Cadets called Wednesday December 21st

Cadets will be cancelled tonight (Wednesday December 21st) due to the freezing rain warning that is in effect. Rifle practice will continue as scheduled on Thursday December 22nd. Cadets will resume on Wednesday January 11th, 2012 The staff as 638 Squadron wish you all the best for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Map for the dance tonight

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Range Day in Beachburg

18 cadets from the squadron shot the Lee Enfield #7 0.22 calibre rifle on Sunday November 20th.  For half the cadets this was their first time shooting the rifle.  We had some great shots!

All cadets will have the opportunity to shoot the Daisy Air Rifle this Saturday December 3rd at the armoury.  Level one cadets are to be at the armoury all day (9-4pm) and all other levels are invitedout for the afternoon only (1pm-4pm).

National Courses

Senior cadets (level 3 or higher) interested in applying to National Courses must make their intentions known to Cpl Mooij by December 7th. These courses have a more comprehensive application process which includes a narrative, transcripts and an interview.  The 2012 National Courses are:

• Advanced Aviation Technology - Airport Operations
• Advanced Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance
• Advanced Aerospace Course
• Glider Pilot Scholarship
• Power Pilot Scholarship
• International Exchange

Descriptions of these and all other courses can be found at the link below.  A hard copy of the brochure will be given to the cadets shortly.

 Summer Training Brochure

3rd Annual Cadet Christmas Formal

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Shooting Sunday at the Beachburg Range

There will be shooting this Sunday at the Beachburg Range. There will be instruction on range safety, handling of the rifle and shooting technique before the cadets fire the rifle. The cadets will be using a .22 calibre Lee Enfield #7 rifle.

This activity is open to all cadets who have signed up. There is still room available so interested cadets can sign up Wednesday or email 638air@cadets.gc.ca to add their name to a session. The timings are 0900-1200 or 1300 - 1600. Please ensure that the cadets in the afternoon group are picked up promptly at 4pm.

Transportation is the repsonsibility of the cadet and carpooling is encouraged. The shooting is taking place at the Beachburg Ottawa Valley Sportmans club located at 770 Beachburg Rd.

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The smallbore rifle being fired is the same calibre used for the cadet biathlon program. Training outside in November allows cadets to see how the environmental conditions can affect their shooting. This is an outdoor range so cadets need to dress accordingly, keeping in mind that they will be spending periods outside in the prone (laying) position. Winter jackets, toques, gloves (not mittens) and Slush / snow pants are encouraged for this event.

A waiver signed by the parent (or the cadet if the cadet has reached the age of 18) is required by the Beachburg Range. This was given out last week and can be brought to cadets Wednesday or directly to the range. The waiver can also be found here

Archery!

Everyone is welcome to come out and participate in a great day of Archery!

Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow.
Cadets can sign up for the morning or afternoon with the sessions running 0900-1130 and 1230 - 1500 at the South Side Community Center in Petawawa. Cadets will learn safety, positions and shooting techniques to enable them to hit the target.

Please bring indoor foot wear and snacks and lunch. It should prove to be a great day!
For more info please contact Mr. Osmond.


South Side Community Centre
1578 Wolfe Avenue
Petawawa ON



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Drill Team Reminder

Drill Team practice will be held Monday October 24th at the armoury from 6:30-8:30 pm all are welcome to attend including those currently participating in the current recruit course

OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTS

Below is a list of cadets who have outstanding documents.  If you have misplaced your Verification of Information form please ask the Administration Officer, Captain Duchene, and he can provide you with another copy.  It is very important that the office receive these documents as soon as possible.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

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RECRUIT COURSE - SERIAL 2

Start Date: 2 November 2011

Recruits:

• A. Benoit
• J. Denault
• T. Fleming
• D. Kaiser (require copy of birth certificate and new heath card)
• D. Le Coz
• K. Mathieu (require copy of birth certificate)
• G. McLean
• M. Mignault-Morin
• J. Paulusse (require copy of birth certificate)

Notes:

1. Recruits who have joined 638 Squadron between 28 Sep 11 and 2 Nov 11 will be loaded on the second recruit course (Serial 2) which starts on 2 Nov 11.

