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Announcements for the Week of 25 Oct 20

27/10/2020

Questions regarding these activities? Contact 5 Cyclone here.
Unable to attend a class or activity? Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).

Regular Training Night (all levels)

Participant(s): All Cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 20
Time: 1920-2030 hrs
Location: Google Classroom
Dress:
1. C3 Service Dress (open-collared dress shirt); or
2. White open-collared shirt/dark pants (for Cadets who don’t currently have a uniform or have outgrown it)
Description:
1. Training Schedule
2. At present, regular training occurs in Google Classrooms by Level.

Ground School, Online Session

Participant(s):
1. Registered Cadets
2. Mandatory for anybody applying for Glider or Power
OPI: Mrs. Maxwell
Date: Thursday, 29 Oct 20
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: Zoom.
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials.
Note: You must report your attendance to Admin or you will be marked absent.

Music - Pipes & Drums (Levels 2/3)

Participant(s):
1. Any interested Cadet
2. Register here.
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 20
Time:
1. Drummers: 0900-1000 hrs
2. Pipers: 1030-1130hrs
Location: Zoom link
Dress:
1. Navy Blue Cadet T-shirt; or
2. If you have not been issued the Cadet t-shirt, wear a plain dark-coloured t-shirt
Material:
1. Your music manual
2. Your instrument
3. If you require an instrument, contact Capt Martel at co@5cycloneaircadets.ca
Description: Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Saturdays for more experienced players.

Music - Pipes & Drums (Beginners)

Participant(s):
1. Any interested Cadet
2. Register here.
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 20
Time:
1. Drummers: 1830-1930 hrs
2. Pipers: 2000-2100hrs
Location: Zoom link
Dress:
1. Navy Blue Cadet T-shirt; or
2. If you have not been issued the Cadet t-shirt, wear a plain dark-coloured t-shirt
Material:
1. Your music manual
2. Your instrument
3. Contact Capt Martel if you require an instrument at co@5cycloneaircadets.ca
Description: Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Mondays for beginners.

COVID Safety

OPI: Capt Tanguay
References:
1. Click here for the COVID-19 Aide-memoire.
2. Guidelines developed to respond to the pandemic situation will be posted here once authorization for in-person training is received.
3. Questions? Email safety@5cycloneaircadets.ca

Supply Night - Field Training Uniform Initial Issue

Participant(s): All cadets requiring the new Field Training Uniform (FTU)
OPI: Capt Magill
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Embrun Self Storage, 130 Bay St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W1, Canada
Description
1. Plans are currently underway to safely resume in-person Supply nights, starting with the initial issue of the new FTU. At this time the squadron is waiting for approval from RCSU before starting these supply nights, as such the dates are currently to be determined.
2. In preparation for FTUs to be issued, a new “Supply COVID-19 Resource Page” has been created that outlines new procedures that will be in place, as well as provides an at home measuring guide. All cadets will need to take their own measurements in order to receive their FTUs.
3. Once the squadron receives approval to begin running in-person Supply, further information will be provided for booking an appointment.

Senior NCM Course, 2nd Live Session

Participant(s): Mandatory Training for all Level 5 cadets (if unable to attend this session contact CI Andre Deblois at andre.deblois@5cycloneaircadets.ca)
OPI: CI Andre Deblois
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Google Classroom
Dress: C3B Summer Dress (open collared dress shirt)
Materials: N/A
Description: 2nd of two Live Sessions of the Senior NCM Course featuring group discussions on Leadership, Instructional techniques and Personal Development previously covered asynchronously.

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Announcements for the Week of 18 Oct 20

18/10/2020

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Questions regarding these activities? Contact 5 Cyclone here.
Unable to attend a class or activity? Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).

