Wednesday November 5/14

1. Drill Team practices are held every Monday night at the Pembroke Armoury from 1830-2030hrs unless otherwise stated.

2. Ground School will take place at the Pembroke Armoury on Tuesday evenings from 1845-2100hrs in the computer lab and Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830hrs in the Ante Room.

3. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and try out for the Squadron’s Marksmanship Team are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings. Range will be held every Thursday night from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated.

4. Cadets interested in being part of the combined Army Cadet/Air Cadet Brass and Reed band are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. No experience is necessary and instruments are provided if needed. If you have your own instrument you are asked to bring it with you.

5. If you are interested in participating in the Squadron’s biathlon program (cross-country skiing and shooting .22 calibre rifles) then you are asked to sign up with Capt Frampton. The first practice will be held this Sunday, November 9, 2014. Timings and location will be announced on Squadron’s Facebook site and Blog by Friday at 1800hrs. We are attempting to secure a Range Safety Officer for Sunday and if we can we will be shooting in Beachburg. If not, we’ll be using the roller skis for a practice at Garrison Petawawa.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. Applications for National Summer Training Courses are now being accepted for Summer 2015. These courses are:
-International Air Cadet Exchange
-Power Pilot Scholarship Course
-Glider Pilot Scholarship Course
-Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Airport Operations
-Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Aircraft Maintenance
-Advanced Aerospace Course
To get an application package please see the Administration Officer (2Lt Wendy McGinley). The deadline for complete packages is Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Don’t wait until the last minute to apply.

9. Don’t forget to sign out your lottery cadet tickets. Sold books are due back by Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

10. The Squadron’s Sponsoring Committee sent home Sunset Gourmet fundraising packages this evening. 40% of all sales get donated back to the Squadron.

11. Upcoming events:
11 Nov 14 – Remembrance Day
23 Nov 14 – Squadron Sports Day and Swimming at Garrison Petawawa
21-23 Nov 14 – NOA Mass Band Clinic in Sudbury
5 Dec 14 – 6th Annual Ottawa Valley Cadet Christmas Formal