2. Recruits are to wear their issued blue t-shirt for the recruit course.

3. Recruits must bring a notebook and pen to take notes.

4. Recruits are also invited to participate in the Halloween Bash on 26 Oct 11 and the Halloween Night of Terror on 28 Oct 11.  For more information on these events please see the other postings on the blog.

5. More more information please contact Capt Duchene at admin.638air@cadets.gc.ca or 613-281-6536.

HALLOWEEN BASH

On Wednesday, October 26, 2011 the Squadron will be hosting a fun night for all cadets.  Cadets are to attend in costume and are invited to bring a friend (aged 12-18).  There will be prizes for the best costumes and cadets will be participating in games and watching Halloween movies.

Night of Terror

All cadets are invited to attend!

Cadets will meet at Hugli's Bluberry Ranch

2139 Greenwood Road Pembroke Ontario.

Friday October 28th at 6:30 p.m and will be dissmissed by 9:00pm.

Cadets are to be dressed in apporpriate civilian clothing,

keeping in mind that most of the evening will be spent outdoors!!

For more information please contact captain Duchene at 613-281-6536.

Biathlon Practice Sunday, Oct 16 10 AM

There will be a biathlon practice Sunday, October 16 from 10 AM - 12 Noon.

Wear gym clothes and warm layers, toque & gloves. We will be outside for most of the 2 hours.

Any questions feel free to call me at 613-687-7310 or email gandh.frampton@live.com

SQUADRON KITSHOP

SQUADRON KITSHOP

• Red T-Shirt with Squadron crest on the front and "638 SQN" on the back...................$15.00 each
• Traditional blue hoodie with the Squadron crest embroidered on the front...................$33.00 each
  ($2.00 more to have your name embroidered on the sleeve)
• Squadron pin......................................$2.00 each
• Name tags..........................................$2.00 each

Items and be purchased/ordered at the Squadron's canteen by speaking to either Mr. Ireland or Mr. Garneau.

JOIN THE YOUTH ADVISORY ePANEL (YAP)

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FTX

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Thank you to Mr. Kobylecki for allowing us to use his property for our Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX)!  It was a great weekend.  We had a record 60 cadets out for the weekend.

ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

Vol_nteer...the only thing missing is u!



Hello Everyone:

I would like to introduce myself to all new and returning members of the 638 Algonquin Squadron Sponsoring Committee. I was invited to join as committee chair by Ms. Susan Antler, our OPC Director.

I am the mom of Flight Corporal Boland, who joined 638 Squadron in September 2010. I moved to Pembroke when my husband joined the Pembroke Regional Hospital (now Renfrew County) Ambulance Service and I started the nursing program at Algonquin College. Fast forward 20-some years and we now have two children, I am still nursing and Leo is still a Paramedic. I have previously volunteered with our local Heart and Stroke Foundation and with St John Ambulance and am currently involved in advocacy with the Canadian Diabetes Association.

As I see it, our first priority and greatest challenge as Sponsoring Committee is to secure one or more sponsoring partners to provide 638 Squadron with the financial security that will allow it to build on its strengths and grow beyond the status-quo to its full potential. In a time of fierce competition for available funds it might be tempting to keep our heads down and play it safe. I believe our Cadets deserve even more opportunities to excel, and it is my hope that we will be able to develop a creative, successful strategy to achieve this new goal before the 2012 Annual Inspection.

As has been usual, Committee meetings will be scheduled for the first Wednesday evening of the month, therefore our first meeting will be Wednesday, October 5th at 1900 (7pm) in the upper meeting room at the Pembroke Armouries. Please make an effort to invite one or two cadet parents, friends or colleagues to attend. Refreshments will be served.

I look forward to meeting everyone and working together with all of you to enable 638 Algonquin Squadron to provide the best learning and leadership experiences for our cadets.

