Wednesday, September 23, 2015

1. Ground school classes for cadets interested in applying for the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course, the Power Pilot Scholarship Course, or who just want to learn about flight will be every Wednesday evening from 1800-1830hrs in the Ante Room (Conference Room) at the Armoury. Ground school is open to all cadets of all levels and is the first step in learning to fly. For information please speak to WO2 Rochat.

2. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and try out for the Squadron’s Marksmanship Team are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings. Range will be held every Thursday night from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated.

3. The Squadron’s two drill teams (Drill with Arms and Drill without Arms) will start practicing on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 1930-2130hrs. Practices will be every Monday from 1930-2130hrs unless otherwise stated. These two teams are open to all cadets.

4. Level 5 cadets are to submit their Level 5 Workshop paperwork to their Level Officer (WO Sadler) as soon as possible. The workshop weekend is taking place in Trenton on 27-29 Nov 15.

5. Cadets that are interested in the Squadron’s model rocket club were to see Aviator (Avr) Solimine after dismissal.

6. The Squadron’s Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX) is taking place on 2-4 Oct 15. Deadline for submission of permission slips is 30 Sep 15.

7. The Squadron’s first CO’s Parade of the 2015/2016 training year will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 2030hrs. Parent/guardian(s) are more than welcome to attend.

8. Good luck to the Squadron’s orienteering teams who are off to Sudbury this weekend for the area competition. Reminder that cadets are to be at the Irving Big Stop at the time required not the Armoury as stated on the information sheet.

9. We now have the red cadet t-shirts in all sizes. They are $15 each at the office. They can be purchased at the office through Miss Vicki.

10. Birthdays:
-Cpl Fitzsimmons (24 Sep)
-2Lt Brian Snelgrove (29 Sep)

***Important***

Annually we must verify the information we have for your son/daughter/ward. Included in this package is the “Annual Validation Form.” Please read the instructions, make any corrections required, attach copies of any applicable official documents, sign, and then return to the Squadron office. We are also including validation forms for cadets who just joined the Squadron to ensure the accuracy of the information entered into our system. As well, it is very important that we have active email addresses for all parent/guardian(s) and cadets. When we distribute information for summer training (i.e. travel orders, etc…) this information is only distributed via email. Also included in this package is the revised “Squadron Handbook.” This booklet was formerly entitled the “Parents’ Handbook.” The handbook is a reference for parent/guardian(s) and cadets. All information in the handbook is important, but items of specific importance have been labelled with an exclamation mark. We ask that you read over the handbook and then sign and return the acknowledgement form (last page of the handbook) to the Squadron office. The deadline for the return of the annual validation form and squadron handbook acknowledgement form is Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Cadets who have not returned these two forms by the deadline will not be permitted to participate in any cadet training until these forms are received by the squadron office.

Annual validation packages were handed out this past Wednesday. If you did not recieve yours please make sure to pick one up from 2Lt Snelgrove in the office next week.

Congratulations to this weeks white belt winners Victoria White, Shae-Leigh Wagner and Meshwa Patel.

The white belts are given out weekly to one cadet from each flight who has either the best uniform or who has shown improvement in their uniform. The winning cadets receive a complimentary drink from the canteen.

Keep up the good work!!

Fall FTX - 2-4 Oct 15

Click below for the permission slip:
Fall FTX Permission Slip

75TH BATTLE OF BRITAIN PARADE

The following cadets signed up and have been selected to attend the Battle of Britain Parade this Sunday:

-WO2 Shanon Rochat...
-FSgt Sara Hill
-FSgt Vanessa Robert
-FSgt Anthony Tarso
-Sgt Zack Hodder
-Sgt Georgia Keetch
-Sgt Kurtis Kennedy
-FCpl Oryon Hill
-FCpl Madison Young
-Cpl Joseph Fisher
-LAC Hayden Rochat
-LAC Felix Smith