Music - Pipes & Drums (Beginners) *NEW*

Participant(s):
1. Any interested Cadet
2. Registered Cadets:
  1. Drummers: Cpl Forero Dimas, A; Cpl Forero Dimas, P; Cdt Walsh
  2. Pipers: Cpl Vanhaaften
3. Not yet registered? Register here.
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 20
Time:
1. Drummers: 1830-1930 hrs
2. Pipers: 2000-2100hrs
Location: Zoom link
Dress:
1. Navy Blue Cadet T-shirt; or
2. If you have not been issued the Cadet t-shirt, wear a plain dark-coloured t-shirt
Material: Contact Capt Martel if you require an instrument at: co@5cycloneaircadets.ca
Description: Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Mondays for beginners

Regular Training Night (all levels)

Participant(s): All Cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 20
Time: 1920-2030 hrs
Location: Google Classroom
Dress:
1. C3 Service Dress (open-collared dress shirt); or
2. White open-collared shirt/dark pants (for Cadets who don’t currently have a uniform, or have outgrown it)
Description:
1. Training Schedule
2. At present, regular training occurs in Google Classroom, by Level
3. Do you have access to your @5cycloneaircadets.ca account? If not, email admin@5cycloneaircadets.ca
4. Do you have access to your Level Classroom? If not, check your Sqn email for two (2) Google Classroom invites: one for your level, and one for the Squadron Classroom ("5 Cyclone Squadron").
5. Cadets cannot access their Google Classrooms from their personal email accounts, only their @5cycloneaircadets.ca email accounts

Ground School, Online Session

Participant(s):
1. Any cadet interested in attending Virtual Ground School
2. Mandatory for anybody applying for Glider or Power
3. If unable to attend this session contact Mrs. Maxwell at: claire.maxwell@5cycloneaircadets.ca
OPI: Mrs. Maxwell
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 20
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: Zoom
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials

Virtual Drill Team Registration and Powerpoint

Participant(s): Any interested Cadet
OPI: CI Deblois
Date: Registration due Fri, 23 Oct 20
Location: Google Classroom
Description: Google Registration Form and the Slide Presentation for the Virtual Drill Team Program are available in the Squadron Classroom (linked at #4 above)

Music - Pipes & Drums (Levels 2/3)

Participant(s):
1. Any interested Cadet
2. Registered Cadets:
  1. Drummers: Cpl Bissonnette; Sgt Walsh
  2. Pipers: FCpl Beauchemin, Sgt Choiniere-Belanger, FSgt MacDonald
3. Not yet registered? Register here
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 20
Time:
1. Drummers: 0900-1000 hrs
2. Pipers: 1030-1130hrs
Location: Zoom link
Dress:
1. Navy Blue Cadet T-shirt; or
2. If you have not been issued the Cadet t-shirt, wear a plain dark-coloured t-shirt
Material: If you require an instrument, contact Capt Martel at: co@5cycloneaircadets.ca
Description: Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Saturdays for more experienced players.

COVID Safety

OPI: Capt Tanguay
References:
1. Click here for the COVID-19 Aide-memoire
2. Guidelines developed to respond to the pandemic situation will be posted here once authorization for in-person training is received
3. Questions? Email: safety@5cycloneaircadets.ca

Supply Night - Field Training Uniform Initial Issue

Participant(s): All cadets requiring the new Field Training Uniform (FTU)
OPI: Capt Magill
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Embrun Self Storage, 130 Bay St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W1, Canada
Description
1. Plans are currently underway to safely resume in-person Supply nights, starting with the initial issue of the new FTU. At this time the squadron is waiting for approval from RCSU before starting these supply nights, as such the dates are currently to be determined.
2. In preparation for FTUs to be issued, a new “Supply COVID-19 Resource Page” has been created that outlines new procedures that will be in place, as well as provides an at home measuring guide. All cadets will need to take their own measurements in order to receive their FTUs.
3. Once the squadron receives approval to begin running in-person Supply, further information will be provided for booking an appointment.

Music - Pipes & Drums (Beginners)

Participant(s):
1. Any interested Cadet
2. Not yet registered? Register here.
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 20
Time:
1. Drummers: 1830-1930 hrs
2. Pipers: 2000-2100hrs
Location: Zoom link
Dress:
1. Navy Blue Cadet T-shirt; or
2. If you have not been issued the Cadet t-shirt, wear a plain dark-coloured t-shirt
Material: Contact Capt Martel if you require an instrument at: co@5cycloneaircadets.ca
Description: Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Mondays for beginners

Regular Training Night (all levels)

Participant(s): All Cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 20
Time: 1920-2030 hrs
Location: Google Classroom
Dress:
1. C3 Service Dress (open-collared dress shirt); or
2. White open-collared shirt/dark pants (for Cadets who don’t currently have a uniform or have outgrown it)
Description:
1. Training Schedule
2. At present, regular training occurs in Google Classrooms by Level.