Sincerely,

Michele Smith
Chair Designate
638 Sponsoring Committee

Upcoming community events

The following is a list of events coming up in the community that you may find of interest. These are NOT cadet activities and are in no way associated with the cadet program. For more information about the events below refer to the event contact information

COPA Flights for Kids - 22 October
Known as the COPA for kids avaition program, this is a free of charge aviation program that puts COPA member pilots together one-on-one with young people between the ages of 7-17 years of age to show them what aviation is all about and to give them the experience of being in the cockpit of an aircraft in flight. The participants will experience an enjoyable flight which will give them new perspectives in the world and in life in general. Youth attend a "groundschool" and then take part in a 20min flight.
To sign up for a flight time contact Natalie at 613-687-5300

Petawawa Fall Fun Run - 16 October
10kn, 5km and 1km fun runs are open for registration. Get up and get active! visit www.runningroom.com for more information and to register.

Haunted Walk at the Falls
On Friday October 22nd and Saturday October 23rd there will be a Haunted Walk at the Falls, at Chutes Colounge Park from 7pm-11pm. Admission is $10 per person or $25 per family.

Fall Tagging Weekend

Since there is no cost to join 638 Squadron cadets are expected to help participate in fundraising activities. The fundraisers allow the squadron to plan and conduct many of the activities that the cadets participate in.

Tag days are our biggest fundraiser. We run one tagging weekend in the fall and one in the spring. The cadets accept donations from the public in exchange for a paper tag. Cadets are to sign up for at least one shift per weekend. The shifts for the upcoming tag weekend are:

-Friday October 21st 4-7pm (Petawawa) or 5-8pm (Pembroke)

-Saturday October 22nd 10am - 1pm

-Saturday October 22nd 1pm-4pm

-Sunday October 23 10am-1pm

-Sunday October 23 1pm-4pm

Gliding

40 Cadets from 638 Squadron will be going to a gliding/sports weekend October 14-16 in North Bay. These cadets will be participating in sports activities (including swimming) and will have an opportunity for flight in a glider should the weather permit. Priority for this weekend will be given to cadets wo have not been gliding before.

It is important to note that we are limited in the number of cadets that can attend each gliding weekend. Our squadron goes gliding twice a year so every 638 cadet will have the opportunity to attend one of these two weekends. Our next gliding weekend is 4-6 May 2012. Cadets not able to attend this coming weekend will have priority for the next gliding weekend.

Sports night tonight

A quick reminder:

Its sports night!

Cadets are to wear their grey PT gear or red squadron T-shirt and grey PT shorts.

New cadets are to wear appropriate sports gear.

Running shoes are a must.

Area Cadet Orienteering Competition

11 cadets from 638 will be travelling this weekend to Sudbury for the area cadet orienteering competition. The cadets have been practicing their skills over the month of September and are ready for the challenge.
These cadets are to be at the armoury for 4:15 on Friday September 30th. Dinner will be provided for the cadets enroute. Cadets are to bring a pencil and notebook, appropriate clothing, air mattress and sleeping bag.

The cadets attending are:

• Fsgt Osmond




• Sgt Frampton




• Fcpl Weibe (Michael)




• Fcpl Boland




• Fcpl Lariviere




• Cpl Fleurant




• Cpl Frampton




• Cpl Storey




• Cpl Antler




• Cpl Luloff




• LAC Osmond

Fall Aircrew Survival Field Exercise

638 Algonquin Squadron will be conducting an aircrew survival weekend on 23-25 September 2011. This activity will teach cadets basic survival skills in a fun and hands on atmosphere. The cadets will be sleeping in tents or improvised shelters and eating military MRE's (meal, ready-to-eat). The activity will be conducted on a private property in the local area.

What are we going to do?

-Build improvised shelters

-Light and maintain fires

-Tie knots and lashings

-Collect water

-Construct snares

-Orienteering

-have fun!

Cadets are to meet at the Pembroke Armoury for 1800 (6pm) on Friday September 23rd. Cadets are to refer to the kit list that was given out for guidance on what to pack. Permission forms can be obtained from the office and are required for this activity. Remember, you must have your health card in order to board the bus.

Cadets can be picked up again from the Pembroke Armoury on Sunday September 25th at 4pm.

