Here is some valuable Info for Calypso water park. We will be going rain or shine. You CAN bring your own lunch Anything alcoholic, glassware, BBQ's and portable radios are not permitted. Each attractions safety rules are displayed at the slide entrance and on the website. Know the ride requirements in advance. Calypso supports fun in the sun. Therefore it is strongly recommended that you apply sunscreen regularly. Do not forget to wear a hat and t-shirt when you take a break from the attractions. To prevent heat stroke, drink a lot of water. (not from the pool) If raining do not bring an umbrella. No balls or frisbees either. Lockers are available to store your extra stuff. You must wear appropriate swimwear. Swimsuits with buttons, zippers, snaps or rivets are not permitted. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts are also not permitted on the slides. Aqua socks are only permitted in the wave pool, pirate's aqua play and Zoo lagoon. Smoking is permitted only at the Hawaiian beach bar and VIP bar. Spending money can be loaded onto a system in which your fingerprint is used as a way to retain your balance. You can get any money back at the end of the day. http://www.calypsopark.com/parc-aquatique/en/ Calypso :: Ottawa Waterpark :: Canada Waterpark Please note that you will need to make a slight detour on the main access road when you arrive at the waterpark since we are currently doing construction work at the main entrance. Follow... CALYPSOPARK.COM

After a little bit of rain Saturday morning the rocket club has successfully completed their first launch. Using MARKS ( the latest in rocket pacing measurement technology ) we counted out how many paces rockets were from a target and used that to gauge who won prizes. First place with only 11 marks is Justin Keeping, with a tie for second is James McCafferty and Sara Hill with 13 marks, third place goes to Chandler Lapointe with 14 marks and with the farthest away from the target is Jade Johnstone with 263 Marks. A big thanks to Cpl. Mooij, OCdt Snelgrove and to all who participated, a big shout out to Abmer Luloff for the use of the Luloff family farm.

Special thanks to The Pembroke Observer and Sarah Hyatt for the excellent coverage of our Annual Ceremonial Review.

Tomorrow is also the deadline for permission slips and money for the two year end trips. Please feel free to stop by the squadron to complete this.

Tomorrow is also the deadline for permission slips and money for the two year end trips. Please feel free to stop by the squadron to complete this.

REMINDER Tomorrow night there will be a session for cadets and their parents, for cadets who have been accepted to a summer camp. It will start at 1900 hrs and go to approximately 2000 hrs.

June 14th will be the First Rocket Club launch, being held at the Luloff farm. (251 Kelly Lake Road, directions were handed out at tonight’s meeting) Transportation will not be provided and cadets must make their own arrangements there and back. Cadets are asked to arrive no earlier than 10:30 and no later than 11:15. The road is one way road so all vehicles will have to leave at once. We ask all parents to start arriving at 16:30 for pick up. Prizes will be handed out to cadets who can complete certain challenges such as hitting landing targets and furthest highest achieved. All cadets have one rocket engine included in there kits and it is recommended that more are purchased. Each rocket engine is $5 and I am sure after you launch one you will want to do another, especially if you are out there all day. The weather forecast for the weekend looks good but the Facebook group and the blog will be updated just in case of a change of weather. The 15th will be used as a backup day. All cadets are to bring water bottles, bug spray and sun screen. Cadets are encouraged to bring snacks as meals are not provided but light snacks may be.

REMINDER Tonight's dinner is being held at the Pembroke Legion and not at the Armouries. Be there for 6:30.

On Saturday June 14th 2014, the Pembroke and Area Airport will be holding an event by the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA). The COPA for Kids Aviation Program is a - FREE OF CHARGE - program that puts COPA member pilots, one on one with kids ages 8 - 17 to show them what aviation is all about and to give them an experience of what it is like to be in the cockpit of an aircraft in flight. This would be great for any cadet, their siblings and/or friends. You must register for this program. Last year they filled their openings quite quickly. You can register and find out about the program at http://www.flycyta.ca

Rocket Club will be Having it's launch day Saturday June 14/14 with a rain date of Sunday June 15/14. Prizes will be awarded for those who get the closest to the launch target. Going counter clockwise from the left is 1st-3rd prize. First prize is a launch kit w/rocket and engines. 2nd and 3rd are rockets and engines only. The winners has the option to take cash instead of the rockets. 1st is $20, 2nd is $15, and third is $10. the prizes will be based on a scoring system judging height of launch and accuracy in landing. Cadets are encouraged to bring extra cash to buy additional engines to improve their chances of winning.