Ground School, Online Session

Participant(s):
1. Registered Cadets
2. Mandatory for anybody applying for Glider or Power
OPI: Mrs. Maxwell
Date: Thursday, 29 Oct 20
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: Zoom.
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials.

Music - Pipes & Drums (Levels 2/3)

Participant(s):
1. Any interested Cadet
2. Not yet registered? Register here.
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 20
Time:
1. Drummers: 0900-1000 hrs
2. Pipers: 1030-1130hrs
Location: Zoom link
Dress:
1. Navy Blue Cadet T-shirt; or
2. If you have not been issued the Cadet t-shirt, wear a plain dark-coloured t-shirt
Material: If you require an instrument, contact Capt Martel at: co@5cycloneaircadets.ca
Description: Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Saturdays for more experienced players

Senior NCM Course, 2nd Live Session

Participant(s): Mandatory Training for all Level 5 cadets, if unable to attend this session contact CI Andre Deblois at: andre.deblois@5cycloneaircadets.ca
OPI: CI Andre Deblois
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Google Classroom
Dress: C3B Summer Dress (open collared dress shirt)
Materials: N/A
Description: 2nd of two Live Sessions of the Senior NCM Course featuring group discussions on Leadership, Instructional techniques and Personal Development previously covered asynchronously

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Announcements for the Week of 13 Oct 20

14/10/2020

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Questions regarding these activities? Contact 5 Cyclone here.
Unable to attend a class or activity? Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).

Virtual Drill Team Program, Video-Conference Briefing

Participant(s):
1. Open to all cadets (and parents of cadets) interested in participating in a Virtual Drill Team Program
2. If you haven’t yet registered, do so here.
OPI: CI Andre Deblois
Date: Thursday, 15 October 2020
Time: 1900hrs
Location:
1. Google Classroom,
2. To join the video conference, click on the following Google Meet link meet.google.com/smo-ofar-bcq and the click "Join Now".
Dress: Conservative Civilian Dress
Description: Video-conference briefing with Drill Team Coach CI Andre Deblois who will:
1. Explain how the Virtual Drill Team Program will be run;
2. Respond to questions that Cadets and parents may have;
3. Evaluate the level of interest in the program; and
4. Put a program in place, if there is enough interest and communicate further instructions for participation.

Ground School, Online Session

Participant(s):
1. Any cadet interested in attending Virtual Ground School.
2. Mandatory for anybody applying for Glider or Power
3. If unable to attend this session contact Mrs. Maxwell at claire.maxwell@5cycloneaircadets.ca)
OPI: Mrs. Maxwell
Date: Thursday, 15 Oct 20
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: Zoom.
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials.

Music - Pipes & Drums (Beginners) *NEW*

Participant(s):
1. Any interested Cadet
2. Register here.
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 20
Time:
1. Drummers: 1830-1930 hrs
2. Pipers: 2000-2100hrs
Location: Zoom link will be provided by email
Dress: TBD
Material: Contact Capt Martel if you require an instrument at co@5cycloneaircadets.ca
Description: Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Mondays for beginners.

Regular Training Night (all levels)

Participant(s): All Cadets
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 20
Time: 1920-2030 hrs
Location: Google Classroom
Dress:
1. C3 Service Dress (open-collared dress shirt); or
2. White open-collared shirt/dark pants (for Cadets who don’t currently have a uniform or have outgrown it)
Description:
1. Training Schedule
2. At present, regular training occurs in Google Classrooms by Level.
3. Do you have access to your @5cycloneaircadets.ca account? If not, email admin@5cycloneaircadets.ca
4. Do you have access to your Level Classroom? If not, check your Sqn email for two (2) Google Classroom invites: one for your level, and one for the Squadron Classroom ("5 Cyclone Squadron").
5. Cadets cannot access their Google Classrooms from their personal email accounts, only their @5cycloneaircadets.ca email accounts.

Ground School, Online Session

Participant(s):
1. Any cadet interested in attending Virtual Ground School.
2. Mandatory for anybody applying for Glider or Power
3. If unable to attend this session contact Mrs. Maxwell at claire.maxwell@5cycloneaircadets.ca)
OPI: Mrs. Maxwell
Date: Thursday, 22 Oct 20
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: Zoom.
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials.

