Below is a link to the map showing 2 Field Ambulance (building BB-130) at Garrison Petawawa.

Click HERE

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

 

 

1. The following cadets have made the first cut in preparation for the Zone Competition in North Bay in February:
-Logan Boland
-Callie Wagner
-James McCafferty
-Shanon Rochat
-Erik Fleurant
-Olivia Croft
-Leslie Wilkinson
-Kamrie-Lyn Lavoie
-Georgia Keetch
-Henry Thomas

These ten cadets will continue to practice on Thursdays at the Armoury from 1800-2100hrs unless otherwise stated.

2. Level Four cadets who are part of the rocketry club are to meet at the Armoury on Thursday evening from 1830-2100hrs.  More information about when cadets can join the rocketry club will be announced shortly.

3. Ground school for cadets wishing to apply for the Glider Pilot Scholarship (GPS) and the Power Pilot Scholarship (PPS) is every Wednesday night from 1800-1830hrs and every Friday from 1900-2100hrs unless otherwise stated.

4. Drill team practice takes place every Monday from 1830-2030hrs unless otherwise stated.

5. Don't forget to get your lottery tickets.  Each cadet must sell at least one book of tickets.

6. 638 Squadron will be conducting a standard first aid and CPR course on Saturday, November 30 to Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 2 Field Ambulance (building BB-130) at Garrison Petawawa.  Cadets are to arrive at 0830hrs and are to be picked up at 1600hrs.  Dress is appropriate civilian attire.  Cadets much bring a lunch each day and a water bottle.  The contact for the course is OCdt Alexander McGinley.  He can be contacted at 613-635-6087.  The following cadets are scheduled to be on the course this weekend:
-Kamrie-Lyn Lavoie
-Georgia Keetch
-Leslie Wilkinson
-Amber Boley
-Samantha Hill
-Zackary Hodder
-Michel LeBlanc
-Jade Johnstone
-Sage LaRiviere
-James McCafferty
-Meshwa Patel
-Megha Patel
-Amber Luloff
-Caileb Bellerive
-Owen Cummings
-Morgan Cummings
-Sara Hill
-Olivia Croft
-Anthony Tarso
-Christopher Secker
-Calille Smale
-Victoria Brown-McKie
-Nancy Secker
-Iam Mackie

7. Best wishes to the Level Five cadets who are participating in the Level Five Professional Development Weekend in Trenton this weekend!  Learn lots and have fun!

8. There will be no biathlon practice this weekend.

9. Sports night next Wednesday, December 4, 2013.  No uniforms...wear your PT gear.

10. Mark your calendars...the 5th Annual Ottawa Valley Cadet Christmas Formal is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 1900-2300hrs at the Kyrenia Club at Garrison Petawawa.  The Kyrenia Club is one of the Junior Ranks' Messes and is located in Building L-105 (146 Nicklin Parade Square).  All cadets from the Ottawa Valley are invited to attend with a guest.  Dress is formal attire for females and uniform for males.  White dress shirt and bowtie with the uniform is optional for males.  Tickets are $7.00 each and will be sold at the door.

Biathlon Practice

Next Biathlon Practice will be Sunday, December 8th.
Details to follow.

Level 5 Workshop

Instruction for Level 5 Cadets attending the Workshops in Trenton this weekend.
Depart
When: Friday, November 29th 1730 hrs (5:30 PM)
From: Irving Big Stop, 1751 Paul Martin Drive, Pembroke
Return
When: Sunday, December 1st @ 1530 hrs (3:30 PM)
Arrive: Sunday, December 1st @ ~ 1900 hrs (7:00 PM)
Location:  Irving Big Stop, 1751 Paul Martin Drive, Pembroke
Have a fun weekend and LEARN LOTS so you can come back and share with us.

For more details about the workshop see the Joining Instructions handed out 27 Nov.

Our regular parade night tonight is NOT cancelled.  However we will not be having a CO's Parade during third period.

As always parents and/or guardians should use their judgement when deciding whether or not to venture out on the roads to bring their son/daughter/ward to cadets.

Cancellation Policy Due to Weather

There may be a requirement to cancel a regular training night and/or activity from time to time due to weather conditions.  Every effort will be made to publicize the cancellation on the Squadron's Facebook page and Squadron's blog by 1300hrs on the day in question.  We encourage all cadets and parent/guardian(s) to check these two sources for updates.

