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Announcements for the Week of 29 Mar 20

3/29/2020

Cadets, Parents, Volunteers:

Hope you are all well and keeping yourselves busy at home. I have some new information regarding 5 Cyclone Squadron's operations:

Regular Training is cancelled until 30 April 2020
Optional activities such as drill and band are cancelled until 30 April 2020
All other training is cancelled until 24 May 2020 (includes FTX)
Additional direction, including the potential for these cancellations to be extended, will be provided before 30 April 2020.

Safety and Welfare, Top Priority:

Contact the CO immediately for all suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 for cadets and adult staff (CAF, CIs, volunteers) by emailing co@5cycloneaircadets.ca

#StayAtHomeChallenge

Have you checked in on your friends lately? Leadership doesn’t stop at parade nights. Step up to be a leader, and check in with your squadron friends virtually.
What have you done differently this week?
Did you try out the 5-10-15 Fitness Challenge?
Let us know!

Stay connected, practice healthy habits, and stay at home!

Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Leaders

Capt Christine Martel
Commanding Officer

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Regular Training Tue, 24 Mar 20

3/24/2020

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Good Evening Cyclone!

Welcome to our first virtual training night. It will be a short one, but it will carry over until tomorrow (I hope).
OCdt Rozon has created a Fitness Challenge that I hope will get you physically active. It can be found under “Cadet Resources” on our website: https://www.5cycloneaircadets.ca/fitness-challenge.html

Additionally, our WO2s came together to produce a video “Bring Your Pet to Cadets!”, which includes a task. Your participation will help your Flight to reach the top. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/963JGKZAEt8

How to Participate in: Bring Your Pet to Cadets

Do either Option 1 or 2

Take a picture or video (25 sec. max.) of you and your pet. Include:
1. Your name
2. Your pet’s name, age and breed
3. Why your pet is the best
Do not despair if you don’t have a pet! Tell us in a message or video about your favorite animal, instead. Include:
1. Your name
2. The type of animal
3. Why this animal is the best

Share your picture or video with 5 Cyclone via:

Facebook Message to 5 Cyclone Air Cadets
Google Drive to info@5cycloneaircadets.ca
Email, if it is a written message and/or picture, to info@5cycloneaircadets.ca

#StayAtHomeChallenge
This is 5 Cyclone…getting involved.

Capt Martel

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Announcements for the Week of 22 Mar 20

3/23/2020

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Cadets, Parents, Volunteers:

March break is done and my staff and I hope that you have all had a restful and healthy one. Looking ahead, I'm hoping that while we are going thru this uncertain time, that we can come together to support each other and make a show of leadership as members of a dynamic and dedicated Squadron.

Safety and Welfare, Top Priority:

Any information from Region will be passed on to you in a timely manner.
Contact me straight away for all suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 for cadets and adult staff (CAF, CIs, volunteers) by emailing co@5cycloneaircadets.ca

Tuesday Virtual Training:

This week, some challenges and other engaging activities will be released on Tuesday.
They will be posted here to keep everything together, but they will also come out via Facebook, Instagram, and email to the parents.
This is a group effort! The more you engage, the more fun it will be for the other Squadron cadets. Top Flight challenges are coming!

#StayAtHomeChallenge

We know the world is facing uncertain times, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still do our part! What #StayAtHomeChallenge ideas do you have? Email info@5cycloneaircadets.ca
While we practice social distancing, let’s do our part and stay engaged virtually with 5 Cyclone.
Have you checked in on your friends lately? Leadership doesn’t stop at parade nights. Step up to be a leader, and check in with your squadron friends virtually.

So connect with people, think about how you can make a difference, and keep an eye out for Top Flight challenges!

Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Leaders

Capt Christine Martel
Commanding Officer

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Sent on behalf of BGen D.B. Cochrane, Comd Natl CJCR Sp Gp

3/14/2020

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CANCDTGEN 012/20

CADET PROGRAM CANCELLATION (3 WEEKS)

Refs: A. CATO 14-06 Training or Recreational Trips
B. CANFORGEN 039/20
C. 3350-Op LASER 20-01
D. CANCDTGEN 010/20

1. In response to developments in the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Natl CJCR Sp Gp has CANCELLED ALL CADET ACTIVITIES, including local training, for three weeks effective immediately. Prior to Friday, April 03, 2020, further direction will be provided, including the potential for this cancellation to be extended.

2. The National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group (Natl CJCR Sp Gp) has been directed to adopt an aggressive posture to minimize personnel risk of exposure and to prevent the CAF and cadets from becoming a transmission vector. As such, CANCDTGEN 010/20 was released on March 12, 2020 issuing amplifying direction related to the execution of Cadet and Junior Canadian Ranger (JCR) activities, and preventative measures to better protect CAF members, cadets and JCRs and their families from COVID-19.

