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Announcements for Week of 26 Sep 21

27/9/2021

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).

Virtual Meet & Greet / Teambuilding

Participant(s): Mandatory Training for all cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 21
Time: 1900-2100 hrs
Location: Teams
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU) or white shirt and dark pants
Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:
1. Level 1: 2Lt Rozon (newly registered cadets are in level 1)
2. Level 2: CI Cameron
3. Level 3: Capt Tanguay
4. Level 4: CI Deblois

Ground School

Participant(s): Any Cadet interested in Aviation
OPI: CI Maxwell
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 21
Time: 1830 - 1945 hrs
Location: Teams invite will be sent out to registered participants.
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials.
Questions: Write to your instructors by clicking on their name:
1. CI Maxwell
2. CI Cameron

Commemoration for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Participant(s): Cadets from Levels 3, 4, 5
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 21
Time: 1945-2030 hrs
Location: Teams
Dress:
1. Field Training Uniform (FTU) or white shirt and dark pants; and
2. An orange t-shirt or square patch pinned to the left pocket of the tunic is authorized by the CO.
Details:
1. Preparation (on Tue, 28 Sep 21): Cadets are to explore the pre-learning activities such as videos and stories found here.
2. Virtual Round Table with a special guest and member of First Nations on Wed, 29 Sep 21.

Supply of Uniforms

Participant(s): All Cadets
OPI: Capt Magill
Details: Visit this page for instructions on how to contact the Supply Officer to have a new uniform issued or exchange uniform parts.

Registration for New Cadets

Participant(s): Youth 12 and up who wish to register in Air Cadets
OPI: Capt Pascal
Details: Request information on Air Cadet Registration by writing an email to Capt Pascal at 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca with the subject “Cadet Registration” and include your name in the body of the email

Signups for Optional Teams

Sign-up: Sign-up by writing an email to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca with the Team Name in the subject line and include your name and rank in the body of the email.
Effective Speaking:
1. OPI: CI Caswell
2. Date: Mondays (beginning 4 Oct 21)
3. Time: 1830 - 2030 hrs
4. Location: Cadet365 Teams, invitations will be sent to registrants.
5. Description: To provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self-confidence and enhance their ability to reason, organize and express ideas.
Drill Team
1. OPI: CI Deblois
2. Date: Thursdays (tentative start of 7 Oct 21)
3. Time: 1900 - 2100 hrs
4. Location: TBD.
5. Description: Drill is an important part of cadet training. Drill promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness, and the cohesion necessary for success within a group.
Marksmanship
1. OPI: Capt Willis
2. Date: Saturdays (tentative start of 9 Oct 21)
3. Time: tentatively 1500 - 1800 hrs
4. Location: TBD.
5. Description: Cadet marksmanship had its roots in familiarization training with the Canadian Forces. Its current focus, however, is on teaching cadets the proper use and safe handling of firearms for recreational purposes only. The marksmanship program has been specifically designed for youth and is based on Olympic-style competition.
Band (Pipes & Drums)
1. OPI: Capt Martel
2. Date/Time: Lessons will be arranged individually by appointment
3. Location: Virtual
4. Description: The Cadet Music Program involves instruction in theory, performance, sight-reading and instrument maintenance.
Biathlon
1. OPI: 2Lt Rozon
2. Date: Saturdays
3. Time: TBD
4. Location: TBD
5. Description: Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport, which combines competitive, free-technique cross-country skiing and small-bore rifle marksmanship. Training consists of strength and cardiovascular conditioning through static exercises, running, and other dynamic activities.
Drone Team
1. OPI: Capt Tanguay
2. Date: Wednesdays
3. Time: 1900 - 2030 hrs
4. Location: Virtual
5. Description: The program will lead the cadets to the successful completion of the Transport Canada examination “Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems — Basic Operations” certificate which is based on the standard entitled Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, 250g up to and including 25kg, Operating within Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS).

Regular Training Night (all levels)

Participant(s): All Cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 21
Time:
1. 1900-1945 hrs
2. 1900 will be dress inspection
Location: Teams
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU) or white shirt and dark coloured pants, if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
Description: At present, regular training occurs in Teams by Level. Invitation to follow.
Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:
1. Level 1: 2Lt Rozon (newly registered cadets are in level 1)
2. Level 2: CI Cameron
3. Level 3: Capt Tanguay
4. Level 4: CI Deblois

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Announcements for Week of 19 Sep 21

20/9/2021

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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).