As always parents and/or guardians should use their judgement when deciding whether or not to venture out on the roads to bring their son/daughter/ward to cadets.

Drill Team Practice for Monday November 11 is cancelled

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

 

 

1. Air rifle marksmanship practice is every Thursday from 1800-2100hrs and is open to all cadets who wish to attend.  Dress is appropriate comfortable civilian attire.

2. Level Four cadets who are part of the rocketry club are to meet at the Armoury on Thursday evening from 1800-2100hrs.  More information about when cadets can join the rocketry club will be announced shortly.

3. Ground school for cadets wishing to apply for the Glider Pilot Scholarship (GPS) and the Power Pilot Scholarship (PPS) is every Wednesday night from 1800-1830hrs and every Friday from 1900-2100hrs unless otherwise stated.

4. Drill team practice is CANCELLED on Monday, November 11, 2013.  Drill team practice takes place every Monday from 1830-2030hrs unless otherwise stated.

5. Don't forget to get your lottery tickets.  Each cadet must sell at least one book of tickets.

6. All cadets are encouraged to participate in the City of Pembroke's Remembrance Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2013.  For more information please read the information letter that was sent home on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.  You can see the letter by clicking here.

7. Thank you to the donor who donated $15.00 towards our goal to reach $500.00 for the Petawawa Cenotaph Project.  We are now at $375.00.

8. All cadets are encouraged to participate in the Squadron's Sunset Gourmet fundraiser.  40% of all sales stays with the Squadron. 

9. A standard first aid and CPR course is scheduled for Saturday, November 30 - Sunday, December 1, 2013.  A signup will be posted this coming Wednesday for cadets who are interested.  The class size will be limited to 20 cadets.

10. Mark your calendars...the 5th Annual Ottawa Valley Cadet Christmas Formal is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 1900-2300hrs at the Kyrenia Club at Garrison Petawawa.  The Kyrenia Club is one of the Junior Ranks' Messes and is located in Building L-105 (146 Nicklin Parade Square).  All cadets from the Ottawa Valley are invited to attend with a guest.  Dress is formal attire for females and uniform for males.  White dress shirt and bowtie with the uniform is optional for males.  Tickets are $7.00 each and will be sold at the door.

638 Squadron's Fund for the Petawawa Cenotaph Project

638 Squadron's fundraising efforts have raised $360.00 so far for the Petawawa Cenotaph Project!

$110.00 was raised from Operation Buzz Cut where we sold tickets to see who got to shave Mr. Solimine's head before his BMQ in St Jean.

$77.00 was raised from our Pie in the Face raffle which saw OCdt Alex McGinley, OCdt Brian Snelgrove, Mr Luc Garneau, and Capt Duchene get pies in the face for a good cause.

$173.00 was raised at our used book sale on Saturday.  Thank you to the cadets who volunteered to work the table, to Sue Antler for arranging everything for the sale, Dave Harris who helped supervise, and to everyone who donated books.

Our goal is to present a cheque to the Petawawa Legion prior to Remembrance Day.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

 

 

1. Air rifle marksmanship practice is every Thursday from 1800-2100hrs and is open to all cadets who wish to attend.  Dress is appropriate comfortable civilian attire.

2. Level Four cadets who are part of the rocketry club are to meet at the Armoury on Thursday evening from 1800-2100hrs.  More information about when cadets can join the rocketry club will be announced shortly.

3. Ground school for cadets wishing to apply for the Glider Pilot Scholarship (GPS) and the Power Pilot Scholarship (PPS) is every Wednesday night from 1800-1830hrs and every Friday from 1900-2100hrs unless otherwise stated.

4. Best wishes to our cadets who are representing 638 Squadron at the Regional Orienteering Championship in Mansfield, Ontario this weekend!

5. Drill team practice takes place every Monday from 1830-2030hrs unless otherwise stated.

6. Don't forget to get your lottery tickets.  Each cadet must sell at least one book of tickets.

7. A very big thank you goes out to Cpl Halverson with some help from her volunteers planned and executed an awesome Halloween Party for the Squadron.  WTG!