WO2 & WO1 Merit Boards

Merit boards will be held on Wednesday September 21st for all senior cadets eligible to promotion to the rank of warrant officer second class and warrant officer first class.

In order to be eligible to participate in the merit boards that are required for promotion to these ranks, cadets must have held the rank of Flight Sergeant for a minimum of 6 months (promotion to WO2) or have held the rank of WO2 for a minimum of 6 months (for promotion to WO1).

Wednesday September 7th

It's almost here!!!


Cadets starts up again tomorrow, September 7th.
A BBQ is planned for returning cadets along with a night of fun and games. Please arrive by 6:30pm and wear appropriate civilian attire. The night will wrap up at normal time (approx. 9:15pm)


New cadet registration begins September 7th as well but at 7 pm. Please bring a parent/guardian, birth certificate and health card. The recuit course will begin September 14th.

PAPERWORK FOR NEW CADETS

New cadets joining 638 Squadron or transferring into 638 Squadron are required to complete the CF1158 - Application for Membership (see link to form below).  This form must be printed on legal (8.5" x 14" paper).

We also need to take a photocopy of every cadet's birth certificate and heath card.  Heath cards must be current and not expired.

Questions can be addressed to the Administration Officer, Captain Duchene, at 613-281-6536 or duchene.dg@sympatico.ca.

CF1158 - Application for Membership

638 in the News

Here are a couple of the news articles from this summer:

http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3191354

http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3157195

Shawville Equity

First Night Back!

Cadets starts up September 7th! Wear civvies and bring anyone interested in joining. Be prepared for a night of sport and games as well as seeing old friends and hearing new stories.

Same bat time, same bat channel!!!

Date: Wednesday September 7th
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Pembroke Armoury
Dress: Civvies suitable for sports and games

Hot off the press!

• Cadets travelling to Blackdown are leaving Saturday July 9th at 6am


• Cadets travelling to Trenton will leave Sunday July 10th at 7:30am

Note: You must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. All departures are from the Irving Big Stop.

Questions? 638air@cadets.ca

Summer Training

By now, most of the summer training has been allocated. For cadets that have applied but have not been selcted you will remain on the standby list in case a spot opens up. Should this occur it may be last minute. Please advise Capt Graham at 638air@cadets.ca if you would like to be removed from the standby list because you have made other summer plans for the period of the course you had applied for.

For cadets that have been selcted, congratulations once again. It will be a fun and I am sure challenging summer. There may be times that you may not enjoy, but in the end I haven't seen a cadet on grad day that didn't want to stay longer.

There still is no travel information available. This will be sent to the parent's email as listed in our system once it arrives. Please respond to the travel information in a prompt manner so that I know it has been received. All cadets must show their health card to get on the bus. Without a health card (original, not a photocopy) , cadets will not be able to attend summer training.

Cadets are also asked to bring along the following transportation form to indicate how they will be getting home from camp. Transportation is provided but some parents chose instead to attend the grad parade (the last friday of the course) and pick up their cadet themselves.
http://www.cadets.ca/regions/cen/content-contenu.aspx?id=46571.

The joining instructions (JI's) for all Ontario Cadet Summer Training Centres may be found at http://www.cadets.ca/regions/cen/content-contenu.aspx?id=26681
The JI's provide all the information you need to attend summer training and should be read thoughly by both the cadets and the parents. Here are some highlights:

• Cadets do not wear civilian clothing. Even in their free time, cadets wear the issued PT gear or uniform. For a special occasion such as a dance cadets may be permitted to wear jeans with their PT shirt. Cadets need to bring all items listed on the kit list, including the cadet parka. This may seem silly since it is winter but the outter may be used as a rainjacket and the inner as a windbreaker.
  


• Do not bring your valuables to camp. You will have access to a locker so bring your own combination (preferred option)/ padlocks.



• There are a couple options for calling home: 1) Cadets may bring cell phones to camp to be used in free time. Each CSTC has a different procedure for cell phones. In general, they are secured at one location and signed out for use by the owner. 2) Pay phones are available at the camps. Cadets should bring a calling card and be familiar with its use. A popular card is the bell "call me card".