Music - Pipes & Drums (Levels 2/3) *NEW*

Participant(s):
1. Any interested Cadet
2. Register here.
OPI: Capt Martel
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 20
Time:
1. Drummers: 0900-1000 hrs
2. Pipers: 1030-1130hrs
Location: Zoom link will be provided by email
Dress: TBD
Material: If you require an instrument, contact Capt Martel at co@5cycloneaircadets.ca
Description: Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Saturdays for more experienced players.

COVID Safety

OPI: Capt Tanguay
References:
1. Click here for the COVID-19 Aide-memoire.
2. Guidelines developed to respond to the pandemic situation will be posted here once authorization for in-person training is received.
3. Questions? Email safety@5cycloneaircadets.ca

Supply Night - Field Training Uniform Initial Issue

Participant(s): All cadets requiring the new Field Training Uniform (FTU)
OPI: Capt Magill
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Embrun Self Storage, 130 Bay St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W1, Canada
Description
1. Plans are currently underway to safely resume in-person Supply nights, starting with the initial issue of the new FTU. At this time the squadron is waiting for approval from RCSU before starting these supply nights, as such the dates are currently to be determined.
2. In preparation for FTUs to be issued, a new “Supply COVID-19 Resource Page” has been created that outlines new procedures that will be in place, as well as provides an at home measuring guide. All cadets will need to take their own measurements in order to receive their FTUs.
3. Once the squadron receives approval to begin running in-person Supply, further information will be provided for booking an appointment.

Senior NCM Course, 2nd Live Session

Participant(s): Mandatory Training for all Level 5 cadets (if unable to attend this session contact CI Andre Deblois at andre.deblois@5cycloneaircadets.ca)
OPI: CI Andre Deblois
Date: Postponed. Date to be determined.
Time: TBD
Location: Google Classroom
Dress: C3B Summer Dress (open collared dress shirt)
Description: 2nd of two Live Sessions of the Senior NCM Course featuring group discussions on Leadership, Instructional techniques and Personal Development previously covered asynchronously.

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Announcements for Week of 6 Oct 20

6/10/2020

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Questions regarding these activities? Contact 5 Cyclone here.

NEW CADETS:

Your first training night begins on Tue, 13 Oct. Details below. If you need help accessing your new 5 Cyclone email, contact admin@5cycloneaircadets.ca.
Additionally, on Sat, 10 Oct at 9am, Capt Martel will provide a quick tutorial to new cadets on how to navigate in Google to those of you who are new to (or less familiar with) the platform. Email her at co@5cycloneaircadets.ca and she will send you an invite.

ALL CADETS:

If you can't access your 5 Cyclone account, email 2Lt Rozon at admin@5cycloneaircadets.ca.
As well, if you need additional help with accessing the tools on the 5 Cyclone Google platform inform 2Lt Rozon as soon as possible.

COVID Safety

OPI: Capt Tanguay
Instructions: Email Capt Tanguay at safety@5cycloneaircadets.ca as soon as possible if you are tested for COVID and then again with your results.
Materials: Guidelines developed to respond to the pandemic situation will be posted here once authorization for in-person training is received.

Welcome Back & COVID-19 Awareness Briefings

Participant(s): Mandatory Training for cadets in levels 2, 3, 4 & 5. (Level 1st begin training on 13 Oct)
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tues, 06 Oct 2020
Time: 1900-2000 hrs
Location: Squadron Google Classroom (if you haven’t signed in to your 5 Cyclone email, you need to contact admin@5cycloneaircadets.ca as soon as possible)
Dress:
1. C3B Summer Dress (open collared dress shirt)
2. If your uniform doesn't fit, wear a white shirt and dark slacks as usual.
Materials: N/A
Description:
1. Welcome back to cadets for the 2020-2021 Training Year!
2. We will be operating in Google Classroom, so please ensure you are logged into your @5cycloneaircadets.ca email account as the briefing will be conducted via Google Meet in the Squadron Classroom (titled "5 Cyclone Squadron").
3. Topics to be covered include how training will be conducted, plans to resume in-person activities, and COVID-19 Awareness from the COVID-19 Safety Officer, Capt Tanguay.
4. The Meet will be recorded and uploaded to the Classroom for any cadets who are unable to attend and for cadets to reference as the year progresses.