3. The safety and welfare of all who participate in our programs is always our top priority, as such we take very seriously our responsibility to protect cadets from any real or apparent health or safety concern.

4. The Natl CJCR Sp Gp is collaborating with Department of National Defence and CAF as well as with other federal departments in order to maintain proper situational awareness on the COVID-19 situation in Canada and globally to synchronize interdepartmental response under the lead of Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. As a result, the situation is continuously being monitored and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

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Announcements for Week of 08 March 20

3/8/2020

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Questions regarding these activities? Contact 5 Cyclone here.

Click here for Sign-ups

Supply Night

Participant(s): Cadet who need a uniform part replaced or new uniform
OPI: OCdt Rozon
Date: Mon, 09 Mar 20
Time: 1830-2030 hrs
Location: Embrun Self Storage, 130 Bay St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W1, Canada
Note: Contact OCdt Rozon at 613-818-3348 to gain access to the compound

Regular Training Night

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: Captain Tanguay
Date: Tue, 09 Mar 20
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: : ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress: C3 Service Dress
Notes: Bring writing materials

Second Night of Portraits

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: Capt Tanguay
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 20
Time: 1900 - 2100 hrs
Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress: C3 Service Dress
Notes: Portraits will be taken of every cadet and parents will have the opportunity to purchase photo packages as a fundraiser for the squadron. There will be retakes in April.

Pipes & Drums Practice

Participant(s): Cadet P&D Musicians.
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 20
Time: 1900 - 2100 hrs
Location: Russell High School, 982 N Russell Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1G7
Dress: Conservative civilian attire.
Materials: Bring your instrument, writing materials, water and a snack.

Drill Team Practice

Participant(s): Cadets who signed up.
OPI: CI Deblois
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 20
Time: 1900-2100 hrs
Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress: Conservative civilian attire and bring your parade boots and wedge.
Materials: Bring water and a snack.

Marksmanship Championship

Participant(s): Sgt Atkinson, Cpl Beauchemin, Cdt Bissonnette, FCpl Choiniere-Belanger, Cpl Laurin Marinier, Sgt Lemay, WO2 Sheridan, WO2 Stackhouse, FCpl Weiher, Sgt Yakabuski. Spare: Sgt Furlong
OPI: OCdt Rozon
Coach: CI J Gagnon
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 20
Time: 0815-1700 hrs
Location: Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena, 450 Du Parc Ave, Rockland, ON K4K 1C3
Dress: Conservative civilian dress, comfortable and suitable for a cold indoor environment
Meals:
1. Participants are responsible for bringing a lunch and water bottle.
2. Alternatively, the canteen will be offering 2 hot dogs, a bag of chips and a pop/water for $5.
Transportation: Parents are responsible for transportation. Carpooling is encouraged.

Cadet correspondent workshop

Participant(s): FCpl Stewart and FCpl Walsh; Standby: Sgt MacDonald
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 20
Time: 0815-1700hrs
Location: Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena, 450 Du Parc Ave, Rockland, ON K4K 1C3
Transportation: Parents are responsible for transportation. Carpooling is encouraged.
Dress: Conservative civilian dress
Meals: Participants are responsible for bringing a lunch and water bottle
Notes:
1. Please advise Capt Lissa Rivet, PAO, of any changes in cadets that will be attending;
2. Cadets may bring their own cameras if they wish, however we will not be held responsible for lost/stolen cameras. Cadets may use their own.

OP Midnight Madness

Participant(s): Cadets who signed up
OPI: Capt Tanguay, CI Dion
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 20 - Wed, 18 Mar 20
Timings:
Drop-Off: 17 Mar 20 @ 1500 hrs
Pick-Up: 18 Mar 20 @ 0800 hrs
Location: Embrun arena, 6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress: Appropriate Sports Clothing
Notes: Appropriate civilian attire for the tour of the Senate and bring a change of clothes (appropriate relaxed sports attire) for the Laser Quest. Large bags are not permitted during the Senate tour and will be left on the bus during that time.
Materials: Bring money for souvenirs and snacks at Laser Quest as appropriate. Bring snacks and a water bottle. Registrations are open via the squadron website and close on Thursday 12 Mar 20 @ 2359hrs.

Sports and Fitness Testing

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: Captain Tanguay
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 20
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress: Conservative PT gear and running shoes
Notes:
1. Bring a bottle of water .

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.

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Announcements for Week of 1 March 20

3/1/2020

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Questions regarding these activities? Contact 5 Cyclone here.

