Weekly Announcements for Wednesday, January 20, 2016

1. Marksmanship Practice this Thursday and going forward until the competition is only for the ten cadets that have been identified by Lt(N) Forde for the two range teams. Practice is at the Armoury from 1800-2100hrs.

2.The next meeting for the Rocket/Model Club is Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 1900-2100hrs. Rocket Club is always open to new members. Come on out and have some fun.

3. Biathlon practice this week:
-Skiing on Saturday at Forest Lea from 1330-1500hrs
-Shooting on Sunday in Beachburg from 1230-1530

4.Drill Team practice on Monday, January 25, 2016 is cancelled because of exams.

5. Thank you to the cadets who have sold their lottery tickets. It is very much appreciated. Cadets who still have to sell their book can see Mrs. Hodder on Wednesday nights to sign out their book. The deadline for the tickets to be returned is Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

6. Interview preparation classes will be held each Wednesday for cadets who have applied for a National Summer Training Course. They will take place in the Ante Room from 1800-1830hrs. Mock interviews will be scheduled in the following weeks and the actual interviews take place in North Bay on Saturday, February 6, 2016.

7. Effective immediately the Squadron will be enforcing its uniform and EpiPen policies. Firstly, cadet are expected to show up in full uniform including appropriate hair styles. Cadets who have been issued a uniform and don’t show up in uniform will be sent home. Secondly, cadets who require access to an EpiPen must carry it on them at all times. Cadets requiring access to an EpiPen who attend cadet activities without it will be sent home.

8. The Squadron will be holding it's Wake-A-Thon fundraiser on 6-7 February 2016. Cadets can pick up their pledge forms at the office or download them from Facebook or the Blog. A minimum pledge of $60 is needed in order to participate. Start collecting your pledges now and join the fun.

9. Next Wednesday is our Monthly CO’s Parade.  Parent/guardian(s), family, and friends are invited to attend.  Everyone should be seated by 2030hrs.

10. The Squadron’s Winter FTX (AKA “Operation Olaf”) is scheduled for 26-28 February 2016.  Permission slips have been distributed and will be posted on Facebook and the Blog soon.

11. Thank you to Capt Frampton for organizing the Squadron’s Ski/Snowboarding Trip.  It was a great success!

12. Good Luck to all cadets who are currently taking exams at school.  Study!  Study!  Study!

Upcoming activities:

27 Jan 16 – CO’s Parade

29-31 Jan 16 - Area Biathlon Competition

30 Jan 16 - Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs

Long range dates:

3 Feb 16 – Sports Night (Snowshoeing)

6 Feb 16 - National Course Interviews

6-7 Feb 16 - Wake-A-Thon

12-14 Feb 16 - Regional Biathlon Competition

19-20 Feb 16 - Zone Marksmanship Competition

20 Feb 16 - Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs

26-28 Feb 16 – “Operation Olaf” - Winter Field Training Exercise (FTX)9. The Squadron will be holding it's Wake-A-Thon fundraiser on Feb 6/16. Cadets can pick up their pledge forms at the office. A minimum pledge of $60 is needed in order to participate. Start collecting your pledges now and join the fun. More information will