Tagging

Tagging Schedule 

May 2-4, 2014

Cadets that are scheduled to tag at Walmart will be dropped off at Walmart 10 minutes prior to the start of their tagging shift and picked up at Walmart at the end of their shift.

Cadets that are scheduled to tag at Moncions will be dropped off and pick up at Moncions (East end of Pembroke not at the West end Mall), please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of your shift.

Cadets tagging in Petawawa will be dropped off at their respective locations 10 minutes prior to the start of your shift.

All cadets are to eat a meal prior to tagging as there will be no time provided for meal breaks. Cadets may bring peanut free snacks and are encouraged to bring a filled water bottle with them for the duration of their tagging shift.

Dress for tagging is C-2 – i.e Tunic, Tie, Dress Shirt etc. – along with the outer layer of the parka if you have one. Cadets are reminded that you are representing 638 Squadron and uniforms should be at their best.

Any questions or concerns can be addressed to OCdt Wendy McGinley.

 Phone: 819-683-5575 (home) or 613-635-6087 (cell)

 

 

Wednesday April 23/14

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 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. Since no cadets signed up to shoot there will be no air rifle range on Thursday, April 24, 2014.

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

4. Cadets are to see the Supply Officer (OCdt Alex McGinley) to sign for their name tags.

5. Some offers of participation for summer training have been received at the Squadron. As we receive them we will make cadets aware of what courses they have been selected for.

6. Geocaching Saturday, April 26th, 0900 – 1200 hrs (9:00 am – 12:00 pm). Sign up at the table by the office or email Capt. Frampton at gandh.frampton@live.com
Drop off and pick up is at the armoury. Wear pt clothing and running shoes and bring a water bottle.

7. There will be a special drill team practice this Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Armoury. The practice will take place from 1000hrs to 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.
8. We will be tagging on Friday, May 2, 2014, Saturday, May 3, 2014, and Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Pembroke and Petawawa. All cadets are required to participate in at least 1 three hour shift over the course of the weekend, however all cadets are encourage to sign up for more than one shift if possible. Every attempt will be made to accommodate selected shifts, but it may be necessary to reschedule some cadets in order to ensure that all locations are covered.

9. Reminder that next week we will be hosting our monthly CO’s Parade during third period.

10. All upcoming events have been posted on the calendar on the Squadron’s blog (638squadron.blogspot.com).

Wednesday April 16/14

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 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. There will be no marksmanship this Thursday. Marksmanship will resume next Thursday.

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

4. Cadets are to see the Supply Officer (OCdt Alex McGinley) to sign for their name tags.

5. Some offers of participation for summer training have been received at the Squadron. As we receive them we will make cadets aware of what courses they have been selected for.

6. Geocaching Saturday, April 26th, 0900 – 1200 hrs (9:00 am – 12:00 pm). Sign up at the table by the office or email Capt. Frampton at gandh.frampton@live.com Drop off and pick up is at the armoury. Wear pt clothing and running shoes and bring a water bottle.

7. There will be a special drill team practice this Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Armoury. The practice will take place from 1000hrs to 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.

8. We will be tagging on Friday, May 2, 2014, Saturday, May 3, 2014, and Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Pembroke and Petawawa. All cadets are required to participate in at least 1 three hour shift over the course of the weekend, however all cadets are encourage to sign up for more than one shift if possible. Every attempt will be made to accommodate selected shifts, but it may be necessary to reschedule some cadets in order to ensure that all locations are covered.

9. Dave Harris made the announcement that Final Challenge 2014 will be held on 30 May – 1 June 2014 at Camp Legewade in Renfrew. All cadets are encouraged to sign up the for weekend.

10. Our canteen officer, Mr. Luc Garneau, sponsored a draw for a chocolate Easter bunny. The draw was made and FCpl Vanesa Robert was the winner.

11. The staff and sponsoring committee would like to wish everyone a very hoppy Easter!

Special thank you to Capt Frampton and Mr. Osmond for taking the time out of their weekends to supervise archery!  Excellent teaching Mr. Osmond!

Best wishes to Cpl Callie Wagner who is moving on to the Regional Marksmanship Competition this weekend in Trenton.  The regional competition is taking place on Saturday at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton.  The teams and individuals who are selected to move on to the National Marksmanship Competition will remain in Trenton and participate in the National mail-in shoot on Sunday.