Click here for Sign-ups

Supply Night: Next supply night Mon, 09 March

Regular Training Night

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: Captain Tanguay
Date: Tue, 03 Mar 20
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: : ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress: C3 Service Dress
Notes: Bring writing materials

First Night of Portraits

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: Capt Tanguay
Date: Tue, 03 Mar 20
Time: 1900 - 2100 hrs
Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress: C3 Service Dress
Notes: Portraits will be taken of every cadet and parents will have the opportunity to purchase photo packages as a fundraiser for the squadron. Portraits will be done on two (2) nights, 03 Mar and 10 Mar, with retakes in April.

Parent and committee meeting

Participant(s): All parents
OPI: Mr. MacDonald
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 20
Timings: 1900hrs
Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Description: Monthly meeting of the sponsoring committee. All parents welcome.

Level 4 Instructional Technique (IT) Evaluations

Participant(s): Sgt Atkinson, Sgt Leblanc, Sgt Gadreault, Sgt Neri
OPI: Captain Tanguay
Date: Tue, 03 Mar 20
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress: C3 Service Dress
Notes:

For the lesson plan template, click here.
For Instructional Guides (IGs), click here.
To verify the exact timing of your lesson on the Training Bulletin, click here.
Any questions are to be directed to WO2 Stackhouse.

Pipes & Drums Practice

Participant(s): Cadet P&D Musicians.
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Wed, 04 Mar 20
Time: 1900 - 2100 hrs
Location: Russell High School, 982 N Russell Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1G7
Dress: Conservative civilian attire.
Materials: Bring your instrument, writing materials, water and a snack.

Drill Team Practice

Participant(s): Cadets who signed up.
OPI: CI Deblois
Date: Thu, 05 Mar 20
Time: 1900-2100 hrs
Location: ESCE, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress: Conservative civilian attire and bring your parade boots and wedge.
Materials: Bring water and a snack.

Biathlon Practice

Participant(s): Biathlon Team only
OPI: CI Gagnon J
Date: Sat, 7 March 20
Timings:
1. Drop-Off: 1300hrs
2. Pick-Up: 1600hrs
Location: Area P7 at Larose Forest, 4368 Indian Creek rd, Clarence-Rockland.
Dress: Appropriate sports attire for the weather (layers), an extra pair of socks and footwear, a toque and gloves.
Material:
1. Bring ski equipment.
2. Bring snacks and a water bottle.
3. If cadets need any equipment they need to put in a supply request ASAP.
Transportation: Parents are responsible for transportation. Carpooling is encouraged.

Inter-Flight Sports Competition and Movie Day

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: CI Gagnon J.
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 20
Time: 0930-1630 hrs
Location: North Dundas District High School 12835 County Rd 43, Chesterville, ON K0C 1H0
Dress: Appropriate Sports Clothing
Materials: All must bring a lunch and water bottle
Transportation: Parents are responsible for transportation. Carpooling is encouraged.

OP Midnight Madness

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: CI Dion
OIC: Capt Tanguay
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 20 - Wed, 18 Mar 20
Timings:
Drop-Off: 17 Mar 20 @ 1500 hrs
Pick-Up: 18 Mar 20 @ 0800 hrs
Location: Embrun arena, 6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress: Appropriate Sports Clothing
Notes: Appropriate civilian attire for the tour of the Senate and bring a change of clothes (appropriate relaxed sports attire) for the Laser Quest. Large bags are not permitted during the Senate tour and will be left on the bus during that time.
Materials: Bring money for souvenirs and snacks at Laser Quest as appropriate. Bring snacks and a water bottle. Registrations are open via the squadron website and close on Thursday 12 Mar 20 @ 2359hrs.

Marksmanship Championship

Participant(s): Sgt Atkinson, Cpl Beauchemin, FCpl Choiniere-Belanger, Cpl Laurin, Sgt Lemay, WO2 Sheridan, FCpl Weiher, Sgt Yakabuski. Spare: Sgt Furlong, Sgt Willis
OPI: OCdt Rozon
Coach: CI J Gagnon
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 20
Time: 0815-1700 hrs
Location: Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena, 450 Du Parc Ave, Rockland, ON K4K 1C3
Dress: Conservative civilian dress, comfortable and suitable for a cold indoor environment
Meals:
1. Participants are responsible for bringing a lunch and water bottle.
2. Alternatively, the canteen will be offering 2 hot dogs, a bag of chips and a pop/water for $5.
Transportation: Parents are responsible for transportation. Carpooling is encouraged.

Trivia Night

Participant(s): Public
OPI: Mr. MacDonald
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 20
Timings: 1900hrs
Location: Russell Arena
Contact: trivia@5cycloneaircadets.ca
Description: 2nd annual trivia night on support of 5 Cyclone. We are in need of:
Attendees: we have 13 tables left. Put together a team of six or contact us and we will add you to one. Tickets are $10 each. Come have some fun, meet some parents and support 5.
Auction items: if you or somebody you know wants some exposure for their business while supporting a great cause let us know.
Volunteers: we require people to help setup and teardown

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