There will be a couple of Raffles being held at both the Annual Inspection and the Annual Dinner. One of theses items is a beautiful quilt and the other is a rocket package donated by our rocket club. The Rocket club package is valued at $120. Tickets are $2 each or 3/$5 or 10/$10 (for the rocket package)

There will be a Silent Auction held at the Annual Inspection and carrying forward to the Annual cadet Dinner. There are over 60 items that have been donated to the squadron to help with this fundraiser. You may bid on items at either event. Pick-up and payment for your item will happen at the dinner on June 11th 2014. Here are some highlights of items up for bids. Candles, Pet value gift card ($25), Electrolux vaccum ($100), Brittany Gillman Gift Cert. (photographer $100), Normandeau's Gift Certificate (auto detailing $50), Toys, Alarms, Pictures, Clothing, Taekwon do lessons, Archery lessons, Fishing tackle ($75), Gold make-up bag ($75), Stella dot scarf ($65), Tools, Hanging baskets, Dinner for two, Jeff's Ink certificate ($100), Petawawa golf club green fees for 2, Butt rub (meat seasoning), World's greatest pillow ($79), Esthetics, Tanning, and more... Something for everyone, so come out and bid to help the Squadron.

Reminder. Tomorrow is the Annual Inspection for all cadets. Cadets must be at 450 Squadron on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 0800hrs. Cadets are to come in civilian clothing and must bring their complete uniform (i.e. boots, pants, belt, dress shirt, tie, tunic, wedge, etc…) in order to change into prior to the parade. Lunch will be provided for all cadets prior to the parade. Guests may arrive at 1230 hrs as the event takes place at 1300 hrs. Directions to 450 Squadron (Building CC-128) Garrison Petawawa, Ontario Take Petawawa Boulevard to the main entrance to Garrison Petawawa. Once you drive on to the Garrison, Petawawa Boulevard turns into Menin Road. Continue on Menin Road and turn right on Passchendale Road. Continue on Passchendale Road for approximately 3.5 kilometres and turn left on Brindle Road. Take the first right after you have turned on Brindle Road. This will lead you to Building CC-128. The main entrance is on the left side of the building as you arrive. You can’t miss the flags. You can park anywhere on the main parking lot.

Below is the letter that went home last week regarding the Cadet Annual Dinner to be held ant the Pembroke Legion on Wednesday June 11th. It is imperative that we get the information regarding the number of people coming and the dinner paid for this WEDNESDAY. There is a special price for children 8 and under of $12.

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

Dear Cadets and Parent/Guardian(s),

On Saturday, June 7, 2014, 638 Algonquin Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will observe its 58th
Annual Ceremonial Review. This is a mandatory parade for all cadets.

The parade will take place at 1:00pm at 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (Building CC-128) at Garrison
Petawawa. All guests are asked to arrive and be seated by 12:30pm. The parade itself will last for
about an hour and a half. The Reviewing Officer for the parade will be Lieutenant-Colonel Travis
Morehen, CD Commanding Officer of 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron.

The Annual Ceremonial Review is a chance for the cadets to illustrate all of which it has learned
throughout the training year and it also provides a chance to honor cadets for achievements and
accomplishments.

Dress for military spectators is DEU 1A with medals and dress for civilian spectators is business attire.

Cadets must be at 450 Squadron on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 0800hrs. Cadets are to come in
civilian clothing and must bring their complete uniform (i.e. boots, pants, belt, dress shirt,
tie, tunic, wedge, etc…) in order to change into prior to the parade. Lunch will be provided
for all cadets prior to the parade.

Directions to 450 Squadron (Building CC-128) Garrison Petawawa, Ontario 
Take Petawawa Boulevard to the main entrance to Garrison Petawawa. Once you drive on to the Garrison, 
Petawawa Boulevard turns into Menin Road. Continue on Menin Road and turn right on 
Passchendale Road. Continue on Passchendale Road for approximately 3.5 kilometres and turn left on Brindle Road. Take the first right after you have turned on Brindle Road. This will lead you to Building CC-128. The main entrance is on the left side of the building as you arrive. You can’t miss the flags. You can park anywhere on the main parking lot.

Wednesday May 28/14

1. The Rocket Club is planning on launching their rockets on Saturday, June 14, 2014 with a weather date of Sunday, June 15, 2014. This will be a supervised launch with an option to purchase additional engines. There will also be contests with prizes. Lunch will be provided. More information to follow. Questions to either OCdt Snelgrove and/or Cpl Mooij.

2. An information sheet was distributed regarding the Annual Ceremonial Review. Please see separate post with the attachment.

3. An information sheet was distributed regarding the Annual Cadet/Parent Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Please see separate post with the attachment.

4. 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.

5. Congratulations to the Squadron’s Drill Team which placed 6th out of 32 teams. Way to go!!!

6. Congratulation to everyone who got promoted during our last CO’s Parade of the 2013/2014 training year!

7. Congratulations to WO1 Bryn Osmond who has been selected to attend the Royal Military College next year!

8. Upcoming events:
30 May-1 Jun 14 Final Challenge 2014
4 Jun 14 Regular Training Night
7 Jun 14 Annual Ceremonial Review
11 Jun 14 Annual Cadet/Parent Dinner and Awards Ceremony
14 Jun 14 Rocket Launching (15 Jun 14 is the weather date)
18 Jun 14 Summer Training Briefing for Cadets and Parents (no uniforms)
25 Jun 14 No cadets, but staff will be at the Armoury from 7-9pm
27 Jun 14 White Water Rafting
28 Jun 14 Calypso Water Park
3 Sep 14 First Night Back with Welcome Back BBQ (no uniforms)