1. Drill Team - Every Monday night from 1830 to 2130hrs unless otherwise announced. Drill Team is open to all members of 638 Squadron. Members must bring parade boots and their wedge to all practices.
2. Ground School - Classes for cadets interested in applying for the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course, the Power Pilot Scholarship Course, or who just want to learn about flight will be every Tuesday evening from 1900-2100hrs at the Armoury. They will also meet on Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830. Ground school is open to all cadets of all levels and is the first step in learning to fly. For information please speak to WO2 Rochat.
3. Marksmanship - for the next 2 Thursday's will start at 1900 hrs (7:00 pm) until 2100 hrs (9:00 pm).
4. Rocket Club - Will be meeting this Thursday from 1900 - 2100 hrs at the armoury. The cost is $20. This gets each participant a kit to build their rocket and two engines. Hereafter, the rocket club will meet every second Thursday evening. The club is open to all cadets.
5.Lottery tickets are available each week at the squadron. All cadets are required to sell one book of tickets. The cost of each booklet is $50 and is required when you sign out your book of tickets. Please see Mrs. Hodder for yours.
6. Poppy sales in support of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72 will take place on the 7th of November from 1000 to 1800 hrs. Thank you to all the cadets that have volunteered their time for poppy sales. Cadets must wear their full unifiorm.
7. 638 Algonquin Squadron will be conducting 0.22 shooting in support of the biathlon program on November 21ST from 1000 to 1400hrs (lunch will be provided). The cadets will be shooting the Lee Enfield #7 0.22 rifle. The shooting will take place at the Beachburg and Ottawa River Sportsman’s club which is located at 770 Beachburg Rd; cadets are responsible for their own transportation. Shooting will be taking place outdoors, so cadets should dress appropriately for the weather. The club requires that the parent/guardian of each cadet that will be participating sign a waiver. The waiver must be submitted on November 18th or accompany the cadet to the range. See 2Lt Wendy McGinley for the waiver form.
8. Congratulations to:
FSgt Tristan Fleming for bringing home SILVER for his awesome performance at Orienteering Competition and
WO2 Julie Antler for bringing home the GOLD for her stellar performance.
WO1 Shanon Rochat for his 3rd place composite team finish.
Well done to all the cadets who participated; Cpl Victoria White, Cpl Liam Sonoski, Sgt Leslie Wilkinson, and Sgt Johnathan Frampton.
9.Merit Review Boards for promotion from FSgt to WO2 are set for Saturday, 14 Nov 15 at the Pembroke Armoury. Eligible candiates have been emailed the invitation along with files that need to be reviewed by the candiates. Replies are expected ASAP. Contact the Board Chair, 2Lt (Wendy) McGinley, or the Lvl 5 Officer, WO (Paul) Sadler, if eligible candidates have questions or have not received their email and/or attachments.
10.Lvl 5 Workshops (PO513): The following cadets have been accepted to the Lvl 5 Workshops being held at 8 Wing Trenton from Friday, 27 November to Sunday, 29 November 2015: WO2 Antler; WO2 Fleurant; Fsgt Cummings; FSgt Fleming; FSgt Frampton; and Fsgt Hill. Travel details will be confirmed and deceminated soon (plan for Friday departure from Irving at 1600hrs).