Ground School, 1st Online Session

Participant(s): Any cadet interested in attending Virtual Ground School. Mandatory for anybody applying for Glider or Power (if unable to attend this session contact Mrs. Maxwell at claire.maxwell@5cycloneaircadets.ca)
OPI: Mrs. Maxwell
Date: Thursday, 8 Oct 20
Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs
Location: Zoom - invite will be sent out to registered participants.
Dress: Casual Civilians
Materials: Bring writing materials.
Description: Introduction to the ground school program and three classes: Theory of Flight #1, Meteorology #1, Radio #1.

Supply Night - Field Training Uniform Initial Issue

Participant(s): All cadets requiring the new Field Training Uniform (FTU)
OPI: Capt Magill
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Embrun Self Storage, 130 Bay St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W1, Canada
Description
1. Plans are currently underway to safely resume in-person Supply nights, starting with the initial issue of the new FTU. At this time the squadron is waiting for approval from RCSU before starting these supply nights, as such the dates are currently to be determined.
2. In preparation for FTUs to be issued, a new “Supply COVID-19 Resource Page” has been created that outlines new procedures that will be in place, as well as provides an at home measuring guide. All cadets will need to take their own measurements in order to receive their FTUs.
3. Once the squadron receives approval to begin running in-person Supply, further information will be provided for booking an appointment.

New Cadet Information Session

Participant(s): Level 1s and new cadets (and their parents/guardians)
OPI: 2Lt Marc Rozon, Administration Officer
Date: Tues, 13 Oct 2020
Time: 1900-2000 hrs
Location: Google Meet (link to come)
Dress: Conservative Civilian Dress
Description: Please join us for our New Cadet Information Session on 13 Oct 2020. Any youth interested in joining cadets and their parents/guardians are able to attend via Google Meet (link above).

Regular Training Night (level 2 and up)

Participant(s): Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 20
Time: 1900-2000 hrs
Location: : Google Classroom
Dress: C3 Service Dress (open collared dress shirt)
Materials: N/A
Description:
1. Regular training begins for all cadets on 13 Oct 2020 in their respective Google Classrooms by Level.
2. If you have not received an invitation to join your Google Classroom (sent to your @5cycloneaircadets.ca email account), please verify that you have access to your cadet email account.Cadets should have received invitations to two (2) Google Classrooms: their level, and the Squadron Classroom ("5 Cyclone Squadron"). Cadets cannot access their Google Classrooms from their personal email accounts, only their @5cycloneaircadets.ca email accounts.
3. If you do not have access to your @5cycloneaircadets.ca email account (i.e.: have not received the link to activate it, have been locked out, or are having general access issues), contact admin@5cycloneaircadets.ca to rectify any IT issues.

Virtual Drill Team Program, Video-Conference Briefing

Participant(s): Open to all cadets (and parents of cadets) interested in participating in a Virtual Drill Team Program
OPI: CI Andre Deblois
Date: Thursday, 15 October 2020
Time: 1900hrs
Location:
1. Google Classroom,
2. To join the video conference, click on the following Google Meet link meet.google.com/smo-ofar-bcq and the click "Join Now".
Dress: Conservative Civilian Dress
Description:
1. Video-conference briefing with Drill Team Coach CI Andre Deblois who will explain how the Virtual Drill Team Program will be run;
2. Cadets and parents will get an opportunity to ask any questions they may have;
3. The level of interest in the program will be evaluated; and
4. If there is sufficient interest, the program will be put in place and further instructions for participation will be communicated.

Senior NCM Course, 2nd Live Session

Participant(s): Mandatory Training for all Level 5 cadets (if unable to attend this session contact CI Andre Deblois at andre.deblois@5cycloneaircadets.ca)
OPI: CI Andre Deblois
Date: Sunday, 18 October 2020
Time: TBD
Location: Google Classroom
Dress: C3B Summer Dress (open collared dress shirt)
Description: 2nd of two Live Sessions of the Senior NCM Course featuring group discussions on Leadership, Instructional techniques and Personal Development previously covered asynchronously.

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