-FCpl Justin Keeping is currently a backup in case anyone cannot make it

Click on the link below for more information:
Battle of Britain Information

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

1. Thank you to all the cadets, sponsoring committee members, and staff who volunteered to work at the recruiting table at the Garrison Petawawa Fall Family Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Your assistance is very much appreciated.
2. Ground school classes for cadets interested in applying for the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course, the Power Pilot Scholarship Course, or who just want to learn about flight will be every Wednesday evening f...rom 1800-1830hrs in the Ante Room (Conference Room) at the Armoury. Ground school is open to all cadets of all levels and is the first step in learning to fly. For information please speak to WO2 Rochat.
3. Our last orienteering practice before the competition will take place this Sunday at Jubilee Lodge from 1330-1530hrs. Please make sure to dress appropriately and bring a water bottle. All cadets are welcome.
4. 638 Squadron’s marksmanship program will be starting on Thursday, September 17, 2015. All cadets that are interested in trying out for the marksmanship team or who just wish to learn how to shoot are invited to come out. Timings are 1800-2100hrs.
5. The Squadron’s two drill teams (Drill with Arms and Drill without Arms) will start practicing on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 1930-2130hrs.
6. FCpl Brown-McKie and FSgt James McCafferty will be representing 638 Squadron at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72 Church Parade at Wesley United on Sunday, September 20, 2015. We appreciate the invitation to assist Branch 72 during this important Legion Week event and for their continued support to 638 Squadron.
7. 638 Squadron has been invited to send a small contingent of cadets to the National 75th Battle of Britain Parade on Sunday, September 20, 2015 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Transportation will be provided. See separate post for more information.
8. Level 5 cadets are to submit their Level 5 Workshop paperwork to their Level Officer (WO Sadler) as soon as possible. The workshop weekend is taking place in Trenton on 27-29 Nov 15.
9. The Squadron’s Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX) is taking place on 2-4 Oct 15. See separate post for more information.
10. The Squadron’s first CO’s Parade of the 2015/2016 training year will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 2030hrs. Parent/guardian(s) are more than welcome to attend.

Did you know that many of the activities that you participate in in cadets can count towards the various levels in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program? If you are 14 years of age or older you will be able to participate in the Squadron's Duke of Ed program this year. An information session will be held in the next few weeks. In the meantime you can read up on the Duke of Ed program at www.dukeofed.org.

Special thanks to 2Lt Brian Snelgrove for helping to raise money for the Squadron by raffling off the rights to shave his summer beard. The lucky winner was Mr. Don Peever and $54.00 was raised for the Squadron.

 

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

1. The Squadron will be having a recruiting table at the Garrison Petawawa Fall Family Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2015. For more information please see the separate posting on the Blog and Facebook pages.
2. There will be a meeting for all cadets interested in participating in Ground School this year. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1800hrs in the Ante Room (AKA conference room). Ground school is open to all cadets of all levels and is the first step in learning to fly. For information please speak to WO2 Rochat.
3. Orienteering practice will take place this Sunday at Jubilee Lodge starting at 1330hrs. Please make sure to dress appropriately and bring a water bottle. All cadets are welcome.
4. 638 Squadron’s marksmanship program will be starting on Thursday, September 17, 2015. More information to follow next Wednesday.
5. There will be a sign up next Wednesday for cadets that are interested in being part of the Squadron’s two drill teams (Drill with Arms and Drill without Arms).
6. The Squadron has been asked by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72 to send one senior cadet (FSgt and above) to their Legion Week Church Service at Wesley United on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Senior cadets who are interested in volunteering are asked to contact Capt Duchene.
7. 638 Squadron has been invited to send a small contingent of cadets to the National 75^th Battle of Britain Parade on Sunday, September 20, 2015 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Transportation will be provided. Cadets who are interested and who have a complete uniform are asked to sign up on Wednesday evening at the office. Cadets who have been selected will be advised by the end of Wednesday evening and will be provided with more details.

Garrison Petawawa Fall Family Festival
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Dundonald Hall Field House
(57 Festubert Blvd, Building P-118)

Recruiting Table Schedule:

0900-1100hrs
Mrs. Rochat
WO2 Amber Luloff
Sgt Kurtis Kennedy

1100-1300hrs
Mrs. Hodder
WO2 Amber Luloff
Cpl Maya Lavoie

1300-1530hrs
Capt Gerrard
Mr. Garneau
Sgt Georgia Keetch
Sgt Leslie Wilkinson

Notes:
-please arrive a few minutes prior to your shift
-dress is summer dress (i.e. dress shirt, slip ons, name tag, wedge, etc…)
-bring a water bottle
-please make sure you sign in on the attendance sheet

If other cadets are interested in volunteering please show up in uniform and report to 638 Squadron’s table. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help out! It is very much appreciated.