Congratulations to last nights White Belt winners.  They are Cpl Hodder, Cpl Boland and LAC Hill.  Keep up the good work and lets see some new names get in there.

As for the previous week winners, as I was absent, I still have to hunt down who the winners were.  As I find out I will post them.

Last chance to get on the bus for this Sunday's trip to Ottawa.  Limited space is still available on the bus.  If you are interested in going on the trip and didn't hand in your permission slip and $35.00 last night please call or email Capt Duchene at duchene.dg@sympatico.ca or 613-281-6536.

A copy of the permission slip for the tours of 427 Squadron and 450 Squadron, can be found at...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/638algonquinsquadron/

Wednesday March 26/14

1. The Rocket Club will meet every Thursday night up to and including Thursday May 15, 2014 unless otherwise stated. The Rocket Club meets from 1900-2100hrs at the Armoury. The club is open to all cadets in the Squadron. There is a $20.00 fee for cadets who wish to participate in the club. This covers the cost of your rocket, choice of 1 of 3 different styles, 1 rocket engine, all supplies and training necessary to safely build and launch your rocket, 1 supervised launch (date TBC) with an option to purchase additional engines, an invitation to the launch contest (there will be prizes), and rocket related classes and movie night. Since this is a club and not a competitive team there is no requirement to make it out every Thursday night. Club members are encouraged to attend as many nights as possible, but in fact only about 4 nights are required in order to receive instruction and build your rocket.

2. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and/or attempt to qualify for a marksmanship badge are encouraged to sign up for a Thursday night range practice. Cadets can sign up with Capt Frampton. Range will be held every Thursday night up to and including Thursday May 15, 2014 unless otherwise stated. range runs from 1900-2100hrs at the Armoury.

3. There will be a special drill team practice this Saturday March 29, 2014 at the Armoury. The practice will take place from 1000-1400hrs. Cadets should bring their lunch water bottle, and any nut free snacks they may require. Cadets will be permitted to go to Pizza Pizza ONLY, if they prefer to bring money for lunch. Drill boots and wedges are mandatory.

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

5. 638 Squadron is offering cadets the opportunity to learn archery. Archery is being run out the South Side Community Centre at Garrison Petawawa. There is no cost to participate in archery. We can accommodate up to 15 cadets in the morning and 15 cadets in the afternoon. cadets can sign up for multiple shifts if the vacancies exist. Archery will run on Sunday April 6, 2014 and Sunday April 13, 2014.

6. All permission slips and money for this Sunday's trip to Ottawa must have been handed in tonight. A reminder that you must be at the Armoury at 0730hrs on Sunday in uniform and have your parka and health card.

7. The Squadron will be touring 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron and 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Permission slips were distributed tonight and must be returned no later than the end of the night next Wednesday. All cadets are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided.

8. Next Wednesday, April 2, 2014 is a sports night for all cadets.

Weekly Announcements for Wednesday, March 19, 2014

1. The Rocket Club will meet every Thursday night up to and including Thursday, May 15, 2014 unless otherwise stated.  The Rocket Club meets from 1900-2100hrs at the Armoury.  The club is open to all cadets in the Squadron.  There is a $20.00 fee for cadets who wish to participate in the club.  This covers the cost of your rocket (choice of 1 or 3 different styles, 1 rocket engine, all supplies and training necessary to safely build and launch your rocket, 1 supervised launch (date TBC) with an option to purchase additional engines, an invitation to the launch contest (there will be prizes!), and rocket related classes and movie night.  Since this is a club and not a competitive team there is no requirement to make it out every Thursday night.  Club members are encouraged to attend as many nights as possible, but in fact only about 4 nights are required in order to receive instruction and build your rocket.

2. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and/or attempt to qualify for a marksmanship badge are encouraged to sign up for a Thursday night range practice.  Range will be held every Thursday night up to and including Thursday, May 15, 2014 unless otherwise stated.  Range runs from 1900 to 2100hrs at the Armoury.

3. 638 Squadron is offering cadets the opportunity to learn archery.  Archery is being run out of the South Side Community Centre at Garrison Petawawa.  There is no cost to participate in archery.  We can accommodate up to 15 cadets in the morning and 15 cadets in the afternoon.  Cadets can sign up for multiple shifts if the vacancies exist.  Archery will run on Sunday, March 23, 2014, Sunday, April 6, 2014, and Sunday, April 13, 2014.  Cadets signed up for Sunday, March 23, 2014 (0900-1200hrs) are:

-Partello
-Johnstone
-Hodder
-McCafferty
-Vaillancourt

There are still 10 spots available for this Sunday.  If you want to sign up please contact Capt Frampton at heather.frampton@cadets.gc.ca.

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

5. Next Wednesday, March 26, 2014 we will be holding our monthly Commanding Officer’s Parade starting at 2030hrs.  The Commanding Officer of 2 Combat Engineer Regiment will be the Reviewing Officer for the parade.  Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend our monthly CO’s Parades.

6. All cadets are encouraged to participate in the upcoming trip to Ottawa on Sunday, March 30, 2014.  We will be visiting the Canadian War Museum in the morning, touring the residence of the Governor General (Rideau Hall) in the afternoon, and taking in the Ottawa Senators game that evening.  This is the first year that the Ottawa Senators will be sponsoring a “Cadet Night” at one of their games.  Cadets will be marking the flags on to centre ice for the National anthems and there will be various displays promoting the Canadian Cadet Movement.  Cadets will be in uniform (i.e. parka, tunic, dress shirt, tie, etc…) for the entire day’s activities.  Transportation to and from Ottawa, admission to the Canadian War Museum, lunch, and supper will be supplied.  Cadets will be required to pay $35.00 for their ticket to the game.  This must be remitted with the permission slip.  Arrangements can be made with parent/guardian(s) of cadets who may not be able to afford the price of the ticket at this time.  These parent/guardian(s) are encouraged to speak to Capt Duchene.  Permission slips and money must be returned no later than Wednesday, March 26, 2014.

7. The Squadron has been invited to tour 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron and 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron on Saturday, April 5, 2014.  All cadets are encouraged to attend these two tours.  The permission slip for this activity will be handed out this coming Wednesday.

8. All lottery cadets must be returned immediately.

TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS.  TONIGHT IS THE LAST NIGHT TO BRING THEM IN!!!

This Wednesday the 19th is the very LAST day to get your lottery ticket books back to the Squadron.  Find them and put them in your boots so that you remember to bring them.  PLEASE!!!

Just a quick reminder that Cadets is cancelled tonight due to March Break.

CANCELLED!!!  The tour of 427 Squadron this weekend, has been postponed until sometime in April.

The fabulous White Belt winners for Wednesday February 26/14 were...Cpl Johnathan Frampton, Cpl Zack Hodder and Cpl Mckenna Boland. Congratulations to all of you.

Remember, anyone from flight 2IC down can win this. Polish those boots and get out your irons.

Wednesday March 6/14

1. Thursday night Level 1 Marksmanship.

2. Thursday night the Rocket Club will meet form 18:30 - 21:00. This club is open to everyone.

3. Saturday March 8th/14 there is a tour of 427 Squadron in Petawawa. An information sheet was sent home with the cadets.

4. Drill Team practice has been cancelled due to the March Break. It will resume on March 17th.

5. Cadets will be cancelled next week due to March Break. Cadets will resume Wednesday March 19th.

6. Lottery tickets need to be returned by the NEXT regular cadet Wednesday. They are already late. I will be calling cadets who have not yet returned them for a final reminder.

Summer Camp List as of 1-Mar-14