29 October 2014


Wednesday October 29/14
1. New security procedures have been instituted at the Pembroke Armoury. All outside doors will now remain locked at all times. A member of the Squadron staff will be posted at or near the door to let people in. If you get to the Armoury and no one is at the entrance to let you in please ring the doorbell located at the right of the door.
2. The following direction is provided to cadets regarding cadets participating in activities while in uniform:
-cadets can wear their uniform to/from cadet activities and during supervised events
-cadets are not allowed to stop to partake in unrelated events
-cadets are not allowed to wear uniforms except for officially sanctioned activities
-no cadet has participate in an activity if they (or their parent/guardian(s)) feel uncomfortable or unsafe
3. Ground School will take place at the Pembroke Armoury on Tuesday evenings from 1845-2100hrs.
4. A big thank you to Capt Gerrard and the senior cadets for planning an awesome Halloween Party.
5. The Squadron has been invited to participate in the City of Pembroke’s Remembrance Day parade and ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Cadets are to be dropped off at the Pembroke Armoury at 0930hrs.
Cadets are to come dressed in full uniform (i.e. dress shirt, tie, tunic, parka, black gloves, etc…) and must wear a poppy. New cadets who have not been issued a complete uniform are still encouraged to participate. They are asked to wear appropriate civilian attire and their cadet parka. If a parka has not been issued one will be issued Tuesday morning.
Following the ceremony at the Cenotaph the Squadron will march with the parade to Branch 72 of the Royal Canadian Legion (202 Pembroke Street East) where the cadets will be dismissed. The Ladies Auxillary will be serving chili and refreshments in the main hall following the parade. Cadets will not be returning to the Armoury following the parade. Cadets are to be picked up at the Legion following the parade at approximately 1300hrs (1:00pm).
Please note cadets are not permitted to participate in any other Remembrance Day ceremony in uniform. Cadets are welcome to attend their school or local community ceremony, but cannot do so in uniform.
6. Please note that the Regional Orienteering Competition originally scheduled for this weekend has been postponed to April 2015.
7. Marksmanship will take place on Thursday nights. They will run from 1800 - 2100 hrs on Thursday nights. This week is open to only Wagner C, Wagner S, Rochat S, Fleurant R, Keetch G, and McCafferty. Staff will Not be there until 1800 hrs.
8. The Squadron will be running band practices with the Army Cadets on Thursday nights. These run from 1800 - 2100 hrs. The practices are open to all interested cadets. If you have your instrument, please bring it with you.
9. Drill team will meet on Mondays at the Armoury from 1830 - 2030 hrs. All cadets are welcomed and encouraged to attend. This team will meet on Mondays for the entire year.
10. Next Wednesday will be a sports night. Please remember to wear your red squadron t-shirt. Theses can also be purchased for $15.00 in the office from Mrs. Dombroskie.