• Outside snacks and candy may be confiscated. There is a canteen available at each CSTC. Cadets are recommended to bring $15-$20 per week for spending money. Note: There are no ATM's at the CSTC's. A banking service will be operated at the CSTC. Though not required, most cadets choose to purchase a flight / squadron T-shirt.



• Presciption medication is secured by the CSTC and the cadet must visit the MIR for medcation. Over the counter medication is not to be brought to camp. If needed, it may be administered by the MIR staff.



• Course cadets qualify for a training bonus of $60.00 per week. The bonus is paid in installments, at the end of one and three weeks’ training (for six week courses) and upon completion of the course. Interim installments are paid in cash and the final installment is paid by cheque.



• Leave passes are not available to cadets attending two-week courses. The leave pass policy for courses three weeks or longer differs at each CSTC and I encourage you to research the leave pass policy prior to making plans.

Cadets and/or parents are encouraged to send any questions to 638air@cadets.ca

638 Squadron's 55th Annual Inspection Parade

http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3157195observer.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3157195

LIFEGUARDS NEEDED

638 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

requires two lifeguards to

supervise planned swimming

to take place on Saturday, June 18, 2011 between 3:00 and 5:00pm

at the Mackey Municipal Park

If you or someone you know can help please contact

Capt Duchene at 613-281-6536 or

duchene.dg@sympatico.ca

Annual Ceremonial Review

This years annual is being held at the Pembroke Memorial Centre on Saturday June 4th! This parade is mandatory for all cadets as it the the summation of their training for the year.
Guests are encouraged so invite family and friends. The parade begins at 1pm so guests are asked to arrive for 12:30. The cadets have been practicing hard for this event so I am confident that we will impress.

Cadets are to arrive at 8am in civilian attire for a parade practice. Lunch will be provided before getting into uniform for the parade.

End of Year Banquet

Every year we celebrate the successes of the year through a parent / cadet banquet. This years banquet is being held on Wednesday June 15th. Individuals are asked to arrive at 6:30pm for 7:00pm. The dress for this event is C1 for cadets (full uniform including tunic) and No 2, 2A or 2B for military members in attendance. Business dress is suggested for civilian guests.

There is no cost for cadets in uniform. Adult tickets are $15 and tickets for youth under the age of 12 cost $10. All are encouraged to come out and enjoy a a great meal preapred by the Pembroke Legion Ladies Auxillary. Tickets can be purchased from Civilian Instructor Wendy McGinley.

Freedom of the County Parade

According a unit the "Freedom of the County" is one of the highest honours that can be bestowed upon it. Granted only by civic authorities, it is conferred in recognition of honourable service and to mark the esteem and affection in which the community holds the unit. 638 Algonquin Squadron is proud to be receiving the freedom of the county along with other military units in a parade on June 10th at EXPO 150

This parade is taking place on a Friday during school hours so attendance is optional and at the discretion of the parents / guardians. Cadets are to be dropped off at the Pembroke Armoury for 0945 on Friday June 10th. From there they will be bussed to the parade involving other local cadet units, military units and legion members. The parade is to begin at 1100 and spectators are encouraged. After the parade lunch will be provided for the cadets. The cadets may be signed out by their parents after the parade or may return on the bus back to the armoury. The cadets are to be picked up for 1430 (2:30pm).

Please address any questions to the squadron office or 638Air@cadets.gc.ca

FYI - 6TH ANNUAL WINGS & WHEELS HERITAGE FESTIVAL

This is not a cadet activity, but if you and your parents are looking to do something this weekend maybe head to Toronto for the 6th Annual Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival.  Check out the link below for more information, photos, and videos.

6th Annual Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival Information

DRESS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011

Just a reminder that cadets are in uniform this week.  We will be working on preparations for our 55th Annual Inspection.

"DANS LA BELLE PROVINCE" - MONTREAL TRIP 2011

Pictures by: Capt Duchene

The Cosmodome

Check out these videos from the Cosmodome

Old Montreal

Bowling

The Biodome