refer to details provided by Capt Pascal to Level 4s and 5 via email.
2. Application are due to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca by February 25, 2022
3. Questions are to be directed to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca.

In-person Teams stood down until further notice:

Marksmanship
Drill Team
Biathlon

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Week of 6 Feb 22

2/7/2022

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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 you send an email outside of this period, it may take a few days to obtain a response. We appreciate your patience as our staff have full-time jobs and families.
If there is an urgent matter that needs to be addressed, do not hesitate to contact Capt Martel at 613-791-1008.

Training Delivery:

Regional Cadet Support Unit (Eastern) is assessing the public health situation and for the week of 6 Feb 22, we remain with a VIRTUAL delivery of the cadet program;
As the situation evolves, you can expect confirmation each week on whether the cadet program will be delivered:
1. virtually;
2. in-person; or
3. a combination of the two previously-mentioned methods.
Thank you for your patience while we wait for a change in the current orders.

COVID Case Reporting

Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Martel as soon as possible at 613-791-1008 or christine.martel@cadets.gc.ca

Vaccination Status:

Facilities that we use for in-person training, may require proof of vaccination as per O. Reg. 364/20: RULES FOR AREAS AT STEP 3 AND AT THE ROADMAP EXIT STEP;
The Squadron complies with all public health measures in place;
If you have concerns about this or any other public measure, write to Capt Martel directly at christine.martel@cadets.gc.ca or call her at 613-791-1008.

Supply of Uniforms : Click here for information.

Registration for New Cadets: Click here for information.

Effective Speaking (Virtual):

Participant(s): All cadets are welcome
OPI: CI Caswell
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 22
Time: 1830-2000 hrs
Location: MS Teams
Details: For more information click here.

Regular Training Night (Virtual)

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tues, 8 Feb 22
Time: 1900-2030 hrs
Location: MS Teams
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU); or white shirt and dark coloured pants if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:
1. Level 1 - Lt Rozon
2. Level 2 - CI Cameron
3. Level 3 - Capt Tanguay
4. Level 4 - CI Deblois
5. Level 5 - Capt Willis

Ground School (Virtual):

Participant(s): Any interested cadet
OPI: CI Maxwell
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 22
Time: 1830 - 2000 hrs
Location: MS Teams
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials
Questions: Write to your instructors by clicking on their name:
1. CI Maxwell
2. CI Cameron

Parent Commitee Meeting

Participant(s): Parents/guardians of cadets
OPI: Melody Kasak
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 22
Time: 1900 hrs
Location: Russell High School library.
RSVP: Contact melody.kasak@5cycloneaircadets.ca to RSVP and watch your email carefully for updates for the meeting as weather and facilities can change at the last minute.
Details:
1. As a parent of a cadet, you are encouraged to attend and it would be great to meet other parents. You can get updates on what is coming up in this training year, it is a great opportunity to ask any questions that you may have and have a say in the Squadron’s Sponsoring Committee. After the meeting, Chair MacDonald will also be offering an information session to any parents of new cadets to the program. As well, if you have any questions about being involved in the Sponsoring Committee and wanted to learn more about how you can be more involved, this is a great time to do that. The 5 Cyclone sponsoring committee is made up of parent and community volunteers interested and able to invest a small amount of time per month to ensure the success of our squadron.
2. To comply with provincial guidelines, attendees must be fully vaccinated.
3. Documentation
  1. Agenda
  2. Minutes from last meeting

Summer 2022 Staff Cadet Opportunities:

Participant(s): Level 4 and 5 cadets
OPI: Capt Pascal
Details:
1. Please refer to details provided by Capt Pascal to Level 4s and 5 via email.
2. Application are due to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca by February 25, 2022
3. Questions are to be directed to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca.

In-person Teams stood down until further notice:

Marksmanship
Drill Team
Biathlon

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