Welcome Back Event

Participant(s): Mandatory Training for all cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tues, 21 Sep 2021
Time: 1900-2000 hrs
Location: Teams
Dress: Civilian attire
Materials: N/A
Description:
1. Welcome back to cadets for the 2021-2022 Training Year!
2. We will be operating in Microsoft Teams, so please ensure you access the Meet from your @5cycloneaircadets.ca email account, invitation to follow;
3. Topics to be covered include how training will be conducted, plans to resume in-person activities, and COVID-19 Awareness;
Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:
1. Level 1: 2Lt Rozon (newly registered cadets are in level 1)
2. Level 2: CI Cameron
3. Level 3: Capt Tanguay
4. Level 4: CI Deblois

Supply of Uniforms

Participant(s): All Cadets
OPI: Capt Magill
Details: Visit this page for instructions on how to contact the Supply Officer to have a new uniform issued or exchange uniform parts.

Registration for New Cadets

Participant(s): Youth 12 and up who wish to register in Air Cadets
OPI: Capt Pascal
Details: Request information on Air Cadet Registration by writing an email to Capt Pascal at 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca with the subject “Cadet Registration” and include your name in the body of the email

Ground School, 1st Online Session

Participant(s):
1. Any cadet interested in attending Virtual Ground School. Mandatory for anybody applying for Glider or Power
2. Sign-up by writing an email to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca with the subject “Sign-up for Ground School” and include your name and rank in the body of the email
OPI: CI Maxwell
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 21
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: Teams invite will be sent out to registered participants.
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials.

Marksmanship Day

Participant(s):
1. All cadets are eligible to participate
2. Registered participants as of 23 Sep:
  1. An, A
  2. Bakana, S
  3. Brunette, C
  4. Burns, C
  5. Choinière-Bélanger, S
  6. Côté, J
  7. Gauthier, J
  8. Ghomsi, R
  9. Kimble, N
  10. MacDonald, A
  11. Mpenza, E
  12. Nadeau, H
  13. Panagapko, G
  14. Pershick, J
  15. Roderick, I
  16. Stackhouse, T
  17. Tetreault, J
  18. Vandevisch, A
  19. Vandevisch, H
  20. Weiher, E
  21. Yakabuski, A
OPI: Capt Tanguay
Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021
Time: 1100 - 1800 hrs
Location:Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre
Transportation: Transportation will depart from Embrun Arena (6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0) at 11:00 AM and return at 6:00 PM
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU) or comfortable civilian attire, if the cadet doesn’t have the FTUs.
Meals: Cadets will be responsible for providing their own meals/snacks
Sign Up: Cadets can still sign up here , but spots are limited.
Questions: Write to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca

RCSU Eastern CO’s 5k Walk/Run Challenge

Participant(s):
1. Sign-up with 5 Cyclone by writing an email to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca with the subject “Sign-up for 5k Run/Walk” and include your name and rank in the body of the email.
2. To register your time results with the Region: Complete your online registration at http://tiny.cc/5Kchallenge
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Sat, 25 Sep 21
Time: Time of your choice during daylight hours.
Location: Individual locations.
Dress: Sports clothing comfortable for walking or running
Description: This activity is self-led due to the Public Health Measures currently in place.

Signups for Optional Teams

Sign-up: Sign-up by writing an email to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca with the Team Name in the subject line and include your name and rank in the body of the email.
Effective Speaking:
1. OPI: CI Caswell
2. Date: Mondays (beginning 4 Oct 21)
3. Time: 1830 - 2030 hrs
4. Location: Cadet365 Teams, invitations will be sent to registrants.
5. Description: To provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self-confidence and enhance their ability to reason, organize and express ideas.
Drill Team
1. OPI: CI Deblois
2. Date: Thursdays (tentative start of 7 Oct 21)
3. Time: 1900 - 2100 hrs
4. Location: TBD.
5. Description: Drill is an important part of cadet training. Drill promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness, and the cohesion necessary for success within a group.
Marksmanship
1. OPI: Capt Willis
2. Date: Saturdays (tentative start of 9 Oct 21)
3. Time: tentatively 1500 - 1800 hrs
4. Location: TBD.
5. Description: Cadet marksmanship had its roots in familiarization training with the Canadian Forces. Its current focus, however, is on teaching cadets the proper use and safe handling of firearms for recreational purposes only. The marksmanship program has been specifically designed for youth and is based on Olympic-style competition.
Band (Pipes & Drums)
1. OPI: Capt Martel
2. Date/Time: Lessons will be arranged individually by appointment
3. Location: Virtual
4. Description: The Cadet Music Program involves instruction in theory, performance, sight-reading and instrument maintenance.
Biathlon
1. OPI: 2Lt Rozon
2. Date: Saturdays
3. Time: TBD
4. Location: TBD
5. Description: Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport, which combines competitive, free-technique cross-country skiing and small-bore rifle marksmanship. Training consists of strength and cardiovascular conditioning through static exercises, running, and other dynamic activities.
Drone Team (minimum age of 14 at time of certification)
1. OPI: Capt Tanguay
2. Date: Wednesdays
3. Time: 1900 - 2030 hrs
4. Location: Virtual
5. Description: The program will lead the cadets to the successful completion of the Transport Canada examination “Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems — Basic Operations” certificate which is based on the standard entitled Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, 250g up to and including 25kg, Operating within Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS).