The last day for archery is the morning of Sunday April 13/14.  It will take place at the South Side Community Centre in Petawawa.  The following cadets have already signed up for this event


Morning 0900 - 1200hrs

Zack Hodder
Autumn Dombroskie
Renée Fleurant
McKenna Boland
Georgia Keetch
Ian Mackie
Johnathon Frampton
Eric Fleurant

Spaces are still available.   If you would like to attend please email Capt frampton. (gandh.frampton@live.com)

Congratulations to last nights White Belt winners. LAC Smale, Cpl Wagner and Cpl Frampton. It's nice to see some new names. Keep up the great work!

On Saturday April 12/14, the following Flight Sergeants are required to attend the Pembroke Armouries for their merit reviews at the specified timings. Please show up a half hour before in case they are running ahead of schedule.

F/Sgt Bennett - 0900hrs
F/Sgt Telford - 1000hrs
F/Sgt Solomine - 1100hrs
F/Sgt Boland - 1200hrs
F/Sgt Frampton - 1300hrs
F/Sgt Giglio - 1400hrs
F/Sgt Murchinson - 1500hrs

Wednesday April 9/14

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 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. Cadets can sign up with Capt Frampton. Range will be held every Thursday night up to and including Thursday, May 15, 2013 A Merit Review Board is scheduled for this Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Pembroke Armoury for all Flight Sergeants seeking promotion to Warrant Officer Second Class. Lt Bing is the chairperson.

3. A Merit Review Board is scheduled for this Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Pembroke Armoury for all Flight Sergeants seeking promotion to Warrant Officer Second Class. Lt Bing is the chairperson.

4. There will be a special drill team practice this Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Armoury. The practice will take place from 1000hrs to 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.

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

6. 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. Archery will run on Sunday, April 13, 2014

7. Cadets are to see the Supply Officer (OCdt Alex McGinley) to sign for their name tags.

8. Some offers of participation for summer training have been received at the Squadron. As we receive them we will make cadets aware of what courses they have been selected for. Congratulations to FSgt Brennan Frampton who has been selected for the Power Pilot Scholarship Course and Sgt Shanon Rochat and Sgt Eric Fleurant who have been selected for the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course.

The following cadets have signed up for archery on Sunday April 6/14.

Morning 0900-1200hrs

Zack Hodder
Morgan Cummings
Owen Cummings
Autumn Dombroskie
Caeden McGregor
Justin keeping

Spots are still available for the morning.  If you would like to attend please email Capt frampton. (gandh.frampton@live.com)

Afternoon 1300-1600hrs

Logan Boland
Kamrie Lavoie
Johnathon Frampton
Amber Luloff
Callie Wagner
Julie Antler
Sam Solimine
Sarah Solomine
Leslie Wilkinson
Shanon Rochat
Nathan Frampton
Henry Thomas
Vanessa Robert
Jade Johnstone

No afternoon spaces available.

Wednesday April 2/14

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

4. 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.

5. The Squadron will be touring 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron and 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron on Saturday, April 5, 2014. All cadets are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided.  If you did not fill out a permission slip, but still wish to attend, please email or call Capt Duchene. duchene.dg@sympatico.c or 613-281-6536.

The following cadets have either submitted a permission slip or expressed interest in attending the 427 Squadron and 450 Squadron tours on Saturday, April 5, 2014.  If your name is not on the list and you wish to attend you must email or call Capt Duchene no later than 0900hrs on Friday, April 4, 2014.  duchene.dg@sympatico.ca or 613-281-6536

Antler, Julie

Boland, McKenna

Boland, Logan

Cummings, Morgan

Cummings, Owen

Fleming, Tristan

Fleurant, Erik

Frampton, Johnathan

Hill, Samantha

Hill, Sara

Hodder, Zackary

Keeping, Justin

McGregor, Caeden

Osmond, Bryn

Osmond, Colton

Osmond, Liam

Patel, Megha

Patel, Meshwa

Reid, Zachary

Rochat, Shanon

Secker, Christopher

Secker, Nancy

Solimine, Samantha

Tarso, Anthony

Vandergragt, Alyssa

Vandergragt, Andrea

Vandergragt, Mark Anthony

Reminder that cadets are to be dropped off at 427 Squadron at 0930hrs and should be picked up at 450 Squadron at 1500hrs.  Cadets are to be in full dress uniform with ribbons not medals.  Lunch is provided.

638 Squadron would like to recognize the following cadets who have perfect attendance (i.e. 100%) so far in this training year:

FSgt Zachary Bennett

Sgt Amber Luloff

Cpl Olivia Croft

Cpl Leslie Wilkinson

LAC Samantha Hill

LAC Jade Johnstone

Cdt Chandler Lapointe

Congratulations and well done!