Wednesday, September 18, 2013
1. Air rifle marksmanship practice is starting Thursday, September 19, 2013 and will run every Thursday from now on unless otherwise stated. Tomorrow night's practice is open to all returning cadets (i.e. Level 2 and up). Level 1's will get an introduction to the air rifle during their special training day on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Thursday practices will run from 1800-2100hrs (6:00pm to 9:00pm). Dress is appropriate comfortable civilian attire.
2. On Saturday, September 21, 2013 all cadets on the current recruit course are encouraged to attend a special day of training at the Pembroke Armoury from 0900-1600hrs (9:00am to 4:00pm). Cadets will receive training on the air rifle, get to shoot the air rifle, and will also receive Positive Social Relations for Youth training. If for some reason you cannot attend this special day of training you will be required to complete the training in the future as it is part of mandatory training for Proficiency Level One. Dress for the day will be appropriate civilian attire. Lunch will be provided. Cadets must bring pen and paper and a full water bottle.
3. Orienteering practice will take on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Jubilee Lodge at Garrison Petawawa. The practice will run from 1000-1400hrs (10:00am to 2:00pm). Cadets must dress appropriately (NO jeans) and must bring a lunch and a full water bottle.
3. Orienteering practice will take on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Jubilee Lodge at Garrison Petawawa. The practice will run from 1000-1400hrs (10:00am to 2:00pm). Cadets must dress appropriately (NO jeans) and must bring a lunch and a full water bottle.
4. All cadets are encouraged to come out on Monday, September 23, 2013 for the first drill team practice of the year. Drill team practices will be every Monday from 1830-2030hrs (6:30pm to 8:30pm) unless otherwise stated.
5. Ground school classes for cadets applying for the Power Pilot Scholarship or Glider Pilot Scholarship will start this Wednesday, September 25, 2013. This first class will take place in the Ante Room of the Officers' Mess from 1800-1830hrs (6:00pm to 6:30pm).
6. Next Wednesday is our first Commanding Officer's Parade of the year. Dress for all cadets that have been issued a uniform is full dress uniform (i.e. tunic, dress shirt, tie, medals, etc...). The parade will commence shortly after 2030hrs (8:30pm) and parents are encouraged to attend. During the parade Level 1 cadets will complete their Oath of Loyalty and will be formally welcomed into the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.
7. Our first fundraiser for the Petawawa Cenotaph Project, "Operation Buzz Cut," brought in $110.00. Congratulations to Capt Duchene who won the draw and with the help of the Level 1 cadets and many others got to shave Mr. Solimine's head.
8. Reminder that the Squadron is accepting donations of books for their upcoming book sale. All proceeds from the book sale will go to the Petawawa Cenotaph Project.