Virtual Meet & Greet / Teambuilding

Participant(s): Mandatory Training for all cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tues, 28 Sep 2021
Time: 1900-2100 hrs
Location: Teams
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU) or white shirt and dark pants

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Announcements for Week of 12 Sep 21

12/9/2021

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Senior Cadet Coordination Meeting

Participant(s): All level 5 cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tuesday, 14 September 21
Time: 1900-2100hrs
Location: Russell Fairgrounds Shelters (between curling club and baseball diamonds)
Additional Information
1. Every participant must fill out the COVID-19 self-screening before leaving home and must wear a mask.
2. Bring a lawn chair and something to take notes.
3. Cadets who are unable to attend shall contact Capt Willis ASAP at rachel.willis@cadets.gc.ca
4. Information will be shared about the upcoming training year!

Soccer Tournament

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: TBD
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021
Time: 1100 - 1800 hrs
Location:Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre
Transportation: Transportation will depart from Embrun Arena (6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0) at 11:00 AM and return at 6:00 PM
Dress: Appropriate civilian clothing for physical activity
Meals: Cadets will be responsible for providing their own meals/snacks
Sign Up: Cadets must sign up here NLT September 15,2021.

Welcome Back Event

Participant(s): Mandatory Training for all cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tues, 21 Sep 2021
Time: 1900-2000 hrs
Location: Teams
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
Materials: N/A
Description:
1. Welcome back to cadets for the 2021-2022 Training Year!
2. We will be operating in Microsoft Teams, so please ensure you access the Meet from your @5cycloneaircadets.ca email account, invitation to follow;
3. Topics to be covered include how training will be conducted, plans to resume in-person activities, and COVID-19 Awareness;

Ground School, 1st Online Session

Participant(s):
1. Any cadet interested in attending Virtual Ground School. Mandatory for anybody applying for Glider or Power
2. Sign-up by writing an email to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca with the subject “Sign-up for Ground School” and include your name and rank in the body of the email
OPI: CI Maxwell
Date: Wednesday, 22 Sep 21
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: Teams invite will be sent out to registered participants.
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials.

Marksmanship Day

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: TBD
Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021
Time: 1100 - 1800 hrs
Location:Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre
Transportation: Transportation will depart from Embrun Arena (6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0) at 11:00 AM and return at 6:00 PM
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
Meals: Cadets will be responsible for providing their own meals/snacks
Sign Up: Cadets must sign up here NLT September 18, 2021.

Level 3/4/5 Leadership Day

Participant(s): Level 3/4/5 cadets
OPI: TBD
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2021
Time: 0700 - 1700 hrs
Location:Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre
Transportation: Transportation will depart from Embrun Arena (6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0) at 7:00 AM and return at 5:00 PM
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
Meals: Cadets will be responsible for providing their own meals/snacks
Sign Up: Cadets must sign up here NLT September 18,2021.

Regular Training Night (all levels)

Participant(s): All Cadets
OPI: Capt Willis rachel.willis@cadets.gc.ca
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 21
Time: 1900-1945 hrs

1900 will be dress inspection

Location: Teams
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
Description: At present, regular training occurs in Teams by Level. Invitation to follow.

Aviation Elemental Day

Participant(s): All cadets
OPI: TBD
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021
Time: 0700 - 1700 hrs
Location:Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre
Transportation: Transportation will depart from Embrun Arena (6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0) at 7:00 AM and return at 5:00 PM
Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
Meals: Cadets will be responsible for providing their own meals/snacks
Sign Up: Cadets must sign up here NLT September 22,2021.

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